Saturday, March 3, 2012

LIFE SHOTS....

Me and my friend @teamjoi (swimmer, model, trainer, dancer...damn what don't you do) at the infamous Black Hole in Los Angeles. Note the awesome but unplanned camouflage! The night went from a Sunday bbq to Joi having the worst cheesecake of her life, to dancing to a live band in a beautiful L.A. dive bar. LIFE SHOTS!

Fearless Vampire Killer

New Lauryn Hill. Okay...you can't hear much but the chorus...but she's creating. That is the important part.

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

John Mayer x Borned & Raised

I believe you are going to see a change musically and publicly in John Mayer after the media beat down from a few years back and his recent throat problems. I can't wait to hear the new music...dropping 5/22/2012.


Freida Pinto x Esquire

451ing...

Currently burning through the pages of Roberto Bolano: The Last Interview. I've never had a favorite writer...growing up wanting to be a writer, I felt that would be a bad choice, because when someone is your favorite sometimes you emulate them. Anyway, Bolano has quickly become someone I can read over and over again. The interviews compiled in this book reveal a man that saw the world twice over and lived like a true artist. From being jailed for his revolutionary days to his thought process on prose, this is a great book for anyone who has spent time reading Bolano's epic opuses.

Robert Glasper x Always Shine

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

RiRi

By far my favorite rock star right now.

1998 ... the music...

Me and some friends were just talking about how great of a year for music 1998 was....!!!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Picasso

Yasiin Bey x Ni**as in Poorest

Great visuals. Great lyrics. Great artist.

who you are...

treat people well. if you don't, it shows more about you than them.

untitled

why would god put the person of my dreams behind a fence of beating hearts?

Eva ...

The red wall makes this photograph, don't you think?

JM

Love her.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

LOL

Lil Kim

Hip-Hop is THE culture changer in this world. Not 'a'....THE...

Jon B.

Don't call it a comeback.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Marley x The Doc

A must see.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

3000 talks style...

Undefeated

This doc takes place in Memphis and looks powerful.

Bonaroo 2012

Best lineup I have ever seen for my home state's yearly festival...and I will be going. #cantwait

Friday, February 10, 2012

je t'aime

je t'aime

she hides full moons behind those eyelids.
her kisses come from above.
every word she says touches me like a hymn.
so i'm not sure if god is a woman or a him.

so when i kneel to kiss her i say.
je t'aime
oh baby
je t'aime

we talk about seeing this whole world.
but she said she can never be my girl.
i make her breakfast to see her smile.
cause we know when i leave it could be a while.

so when i see her i say.
je t'aime
oh baby
je t'aime

Dope.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

M.I.A.

The finger is still a big deal? Mainstream America, you really have no idea what your kids are doing, do you?

Stylin

Science Fair @ White House

L.L. x Terry Richardson

Will she ever be famous...or just infamous? Check the rest of the shoot here.

the district...

love this piece of art.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Marvin...

Can you REALLY imagine seeing Marvin Gaye live....I mean, really!

The Dance Contest...

Growing up, even in a divorced household, we did have a few 'Cosby' moments. And one of those memories from my childhood was the dance contest. Who did battle? Me and my older sister Darion. These were held in our living room, a coin being flipped to determine who would move their money maker first. After the competition was complete, my parents would send us to our rooms (corners) and deliberate for about ten minutes before calling us back into the living room for the decision. 
Now, let me break down this young brother, older sister situation. Growing up, Darion, 5 years my elder, could do anything! She played on a softball team that won the championship every year, she dressed like Scott Schuman was her personal photographer, she could draw from memory....oh yeah...and she could dance!
It got so bad that at one point I asked my sister to borrow HER softball trophies, so I could have SOMETHING displayed in my own room that was shiny.
But the dance contests...those were the one on one battles that could not be determined by teammates or put off by bad coaching. It was all on you.
And this is usually how a dance contest would go....
Darion would win the coin toss (always) and elect to go last (of course). I would push play on the stereo and dance my ass off, hitting the newest moves from the neighborhood, pointing at my mom as if she was a fan in the audience, spinning like Michael Jackson, pumping like Bobby Brown. And when the music would end I would take a bow. My parents would smile and clap. I would glare at Darion. She would grin at me. Then it was her turn. And this hefer would do everything I did and more. Neighborhood? She was doing dances that Janet Jackson had stolen from her! Bobby Brown? Every contest was her prerogative! In my head, all I could think was..."is this hoe really freestyling these moves!?!?!"
I could not beat her! Not once did my parents give me a sympathy victory. We would come from our rooms every time and they would announce her the winner. And I would shake my head....defeated.
And then I got fed the f*ck up.
I was gonna win the next dance contest. 
I picked out the perfect song (probably a New Edition tune). I practiced any time Darion wasn't in the house (didn't want her to know I was so serious). If someone asked me to come outside and play, I lied and said I had school work.
Friend: Lil Dave, let's go play some football.
Me: Ummm, I have homework.
Friend: Dave, it's Saturday!
Me: Ummm, I have to fill out some college applications.
Friend: Ni**a we in the 4th grade!
And the day came. 
The coin was flipped.
I won the coin toss and elected to go last.
Darion grinned. Pushed played. Did her thing...of course.
But I was ready for her mastery of the art form this time.
First off, I'm pretty sure I had on an outfit.
I started in a stance, like New Edition, you know, frozen before the music actually starts. And when I hit every move?!?! There was no smiling or pointing. It was pure, outright concentration. I had props, I jumped off furniture into splits, I took off my shirt....trust if I could have found a smoke machine, it would have been utilized!
I ended my routine in a pose. Out of my trance I looked up at my dad who was laughing so hard tears were running down his face. My mother was biting her tongue to not look like him and Darion was just shaking her head. 
We go to our rooms.
We come back.
My dad is still rolling.
They announce me the winner. 
I died inside but I just gave Darion the head nod.
But for me, it was a win. A great day. 
I never won another dance contest, but looking back at that one triumph, it's still a great family memory I'll carry with me through any of life's defeats.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Miguel x Adorn

Dig this tune.

M.I.A. x Bad Girls

Although this video is visually epic...and M.I.A. is back body-rolling post baby, I like the song better than than the video. Enjoy.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Internet x Documentary

Talented young people. Love the music too.


The Sartorialist: Lunch for 25

Scott is expanding his awesomeness. Very inspiring. Maybe a lunch for the women next?


The Sartorialist: Lunch for 25 from The Sartorialist on Vimeo.

Gary Clarke Jr. x Dont Owe You a Thing

Our modern day blues man...wanna see this cat play that axe live!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Big Boi x Crown Life x European Tour Documentary

D'Angelo is back...

...and still has the pipes. Eleven years...some people have no idea how talented this musician is, they will soon find out.

A father son conversation

Father: Do you think you will ever get married?
Me: (LOL) Well it's not all up to me...
Father: True. (LOL)
Me: It's not a goal.
Father: I'd like to see you get married.
Me: You are getting old, man.
Father: I feel like I've ruined the institution of marriage in your eyes.
Me: I don't really think about marriage. 
Father: Oh, well it would be nice to see my son married. Not saying you can't be a great person if you never get married. 
Me: Guess we'll have to see how it plays out.

Sunday, January 29, 2012