January 24, 2012
Lianne La Havas - Forget (TIP's New Jack Thing Rework)
I wish I could explain why this song sounds so good, but I can't.
So just listen.
So just listen.
January 23, 2012
I Felt Like Posting A Picture Of Me
I had on this cool hooded cardigan with this blue jean button-up and it looked dope, so I asked young Kaydin to take a picture of it, and I put it on my blog.
January 18, 2012
STOP SOPA!
via FightTheFuture.org
DEAR CONGRESS,
Over coming days you'll be hearing from the many businesses, advocacy organizations, and ordinary Americans who oppose this legislation because of the myriad ways in which it will stifle free speech and innovation. We hope you'll take our concerns to heart and oppose this legislation by voting "no" on cloture.
PIPA would give the government new powers to block Americans' access websites that corporations don't like. The bill lets corporations and the US government censor entire websites and cut sites off from advertising, payments and donations.
This legislation will stifle free speech and innovation, and even threaten popular web services like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
The bill is scheduled for a test vote in the Senate on Jan. 24th: We need to act now to let our lawmakers know just how terrible it is. Will you fill out the form above to ask your lawmakers to oppose the legislation and support a filibuster?
PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.
DEAR CONGRESS,
I am writing to you as a voter in your district. I urge you to vote "no" on cloture for S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act, on Jan. 24th. The PROTECT IP Act is dangerous, ineffective, and short-sighted. It does not deserve floor consideration. I urge my representative to vote "no" on SOPA, the corresponding House bill.
Click here to sign this petition
The video below discusses the Senate version of the House's Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In the Senate the bill is called the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). SOPA has gotten more attention than PIPA because it was moving faster in the legislative process. But PIPA is just as dangerous, and now it is moving faster.
PIPA would give the government new powers to block Americans' access websites that corporations don't like. The bill lets corporations and the US government censor entire websites and cut sites off from advertising, payments and donations.
This legislation will stifle free speech and innovation, and even threaten popular web services like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
The bill is scheduled for a test vote in the Senate on Jan. 24th: We need to act now to let our lawmakers know just how terrible it is. Will you fill out the form above to ask your lawmakers to oppose the legislation and support a filibuster?
PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.
January 17, 2012
Helen Marie - He Say She Say
My homegirl Helen Marie released this ill, soulful joint produced by Loose Screws. The lyrics are convicting and the sounds that blanket around her vocals are hypnotizing. The synths are flat out dope. I didn't see this collabo from Helen & Screws coming, but the execution is pretty flawless. Definitely gotta cop the Prologue project by Farfetched!
Give He Say She Say a listen
January 16, 2012
Frito-Lay Black History Month Art Contest- Vote for Son & Moon
Frito-Lay is sponsoring a Black History Month Art Contest this year. I submitted my painting Son & Moon and if you have the time, and a facebook account, please vote for me! With every vote, Frito-Lay will donate $1 to the United Negro College Fund! You can vote one time every day from now until March 9,2012. Please spread the word and tell as many of your friends, relatives, co-workers, and classmates as possible. I greatly appreciate your time and support.  |
| Son & Moon |
Voting is very easy, just click here!
January 09, 2012
DESTINY'S CHILD- The Curious Case of Blue Ivy Carter
by Corey
Jay-Z and Beyonce are the proud parents of Blue Ivy Carter. As much as I want to celebrate the arrival of their new born child, I feel like the black community will tear me down for doing so. Maybe I'm tripping, but the last time I checked, Jay and Bey are celebrities, so wouldn't it be only fair to celebrate with celebrities? The past two days I 've been seeing people upset at the fact that these two black, wealthy, talented, young celebrities are getting a lot of attention. Aside from the fact that they just brought a new life into the world, the jealousy levels have gone through the roof.
1. What's In A Name?
Jay and Bey named their child Blue Ivy, leave it up to our own people to throw a tantrum over the fact that her name is Blue, like Beyonce is a "standard" first name (technically, Beyonce is Tina Knowles maiden name). Leave it up to black people to concern themselves with this, and in the same breath name their children Delexandre or Tyronika. I swear sometimes I feel like we will find anything to pick at in order to tear down other people.
2. Urban Elite
Face it, we've subconsciously watched Jay and Bey become a family without even really tripping over them. We've watched their entire relationship unfold over the past decade. From wondering if they were together during the "Me & My Girlfriend" era - To the "are they really married?" - To the 'Is she really pregnant?" fiasco... We don't really know anything about these two except from what they tell us, and who can be mad at that? Being under the media's microscope is already annoying in itself, but the fact that they manage to keep EVERYONE out of their business is even more a reason people are drawn to them. There is an art to giving nosey people just enough information to keep them coming back for more, and they have mastered it.
3. Ain't No Love In the Heart of the City
There are basically two types of people: Haters & Congratulaters. There are people that are genuinely happy for others and don't mind expressing that. On the other hand, there are people that are envious and jealous and will gladly say things such as, "I'm happy for Jay and Bey and all, but that baby ain't that special..." or "Cool, Blue Ivy is here, now can we get back to real topics like the war in Afghanistan..." How do people even think like that? To take it even further, some morons will devote a few hours of their life and try to link the birth to, you guessed it, the Illuminati. This baby isn't even a week old yet, and it seems as if the community is already putting out negative energy.
It kinda sucks that some people hate to see other people happy. At times, its almost as if we are our own worst enemy. We will gladly rip each other apart in hopes to make ourselves feel better, and that does not sit well with me. I'm using Jay-Z and Beyonce as an example of course, but in our daily lives, we should appreciate other people's blessings. It says a lot about the character of a person that has the ability to see people for who they are and not ridicule them.
Jay-Z is a father now. Beyonce is a mother. Let's just be happy for these people. In real life, they are new parents.
Jay-Z and Beyonce are the proud parents of Blue Ivy Carter. As much as I want to celebrate the arrival of their new born child, I feel like the black community will tear me down for doing so. Maybe I'm tripping, but the last time I checked, Jay and Bey are celebrities, so wouldn't it be only fair to celebrate with celebrities? The past two days I 've been seeing people upset at the fact that these two black, wealthy, talented, young celebrities are getting a lot of attention. Aside from the fact that they just brought a new life into the world, the jealousy levels have gone through the roof.
1. What's In A Name?Jay and Bey named their child Blue Ivy, leave it up to our own people to throw a tantrum over the fact that her name is Blue, like Beyonce is a "standard" first name (technically, Beyonce is Tina Knowles maiden name). Leave it up to black people to concern themselves with this, and in the same breath name their children Delexandre or Tyronika. I swear sometimes I feel like we will find anything to pick at in order to tear down other people.
2. Urban Elite
Face it, we've subconsciously watched Jay and Bey become a family without even really tripping over them. We've watched their entire relationship unfold over the past decade. From wondering if they were together during the "Me & My Girlfriend" era - To the "are they really married?" - To the 'Is she really pregnant?" fiasco... We don't really know anything about these two except from what they tell us, and who can be mad at that? Being under the media's microscope is already annoying in itself, but the fact that they manage to keep EVERYONE out of their business is even more a reason people are drawn to them. There is an art to giving nosey people just enough information to keep them coming back for more, and they have mastered it.
3. Ain't No Love In the Heart of the City
There are basically two types of people: Haters & Congratulaters. There are people that are genuinely happy for others and don't mind expressing that. On the other hand, there are people that are envious and jealous and will gladly say things such as, "I'm happy for Jay and Bey and all, but that baby ain't that special..." or "Cool, Blue Ivy is here, now can we get back to real topics like the war in Afghanistan..." How do people even think like that? To take it even further, some morons will devote a few hours of their life and try to link the birth to, you guessed it, the Illuminati. This baby isn't even a week old yet, and it seems as if the community is already putting out negative energy.
Jay-Z is a father now. Beyonce is a mother. Let's just be happy for these people. In real life, they are new parents.
January 06, 2012
Jimmy Kimmel – Twitter Commercial for Kanye West’s DONDA
The other night Kanye West went on a twitter rampage. Jimmy Kimmel found it in his heart to create an ad for Yeezy vision. Brilliant!
January 05, 2012
How To Live 100+ Years
Bernando LaPolla has changed my outlook on life and health. This modern day Methusela is 110 years old, and maybe the healthiest person I have ever heard about. His secrets to living a long healthy life are simple and I strive to have a life as rich as his. Check out the clip below.
Say it with me:
GARLIC | HONEY | CHOCOLATE | CINNAMIN | OLIVE OIL
No red meat, no fast food, read books, drink water, and most importantly, God.
Say it with me:
GARLIC | HONEY | CHOCOLATE | CINNAMIN | OLIVE OIL
No red meat, no fast food, read books, drink water, and most importantly, God.
January 02, 2012
Cherokee Nights-First Friday Arts Gala at 2720
We want to extend an invitation to YOU to join us this first month to dialogue, politick and ideate about how to build this event together!
The night will feature art, music, food, drawing, dancing, poetry, and assorted other mayhem.
FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE
THE HAPPENINGS:
When: Jan 6, 2012 | 6pm-12am
+Opening Reception of "Continuum" by Marcis Curtis in the ArtD Gallery (food provided by Labeebee's Mid-east Cafe)
+Special Performance by BEGGAR'S CARNIVAL!
+Live Music by Psychedelic Psychonauts AND Justin Torres' Loop Project
+Live DJ / Producer Sets by Michael Franco and PJ Fullerton
+Cooking demo from chef Rita Weaver
+Body Art by Art Monster
+Dance Performances by The Cosmic Collaborative
+Live Model Drawing Circle by Concrete Ocean
+Live Art / Floor Murals by Art Dimensions
Their Partners (so far!):
2720 Performing Arts Center
ArtDimensions
All Along Press
Amore Bridal Fashions
Art Monster
Beggar's Carnival
CAMP
Concrete Ocean
Labeebees Mid-east Cafe
Lane 4
Loyal Family
RFT
StL Hoop Club
Tef Poe- K.N.G.M.F.B.
Kareem Jackson, better known as Tef Poe, is known to drop hits about different subjects, but on this particular record, he delivers a message that is underlining. A native of St. Louis, Pine Lawn district, Tef Poe delivered this smash record titled "KNGMFB" as he dabbles on topics ranging from politics, slavery & the current mind state of Hip Hop. Get familiar, as Tef Poe is creating a household name for himself and his Footklan movement.
Directed by RichVisionMedia
www.footklan.net
www.twitter.com/Tef Poe
www.facebook.com/TefPoe
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Directed by RichVisionMedia
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www.facebook.com/TefPoe
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LISTEN:: Kenny DeShields
Good friend of mine, Kenny DeShields, performs "I Love You (I Do)" on the rooftop patio at Joe Buck's Restaurant in downtown St. Louis.
Video produced by Johnny Andrews
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Pursuit of H A U T E N E S S by Corey Black - GLAM ATTIC
It's always cool to know dope people that are doing awesome things. The Glam Attic is just that. My lovely girlfriend and I stopped by the most fashionable resale boutique in Downtown St. Louis. Here's some footage of her experience.
The store's decor is elegantly fresh! Owners Chris and Teri make your shopping experience genuine and memorable. Their interaction with customers is very friendly, and that just the half of it. With a knowledgeable history of most of the vintage pieces they carry, we really felt like we were shopping in their very own house. Turning the awesome knob up even more is the fact that its like Rag-O-Rama or Plato's Closet, but with Thrift Store prices!! Triumph!
If you're ever in the downtown area, definitely check out the store!
Glam Attic @ The University Lofts - 1627 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO
314-683-4763
facebook: Glam Attic
twitter: @glamatticstl
www.glamattic.com
glamatticstl@yahoo.com
For the full story, check out the post at http://www.thepursuitofhauteness.com
Music - Hawthorne Headhunters- Do 4 U
The store's decor is elegantly fresh! Owners Chris and Teri make your shopping experience genuine and memorable. Their interaction with customers is very friendly, and that just the half of it. With a knowledgeable history of most of the vintage pieces they carry, we really felt like we were shopping in their very own house. Turning the awesome knob up even more is the fact that its like Rag-O-Rama or Plato's Closet, but with Thrift Store prices!! Triumph!
If you're ever in the downtown area, definitely check out the store!
Glam Attic @ The University Lofts - 1627 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO
314-683-4763
facebook: Glam Attic
twitter: @glamatticstl
www.glamattic.com
glamatticstl@yahoo.com
For the full story, check out the post at http://www.thepursuitofhauteness.com
Music - Hawthorne Headhunters- Do 4 U
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