Tuesday, September 29, 2009
And I Wonder...
I wonder how you improve perfection. As i said before I think I am flawless. The answer I've come up with....Well, the first step is realizing your faults. Being aware and accepting of the fact that no one in this world is perfect is that in itself as close to perfection as you will ever get. No one in this world can ever reach their peak if they think that they have already reached that plateau. The fact that you can never be as good as you can be is the basis for my belief in the word progress. PROGRESS means the world to me. It gives me something to look forward to because I have accepted that I can do better. I can dress better, eat better, look better, organize better, prioritize better, strive better, study better, draw better, sing better, dance better, act better, and im sure by now you get the point. What is true for me is true for every human being. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you aren't good enough because they aren't perfect. You aren't good enough just means that someone else have progressed further than you have and it should only be motivation to do better. BETTER BETTER BETTER. PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS.
I won't rant and rave any longer but I had to let it be known. I'm done. (P.S. you can probably look forward to a tattoo with progress on me sometime...I haven't quite made my mind up yet but I will)
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Gender Class
Jay Z on Oprah
Jay-Z on Oprah Part 1 from LowKey on Vimeo.
Jay-Z on Oprah Pt.2 from LowKey on Vimeo.
Jay-Z on Oprah Pt.3 from LowKey on Vimeo.
Jay-Z on Oprah Pt.4 from LowKey on Vimeo.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Crying in class
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=120554701784
The mess I ran across on mediatakeout
What's goin on with souljaboy's head?
So they were talking about his little ass chain but umm can we please talk about that hot ass mess of a leather fila track suit Rick Ross got on....Smh that's a shame! he's wearing the whole cow man! The environment, Rick, the environment!
They were praising the boyfriend but umm what happened to her? lol Whitney and Bobby need to step their games upKanye just need to leave that poor girl alone. She still bad though :-)
that is all...after that it's who's taking naked pictures and all that explicit nonesense...until next time :-D
P.S. i'm F***IN excited for the Jordan XI Space Jams to come out....might go to bmore and camp out to make sure I get those
Am I trying to get social?
A world first: Vaccine helps prevent HIV infection
BANGKOK – For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. Recent failures led many scientists to think such a vaccine might never be possible.
The vaccine cut the risk of becoming infected with HIV by more than 31 percent in the world's largest AIDS vaccine trial of more than 16,000 volunteers in Thailand, researchers announced Thursday in Bangkok.
Even though the benefit is modest, "it's the first evidence that we could have a safe and effective preventive vaccine," Col. Jerome Kim said in a telephone interview. He helped lead the study for the U.S. Army, which sponsored it with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
via Yahoo! Associated Press
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Some Spring 2010 lines I was really impressed with
The Amber Rose Dilemna
Ok so I recently say a post about this on my friends blog (http://goldnraysofsunshine.blogspot.com/). Now I agree with her that the look isn't for everybody. What look is? Anyway, I don't whole heartedly agree with her criteria. For one thing, natural coarse hair doesn't mean that you can't get away with rocking a close cut. Prime example, international renowned model Alek Wek. She's pure African and looks amazing in her close cut. She's obviously well groomed but that's all it really takes, proper grooming. The next thing I can't whole heartedly agree with is the whole flawless look thing. While this is a plus it's not a necessity. I mean Amber Rose is just gorgeous but for the most part still human. Rarely will you ever see her without make up and the truth is not all of these barbies are stunning without make up on. It doesn't mean you are out for this look. The whole body thing, well again all a plus for the look but not a necessity. I know some pretty big girls with close cuts and I mean again referring to Alek Wek, she's long and slender but still rocks this do with ferocity. Lastly, style counts. Just about the only thing I can whole heartedly agree with is style. If you lack in it there isn't much you can pull off. If you have to try to hard to make any do or outfit look good on you then I hope you're not too self conscious. I think the biggest thing to worry about when pulling off this look is if you have the head shape for it and if the proportions are there. Anyway, that is all!!
Lupe Fiasco: Run This Town Freestyle
-via WorldStarHipHop
Monday, September 21, 2009
My new inspiration
After Lots of Talking
The Blueprint 3
You know I got it the day it came out...September 8th not the 11th....I must say i'm impressed....Sounds different coming from Jay on a whole....Jigga has this theme behind him....He's the best and he knows it and makes it a point to mention it on every trac...I aint mad at him though....Least its not like Kanye who's just a little too in your face about things....My favorite tracks on the album are Empire State of Mind, Already Home, Young Forever, Hate, Reminder, Real as it Gets, and Star is Born
Another Albums worth a listen:
KiD CuDi - Man on the Moon; End of the Day
and
Trey Songz - Ready
Thursday, September 17, 2009
College
i was supposed to meet wit this production company tomorrow but smh they rescheduled and only let me know today...The things you go through to live out your dreams....We'll see what happens I guess....gives me more time to shop
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
ok i know slippin once again....but here's what's on my mind
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I'm Getting my headshots on Monday!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
ALOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO!!!!!!!
well Jay's in Russia right now...Goin after a world record I believe tomorrow...Hopefully he's not too frustrated right now tho cuz apparently they couldnt find his bags...I think he'll pull it off tho...Anyway if you haven't found him on Facebook (or me for that matter) i'm not sure you're that important lol...If you have been keeping up you know that we've been doing video blogs to eachother the last week or so....check them out...Soon as I hear from Jay again I'll let yall know
Second order of business:
Follow me on twitter lmao (buyout3270)
Thirdly:
guess who i ran into at starbucks the other day!!!!!!!!
MALIK YOBA!!!! For those of you that don't recognize him he used to act as one of the detectives on New York Undercover....He was cool, really chills, not too flashy....I like when celebrities are humble....Anyway he told me he's on a new series now called Defying Gravity on ABC sunddays at 10....Good Luck to him....His showing up at starbucks i feel was my calling to the acting world so I guess it's time lmao....Im joining an extra agency and building that resume...I swear I am....Wish me luck!!!
Lastly:
If you haven't heard Loso's Way yet GO AND COP THAT ALBUM...its sick
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Njisane Video Blog number 2
check it on his facebook....click here
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Njisane's return from Junior Pan Ams
Newsday (Trinidad):
Triple gold medallist makes father proud
By STEPHON NICHOLAS Wednesday, July 22 2009
Last week the youngster announced his arrival as a cycling star on the international stage with a brilliant performance at the 2009 Pan Am Junior Cycling Championships.
Njisane returned with an unprecedented three gold medals in the Individual Match Sprint, Keirin and Kilometre Time Trial and was part of the TT trio that claimed bronze in the Team Sprint.
read more...
Guardian (Trinidad):
Junior cyclist Phillip elated about feats
Three-time Pan American Junior gold medallist Njisane Phillip admits that he is yet to fully absorb the magnitude of his accomplishments at the Pan Am Junior Cycling Championships held in Mexico, last week. Speaking at the Piarco International Airport where he and the rest of his history making team were the recipients of a grand welcome, Phillip said, “It didn’t really hit me yet. I know that I wanted to do well but nothing could have prepared me for this feeling that I have right now.”
He pointed out that he used his disappointing performance at last year’s Championship in Ecuador as a major motivating factor. His inexperience saw him return with a silver medal in the Match Sprint and a bronze in the Keirin. Phillip added, “Last year I was not really prepared in terms of experience so I got squeezed out of the medals which I should have had.” He pointed to local events such as the Easter Grand Prix in May and Beacon Cycling Festival in June as being vital in him getting ready for the Championships.
read more...
Jay Z Does It Yet Agai
check it out (click the link below):
Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West - Run This Town
Sunday, July 19, 2009
What I know so far
Thursday, July 16, 2009
1st PLACE BABY!!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRR!!!!! *Warning*
Monday, June 29, 2009
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
Now yall know i had to do one for the king. Michael Jackson single handedly reigned as the greatest performer to ever live. It's sad that it took him passing for some people to give him praise but I've always been a true fan. I laughed with the jokes and made some myself but in truth I never thought of MJ as anything less than a legend. I didn't believe he molested that boy and I never thought he'd begin to fall apart as he did. Everybody knows I've really become interested in dance but in truth I've loved dance since I was still in diapers. Michael Jackson to me was one of my favorite dancers of all time. His isolations, his locks, his movement, his signatures, everything. No one in this world will ever do the moonwalk like him. He truly was the greatest. And to be honest I don't think anyone else in this world will ever do what he did with Thriller, ever in this lifetime. No one is so versatile. Not even Lil Wayne. I must say I took it as a loss to this planet when MJ passed but his legacy lives. His music remains timeless and he will never be forgotten. I love you Michael. R.I.P.
BET awards Review
Beyonce's Performance:
I was less than unpleasantly surprised. Beyonce tried stepping out of her box a bit to put on this snooze of a performance last night. What a bummer. I want the ass shakin, spandex and leather wearin Beyonce back!! And I think she tried to do opera? WTF? maybe next time Bee. (she's still my step mother though so whatever)
Keri Hilson's dress:
Definitely a hit. She took a leap into the deep end with this one. With enough color to make you take a second look and not want to say "What is she tryin'?" and odd shapes reminiscent of comic book illustrations, the dress was definitely outstanding. Two thumbs up Keri :-)
Maxwell's performance:
There isn't much to be said about this. I think Jamie said it all lol. He's definitely out to prove he's still got it.
Alica Keys and Wyclef Jean for their efforts over seas:
I'm proud to call myself an Alicia fan. Both of these artists have played their roles in my playlists for years and it's always good to see someone with the resources making a difference in the lives of people who need it.
Recognition of Black Milestones in America:
From recognizing Philadelphia, Mississippi's first black mayor to the "Food from the Hood" program was definitely an inspiring touch to the dull events of last night.
Jamie Fox:
The man is hilarioius I must say. I wish that movie with him and Martin Lawrence were real. The only thing I was a little dissappointed in were those cheap, rush job, imitation Michael Jackson costumes they put on Jamie and well the fact that Jamie sang. He can sing but goodness that's not why I'm a fan. And they most definitely could have done a better job selecting who sung the "I'll Be There" Tribute.
The old heads:
some good, some bad. But these dusty old men can't do it lik they used to and we all know that. BBD they were obviously way over the hill. They had to bring Neyo out to close the act. And Keith Sweat turned the ladies on bout 20 years ago, chill. The O'jay's was a good performance though.
Drake/Young Money performance:
Atrocious. Utterly atrocious. And what was with the little teeny boppers on stage with those horrendous outfits on while young money is performing "i just wanna fuck every girl in the world" oops i'm sorry "i just wanna love every girl in the world"? I hear Wayne's daughter was one of them....HMMM!!!!!
Janet's appearance:
Touching, but Joe Jackson was there too. Couldn't he at least have accompanied her on stage?
JAY-Z:
SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST!!!!! Jay-Z's performance may well be the best performance of the night. Check it out yourself here.
and the DOA video is on POINT like a one way sign (skip to 31 seconds for the music vid):
I love this man yo.
Junya Watanabe 2010 Spring
For those of you who don't know, Junya Watanabe is one of Japan's most noted designers today. He's also one of Lupe Fiasco's favorite designers. You can check out a preview of his Spring 2010 Runway collection by clicking here.
-via Hypebeast
Thursday, June 18, 2009
J's feature in the Trinidad Guardian
"Njisane's Life in the fast Lane" by Cherisse Moe
"Blessed with enviable good looks and amazing talent, 18-year-old Njisane Phillip is truly the complete package. Standing at an eye-catching 6’1”, Phillip is quite a hit with the women. Oh, and he’s pretty good at cycling too.
Lightening speed
After winning his first US Junior Track Nationals at the tender age of ten, the cycling sensation—who has been back and forth between the US and Trinidad for the past seven years—knew that big things were in store. Fast-forward to eight years later and Phillip is still burning things up on the tracks.
On May 27, at the Arima Velodrome, he fulfilled yet another goal in his professional career by shattering the national record at the Match Sprint event. Phillip put his legs to work and cycled his way to the finish line in 11.64 seconds, bettering the previous time of 11.85 seconds set by 23- year-old Christopher Sellier."
-Lershaun
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
peep this vid on black music month
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid24908563001?bctid=24945957001
Review of the Ralph Lauren Fall 2009 Runway
"Ralph Lauren ought to be a pretty reasonable barometer of menswear's reaction to reality. For Fall, he went back to his roots, true, but he wasn't playing safe. Well, maybe just a little bit with Polo, where what I've come to think of as the Greenwich Village group (trust fund artist/boho) was nowhere in evidence. Instead, there was a navy blazer paired with gray flannels, a yellow cabled cashmere cardie, and a banker-striped shirt that was quintessential Bedford, N.Y. One group was actually called Bedford Estate: Dusty pink cords and an authentic-looking Fair Isle gave the prep some punch. Another, the thirties/collegiate-influenced Rivalry Field, spotlit Lauren's innately cinematic flair for vintage, particularly with a red leather varsity jacket.
With Black Label, Lauren consolidated the monochrome urban mood that is this range's signature, motocross leathers and all. Special Agent was marked by the metallic pewter tone of a parka, and the Monza group was based on a car interior (sleeves had "podding" details—you learn something every day). But it's with Purple Label, his top line, that Lauren pulled off his best "What, me worry?" performance. Still the trim Savile Row silhouette with a pop of color in the shirts—and a fresh new luxe in a cashmere hoodie paired with a jacket in a silvery herringbone—but there was also a little devil in the details: a silk tie with a motif of topper-sporting skulls, a shirt with horizontal stripes, a twinset of cabled sweater and cardigan.
— Tim Blanks"
ZT.V. Summer edt..
Z.T.V Summer ETD from Zamark Fleming on Vimeo.
My homeboy Zamark that runs his own blog, www.putuongame.blogspot.com, records some video blogs every now and then for a running series he calls ZT.V. Check out the latest of the videos that features some more of my friends. Shouts to Zamark, Matt, Chanel, Maygin and George for a hilarious episode of ZT.V.
Advance Your Swagger
Advance Your Swagger How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead by Fonzworth Bentley is definitely on my must read list. I checked this book out at the library today (about a year after I had originally planned to). I finished the book in about an hour, maybe a little more. The book is an easy read and does not clutter itself with big words and useless fluff. Mr. Bentley gets straight to the point on each topic and the book is very clearly organized. If you don't know what the proper utensils to use at a fine restaurant or how to easily exude confidence and "swagger" in your body language alone then this book is a book you should definitely pick up. I give it two thumbs up and I will do my best to remember and follow the guidelines set out by Mr.Bentley, yet another icon in my life.
I WILL BE GOING AT THE JUNIOR WORLD RECORD IN MOSCOW
Monday, June 15, 2009
J you should definitely cop this
Sunday, June 14, 2009
VIDEO BLOG TOMORROW FROM JAY
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1307667951&ref=profile
I WON THE FLORIDA STATE KILO
Movie Reviews
Plot summary: A man's childhood love dies and leaves him with a promise to live atop Paradise Falls. When a confrontation with a construction worker outside of his home forces him to give up his house and move to a retirement home, the man decides that he would keep his promise to his wife. He fills a crazy amount of balloons, ties them to the house and just as they came to take him away he let's them go. The balloons uproot the house from its foundation and he was off. A young scout ends up stuck with him because of a badge he was trying to earn. Once they reach paradise falls they are joined by a talking dog and a ginormous bird. Some explorer guy that was there for years was hunting the bird to show the public as a plot for fame and money i suppose. In the midst of it all the man bonds with the boy, bird and the dog. So he did what he would not allow the bird be captured. Anyway you'll get it a little better if you go see it
Rating: i give it an A-
The movie had some dumb funny parts I can't lie but it definitely ended too quickly for my taste. All in all I really enjoyed the movie though.
Plot summary: There's this crazy curse. The lamia is some goat spirit thing that comes and torments the person that owns a cursed object. The girl is a loan broker for a bank going for an assistant manager position and she denied a lady to kind of impress her boss but she messed with the wrong bitch lol. Anyway the old lady meets her in the parking lot they fight and the old lady curses her. The rest of the movie is the girl trying to avoid being dragged to hell.
Rating: A+
I was really lovin this movie lol. I saw it twice already. It's supposed to be a horror movie but if you ask me this movie was a comedy. It was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Some of the things were a little annoying but all in all I laughed myself to tears in this movie. I say it's a must see.
Rating: A+++
I must say it's one of the best movie I've seen in a really long time and I see ALOT of movies. Out of all the movies out I say that this is the one you should most definitely go see. I think just about every minute of this movie was funny from start to finish. And I advise you stay for the credits.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Nike Air Hoop Structure Triax
Featured Artist: Lupe Fiasco
Now this man has replaced Jay Z as my favorite rapper but Jay Z most def still holds the spot as my favorite person in this world lmao....Lupe Fiasco is one of the rappers I must say, if you have never paid attention to the lyrics of any piece of music he's definitely the one to listen to....From turning a city to a robot in Daydreamin' to exposing some of the world evils in American Terrorists...The stuff he talks about is not just real life, it's intelligent....I listen to Lupe when I need a little taste of reality in my music....He's not known for punchlines and bass heavy beats...I must say that he was made for the music he makes....And his sense of style is just pristine....Major japanese street culture enthusiast and the stuff he likes I dream of everyday lol...One of my favorite things about him though is his performances...His energy level almost transcends to you and I swear he's made for the stage...Here's a clip of him doing Streets on Fire at Saint John's University in New York....I was at this concert :-)
-the picture i got from the L.U.P.End blog and they got it from 944 magazine
Thursday, June 11, 2009
JAY BLOG HOW IT REALLY IS = JAY-Z
If only we could be together momentarily
We could make love, and make history
Why won`t you visit me, until she visits me
THIS IS HOW IT REALLY GO YO.. I JUST GOT UP ON JAY I AM A LIL WAYNE MAN BUT I LISTEN TO JAY LYRICS AN HE GO HARD....
I`ll be stuck with a sista, her name is defeat
She gives me agony, so much agony
She brings me so much pain
So much misery, like missing your last shot
And fall to your knees .
As the crowd screams, for the other team
I practice so hard for this moment victory don`t lead
I know what this means, i`m stuck in this routine
Whole new different day, but the same old things
All i got is dreams, but nobody else could see
Nobody else believe, nobody else but me
Where are you victory, i need you desperately
Not just for the moment. to make history
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Kelly Peters!!!!!!!
This man is sick wit it...Crazy skills with the poppin....If only i were good enough I would say take his classes at BDC lol....AND I MUST SAY IM LOVING WHAT HE DID TO EMPHASIZE WHEN RICK ROSS SAYS POLO!!!!!...Anyway check this video that was posted on his facebook...he choreographed a piece to "Made Bach Music" by Rick Ross featuring T-Pain
Kelly Peters - "Made Bach Music"
Monday, June 8, 2009
lmao im lovin it...Liberian whop
Things to come
- Featured Artists: every week or so I'll give a shout out to some artist whether known or unknown so stay tuned for that.
- Clothes/Shoes/Fashion updates: well everyone knows it's my life so why not.
- Discussions about the things that trouble me in music fashion and culture like that autotune thing and leggins.
- Jay's race schedule.
- Jay's race results.
- Jay may soon be recording mini documentary videos, shoutout videos, update videos etc so stay tuned for that.
- Jay himself may start writing posts too so that should come.
As for right now that's all i've got so hopefully I get that up and running soon.
Featured Artist....JAY Z
Now everybody that sits and talks music with me knows that no matter what I do I must mention Jay Z. This man is far from just my favorite rapper (which is now Lupe Fiasco) he's like my favorite person lol. To most people Jay is wack, his flow is awkward, and his punchline game is now where near weezy. Well to all those haters SUCK IT lmao. Me and Jay seem to be in tune. Honestly my life is nothing like his but the things he says and raps about has taught me alot. Not only that but the interests. He's everything I dream to be. I love music and it's a subtle passion of mine, He runs a clothing line and that's something I plan on doing with my life, he ain't a businessman he's a BUSINESS MAN and if I'm anything short of the same thing when I get older I'm killing myself (lol no seriously), MY fave sport I must say is basketball and well he's courtside at damn near every game and is also part owner of a basketball team. The list goes on but I'll end it there. If you haven't listened to what this man says then take some time to pay attention he really is amazing. And for all those that think weezy compares holla at me we'll discuss that lol. Anywho, just like my favorite person should Jay Z addressed the autotuning dilemna that's been troubling me for quite a while now. Check it.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
He Did It
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
New Updates on Jay
Upcoming events and dates:
Junior Pan-American Games: Mexico starting July 12th
Junior Worlds: Moscow starting August 7th
Apparently Jay is going after the Junior world record in the flying 200m at Arima Velodrome in Trinidad tonight....I just heard about it so stay with the blog to find out the outcome....The record is 11.8 secs....He's probably gonna shatter that like Usain Bolt but let me not jinx it lol....hopefully I get some pics and video from the race