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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
80 floors & 360 degrees
Dubai, the city w/ artificial islands (shaped like palm trees), ski resorts in the middle of the desert, another island project which will resemble the globe....just added another high profile, luxury, top-of-the-line ($$$$$) project to their list...The Dynamic Tower.
click HERE for vid and explanation.
click HERE for some more examples of Dubai Architecture.
Yea, I NEED TO GO TO DUBAI.
coffee table + books
this time around, instead of suggesting books, i'll suggest some of my favorite fashion magazines. Honestly this is the 1st section i go to when I step into any book store...am I the only one?
-Complex Magazine
Launched in 02' this bi-monthly production by designer Marc Ecko, the creator of *ecko unltd., become a medium as the definitive cross-cultural men's buyer's guide and lifestyle magazine. This magazine illustrates pop culture through the lens of the next generation, successfully fusing fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and gaming, the magazine has its compass firmly pointed at emerging trends and talent.
to stay fresh, subscribe, or read more about Complex go here
-The Fader
A magazine dedicated to arts and artist: music + film + art. These arts are illustrated in some of the best photos that I have ever seen in any magazine. This
Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen in 98', this freestanding and independent NYC-based magazine covers a variety of genres and doesn't discriminate towards any of them: hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.
Download the latest magazine (in pdf form) for FREE (!) here
or subscribe or read more about The Fader here
-GQ
With a history of more than 50 yrs, this magazine has focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and food...it is hard to believe that this magazine isn't your one stop shop for maintaining a healthy lifestyle of a young sir.
subscribe or read more about GQ
-Complex Magazine
Launched in 02' this bi-monthly production by designer Marc Ecko, the creator of *ecko unltd., become a medium as the definitive cross-cultural men's buyer's guide and lifestyle magazine. This magazine illustrates pop culture through the lens of the next generation, successfully fusing fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and gaming, the magazine has its compass firmly pointed at emerging trends and talent.
to stay fresh, subscribe, or read more about Complex go here
-The Fader
A magazine dedicated to arts and artist: music + film + art. These arts are illustrated in some of the best photos that I have ever seen in any magazine. This
Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen in 98', this freestanding and independent NYC-based magazine covers a variety of genres and doesn't discriminate towards any of them: hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.
Download the latest magazine (in pdf form) for FREE (!) here
or subscribe or read more about The Fader here-GQ
With a history of more than 50 yrs, this magazine has focused on fashion, style, and culture for men, through articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, sports, technology, and food...it is hard to believe that this magazine isn't your one stop shop for maintaining a healthy lifestyle of a young sir.
subscribe or read more about GQ
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Superfly
In my mind, I feel like I am in a blaxploitation film when I listen to this album. Whether I am riding around ATL in my 'vintage sports car' or chillin' in my living room, I have a certain amount of swagger when this album is on.
Thanks Bugs
Just when I thought I was getting outta of the sneaker game...Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny suck me back in...
This weekend will mark another installment to the 23 package series by the Jordan brand.
if i can scrounge up enough $$$ (around $310 + tax), I might consider getting em. Yeah I know what ur thinking (DAYUM!!! $310?!?)...b/c i'm thinking it too, in the end i probably won't get em...
This weekend will mark another installment to the 23 package series by the Jordan brand.
Personally, I think the Jordan Brand are running out of ideas b/c they release retros every weekend. Besided the "new" Jordan's suck...i mean the XX3's were cool and so were the Spizikes but they were too dayum expensive, around $175 + tax (each)!!!! wtf?!?
Moving on, the shoe within this package that is one of the most highly anticipated Jordan release this year is the "Hare" VII:
The shoes above have been christened "Hare" b/c of Bugs Bunny, who worn them in a Jordan Comercial way back when. Bugs in commercial = ballin' -> gotta be the shoes!
The other shoe being released in this package is the XVI, true to the O.G. colorway with it signature toe cap. I remember when I first saw these...not a big fan of them but you can't buy the Hares w/out buying these...
if i can scrounge up enough $$$ (around $310 + tax), I might consider getting em. Yeah I know what ur thinking (DAYUM!!! $310?!?)...b/c i'm thinking it too, in the end i probably won't get em...
from buckwheat to prince akeem to donkey
i decided to write this post after hearing that Eddie Murphy after seeing a movie trailer for his next film, Meet Dave
In 30 yrs, Edward Regan Murphy (better know as Eddie Murphy) went from a comical genius playing and creating various characters on SNL (such as Buckwheat) to playing a one dimensional animated Donkey in Shrek (1, 2, & 3).
From 1980 - 1992, he was the funniest man on earth and rightfully filled the shoes of his mentor and friend, Richard Pryor. He had a string of hits that are considered classic such as; 48 hrs, Trading Places, Eddie Murphy Delirious, Beverly Hills Cop, The Golden Child, Coming to America, Harlem Nights, Boomerang...and discovered other comical genius along the way, Martin Lawrence (Tyler in Boomerang), Damon Wayans (Banana guy in Beverly Hills Cop), Chris Rock (Bony T in Boomerang), and eventually Dave Chapelle (Reggie Washington in Nutty Professor)
How did he eventually fall from grace you ask? Well, his career took a dive for the worse after Boomerang (1992) w/ The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), fans and hopefuls hoped that his next movie would bring him back home, but instead he followed up w/ another dud Beverly Hill Cop III.
The rest of his career after that reads like a the games on WII sports, its hit or miss and looking at the movies that he has coming out it doesn't look like its gonna get any better. He looks like he is going to continue to take the checks and make movies that make him look like a dumb(ass).
R.I.P. to Eddie Murphy' career (circa 1980 - 1992)
In 30 yrs, Edward Regan Murphy (better know as Eddie Murphy) went from a comical genius playing and creating various characters on SNL (such as Buckwheat) to playing a one dimensional animated Donkey in Shrek (1, 2, & 3).
From 1980 - 1992, he was the funniest man on earth and rightfully filled the shoes of his mentor and friend, Richard Pryor. He had a string of hits that are considered classic such as; 48 hrs, Trading Places, Eddie Murphy Delirious, Beverly Hills Cop, The Golden Child, Coming to America, Harlem Nights, Boomerang...and discovered other comical genius along the way, Martin Lawrence (Tyler in Boomerang), Damon Wayans (Banana guy in Beverly Hills Cop), Chris Rock (Bony T in Boomerang), and eventually Dave Chapelle (Reggie Washington in Nutty Professor)
How did he eventually fall from grace you ask? Well, his career took a dive for the worse after Boomerang (1992) w/ The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), fans and hopefuls hoped that his next movie would bring him back home, but instead he followed up w/ another dud Beverly Hill Cop III.
The rest of his career after that reads like a the games on WII sports, its hit or miss and looking at the movies that he has coming out it doesn't look like its gonna get any better. He looks like he is going to continue to take the checks and make movies that make him look like a dumb(ass).
R.I.P. to Eddie Murphy' career (circa 1980 - 1992)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
art of cutting a watermelon
its all in the face = concentration!
start
sharp'n knife
sharp'n knife
Prep watermelon
first cut
elbow greese + facial expression
make an adjustment
concentration
break
back to work
success
finnow i'm what to eat a watermelon...anyone else?
Lobster Chair
Another chair I can't afford!
The Lobster Chair! Designed by Lund & Paarmann for the Verikon Furniture. According to them: “The shell is laminated, bend wood with a walnut veneer at the back. Inside the shell we have used Pantera foam, as it is very durable and probably the least damaging foam regarding our environment. The swivel base is chrome-plated steel. The fabrics and the leather we are using for Lobster are of the very best quality.”
***Side Note: I could go for some seafood right now...mmmm!
The Lobster Chair! Designed by Lund & Paarmann for the Verikon Furniture. According to them: “The shell is laminated, bend wood with a walnut veneer at the back. Inside the shell we have used Pantera foam, as it is very durable and probably the least damaging foam regarding our environment. The swivel base is chrome-plated steel. The fabrics and the leather we are using for Lobster are of the very best quality.”
***Side Note: I could go for some seafood right now...mmmm!
what'd ya say?!?
i apologize for the explicit language."If you can dance, you can f**k. [white] girls try to dance all smooth like a snake. They do it like thissssss (reenactment)....i can't get down w/ that...I DON'T WANT TO F**K A SNAKE, I WANT TO F**K A HO!!!!"
~DJ
-You can take em' out the hood but...
"WTF?!? This is un-be-liev-ABLE!!!" (my disbelief after game 4 of the NBA finals)
~yours truly
"D@MMIT...SH!T...WTF...THAT'S BULLSH!T MAN!!!!"
~my bro (while playing Call of Duty 4)
N: "You are always talking about me..."
A: "Huh??? What???
N: "Talking about this or that..."
A: "No i don't wait a min....Could you be, the most beautiful girl in the world? Plain to see...."
N & A: LOL
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Prince = 50
the artist once formerly known as a symbol but now known as Prince turned 50 the other day, June 7th. I pretty sure his hip surgery didn't slow him down any and he was probably crawling on the ground with doves flying around and partying it up like its was 1999.
The Suite Theme
MEME Rules:
1. Put Your itunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT
After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves!
With over 7500 songs on my Zune this is what I came up with...
-IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY?”, YOU SAY?
WHY GEORGIA - JOHN MAYER (ROOM FOR SQUARES)
???
-WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
POWER TO LOVE - JIMI HENDRIX (BAND OF GYPSY)
"WITH THE POWER OF SOUL ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"
-WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
HELL FOR A HUSTLER - 2PAC (STILL I RISE)
???
-HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
MONEY WON'T CHANGE YOU - JAMES BROWN (FOUNDATIONS OF FUNK)
"Money won't change you, But time will take you on"
-WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
LORD KNOWS - 2PAC (ME AGAINST THE WORLD)
yes he does...send me a sign, shoot me an email, txt, sumthin'!
-WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
ALL I EVER WANTED - LENNY KRAVITZ (MAMA SAID)
Yea I pretty much have all I ever wanted...well I always wanted ______
-WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
BLING (CONFESSION OF A KING) - THE KILLERS (SAM'S TOWN)
Really?
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
RAINDROPS AND SUNSHINE - SMASHING PUMPKINS (VH1 STORYTELLERS)
I hope this means that I bring sunshine on stormy days...and not the other way around.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
DROPPING BOMBS - SO. SENTRELLE (THE SHOW OTS)
"I'm a lover not a fighter..." ~Michael Jackson
-WHAT IS 2+2?
BULLETPROOF...I WISH I WAS (THE BENDS)
I thought the answer was 4...i hate math!
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
GLASS - THE SMASHING PUMPKINS (MACHINA II)
Huh?!? Transparent and easy to break...nah i definitely don't think that.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
JUST BECAUSE - NIKKA COSTA
"I take you in and I hold my breath
Try to save the time that's passing by
And if you came to say goodbye
A thousand summers would never dry
Every tear that touched my face
And they don't laugh the way you do
And they don't smile the way you do
And their eyes don't shine the way yours do
I love you just because..."
-WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
THE WAY THINGS ARE - FIONA APPLE (WHEN THE PAWN...)
this song = heartbreak ≠ my life story
-WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
MISTY - DONNY HATHAWAY (EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING)
I think what i want to be is "Misty"/unclear b/c I have a 1,000,000 + 1 things that I want to be when i eventually grow up.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
WORKOUT PLAN - KANYE WEST (COLLEGE DROPOUT)
I definitely don't think this when I see you, I love you the way you are and besides you know I don't like skinny b!tches.
-WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
COME AND GO - 50 CENT
Yea, this is pretty much what my pops did...f*cker!
-WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
HELLO - MAROON 5 (FRIDAY THE 13TH)
OASIS COVER, how do you dance to a rock song or can you???
-WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
BUTTERFLY - MARIAH CAREY (BUTTERFLY)
I was hoping for something a little harder than this...
-WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
SPOTTIEOTTIEDOPEALICIOUS - OUTKAST (AQUEMINI)
"When I first met my SpottieOttieDopalicious Angel
I can remember that damn thing like yesterday
The way she moved reminded me of a Brown Stallion
horse with skates on smooth like a hot comb
on nappy ass hair..."
-WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
NOT GONNA CRY - MARY J. BLIGE (WAITING TO EXHALE)
If I tell you what I think this means then it wouldn't be a secret...
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
MY LIFE AND TIMES - ZWAN (UNRELEASED)
Yea, my friends (past, present, and future) are and make up My Life and Times...
"My life in the morning sun
My life in the speeding car
Too much to lose..."
WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
THE SUITE THEME - MAXWELL (URBAN HANG SUITE)
tagging future bloggers: xanthia, karla, and taylor. GET ON IT!!!
1. Put Your itunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT
After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves!
With over 7500 songs on my Zune this is what I came up with...
-IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY?”, YOU SAY?
WHY GEORGIA - JOHN MAYER (ROOM FOR SQUARES)
???
-WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
POWER TO LOVE - JIMI HENDRIX (BAND OF GYPSY)
"WITH THE POWER OF SOUL ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"
-WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
HELL FOR A HUSTLER - 2PAC (STILL I RISE)
???
-HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
MONEY WON'T CHANGE YOU - JAMES BROWN (FOUNDATIONS OF FUNK)
"Money won't change you, But time will take you on"
-WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
LORD KNOWS - 2PAC (ME AGAINST THE WORLD)
yes he does...send me a sign, shoot me an email, txt, sumthin'!
-WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
ALL I EVER WANTED - LENNY KRAVITZ (MAMA SAID)
Yea I pretty much have all I ever wanted...well I always wanted ______
-WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
BLING (CONFESSION OF A KING) - THE KILLERS (SAM'S TOWN)
Really?
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
RAINDROPS AND SUNSHINE - SMASHING PUMPKINS (VH1 STORYTELLERS)
I hope this means that I bring sunshine on stormy days...and not the other way around.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
DROPPING BOMBS - SO. SENTRELLE (THE SHOW OTS)
"I'm a lover not a fighter..." ~Michael Jackson
-WHAT IS 2+2?
BULLETPROOF...I WISH I WAS (THE BENDS)
I thought the answer was 4...i hate math!
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
GLASS - THE SMASHING PUMPKINS (MACHINA II)
Huh?!? Transparent and easy to break...nah i definitely don't think that.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
JUST BECAUSE - NIKKA COSTA
"I take you in and I hold my breath
Try to save the time that's passing by
And if you came to say goodbye
A thousand summers would never dry
Every tear that touched my face
And they don't laugh the way you do
And they don't smile the way you do
And their eyes don't shine the way yours do
I love you just because..."
-WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
THE WAY THINGS ARE - FIONA APPLE (WHEN THE PAWN...)
this song = heartbreak ≠ my life story
-WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
MISTY - DONNY HATHAWAY (EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING)
I think what i want to be is "Misty"/unclear b/c I have a 1,000,000 + 1 things that I want to be when i eventually grow up.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
WORKOUT PLAN - KANYE WEST (COLLEGE DROPOUT)
I definitely don't think this when I see you, I love you the way you are and besides you know I don't like skinny b!tches.
-WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
COME AND GO - 50 CENT
Yea, this is pretty much what my pops did...f*cker!
-WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
HELLO - MAROON 5 (FRIDAY THE 13TH)
OASIS COVER, how do you dance to a rock song or can you???
-WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
BUTTERFLY - MARIAH CAREY (BUTTERFLY)
I was hoping for something a little harder than this...
-WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
SPOTTIEOTTIEDOPEALICIOUS - OUTKAST (AQUEMINI)
"When I first met my SpottieOttieDopalicious Angel
I can remember that damn thing like yesterday
The way she moved reminded me of a Brown Stallion
horse with skates on smooth like a hot comb
on nappy ass hair..."
-WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
NOT GONNA CRY - MARY J. BLIGE (WAITING TO EXHALE)
If I tell you what I think this means then it wouldn't be a secret...
-WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
MY LIFE AND TIMES - ZWAN (UNRELEASED)
Yea, my friends (past, present, and future) are and make up My Life and Times...
"My life in the morning sun
My life in the speeding car
Too much to lose..."
WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
THE SUITE THEME - MAXWELL (URBAN HANG SUITE)
tagging future bloggers: xanthia, karla, and taylor. GET ON IT!!!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
1000+ words
My Grandpa gave me these unbelievable pictures (and about 900 more) when I was home 3 weeks ago. Most of them were taken by/of my Grandfather between 1955 - 1967. Each picture has a story to tell and speak more than a 1000 words. I am so grateful and honored to have these pictures...
My Grandpa, Maj. Jim CapersFriday, June 6, 2008
To Live and Die In L.A...
One of my favorite 2pac songs...
I've never been to LA but if it is as chill and cool as this song (minus the gunshots, smog, and traffic) i wouldn't mind going there...
"A light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long..."
R.I.P. 2pac
I've never been to LA but if it is as chill and cool as this song (minus the gunshots, smog, and traffic) i wouldn't mind going there...
"A light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long..."
R.I.P. 2pac
coffee table + books
The Limited Edition, currently out of stock, book called "les must de Cartier" showcases Cartier's history with 400 pages of images demonstrating the process of Cartier's revitalization of luxury at a time when luxury was seemingly dead.
if you can find/afford one, it'll definitely be a great addition to your other coffee table books.
Source: NotCot
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