Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Time Warp... 2004 : Get Back | Ludacris

Circa 2004.
Luda’s VH1 Behind the Music came on Sunday. It was def one of the good ones. It reminded me tho of how many hits this man had… both single and album tracks. This was one of them…

Video: Everybody's Something| Chance the Rapper

Both my parents was black…
But they saw it fit that I talk right…


I had the pleasure of seeing him live a few weeks ago and let me say.. his energy is off the chain. Check out his latest, more contemplative, video from ‘Acid Rap’.      


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Solange Knowles- Uncapped @ Brooklyn Laundromat...


The second installment of Vitamin Water and FADER #uncapped series, stars the solo-angel herself…Solange Knowles.      Creatively, the ‘invite only’ show was held at Atlantic Super Wash Laundromat in Brooklyn; but you wouldn’t be able to tell with its converting to a neon light stage.  I think this is so cool @ whomever came up with the idea. Check out a few snap shots and videos of her performance below:



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Video: Take Back the Night| Justin Timberlake

I really like this song. New music from Mr. Timberlake. The 20/20 Experience Pt. 2 in stores September 30th.

Word of the Week.... SEDULOUS.

Nothing wrong with expanding your vocabulary and knowledge of words. Who knows when you may encounter or need to use them. . Here’s the word of this week:

SEDULOUS: Adjective.
1. Diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.
2. Persistently or carefully maintained

Try using it in a sentence.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Fire| Big Sean




This production is Fire.  No pun intended. 
Hall of Fame  in stores Aug 27th. 



Jay-Z's "Picasso Baby" HBO Trailer...

This is a bit more intimate…
So you can feel the energy of the people…


This man's marketing skills are incredible..
HBO. 
Friday, August 2, 2013. 
11PM.  Be there.





Motivation Mondays...

The Snake. The Rat. The Cat. The Dog. 
How you gonna see ‘em if you living in the fog?

Pay attention to your company… you’ll soon decipher who really has you in their BEST interest.  Have a great and safe week loves.  Xoxo. 


DJ Khaled REALLY likes Nicki Minaj...

***UPDATE: Nicki's response added...

I can take care of her..
She’s BEAUTIFUL.



“I’m at a point in my career…I’m not a young boy no more..I just had to be honest.  I always liked her”   

A few days ago, Khaled had the net waves going crazyyy after he decided to confess his love and propose to Nicki Minaj on MTV News.  Now while it was the sweetest thing I’ve seen, and took huge cahones, folk didn’t know whether to take Khaled serious.  He quickly shut that down on this interview below letting everyone know he is DEAD serious.  I mean, as a woman, I can tell from the man’s voice and the way he’s talking about her that he’s FORREAL. 

On the flipside,
this is kind of awkward.  Awkward for the simple fact that the claims of SB (her hypeman) is ALSO her boyfriend have ran rapid forever.  While that has never been confirmed or denied, if this IS true.. I know he has to feel SOME type of way (in a respect aspect). 
However, if it’s not…. The music world is waiting for an answer Nicki! lol.  I hate that she was put on the spot like that off guard... I hope this doesn’t ruin the great music they make.  Let’s see where this goes.  I’ll keep you posted. 
If you didn’t see the proposal, watch here:
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*UPDATE...Nicki's Response: "I was shocked like the rest of the world and I was cracking up laughing with the rest of the world 'cause DJ Khaled is a master at what he does.." "Nobody in my real life took it seriously." "...Khaled is my brother and Khaled was not serious with that damn proposal, ya'll. Please let it go. He was kidding... he's not attracted to me, he doesn't like me. We're brother and sister. He's a big cuddly bear".- Nicki on HOT 97 last night with Funk Flex. Well that's interesting. It goes to show ladies, that even with the most sincere look on their faces and voices, men will STILL lie. Don't forget that Lol.

Friday, July 26, 2013

A- Wax| Stalley

They all killin for me…
So don’t let em get the dumpin …



.  New jam from Stalley.
 Honest Cowboy mixtape out August 8th




Previous Post:  Raise Your Weapons| Stalley

Trailer- Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story



The long awaited trailer for the upcoming VH1 TLC Biopic has finally hit the waves.  I was in awe.  They really have their characters down packed… not to mention the crazy resemblance.  This is going to be good!  The movie is set to air in October.  Until then…check out the trailer!




 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

No Wrong, No Right| Terrace Martin x Robert Glasper x James Fauntleroy

Love don’t hurt…
But emotions do…
I tried to keep it cool…
Shoulda kept it movin…



Shit.  This took me to a place I didn’t wanna go. 
3ChordFold LP out August 13th….     





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Sneak Diss? .. Frank Ocean Shares his Personal Lyrics to "Versace"



Ocean shared his version of the club banger "Versace" .  Some think it's a diss to Chris Brown... I just think it's dope shit.  Check it out below.  I hope he releases an audio version soon...



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Video: Show You| Tyga x Future

I’mma be there in a minute…
Drop that towel down…
It’s going down…

Hotel California in stores now.     



Video: Twerk It| Busta Rhymes x Nicki Minaj




Wednesday, July 24, 2013

NYC - The Outfits - Day 5





As I have previously mentioned, I was lucky enough to go to New York City in late June for a few days - and had the most amazing time! Here are the outfits I wore out there...


Day 5: Our last day (sob!) mainly involved last minute shopping and sightseeing. I decided to keep things comfortable by wearing a Snoop Dogg Vest from Topshop, with pink gingham trousers from Matalan and a pair of pink converse.


Check out some of my other favourite pictures from the trip below: 









NYC - The Outfits - Day 4






As I have previously mentioned, I was lucky enough to go to New York City in late June for a few days - and had the most amazing time! Here are the outfits I wore out there...


Day 4: Our 4th day involved A LOT of shopping, including a trip to DASH NYC (SO exciting) - make sure you check out my NYC Haul to come! -  followed by watching the NY Yankees play the Tampa Bay Rays at the Yankee Stadium.

When shopping I wore a pink patterned cropped cami with acid blue jean shorts from Topshop, with gladiator sandals from River Island.
Watching baseball, I wore a cropped dollar patterned sweatshirt and dungarees from Topshop, with pink converse.





NYC - The Outfits - Day 3





As I have previously mentioned, I was lucky enough to go to New York City in late June for a few days - and had the most amazing time! Here are the outfits I wore out there...

Day 3: We spent most of our 3rd day in the exquisite Central Park, soaking up the people and atmosphere, as well as having our own bike tour with a guy called Stan (I fondly remember him as Crocodile Dundee meets Club Tropicana). After a quick outfit change, we also went to see the amazing Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark on Broadway before visiting the Empire State Building at midnight.

In the day, I wore a pair of long dungarees, with a 90s vibe cropped tee and 90s rounded sunglasses from Topshop, with a pair of pink converse.
At night, I wore a black lace LBD with a cropped lightwash denim jacket from Topshop, with gladiator sandals from River Island.








NYC - The Outfits - Day 2




As I have previously mentioned, I was lucky enough to go to New York City in late June for a few days - and had the most amazing time! Here are the outfits I wore out there...


Day 2: Our 2nd day involved a guided tour around Grand Central station, and a trip up the Rockefeller Center on an extremely rainy day in the city. My ever-so-slightly ill-advised choice of outfit was made up of a blue cropped cami and motel pencil skirt from Topshop, and gladiator sandals from River Island




NYC - The Outfits - Day 1


As I have previously mentioned, I was lucky enough to go to New York City in late June for a few days - and had the most amazing time! Here are the outfits I wore out there...


Day 1: We we all extremely tired on our first day and spent most of the time getting our bearings, so I chose to wear my multi coloured thigh-split midi dress from Tosphop, with a pair of lime green converse and RetroSuperFuture glasses (as well as an extremely large donut bun!) The dress made for a perfect outfit - it kept me both cool yet stylish, and was extremely practical!





Body Gossip - The Flashmob









I must seem like such a stranger... but I'm back! Apologies for not posting for what feel like a few centuries, but luckily for you, I have a lot to catch up on! You may notice that I am temporarily not sticking to posting on just fridays - so little time, so much to do!

You may remember me talking about the positive body image charity Body Gossip in one of my earlier posts - on 28th June, I was lucky enough to be an honorary ambassador for their national flashmob campaign!

The main event was held at London's South Bank Centre, where a turnout of around 100 people came together to hold up hearts describing their favourite body part in a public stand to embrace who you are (I chose my hair!)
The whole experience was completely new to me yet so exciting... I was interviewed for national newspapers and magazines, and met incredible people with truly inspiring stories. Nikki Grahame from Big Brother was also supporting the cause too!

Check out the photos, and read more on the event here: http://www.bodygossip.org/news/flashmob-we-did-it








Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Word of the Week... IMPUDENT.

Nothing wrong with expanding your vocabulary and knowledge of words.  Who knows when you may encounter or need to use them..  This word has two meanings.  Let's focus on the second one.  Here’s the word of this week:

Impudent: Adjective.
2.        Shameless or brazenly inmodest.        

Try using it in a sentence.  

Big Apple Don't Chew| TiRon x Ayomari

Don’t you see em envy…
Don’t you want it now?…



It’s no denying these two make incredible music together.  Check out a new ‘Paid in Full’ geared track  from the duo below:   




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Time Warp... 2009 : Love is a Losing Game | Amy Winehouse

Circa 2009.
Today marks two years.  *Sigh.  Another brilliant artist gone too soon.  R.I.P Ms. Winehouse. 


Interview: Earl Sweatshirt Uncapped

Miss Info:  You’re such like a level headed guy
Earl:  No, I’m pretty ridiculous…

These teases ofBurgundyare killing me softly.  I’m ready for the album version already!  Anywho, watch Earl discuss his upcoming album Doris, his stress reliever, thoughts on MCHG and more including brief intermissions of his performance via Vitamin Water & FADER. 





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Trillectro 2013 FULL Line- Up Announced...


Welp TRILLseekers... it's finally here... the full line-up to Trillectro 2013!  



Tickets:
$30- $100 @ ticketfly.com

For more information visit:  Trillectro.com
Hope to see you all there!
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Video: I Am Who Am (Killin' Time)| Mac Miller x Niki Randa

Your aura…
Is something you ain’t even sure of…

Watching Movies With The Sound Off in stores now. 



Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Shut Up| Trinidad James x Travis Scott


Security let me through..
before I act a fool...




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Jhene Aiko talks 'Sail Out' EP, Alter Egos + debuts new track 'Bed Peace'

'Sail Out' is a happy medium between 'Sailing Souls' and 'Souled Out'....



The lovely Ms. Aiko sits down with the Rap-Up to discuss her new music, features, her alter ego and zodiac signs.  Watch below. 



She has done it again.  Her songwriting is so relatable.  Watch as she performs her latest track 'Bed Peace'..effortlessly, below:


Video: I Don't Like Me| K. Michelle

I don't feel so pretty today....


This is a deep one.  K tackles the issue of low self esteem and insecurity in this video over powerful track, I Don't Like Me.  Check it out:




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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Video: Hive| Earl Sweatshirt x Casey Veggies x Vince Staples

Lighter fluid for the matchbox...
Striking.


New visual/track from Earl's highly anticipated upcoming album, Doris, slate for release on August 20th.  I'm so ready.  Vince flows over this track like water.. seriously.  Check it out below::



Jay-Z talks Argument w/ Kanye over "Oceans"+ "Holy Grail"...


Interview:  BBC Radio 1
Creditor: theLIFEfiles
  
Very interesting. I honestly must say, I think that these fit perfect on MCHG.  Considering the final project of them both, these tracks wouldn't have fit well with the "feel" of Watch the Throne.  I'm glad it turned out this way.  If you haven't heard the awesome MCHG album or any of these tracks, take a listen to 'Oceans' below featuring Frank Ocean.  Deep.