Sunday, June 28, 2009

MOS DEF IS BACK FORRREEAALL!! I HAVE NO WORDS




I HAVE NO WORDS. PLEASE ENJOY THIS HIP HOP 101 ESTATIC DOPENESS
Start the video at 37 seconds
p.s. if anybody has this instrumental I need this like YESTERDAY!!

Friday, June 26, 2009

MY COMPETITION!!


In the rare times I think about another artist when I'm in the zone this is the guy who I honestly think I can compete with sonically and visually. Anyways this video MADE me get back in the studio and work on finishing Laserproof Love. But I'll just let you see when the album drops. Let the games begin. I'm coming for you Mr. West. ***Side Note money, fame, relationships, and even family cannot satisfy only a real interaction with Jesus Christ not religion and a high church service but an encounter with the true and living God fam that's some real talk I would NEVER lie to ya'll. Much love**
Please enjoy this genre defying, heart breaking dopeness. **BE SURE TO WATCH IN HQ AND IN FULL SCREEN**

Peace and a half,
A

Songs That Motivate Me


This song by Marvin Gaye touches my soul especially the string arrangement in the middle. For a while I had this weird thing where I felt I would touch the world in a huge way but die at an early age. I'm sure it won't happen now but maybe that's why this song touches me in a weird way. But I'm good fam. It took me a while to guess the 3 people he was singing about can you figure it out? I'd like to dedicate this to MJ as well in light of recent events. Please enjoy this nostalgic, commemorative dopeness.

THESE SHOES ARE PERFECT






So I admit I thought I was the stuff when I designed my shoes but when I saw the black white red and green shoes my design just seemed like it was smashed in comparison. I love the texture of the heel and the zippers. Just a clue for all of my designers. Zippers are definitely back in. Please enjoy this minimalistic, swagger strutting dopeness.

peace and a half,
A

Touched by an Angel




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tp-nbchmHU
CLICK HERE FOR ANOTHER SONG I COULDN'T EMBEDD


This guy Bill Evans is or was the truth musically. His touch (or dynamics of placing chords) was almost angelic. It's the perfect blend just enough bass but not too hard to leave a melodic shriek of sorts. I as a jazz musician look up to this person. I've gotta get better so I don't feel intimidated by his playing. Please enjoy this gentle, awe-inspiring, jazzy dopeness.

p.s. I can't believe a girl with a voice like that is smoking sad stuff.

Peace and a half,
A

Thursday, June 25, 2009

R.I.P. Michael Jackson. My thoughts





So apparently to some my suggestion may be controversial but I'm not trying to say let's make a day where we worship Michael Jackson my view is. If a groundhog can be celebrated out of superstition why not Michael Jackson the greatest musician to do it worldwide. I study pop culture and music worldwide and I think he deserves it. He's not perfect who is. Study someone you admire and you will find a flaw and even if you don't it's there. Michael Jackson was a tortured soul who tried his best to fit in but then he decided to create despite the fact that he didn't and he reminds me no matter who is against you or what they say you still can create something that can transcend anyone's struggle or reality including your own. So in honor of him please enjoy this chart defying legendary diamond status attaining dopeness.

peace and half,
A