Video: “BK BK BK” Maino
When I see videos like this, it’s makes me proud to be from BROOKLYN USA! You may not like Maino or he may not be the best but he went in on this joint. When people say BK is a big place believe them, just take a look.
D.W.S.T. Chapter 1: 2oz.
“Drunken words, Sober Thoughts” been out for a minute now, hard copies is moving and downloads are going up. Lut’s been grinding for a minute, I think y’all ought to take him seriously cause he’s no slump on the mic. I ‘been’ had D.W.S.T on the pod play, in addition to the the other three mixtapes [Cure 4 the Sickness, The Hangover, and the 80 Proof Mixtape], I don’t why I fronted and didn’t put it on the blog.
I knew this dude for a long ass time, download now!
success is a fertile soil for a weed called pride, but i’ll take a pull for a week long high. if i bag it up is the streets gon’ buy.
-Absolut’
Check him out @:
http://absothegreat.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/AbsoTheGreat
After The Storm
After work on Friday, on my way home, I tried to conceptualize new ideas from old ideas and designs, and some ideas to put on paper as well. I’ve been thinking about mixing medias, using P R I S M A C O L O R markers and watercolours to get the start of a new look-book. Anyway, after the storm, around sunset, the sky was beautiful. It was maybe sepia toned. I wish I got the shot somewhere else, but my room window sufficed, and was convenient. I had to lower the aperature on my camera to get the color and the silhouette. I like the urban feel, the color looks great. I definitely need a Nikon.
NYC Red
Keep It Surreal!
Video: Mos Def featuring Slick Rick – The Auditorium
From Mos Def’s new album The Ecstatic.
Sun K. Kwak: Enfolding 280 Hours
March 27–July 5, 2009
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor
Korean-born, New York City–based artist Sun K. Kwak is creating a site-specific work composed of approximately three miles of black masking tape in the fifth-floor Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery. The mural-like piece will be affixed to the walls and pillars.
Drawing with masking tape has become her signature form of expression. Kwak continues to challenge perceptions of familiar surroundings with this technique, which for her is both meditative and performative.
For more information check out BrooklynMuseum.org.
Habana Outpost & Market
Great summer activity! Enjoi good food, musiq, art, design and bohemian folk in Brooklyn. That’s if you’re into those kind of things.
Outpost Market brings together the hottest local designers and artists in one big, colorful outdoor marketplace. Local DJs, frozen mojitos, and kids stuff make it the perfect opportunity for everyone to get together and support the community.
Look fly and shop local – shop Outpost Market!!!
Outpost Market @ Habana Outpost Fort Greene
757 Fulton Street at South Portland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Telephone 718.858.9500
Weekends, noon to 6pm
Brooklyn Haitian Parade ’09
Some pictures from the Haitian Parade on Sunday that took place up Nostrand Ave. The marchers begin marching down the street from me, so I decided to get out and take some photos.
A Spike Lee Joint x Tribeca Film Festival
Celebrities came out for for the Premiere of Spike Lee’s new movie ‘Kobe Doin’ Work’ at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on April 25, 2009 in New York City. Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Robert DeNiro, director Spike Lee and Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal attend a screening of “Kobe Doin’ Work.” And Professional Footbal Player Chad Johnson and Spike Lee exchange information.
ESPN Gala Presents “Kobe Doin’ Work” At The 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. The mission of the TribecaFilm Festival is “to enable the international film community and the general public to experience the power of film by redefining the film festival experience.” The Tribeca Film Festival was founded to celebrate New York City as a major filmmaking center and to contribute to the long-term recovery of lower Manhattan. The Tribeca Film Festival has become one of the most prominent film festivals in the world.
Happy Mother’s Day Mommy =)
Don’t you wish I was your son. [LOL] I’m just joking with that statement, but Happy Mother’s Day Mommy! She’s the best, even when she makes ANGRY >:O . I think she partially spoils me. If I didn’t have any reserve, she would try to get me anything I’d ask for, she’d do the same for my brother and sister as well, but I’d settle for less as long as I have her. Happy Mother’s Day Mommy! Enjoi your day!
el fin.
Baby Spike
Baby Spike! Ford started calling me Baby Spike as semester began to wind down and started to catch on – Doug, Ryan, Hersch, and I think Nic’. I decided to run with it ’cause Spike is a prominent figure in our culture and I wouldn’t mind my work being praised for its credit. Not only is Spike influential, he’s from Fort Green, in Brooklyn, and owns his own production company. Like that would be a surprise. Like Spike, I would love to have Harris-Williams-owned or related businesses in the future.
Happy Madre’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all those beautiful mother’s out there, as Jamie said, “you still got it.” I don’t know how Mother’s day was spent in any other households, but mine was dedicated to my grammy – she’s a strong, God-fearing woman and I love her so much. On Mother’s day, my mommy kind of put everything in retrospect, that even though my grammy faces so much adversity, she knows how to call upon the Lord for help. I can honestly say she was always religious. But what can you expect from a “old school” Jamaican. Even though I’m not as religious as I should be, I remember the first gospel song my grammy taught me, well us (my brother, sister, and cousins, as well), Can’t Even Walk. She deserves all that she was given on Mother’s Day, family, edible arrangements, roses, and ballons. Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoi your day ladies.
el fin.
WE DID IT
The order came in this morning at 9:39am; I’m feeling great. The shirts weren’t exactly how I wanted, but I’m still beyond reality right now. I won’t give you the satisfaction or dissatifaction of what was wrong, however it’s really miniscule.
More photos after the jump.
The Stomping Grounds
Home is where the heart is! We definitely came a long way; this is only the beginning…
el fin.
“I Stay Coogi’d Down to the Socks”
Today marks the 12th year anniversary of Christopher “Frank White” Wallace’s death. Wallace, best known as Biggie, Biggie Smalls, BIG, Notorious B.I.G, released his debut album in 1994, Ready To Die. He was a central figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene and increased New York’s visibility at a time when hip hop was mostly dominated by West Coast artists.
On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His double-disc set Life After Death, released fifteen days later, hit #1 on the U.S. album charts and was certified Diamond in 2000. Wallace was noted for his “loose, easy flow”,dark semi-autobiographical lyrics and storytelling abilities. Since his death, a further three albums have been released. MTV ranked him at #3 on their list of The Greatest MCs of All Time.[Because of his success and influence on music, he has become a cultural icon.
In Memory of Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997)
More photos and videos after the jump
Video: The Human Experience
Don’t miss the opportunity to view an “extraordinary, visually stunning, and hauntingly beautiful film.”
THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
TOMORROW, TUESDAY MARCH 3RD at 2:00PM & 7:00PM IN ALUMNI HALL.
The LEAD ROLE & ASSISTANT PRODUCER/WRITER will be there!!!
Please note that the film is being shown in its rough cut version as the film is nearing its completion.
el fin.
IMAGINECONEY
Imagine Coney: Bold Ideas for Coney Island’s Future
Imagine Coney – Exhibition on view Wednesday, February 4 – Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Gallery Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat: 11 am – 5 pm. Closed Thursday and Sunday.
An event you might want to check out. For those who are concerned with the new future, revitalization, of Coney Island, you can see the current ideas on exhibition and you can also submit your ideas and/or designs.
The Municipal Art Society
457 Madison Avenue
New York, NY
MoMA Atlantic/Pacific pt.2
More pictures of the MoMA Atlantic/Pacific Street art outside the museums walls. By the way, I’m in this train station almost everyday to get home. That means I get to see these replications, almost everyday, FOR FREE!
Conceived by Doug Jaeger, founder of thehappycorp, the purpose of the underground campaign is to create a greater awareness of the MoMA collection housed at their Midtown location. For casual passersby, signs posted at payphones throughout the station instruct on how to dial the toll-free MoMA factline for audio information about the works, but planners can download the full audio commentary to iPods, making it that much easier to get a little cultured. In addition to the audio features, a customized project website includes a map and guide to the artworks.
MoMA Atlantic/Pacific
In a gift to the city’s subway riders, MoMA takes over Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street subway station, filling the station with reproductions of over 50 works of art in the MoMA collection. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, walk through the station to see images of works by Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Charles Eames, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, and many other great artists, filmmakers, and designers.
Check out the video tour here
Video: All Of The Above
Maino Feat. T-Pain – All Of The Above
Off If Tomorrow Comes – great motivational, I dig it!
Our 44th President
Barack Obama, (Artist: Concep)
Since we’re on the topic of the new administration I thought it’d be nice to see an illustration of Barack Obama by one of my favorite and/or admired artist, Concep.
ONLY NY – Old New York Subway Archives
During the Graffiti Movement New York City was truly a canvas, which is heavily depicted in the photos. The photos have an authentic vintage and grungy feel which is hard to replicate nowadays.
More Foto’s after the jump.
Brooklyn Go Hard 1940s
David Winter: New York City Subway Destination Scrolls, 1940s c.
Brooklyn Go Hard, Vintage!
Chad Harris
Broccoli
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