The Art Of Strange

TTYL : TIL THE MINUTE BEFORE FOREVER

2008-07-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

HOWDY!!!

I KNOW SOME MINDS ARE STIRRING IN A BIG BOWL OF ALPHABET SOUP RIGHT ABOUT NOW AND I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LONG WAIT. I HAVENT BLOGGED IN SO LONG, IT TOOK ME ABOUT 6 TRYS TOTAL WITH LOGGING ON TO THIS THING. SO HERE'S WASSUP:

DEAR OZ OR ATLANTA,

I AM CLOSING THIS BLOGGING CHAPTER AND WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE LIFESTYLE OF THE ART OF STRANGE PRESENTED BY ART NOUVEAU MAGAZINE (www.artnouveaumagazine.com)ALL GREAT THINGS MUST TRANSITION (NEVER COME TO AN END) INTO SOME GREATER! AWW FUCK IT - LET ME JUST STOP THE B/S...HERE!!!

NO OJ'N HERE...IT'S FREAL FREAL!!! ARE YOU EXCITED OF THIS SOMETHING NEW?!?! I AM!!! LIVE ART + LIVE PERFORMANCES + DRINKS!!!
ART NOUVEAU MAGAZINE IS GIVING IT TO YOU ON THURSDAYS!!!! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU GOT INTO A CLUB FOR $7 AND WITNESSED SOME STRANGE SHIT?!

AS FOR THIS BLOG AND ME...OUR FLING IS OVER. I CANNOT STAY IN ONE SPOT BUT WHO'S TO SAY...YOU WON'T HEAR NOR SEE FROM ME AGAIN...?! THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING...NOW IT'S TIME FOR ME TO TEST UR OTHER SENSES, (*hint)I WANT TO DANCE AT THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUES...NEXT.

-STRANGEFRUIT

Why Kelis is top 10 Females of all time in my book...

2008-07-01T21:14:00.001-07:00

Look at her feet....arguably the greatest sneaker of all time. This is YEARS ago...thumbs down to all you benevolent losers, who jumped on this sneaker thing in the last couple years. Some shit just aint for you...like being dope, check the box next to that.

P.S. Nasir Jones is Killing Shit!
Links to some leaked tracks in the near future.

Sin.

Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2009

2008-07-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

With exception to some of the footwear, I like the collection, though it may be i little early to call it that, I predict that there will be numerous changes and adjustments before it is available to the public.

Sin.

James Dean

2008-07-01T20:52:00.000-07:00

off-screen swagger was astronomical.
Leonardo DiCaprio x Brad Pitt x 10000.

He passed in a race car crash at a very young age...with a reputation of looking death in the eyes.

"Live fast. Die young. Leave a good looking corpse."

Sin.

Kaws for I-D Magazine

2008-07-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

monumental.

Sin.

Girls, Girls, Girls.

2008-06-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

Adriana Lima

Jessica White

Gisele

"She dess her ass off and her walk is mean.
the only thing wrong with ma, she always on the scene.
...damn she fine, but she party all the time."

-Shawn Carter

Sin.

Keith Haring

2008-06-16T10:04:00.000-07:00

Leave your mark on the world.
How will you be remembered?

Sin.

When I grow up, I want to be...

2008-06-15T18:38:00.000-07:00

Jean-Michael Basquiat was the definition of dope, around the time that the term "dope" was initiated in the fashion that we use it today. His African influenced, but very street art caught the eyes of many art appreciators in the 80's, but away from the canvas, his style of dress was impeccable, a style that i can only attempt to emulate, and pray to be compared to. In the video above, he's with the god Andy Warhol in 1984...he died of a heroin overdose in '88.

Sin.

:-/

2008-06-14T18:43:00.000-07:00

Terry Richardson is a beast.

2008-06-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

Tom Ford ad

Sin.

Seeing Sounds.

2008-06-09T15:52:00.000-07:00

I've only heard a few tracks, but the shit sounds like its going to be my favorite for a while...like some modern day Tribe Called Quest shit.

Anti Matter - N*E*R*D

Sin.

Art in its purest.

2008-06-09T15:51:00.000-07:00

illshit.
Sin.

browse.

2008-06-04T12:12:00.002-07:00

The VideO below..has caught my attention..from merely a myspace pg.. first it was the song..the beat.. nd then thee voice...

ABROAD..is where i belong..

The swedish singer/songwriter..has the voice of a saint..i do admire.

Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson who goes by the stage name.. Li Lykke

Raised by artistic parents a photograper and musician...she is an artist we ought to lOOk out for..
I LOVE HER MUSIC!

BOmB!

2008-06-04T12:12:00.001-07:00

BAG. BORROW. OR STEAL..

2008-06-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

MooOhahahah YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS its REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..

ND IM ON THEEE WAITING LIST..UNTIL.. SARAH JESSICA BUYS MY OWN..AS WELL!!!

Simply Genius

2008-05-30T14:31:00.000-07:00

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.
the concept, the delivery, the execution, the manifestation...I am impressed
I dont like alot of new rappers, but Wale is impressive. Whether Mark Ronson is to blame(or thank) or whether Wale held his own in the Brainstorming room, the outcome is simply beautiful. It has been hyped for the last couple months and it has lived up to it. I suggest u take a listen.

Sin.

This one is just as good if not better.

2008-05-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Kanye didnt intend to release these alternate versions of Flashing Lights. They leaked. And I like the official version...alot, but I also like this one...alot. You decide.

Sin.

The Soundtrack to My Life

2008-05-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

Devils Pie - D Angelo
From the soundtrack of the movie that I was named after.

Sin.

Protect Ya Neck

2008-05-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

A London based graffiti artist, Decapitator, is taking an interesting approach to leaving his mark. the Sex and the City billboard is his most recent. The homie gets busy.

Sin.

viva la vida.

2008-05-21T21:52:00.000-07:00

Violet Hill - Coldplay
this shit has been on repeat for hours...literally.

Sin.

Inflation at its finest

2008-05-19T17:59:00.001-07:00

Supreme blazers were being resold at prices from 150 to 300 around this time last year.
This picture surfaced on the web last summer. Afterwards, prices for the shoe jumped to 400 to 600 and remain there even today.
Anyone who wanted Supreme blazers that didn't get them has this picture to thank.

ps. I'm one of those people...but I'm no longer bitter about it.

Sin.

Summer's Cool: Pierre Hardy

2008-05-17T02:21:00.001-07:00

An immaculate tread in these...is one for the summer!

May 15th-Dover Street Market was blessed with these new Pierre Hardy arrivals. Another special limited edition release, "Cruzeiro", will indeed hurt a few feelings + coin purses (what?! a man can carry a coin purse too,smh) this summer with it's metallic calfskin with terry towelling. These are something serious in my (important) opinion. lol

I'm blessed to have a summer birthday. In other words, I accept my birthday gifts early/late. My size you may ask? 36 (4Y)/37 (5y). Thanks! I love you oh so much!

Sigh-that reminds me, I need some European friends.

Summer's Cool: Rono Ice Cream store

2008-05-17T02:15:00.000-07:00

just what Summer needs...a cool ice cream store, thanks Hiroyuki Miyake! Now bring this to the Atlanta!

I have an eerie eye like Joel Peter Witkin

2008-05-17T01:36:00.000-07:00

Photographer Joel Peter Witkin...and his art keeps my attention.

His keen eye for imagery is very controversial due to the subjects he uses (the deformed, limbs, cadavers etc etc). Many say he is exploiting these figures in wrong manner. However, odd as it may seem...I can relate in some strange way.

No matter what critics say...at the end of the day...every and any thing is art.

Visit http://www.edelmangallery.com/witkin.htm for more of Peter's work.

O HOW I LOVE THEE.....

2008-05-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

ms.monroe: i live for her

[i need sum new things to + to the collection]

★

2008-05-15T08:03:00.000-07:00

So last night, i spent some time downloading all kinds of music, well everything besides RAP MUSIC, only HIP HOP is appealing to my ears.

[ruckus.com always keeps me happy]

MUSIC has been apart of my life for soooooo long, many DO NOT know that i used to write and do a lil vocals.[spending a little time in Dallas Austin's studio, years ago though]

this shit is nothing but HAWT!!!! especially since "THE NEPTUNES" produced it, ive been a slight fan of her for a minute, i'm in love with the album "LIKE A VIRGIN" but when i heard who would be involved with her new album i knew the deal!

The "F" Word

2008-05-15T03:32:00.000-07:00

lmao this caught me off guard!

with her tired apology.

GOOD READ: WAX POETICS

2008-05-15T02:57:00.000-07:00

I read alot of art/soul based magazines(which sometimes feature the sub cultures of sneakers/streetwear fashion) from time to time because they cover most of my personal interests.

Wax Poetics-#2 in my top 5 mag reads.

My favorite issue #22-Betty Davis
(sidenote: She was before the Badu/Lil Kim!!! don't even get me started on how much I love this woman's persona! America was NOT ready for her lol)

I'm an old soul for funk/soul, so I dig into stuff like this. I've been reading into WP for a couple of years now and even though back issues are hard to obtain the reach is worth it. Hopefully, I'll be able to own all of the back issues someday!

"I'm FIVE"

2008-05-15T02:32:00.000-07:00

In the mist of my browsing boredom...this tee caught my eye and may even be purchased.

Dan Monick (of Blood is the New Black) reminds us of these old popular cigarette vending machines, when TRUTH commercials did not exist. It was easy to get a nicotine fix at the age of 12 back then. I like this tee (not a smoker) b/c under the "NO ONE UNDER 18 MAY OPERATE THIS MACHINE" sign...someone carved "I'm FIVE".

And I will marry YOU today

2008-05-15T01:52:00.000-07:00

...you know how I feel.

Hey Mista'...not you, your handles.

Everyone nose.

2008-05-14T15:29:00.000-07:00

Finally!

Sin.

Marta: Back to Basics

2008-05-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

Ok...now she's on a shirt?

Black thought is a monster.

2008-05-13T16:49:00.000-07:00

Listen!

Sin.

Dont know if you've seen this...

2008-05-13T16:47:00.000-07:00

Its old but...pay attention .

Sin.

Banksy.

2008-05-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

a remarkable graffiti artist, a future legend in fact, if not already.
The picture above was illustrated in Brooklyn.
He was recently inspired by a John Mayer tag. The result was...

Sin.

How songs are written.

2008-05-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

John Mayer is a damn fool.
If you look closely, you'll find the Indian dude from 40 year old virgin.

Sin.

If properly executed...

2008-05-11T12:18:00.000-07:00

the jacket on the left could be ill.

But only if properly executed.
Its from the 2008 Beach Fighters collection for Quicksilver.

Sin.

Kaws and effect

2008-05-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

Simply amazing.
I wrote a research paper on Kaws, my sophomore year in high scool(a few years ago). I wish I had this footage to share then.

Sin.

Fashion Institute of Technology.......

2008-05-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

UNEXPECTEDLY ACCEPTED ME again!!!!!!

[if u know me PERSONALLY, u know momz was against me being in NY by myself, being that she is from Brooklyn]

so the DECISION is NOW up to ME and NO ONE else....
lookin' @ the things i've started here[atl] and being that this was unepected and i only have a few months to prepare......i'm in DEEP THOUGHT MODE

2008-05-09T22:20:00.001-07:00

their cute :giggle:

love life??? what can & can't i say about it.....

Change

2008-05-08T22:35:00.000-07:00

"...i'll creep up, sneak up
invited or not. welcomed or not
the special guest, the mistress, or secret lover
i am the decoy of joy
that steals tears from your mother
i am the misfit
with one drift
on high shit
either or
further more
you have no control
on the creases in your life
that i will fold
some will sell their souls...
for the good in me
then cheat on me
with fame
others will wish for me
blissfully
pray on their knees
in my name
then...
there are those who will stay far
minds ajar
for the sake of same
it does not matter
it'll never matter
i will still come
i am change."
-Change

Time's a wasting...my change is so near it's haunting me. Only because everything is starting to become so real. My parents recently granted me full support with my decision to move up north. I have a couple of months until my move however, I know I still have alot to get done before I depart. Dun dun dun.

Why havent I done this??

2008-05-08T19:24:00.000-07:00

Feist is infinitely ill.
I first caught wind of her after her song "my moon my man" was featured on a Verizon commercial.
Companies often choose, less famous, "on the cusp" -type artists to be featured in their commercials(I.E. Kenna's "out of control" for Sony's PSP), and often, I research the artists. Feist was no different and I wasn't at all disappointed by what I found and heard. Its been about a year, and I can still pick up and listen to any one her CD's. If you aint hip to it, I suggest you get familiar.

Sin.

Lil Kim As Virgin Mary [promo pic]

2008-05-07T23:39:00.001-07:00

A picture says a thousand words...

And I am so sorry but I do not have time to list them all.

EWWWW...

2008-05-07T16:14:00.001-07:00

...Why do i like these?

Releasing on June 17th...in kids sizes only.

Sin.

And another one....

2008-05-07T15:50:00.000-07:00

Gucci ad, displaying their releases for May.

The Jacket is Nylon, and will run you about 1200USD.

Sin.

Speaking of Bow Ties

2008-05-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

...your fan isn't that HIGH.

A good look...

2008-05-06T16:09:00.000-07:00

I am presently obsessed with sartorialism ...which is basically the culture derived from the acknowledgment, and appreciation for other cultures, paticualrly in recognizing the exquisite style of ordinary people on the street. There are several sites that take the title of sartorialists...my favorite being Hel-looks.com, a Dutch blog.

Sin.

I really like these ads...

2008-05-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

...the bags ain't bad neither.
Raf Simmons x Eastpak collaboration.

Sin.

Earful.

2008-05-05T19:32:00.000-07:00

Radiohead- In Rainbows.
dont think Gay Pride...think Psychedelic Drugs. This album is illshit.

Gnarls Barkley- Odd Couple.
also extremely dope, though i didnt like it at first listen.

Kanye in a spinning studio while playing Gnarls Barkley's "No time soon".

Spinning Studio from kwest on Vimeo.

Sin.

Lastnight: Glow In The Dark

2008-05-05T13:35:00.001-07:00

Lastnight, my sister treated me to the Glow In The Dark Concert here in Atlanta (really, Gwinett). Our seats were great! This was my 2nd time witnessing Kanye live. I went to a low budget performance of his about 6 years ago Lol what a huge difference!
(sorry for the poor pic)

The overall concert was immaculate. Lupe, NERD, Rhianna, and Kanye all did their thang! Good show. I simply wore a bow tie that I snatched from one of my father's tuxedos and black bottoms.

We got frostys after the concert, :) I was too happy.

I, apologize

2008-05-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

With the look of The Art Of Strange for the next couple of so and so's. The black was killing my eyes and I can barely see...period. So I'm working on it, patience. If you do not like it...feel free to email me your "carter-ish" opinions. chasmin@fruitmaterials.com. Most likely I will not respond. Keep it swell! and be happy!

the NEW man in my LIFE.....

2008-05-03T19:20:00.000-07:00

happens to be a 6 week yr. old y0rkie named DOLCE' who i have with the quickness become attached to.

Momz knew a breeder, so i talked her into gettin' me one & gracefully she did, besides the fact i talked her into buying SHADOW[my cocker spaniel] a few yrs. ago[were actually goin to sell him]

INTERNSHIP/JOB: i absolutely love et'! i see that i will be involved in sooooo many aspects!!!!!

i feel a little stressed DUE to some negative things in my life, in which i am about to IMMEDIATELY put to sleep, but other than that the new pup & internship puts a smile upon my face.....see: (^_^)

Eargasm: No Matter What

2008-05-03T12:25:00.000-07:00

Knock knock...T.I. is that you? Sooo it's no question who he is talkin' about (duh). Lol In my book "10 ways to become successful" (oh...you ain' know!? yes) # 3. Listen to a T.I. song.

"YA CAN HATE IF YA WANT TO...BUT YA WASTING YA TIME!"-T.I.

Now lets see how many ppl gon' jump back on T.I. after paper trail...because ya know they lovin' Shawty Lo now. *rolls eyes*

Marta: pt2

2008-05-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

Smh

Marta: Chick on pills

2008-05-02T20:12:00.000-07:00

Smh...drugs.
smh

Names You Do Not Have To Know

2008-05-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Abigail Johnson. Yang Huiyan. Heidi Horten. Christina Green.

All share what in common?

These women...are billionaires.

Titles: "Get Like Me"

Yesterday (Thursday)

2008-05-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

May 1st-

...was hectic yesterday. My day started at 4:30 AM and by 2:00 PM I was ready to retire. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday for a physical and some shots for school.

The physical-
Ok physicals are nothing to me. My doctor was actually surprised at the great shape I am in for my age. I take care of my temple because my life depends on it. Hmm, we all want this perfect body when spring break and summer hits. I try to execute some things ALL year 'round.

Although I love LOVE my foods fried I have a balanced diet. I drink light liquids(NO SODA) and water daily. I stretch and exercise. Stay active to keep my body moving. I keep my skin golden. I do not smoke anymore nor drink. I just love being healthy!

My BMI is perfect. My doctor explained to me that I will not have any trouble with my weight until I hit about 35 years old (then I will probably have to watch the fried foods lol).

An important relationship in life to have is definitely one with your doctor(s).

*Have frequent check-ups; They are important believe it or not. It's nothing to be afraid of when it comes to knowing your mental and physical states. Unless you are a doctor yourself, you'll never know your current state if you do not seek professional help. Take time to have that on time check up with all of your doctors before it's too late.

*Question your doctors; If you do not understand something or quite do not get what is going on with your body, question it! See what the future has in-store for your body and how you can prevent all of the bad things due to some bad habits.

*Listen to your doctors; Why? because you're not a doctor. And if you disagree...always always get a second or third opinion.

*Keep your shit updated; Lmao I had to get 3 shots yesterday which left me sick all day today. Schedule and attend your physicals!

*Do not forget your candy; Yes, you may be grown but your doctors still owe you some candy at the end of each visit. So whether you get a sucker or a good piece of advice...take it, and thank your doctors.

Your body is important...take care of it. Results from bad habits may not show up now but years later, you will see them. And for some of you...you might not have the chance...because it'll be too late and you'll be dead. :)

Eargasm: The Come Up

2008-05-01T02:13:00.000-07:00

My week's repeat...

Remember Ms Jade? "Money man tell me WTF is up!?!"

I'm just saying thou! Never will I be satisfied with my funds and that's one thing ppl has the right to call me skant on. Sometimes I get real iggnit with my finances but let me stop. It's not classy...this "money talk".

You know how I'm feelin' thou!

"It aint a guy thing or a girl thing...it's a me thing gettin high and drunk every weekend."

Another Cha-Ching.

Young Folk'...good read! "BE"

2008-05-01T01:39:00.000-07:00

(March 08 issue)

FORTUNATELY, my parents do NOT believe in subscribing to typical fashion magazines for "D-R" and I. My mom is always on me about a "good read" when it comes to flipping through a magazine. Young folk' the summer is coming fast...real fast. So let me add something to your "must haves" for summer 08.

Subscribe to Black Enterprise this summer. My circle is a small one...made up of ppl from ages 18-22. Meaning some are either graduating from High School come May...or college! And "BE" needs to be in your hands and carriers at all times for those sit and wait moments.

I keeps me a "BE" on me. Great asset to any young black aspiring entrepreneur and quite handy if I may add. Especially when I go to get my wig done. There's nothing better than sitting under the dryer and reading good business stories along with possible new contacts in a mag.

So sure, it's easy...TOO easy to be vulnerable to pick up a fashion or music mag for the latest things to buy. Hmm how about you become the supplier one day? Find better ways to invest, relate, and spend your money come summer 08' because I know I will!

Thanks mom for the non stop "BE" reads! I'll definitely be on the cover one day...so I suggest you start reading.

Cha-ching.

Resume: Sneaker Connoisseur

2008-05-01T00:43:00.000-07:00

Get over myself you'll think (with this sneaker ish)? No, darlings! I added "sneaker connoisseur" to my resume the other day because "collector" just doesn't fit my description anymore.(giggles) Not saying I've completely had it with collecting but after 5 long years (+months)...ya girl, is pretty much knowledgeable with this culture.

(miss pacman dunks)
When I think of my hardcore "collecting" days...I shamefully think about the amount of cash I'd actually burn. Urks me never the less. Back then you could call me a show off. I was down for hurting feelings and turning heads with my tippy toes. Ya know, on the forums talking ish. In the buy/sell section whippin' the rares for 3 times retail in one week. Ha! And when mama would say "Chasmin you need a 9 to 5" my face would get stale...literally. I'd think to myself, "Where could I make $350 a week at a 9 to 5?". Not my forte'. And quite frankly, I don't think it ever will change.

I have went through about 120+ pairs of sneakers.

(Yes, you can pick your jaw back up now)...sold them...and switched up the laces from 4y to size 36 (if you catch my drift).So when I see when I see the "popularity contests" now...of course I'm just chillin'. Chillin' with the sneaker events, the battles, and anything sneaker release date related. And it's funny now because when I get the question "So what's the latest cop?" I think federals, then think "Oh, they meant sneakerrrrsss..damn."

(2004 Denim Hulks...your favor)
Please notice the change. I use to buy em' for me...now, I'm buying them for you. Simple as that. Besides, you can only catch me in two (yes, TWO) different types of sneakers. My black p.jensen canvases for errands and my white common projects for that chic first sunday look. Lol And probably you too...after you google both brands.

Anywho...I'm still looking for those swears wing tips, and I may just be set! So to the inquiring minds; I'm in pumps...necessary pumps at these Up To Par dinners/shots now a days. Watch the hoes start to call me "skanty" because my eyes are always closed in these razzi' shots. No, no...my future is not that bright! ...but my teeth very much so are.

Invest in some colgate and good floss please.

Rodney King Riots From '92

2008-04-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

Breathe-taking footage.we often hear stories of situations like this in 3rd world countries but not usually in the States...i couldn't imagine something like this happening today, but with the Bell Shooting, the streets may erupt again soon enough. Its amazing what anger can drive level-headed people to do.

Sin.

Alphabet Soup Thoughts

2008-04-27T23:43:00.000-07:00

[edit]

Just stay strong in the fight! :/

HOME

2008-04-27T12:19:00.001-07:00

SO yes i'm finally HOME!
i will be having a lot to talk about SOON, my internship starts on Thursday & im am also an employee there as well, which is a double blessing!

i do what??? LIVE FOR THIS MAGAZINE!!!!

"Strange Fruit"

2008-04-26T16:53:00.000-07:00

Why some unemployed chick (that's what I've been calling grown asses with nothing better to do lately..."unemployed")...msg'd me via myspace trying to school me on what "strange fruit" really means. And she was so forreal...too bad the feeling wasn't mutual.

(Over myspace)

I replied back "Lol" to her msg simply because I was living at the time. (hums) "...yet nobody knows your name."

On that note, I deleted my myspace again LOL sry sry...It's like BET to me. However,

www.myspace.com/fruitmaterials

Still waiting "Queen" (coleman) for you to work that voodoo of yours on FM's page.

(hums)..."Come...and get your life queen"

Oh and you know my fullname...so just facebook me. *middle finger*(Not with those apps thou!)

agh!!!

2008-04-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

my friend.since grade schoOl.smh..
LoOK WHAT WE'VE GROWN INTo.
lol
i love her!!!

LOoK IT UP! HEIDI B.!

YOUR SHIT IS ON HUMM

Speaking of Khia lmao

2008-04-24T23:57:00.000-07:00

She actually types...and to me that is funny as hell. Her blogs are hilarious. No, forreal...I laugh for about 5 minutes then become sad as hell. Like she's too old. However it's "Promotion peopleeeeeee promotion." I hate N...

Still goin' hard on Trina...I found this on Khia's page.

And I know I didn't win ALL of the spelling bees in school but damn can we spell R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

p.s. IGGERS!

wtf pt2 Uhhh Robert, You're rude.

2008-04-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

Im gettin' tired of N...

R. Kelly - Hairbraider [Official Music Video]
by deejoe

iggers.

However...(khia voice) "CHECK MY RECORD. YO BABY NAME LIL BANKHEAD!"

ATLANTAAAAA

2008-04-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

GoinAPe Mixtape by Stalley

2008-04-24T11:26:00.001-07:00

Definitely what music needs right now!

This is family here and with no exaggeration, Stalley's new GoinAPe mixtape is something to get familiar with. The message behind each song made me fall in love with each track. And of course he's doing it for the people!

Delivering music is all about being able to reach out to a whole and make them feel you with ALL five senses. And as the deliverer, it'll take only common sense to make that happen. Stalley keep givin em what they wantttttt.

Click the banner!!

or download your free copy here:
www.sendspace.com/file/j7f55c

:( wtf

2008-04-23T18:57:00.001-07:00

but RESPECT IT!...as Khia would say?

Dear Skanty: Polyganize Me (sp?)

2008-04-22T04:02:00.000-07:00

It's too early but I have a yoga/movie meet starting at 9AM. So wake up.

Gas.......is......almost.......4........dollars.

However I made Polyganize up but not this story! lmao

This whole Polygamy puddle is too funny! This is a soap forreal with no ending but far better than Passions. It's sick. I'm sick for following the story but hell my predictions were true! So it begins...

I literally laughed my ass off when I heard that some bored heffa' probably pranked call this whole thing. And as I was giggling...and then some, I found out it was a sista and yelled "Oh hell!"

Wait til I find her picture! Smh lmao tooooo funny.

Til then watch Nancy...you know she mad and ready to gut a skant's guts out with her beak. She is so rude...and if she shows those twins of hers one more 'gain pls be in tune for my call at 8pm up to the network.

I have no problem with this skanty mess...yall know how crazy ppl are, why ppl acting brand new to this? However...this camp needs to be shut down until they start paying DAMN TAXES!!! GAS IS TOO HIGH for me to helping out old filths in seek of a lifetime movie premier!!!

p.s. Eyebrow waxes are all on me for the 300+ of the poly wives...tell Lynn I sent cha'.

"Deny"

2008-04-21T18:17:00.000-07:00

No No...I did not delete you from my myspace. :( Do not ever think that! Hmm I just made a new one. Feel free to add...

myspace.com/peacecanhappennow

However, I am trigger happy with the "Deny" button. Ugh myspace is on some skanty mess. Clearly I am there for networking but some fall short when trying to comprehend that.

Guessing their brains are a tad dry too.

Where's the water?

Back to Reading

2008-04-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

Ok this week I will be on the prowl for a new book to read. Any suggestions? Let me re-phrase that...GOOD suggestions? All are welcomed. Lol

My brain is feelin' a lil dry...so yes, it needs some water.

IIN MY MiiND...

2008-04-20T18:41:00.000-07:00

speechless to your prescense...
and empty inside of your hands..ive had all my tears and
this is the last of my plans..
ive worked off the pain kept so deep within
hard as gravel and soft as skin
there is only emotion between you and i but nothing more
i find myself constantly trying to find new things in my life.
but i just cant seem to let go of the old..
im just drowining in his love..
full of deceit and embedded with the remorse of heartache.
he is my love.. and all i can take..
ive wrote so many of what use to be..
and now i just pray..that i can find me..
Soaked to the fullest what seems to be the sea..
but just like the salt..the tears are only me..
...there is much more for me to conquer...
but for now..he has taken over my soul.. could i call you anything else but love?
youve promised me anything and given me everything but regret..
lOVE is a loOsing game...is this the reason i am upset?
i think that everytime theres a cloud in the sky..my stars can never shine.
ive been so confused, so hurt, so blind..
what should i do?
this is all of me im pouring out to you..
giving up my heart..to become new
ive cried, and screamed..making this love..
not what it seems..
making your touch ..as real as my dreams..
give me this kiss to endure..the last of my rain..
i rather.be seduced..then to feel your pain..

i love.

Happy Birthday Chong!

2008-04-20T14:52:00.000-07:00

Today is my dearest good friend's birthday. And as always she was gorgeous lastnight!

PF Chang's was sweet! Crazy you swell job with the gatherin'!

And as always...Rhayne had me laughin the whole night smh. You are "soW"!

Anywho...check pmqn.wearethenow.com for more pics ugh and horrible shots of me. Lastnite was too funny...or maybe it was the drinks that keep me laughin? Idk.

Hmm and since you are sitting to the right to me (in the comp. lab)...Look a person down frm me...she is HUUUGE :(

Bow in the presence of greatness!

2008-04-16T19:20:00.000-07:00

A shot from Kanye's glow in the dark rehearsal. It looks just like the sky, don't it?

Sin.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

2008-04-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

Ok I'm back early :) Don't worry you have missed NATHIN! I haven't been up to much just getting my narrow behind back into school and doing some last minute tax filin' (lol).

So many good things are to come! Let me refresh you:

This weekend should be tastefulllll :) One of my favorite favvvvvvorite gals birthday is coming up!

My sister is soon to be a Spelman Alum. I am oh so proud of her!

Oh and yea...my favorite twinkle twinkle little star (as she mentioned before) got her internship!! :)

I'm so happy/proud.

I told you...life is easy!

the internship....

2008-04-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

YES! i am EXTREMELY happpy to say.....

i got the INTERNSHIP with Tracy-Nicole

www.tracy-nicole.com/

finals this week & next, so look forward to a pretty nice update SOON

I LIVE FOR......

2008-04-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

HELLZ BELLZ

spring 2008 yummm

Hii - Liite

2008-04-08T15:59:00.001-07:00

of my day....

CLIPSE

2008-04-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

I cant for the life of me figure out why this duo are not at the very top of everybody's "favorites" list. They are my favorite group after Outkast. I used to get dressed to "Lord Willin'" in the morning in elementary school. I was dumbfounded because they were making references to shit that i would later on hear about in class. They represent the hoodest of hoods but yet, they speak so eloquently about their travels and experiences in far away lands with a conviction that made me feel that they couldn't be lying. I cant flex, at 12 years old i was like "fuck firefighters and superheroes" because i wanted to be like them. Name one rapper thats still making records that you can honestly admit that you want to be like? Soulja Boy? Fuck no...not even Wayne. Wayne is a genius in my opinion but I don't want to be like him. The worst part about it all, the Clipse dont sell the most when they drop. "Lordin Willin" went platinum but "Hell Hath No Fury" did not, and it was just as good, if not better. I mean the hit is amazingly good. Go out and listen to HHNF and tell me that shit ain't amazing. From the instrumentals to the wordplay to the concepts; all were just ridiculous. Long story short I hate to see people not get the recognition they deserve especially when i know there are people getting recognition that dont deserve it. Not to mention that I am the most extravagant connoisseur of fine rhyme one can encounter, I must have millions of mixtapes stored in my mental roladex, the illest of them all is "We got it for cheap vol. 2" if you haven't heard it, then you haven't heard a mixtape. Vol. 3 was just recently released and it was good but Vol. 2 is simply amazing. I swear I am not receiving a dime for this shit. My Conscience has been twisting my arm, something had to be said.

Sin.

Just give me 2 weeks

2008-04-04T06:37:00.000-07:00

I'm just a little down now and have been told last night "it's ok to cry". Most things are swell...some are not and that is when I catch myself. This may be a selfish thought but I feel as though I should be 100% satisfied in life on my own satisfactory scale.

Don't ever let anyone tell you...you don't deserve everything you want in life. Just make sure you respect your family, be kind to everyone, help out others, trust God only, and keep things moving...

So I am out of reach for two solid weeks.

:)

Love you, ttyl.

Whew..

2008-04-03T11:09:00.001-07:00

LOL..

IM COMING HOME AGAIN..

2008-04-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

:exhales:

and i feel the same for L.A.

EWWW!!!

2008-04-02T16:02:00.001-07:00

(anonymous) thats what we'll call him tOOday..

MONDAY!!
"i like you soOOOO MUCH...." - girl
"do yyoou.. i like you too" - boy
"yeah ii do" - girl
"cOoo..lets chill sometime?" - boy
" OK :-)!!!"

WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"why the fuck you got a hickey on your neck?!!" -girl
"Ooo..IDK...i dnt even like the girl" - boy

smh..
idk..juss had to get that one out..it put a drought on my day..
why do i even bother????
im soOoo frustrated.. w. some of todays.. generation..but in other news..

- im watching t.v. with SEBASTIAN..a.k.a. momma..

nd guess what comes on?

JUSS A LITTLE DISTURBING...?

True.

2008-04-02T14:17:00.000-07:00

Chilling.. :-/?!!!

MAY 14TH!!!! Ooh yea..im cOUntin DOWN!!!

Nigo's Crib & Collection

2008-04-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

Sin.

Eargasm: Love Is You

2008-04-01T00:55:00.000-07:00

Song that gives me chills sometime,

Dig with a Q-tip in this one. I love how she twists the song into another direction...from lover to lover...to you needing love...to you being love.

Whew, that's all we need...some water and love.

And!

2008-03-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

What more can I say than just thank you? Lol Thank you to all who read/commented my interview on CUK. I blushed...literally at all of your kind words. This plate I have infront of me...is a huge one. I sometimes feel like I have too much on it. Or as my nanny says "Your eyes don' got bigga than that stomach I see" Lol Of course I try not to be rude and take some off to put back but...yea, self-doubt tries to fit itself on this plate sometimes too.

If you're tardy...it's coo, navigate Here

like Beezy said!

So being the humble mumble driven lad I am...I simply tell the waitors "No thank you...I have enough of ideas on this plate...self-doubt will just have to be passed on to the next one."

Yup. Thanks! I know of many with great ideas and well put together plans and I just encourage you all to be humble...take one vision at a time and count those blessings! Who would have ever thought the small quiet-shy girl that sat on the right side behind the cabinet and stuttered when her name was called would be on the come up?

Smh...I tell ya...these strange things...

I'm starting to take my mother's advice...to keep marchin' to the beat of my own damn drum.

Driving in the A

2008-03-31T23:49:00.000-07:00

Ok so im studying to get my Ls finally. Like I gave up on driving illegally and the parents wasn't feeling the idea of it so of course my car "Apple" is still parked outside...lonely. My baby just sits there...quiet and bored, giving me the sad face. So this week I'm figuring out these signs aka studying. Mari said the test isn't that hard but...um...she's had her license for about 20 years in counting. :/ Hasn't shit changed since then? Lol jk. Honestly...is Atlanta ready for me to be in the skreets with my Ls? I have to remember to practice on my illegal ATL signature u-turn too. Everyone knows all Atliens make illegal u-turns for the hell. Lol

Prepare to see Apple on the Peachtree streets...

"STREETWEAR AINT DEAD!"

2008-03-31T23:18:00.000-07:00

Ow! So yea yea, I've put a pause on the sneaker collecting due to this vision and the over-flood of false faces who started collecting after the word "hypebeast" was existed. Anyway, along with sneakers...so came the pause on threads. C'mon now...you in HellzBellz now? Stussy? MOB? Supreme? pshttt 10deep? Whateva! Over it. So after about two months of searching for something different with streetwear to keep me attentive it was a woomp woomp sit chu ation. I was disappointed. Thinking..."Damn! not only have sneakers, my love, fooled me...so has the threads!" Til I came across a blog...and (Regina voice frm Steve Harvey) "BAM!" There was the "Once upon a time" story I needed before I fell asleep on contributing my dolla' to this culture ever again! My new favorite line to lead the blind...Cookie-Cutter!

Now I was on a spending diet but as an "addict", it's hard trying to step foot out of the culture. I f*ckin love this crew, not because of the look but the concept behind it. Hmm the concept behind the whole line itself and the creator's intentions is just damn swell. Procedes from purchasing products of CC goes to a charitable cause. C'mon now how many lines you know doing that just for the hell today? CC is down with promoting positive self-esteem with youth today.

"So much hype around designer labels begs the question -- do people really appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of high-end design? Or do people just want to buy these labels because it’s what society tells them they need? Cookie Cutter proudly promotes the union of skirts & sneakers, Canal Street & Rodeo Drive, Fendi & flea markets, carbs & Atkins."-CC

So of course I'm trying to get ahold of the surgeon behind this...emailed her once but since her blog hasn't been updated since last month I now realized she may be a hard find. Which is coo thou!

Idk she just made me realized if you have a passion for something...of course a trillion will have that same passion too. Half of that trillion will consist of false numbers. Shit just happens? However, if your passion for it is that deep you can never turn your back on it. Maybe look at it sideways...but never turn your back.
I've been married to this culture for five years now...and it's too funny because I've cheated and walked out on it so many times. Hmm...but it's still here. It just have a bunch of hoes after it.

Streetwear aint dead!

yummm....

2008-03-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

i absolutely FEED OFF of Heatherette!!!!

[momz got me this cuuuute dress & pair of shorts recently & i cant get these 2 faboulous men off my mind]

simply yummy for the tummy

luv'd the interview CHAS, u always inspire ME

THATS COO.

2008-03-31T14:59:00.001-07:00

ahhh. its been a while..since ive been here.. today..one of my closest friends.. (throughtout hi skOO nd then some) told me to check out the interview.she had with a correspondent from the comeupkids website. http://blog. comeupkids. com/lolasmallsdarling/...it was really touching..toOo see what she had to say..nd honestly..even though she is not what we all imagine..she is much more..nd i respect her for that nd..then..some.. iknw we've had these ups nd downs.. it happens for every life..in todays AMERICA..its just a relief.. to see someone..is actually backing up their "SHIT!"...

its sooOo many.. out here.. ON THEY OWN DOING THEY GROWN..BUT YET?..
THEY SITTING AT HOME!

i myself.. will soon venture..out too see ..what more am i capable of..besides matching outfits..nd few trix.. with my words.. id love to speak.and yet be heard..

hmmm.. 2008.. that sounds..goOod bOOo.

nd if n.e. thing else. i want you to knw.. im soOooO proud of u!

P.S. NO BITCHASSNESS!!!!!
LoL 0_O

Unofficial Graduation videos

2008-03-29T16:01:00.000-07:00

Videos from Kanye's album listening party back in September 07. I haven't seen all of them but my favorite so far is the cuts from Akira put to Stronger. The rest of the videos have yet to leak.

GRADUATION ALBUM LISTENING EXPERIENCE PT. 4 - BARRY BONDS from kwest on Vimeo.

GRADUATION ALBUM LISTENING EXPERIENCE PT. 3 - I WONDER from kwest on Vimeo.

GRADUATION ALBUM LISTENING EXPERIENCE VIDEOS PT.2 - AKIRA CUT TO STRONGER from kwest on Vimeo.

GOOD MORNING 2001 from kwest on Vimeo.

Sin.

Gucci

2008-03-29T15:50:00.000-07:00

I used to hate even the simple mention of this character, but i have since done an emotional 180. why? first off, becuase there are several rappers that are credited for the popularization(yes it is a word, spell check it) of Atlanta, T.I. who represents the westside of atlanta, OutKast from eastpoint, Ludacris from the southside, Jeezy from macon..but I'm from East Atlanta/Decatur/zone 6, there really hasnt been an East Atlanta representative. Gucci cant say East Atlanta 6 enough.secondly, he aint that bad if you listen to him. I mean sure he cant dress, and he's not very articulate, but he's brilliant...by mistake.

Sin.

soooo.....

2008-03-29T14:48:00.001-07:00

enjoyed my bday, even though i wasnt home[roomies made it pretty good]

on another note: goin thru sum things more so bad than good, but im hanging in there!

HOME SWEET HOME for GOOD in a few weeks, ready to get on that GRIND

applied for an internship & still got the GUESS job & the Body Shop wants me back BUT im not too fond of "working for others" so we shall see where this will go!

:mwah:

i must say MARILYN brightens my day COMPLETELY

Doing the Hokey Pokey Til I Turn My Life Around

2008-03-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

2AM Caught off guard. Uncut no edits, new errors.

Hmm, and I've might of seen you...then fell asleep.

Then giving you Life.

............stay tuned.

pstt psttt myspace.com/fruitmaterials

Magic

2008-03-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

I've been working on some magic today...while waiting for a friend to swing by and buy my books. They're collecting dust!
Exhibit A.

Now watch me make this disappear...

...

...you watching?

...still there?

...

...

TA DAAAAAAA

Exhibit B.

Gone...just like that!

Ian Fleming.

2008-03-27T14:17:00.000-07:00

Mr. Fleming, was the creator of the illest series ever, most commonly recognized as the story of Agent 007, James Bond. To date, there are 21 James Bond films the first of which being Dr. No, the last being Casino Royale, my favorite being Goldfinger, but I am yet to watch all of them. James Bond serves as the role model of choice to those who know better than to model themselves after a modern day icons. He is good with the ladies, his cars are the illest, his gadgest are unmatched, why would anyone want to be like anyone else? I speak of him in the present because he is still alive, and I have knowledge of his death occurring in the near future. My birthday's tomorrow, the collector's set of all 21 films would be one hell of a gift.

Sin.

I shouldnt have left you...

2008-03-27T14:02:00.001-07:00

...but I did, and I'm sorry. In the illustrious words of the young Shawn Carter(emphasis on young) "The tensions of life became too thick for my sober mind to cut through..." my method of defeating that tension landed me in a whole heap of shit. SO, I ask that you turn your head at my absence, love me with your mind rather than your heart, and take heed to this illshit that I so selflessly dish to you.

Sin.