Just chill video of the day~

Artist: Pinback- Song: Boo- From: San Diego, CA

Illustrator of the day~

Fernando Vicente - Madrid, Spain

These have got to be some of the most astounding illustrations I have ever seen in my life. Please check out the amazing Spaniard artist Fernando Vicente's blog here @ Fernando Vicente Blogspot for a rundown of the conceptualization.

Are you ready for Spring?

I know I am. Dress the part with a little help from Aldo, who always has super cute yet affordable priced shoes...oh and accessories too, for both men & women. This video is just a little taste into Aldo's adorable Spring 2010 Collection.

~Love the teal heels, actually love this whole ensemble, GOLD makes everything look more dazzling!

Socks & wedge heels...hmm? Kind of cute, I can dig it.

Soul Train Tuesday~Curtis Mayfield "Get Down"

The "Soul Train Line" was one of the many reasons I was hooked to the show. This is where all the dancers formed two lines with a space in the middle & one guy and one girl strutted their moves down the line. It looked like they were having the best time of their lives. I am currently working on pulling off the dance move the lady at about 3:10 is showing off.



The man behind this song, the late, the great Mr. Curtis Mayfield - The pioneer of funk and my favorite falsetto.

Mixed Bizness Monday~

Beck is the bizness!

Get Your Mind Right Monday~

ENTHUSIASM makes men strong. It wakes them up, brings out their latent powers, keeps up ceaseless action, impels to tasks requiring strength; and these develop it. Many are born to be giants, yet few grow above common men, from lack of enthusiasm. They need waking up; if set on fire by some eager impulse, inspired by some grand resolve, they would soon rise head and shoulders above their fellows. But they sleep, doze, wait for public sentiment, cling to the beaten paths, dread sacrifices, shun hardships, and die weaklings.~Theological Framework

How To Make It In America~

If there is one series out there that you should watch it is HBO's How to make it in America. Now anyone that knows me knows that I rarely watch TV, but once I was hyped to this by my sweets FILTHE.NET a few weeks ago I was hooked. This series is basically about two friends from Brooklyn trying to get their piece of the American Pie by beginning their own premium denim clothing line; however they have so many struggles & setbacks along the way, (but that is eventually what will make it all worth it in the end). Nothing good comes easy!

This series will have you coming back for more, believe me or just check it for your self. It is only into the 3rd show so catch up quick. Did I mention the fresh music line up? This is just an example of the set list from the show:

• Quantic - "Brand New Watusi"
• War - "Me and Baby Brother"
• Blackalicious - "My Pen and Pad"
• Todd Gregory - "Get Em"
• Eric B & Rakim - "Don't Sweat The Technique"
• Rhymes With An L - "M.E.D"
• A Tribe Called Quest - "Can I Kick It?"
• Thievery Corporation - "The Numbers Game"
• Louis Prima And Kelly Smith - "That Old Black Magic"
• Toots & The Maytals - "Rastaman"
• Richard Hell & The Voidoids - "Blank Generation"

Check this clip of the opening to the show. The theme song "I Need A Dollar" is by Aloe Blacc (P.s. DJ Lazy Eyez is already bumping this on his play-list). Make sure to listen to the words.

Up-Rock Sure Shot Never Stop The Body Rock!

Gimme a boom box and a beat let's take it to the street...get in the "Apache line" and move your feet! Don't forget your card board box and dirty sox (*sock) what we bout to do is better known as the "Up-Rock". Yes I just made that up...and what? PS for those that don't know it was for your hand, NYK (now ya know).

Get it Baby Love and Crazy Legs - Check the ill skip & kick-back jerks!
Oh and don't forget Mighty 4 Denver this Summer!

Awe yes can't forget the musical influence The Jimmy Castor Bunch "We just Begun".  "Up-rockin" aka "Rockin" dance form was also influenced by the dance craze "The Hustle". Enjoy!

Pioneers - Rock Steady Crew -

Funky Fresh Friday Cut~

This beat is so fly and the guitar riff is super sweet! Gotta keep the funk alive! No wonder so many artists sample these classic cuts, they were just so tough!

Thought Provoker Thursday~

DARE GREATLY~It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose fear is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. ~Theodore Roosevelt