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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Quote of the night
“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.”- Malcolm X
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Canadian-born supermodel Daria Werbowy famed as the face of Prada and Lancôme, has posed completely nude for French Vogue‘s fashionable new calendar which will be available as a supplement to its upcoming Christmas issue with a “fantasy and sensuality” theme, guest-edited by Tom Ford. The statuesque stunner wears nothing but some gold Louis Vuitton jewelry which seems to be all the adornment she needs. Werbowy was named the eighth highest paid supermodel in the world for 2010, earning $4.5 million. Her other ad campaigns include Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Hermès,Valentino, David Yurman, Missoni, Versace, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
throwback thursday album
Ginuwine- 100% Ginuwine
Listening to this album tonight, back from 1999. never heard it before and it sold over 2 million copies. this def has some replay value
Listening to this album tonight, back from 1999. never heard it before and it sold over 2 million copies. this def has some replay value
Monday, November 15, 2010
Birdman & Lil Wayne – Fire Flame Money
Sunday, November 14, 2010
BLUROC X THAILAND
This is NUTS I am going to be in Koh Samui for this event, less than 50 days
http://beachrepublic.com/ocean_club.html
BLUROC X THAILAND from Creative Control on Vimeo.
http://beachrepublic.com/ocean_club.html
BLUROC X THAILAND from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
RALPH LAUREN 4D EXPERIENCE – NEW YORK
Here is another really well done projection, this time on the new Ralph Lauren women store in NYC.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
RECAP: Chicago
RECAP: On saturday, i had the honor to sit in on a Jason Fried's ending keynote at the CEO event in Chicago. Towards the end, Ryan Holmes asked this question “What’s your take on the true value of a university education?”-
This was posted by Jason's Fried's blog yesterday-
This was posted by Jason's Fried's blog yesterday-
Today I gave my last conference talk for a while. Next year I’m going to focus on our own 37signals events. It feels good to not have any external speaking obligations in 2011.
At the end of the talk I took some Q&A. The last question was asked by a guy in the front row. He said “What’s your take on the true value of a university education?” I shared my general opinion (summary: great socially, but not realistic enough academically) and ended with a description of a course I’d like to see taught in college. In fact, I’d like to teach it.
It would be a writing course. Every assignment would be delivered in five versions: A three page version, a one page version, a three paragraph version, a one paragraph version, and a one sentence version.
I don’t care about the topic. I care about the editing. I care about the constant refinement and compression. I care about taking three pages and turning it one page. Then from one page into three paragraphs. Then from three paragraphs into one paragraph. And finally, from one paragraph into one perfectly distilled sentence.
Along the way you’d trade detail for brevity. Hopefully adding clarity at each point. This is important because I believe editing is an essential skill that is often overlooked and under appreciated. The future belongs to the best editors.
Each step requires asking “What’s really important?” That’s the most important question you can ask yourself about anything. The class would really be about answering that very question at each step of the way. Whittling it all down until all that’s left is the point.
I hope to be able to teach this class one day.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thoughts
Even though I am only 21, John Legend is a beast on the vocals, expeccially with Kanye having major production on all 3 of his albums. I am listening to this right now and its crack
Favorite Songs:
Another Again (Produced by Kanye)
Out of Sight
Slow Dance
Save Room
Coming Home
Gonna find a link in an hour
“Some place called Chicago”
I am going to Chicago next week with UCF, Excited, 1st time in the city!
Maestro Knows - Tour Edition (Episode 3) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.
Maestro Knows - Tour Edition (Episode 3) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Video: Justin Timberlake on E:60
The biggest pop star in the world has such a passion for golf that he has bought an entire course, put it under massive renovations and has opened it to the public as (certified) the most eco-friendly course in all of the Americas. ESPN
Video: Wiz Khalifa on KUBE 93's Sound Session
Wiz Khalifa on KUBE 93's Sound Session from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.
The two discussed the tour, Wiz' incredible buzz, his experiences in the Pacific Northwest, getting his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers to support "Black and Yellow," and more.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
"They pay me to be cool"
pay attention, the fact your on my blog right now shows your winning, KEEP GRINDING
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Fighter | Movie Trailer
Here’s a look at the upcoming movie “The Fighter” starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams. Based on a true story, the movie is a drama about boxing champ “Irish” Micky Ward and his half-brother Dicky and how they turned into the boxing/trainer duo. Look for the film this December. Enjoy!
Rip Curl Mirage 2 Boardshort Video
If you didnt know, RIP CURL is a Australian Company
Since the original scene in the Matrix involving “bullet time”, the stunning approach to visuals has become an appealing way of showcasing movement and speed. Rip Curl took to a Malaysian wavepool to create the effect to highlight their Mirage 2 boardshoot. As surfers were towed in by a Jetski, a 52-camera set-up involving Canon 5D Mark IIs captured all the scenes.
Since the original scene in the Matrix involving “bullet time”, the stunning approach to visuals has become an appealing way of showcasing movement and speed. Rip Curl took to a Malaysian wavepool to create the effect to highlight their Mirage 2 boardshoot. As surfers were towed in by a Jetski, a 52-camera set-up involving Canon 5D Mark IIs captured all the scenes.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Kanye Returns To The Cleveland Show
Kanye kills this and the Sample
“Like Mr. Miyagi, but a lot less Asian”
“Like Mr. Miyagi, but a lot less Asian”
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Rihanna – Who’s That Chick (Prod. by David Guetta) [Video]
Talk about trippy video's, Artistic Freedom
BEEF: Complex Interview: Kid Cudi Takes Shots At Wale
Before I start, We all heard this SONG, Wale clearly is talking bout Cudi in the first verse.
"Me and him was homeless , maybe we still cool ,
But every time we book , we stay in our green room ,
Maybe its on me , or brother its on you ,
Or maybe its they fault that we aint holla since June ,
Fuck it we on the move , none of use tryna lose ,
I am out of this world and you a man on the moon , "
COMPLEX: Speaking of Wale, when you hit that fan at your show last December, he came out with a line about it ["Throwin' 'round wallets like the dude that Kid Cudi hit," from "Thank You Freestyle"].
Kid Cudi: It wasn’t a shot, it’s just a simple-ass rhyme by a simple-ass rapper. You can’t let that shit faze you. That’s one of those raps that just shows the world that you wack. Why would you even use that as a metaphor? Everybody think they Hov. Niggas ain’t got the magic like they think they do; there’s only a couple of wizards in this game. I’m a wizard and I know it.
COMPLEX: Are your peers not seeing that?
Kid Cudi: The last album, I let people dis me, throw out those jabs in their verses and have their little slick remarks. This time around, I’m not fucking around. I have no time to think about other niggas. These other motherfuckers like feeding off another nigga’s energy, so they mention their name. You hear me talk about niggas? I don’t even talk about Kanye, and that’s my homeboy! They talk about Kanye like they’re bosom buddies with this nigga. Talking about “I be in Hawaii”—man, shut the fuck up, why you got to tell everybody everything? Then people like Wale get mad that ‘Ye ain’t give him no beats—’Ye ain’t give you no beats because we ain’t fucking with your raps. It’s not a conspiracy theory. We don’t fuck with you musically, so we’re not going to provide music for you. The shit is a service, it’s a quality of a certain standard. Niggas are just so thirsty it’s ridiculous. I’ve been eating humble pie forever, and people still call me an asshole. These people don’t know my fucking life—now I’m going to give them something to talk about.
Reaction from Wale
"Me and him was homeless , maybe we still cool ,
But every time we book , we stay in our green room ,
Maybe its on me , or brother its on you ,
Or maybe its they fault that we aint holla since June ,
Fuck it we on the move , none of use tryna lose ,
I am out of this world and you a man on the moon , "
COMPLEX: Speaking of Wale, when you hit that fan at your show last December, he came out with a line about it ["Throwin' 'round wallets like the dude that Kid Cudi hit," from "Thank You Freestyle"].
Kid Cudi: It wasn’t a shot, it’s just a simple-ass rhyme by a simple-ass rapper. You can’t let that shit faze you. That’s one of those raps that just shows the world that you wack. Why would you even use that as a metaphor? Everybody think they Hov. Niggas ain’t got the magic like they think they do; there’s only a couple of wizards in this game. I’m a wizard and I know it.
COMPLEX: Are your peers not seeing that?
Kid Cudi: The last album, I let people dis me, throw out those jabs in their verses and have their little slick remarks. This time around, I’m not fucking around. I have no time to think about other niggas. These other motherfuckers like feeding off another nigga’s energy, so they mention their name. You hear me talk about niggas? I don’t even talk about Kanye, and that’s my homeboy! They talk about Kanye like they’re bosom buddies with this nigga. Talking about “I be in Hawaii”—man, shut the fuck up, why you got to tell everybody everything? Then people like Wale get mad that ‘Ye ain’t give him no beats—’Ye ain’t give you no beats because we ain’t fucking with your raps. It’s not a conspiracy theory. We don’t fuck with you musically, so we’re not going to provide music for you. The shit is a service, it’s a quality of a certain standard. Niggas are just so thirsty it’s ridiculous. I’ve been eating humble pie forever, and people still call me an asshole. These people don’t know my fucking life—now I’m going to give them something to talk about.
Reaction from Wale
Thursday, September 16, 2010
STUDIO 54 FASHION EVENT (Orlando)
This Saturday September 18 experience live entertainment, music and fashion at Blue Martini from 8-11pm. Orlando Style Magazine and Dwayne Moore collaborate for a Studio 54 event where a portion of the proceeds go to Dignity U Wear Foundation Charity. RSVP at Info@StyleToMe.com
Props to Culture Climax
Monday, September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010 Living Room Tour with Nikki Jean
Brought you hits like
Lupe Fiasco "Hip Hop Saved my life"
and "Fly"
Lupe Fiasco "Hip Hop Saved my life"
and "Fly"
Friday, September 10, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Rugby Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Collection Video
I was at the Georgetown Location just a couple of weeks ago. They had some freshness
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
ART: What is it?
The gigantic rubber duck by artist Florentijn Hofman. The photos are a over-size rubber duck in the harbor of Hasselt, Belgium. It is 12 x 14 x 16 meters. Florentijn Hofman said:
"The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers, it doesn't discriminate people and doesn't have a political connotation. The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties: it can relieve mondial tensions as well as define them. The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!"
"The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers, it doesn't discriminate people and doesn't have a political connotation. The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties: it can relieve mondial tensions as well as define them. The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!"
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Trey Songz
His new album drops this tuesday, Support Music, VA STAND UP
Bonus: Trey Songz Ft Drake "The Unusual" HERE
Finally Famous Vol 3
"Are you willing to give up what you love, for who you love
or lose your girlfirend to groupie love
everywhere I go I get a group of hugs
thats what happens when they need connections and you the plug
how many trends you gotta set before you considered great
how many missed calls before you considered fake
how many dreams before its considered fate
I’m eating in a World where I’m considered bait
a workaholic addicted to bills
people addicted to me cuz they addicted to real
my best friend got addicted to pills
I can’t look at him in his eyes, you don’t know how that sh-t feels mentally!
I aint trying to rock no shirts that say “in memory”
I’m praying that he make, wished we could go back
cuz honestly all the times that we had
those be the best memories…"
Memories -- Big Sean
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Quattro skates.
“In the final installment of the 3 part series. Gourmet, Jimmy Gorecki and Chris Mulhern bring the Quattro Skate to NYC. Featuring the Quattro Skate in white full-grain leather/suede, paired with the ice sole.”
Gourmet presents Quattro Skate in NYC from Gourmet NFN on Vimeo.
These visuals were dope
Gourmet presents Quattro Skate in NYC from Gourmet NFN on Vimeo.
These visuals were dope
Yankees Biggest Fan
New York Yankee merchandise with a Jay Z logo?! How much more New York can you get? The native has pared up with his favorite baseball team to make a collaboration worth purchasing. The line includes baseball hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc..This was produced to create hype around the highly anticipated Eminem/Jay Z tour called "Home & Home." First, they will play in Eminem's hometown September 3rd & 4th in Detroit. The following week perform for the first time in the new Yankee stadium. I would do naughty things to get tickets to this concert.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Cudderisback
"Man on the Moon Part Two: The Legend of Mr. Rager" drops on September 14th. For all you Virginia followers, despite his Maryjane charges over the summer he'll be back on his A game performing at the Patriot Center September 26th! REV OF EV! Where will you be for the revolution?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Marcus Troy's Thoughts on "Your Team"
We all know the popular phrase there is no I in Team but as much as a team can help you win they can also help you lose.
I’ve seen people who’ve had the potential to be great, fail because of who they had on their team.
The easiest way for this to happen is when you have people on your team misrepresenting you in public, sometimes this happens without your knowledge. They think they are doing you a favor but in reality they are doing you a disservice. Whether they’re trying to secure deals for you that you would not authorize, committing to things that you wouldn’t approve of or simply just being the wrong person you need speaking on your behalf.
A lot of business deals have gone down the drain because of who was on someone’s team. A lot of my peers won’t do business with someone unless they know exactly who is on a team. When you are young and naïve you might not think about who needs to be on your team, you usually just roll with the people you’ve been around with your whole life. Sometimes you have to switch it up and strategically decide who you want to be around you, especially if you want to be successful.
The latest example I can share with you guys is about this artist who has great potential to make it but his team is hurting him beyond belief without him even knowing it. The guys he hangs around with want him to win so bad that they are aggressively pushing and bombarding everyone with the artists work. People are really starting to get fed up with these tactics so they are starting to hate said artist. The artist never really did any wrong except have a bad team representing him. People always end up hating the product not the sales guy.
A team can be the guys you hang around with, your family members, the people you choose to do business with it or just the people others perceive to be down with you.
Remember that scene in Carlito’s way when Carlito’s nephew was out in the streets misrepresenting by saying how Carlito wanted to get back into the game, but it was not true? Well we all know how that scene ended…
So I suggest you be careful who you have pushing for you, which people you keep in your corner, and who you have representing you in the streets. It can really make the big difference in your life.
-Marcus Troy
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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