I wish Multivariable Calculus formulas were just as easy to understand as these ones.. And these formulas aren't the type that describe something boring like why hyperbolic paraboloids have saddle-seat shape, no siree--these formulas describe facts of LIFE!!
"Without you, life has no meaning or rhyme, Like the notes to a song without time.."
Colin Munroe ft. Wale & Dallas Austin - Will I Stay Remix - Is The Unsung Hero
This post is basically a fanboy-esque dedication to Colin Munroe's "Is The Unsung Hero" mixtape.
Thoughts before the first listening: This is the same guy that sung over the entire Flashing Lights/Kanye instrumental, and had that blurry video with people treating him like garbage and the cool light effects right? 1st Impression: "_______" <---- SPEECHLESS! 2nd thoughts: still "_______" 3rd Impression: "I LOVE THIS MIXTAPE.
The way Munroe flipped Fever and Will I Stay are OUTOFTHISWORLDLY. Yes I'm making up words (similar to a Will-Ferrel-impersonating-Liption-and-procuring-new-word-goodness moment!) but strictly because this listening experience left me trying to find new blends of vocal vocabulary I never knew I had or was ever privy to. Bottom line was that I had fun listening to this musical mixture and give it my highest reccomendation!
Christmas Time Is Here, word to Vince Guiraldi! After Thanksgiving dinner @ my cousins' spot, I drove by the Vacaville Premium Outlets just to see if people were silly enough to be in line as early as the 10pm time it was... and I was aghast! People were lined up around the Coach outlet, a 20-deep line was already in place @ Banana.. I decided to skip out on all the stores that I'd probably float around and fine nothing I'd particularly fall in love with, so I decided to go ahead with the classic s^%@ and went to the Polo Ralph Lauren outlet.
Just my luck! They were letting people 2 HOURS EARLY as part of their 'Early Bird Special' sale, and I was able to cop $350+ worth of Polo outerwear for $150 (due to Black Friday-only mark downs and a nifty 20% off total purchases over $150.. not bad at all!
Included in my coppage was this very fly, black and toasty-warm pea coat, originally $225 but copped for that low-low.
this is basically the same RL pea coat; unlike those hella weak Old Navy peas that just fall apart and aren't warm.. this one'll stay in my closet for good!
"Be disciplined in your life So you can be violent & original in your art."
Flying Lotus ft. Dolly - Roberta Flack - Los Angeles
This is dedicated to someone I used to really dig.
First time I met you my heart skipped twice, Struggled to find you despite these dim kitchen lights, First time I saw you, distantly behind a curtain, Finding you disappear in curtain flutters had me hurting, for that first meet, to learn your name, learn your whispers, Eyes closed on those stairs I swear i could see your light flicker, not the light in plain sight that reassures you there's life, but the hidden light, invisible--your love light shone bright.. took you to the cafe, at the movies held your hand, like a bite of 100 grand when i kissed you my mind went DAMNN you were everything, still don't know what happened, just want you to know you were the freshest, ain't no blastin' all the late calls, smiles with no asking? tuned me to the fact that love's better than i imagined, better than letting go of a peeve long despised; all i want is you, back then you were a beautiful surprise.
L + Lg.
"I never knew a love like this, gotta be somethin' for me to write this, queen i ain't seen you in a minute, wrote this letter & finally decided to send it..."
Lo Key Quintet - Adore You - LKQ Summer Sessions 2006
Going back in time... over 2 years ago to be exact.. a little crew known as the Lo Key Quintet (Antho Chetta/Mark Marcelo/Chris Flow Santos/Nia/Me) were rockin' it, rockin' it! This is an original joint we made and eventually recorded together, a feel good joint titled "Commin' Home" (sans Nia).
LKQ - Commin' Home - Sycamore Sessions 2006
Loved this joint to death! New ^%$# in the works, peace to Nia on her upcoming son, Isaiah!
DJ Hi-Tek - Come Get It (Tekstrumentals) - Hi-Teknology 3
My first job was being a Holiday Inn restaurant bus boy, waiter and room service specialist. The tips were great, but waking up at 6am and then working an 8-hour shift was hella weak! anyway, from my first check, i vividly remember walking into Footaction and copping these sexy beasts:
Hands down these are my favorite Nikes ever: the Nike "Paul Brown" Blazer Mids. I don't know why but I bought an 11.5 the first time, thinking that they fit perfectly; shortly thereafter i realized that there is such a think as sliding in your own shoes! however, bigger was better in this case due to the narrow nature of the Nike Blazer model!
Although black Supreme Blazer highs and Pinstripe Blazers hold a special spot in my heart, these kicks transferred me into the shoe-game full-throttle, and i would later find myself many a sleepless night, seemingly sleeping amidst anonymous sneaker-fiend strangers, waiting in line for a new pair of Nike SBs or other great release!
I may not be as manic as I once was about sneakers, but I still love them. A great pair of shoes can absolutely immensely enhance an everynormal day.
"..I would gladly hit the road if I knew, that someday it would lead me back to you.."
Ali Shaheed Muhammad ft. Kay & Sy Smith - Family - Shaheedullah & Stereotypes
Today I spent an early Thanksgiving Eve with my Fairfield H.S. homies, some I hadn't seen in months, others in a year, still others in four years!! (Okay, maybe just Mylene.. but all the same, no excuses for a 4-year hiatus!) The reunion/potluck dinner/drunkfest/jam session/photoshoot was a couple of different adjectives: 01. overdue 02. delicious (mmmm, yummy crab casserole, Aireen!) 03. loud? (Selectors DD, RD, Santos + Boogie-Down Donovan held it down!) 04. nostalgically invigorating 05. love-filled
I've still gotta upload the photos from my Sony N50 (which is currently being borrowed) so Mylene's shots will have to do!
(Darin has a kinky 'fingers up my nose' fetish. eek!)
(two lovebirds. sadly, i knew it all along, chris, 'twas only a few cups of liquid courage to reveal your true colors. jp)
"This thing called 'rhyming' no different from 'coal mining' We both on assignment to unearth the diamond.."
Here's what I like to do: Create & learn & listen to music, geek out on tumblr+twitter+fb, go jogging, work, get inspired, be around good people, live in the present, wake up each morning realizing that anything's possible, dance, & be happy *
