Wadddup-2008 here we come!!! I don’t know about you guys but I’m so ready for a new year, may we all BLOOM BLOOM BLOOM in 08 and beyond!! My only new years resolution is to stay awake in the city that never sleeps- cuz if you blink you may miss a shooting star-there is so much F-ing talent in this city.
My top picks:
BiJules
Pinky ring by BiJules -one of the most creative ideas I’ve seen in a while. If you haven’t heard of BiJules yet ( get with it : P )- you will hear of her soon enough, either way you’ve deff seen her jewelry ( in the Rihanna video Umbrella , Eve’s video- to name a few) BiJules is by far one of the hottest jewelry designers around, period. She also hosts a number of hot events and parties. Def check her out, her work isn’t cheap- but if your a fella trying to get a gift for your girl, a BiJules piece will surely make your lady happy : )
check her out at www.bijulesnyc.com
BLUPRINT
Julie Machado aka “The Shot Caller” founded BluPrint Clothing and designs some of my favorite dresses and accessories that this big city has to offer. Every piece is one of a kind, and super cute!!!! Not to mention that Julie is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met-mad love goes into this girls cloths. Check out her dope website at www.bluprintclothing.com
Santogold
One of my favorite women in music, this lady is the real deal, and her pen got some fire in it.
She’ll be on the cover of the January issue of Fader, so if you don’t know who she is yet-u’ll certainly be hearing about her soon enough. Check her out at www.myspace.com/santogold
Creator
By Santi White
Got no need for the fancy things
All the attention that it brings
Tell me no, I say yes, I was chosen
And I will deliver the explosion
Can’t say it’s gonna get me far
Do no good to say what you are
I run the streets and I break up houses
River runs deep and the flame devours it
Me, I’m a Creator
Thrill is to make it up
The rules I break got me a place
Up on the radar
Me, I’m a Taker
Know what the stakes are
Can’t roll it back, it’s understood
Got to play our cards
Sit tight I know what you are
mad bright but you aint no star
polish up til you make it gleam
your M.O, I know what you mean
Tail ridin’ and I know it’s true
while they screamin’ I love you
Down deep you know there aint no flow
a soul decay, was D.O.A
I know what you here for now
Words out you’re an idea whore though,
now don’t you crush on me
I’ll see you in your pipe dreams
whether or not you know it’s true
You’re who they dictate to
That shit must hurt real bad
fakin’ what you wish you had
Here all the folks come ask about me
Band wagon, know they used to doubt me
Blind side tend to hit real hard
you should heed the warning, get a body guard
Steady friction in this bitch
Creepin’ in just like an itch
so far I got the last laugh
still the rich rise up, still I live fast
wouldn’t know it face to face
Got no soul and got no taste
Moving in speed up the pace
I got it locked though, what a waste
All the talk is standard fare
Walk the walk if it gets you there
on the grind til the gig is up
Im ‘a smash ‘em down
put a muzzle on them like “what!”
DOWTOWN 81
Downtown 81 is one of my new favorite movies, if you haven’t seen it you must watch it. I hadn’t seen it until recently, and it blew my mind. It’s a important part of NYC and film history.
you can cop it at: www.downtown81.com
MUGWUMP
Last but not least, my favorite up and coming Funk soul band MUGWUMP!!!
I may be partial cuz I’m the lead singer : P but I’m tellin you, Mugwump get’s the party going- people dance dance dance at our shows, and the music is fresh and funky.
We got a show coming up at R Bar on Jan 10th ( flyer above) come check us out!!!
Some tunes are up at www.myspace.com/mugwumpmw
that’s all 4 now-
have a wonderful New Years Eve 2nite- be safe, and merry
See you in ’08
much love,
