Monday, December 9, 2024

Film to Theatre: Jason's Lyric - Live on Stage

 Je'Caryous Johnson is back with another live adaptation of a classic black film.  Jason's Lyric Live! features the reprise of Allen Payne in his role of Jason as well as Treach as his role of Alonzo.  

Time Warp... 1999 : Unleash The Dragon | Sisqo


Circa 1999.
I remember seeing this video once before, only to never see it air again.  I recall the ''script', but not the Tatyana Ali cameo.  Thank God for the internet right?  Beanie Sigel is on the album version, but not featured in this video version.  Make it Hot and Da Kidd have their verses laced instead.  I got this album for Christmas that year and played it OD.  Even then, it was an undeniable classic debut and has aged even better.  Not the video though.

Tired of holdin' back
I'm about to let the drag attack




Wednesday, December 4, 2024

{Book Alert} Assouline's "The Book of Hov: A Tribute to Jay-Z"

In 2023, The Book of Hov immersive exhibit took over the Brooklyn Public Library (drawing over 600,000 visitors) with a groundbreaking honor to celebrate the multifaceted Icon and Legend... Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter.  Luxury book brand, Assouline, has transformed the unforgettable exhibit into a physical book form. 


"The Book of Hov: A Tribute to Jay-Z" is materialized in Classic and Ultimate editions.  The Classic is organized into eight chapters showcasing Hov's artistry, lyrics, entreprenuership, activism, and overall cultural impact.  

Monday, November 25, 2024

The Moncler x Willow Smith Collab Has Arrived


Moncler releases a new art of genius collection with Willow Smith.  It specifically themes around 'a post-apocalyptic garden where humans and nature can exist in harmony'.   


The pieces air a sense of 'metropolitan armor' through standout outerwear, jackets, boots, t-shirts and more.

Kelis Releases a Children's Book "Seven Wonders of Africa"

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Kelis has started a new company titled, Make It Brown.  Its first release is the "Seven Wonders of Africa" children's book, written by Kelis herself.  The story was inspired by Kelis' personal journey with her family throughout Africa this year; seeing and appreciating all that the continent has to offer.  Her 'Make It Brown' company aims to provide characters and stories about places and adventures that our children can see themselves represented in.  "Seven Wonders of Africa" introduces the world to... 
Abel Sabbath Brown.

Fear of God Teams Up with the WNBA and NBA for New Collection


Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God fashion house has inked a multiyear partnership with the WNBA and NBA aspiring to create a new industry space that fills the demand for fan merchandise.  Staying true to their signature style, the first installment features apparel of franchises across both leagues to include the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Sky, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and New York Liberty. 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Time Warp... 1989: Say No Go | De La Soul


Circa 1989.
Believe it or not, the plot forms a fee more than charity
But the course doesn't coincide with the ride of insanity...




Sneak Peek: A Go-Go Museum is Opening in Washington D.C

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It don't mean a thing..
If it don't got the go-go swing.
On Monday, a cutting ceremony took place in Washington, D.C. to unveil the city's first Go-Go Museum and Café.   The new cultural landmark is housed over 8,000 square feet in the historic Anacostia neighborhood.  In February 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed DC law 23-71, selecting Go-Go music as the official music of Washington D.C.  The DMV (D.C, Maryland, Virginia) Metropolitan area has created the Go-Go identity and popularized it to the masses from the early 1970s through present.  

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Sidebar: shouts to the photographer.  what a stunning shot.
 The Go-Go Museum & Café features interactive holograms, collection artifacts, exhibitions, a recording studio, outdoor stage for live performances, and of course a café.

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