We Are Family!

Just cuz they are absolutely adorable! 14 million for this... wowser...

NEW Family: Joanne Borella

So, this weekend in typical Haitian fashion (the joke is... you never know when you're going to meet a new "cousin" bc families are so large and extended)...I met a bunch of new family members at the bday party of a cousin (that I'd also just met)...and one of them happens to be Joanne Borgella who was in the Top24 on Season 7 of American Idol. Creativity runs in my family...fashion, drawing, painting etc...we also have a lot of musicians...BUT one thing we don't have are any singers....yeah..we were NOT exactly blessed in that area..so I was pretty much SHOCKED to meet someone in my family who could not only hold a few notes, but who could really SING. Still don't think theres any hope for me...(sigh)but I'll let my cousin Joanne rep for us in that department..here she is

KARINA PASIAN - "CAN'T FIND THE WORDS"

NEW Artist...young lioness on the verge...
check her out
she speaks like 6 or 7 languages is a classically trained pianist AND CAN SING...and is cute...with all that..I think it's safe to say that we'll be seeing this girl around...

MORE YOUNG STEFF...we just can't get enough...

I used to work with him...so you know I need to continue to show love...:-)

Some Music Biz news...

Say Goodbye to SONYBMG and Welcome Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Bertelsmann will sell its 50% of Sony BMG to Sony Corp., the companies jointly announced today. In a statement released by Bertie, the new company will be called Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of America. The joint venture was created four years ago this month.

BMG(or rather Sony now) is home to Alica Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Mario, Nina Sky, Monica and many others.

I LOVE HIP HOP.

the sound isn't the best...but you can get the idea..swagger is on FULL BLAST..and we love it.

Military Style....Variations

Random observation of mine...but hey, what's new? The evolution of military style...
Guys have been rocking the military shirts for the last few years. it's a pretty good look. It's a twist on the structured and polished look of a button down, but still allows for some edge. It's an overall timeless look. My green army hat is a "go-to" a lot of times to top off my look..and in some weird way it always seems to work. Guys seem to really like it too (just going by reaction folks)...but anyway..below are a few variations of the look as seen on Teyana Taylor, Chris of Coldplay and on the Alexander McQueen runway for Fall 08.

OH Mariah

I thought it was pretty odd that Mariah was going to be a performer at the Teen Choice awards (why you ask?????) since she's just about 40 years old. Well, what solified my opinion was this... what in god's name is this woman wearing. oh lawdy




Oh and to the Mariah fans reading this... trust me, i'm into her music and her new single is great but WOMAN DRESSSSS YOURRRR AGE!!!!

The Twins...

In case you are living under a rock, PEOPLE magazine has the exclusive new images of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's new twins. I'm actually curious to see what they look like because if they are anything like Shiloh they are gonna be unbelievably,adorably cute.
Oh yeah, and the magazine paid 14 million dollars for these flics.. sheeeesh!

Designer "Watch"

Hot watch line that I recently came across.Vintage reissue watch originally designed by Roger Tallon in 1972 for LIP.

KELIS

Kelis has been hitting up some events in LA recently and it started me thinking about her old look... personally I miss her hair... what do you think before or after?

Improvement?

Thoughts on Lil Mama's outfit/hair/makeup for Teen Choice??

YOUNG STEFF MIXTAPE: JUMP IT OFF

DOWNLOAD YOUNG STEFF's NEW MIXTAPE HERE!

CLICK HERE FOR YOUNG STEFF MIXTAPE

Diggin these guys: MGMT

Hi Hater remix - MAINO feat. TI, Plies, Swizz, Jadakiss& Fabolous

CLICK HERE FOR THE REMIX

Young Jeezy: Issue #1 - The ECONOMY!!

SO artists are all really addressing what's going on in the world huh? Gone are the references to popped bottles and 24" rims!...now it's more like high gas prices, no jobs and the mortage crisis. You would have to be under a rock to not feel the effects of whats going on , so it would only make sense. According to this interview Jeezy's current single "Put On" is the theme song of those pushing through these hard times and still keeping a dignified front/facade (i.e. fakin the funk) for the world. Peep it....

"Somethin Gotta Give" Big Boi feat Mary J Blige

You know the econony is ISSUE #1 as they say on CNN, when Big Boi and Mary are singing about it...this is real talk. Good to see that artists are a part of the real world...dealing with the same things we are all dealing with!

2,3 Train (HARLEM) - HOOKZ feat JAE MILLZ and TAKIA MIGUEL

CHECK OUT OUR GIRL TAKIA "Fly Ta" Miguel murdering them on this record!!!

This weeks featured Lioness: TOO FLY, Graffiti Artist...the woman behind the Around the Way Girl that we Love...

Name: TOOFLY

Hustle: ART , DESIGN, ORGANIZING

City: New York

1. When I was a kid I daydreamed about...

drawing, painting, and hanging out with my friends...

2. As an adult I daydream about...

creating important pieces of work, owning a home, having kids, and moving out of the city into the mountains of Ecuador. Living a very simple, quiet, and healthy life...

3. In my group of friends I'm the one who...

organizes the parties and special events. The one who laughs at everything, the one who is always hungry, and is down for whatever when I'm not busy.

4. When I was a little girl I was told that I couldn't stay out late because I was not a boy. Only boys can stay out late...

5. How did you break into your industry?

I think I broke into the " art world " as soon as I became public with my street work in early 2002. When that happened my name got out there a lot more, and I began to network with various type of people from graffiti artists, to community organizers, and activists. They would hire and invited me to do designs and collaborations for various Hip Hop, Graffiti, and Educational events.


6. Favorite part of what you do?

Having a vision of something I really want to do and actually making it a reality...

7. Least favorite part of what you do?

Trying to secure the right type of funds to make it happen the way I want it to...

8. Who do you admire in your field?

Artists, designers, entrepreneurs, teachers, activists. I love people with a good heart who care and are experienced in their field. Their energy transports so much more than anyone who is out for themselves or for money. It's very refreshing and what motivates me to keep doing what I do.

9.Fav designers are:

Fashion designers or Graphic designers? There's no one in particular with a story that I feel drawn to...I have always liked Comic Books illustrators like Jim Lee, and Scott Cambell, Graff artists from the early 90's, and a bunch of artists and photographers. Too many to name...



10. Moment your hustle pays off was/will be when:

When I no longer have to work for anyone but myself.
I own my own house, run my own studio/business travel at least 3-6 times a year, paint whenever i want, and and spend carefree time with my family and friends.

11. My family is proud of me because...

I have pursued my dream to be and do something I enjoy while staying honest and grounded in the values they taught me as a kid.




CHECK OUT TOO FLY's online boutique at:

CLICK HERE FOR TOO FLY's SITE

Kerli- an Estonian LIONESS

Kerli is an Estonian pop singer who is signed to IDJ... i'm feeling her music and her swag.






Check her out... www.myspace.com/kerlimusic