June 11, 2013

Juicy J at the House of Blues

Academy Award Winner Juciy J is a veteran, a seasoned professional. This was my third time seeing him perform in the past year and last time we were in the same room I found myself on stage breakdancing and catching ones. I had anticipated a great show considering my previous experiences and my expectations were exceeded! Guest performers included Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean and Miley Cyrus, who took time out of her busy schedule to twerk for us. Although it was a “Zip & A Double Cup”, “Bandz a Make Her Dance” and “Show Out” that got the crowd the most turnt, Juicy maintained at 100 the entire show. As a performer Juicy does not utilize the entire stage, nor dance much, but instead maintains a steady bounce that is really quite charming. His shows are usually seamless, with little to few missteps and always packed with high energy – I confidently recommend him live because I know he’ll give you what you want.

I am eagerly awaiting the release of Juicy J’s upcoming Album Stay Trippy. It feels like we’ve been waiting forever. If my gut feeling is correct, Juicy treats live shows like a career, so we can look forward to many more tours in our time. Stay trippy mane.

Now listen to Juicy J here.

Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa at The House of Blues

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Juicy J Big Sean at The House of Blues

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Miley twerks at Juicy J

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June 7, 2013

Lil B at The Observatory

Seeing Lil B perform live should immediately be added to your list of things to do before you die.

I was first put onto the Based God back in 2011 while shopping in Atlanta with the former bae, but didn’t really submerge myself in his music until earlier this year. Since my life is all about the positive vibes, Lil B has been inspiring my Twitter timeline for a minute and if you check his following, you’ll see that this genius is a pure internet professional. When I received word that the young Based God was finally putting on a Southern California show, I was one of the first to buy a ticket! A drive down to Santa Ana was no big thang, because I had a feeling I was about to be charmed. The last time I was at The Observatory I was backstage for Danny Brown and it was a strange feeling to be back and among the crowd. Mostly surrounded by teenage boys with ridiculous attitudes – seriously, one wanted to fight me – and young ladies who appeared to be dragged by their boyfriends, I wasn’t feeling the based vibes I was hoping to, but that all stopped when Lil B took the stage. His presence, his aura, his everything, completely enthralled me and I was completely his for the next hour and forty-fives minutes. Though I had not memorized everything in his oeuvre, he still managed to have me going nuts for every song: twerking, screaming, and sweating, which is often difficult to maintain at a rap show. The passion was there, the love was evident and the Based God had us feeling like family. We chanted “I love you” and “I love the Earth”, and he encouraged us to hug our neighbor. Lil B created a church of positive vibes that evening and I was listening to his sermon.

Now listen to Lil B. here

Lil B at The Observatory

Lil B at The Observatory

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June 27, 2012

Run To This

Run to This

Last week I clocked in over 30 miles of running around my city and it looks like I will surpassing that number by this weekend. Running has made its way into my life again and I couldn’t feel better. And don’t even get me started on this bomb tan that I am sporting!

I realize that running isn’t for everyone, especially for people who didn’t live/eat/breath sports for a majority of their life, but I want to tell you it isn’t as daunting as you might have made yourself believe. My #1 tool for a successful run is M U S I C. The beat keeps me motivated, helps my legs get into a rhythm and pushes me to continue when I feel like my body is going to collapse on the sidewalk (it never does, I’m exaggerating). It is my pleasure to share with you my most current playlist. What can I say, upbeat rap really does it for me. If you only knew the scenarios and fantasies that play out in my head while I’m running to these jams, it might even make you blush. Most importantly, these songs pump me up! I present to you, Run To This, v.1

http://open.spotify.com/user/122808457/playlist/52k0lAX6w76sBLZKL3s3J0

1. I Don’t Really Care – Wacka Flocka Flame feat. Trey Songz
2. Beez In The Trap – Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz
3. How Low – Ludacris
4. Liquorice – Azealia Banks
5. Birthday Cake – Rihanna
6. Mercy – Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Pusha T
7. No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash & Wale
8. Look At Me Now – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
9. Teach Me How To Dougie – Cali Swag District
10. Street Knock – Swizz Beats & A$AP Rocky
11. Fancy – Drake, Swizz Beats, T.I.
12. Bad Girls – M.I.A.

P.S. I give you full permission to criticize my use of Chris Brown on this here playlist. I don’t like the dude (at all) and to be honest I never listened to his music. Then one day I realized all these songs I was enjoying were being sung by him. Ugh, I felt dumb. Despise the artist, enjoy the art? You tell me as this is a major conflict in my life. I do love Rosemary’s Baby.

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June 14, 2012

Waka Flocka Triple F Life

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I love Waka Flocka Flame. Do you know why? Because he was one of the most positive personalities I have ever seen. Just take a look at that photo up above, the truth is in the smile. His album Triple F Life: Friends Fans Family dropped on Tuesday and I am wishing him all the best. I am so thankful to have see him last month when he was in town with my other boo Drizzy Drake. When he performed Round of Applause I pretty much lost my shit. Go ahead & play it, I triple dog dare you.

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March 20, 2012

Oldie & Brainstorm

I am listening to this. Today OFWGKTA (Odd Future) drops The OF Tape Vol. 2 with this gem Oldie, featuring the return of Earl Sweatshirt. Loving Brainstorm off Wiz Khalifa’s new mix tape Taylor Allderdice, which you can download for free here. I must mention that Wiz looks extra cute in that knitted sweater.

Yup, I’m blogging about rap. You saw that one coming, right?

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December 8, 2011

Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames

Thank you Pacific Standard Time for teaming up with Ice Cube, former architectural drafting major turned rap superstar turned Hollywood family man. Two of my loves together in one video cannot be beat. Watch this short film to see how Ice Cube celebrates the Eames.

“People who’ve got a problem with L.A. Maybe they just mad cuz they don’t live here.” – Ice Cube

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