Growing Pains

I wanna be a kid forever
I don't wanna grow up
But then again
As my mind matures and evolves, thoughts become much more than mere
I'm now more complicated than ever before
Complex beyond belief
Factors overwhelm me
Once nonexistant factors
And I realize I must give in
I must give in in order to satisfy this mind of mine
Is it mine?
Yes it is
How do I know if I do not know myself?
With the faint idea of who I wish to be, I begin to mold
I stop when I reach a quality I cannot obtain
Its too far because the me that was made in 1992 will never leave completely, it will only be altered slightly
The me I hate at times for interfering with who i see
Who I wish to be
A little bit of this a little bit of that
Throw it in a pot and out I come
At this point, I'll admit it, I want something more
Because the call of desires can't be ignored
The mind of the child I wish to be is incapable of feeling these emotions that crowd the thoughts of today's me
Todays me is in search of satisfaction
Maybe love
A happiness that can't be fulfilled with a laugh or a giggle
A game in which the rules are simple
What would make me happy is a story seperate to this but the point is
I can't control my attractions and I can't push aside my needs
And what today's me needs, yesterday's me can't comprehend
So I guess I have to grow up.

Hmmm....

I don't know when this picture was taken, so feel free to excuse me, but this does not sit well with me.

LOL

DOWNLOAD "FLASHLIGHT" NOW!!!!

It's FINALLY available for downloads!

"Tops Come Down"- Lavish (produced my Lavish & Chuck Wun

He played it for me last night. IT'S DOPE.
It's gonna be featured on his Hometown Hero EP.
He made this available for downloads today.
Download it here:
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Catch Hodgy Live!

At The Terrace.
For more info:
myspace.com/hodgybsuccess

Downoad "The Dena Tape" !!!

Click the picture to download Hodgy Beat's mixtape "The Dena Tape"

If You Haven't Already...

Peep the music!

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"Brought To You By..." Mixtape Coming Soon

I know it's been forever since I've updated this thing but I'm getting better! Promise!

So here's what's new:

I have teamed up with a producer who goes by the name of Patrick The Great to go half and half on a mixtape.  8 beats by me, 8 beats by him, and a bonus track by my boy Lux.  We'll have various artists gracing the tracks, including members of Odd Future, Hot Box Ent., Maxamillion Records, and some other artists that you've probably never heard of.

You can expect the mixtape to drop and be ready for download by December.

I'm gonna make it hard for you to forget the name...

"BROUGHT TO YOU BY..."

Coming December 2009

New Music.

I have a new song on my page.  I'M RAPPING ON IT! 

I know right?

Well, yea.

And much more music to come.  You can quote me on that.

Myspace Band Player Generator

Steel Toed Slippers @ The Palmer Room May 17th!

Yep.  They'll be playing at the Palmer Room in Culver City.  Don't miss it!

More info: myspace.com/steeltoedslippers

Santa Monica Peir on Saturday, April 25th

Way too windy....

drunk ass... lol just kidding








fun day.

Comic Shelves

Just cool....

Neckbrace and Much Repp Present Diamonds & Girls Part 2

Ladies and gentlemen:

The NeckBrace Crew & Much Repp Ent.

PROUDLY present:

Diamonds & Girls Part 2!

NB's one year anniversary and the rebirth of Much Repp!

Saturday, April 18th
9pm-3am (5 hours just isn't enough!)

@ Club EmBRACE
1861 S. Bundy
(Off Bundy & Missouri A Few Blocks Past Olympic)
Santa Monica, CA 90025

-Birthday honor to NB's Johno, Anissa, Casandra & Irky!
-Plush 1000 cap venue, which we WILL pack out!
-Music by DJ John John & DJ Val the Vandal!
-Live Performances from Casey Veggies & Tyler the Creator!
-Free gear from Injured Goods, Virus In Paris & other local brands!
-Velvet rope section for VIP listers and their guests only!
-$10 b4 10pm (NO EXTRA CHARGE for hats! Be fly if you want to!)

For more info AIM:
Johno the Grouch / NBotorious J A C / Twan Balls Hard / KRoss AppleSauce / j0hnnYxr0ck3tz / BiGXxXCRiGS

Or text:
1-323-542-7858
-Trip JohNBo.

Ed Wriott Live @ The Palmer Room

I'd say it went well.

Flashback!

Remember Lumidee? She sang that song, "Uh Oh" but she couldn't sing to save her life. Well I always wondered...
How'd SHE get on the radio?
I loved the song but why couldn't they get someone else to sing it or something? I would have like to see Nina Sky sing it.
But what do you guys think? I was reminded of her today....

Check Her Out

Check out Miss Cassie!!!

I have a Complex magazine from last year with one cover being N*E*R*D and the other being Cassie posing in front of a wall of bananas. HAHA!!!

The pictures inside looked good.  One page is nearly torn to shreds because my brothers were fighting over it LOL.  She put some work in in the gym and got her body right, took a break from the singing (or whatever you want to call it) and started doing some modeling for Sean John alongside Lauren London.  We've all seen those adds.  Sexiest Sean John adds I've ever seen, and I'm sure very affective LOL.  

Here's her latest statement.  She decided to shave one side of her head.  I don't know about you guys but...

I LOVE IT.  

You go, Cassie.  Rock that.  You can do it.  You have the face for it.

I like the rockstarish vibe it gives.  It's what I call BADASS LOL.  Looks like her persona has gone a little hard.  And it also looks like she's ready for her next move.  A more rockish one.  I can't wait to see what comes next!

She looks like she could go out for a cool and sexy action movie right about now...

That is, if she can act.  Who knows haha.

I'm diggin it though.

NeckBrace Crew & Much Repp Ent. One Year Anniversary Party!

Ladies and gentlemen:

The NeckBrace Crew & Much Repp Ent.

PROUDLY present:

Diamonds & Girls Part 2!

NB's one year anniversary and the rebirth of Much Repp!

Saturday, April 18th
9pm-3am (5 hours just isn't enough!)

@ Club EmBRACE
1861 S. Bundy
(Off Bundy & Missouri A Few Blocks Past Olympic)
Santa Monica, CA 90025

-Birthday honor to NB's Johno, Anissa, Casandra & Irky!
-Plush 1000 cap venue, which we WILL pack out!
-Music by DJ John John & DJ Val the Vandal!
-Live Performances from Casey Veggies & Tyler the Creator!
-Free gear from Injured Goods, Virus In Paris & other local brands!
-Velvet rope section for VIP listers and their guests only!
-$10 b4 10pm (NO EXTRA CHARGE for hats! Be fly if you want to!)

For more info AIM:
Johno the Grouch / NBotorious J A C / Twan Balls Hard / KRoss AppleSauce / j0hnnYxr0ck3tz / BiGXxXCRiGS

Or text:
1-323-542-7858
-Trip JohNBo.

Musiq Soulchild Came Back Hard

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/musiq-soulchild-so-beautiful/3058305132

"So Beautiful" is such a beautiful song. I heard it yesterday for the first time. I believe its worthy of a blog. =)
Check that out. The song is awesome and the video compliments it nicely.

"You're A Jerk" ???

So I finally heard this song on the radio the other day.  I'm driving to school and up it pops and I'm like "Wow."  I had never really taken a chance on this song before it came on the radio (because all I had ever heard of jerk songs turned me off completely), so I never really listened to it.  I was disappointed on how UNMIXED the song sounded, but I was impressed on the lyrics (on the first verse at least, and the chorus).  Though it was hard to hear, I was glad to find out that they weren't just talking about "Yea I jerk and eat coochie" for the whole song.  So props to the New Boyz or whatever their names are.  You guys jumpstarted this whole movement but you did it in a good way.  It's everyone else that messed it up LOL.  They've been giving jerking a bad name.  I wonder when they'll realize that nobody listening to the radio wants to hear that shit.  Especially parents.  LOL.  Shame on you people who only talk about how much you jerk and how much coochie you eat!  SHAME!

Well yeah.

Props.

Check Her Out: Cherine Anderson

Cherine Anderson is the queen of her made up genre, Dancehall Soul, as well as the innovator of her label, Dancehall Soul Productions.  Her musical style can be classified as a mix between soul, dancehall, reggae, r&b, and neo-soul.  One thing's for sure: she's amazing.  She was taken under the wings of the infamous Sly and Robbie at a very young age, and now she can be found on tour with the well respected Michael Franti.

Check out her myspace!

Myspace.com/CherineAnderson

If You Don't Know...

Now you know.

yeeaaaaaa....

I'm kinda late, but what the hey.

So we get another Kanye type video, only a little stranger.

Fun fun fun.

Just For Kicks

NASA-"Gifted" ft. Kanye, Santigold, and Lykke Li

I was really about to go to sleep but I say this and I got curious because I love Santigold and Lyke Li.  Kanye's alright. lol

The song's awesome but check out the video.  For some strange reason triggered by some nerve in the back of my mind, it made me want to cry.  Not because it was "that beautiful" or anything.  I honestly don't know what it was but it triggered never before known emotions in me.  And whoever's reading this might just think I'm crazy cause why would anything in this video make me feel that way but whatever.  I'm just letting it be known.  If this happens to you, you know you're not the only one.

well....

GO WATCH IT!

Rihanna's New Tattoos?

This sorta matters to me for all types of reasons.  We all know she's tatted up, but apparently she got more...

I call that an addiction.

Thankfully, she DIDN'T go overboard and get these.  They were fake to see what it would look like.  But she did get a small gun on her ribs.  No picks of those.  I wish.

I want a few tattoos.  But THAT many?  Nah...

But props Rihanna, cause I'm not doin it! shiiiiiiit....

JERKING.

What's your opinion on it?

Wanna know mine?

Here it goes...

I remember when jerking first started and it was just a little dance that the older generation referred to as "the chicken dance."  That was alright.  Then people started using the term "jerk" to describe anything that was cool.  I once told a girl to never say the word jerk around me ever again because she used it to describe everything.  Now, jerking is like a lifestyle to some, which I find a bit unfortunate, and I have my reasons.

Up until recently, I was jerkingK.  I'm still annoyed by the constant presence of it, but I've grown to stop caring so much.  I began losing too much breath complaining so often.  I hate how all the songs coming out now on this jerk tip sound the same, and they're all about the same thing: jerking and head.  I hate how the artists who produce the world with these mostly unwanted songs are ONLY making jerk songs right now.  I hate how people are posting these dance videos on youtube and stuff, thinking they have a special gift because they can jerk.  I hate how all the beats sound just about the same.  I don't enjoy listening to the music.  I may enjoy my 3 minutes a month of dancing to it, but past that I'd pass.  And I hate how annoying and extra'd the kids who jerk the most tend to be.  And its a well known fact that this trend will soon die.

However, I can defend the followers who participate in this fad in a few ways.  

I've seen a lot of people lately who are saying that jerk songs aren't real music, and things along those lines.  As a musician, one thing I've always told myself when putting down someone else's music is, 'Who are you to say that this isn't music?'  The best musicians give the public what they want to hear while enjoying themselves and fulfilling their spiritual needs at the same time.  To those composers who make jerk beats and rappers who write jerk songs and enjoy it for the music, props.  But I also hope that jerking music isn't all you're good at because it won't be around too long. LOL.

I've also heard a lot of people (including myself until a few days ago) putting down the dance.  Personally, I don't see much skill or talent going into jerking.  However, I do see that these kids are having fun.  To those of you who jerk because you enjoy it, props.  But I also hope that that's not the only dancing you're good at if you plan on going any further with dancing, seeing as how it won't be around too much longer.  LOL.

To those of you who aren't on the JERK side of life, keep doing what you do and do it well.  Drown this out if you hate it so much.  I know that's what I plan to work towards.  To those of you who consider yourself a JERK, I hope you're being true to yourself, and I hope you didn't quit your day job. LOL.  Me?

I'm on this Charlez shit.  

And it's NOT jerk.  It's a little more real if you ask me.  But hey, who am I to say what's real?

Confidence is real.  Do what makes you confident and proud of yourself.  Everyday I strive to be someone I'd admire.

Props to Odd Future music lol who are sticking with what they do and enjoy and cherish.  At first I thought you guys were just like the rest of these followers, but you proved me wrong.  A lotta these niggas seem to be going in whatever direction the wind blows, but you guys found what fits you and stuck with it.  I respect that.  AWESOME!

Check me out.

myspace.com/sydthakydofcourse

its not JERK either.

idk. Just thought she was pretty. lol

Just For Kicks

Just some cool picture.

Thanks Kanye.

Just For Kicks

Cool?

I think so.

But kind of pointless so far.  Maybe it works some other way.

Idris Coming With An Album?

Yes, he's coming with an album.  Apparently, he's been producing this whole time under the radar.  Now he's finally dropping his own album, where he'll be singing.  There aren't many places where you can hear a sneak peek, but there's one song on his music myspace, which I must say is quite impressive for an actor-turned-musician.  I'd say he's elligable to be appointed the man to protect the title that Terrence Howard killed with his album.

I'm going to get it.

Just For Kicks

Cool huh?

Just For Kicks

Haha.

Sporadic Randomness

Estelle Is In Need Of A Designer For Those Who Think They Can Help

Right?

WTF on that second one especially.

Seeing these pictures actually made me feel sorry for her.  I think it's the expression on her face.  She looks like the girl who wore the ridiculous clothing at school and got pointed at and laughed at and that was just the expression on her face all the time.....

Awwww.... Sorry Estelle.  Like the music though! Well.... Some of it....

Yay Or Nay?

What do you think of the outfit?  Cool or too much?

Personal opinion: Cool, but replace the headband and lose the dramatic make up.

Ok I'll start this one off with a WTF.

Yesssss the fine as ever, every man's dream, Christina Milian left the house looking like this.

I always had a feeling she had issues....

The Cheapest Car Ever

Too bad it's only being sold in India....

This car costs less than $2,000.

WTF

CRIME DOES NOT PAY

Wow....

Hot Band Alert: The Shower Scene

Check them out.

I saw them perform a few weeks ago at the Musicians Institute.  They're an Irish punk rock band and they're awesome. Nuff said.

www.myspace.com/theshowerscene

Pico Life LA

Check out the blog brought to you by the one and only Nia....

Our little explorer.

picolifela.com

Y. Bynu: Now Open!

My mom's new store!

Y. Bynu, where you're sure to find the best deals in town.  Brand names range from Forever 21 to Prada, and prices from $1 to $100.  

Tell your mom to come check it out.  Where else can you find designer brands at recession prices?  

No where....

If you wanna do some bargain shopping, leave some business cards at the desk, or just want to come relax with cool people, stop by!  And maybe buy something while you're there..... Ahhhhh you won't be able to resist anyway!

So check that out, k?

Y. Bynu

5524 W. Pico Blvd.

(At the intersection of Pico and Sierra Bonita)

Los Angeles, CA 90019

(323) 93Y-BYNU

Open: Wed.-Sun. 11-7pm, Sun. 12-6pm

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays

Adventures Round The City

Steel Toed Slippers Tonight At The Knitting Factory

Were awesome!

Gotta say that even though I have yet to see many actual bands my age perform live gigs, this is the best band I've seen.  Their diversity in musical taste gives the crowd something for everyone to rock to.  It's plain to see that they have lots of fun on stage.  Their musical talent is grand; no complaints against any members.  It's wonderful to see such talent in people so young.  

Catch them next time.  It will be well worth your money.

Shoutouts to Matt!!!! (the drummer, who's amazing by the way)

SteelToedSlippers.com

Update: Shoe Thrower

Remember that guy that threw his shoes at George W. Bush?

He got 3 years for that.

WTF

GW deserved it.

WTF: Don't Ask Don't Tell?

Yea right.

The army fired 11 openly gay soldiers in January.  

I never understood the point in discriminating against soldiers.  Do you?  Or is it just homophobia?

Well....

Here's them protesting in Time Square.

They're some of few willing to stand up for this bullshit ass country.  Why waste?

WTF

Rihanna Visiting Chris?

Why?

She's definitely disappointing a lotta young females by going back to the man that beats her ass.  It would be different if he hit her once or something and was like, "Oh shit, my bad.  It slipped."  That would still be bad but it would be a little more acceptable.  

From what I hear, he went and hid out on Star Island, a vacation spot for the A-listers off the coast of Miami.  He was out there having a good time, chillin with P. Diddy and jet skiing and stuff, and out pops Rihanna from the ocean to visit. 

WTF?

Why would you go visit a guy that beat you up unless your purpose is to shoot him?  I was surprised to see that he lived as long as he did.  I figured her family would have gotten that take care of.  It's been interesting to listen to the radio and not here a single Chris Brown song since the incident.

Sucks to be him,  or maybe not if he's putting it down good enough for her to go back after he beat her ass.  

The D must be good.....  Because the world knows she can do better.

HAHAHAHA!

That's a concrete rose for ya!

A WTF Moment

I was in this program called Blastbeat, a program where different schools create a record label, get bands together, have battle of the bands and shows, and the best band from each label compete for a trip to Dublin to perform and a record deal with an Irish label.  The best record label wins money, and they're judged on their efforts and successes.  I was a member of one of these labels, and last night was the night we presented our labels to a panel of judges.  The woman who runs the Southern California division, Tori, was the one giving out the prizes to the successful record labels.  We knew going into this judging thing that we were the worst ones.  But we also found out as the prizes were given out that Tori had decided which label would win coming into the ceremony, which brought about this question...

What were the judges for?

WTF

They still insisted on approaching us and telling us how much they liked our label after the ceremony.

Our band Private Wasabi rocked the show for sure, which is when Tori realized that even though she gave every other label a prize except ours, our band would probably win.  That was when she started going on and on about the label that one on stage as the next band suited up.

She also picked which band one.

Private Wasabi won second place.....

Hmmm..... Sound fishy?

WTF

Everybody knew they earned first, Tori, so THERE!

There's two WTFs for that ass....

Rush Hour 3

I know I'm late, but I'm just now watching Rush Hour 3....

WHY IS THIS MOVIE SO FUNNY???????

omg.....

The Real Streetfigter

Wow....

Those are people with lots of time on their hands.

A "WTF" Moment

I was in the Baldwin Hills Mall today (against my will) and I saw a 12 year old looking hispanic boy eating in Hometown Buffet with his family. Here's the thing though...

He had a cross tattooed on his forehead.

WTF?

A "WTF" Moment

Yesterday I saw a woman driving with her windshield wipers on full speed. Here's the thing though....

It wasn't raining.

WTF?

Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love In Trouble

They made this a television segment on MTV. The program consisted of the complete story of the allegations, and public opinion and experience with domestic violence.

WTF?

Blind Photographers?

Yes. Blind photographers. There's such thing.

Most that I've heard of take pictures of plants, usually in extreme close-ups.

Houses Made Of Bottles

A great form of recycling, isn't it?

I saw a story of a poor family in Bolivia who lived in a community of houses built in a river. Their houses were so cheaply made and torn up that their rooves leaked and they had no floors. When it rained, the houses would flood and leak. One day someone came along and told the single mother of that family, "I'm gonna build you a house of bottles. I don't know how, but I'm gonna do it." And they did, and the single mother of that family has never been happier. Now, their neighbors are inspired to start building their own bottle houses.

Why aren't their governments making more? It's not like it costs much to make a house made out of bottle and dirt and cement.

Another form of recycled housing, called Earthship, was invented by a man named Michael Reynolds. These houses are made from scraps like tires and bottles, and look better than most houses I've ever seen. He put solar panels on these Earthships and now each house is powered by 6, 400 pound batteries. He built an irrigation system for each house, where rain water is caught and filtered in the house. Now there's proof that you can live a great life without using any of the resources politicians seem to be complaining that we're using too much of nowadays.

Here's the best part.

No utility bills.

Awesome, right?

There are currently 1,000 Earthship communities.

Why aren't there more of these Earthships? Because people like YOU don't know about them.

Well there you go.....

GO BUILD A HOUSE!