Man, who is this kid? Usher protege, singer, song writer, pianist, guitarist. 15 years old!! not to mention his lil adolescent cockiness is on a hundred-thousand, but thats what gives him his edge and a steeze that authenticates his coolest kid on the block persona. I'm not a big pop music guy, but I do admire the form of true artistry and legit musicianship. Talent is talent regardless of the genre. Although his music is not for me, this young cat is worth tipping my hat to. Truth be told, I know what I was doing at 15, and it wasn't nearly as prolific. Man, i was a lame 15 year old.
Ransom. Ive been a fan for sometime now, but the quality of the garments mixed with the creative styling has been leaving increasingly larger impressions on me as of late. While my favorite brand begins to reach and get repetitive and more hokey each season, Ransom just rips.
In my reluctant transition to the everyday New Yorker aesthetic, i've made the leap to purchasing my first real pair of snow boots, beefed up my jacket arsenal to include a fur hood bomber jacket; overcoat, and a decent pea coat. Now ive found myself eying puffer vests; The most signature of New York looks. I almost shake my head in California shame, but when in the empire state... Do what the empire state-ians do. YOU WILL SUBMIT!
inspiration: Kanye HOMECOMING Vid. I viewed in envy.
This morning unexpectedly presented itself in a special way to me. The lady is going out of town for the holidays, and it will be more than a week before we reunite to share the New Year together. With our relationship vacation on the verge of commencement we decided to share our Christmas gifts. To be completely honest, I wasn't very excited to perform the due diligence that is the mandatory relationship gift swap Christmas induces. I was trending toward channeling my inner Grinch that stole girlfriends joy. The meanie that chooses to stamp out the natural draw one feels before leaving a loved one for a while; in the snow, 4 days before arguably the best holiday of the year. The art of being an asshole was becoming the storyline written by yours truly, and I was becoming self-consumed with my own selfishness. Part of the beauty that is a quality relationship is having that other person that becomes a part of you, and they know you well enough to pick up where you feel emotionally deficient. So with her efforts a plenty I put myself aside and we shared our presents. I received a treasured gift to remember for many years to come, a personal bookmark for my journeys through adulthood; I presented her with what I imagine in her eyes a special gift with a world of access and an infinite landscape of possibilities, something I'm confident she will cherish for quite some time. With the many ungenerous choices I made last night, I believe If nothing more we made the right choices together this morning.
Now This is how you produce a commercial!! I'm a huge culture geek, and even more so a life-long student of creative marketing and bold branding efforts. There is definitely a formula and art-form that desires an explicit craftsmanship much like creating a great sculpture. There is a way about it, and when it is nailed - you just get it. Now i've never heard of this brand of sunglasses, but the way they've packaged and presented the lifestyle and storyline, they've now burglarized a way into the brand real estate of my mind. sweeeeet.
I'm loving this song right now. The kids up north in Toronto can seemingly do no wrong right now. 40's Production is tight, Drakes pen game is insane, and Alicia just flat out delivers. Makes me wanna head back to cali and throw this on driving PCH at a wee hour of night with the windows down. That zone out ish.
They even put a zone in the league to try to stop him.
Remix? brought the hood to the game, and they love him for the braids and tats.
Defied Convention (the league was so swaggerless before this dude came in, and this commercial fully exemplifies on so many levels how he flipped it up on its end and revolutionized ballplayer style on and off the court. For better or worse...)
Only the strong. Hold your own.
10x All star, 2x All star MVP, 4x scoring title holder, 2x league mvp, rookie of the year winner. It would have been tragic for him to retire in the fashion he did after 3 games with Memphis. Players of his caliber do not just fade into NBA obscurity. Its just not ok, and I really have to applaud philly for doing the right thing and bringing him back home so that he can potentially end it on a high note, and end it properly. I'm Glad hes back, and back where it all started. The city of brotherly love once again has the answer. As one of my good friends would say, all is right in the world of basketball. I can now rest at ease.
