Friday, May 1, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Status Quo........Dare To Be Different!

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Hollywood Floss - An Introduction To HIS Music!

So what is your official stagename and why'd you choose it?
My official stage name is Hollywood FLOSS, but most call me either Hollywood or Floss... I didnt choose it, the Floss part was actually given to me! It used to be Flossy B as a nickname around the hood, but i dropped it and went for just FLOSS when i started to take rap seriously... Hollywood is what I added to help you remember me, as much as the music should speak for yourself, this is a business and you have to leave an impression.How did your favorite artists influence your music
You know what thats a good question... My favorite artist are spread out across all different genres, I'm talking Prince to Andre3k to Squarepusher to Maroon 5, so that opened my eyes to accept different types of music and help me create music thats more open and honest... I feel i will try and take risk with my music, whereas most new musicians are afraid of what others think, and have a hard time finding themselves as an artist.How long have you been involved in music as an artist?
As an artist I've been around since 2006... I use that as the year where I started to take rap/producing seriously and making a name for myself.You're gaining fans with the more material you drop, how do you plan to achieve a mass fanbase?
If you truly listen to my music and give new artist like myself a chance, there's NO way, you wont like something i do point blank! Thats not being cocky, thats being truthful. The mass fanbase comes from people knowing about you, so I plan on building a brand where you see my name and you expect good music, to relate to the music or something different... I'm a true believer in word of mouth, so as long as i'm doing my part and spreading my music, the fans will come.

My biggest inspiration to making music is striving to get better and eventually be amongst the greats... In the past I've seen people say i just want to get by, NEGATIVE! I want to be remembered and the cause of arguments LOL... My mindset when making music is 1) are you being yourself 2) is it different, does it standout? 3) Is it enjoyable, will it stand the test of time!Has the area you were raised in played a part in the your creativity
Houston is really diverse for those who watch tv and just think its cowboys or grills... So i'd definitely say 110% Yes the diversity of the city has played a part in my music... Ask my family and friends and they will tell you I'm all about seeing different life and being apart of not so similar cultures... My music represents my honest thoughts and the life i'm trying to get to.What do you think about the state of the music industry currently?
I cant lie, the game is bittersweet... On one end you have messed up sales and ridiculous music being put out for political reasons, but then you have the good side of the game where you can actually make a name for yourself without leaving the house...I mean its beautiful to be able to test the waters with your material and have access to your primary fans, so your not wasting anyones time. If anything i will say the game has the potential to be more balanced, where in the past your career really wasnt up to you, Artists can actually be themselves and run their career if they decide to. Its interesting!How would you describe the style of your music?
Man sometimes i dont know what i be doing... i wouldnt call myself a rapper, rapping is just the most frequent form of expression i use! ... I'm all over the place avant garde - soul - hiphop - rock - electronica... I really need to coin a genre for myself... It's always switching up.If you could choose one artist to collab with on a track, who would it be and why?
Def. gotta go with Andre3k! ... He's one person in music who has know limits, and i pride myself with not having any limits to what i can do, so i would love to see his process and what goes into making the thought provoking music he does...Also got to ask him is Erykah Badu stuff that good!What is your favorite hip hop quotable, if you had to choose one?
Wow! so many of them... and i'm a random dude, but one of my favorites is from Can I Live... "Lock my body can't trap my mind, easily explain why we adapt to crime I'd rather die enormous than live dormant that's how we on it Live at the main event, I bet a trip to Maui on it" He pretty much summed up a young black man's mind right thereWhat is your most favorite track that you've done up-to-date?
Favorite track to date - either "She A Dime" or "Before You Judge"... I use to think it was cliche for rappers to say this, but every new track is your favorite...I'm telling yall this recording songs is CRACK, its the new CRACKWhat is your most favorite track that you've done up-to-date?
I have an early hits projects coming soon for those who need to catch up and learn about me, New album coming late summer/early fall "House of Dreams" and group projects from E Pluribus Unum - rap/rock group and T.H.E.M. - the houston elite Mc's compilation...So the calender's full, hopefully the fans support

You can find more from Hollywood FLOSS at : myspace.com/hwflossss
internetapproved.blogspot.com
twitter.com/flossb15
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ex's, kryptonite to a new relationship (part 1)
Anybody that has ever went through a breakup can probably get the drift on what I'm about to speak on. Ugh "ex's" =/ Love em, Hate em, they still were in your life at SOME point in time.
Well, I've been through some rough breakups and all that good/bad stuff, but I always got love for my "ex's". They've helped me grow and mature mentally, something that is NOT guranteed to be a result from everyone you come in contact with. So, you may have had an ex that meant a lot too you and they could have done you wrong right, but didn't you learn from it? Didn't you look back on it and see your faults, even if in large, they weren't yours? You could have been the guilty party in the relationship and you may have knocked over the house of cards. BAM! It all comes crashing down.. Life is SUPPOSED to have its learning experiences, but it seems as though people tend to think that every relationship they're in, is suppose to work. Allow me to introduce reality into this topic..every relationship WON'T work. Hey, you could be one of those "lucky" people and just have that one magical relationship, but for the rest of us "non-magical" people, the shit hits the fan every now and then. Sometimes we can prevent it, sometimes we can't, but it happens to the best of us. That's why you see so many breakup songs, movies, video blogs and people are just crying all over it.
They say the best teacher is experience right? Well why can't you learn from an ex? Even if you hate them, they still added a little bit more common sense into your mind. You might even still be cool with them and they could be a great friend, but in most situations, that isn't the case. Break ups can be quite the monster, can't they? Haha, it's ridiculous how nasty they can get (pause). People's hearts get ripped out of their chests for a brief period in time, only to find out that they had been wasting their time. Then, you have to deal with the nasty breakup spilling over into your new relationship, which is NEVER good. Your new girl/new guy, does not want to hear you whining about your ex, they'll think you're going to be putting them in comparison. It's good to speak on the breakups and ex's, but not good to dwell on them. When you allow yourself to do that, you're allowing that bad experience veil your future with the new person, whether you like it or not. Maybe you're wondering if your ex is "alright" or if they found someone "better" than you, but the key once again, is LEARNING.
Ex's can torment people's minds pretty bad and only time can heal the heart. It could make you zone out to Al Green for a couple of hours and shed quite a few tears, letting tissue become your bestfriend for a period haha. Yes, it happens to dudes too...Dude's dwell on it more than you would think, even the egotistical ones. Trust me, I've seen first hand what a breakup can do to a guy or girl and it's never good on either side, despite what common perceptions would say. Take some time out of your life today and think about an "ex", even if it makes you shutter, and figure out what they helped you learn about yourself or life in general. For now, we can just say that the ex was some little sidenote that you had tried to whiteout, but the bottle went empty when you got halfway across the name.. "Alici-- cot damn I'm out of white out!" Lol, grow from that experience, use those mistakes to grant your mind the opportunity to avoid them in the future. As I continue to write more parts to this series increases, the deeper I'll get. Break out the tissues, you might just need them haha =/
"Everything she'd do, take a toll on my brain"
..Until we meet again
- That Gentleman
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Oops, I Forgot To Introduce Myself..
ab·stract (b-strkt, bstrkt) adj. -Difficult to understand; abstruse -Having an intellectual and affective artistic content that depends solely on intrinsic form rather than on narrative content or pictorial representation
Gentleman - A well-mannered and considerate man with high standards of proper behavior.Combine the two and you have me. Seems simple right? It doesn't rarely get understood that easily for being so simple. What is a TRUE gentleman these days? Does he open doors, but smash every girl possible? Does he hold out for the perfect one only to be disappointed?? To some, the word gentleman does not exist because of the standards men today have set for themselves. I call myself an abstract gentleman because even though I may act like a true gentleman, some of my ideas that I conjure in the twisted maze for a head I have, are practical, yet misunderstood. Sometimes I wonder why I act the way I do towards women, in wanting to understand them completely and wanting to know them mentally before anything else. The guys may say that's putting it on the pedestal but I just like to call it preparing myself mentally for the wifey. In order to understand the ever emotional women in today's society, you have to understand the causes of them becoming sappy. A gentleman could and would listen to them, but an ABSTRACT gentleman would take a step back and think on it for a while, thinking of all possible reasons and ways to correct this problem. We listen, but do not speak, think but do no reveal, speak but do not lecture. In order to understand an abstract gentleman, you must put all hormones to the side and think of man and women on a spiritual level. Are we here to bang each other but are we here to help each other? Most people say its the latter option, but do not conduct themselves in actions that would affirm those sentiments. Our generation is one that will affect the world for years to come and we MUST set an example for the coming generations. Well, that was me in the fewest amount of words I could put together, now it's time to get back to dating advice haha.. ...Until We Meet Again - That Abstract Gentleman
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
From Lack of Communication...to Too Much
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Where does the script stop?
Friday, April 10, 2009
No, We're Not in Kansas Anymore.

Which came first?
Enough symbolism.
I have a major distribution deal on the table for my record label. It could be a big break. It could be a set-up for disappointment. With that said, It's time for a REALITY CHECK.
So what's worse, a hater or a groupie? I really don't know anymore. I decided to tell my internet family about my recent development. I wasn't thrown off by the rapid influx of congrats and support, or the abundance of
,NT's always shown love to me anyway; ever since I was 16 rapping "keystyles" with Kneesh from Chicago. But I was rather shocked to see how many people had only saltine things to say. I don't know why it surprised me, after all, I am a pessimist as I said. What I want to ask my readers is this: Given the opportunity, is it more natural to support a complete stranger out of the "goodness of man", or is it more natural to be in competition with a complete stranger seeing as we're all under the same sun, sharing the same limited resources?
What wins out, natural or civilized behavior? We gotta get better as a people, people.
I'm not mad at my haters. Somebody has to hate and it's not gonna be me. It might as well be you. I'd rather be the somebody winning the lotto. But that very basic instinct, that jealousy, is archaic and unnecessary. Whereas it might have given you the edge in surviving 1500 year ago, in this day and age it's not like we're competing to survive. Well, not in the sense that you would be affected by another man's success in music. If I'm eating off rap, there's more than enough food for you to fix a plate from whatever you're good at. I'm not stepping on anybody's opportunities, that ain't real. That ain't Rilla. I'm just embracing my own. It's far too many crabs in this barrel today. Once you start climbing out of it, you'll see for yourself
Live from LHNS, by way of Gangster Island,
Young Rilla
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
So where have I been.........Allow me to re-introduce myself my name is....

Are You Where You Want To Be In Life?
Despite what science says, you can't duplicate a person, and you can't duplicate an ORIGINAL script. Your own life script may tend too be kind of hazy in an unorganized chaos way, but your dreams are perfectly imperfect, leaving you the necessary room needed to grow. So with that being said, the script to life is yours to make what you want of it in the short time that you do have, so use every tool you can garner to make it a masterpiece...because you only get one chance to write it.
-That Gentleman
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Introducing Young Rilla - Putting Indiana on The Map
When you sit down to write your music, how you go about telling your story?
It really depends on what I'm trying to do with the song. Like for instance, on "May Day" I didn't really want to try too hard to be like...clever or witty or anything because I wanted the song to feel more natural. When I'm arguing with my girl, I'm not sitting and thinking up a thousand "hot" metaphors. I'm just saying how I feel, ya know? But then again, on some songs I like to go that extra mile to be original and what not. It is what it is I guess. All I really know is that I never try to make the same song twice, so my creative process has to be a little different with each one.
Why do you call yourself Young Rilla?
Well, basically I like to think that I keep it Rilla-than-most. But yeah, that's what my niggas in the hood call me ya dig? And I'm the youngest of 4 so...yeah.. 'Tis watta 'tis.. Real Recognize Real Records baby!
What type of music would you say that you make?
I just try to be diverse bro. I know I have a vocab and some insight into a lot of stuff, so I just try to present it in an artistic way that the averagenigga in Nikes and Roc jeans can appreciate. I'm not really one for all the glitz and glamour. I'm not "swag splashing" on hoes or nothing. I'm just a dude from the hood with a knack for wordplay and an outlook on life that's easy to understand if you've ever lived in a place with more murders than job opportunities. So in a sense, I guess I'm a grassroots sorta guy. I am what hip-hop came from and I sound like where it's headed.Coolbeans.
How long have you been making records?
Records? About 4 years. I "met" Billboard B at 16 and he's been my executive producer, CEO, and manager ever since. Really, the man has known me since birth. We go waaaaaaaaay back. But he didn't know I was a rapper and I didn't know he was into putting out acts until that time. But fuck that, I've been a writer since I was like 12. I used to write raps instead of doing class work.
Who were your biggest influences and music and who's your favorite artists out right now?
I love this question lol. Man My biggest influences change weekly, but some that always float at the top are Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, Tupac, and Tip. For a nigga like me, that's like the "Dream Team" right there. I've picked up little nuances and tricks of the trade as far as pure FLOW goes. I can thank Jay and Em for a lot of that. I feel like I can twist syllables with the best of them because I study the best of them. Those dudes go ham on every track. Me and the other Mr. Jones share a lot of the same rebel thoughts, ya feel me? He's real deep and he pushes the envelope all the time. I like that.Pac and Tip pour a certain passion into their music that you can't help but to feel, and Tip put me onto punch-ins in the booth, lol. I love those guys' music man.
I know a lot of fans been waiting on you to drop the mixtape, what have you been up to lately?
Uhh, around lol. Man I've been doing so much shit bruh. We've been throwing Triple R release parties for the various Steel City Music DVD/CD joints. We're up to Vol 5. now. It's been real jazzy. I even got some production on there from some of my NT brethren (Shouts to T.I.M.E.). Gorilla Island Vol 1. has done serious numbers and Vol 2. just dropped like yesterday. So it's safe to say I done jumped off the porch, I just ain't made it down the block yet. It's been a matter of my putting the label first and foremost and establishing that brand, ya feel me? But that fix is on the way this summer. Blee'dat. Young Rilla's yet-unnamed-first-solo-mixtape...... SOON!
What's your inspiration behind your calling to make music?
The money. Sike. F the money. I make music because there's always been a song in my head as long as I can remember. That's it. It's not that complicated. It hasn't always been my song though. Back in the day it was Hammer. As I grew up it was Biggie and Pac . Now it's me. Ya feel me? When I'm depressed, there's a song in my head (probably Em's). Music has always been a sort of therapy to me. It's always been cool to know some obscure punchline buried in track whatever on that one album. Me and my guys still test each other with random ass bet you can't finish this line moments. hip-hop is just... me.
What was the biggest situation in your life that influenced your music the most?
There you go startin shit lol... Well, my moms passed away 2 years ago when I was 18 and that's still really tough on me. Hence the song/screenname Dear Winter (Dearwinter219). She was truly my biggest fan, mainly because she actually knows ME and not just the me I let people see. So yeah, that's been heavy on me. I handle it like a G though. I mean it is what it is. That's life. Now I just gotta make her proud, even though she was proud of me a long time ago.
If you could choose one artist to collab with on a track, who would it be and why?
Just one? Damn. Well then Outkast is just gonna have to count as one person then. I'm breaking the rules. These cats are BY FAR two of my favorite rappers ever. I mean, just sonically from album to album -- these dudes NEVER cease to amaze me. Their ear for beats is so unique and BigBoi is probably the most swag tight nigga in the industry over the past 15 years or so. That's real. Dre is Dre. What more can you say? What more do you have to say? I'll tell you what, put me on Skew it on the Bar B Remix and bet I don't murk off. I dare you...
What's the best word to describe your music and why?
Real. I bet you didn't see that coming did you? I mean, I just keep it real man. I'm a real musician. I play the sax. I'm a real nigga . I'm really from the hood and my lyrics are real life. I don't bullshit and shuck and jive for attention. I'm not making a dance song. My dude, I don't even know how to dance! I just like real hip-hop about real feelings and real trials and tribulations. I'm not out here saying I sold 10 bricks on my day off or in between classes in high school (read: fronting like 90 % of the industry). I was too busy skipping class to read the dictionary for all that jazz, to be real with you. I'm a rapper, and I'm damn good. Excuse my confidence. Let's be real, if you want a trapper-that-raps, I ain't that. If you want hip-POP music, I ain't that neither. I'm just that guy down the block that's seen and done a lot of stuff a few times and figured it would be smarter to just rap.
What do you plan to accomplish in music and what are your plans for this year??
Man I'm trying to do the same thing we do every night Pinky. The mixtape will probably be dropping later June or early July. Right now, there's Gorilla Island Vol 2. in the streets. I'm heavy on that track list. You can expect another Steel City Music compilation in the fall. We're hitting in all quarters my man. Outside of music though, a nigga need to get himself back in school and on that nursing path once more. Yeah man, Young Rilla is trying to be a male nurse. Save the Greg Focker comparisons. I'm far from a gay lord.. It's been one man...'Preciate the interview fammo. I'm ghost... --- Rilla
Click to download May Day - Young Rilla
Click to download Welcome To Indiana - Young Rilla ft Ric Jilla
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Broaden Your Horizons
Mr. Governor, I swear there's a cover up....
My question is this: What does it say about a community where the only thriving businesses either sale Hennessey or narcotics? To me it says that when people don't have shit else, they lose site of their priorities. I can't even lie, I do it to. Hell, I bought that blunt with the same money that probably should have gone into my gas tank with my taking-late-night-strolls-like- gas- is-free ass. It's almost as if you get this mentality like, "Well fuck it, if ain't nothing else gonna go right today, I bet you I catch my buzz. Fuck it!". Well to be honest, I'm tired of living that way. I'm tired of watching people live, and die, that way.
You don't change your world with one HUGE action... most of the time. It's usually done with the gradual accumulation of small baby steps, but once you look back on it...whoa.
My nigga Nas said it best:
"I switched my motto, instead of saying fuck tomorrow, that buck that bought a bottle could have struck the lotto"
It's amazing what a little change can do. You can fill the gas tank of my car for the same cost as a 5th of Crown Royal just to put it in perspective. How many Saturday night 5ths have you killed in your life? Could you see yourself driving up a whole tank of gas in one Saturday though? How many opportunities to better yourself have you passed up because you didn't think about the following Sunday?
Do the math. there's 52 2-day weekends a year. Let's say you party (drink, smoke, or whatever) on most of those days (3/4s or so). That's 78 days out of the year, right? That's not that much right? Remember that.
Now you're already asleep 8 hours a day (or more if you're lazy like me) so that's 33% of your life being lived in a dream. Now that 78 days a year adds up to 21% of your time. BUT... remember, you can only party IF you're awake, so really it's taking 21% of the 66% of your total lifespan (because 33% of that time you are sleep so you're not partying during those hours). Now I'm not a math wiz at all, but I believe that leaves you with about 52% of live left after "taxes". That's crazy. 48% of your life is a joke. But the shit ain't even funny... it's sad.
I can only lead the horse to water. I can't make it drink think....
It's been real,
Young Rilla live from LHNS by way of Gangster Island
Album Review: "The Last Kiss"
The Jadakiss fan in me has been awaiting this album for a while. I'm used to the slick talk and the signature "Ahhaaaaaaaaaa" cackle and he demonstrates that starting the album off well on "Pain and Torture". The triumphant "Can't Stop Me" sets vintage Jada lyrics to Neo Da Matrix production quite well (it took a few spins to grow on me). Labelmate Young Jeezy TEARS it up on "Somethin' Else" but Jada still has it with lines like "I'm beyond these feeble mind rappers that half step/I done carved the way for these niggas like Aztecs". "Rockin' with The Best" sounds like a mediocre attempt at a club single, while "Stress Ya" has the inverse effect (Both feature Neptunes production and Pharrell on the hook). Kiss makes up for it with the stellar "Things I've Been Through", which is the highlight of the album. Avery Storm sounds a bit awkward on "I Tried" but the song ulitmately delivers. Songstress Jasmine Sullivan is featured on "Smoking Gun", a tale of lost innocence. A "Cartel Gathering" connects Jadakiss in an effective NY cypher featuring Ghostface Killah and Raekwon. "By My Side" featuring Ne-Yo is underwhelming and pales in attempts to Jadakiss' past attempts at making singles to appeal to the female demographic. "Letter to B.I.G." featuring Faith Evans attempts to update the Notorious B.I.G. on the climate of the industry in the form of a letter. Lil' Wayne completely steals the show on the sinister "Deathwish"
Overall: Out of a 10, I'd give it about a 6.5-7/10. "The Last Kiss" is an alright album. Considering that he's self proclaimed "top 5 dead or alive", I'd consider that to be an issue with die hard fans. I also feel that 'Kiss is a guest on his own album with the overabundance of features taking the shine from him. The album really shines at its high points and dulls at its lowest points. "Things I've Been Through" is in the vein of "Feel Me" and "Still Feel Me" and refreshes the album throughout its midway point. I was looking forward to a Jay-z feature. As Kiss says "Long as I know i'm nice/fuck it, I'm my own fan". This album is probably his second best behind "Kiss The Game Goodbye".
Positives: "Cant Stop Me", "What If","Somethin' Else", "Things I've Been Through", "I Tried", "Cartel Gathering", "Deathwish", "
Negatives: "Grind Hard", "Who's Real", Rockin' With The Best","By My Side"
-100K
Monday, April 6, 2009
Lack of Communication In Dating
My own personal story has many stops in it and the reason I kept it moving at each one of those stops was because of that "lack in communication", part of it even on my part. Yeah, I can give advice, but I can't take my own, the usual irony.. right?
People in today's society are so engaged in the physical part of a relationship, that it becomes the basis for their emotions and communication as a whole. Sex can be very detrimental to a relationship, but it can also be beneficial, IF in moderation... Isn't it funny how in so many relationships, they can have great sex, but can't speak openly about their emotions or even sex with each other?! SMH Today, sex is so over-abused that it's second nature to have sex then talk after haha, sounds usual right? But why does that seem so normal? That's because it has become socially acceptable to basically start a relationship based off a sexual encounter and I believe it is quite the tale of how our common male-female reactions work.Now I'm not saying that you can't enjoy sex, but if you sex then talk, you're going be bored out of your mind because you're moving in reverse..and a car always moves slower in reverse. You can't expect to have great sex and then have great convo, that only happens in our "perfect world", but if you have great convo, then great sex, then you really have something. Once again I'll reiterate this, SEX iS A BONUS, NOT A BASIS.
Men believe that there aren't any good women out there, who aren't whorish,kind of like an urban myth.. And women believe that there aren't any good men out there who won't treat them like another usual jumpoff or even be fun to kick it with. Funny but sad at the same time because there is hope out there, it's just not readily seen, due to that "lack in communication".
You want him to listen and he wants you to listen, but there's one problem, you both aren't voicing yourselves as you should be. Maybe you should take the time to sit and have a thorough conversation, just maybe. You may have been in a relationship and it ended suddenly off one misunderstanding, or it may not even have gotten there yet before it all came crashing down and your little bubble of love, burst right before your eyes. We must learn to listen to on a deeper level, not just hearing "blah blah blah," but the actual words that are spoken the fragile place, known as the heart.
So you think I'm saying that the answer to all your problems is communication, haha you and I can only wish, but it IS a beginning I assure you. I have plenty more to say, but I don't wanna be too lengthy so stay tuned. We all have a lot to learn and there's no instructions, only a script, write your own story.
The problem with communication ... is the illusion that it has been accomplished.
- That Gentleman
The Boy Illinois showing versatility in 2009
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Fashion Do's and Dont's
Dont's
Too eccentric- It's definitely a plus to standout and be unique with what you wear, but sometimes people go too far with collaborating multiple styles into one outfit. Even if you step out of your boundaries a bit, every outfit still needs some type of organization and coordination.
Excessive Coordination/ Overdosing on High end designer print clothing- Sometimes I just shake my head when I see some young kid walking past me and he's covered in Gucci Print from head to toe. Rocking too much of the same color is also a bad look. Yeah sure you're matching but damn thats just too noticeable and every outfit needs BALANCE.
Too many sizes too big clothes-Tall Tees and you weighing 150 pounds wearing a size 40 jean isnt whats up fellas. For women who buy and wear clothes that dont even fit them isnt quite either. Stop trying to squeeze into something not made for your body type or wearing outfits that completely swollow your frame entirely...Your body is a canvas and learn how to show it off well.
Leopard print- I dont know if this trend has became hot all of the sudden but too many people particularly in Spring and Summer are caught rocking Leopard print pants, skinny jeans and skirts..This was a trend that never should have started and needs to end quickly
Spandex Denim without the back pockets – Whoever came up with this concept should be slapped. In no way has it ever benefited a women's shape no matter how much back she has. It's just ugly simply put. I cant even breathe when I think about women in these.
Crocs – This has always been a pet peeve of mines personally so this may come off as a personal dont rather than an obvious one. The only the place I see Crocs being reasonable to wear are inside the comforts of your own home, employees at hospitals, gardeners, your grandmother and quick runs to the grocery store. This is a style I believe should never be worn elsewhere. Yes from what I can see they are extremely comfortable. Crocs and Clogs may be the worst design shoe known to man.
Do's
Dress according to weather/season – Warm Jackets and Sweaters in the Winter and Fall. Shorts and short sleeves in summer and Spring. Try and stick to the fashions of a particular season. I usually dont like to mix (e.g. Big coats and shorts). But it's always about dressing accordingly. Dont buy a nice outfit thats made for a different season and force yourself to wear it in unbearable climates.
Fitting clothes – Ladies know how to purchase attire that fits your shape well. There isnt one shape that defines all above the rest. Like stated above know your body and its curves and use them properly. My dudes you dont have to dress like an 8 year old all the time. Nothing wrong with wearing some jeans that fit right and stay within your size range. Polo shirts that dont reach your knees and collared shirts that fit isnt a bad look ya'll.
Keep it Casual – Nice T-shirt and Jeans, low key colors and and simple designs will never fail you in life. I learned over time by my own examples of learning fashion that the cliché of “Addition by subtraction” works. Some people misinterpret the saying of dressing down by having a sense that you have to dress like crap and dressing up means putting on your best designer clothes with standout graphics designs and prints is how you show off yourself. But instead you just look like a huge advertisement board. Particularly for women I've always been attractive to a girl who knew who to put a simple outfit together without doing too much and keeping it casual. Everyday doesnt have to be a colorful fashion show. Relax and put some comfortable stylish wear on
Be Unique - Its ok to be trendy and follow what's hot. You dont always have to go against the grain and be rebellious..Matter fact thats a perfect way to be unique to take current trends and throw in your rebellious flare to your style. You can use how you dress as a way to show off your personality and a representation of your character so you dont have to be a droid and get whatever everybody else does. Be you, simple as that.
Feel free to add your own opinions, What you agree or disagree on and your own personal list's as well. PEACE.
-The Fashion Bloke
Saturday, April 4, 2009
On the Real...
G.o.D Jewels - The Chicago Bully is coming...
Chicago lifestyle and hunger. Just trying to present my city in the proper light, Because I feel that it hasn't. You always hear people refer to "New York Hip-Hop" or "Down South Hip-Hop"...Even "West Coast Hip-Hop". We have so many incredible artists, Yet we don't get mentioned when it comes to the great Hip-Hop regions. We get lost in the shuffle so to speak. So I'm just trying to give us an identity and make the best music I can possibly make in the process.-How do you stay inspired with the state of the game the way it is currently?
It's depressing and discouraging to tell the truth. But guys like Drake and Cudi keep me optimistic. These are dudes who you can almost say are bonafied superstars with nothing but mixtapes to their name. No albums, And no deals to speak of until recently. I think it's a great thing. The game is evolving, And you have to evolve with it, Or become obsolete.-Who were some of your biggest influences in not just hip-hop, but music?
Sade. I love her to death. I have her whole discography on my iPod. I grew up on her music...She's timeless. I like to think that I'm almost the rap equivalent to Sade. All of her shit is smooth and laid back. It's almost a fusion of RnB, New Age, Jazz...All of that. I hope to work with her one day. I'm a big Sufjan Stevens fan too...He makes some real epic shit. He made a whole concept album about Chicago and just Illinois in general...I'm using him for my follow-up mixtape. He's good in my book. But yea, There's too many musical influences for me to name right now...-Your anticipated new mixtape is titled, "Glory or Death", do you believe that you'll achieve that "Glory" through music?
That's the plan. Everybody should feel that way. Either achieve your glory, Whatever that may be...Or die. Point blank. Living average or just settling shouldn't be an option. The thing about me is, I feel like I do my music with the "right" intentions. Yea, We wanna make money, We want fame...But I truly want to be the best at the craft. I think that's a rare trait nowadays...Money is not even the main motivator. I truly want to be that dude with this shit...And want people to know it.-What type of direction are going in with this mixtape creatively?
It's just a showcase for my abilities. The material that's been leaked out thus far isn't even a fraction of what I'm capable of. I'm hoping to catch a lot people off guard with this project, And go from a slasher-type guard to an all-around guard in people's eyes. "Oh, He can shoot and pass...and play defense?!? This nigga is dope!!!" Yea, You didn't know I could do that did you? lol.-As far as where you're standing in the game right now, do you think that the wait has been worth it?
Yea, it has. The experience I've gained has far outweighed how long I've had to wait to get to this point. I wouldn't change a thing. I'm lyrically sharper, My subject matter is more focused, And I'm much more strategic as far as marketing and the different business angles I need to utilize to become successful.-Where do you envision your career later on in the future?
Jay-Z minus the destroyed friendship and business relationships. Musically at my peak well into my 30's, A loyal team consisting of my day-ones, And very business savvy. You learn from guys like Hov and Diddy and try to improve on their model so you don't repeat the same mistakes they did.-If you got the chance to collab with any artists on ONE track, who would it be?
Like I said earlier, I would love to work with Sade. Shit, I'd like to do a whole album with her. That's like my holy grail of collabs...-Do you think what you bring to the game is in it's own lane creatively and what the industry should hear?
The industry is so saturated that it's hard to stand out amongst the crowd. It's become less about the music and more about what you had to say on the latest World Star or YouTube video. I'm just trying to bring it back to quality music and not the frivolous bullshit...-When you release your new mixtape, where can we go to get it?
Hopefully, You won't be able to visit a blog on the internet without seeing it. If I have it my way, Glory or Death will be everywhere and easily accessible. Myspace, Twitter...You name it. I'm thinking about offering the follow-up mixtape exclusively through Life Has No Script though...-In your opinion, what's your best work that you've done up until now?
The sequel to Glory or Death, "Greatness Opens Doors". The key is me...Don't make some one your priority when you're just one of their options. - E². YouTube Channel: youtube.com/GoDJewelsTV Twitter Profile: twitter.com/GoDJewels Big thanks to G.o.D Jewels for the interview and you can expect to hear more music from him in our future artist showcases. - Life Has No Script, write your own.