“ People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you’ll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so out of control that you have to transform your life… -Elizabeth Gilbert

 “    i got beauty

              i got class

i got style and

                       i got ass       

                                          -beyonce

Artist: Audrey Kawasaki

I fell in love with the images of Audrey Kawasaki very early on while "collecting images" online as I often do for random projects. Her very feminine way and subtle tease about her images are intense in the reserse effect. What I didnt expect is how her art would continusly creep its way into my creative discovery and "Image Collection". A.K.'s continued excalation of work over the years only show a countious outlet in what she does with no signs of climax in the near future. 
Anything addtional to be said would best be said in her bio below
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Info Bio:

The themes in Audrey Kawasaki's work are contradictions within themselves. Her work is both innocent and erotic. Each subject is attractive yet disturbing. Audrey's precise technical style is at once influenced by both manga comics and Art Nouveau. Her sharp graphic imagery is combined with the natural grain of the wood panels she paints on, bringing an unexpected warmth to enigmatic subject matter.

The figures she paints are seductive and contain an air of melancholy. They exist in their own sensually esoteric realm, yet at the same time present a sense of accessibility that draws the observer to them. These mysterious young women captivate with the direct stare of their bedroom eyes.


Audrey updates her online journal frequently with new work, pieces in progress, information about shows and more. http://i-seldom-do.livejournal.com/

A fan of the SOLE...

*CAPTURED*

"CAPTURED"
The personal journey of my life, family & friends as captured in it's still frame and beauty. Recent, vintage, historical moments can all be found here....
"Live your life "CAPTURE" the moment!"

My S.F.L. RAY since 7th grade and teenage homie FACE from back on the block; now as fate would have it happily married huband & wife parley in San Diego following  the recent VH1 tapping of "DIVAS" where the show was filmed.
I'm elated they captured their personal time together enjoying the temperate weather and essence of the West Coast with little old me knowing the picture whore I am... and now for me to share this "capture" with you.

On Da Map

“Knowledge without work is dangerous
  

                                                                                                                     

BANG.BANG

      

SHE OPENED HER MOUTH AND BLEW ME.... AWAY!!!

Jessie J is the name... and as I foretell on most of my storyboards be on the lookout for a POWERHOUSE of a voice in music and entertainment with this young woman. Jessie is not new to the music scene; a singer/songwriter from Essex in the UK, Jessie has been tagged with writing for such artist as Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown (with whom she toured Europe), and Christina Aguilera among just some of the elite!

Her hurricane of a voice is technically impressive and from the tid-bit I gathered to share with you (the one that made me love her) she can do it all LIVE... nothing gimicee to this awesomely laced British accent chick.

Some of my favorite displays of her work are still to be found live and personally Youtube'd by Jessie herself with that classic flavored and soulful sound; however upcoming releases of her singles "Do It Like a Dude" and "Price Tag" which we will add to the note worthy list are attached to her debut album,

"Who You Are"

due to be released in the states in 2011 -

Just doing my job in telling you... I TOLD YOU

“Somehow, some way we be comin up with funky fly sh*t like every single day, but uh…

Bruce Lee is a BEAST!

~ Focus Yourself ~

JAY ELECTRONICA

Underground- where the truth can be found…

Jay Electronica aka Je’Ri Allah or Jay Elect is often recognized for his association with Erykah Badu. The two have been dating for a few years and have a daughter together named Mars Merkaba. Although with a continuous underground build up buzz since 2007; Jay’s wildly original style of rapping, infused music segment movements and spoken word of such artist as Just Blaze, Erykah, Nas and other mentionable followers of the artist only lend to the authenticity of his work.

Hiphopdx.com in 2008 called him "arguably...the most talked about new emcee last year ... at times...more like a myth or urban legend than an actual rapper"

This underground artist is exceedingly pushing his way to surface amongst the main stream which I find to be bittersweet in hopes that he continues to claim the greatness the spotlight can so quickly fade away within the “Machine”.

For me this translates to a beautiful piece of something I’ve never felt within music; as I am still a true believer of profits he holds close to filling any molds.

“HOLD ON TIGHT, I’M NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT’S GONNA HAPPEN!”

Alter Ego... One of Many

*SPOTLIGHT* The Ayuri Project NYC...

This woman, pioneer and personal friend fire blazes a path among the new brand of up and coming . As a mother, creator and artist Ayuri’s passion is infectious and reflecting of great style sophistication and my all time favorite pastime sensuality. Take a visual escape down the path of her artist eye… you’ll be glad you came!

AYURI is the name of a visually creative young woman spawning from the heart of creativity. The AYURI Project NYC is more than just photography. It's the perfect mix of art and design. The Essence of The AYURI Project NYC has been described as Fresh, Modern, Sophisticated, Sensual, and Sexy! The project's idea is to thrive on collaborating with cliental in tailoring a unique visual design and custom lifestyle image. | The AYURI Project NYC |Visit us at: www.theayuriprojectnyc.com | www.twitter.com/theayuriproject + GET WITH IT ..Ayuri Diana Luciano

http://theayuriprojectnyc.com 



“ I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells.
I honor the place in you which is of love, of truth, of light and of peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me,
we are ONE. - Remdaas

One of those days...

“ Squint your eyes and look closer
I’m not between you and your ambition
I am a poster girl with no poster
I am thirty-two flavors and then some
And I’m beyond your peripheral vision
So you might want to turn your head
Cause someday you might find you’re starving
and eating all of the words you said. Ani DiFranco

Lil Squirt!

Yung Harlem - CHURCH

*SPOTLIGHT* WHO IS MOE ISAAC???

Who Is Moe Isaac?


I am an artist, singer, songwriter, and producer. An enthusiast of all art forms. A lover of everything creative and beautiful. I am obsessed with expression through art.

I was born and raised in the South Bronx. Both my parents were teenagers when I arrived. I was subjected to a lot of unique circumstances, and I've seen a lot of things that I shouldn't have. I look at my past as a gift and a curse, because what makes being an artist so awesome is that you can use your art as therapy. Instead of going to see a shrink, I went into the studio and recorded a song.

My love for Hip-Hop is ingrained into my soul, because I was raised in the culture. My love for Jazz standards comes from my respect and admiration of the instrumentation, songwriting, and vocal interpretations. Combine the two genres, mix in some pain and pleasure, add some aggression, a heavy dose of passion, and a splash of soul and you have the distinct blend that is my sound.

In my opinion, the worst thing that you can do to an artist is hinder their artistic growth. When I began recording I had no choice but to go to studios owned by other people. I couldn't afford my own equipment. People would try to mold my sound into whatever fad was popular at the time. I felt disgusted singing about clubs and women in every song, but how much bargaining power does one have when the owner of the studio, who also happens to be a music producer, believes that his kind of music works, and yours doesn't? Years of dealing with this same scenario proved to be an invaluable learning experience for me. Having others tell me what to sing and how to sound allowed me to discover exactly who I wanted to be as an artist. This inspired me to make one of the best decisions of my life. I saved up and purchased my own studio, where my creativity was completely uninhibited. I was able to truly find myself. I cultivated my own style and sound.

Armed with an inextinguishable dedication to true artistry, the ability to fully orchestrate my own music, and the knowledge that I had completely come into my own as a musician, I began my journey: to share my music, my soul, with the world .

http://moeisaacabout.blogspot.com/

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Sometimes...

“Sometimes, when we’re lying together, I look at her and I feel dizzy with the realization that here is another distinct person from me, who has memories, origins, thoughts, feelings that are different from my own. That tension between familiarity and mystery meshes something strong between us. Even if one builds a life together based on trust, attentiveness and mutual support, I think that it’s important that a partner continues to surprise.”

Barack Obama

The begining of a reflection~

Quote

“ If you wanna talk about influence, man, then you’ve got to realize that influence is not influence. It’s simply someone’s idea going through my new mind. Jean-Michel Basquiat

*EVENTFUL* RADIO SUPERHEROS @ TAJ 8.19.10

ENDING THE SUMMER IS SUCH SWEET SORROW

Come join me as I host a night of

RADIO SUPERHEROS

48 West 21st Street //

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Listening Party…

Rich Brovaz * Aquavibe *Weownit

Here to make their claim your ears in the name of MUSIC

Great Artist in the Game coming to give back what the radio waves have taken away

A GREAT DOSE OF THAT GOOD OFFICIAL NEW-NEW!!

I'm sure you are all too aware of the hunger our society is escalating across the board in many industries and way of life...

Musically, Artisticlly, Entertainment and Entrepreneurial Endeavors are now more then ever before at focal attention of

"WHO, WHEN & WHERE" will be NEXT?

Spawning an all time high pool of creative structure for Producing, Maintaining and Creation of what is to be "The New Error"

In the name of all that is FUNKY, REAL and that NEW-NEW

Come chill with us and some of the best networks around including:

Media and Lifestyle Outlets, Urban Visionary's and a dose of the Prominent Up&Coming's -

Coming to experience the musical outlet but grow throughout with a great network of individuals I guarantee you will see again throughout your climb in life

With your very own host:

ME...

Live bands, Great Chill Vibe, Something your ears need to hear
R&B, Old 2 the New School…

Mix Hop (Hip Hop, R&B, Rock & Soul)
Saying Good-Bye to Summer is Such Sweet Sorrow...

With RADIO SUPERHEROS@ TAJ - A GUARANTEE to SAVE THE DAY!

(Free Music & Poster Give-a-ways)

Hope 2 see you there... I'll be the one Reppin My Corner; and Yours!

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*SPOTLIGHT* Kayla~Bayla's Lemonadestand

Kayla~Bayla’s Lemonade Stand

Sugar * Spice & Everything Nice!

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For the Urban girl AND YOU!

INVISIBLE... You See Right Through Me