My Night At the Smiranoff Signature Series Event

The homie Jay hooked it up again and got me on the list for the Smiranoff Signature Series Party last night with Q-Tip, Common & KRS-1 along with Dre from Cool & Dre, Just Blaze and DJ Premier. It was at this spot called Element on the lower east side, two floors, pretty cool for a show as it has a stage and a pretty good sound system. Just so happens I get a call from Dave Lighty asking whats going on for the night and since he's on the guest list as well (you couldn't buy your way into this joint for the most part) we decided to meet there. Good thing too as the people on the regular guest list were not allowed to enter the venue until 7pm and did not have access to the upstairs VIP area. Me walking in with Dave allowed me to receive one of those coveted red bracelets that gave you autonomy to roam freely.

The first person I see walking in is Sway of MTV fame. Very personable guy. He was the show host and I appreciated the fact that he actually spoke to me as if he knew me which is always cool. I hate when lames act all Hollywood. As we walked across the dance floor to the nearest bar, which had all the free Smironoff you could want, I saw Jonny Nunez, which many people wouldn't know by face but I'm sure you've gazed at more than one of his photographs of celebrities mainly hip hop celebrities. I always see him out but for some reason we never really acknowledge that fact. I guess that's a New York thing.

While at the bar waiting on a drink who walks right up next me? Consequence of Kanye's label GOOD Music. The interesting thing about seeing him is that we actually had words, though very few, at this Usher party last year. This was before Don't Quit Your Day Job actually dropped but not long after The Cons Vol 3 - Da Come Back Kid was released. Anywho, at the time I was really feeling that mixtape so I said something to that effect to which he graciously thanked me. This time though, I didn't say anything but I did catch something in his face that saw something familiar in mine. Once again, that new york thing... And just to add my 2 cents, I wasn't really feeling DQYDJ. Something was missing from what I found so infectuous on the mixtape. I guess if you can't say something nice...

So after getting a not so tasty concoction of the Blueberry Smironoff and lemonade mix drink that was inspired by Q-Tip it was upstairs to the VIP area. We sat directly next to Dre's table. Dave actually knew him so fifteen minutes into sitting there we were all smoking together. He's cuter in person. Most times I see him in videos or on tv he looks kinda droopy in the face. You know, the sleepy eye look. But in person not so much.

Before long Sway stepped on stage and introduced Q-Tip. Donning an old school black and gold addidas suit Tip looked and sounded like he was in good form. It was good seeing him perform as I haven't really whitnessed him doing anything other than DJing as of late.

Next up was Common. I havn't seen Common perform in a long ass time. It's easily been a couple years. And I was reminded of how great a performer this man is. And how fine! Of course he did the favorites and did a dope freestyle to end it all. I have to make sure I make a point to see him the next time he comes to the city to perform.

Lastly, came KRS -1 whom I'm not ashamed to say I don't really know. I was born and raised in Texas and if i never felt like a New Yorker, it was last night when this man hit the stage. Cats was madd hype to see him. Old heads, young heads, everybody. Although, I know the choruses to songs like South Bronx and Criminal Minded the only song I could probably recite is Self Destruction....Obviously, he didn't do that song.

Fucking Around With The Roots All Day

Dice Raw, Me, And Black Thought @ The video shoot for 75 Bars/Get Busy



Can I just say that both Dice and Thought were cool and laid back and the entire experience was memorable. I can't wait to see the video to see if I have a cameo appearance. Thought is absolutely grown and sexy in person. I also chatted with Quest and saw Kamal though i didn't have the opportunity to talk with him.

Surreal...For Real

"Last night I saw you in my dreams. Now I can't wait to go to sleep."

Ye gave this performance in rememberance/reverence of his mother and it struck a deep chord with me.

After watching this and going to bed I dreamed of my own mama.

How sweet it was...

When Life Comes At You Fast

I'm in a complete place of contentment today. I feel oddly at peace.






Interesting events that make you think...


Monday night I went to the Pink Elephant. I've never been and was pleasantly suprised at how nice it was. The New York Giants had there Super Bowl celebration there and the boys were definitely in the house pouring up Crystal like it wasn't funny. I swore I saw at least 10-15 bottles of that shit floating around at any given time. Confetti was flying, everybody was dancing, partying up like we'd all got a championship ring...it was actually a really fun night. The only way it could have been better is if my crush had showed up. Not that I would've done anything if he had. I realized that while football players are super fine but I'm not really attracted to them. Yet and still I appreciate the fitness.

So this past Saturday I hung out at my homegirl Corren's house. Donwizzle came through which is always cool. I hadn't seen his ass since I ran into him at the Pete Rock party a few months back. We ate, listened to music, smoked, drank...you get the idea. I like Brooklyn...it has its own soul. Whenever I'm there I feel like i'm trapped in an old common song...like my very own nag champa video. Erick ended up coming by as well although I think he was probably a bit dissapointed. I had not seen him in a month of sundays and the mood was akward and felt somewhat strange. I hate when that happens.

The primaries happened last night and voters in twenty-two states had the chance to choose who they would put into office. In the end Obama cameup trailing Hilary in electoral votes. The margin was a slim one and I think this solidifies Obama's presence even more. It would have been nice had he won though.

I had a training session this morning. For Gary to have worked me out so bad I actually feel good. quite rejuvenated and fit! Having a trainer is so expensive and prettty soon I'm going to have to figure out a way to supplement my income since I don't think I can keep paying as I go for much longer. Not for nothing, though, it still feels good getting my ass in shape.