Homemade Universe...Me in 2009 and beyond

I chose this piece of art to really represent 2009 for me.
2008 wasn't the easiest year for me but when adversity strikes it is always best to learn from it and come back stronger.
As cliche as that sounds I want this year to create my homemade universe.
I want to be able to spark ideas that will change the rest of my life and recreate the colors and shapes I see in my mind.

So goodbye 2008

And welcome 2009, home of the homeade universe.

Sia- You Have Been Loved

Australian Songstress SIA is one of the more unique artists to come out in 2008. This is a nice song to introduce you to her talent and style.

SIA-You Have Been Loved

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Andy Warhol interviewing Steven Spielberg

I always think what it must be like to listen to these kind of guys talk in a relaxed setting. I believe thats where you see the true genius in people is through casual conversation. You get to see how people view the world or how they create their own. Very interesting stuff.

Zella Brown Art Collection

Home furnishing is never supposed to be this artistic and stunning. But I would never have my house be anything else. This is truly amazing work to have in anyones room.


http://www.zellabrown.com/

Go Hard Remix- Jay-Z

Go Hard Remix- Jay-Z

Waltz With Bashir

THis looks like such an amazing film. It is a documentary told as a cartoon. I am so surprised this has never been done before and if it has I can guarantee it wasn't done this good. When I seen the trailer for it I was blown away by the possibilities this brought. I suggest everyone watch the trailer and see it when it comes to a theatre near you.

Johnny Cash Childrens book

Scotty Reifsnyder has created a fantastic children’s book that is based on the lyrics of a Johnny Cash song entitled “The Man Who Couldn’t Cry”. The book has a die cut that runs throughout adding a dimension of interactivity for the reader.

To me this is the true genius of Johnny Cash. His songwriting skills were never questioned but it takes some time before your the true talent of your work shines through. This proves his lyrics were timeless. I think country music may be one of few if not the only genre where stories are told in such detail. For one of his songs to be turned into a childrens book means it stood the ultimate test of time and is now bringing the story he told to a whole other generation.

RIP Johnny Cash. One of my heroes in music and a true genius.

OK...Another music video because this one is extra cool.

Yup...Michel Gondrys a genius

Kaja Sofa

Simple enough for it to fit into a homey living room yet elegant enough to have in one of those living rooms nobody is allowed to go in. I know you know what I'm talking about. It's also fairly modern and is a really good look for anyones living room.

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I have no idea what the name of this is, just that Matthew Bone did it and I love it.

25th Anniversary G-Shock Watch

Obviously I have a thing for G-Shock watches and this one is no different. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary this one is a unique watch and I love the resin band. If it wasn't like 500 dollars I would certainly buy it. Until then it's 80 dollar GShocks for me.

TV on the Radio-Dear Science..Music finally got it right

TV on the Radio's new album this year was head and shoulders above anything else that came out. Much to my surprise amid a lot of the mediocre yet highly acclaimed albums they finished #1 on a lot of magazines lists. Albums this good never get the proper accolades. This was one of the few albums this year that was a correct, direct commentary on the current state of the country played through a unique rock sound that set itself apart from the industry. So this is more of an ode to music magazines in 2008 for finally getting it right.



Yes and there amazing live.

Really cool Nikeid commercial with DJ AM x Mike Epps x Kobe

Nike Zoom Kobe IV iD - Mike Epps + DJ AM from Freshnessmag.com on Vimeo.

Wale @ the Highline in NY

One of my favorite new artists straight ripped his show in NY that was also opened by Colin Munroe and Kid Cudi. Wale's showmanship is top notch.

In other news..

I just got my hands on the Day N Nite Instrumental and I'm just about done with it but I think I might spruce it up keep it for the mixtape. I may show it to a few select people and see what they think but I kinda want to hold this for the bigger project. This beat is so hypnotic I swear.

I also will probably do some stuff over the Boss beat by Rick Ross. I wanna know who made that because the bass line is nuts. I was inspired to do this one last night, word to Danny and Moe.

Other then that just putting in a lot of work mastering the craft. If anyone has beats or has heard a really cool one lately let me know so I can work with it. You can never do too much work.

Murakami in Germany

Of course anything semi-important Murakami does I will be all over it. Here in Frankfurt Germany he brought the show and it was nothing short of amazing. Take a look for yourself.

Dear Rosario Dawson,

I overlooked your triflin harlet ways in Kids.
And you captured my heart in He Got Game. (Although I grew a hatred for Ray Allen but thats neither here nor there)
I watched the atrocity that was Josie and the Pussycats if only to see you grace the screen.
You held your own in Men In Black II and well Pluto Nash....we won't go there.
By just appearing in 25th Hour, which was one of my favorite movies, I only fell deeper in love.
I seen Alexander...that is something only we know the meaning too.
However it was in Sin City where you made me consider introducing you to Moms.. The danger and sultry demeanor of Gail made a comic book specialist as myself melt.
By the time Grindhouse and Rent came around I was already head over heals over you.
Eagle Eye came and any second thoughts I had of this were gone.
Which leads me to Seven Pounds which I just seen. I was officially sold.
Seeing as how one day I will be famous and seeing how well we fit together I would like to invite you to be my future baby's mother.
Yes while I do know you may be dating someone this is a proposition for the future that I feel will fit both of our needs.

Yours Truly,
DJ

Dee And Ricky Hearts

I saw Travis from Gym Class Heroes with one of these and thought they were the coolest thing. Did a bit more research and then found out that the twin brothers, Dee and Ricky, designed these and did collaborations with Marc Jacobs. Definitely a cool little accessory that could set an outfit right.

Astro Boy Trailer

I am so excited for this!

Jennifer Aniston on GQ

The beautiful Jennifer Aniston graces this months ever elusive cover of GQ magazine.
Also a great article on her inside talking about the paparazzi slew she's received lately.
And I love Jen so I guess I could have been looking for an excuse to post this..haha
Go pick it up.

N.E.R.D.-Sooner Or Later

Favorite Song from Seeing Sounds.
Video is official.

House, Seattle, WA from Replinger Hossner Architects

It rains 97% of the time in Seattle. However in this house I would certainly deal with that.

I seen a house like this in Saucelito and thought it was the coolest thing. A house with walls of windows hanging over the hill. I still think that and would love to jot down a design similar to this for a house of my own.

Ok..One More Performance

Eddie Vedder>Your Life

Lupe @ Glastonbury

Some days I sit down and just watch all sorts of performances and study them and throughout that process a few will stick out to me. Lupe at the Glastonbury this summer was one of them. I loved this show.

Kanye West on SNL

Kanye West - Heartless / Pinocchio Story - SNL - 12/13/2008
by 3030fm

I love SNL performances because I feel it brings the best out of artists for the for the most part. I always look for them to post on Sunday but I can never seem to find them. Seeing how this is Kanye it was uploaded mighty quickly and is one of the better performances I've seen in a while.

DANIEL LLIBESKIND'S GREEN NEW YORK TOWER

The latest towering building planned to grace the new york city skyline is one madison avenue by architect daniel libeskind. the 54-story condo building stands out from the crowd of glass towers by incorporating a series of ‘sky gardens’ at different parts of the building. the green spaces would be enclosed in cylindrical
glass tubes at the centre of the building and cut-aways in the face would open them up to the outside.

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Original Fake “Companion” Pillows

New pillows from Original Fake. I love Kaws work and would love to have these.

I swear I just designed a jacket similar to this!!

Is-ness combine neoprene wetsuit material into their latest project, the Submarine jacket. The relatively rigid wetsuit material against the soft orange shell makes for an interesting fit as the jacket also features the wetsuit material throughout in a paneled style on the back and sleeves.

The Step Chair

I absolutely love this chair. I love red furniture as it is but this is so innovative.

New Terminator 4 Trailer

I'm a huge Terminator fan and loved the choice of Christian Bale in the lead.
Looking at this Trailer we should see a great movie.

(Even though I'm still salty James Cameron isn't directing)

Grindin Freestyle

Trying to iron out kinks in my flow and just working a lot so I decided to drop this on here fresh from being recorded.
Leave a comment or something and let me get some feedback on whatever you want.
Pick your favorite lines or things you woud have changed it doesnt matter.

Grindin Freestyle

Nathan Thomas Interview

Here is an exclusive interview of the genius that is Nathan Thomas. For those of you not familiar with him he was the winner of Bravo's Top Design. A true artist when it comes to interior design Nathan will be receiving a call from me in 5 years when I am rich. haha

Nathan Thomas Interview

The People's Champ Hall of Fame: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip is easily one of the finer actors of our generation whether anyone likes it or not. No actor/actress has the kind of resume he has. He has been able to seemlessly transform into a unique character in all his films and has a range unlike anyone I've ever seen.

See him in MI:III as a villain you grow to hate.
See him in Along Came Polly as the friend we all have.
See him in Synecdoche, New York as a tragic hero you sympathize with.

Those are just very recent prominent roles where people may not have captured his true genius. See him next week in Doubt, a movie about a priest coming under fire for sexual molestation. Pay close attention and see the true transformation from actor to character.