One of my favorite soul singers, Eric Roberson, has announced the five (5) finalists for his “A Tale of Two” remix contest. Although I didn’t make the cut, I enjoyed producing three (3) interpretations of his GRAMMY® nominated single while getting my online networking on with dope producers who inspire and motivate me. I encourage you to check out the final remixes after the jump and vote for your fave…

Today is my half-sister’s 24th birthday. I hope she’s having a fantastic day. I’ve only met her once (when she was 15) and it was under extremely stressful circumstances. Nevertheless, I recall my mid-20s as being some of the best moments of my life and my prayer is she’s enjoying hers even more. Until next time.

disappointment |ˌdisəˈpointmənt| noun 1. the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations 2. a person, event, or thing that causes such a feeling (example: I was a big disappointment to her)

I’ve always believed it was my purpose to encourage others through my gifts. We all could use a word of positive affirmation or a helping hand; especially one that is devoid of ulterior motives. I’ve always reached out to people from that space — where the reciprocity of helping someone rarely comes from the person you’ve helped. That’s the cool phenomenon of karma. There are some who view that kindness…

The saga continues. My prayer is today will be the final chapter in my week-long turmoil of (bi)cyclical ups and downs. It was only 48 hours ago when I got caught up in the newness and brimming with anticipation to cruise these Houston streets. I made my usual stops at my usual spots — attempting to bond with my new bike while bumpin’ Dela’s Atmosphere Airlines in my ears. It…

I wanted a GROOVMNT t-shirt that was snazzy, yet economical. Thankfully, three elements aligned themselves to make my dream come true:

So I wait a week to get my bike brakes adjusted and the mechanic at Boone’s Cycles does an amazing job. Unfortunately, 3 miles later I make a turn onto Fannin Street and break a pedal which spins me out into oncoming traffic.

My “green” approach to transportation has been kind to my wallet and my waistline the past few weeks. Between catching the Metro rail and riding my bike, my body is adjusting to the much needed activity and I get to truly see the city. I found a great bike shop that was able to fine tune my bike for its increased usage. After getting my brakes tightened and realigned yesterday,…