I haven’t posted here in a while so I thought I’d put share some randomness. On December 31, the 2010 Best Albums Round Table (BART) Podcast will be available for download. Six music aficionados: EJ Flavors, Butta, KB, DJ Diva, The Big La and yours truly come together to discuss our favorite albums of the year along with honorable mentions, predictions for 2011 and a whole lot of fun. I…
Nominations have begun for this year’s Black Weblog Awards and the I need your support.
I looked forward to spending years with him by my feet, nodding to the beat of fantastic music. That dream was cut short today.
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…
This week, we’re celebrating the 3rd Annual Cupid’s Hunt (CH) Podcasting Extravaganza. More than 20 podcasters will drop a “love themed” episode with their respective flavors and I got to make sure the Friday Favecast (FFC) represents lovely. On the first ever CH, I brought Eve into the studio and we answered your questions on love as newlyweds. Two years later, she’s coming back on the mic and we’re here…
I started my Master Cleanse process today — I had no choice. I was already contemplating on doing the cleanse as a spiritual and symbolic way to rid myself of all the toxins of 2009; but after getting on the scale, the ugly truth stared at me with its digital-numeric eyes and I realized getting back on the wagon (of better health) was imperative. *cue wife coming in from the…
Vikter Duplaix has appeared in the liner notes / production credits of my favorite artists (i.e., Erykah Badu, Jazzanova, Eric Benet, etc.). His International Affairs LP piqued my interest while Bold and Beautiful truly made me a fan. Nicolay is one of my favorite producers. From my introduction to him via Foreign Exchange’s Connected to their GRAMMY-nominated single “Daykeeper,” his innovative perspective on soul music and experimental beats continues to…
I’ve been a fan of Jesse Boykins III ever since I discovered “Pantyhose” at the beginning of the year. His album, The Beauty Created, has quite a few jams I’ve played over at the FFC and his version of “No One Else” on the Men Love Mary mixtape was stellar as well. So when I got this tweet about his newly released remix album, I had to show love. The…
After debating all summer and re-prioritizing my creative endeavors, I’ve decided to participate in this year’s National Novel Writing Month beginning November 1st. I have a few ideas and posted a poll for my friends and fellow writers to help me decide. In the end, I had to flip a coin to decide on a story I attended the local Kick-Off Party this weekend and got some added inspiration. I’m…
This is a first of a series of videos capturing the making of “contempojazzsoulhop,” the EP produced by the Cross Country Collective = Big La + Fresh + yours truly = “C3.” Now that I’ve put myself on blast with this video, it’s time for the other fellas to do the same Stay tuned.
My first SoulBounce post went up this week – a review of Nicolay’s “City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya.” I’ve always considered myself a friend of SB, but lately it’s felt more like family. To celebrate I created a blend of spices, based on each SB member, to use exclusively use on “chicken wangs.” I call it Fave’s “Soulbounce Pretty Wang” Seasoning 4 the Grown & Sexy (try putting that on…
Upon release of iPhone Software Update 3.1.1, I decided to preserve the sexy of my iPhone (Penelope Anastasia) and iPod Touch (Favington Carlisle) by changing their wallpapers. After several hours of mindless surfing through countless websites, I realized there are only so many bikini blondes, race cars, rock bands and abstract art one man can absorb. Where were the wallpapers that captured MY interests (e.g., soul music, eclectic art, etc.)?…
Always the authoritative type, he presided over my first wedding. I remember him standing there in his robe and sneakers – commanding me to “kiss the bride.” I had never kissed a girl before and it was the ickiest feeling in the world. I wasn’t ready for marriage and, after it was “annulled” three days later, he was there to help me get over my failed relationship with Now&Laters and…
I need you to vote for me to present at next year’s South by Southwest Interactive Conference. The panel selection has begun and I’ve submitted the following two (2) proposals: (1) PRESERVE THE SEXY OF YOUR BRAND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA: how to make consumers feel (real) good about your “sexy” brand image. (2) JINGALING BABY! MAKING MONEY FROM MUSIC FOR MEDIA: how to generate revenue within the (music for media)…
Since I wrote a blog post? Between Twitter, the Friday Favecast and Podcamp Houston, I have neglected the site that started it all. . .this one. Despite being busy, I am in the process of retooling my online presence and sub-alter egos (I’ll explain later) with blogging as an important component of that redesign. As my life propels into a direction of copious opportunities and challenges, I won’t wait another…