Stop $elling Dreams

Ivan S. Harris Photography working NYE12

2012-01-31T19:32:00.000-08:00

Special Thanks to Philip Hamer for shooting this awesome footage while I was working Hardrock NYE12.

Check out the video. Ivan S. Harris Photography has Big Things coming this year!

Red Tails: A Story Of Hollywood Magic

2012-01-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

Red Tails produced by Lucas Films is the story of The Tuskegee Airmen, an all black pilot training program in World War II. The plot thickens when the airmen are called to duty from the training program.

George Lucas, creator of Lucas Films, has always been my hero seeing as he is the genius behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones and 1 of 3 reasons I became a photographer.

To me George Lucas is the true meaning of a creative genius because he had an idea and the drive, perseverance and passion to see his vision all the way through.

Did Mr. Lucas know Star Wars would become a cult classic? How could he be sure that Indiana Jones would have 4 installments over the course of 20 something years?

The fact is George Lucas believed in his projects and that's usually the first step in becoming successful. I believe being an artist means creating a vision and having the courage to put that vision out there for people to embrace, criticize and consume on all levels.

Now Lucas Films latest project Red Tails apparently has had some issues with the release of this movie going all the way back to the mid 1990's as to whether the plot with an all black cast can be successful in the box office.

Also, an another issue has been raised as to whether or not an aspiring minority artist such as myself will ever see another opportunity to create a vision and be produced on a large Hollywood scale.

The interesting thing is Tyler Perry and Spike Lee have both been successful black directors/producers in Hollywood but not necessarily by ordinary standards.

In my opinion, Tyler Perry serves as a laundry mat airing out and exploiting certain Black community issues to a mass audience that may not understand that all Black people are not as depicted in his movies.

On the other hand, Spike Lee's director/producer approach is that of directing more militant or black orientated films and plots rather than just providing a good story with a great cast and plot.

Both producers serve as black orientated directors where as I am looking to see more black producers and directors that tell a good non-racially based story line.

Yes of course as an artists I believe we all want to incorporate and embrace our own particular culture within our art, but a lot of movies are made with all races in mind. i.e. everyone goes to the grocery store, drives to work and has relationships.

I have had plenty of conversations where the question is why must an all black cast have to automatically be labeled a "black" movie. Why can't a cast of characters regardless of race depict a good story line as opposed to be a racially orientated film.

Truthfully, when you go to see a movie with an all white cast is it considered a white movie or just a good movie with a good story line?

I understand Hollywood is a business and numbers play a big part in what is produced, but the fact of the matter is no one truly knows what will be successful. It's all the studio, producers and the creators faith, belief and gut instincts that determine what big budget movies get produced.

Honestly, with the logic behind numbers, I can't believe in 2012 this is even a problem. Hollywood makes BOX OFFICE FLOPS all the time using an all white cast and horrible story line.

Why does Red Tails have a problem being funded and produced because its all black with a GREAT true life story line?

People love all types of true stories regardless of race and Hollywood has proven time and time again that remakes of real life usually succeed. So NOW all of the sudden true break through moments in American History have an issue or it can be considered a risk?

All movies in Hollywood are risks, who knows what will be successful but to say blatantly to black actors or ANY minority actors, producers and directors that the fate of this movie will determine whether we have a chance in Hollywood is really a load of hot garbage.

Hollywood is magic, dreams, hope and luck. But Hollywood is also numbers so Hollywood should know one sample can not and should not predict the entire outcome.

What's the difference with taking a chance producing a movie about a fictional masked, light-saber/laser sword yielding deep voiced villain, a whip slinging archaeologist searching for hidden treasure or a fighter pilot in training waiting for his chance to to serve his country in the plight of war?

The irony about these three stories produced by George Lucas is all three story plots you can insert ANY race in the role to tell the story. i.e. a good story line as opposed to racially background.

Regardless of what color they are, every pilot has waited for their chance to get in the air and fight. It just so happens that the fighter pilots in training waiting for their chance in the movie Red Tails just happen to be black.

What's really interesting is when Hollywood magic turns into numbers and if Red Tails is successful watch how many production companies want to start producing more all black casted story lines.

I guess that's the story of Hollywood, you're nobody until you're somebody, just an artist waiting for your big break.

To me the fate of this movie isn't a risk, its a chance at history and much like the plot, it seems like its 1944 all over again. All anyone ever needs is a chance regardless of what color they are.

Just like those pilots deserved a chance, this movie and more movies like it deserve a chance to be produced in Hollywood. That is if you believe we were truly all created equal. Hmmmm.

Story Credit: George Lucas on Red Tails Production Trials And Tribulations

It's All About The Art

2011-12-28T13:22:00.000-08:00

People make mistakes. People aren't perfect. People will let you down. I mean these are things we all should know by now coming to the end of 2011.

What people may not realize is at times when we do fall, the human spirit resides in such a resilient place that as long as you have the will and desire to succeed, you will.

The truth is, when you make mistake, the best thing to do is to forget all other distractions and get back to the grind that got you to the top in the first place.

For T.I., redemption island lies within his determination to continue making great music.

TIP is already to a great start aligning himself with the likes of Dr. Dre for his new mixtape dropping New Years Day.

Can't Wait.

AJ Smith... -____-

2011-12-26T21:11:00.000-08:00

As a San Diego Charger fan, I am happy for any former Charger players that find success with other teams.

With that said, I have to send a special congrats to Drew Brees passing Dan Marino's 1984 NFL single season passing record with a touchdown pass to Darren Sproles.

The irony of this is, most Charger fans can never understand why the upper management makes the decisions they do. i.e. trading off key players including 3 time pro-bowlers and firing successful coaches.

Truthfully, its a tough job and I wouldn't want to do it.

Furthermore, Charger Management should take notes from the New Orleans Saints. And every other team should take notes from Charger Management for what NOT to do.

I'm Just Saying.

Lloyd - Be The One ft. Trey Songz & Young Jeezy (Official Video)

2011-12-23T11:48:00.001-08:00

I think you can always tell the time of year and season it is with the music that drops, and by the way it seems the music is trending right now it must be the winter, freezing cold, stay inside with a snuggle buddy season.

First, Rihanna drops her You Da One video and now we have Lloyd's new visuals for his latest single Be The One featuring Trey Songz and Young Jeezy hitting the scene.

Seriously, I have been feeling this song since Lloyd's album King Of Hearts dropped back in the summer, and for the longest time, I was wondering if he was going to release this track as a single/video.

Voila.

Lloyd singing the hook "Girl I wanna be the one to kiss you goodnight" most definitely solidifies this as a hot song to go right along with a cold night.

If you haven't done so yet, grab a winter snuggle buddy and cop that King Of Hearts while you both decide if the album is definitely something to _______ over.

I'm sure you and your snuggle partner can find something to fill in the blank with.

Rihanna - You Da One (Official Video)

2011-12-23T10:09:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of "keeping it moving", and reveling in the essence of grinding, Rihanna might be the modern day Bad Girl taking notes from Diddy. Rihanna can't stop and won't stop making hits for the people.

Fresh off a successful album, Rihanna is not stopping the momentum. Talk That Talk, Rihanna's 6th studio album, continues on right where Loud left off.

To be honest, I am wondering if she can stop. A lot of times when an artist takes a trip on the success train, the ride becomes addictive.

For the fans, I'm hoping that she continues on with her addiction to reigning on top, and seeing as I'm sure all of Rihanna's navy would love to be sprinkled with a little RiRi dust, it seems that would be a good thing for everyone.

The visuals that recently dropped for her latest video You Da One sets RiRi in black and white with blonde hair, a top hat and cane similar to that of a Charlie Chaplin, Vaudeville silent film. Seems like it would be fun on that set.

Anyway, as always enjoy and leave your thoughts.

Food For Thought: Are You Really "Grinding"?

2011-12-22T20:11:00.000-08:00

Earlier today as I was editing photos for a client, I came across two interesting facts. Fact number One, Cinemax and its parent company HBO show the same rotation of movies over and over almost worse than FM radio's hot clock.

Seriously, I think is is so frustrating to leave, go to work, come home, eat a sandwich, find business elsewhere and live life outside of your couch only to eventually come back to find that the same set of movies are showing just like when you left as if you pushed pause or something.

I figure after the free trial expires why would anyone continue to pay to see the same 8 movies? Without going off tangent, seeing or hearing the same rotation all day and night sounds like listening to radio.

Fact two, after my Cinemax revelation from watching Eddie Murphy's 1987 film Coming To America for the third time in 2 weeks, I comprehended more so than just understood that Samuel L. Jackson has been working professionally at his craft for a long time. Jackson played a small role in Coming To America as a restaurant stick up man who was apprehended.

To go in depth of this understanding, one of the reasons I love watching older movies i.e. Coming To America multiple times is because I always like to catch something I missed from before. I also like watching older movies so I can recognize an actor that is huge now that was an extra in the background back then i.e. Cuba Gooding Jr. getting his hair cut in the barbershop.

This time around, all I noticed was that Samuel L. Jackson is the epitome of grinding meaning working hard.

It seems everyone always talks about how they are "grinding" and use the term profusely but its interesting to hear those same people say "I won't do this work or that job is beneath me" including myself.

If you take a look at Mr. Jackson's career, he has been professionally acting since at least 1972 but his break out role didn't come until 1991 almost 19 years later.

The irony of his 1991 break out role was that he played Gator the crackhead brother of Wesley Snipes character Flipper in Spike Lee's film Jungle Fever.

After acting for 20 years how many people would say, "I'm not playing a crackhead. I'm only doing this particular prestigious type of role."

Without preaching or pointing fingers at anyone specifically myself, I am simply saying most people would not make it half way to Samuel L. Jackson's success level. To those that did reach some success would probably bow out once they got to Jackson's mid-range success point stating they have done it all.

To be completely honest, I think if someone ever needs a motivational tool they should look at Samuel L. Jackson for inspiration.

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most famous, successful and revered actors of our time. Jackson is also by Guinness Book Of World Records stats the highest grossing actor of all time, which without question is an awesome feat by any standard. Still Mr. Jackson continues to work hard and deliver quality projects.

I bet if we were to ask Mr. Jackson, who has been working hard (grinding) since 1972, I'm sure he would tell us his motivation after already accumulating all the money and accolades would be his constant search for his friend Oscar.

I have stated time and time again, finding great motivation can be the single difference between success and failure and of course we should all know there is always something else you can do and do better.

Samuel L. Jackson is and has been grinding, so the real question is what is "y/our" hold up?

Drake - The Motto ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video)

2011-12-22T17:38:00.000-08:00

Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

Yesterday with much delight, the visuals for Drake's hit song The Motto dropped to the masses.

Drake, Lil Wayne And Tyga flew to the YAY Areaaaa to film Drake's latest single from his platinum selling sophomore album Take Care in ode to Mac Dre and The Bay Area Sound.

This heavily influenced NorCal beat produced by T-Minus instantly makes you move your feet into the hyphy movement while doing the thizz face along with all things Bay Area.

Speaking of Bay Area influence, if you look closely, you can see Lil Wayne ghost riding his whip.

Truthfully, I am big on credibility so of course I love the fact that Drake actually went to film in San Francisco. I also respect that he has Mac Dre's Mom and Bay Area legendary rapper E-40 signing off on their stamp of approval of the video/track via cameo.

Anyway, check out the video and leave your thoughts. I'm gonna watch the video again just to feel the energy and start jerkin' like I still have dreads. I know...

Big Sean Afterparty in San Diego

2011-12-21T11:42:00.000-08:00

Big Sean of GOOD Music stopped through Belo San Diego nightclub recently after his Jingle Jam 2011 concert and what an after-party it was.

Chris Jones Presents, Calderon Productions and Z90.3 FM put on the official Jingle Jam After-party with Big Sean hosting and performing along with a special guest performance from new coming sensation T. Mills.

New Boyz and Flo Rida, who also performed at Jingle Jam 2011, came through the after-party to show love.

Ivan S. Harris Photography had all access to the after-party capturing T. Mills's opening act. T. Mills who is also gaining notoriety didn't disappoint showing he can rock a crowd like the big boys.

Later on the headliner, Big Sean who was feeling the audiences energy performed 3 songs including his hit singles I Do It and Dance: A$$, to a sold out crowd most definitely rocking the show.

Make sure you check out the entire photo set HERE.

50 Cent - Wait Until Tonight (Official Video)

2011-12-21T09:58:00.001-08:00

For a long time I felt that "blogging", like everything else, had become a commercialized mainstream entity of people trying to write to make a quick buck.

When I think of blogging in today's world, I think of an entity commoditizing on the next big thing instead of the simplicity of a writer writing about an appreciation for something that he/she finds value in, no matter what the value is.

The truth is, I stopped updating Stopsellingdreams.com because I didn't and still don't want to compete with other sites for the same 8 fluff stories in order to make a dollar.

I definitely don't want to base my website traffic and revenue off of Kim Kardashian's life which is what most blogs seem to do.

So now, what I'm gonna do is Blog what The HELL I want to no matter what the popular masses ask for.

I feel like this is a perfect time to revive www.StopSellingDreams.com.

And speaking of come backs, it seems 50 Cent has come back with a new banger, so the correlation has made me think StopSellingDreams.com can also bounce back.

With that said, 50 Cent has not been relevant for some time, but he is still a force and is still Ferrari Filthy Rich 50! Of course when one builds a successful brand, one can always come back as long as that person has the passion, perseverance and desire as well as the courage to stick to what made that person become successful.

Although this new cut is nothing new seeing as everyone including K-Ci from Jodeci and even Ja Rule have previously sampled Bobby Womack's If You Think Youre Lonely Now, "Ferrari's" new twist (Nothing is new under the sun) on this old jam is just that 2012 flavor that 50 needs.

I'm digging this song, and apparently the masses do too which has lead Fif to create visuals for his track "Wait Until Tonight" from his latest "the Big 10" Mixtape.

Check it out, leave your thoughts! Oh and yes...just like 50, Stopsellingdreams.com is BACK!

Sratching My Head...

2011-10-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

In the 90's (i.e. the golden era of Urban Music) I think we can all agree Steve Urkel was a nerd. He was so smart but had no social skills and was not accepted by his peers.

Steve's genius was such that, he eventually figured out a way to tweak his own DNA to create Stephan Urkel, the exact opposite, charming, sophisticated self that ladies loved and fellas respected.

As I look at my life, I realize I am getting older because I am beginning to view today's younger generation the same way my father viewed my generation and my grandfather viewded my father's generation: Dazed And Confused.

The truth is eventually we all have to grow up live our own lives not for someone else but for ourselves.

At one point in my youth I looked like Steve, Glasses, Braces and everything by society's standards to be a nerd. Of course It didn't help I was smart and in advanced classes.

I remember trying to keep up with the Jones' one time only to learn a simple lesson: never again. I'm Ivan S. Harris The ISH.

As I look now, 15 years later, I want to tell everyone to be themselves, because you never know if someones gonna copy your style 15 years later.

Be You.

OTIS Video - Jay Z and Kanye West

2011-08-20T21:02:00.000-07:00

Who destroys a brand new $375,000 Maybach?

Well apparently Jay Z and Kanye West do..........for fun.

The superstar duo recently released their video for the hit single "OTIS" off their long awaited "Watch The Throne" album. The album shattered previous I Tunes records (the album was only released digitally) last week and easily debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart with an estimated $436,000 copies sold in it's first week.

In the video, Jay and 'Ye take blowtorches and chainsaws to the expensive whip, literally "blowin' the roof off."

They then hop in the converted Maybach for a joyride with some sexy models around an empty parking lot with an American flag waving in the background.

It's easy to see that these two rap icons are truly living the American dream.

The whole world seems to be dealing with negativity if you turn on your local news stations, so it's nice to see that somebody out there is still having fun with this life.

Video link is below.... what do you think about the album itself StopSellingDreams readers? Worth the wait or overrated? Let's debate!!!!!!

Blow My High Video Premiere - K Street

2011-08-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

Some of the most memorable and successful music videos haven’t involved luxurious cars, cruise ships, and expensive jewelry, but rather a deeper look into an artist’s personal life.

K Street’s new video for his hit single “Blow My High” achieves just that as the Boston bred emcee brings viewers back to a mid 90s type of vibe with shots of his illustrious city and scenes of him and fellow DC FAM member Suits the Role Model laying down their lyrics in the studio,.

Add to the video a young version of K Street listening to tracks as a child, then fast forward to a scene with the present day artist getting ready to record his next hit and you have the perfect recipe for proving to Nas another reason why Hip Hop is far from dead.

“Blow My High” is a dynamic track that showcases the upcoming artist’s versatile flow and is bound to be the next feel good jam of the summer out in Boston, so Jammin' 94.5 DJ's better have their rotations ready.

The fast paced rhythm of the song compliments K Street’s creative punch lines and charismatic delivery to perfection, as he breezes over the beat, delivering elaborate prophecies of him conquering the rap game with a Jay Z -like hustler’s aura surrounding him.

K Street’s major inspiration for this hit single was his struggle with bridging the gap between pop and hip-hop without losing his cherished street savvy.

However, don’t you dare make the mistake of trying to call it “hip pop.”

The single has already captured the ears of clubbers and street hustlers alike, while allowing DC FAM’s prodigal son to stay true to himself and his urban persona at the same time.

“Blow My High” further proves that nobody, haters and executives alike, will ever blow K’s musical high or shine.

Call his style on the track suede, because the ambitious rapper has already mastered what most rappers refer to as swagger.

In OMG News...

2011-07-27T12:59:00.000-07:00

To Each Their Own? Your Thoughts On this song... #discuss

Take A Second for Good Music...

2011-07-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

Fundamentals. Core. Bottom. Origin. Beginning. Roots. Roots, what are roots? By simple definition, www.Dictionary.com defines Roots as a person's sense of belonging in a community, place, etc, esp the one in which he was born or brought up.

It always amazes me to see the commonalities as well as differences among people raised in different parts of the country. Right when you think someone is very different, you find they have many similarities to you. Of course the differences will lurk but many times the similarities will bring you closer.

Music has that same type of connection to people that people have with each other. People from different areas tend to like different types of music but when the music is Good, this is when it becomes truly universal. Just like characteristics and traits of the human spirit, music takes on a persona that clashes with some but meshes perfectly with others.

My background is the Midwest, Joliet, Illinois to be exact, a city 30 minutes south of Chicago. Even within our small community we have differences from Chicagoans but tend to have more similarities. And the music is still universal.

My whole purpose for this article is to illustrate how great music touches everyone regardless of where a person is from. Its no secret, I have deep-rooted Chicago music roots proudly stemming from the midwest and with artists like Chaka Khan, Carl Thomas, R. Kelly, Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Twista to name a few, its safe to say I have been brought up on a strong Chicago Home based foundation.

Most times a song plays for its origins in its own region first and then typically spreads around to other regions of the country. That's usually why you hear an artist from your hometown bumping the song for months or YEARS and then it hits the radio and the rest of the world embraces the song that you've already been loving/hearing for the last 2 years.

For me, growing up in the Chicagoland area, we used to listen and love all kinds of Chi-Town artists for years to the point they could do no wrong before they hit the masses. I'm sure other regions experienced this as well.

To my surprise, many people all over the world share my love for Chicago based music as if they were born in Illinois too. Some may proclaim they love it even more (I doubt it but welcome the love either way).

I actually was curious as to what my favorite artists resumes contained and found that my favorite Chicago Based Producers have been very successful and their sound has traveled throughout the country expanding into all types of genres of music.

Like I said, Good Music Is universal.

Check out my 3 Favorite Chicago Producers production discographys. Once you read the production credits you'll say the same thing I said...

...DAMNNN, he made that!?? Yup!

R. Kelly

Kanye Wes t

No I.D.

Common - Ghetto Dreams Feat Nas

2011-07-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Hip Hop Is Alive...

Rio - I'm So Fresh feat E-40 & Tommy Redding (Official Video)

2011-07-01T17:23:00.000-07:00

Ivan S. Harris Photography shot the Behind the scenes photos a while back and now Vevo.com has officially released the video.

Rio - I'm So Fresh Feat E-40 & Tommy Redding.

It's time to work!

Drake - Marvin's Room (Official Video)

2011-07-01T17:15:00.000-07:00

Drake ~ Marvins Room (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

So it seems people have mixed reviews about this video, but I actually think it goes with the song. You be the judge.

Blackberry Playbook

2011-07-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

By now I believe it should be public record that Ivan S. Harris is #teamblackberry to the heart. With that being said, for my loyalty, RIM, the company that produces Blackberry, has given me the privilege to test out and keep my very own Blackberry Playbook tablet.

One word...Amazing. Of course being that the Playbook is a Blackberry produced tablet, I carry a little bias by possessing the "keep it in the family syndrome". Although another brand tablet would be cool to use, the fact that I do have a Blackberry and can "bridge" my cell phone device to the Playbook which makes for a crackberry on steroids, I find this to be an amazing connection between smartphone and tablet.

The truth is this is a very good professional grade tablet and any Blackberry user will love the enhancements because with the Playbook being bridged to a Blackberry device you are pretty much put on the same playing field with those devices comparable to both the Droid and iphone OS platforms.

I really can't go anywhere without my Playbook and each day I find something new that I love. After 2 weeks of using the Playbook continuously, I am definitely satisfied with the first generation Blackberry Playbook Tablet and will recommend it to everyone!

Obviously with any first generation product there are bugs, quirks and other things that I feel could make the playbook better. First thing is making the bridging faster. I love the fact that the Playbook reads your Blackberry device transferring all data, calendar, memos and other phone items directly to the tablet.

If there is no wifi available the Playbook can surf the internet via your Blackberry’s browser while using your cell phone data usage but I have noticed when you do bridge with Browsers it freezes up the phone so be sure to stop all apps on your Blackberry during your Playbook browsing session.

This browser bridging is however different from tethering as there is no direct internet, wifi or modem connection but being able to use your Playbook as a “monitor” for your “Blackberry browser” in the middle of a no wifi zone is pretty cool.

One thing I have found to be frustrating is the landscape to vertical frame change lags dramatically especially while in camera mode or when viewing pictures the landscape won't turn to portrait at all. The transition is not smooth and the lag going back and forth can make it frustrating when I'm trying to show the Playbook off to friends.

Speaking of the Playbook's camera, the camera does have a front and back camera which is great for video chat but not having a camera flash is really depressing.

The other thing that I feel is really a negative is the fact you can't send a picture through email or bluetooth. The only way I could figure out how to send a photo I snapped on the Playbook’s camera was to upload it to Facebook...go figure.

I do however love the adobe flash installed to view websites to the full capacity.

Last but not least (Blackberry Messenger) BBM. Its almost like having a Blackberry with a 7 inch screen. I love being able to BBM my friends straight from the Playbook. I call my Blackberry Bold2 a key, kind of like having a push to start engine. As long as the Key is in close range, I can use the Playbook as if it is actually my Blackberry Bold2...I love it.

If I could get the Torch and Playbook to combine forces with speed, adobe flash and voice capabilities, this new generation of blackberry devices would be stellar and second to none.

Happy 40th Birthday 2Pac...

2011-06-16T14:52:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the most prolific, poetic and influential Hip-Hop/Rap recording artist of all time, Tupac Amaru Shakur A.K.A. 2pac! 'Pac would have been 40 years old today! RIP!

The I.$.H. Presents...La Siesta: La Sexta Hora

2011-06-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

It makes sense that after first making The Late Night Sessions and then In The Morning R&B Blends that The I.$.H. would have to do something for the middle of the day.

Enter The I.$.H. Presents...La Siesta: La Sexta Hora. A siesta is defined as a midday nap or break. I think it only seems right that The I.$.H. should finish out the series with an R&B Mix for the middle of the day.

La Siesta: La Sexta Hora is the perfect blend of R&B smooth joints that can take you through the middle of the day while keeping you motivated to accomplish your goals later on in the evening. Wait, who are we kidding, play this R&B treasure at your own risk.

La Siesta: La Sexta Hora. Use your lunch time wisely...

The I.$.H. Presents...La Siesta: La Sexta Hora

Tracks 14-19

*s/n I re-uploaded both The Late Night Sessions and #InTheMorning for your listening pleasure.

NO COMMENT NEEDED!

2011-06-12T19:42:00.000-07:00

Erase the hype, uncover the truth! I really don't have to say anything else. Congrats to Jason Kidd.

And also, the REAL Big 3 Resides in Boston... with a Championship!

A Hater's Job Is Never Finished...

2011-05-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

I believe the saying goes, if you truly have "haters" then you are doing something right. I really feel this statement to be true because even though people will "talk" regardless of what you do, if you are on your grind people will almost always have something to say.

*sidenote: As a kid growing up, when I would do something wrong and started crying, before my mother would do anything else she would say "why are you crying, if you keep crying, I will give you something to cry about" meaning an old school disciplinary whooping. Believe me, I would shape up after that avoiding any further action from happening.

With that in mind, to this day I say if people are going to cry, speak or talk good or bad about you why not give them something to actually talk about.

For years, I have heard people say Beyonce can't sing and she's not talented and she is this and that...you know, people "talking". Well, I don't know what you think about her, but this behind the scenes rehearsal video with no mic or sound effects should shut a few mouths for the time being.

I know, I know... people will still have something to say. Oh well, we should all take a lesson from Bey and keep it moving while not letting any hater stop progress.

s/o to www.MTV.com for the video.

View BTS Rehearsal Video Here.

Khloe & Lamar Episode

2011-05-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

Last night on E! Entertainment's hit show Khloe & Lamar, Rob Kardashian's birthday party at Stingaree was briefly shown (event took place in San Diego, March 19th).

It's interesting how the show portrayed Malika and Rob's type of "relationship". As I was photographing the event, from the outside looking in, it seemed as if everyone was just good friends and Rosa "may or may have not" made a move...hmmmm, I wonder?

T-Pain - prEvolver (Mixtape)

2011-05-04T19:57:00.000-07:00

Finally, T-Pain's new mixtape prEvolver is here.

I have been hearing a lot of hype about this mixtape. Now that its here, lets see what its all about.

prEvolver is the pre-mixtape to T-Pain's forthcoming album Revolver.

without further delay...

S/O to http://www.nappyboyonline.com/ for the link!

T-Pain - Prevolver Mixtape