we want

beeeezie.

airwaves: something really excusive that i cant tell you about because beezie gave it to me

"lalalallalalallala"

(he has this thing....about being exclusive..and sometimes i hate it, but ill always respect it)

youve seen him on the side of my blog, i mightve mentioned him before, but today, he FINALLY makes his cab confessional debut..(sidebar, have you all noticed that the cab confessionals have been mostly guys? COME ON LADIES!) His name is Michael Griffith, but those of us who are close to him know him by something else, Beezie. B and I have worked fashion shoes together, gone to parties together, chilled at my apartment..hes like the cool big brother i never had and i love him to death, so youll CERTAINLY see him on here again, hopefully more in depth, but for today, lets just take a peek at the musical genius that he is.

They call me: BEEZIE

I like Being GOOFY, Making HISTORY, doing THE MOST

My favorite t-shirt is my CROOKS & CASTLES T (SENTIMENTAL VALUE)

The shoes I'll never throw away are MY CLAES

I'd kill for HAPPINESS & SUCCESS

The song that makes me drive wreckless is PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING BY THE NEPTUNES

If I was a tv show I would be CALIFORNICATION

Last time I went to the movies I saw ROLE MODELS

If I saw PHARRELL I would probably ASK FOR SOME SHOES, MONEY, AND AN INTERNSHIP?

My first cell phone was a BUM A-- NOKIA

If I could've chosen my name is probably would have been HAYNES

I laughed so hard at BAD SANTA/HOT ROD/PINEAPPLE EXPRESS that I ALMOST peed my pants

My first love was I'D RATHER KEEP THAT TO MYSELF

I used to have JAY-Z posters on my wall

The first time I kissed a girl I was IN JR. HIGH, AT THIS BAR MITZVAH
(a bar mitzvah though?)

I'm terrified of SPEAKING MY MIND because OF REJECTION

I really miss MY NANA

A perfect dinner would be ONE WITH MY INNER CIRCLE

Today I wore NUDIES, NIKE HOODY, AND FOAMPOSITES

DC reminds me of summer

I'd rather have been born IN EUROPE

MY MOTHER is my hero because SHE HASN'T QUIT ON ME

My favorite scent is FRESH FOOD, NEW CAR SCENT, AND NEW SNEAKER SCENT

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to THE TROOPERS

To the future I say LET'S GET WEALTHY

To the past I said I WAS NEVER GOOD AT HISTORY

To the masses I say THAT'S MICHAEL TO YOU

To myself I say MAKE EVERYTHING YOU DO LEGENDARY

So upon pulling pictures for Beezie's CC i realized something...hesl always with this really corny, skinny, young, rude joint...who is this guy?

to be continued...

Hot

Rod.

airwaves: 8 million stories - a tribe called quest

"the honey ripped my off for all my lootcakes"

(this song is so relateable to everyday life man...)

And we're back in action with today's CAB CONFESSIONAL featuring Roderick Jackson, a lovely young photographer and blogger from the cleveland area. I met Rod at the Heart & Sole/Big Sean meetngreet a few weeks ago and instantly decided that he was my new found favorite. Check out his confessional...BELOW

They call me

Roderick aka R_Boogie..friends nick name bka Chink…family nickname

I like (doing, making, being)..

I like doing artsy stuff..i like making art….i like being an artist…

My favorite t-shirt is...

anything Mishka

The shoes I'll never throw away are...

shoes aren’t worth holding on to no matter wat price

I'd kill for...

good music

(agreed)

The song that makes me drive reckless is...

Reckless Driving by Jdilla

If I were a tv show, I would be...

a cooking show..i love food

(i cant tell)

Last time I went to the movies I saw...

Coraline!!

If I saw... I would probably..

Mike Jackson; laugh immediately

My first cell phone was

a sprint flip phone by Samsung

If could've chosen my name it probably would have been....

I wouldn’t like to have that decision to difficult

I laughed so hard at ….that I peed my pants

I never laughed that hard…but would like too maybe.

My first love was...

music..and always will be

I used to have ...... posters on my wall…

never had posters on my wall crazy enough to believe..my parents weren’t havin it.

The first time I kissed a girl I was....

soooooo nervous

I'm terrified of

not having any friends because thatll be sooooooo depressing

I really miss

90s nickelodeon cartoons

A perfect dinner would be

cooked by my mom..shes the best

If Prince and Michael Jackson had a sing off..would win

Mike

(i beg to differ)

Today I wore..

clothes lol …naw but really I wore vans, levis, chaps tshirt..mishka fitted hat. Real chill day

sunny days.. remind me of summer

I'd rather have been born..

in the water..makes u a better swimmer..i love swimming

(hmm..somehow i dont think thats scientifically proven..)

..is my hero because..

Obama..hes gonna save america

My favorite scent is...

mary jane or vanilla

Fancy bread, is it in the heart or in the head?

What????

(people are always tripped up by this question, i love it)

The last song I want to hear at night is..

anything SARA

Shameless plug?

http://www.thecoventrykids.com/blog you already know

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to

Thomas Anderson aka Young Tee but he prolly wont read this cus hes hood

To the future I say..... Hello and see you soon.

To the past I said..... good bye it was fun..

To the masses I say..... make haste The Coventry Kids comin thru

To myself I say....you can do it and never give up..cheesy but sooo true

Check out the Coventry Kid on his blog riiiiight HERE!

thanks for participating rod..

Ciao, Sal.

Howie

be doin that?


airwaves:vogue - madonna
"what are you lookin at?"
(because if there's anyone who will appreciate today's airwaves, it would be howie:))


i had been meaning to do a feature on howie lee robinson for the loooongest, and five of my favorite guys was the PERFECT opportunity. I met howie freshman year and fell in LOVE with him..hes one of THEE funniest people ive ever met, adn he loves me regardless of my flaws, i could say the same thing for him but obviously, he has none, so lets all sit back in a wodner and enjoy my doll's cab confessionals so that you can see what i have to do with on a regular basis..the man is a MESS yall. but i love him:) and im luckly to have him

They call me...
- Howie (unless you grew up with me, in which case you probably call me by the most country of all nicknames: Brother.)

I like (doing, making, being)..
- TROUBLE.
(haha clever clever..)

My favorite t-shirt is...
- The brown Xavier University crewneck that my homegirl from high school gave me about a month before Katrina. I painted our apartment in it and wore it to school with the stains, and people thought I had escaped the levees with nothin but the shirt on my back. I ate free in Spelman's Grille for a week.
(that is SOO like you)

The shoes I'll never throw away are...
- The absolutely trashed Gola wingtip sneakers I stole from Irwin when he moved out. I love them aaaalmost as much as I love him.
(i love irwin tooo!!!)

I'd kill for...
- ...a lifetime supply...

The song that makes me drive wreckless is...
- ANYTHING BY GUCCI!!!!
(and i feel like youre serious lol)

If I were a tv show, I would be...
- Death Note or Cowboy Bebop, or 24. ...or Ghostwriter.

Last time I went to the movies I saw...
- Doubt. Incredible! That makes me wonder if I'm behind on my new releases though... :-/

If I saw ...... I would probably.....
- Rei Kawakubo......kidnap her. I'd release her after a year or 2,184 conversations though, whichever comes first.

My first cell phone was a....
- Nokia whatever-it-is, those OLD candy bar types with the first Snake. ::sigh:: History repeats itself. Guess what I have now?

If could've chosen my name it probably would have been....
- Francois, or somethin superheroey, like Jolt.

I laughed so hard at.....that I peed my pants
- THE OLD LADY WHO GOT HIT BY THE BUS IN THE WAYANS BROTHERS' OPENING SEQUENCE!! I'm talkin bout rollin on the floor each and every time. My mom thought I was a sick, sick person.

My first love was...
- Art. We're still together and we're expecting.

I used to have ...... posters on my wall
- Nope. I was never the poster type. My mom taught us to stew in our own creativity, so we would paint and paste and chew and cut everything into anything and she'd cover entire walls with our work.

The first time I kissed a girl I was....
- Five. I was sittin at the computers in my kindergarten class, and my mom was takin too long to pick me up so I decided to try a lil somethin I had seen on TV...
(pimpin since been pimpin since been pimpin..)


I'm terrified of.... because....
- Having to choose. I hate getting "settled."

I really miss.....
- ::sigh:: I've gotten numb to loss. There are people who had pivotal roles in my life and they're gone now. Whether by choice or not, whether their absence is permanent or not, they're gone. It's happened so much that I can't even remember when I got used to it. Still, I'm happy when certain people come to town and certain others hit me up to hang out. Feels good.

A perfect dinner would be....
- Anything my mama cooked, with whoever I love at the moment.

If Prince and Michael Jackson had a sing off....would win
- THE PURPLE ONE!!!!
(AGREED)


Today I wore......
- A "ROCK ME SEXY JESUS" tee, straight leg Levi's, a hunting jacket and a Krystal staff hat I stole from my cousin. I wore my shell toe Adidas (Adidae? Adidi?) only because Irwin's Golas were wet from yesterday.
(about hamlet 2...the WORST!!)

......reminds me of summer
- Freaknik music, girls with midriff-bearing tops and door knockers, pit bulls, the smell of charcoal, candy paint, and my Summer Love playlist: think Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Lisa Stansfield, Kish Mauve, A Flock of Seagulls, etc.

I'd rather have been born....
- In ancient Egypt or 1950s New York.

.....is my hero because...
- Batman. He's crazy, he's unapologetic, and dammit, he's just a man.

My favorite scent is.....
- Mont Blanc Presence (winter) or The Art of Shaving Sandalwood (summer)

Fancy bread, is it in the heart or in the head?
- The cow jumped over the moon!

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to....
- All my people on dat Westside, and everybody pushin to get dis paper!!

To the future I say.....
-Ready or not, here I come. I promise we'll be gooood friends.

To the past I said.....
-I know you'll miss me, but this is goodbye forever.

To the masses I say.....
- Stay with me and I will bless you.

To myself I say....
- Let's go. You trust me, don't you?

oh howie...you sly dog!

Its Criss

without the Cross.

airwaves: relax yourself - criss ruler & jay greedy
"girls write the word 'pimp' on my visitors tag.."
(sampled from my faaavorite tribe song of all time)

most people dont know that i have a love/hate relationship with hip-hop. when i was younger thats all i would listen to; tribe, slick rick, the furious five, afrika bambaataa...all i needed were my ehadphones and my ipod and i was in a different timezone...now its totally different, all the hip hop on my ipod is late 80s early 90s, the rest is electro pop, 90S RnB, worldly stuff, gospel, and otis redding. But even though i feel like rap music is just TRASH right now, i have hope for the future. Im really on this underground mixtapes, randrom rappers who hop on people's songs, and just random stuff i steal off of my friends' ipods. There's so much happening on this new music scene and even though i dont necessarily want to be a part of it, i DO want to know what's going on and if there's anything worth listening to and doggoneit. i think i found it in Chicago. luckillly, i have friends over there so that can keep me udpated on the underground, so last fall i recently became addicted to the entire chicago culture, the music, the clothes, the people..the list goes on, and like yesterday when i featured Jay Greedy, today im featuring another one of my favorite rappers from the city of wind. CRISS RULER. Criss and Greedy hopped on the Electric Relaxation track from tribe and the result was magic, its currently on repeat on my ipod and when you hear it, itll probably be on yours. I pulled Criss to do a cab confessional and this was the outcome, you have to love people's responses, tehy can be incredibly witty, so he took a break from talkign in riddles(as the chicagoans seem to do) and gave me upfront answers, and darnit..i appreciate it. so one last shout out to the Chicago music scene today, but be sure to check out Zip's mysapce riiight HERE. i cant wait to hear whats next.

p.s. SOMEBODY PUT ME ON WITH HOLLYWOOD HOLT! AHHHHH!!!!!


They call me...Zip, then they'll turn around and call me criss,ruller

I like (doing, making, being)..
I like doing anything thats a step towards a better furture
I like making anything musically, graphically, and noise

I like being a role model and short

My favorite t-shirt is...
a yellow shamak t-shirt

The shoes I'll never throw away are...
the 23 pair that are rotting in my closet as we speak

I'd kill for...
a an experienced killer

The song that makes me drive wreckless is...
i dont drive
(me neither)

If I were a tv show, I would be...
for the love of ZIP
(is that like..for the love of Ray-J?)

Last time I went to the movies I saw
...uhhh...d--n, i think it was...7 lbs

If i saw senaa lathan, i would probably cry on sight

My first cell phone was a...
virgin mobile prepaid

If could've chosen my name it probably would have been....
Max!

I laughed so hard at.....that I peed my pants
myself

My first love was...a girl...

I used to have ......kanye west posters on my wall

The first time I kissed a girl I was....
in her bathroom and her mother didnt know

I'm terrified of.... because....
failure, just because its failing!

I really miss.....
good hip hop
dont we all:(

A perfect dinner would be....
the one you didnt get fat from the calories and its already paid for

If Prince and Michael Jackson had a sing off....would win
Michael jackson would win, DUHH

Today I wore......
another grey sweater, van mountain editions, fitted cap and jeans

loud basslines and raspy snares ......remind me of summer

I'd rather have been born....
in a country with universal health care

Nas.....is my hero because...he had a song called hero

My favorite scent is.....
peanut butter and jelly

Fancy bread, is it in the heart or in the head?
fancy bread is definitely in the head, cuz u can see it

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to....
to all the ni--as who feel like gucci mane is the greatest rapper alive

To the future I say.....
Goodluck

To the past I said.....
come BACK!

To the masses I say.....
lay off the hating

To myself I say....
you dat ni--a

i know THEE coolest folks.

out, sally

the boy is just ridiculously

Greedy.


airwaves: peter, bjorn, and john - let's call it off
"Did you agree? we should let it be..its a must...lets call the whole thing off."
(i heard this song when i was working at banana republic two years ago and became obsessed with it..i kept putting it on repeat in the store until my boss threatened to fire me ha:)

so i have found another reason to HATE tuesdays. ITS SNOWING...dont get me wrong, i love snow, but not in April, so theres about 3 inches on the ground and im not happy(even though God is having a good laugh at all of us and our punk hopes and dreams right now) but there IS a silver lining...how so? James King aka Jay Greedy is on the blog today:) He's number 2 of Five of My Favorite Guys week. Jay is a rapper from the city of wind, the place where they stand outside in line for yeezy's, enjoy taste of chicago every summer, and of course, talk in riddles. Jay was featured in URB Magazine's Next 1000 and is also apart of the Sweatshop Music Group, making moves in Chicago and all over the country. To find out more about him make sure to check out his myspace page to hear some of the awesome music that he puts out and to download his new song "I'm Sorry" ft. Lennon right HERE and also his Myspace Music page HERE...oh yeah..check out his cab confessional t00:)


They call me...
Jay Greedy

I like...
doing homework and making hydrophillic babies and being a lame

My favorite t-shirt is
angry heroes

The shoes I'll never throw away are...
my yellow sb's with mustard stains on em.

I'd kill for...
mustang sally
(aww how sweet)

The song that makes me drive wreckless is...
digital love

If I were a tv show, I would be...
borat

Last time I went to the movies I saw...
borat
(that was a long time ago man)

If I saw... I would probably...
lindseylohan...drop my pants...

My first cell phone was an...
idk.

If could've chosen my name it probably would have been...
johnny tsunami

I laughed so hard at... that I peed my pants.
criss ruler's joke...

My first love was...
Darrien Dunham

I used to have...
my X'X's posters on my wall

The first time I kissed a girl I was....
(i guess we're still waiting for you to do that?)

I'm terrified of.. sex because.. it can kill u

I really miss dorothy from snow white...hold on? snow white?..or umm...oh yeah the wizard of oz.

A perfect dinner would be... fufu and jaloff rice.

If Prince and Michael Jackson had a sing off ...MJ would win.

Today I wore...
blackpants greedy genius T and leaders cap.

Fruits reminds me of summer.

I'd rather have been born...
in the UK.

Jesus... is my hero because... he saves from a life of sin.

My favorite scent is...
my nigerian accent.

Fancy bread, is it in the heart or in the head?
WTF?
(trick question)

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to...
all my east nigerians and all my hipsters and hood ni--az everywhere!

To the future I say
myspace.com/greedyduzit2

To the past I say
myspace.com/greedyduzit2

To the masses I say
myspace.com/greedyduzit2

To myself I say
get better musically.

and there you haves it.

ciao, sal

if i were a boy...

my name would be julian.

airwaves:allure jay-z ft. pharrell
"all in the name of love..."
(because we listened to it in the car, its our bonding song:))


FINALLY im debuting season 2(haha) of Cab Confessionals, thanks ju for participating (willingly), but before i get to it let me give you a little background info on king ju...I met Julian my sophomore year in college and let me tell you..i truly hated him..like..strrooonnggly disliked. he was cocky, secure, smooth...you can see why we clashed, where he was slightly reserved i was boisterous on the verge of wreckless. While ive toned down, ju has certainly stepped his game up, making deals with people in the Atlanta University Center and across the globe regarding his branding and design business, im quite certain that Julian Street will one day become a household name..you'll certianly see it on here (hopefully regarding my future logo!..more on that later) and hopefully you'll see it other places. for more info regarding who julian is, check out his cab confessional below, send him an email if youre interested in what he does at jstreete@mac.com, and now...i present..*drumroll* Cab Confessionals season two.

They Call me...
Julian Streete

I like (doing, making, being)..
I like concept and graphic designs ... I make dope sh--

My favorite t-shirt is...
A shirt I got from a Christian bookstore with John the Baptist's head on a platter... the art form is realism but it looks like an oil painting... I like it

The shoes I'll never throw away are...
My 35th anniversary roc-a-fella shell toe adidas
(he's not kidding..this man LIVES in adidas)

I'd kill for...
Hmmmm..... I'm not sure what I'd kill for

The song that makes me drive wreckless is...
Black Republicans NaS ft. Jigga. The production on that song is crazy..

Last time I went to the movies I saw...
I'm not even ashamed... I saw "He's not that in to you" (I think thats what its called) I went alone and I LIKED IT!

If I saw...I would probably.....
Janelle Monae; I would probably ask her out

My first cell phone was a...
Nokia n-gage

If could've chosen my name is probably would have been...
Jay Cardigan

I laughed so hard at.....that I peed my pants
Never laughed that hard... but I laugh a lot

My first love was...
Jennifer Landry

I used to have ...... posters on my wall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Porsche, and Lion King posters on my wall
(Olajuwon..only in texas)

The first time I kissed a girl I was....
In the 8th grade... somewhere in the woods... and she kissed me! I wasn't expecting it; I was just trying to walk her to the bus stop.
(you being kissed by a girl..wasnt going to be the last time..lol)

I'm terrified of.... because....
Getting a divorce... because the sh-- aint fun looking. I believe in love and I hope to get it right one time.

I really miss.....
Riding horses at Camp Ozark... I also really miss Pimp C

A perfect dinner would be....
Cajun shrimp fettucini, grilled chicken breast, boudin, potato salad, mac n cheese, green beans, dirty rice, sweet potato pie, apple pie and ice cream... and cherry kool aid (made right) with lemon slices in the glass
(fat fat fat fat)

Today I wore...
A pima cotton Khaki JStreet polo (navy stitched), Lucky jeans, and some dunks...

......reminds me of summer
Women in short shorts remind me of summer

I'd rather have been born....
In 72... I would have bought Microsoft stock in the 80's and made a fortune... why wouldn't you invest in PC's?

.....is my hero because...
Randall Pinkett is my hero because he's young, smart, black, spiritual, wealthy, happy, with a unwavering sense of who he is. He gives back to the community. He makes it cool to be smart. He's prepared for tomorrow .... no really look this dude up he's incredible

My favorite scent is.....
magnolia trees near a horse barn... (deep down Im a cowboy)
(where HAVE all the cowboys gone?)

If I gave a hood shoutout it would be to....
Everybody in Hiram Clarke, Third Ward Houston, TX and to my east coast fam in Lefrak, Queens NY

To the future I say.....
embrace me

To the past I said.....t
hank you for making me a better person

To the masses I say.....
pay me no mind

ciao, sal.

long live the

King.

airwaves: lettin' go- janelle monae
"we dont need you j..you daydream to much, well man im glad yall let me go.."
(this song ALWAYS puts me in an excellent mood)

so when i say i know the most WONDERFUL people on the face of the earth, i TRULY mean it. This final edition of Cab Confessionals season 1 (lol) is going to be rounded out by the love of my LIFE..Chris McMullen aka Mr.Socially Active, but i prefer to call him "King Chris". I met this guy when i was 19 years old..and what i loved most was he had so much soul...but seriously though, me and KC were meant to be friends, we had a bunch of mutual friends and for some reason they started calling us the King and Queen of the Scene even though we had never officially met(facebook forges such strange virtual friendships but hey, what are you gonna do?) but by that time, Chris had already moved back to LA and it seemed all was lost until Morehouse's 08 graduation when he came back to watch the rest of the "Superfriends" graduate and Marchie made it happen! We all met at little five points for a shopping trip and then had lunch at the Vortex, and the rest was history. we had an immediate bond and still share a wonderful friendship to this day. i love that man unconditionally,(i still think he's oblivious to the fact that ive always had a MAJOR crush on him) and after reading more about him (because youll see him on here often) im sure you'll fall in love with him too. unless youre a straight male..then you can simply...admire his style. thats all ill allow. Ha. but on a serious note, check on my doll's blog, its AMAZING when he updates it, and definitely one of my daily crack addictions..he cant help the fact that he's just so Socially Active

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
I know it sounds cliche, but I have to say Kanye first and foremost. He changed everything for young African-American males. I was a senior in high school when I first learned about him. Dude changed my outlook on personal style. Next, my dad circa the 80s. My dad can't dress for sh-- now, but I remember playing his clothes as a kid. He had the best tweed blazers, cologne, dress shoes and jewelry. That laid the foundation for my classic sense of style. Lastly, the lack of competition amongst my peers in L.A. Black men here are afraid to take risks. They're boring. They make me work harder and relish in being an individual. But they also make it too easy...


How about musically?
I'm influenced by everything. Right now, I'm loving Jay Electronica, Wale and Kid Cudi. Coldplay and Radiohead are also killing the game right now. And of course, there's always 80s pop. *sigh*
(yessss 80s pop!! my favorite!!)

Favorite place to shop locally?
Goodwill and Discount Thrift near my house. Santee Alley in DTLA is also a great place. And Melrose is never a disappointment.
(when kc came to visit atlanta a few years ago we both went DUMB in Rag O Rama..he even bought be a tshirt that i still wear:))

Shoes you're wearing right now
My 7 year old Nike Blazers I got for $20 in high school. Love em!

Bracelet or watch?
Watch in the Winter.
Bracelet in the summer.

Necklace or scarf?
Scarf. All day!

Classic Rock or Modern pop?
Classic Rock. Is that even a real question? Modern pop can suck it easy!

Dreamjob?
Check on me in about 10 years. Actions speak louder than words. I'll be the one sitting next to Ms. Wintour.

Last movie you watched
'I Love You, Man.' It was great!

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse...
Kanye's blog, ridesallyride(of course), simplestformofanelle.blogspot.com, LateBoots, The Sartorialist, WWD, Men.Style.com, YBF, ConcreteLoop, and Selectism.

Song stuck in your head right now?
The second half of "Yes" by Coldplay. That song does something for my spirit.

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
Truthfully, no one. I feel like if they're not making music now, they shouldn't be. I'm just getting ready for the next generation of hip-hop artists to emerge full-force.

The first concert you ever went to
Kanye had a concert at Earthlink Live in ATL for $20 when hardly no one knew who he was my freshman year. John Legend and GLC were there too. It was hands down the best concert I've been to in my life. That includes Glow in the Dark.

The dumbest thing you've ever done
"Being practical" and tricking myself into thinking that I could do corporate America...

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
The most significant experience I've had to date is attending Morehouse College. The experience forever changed my life.It taught me so much about myself. It taught me how to be a man. It made me who I am. I made lifelong friends who are more like my family.

Go ahead...give a few shout outs
Misch, Lovey, Queeny, "Baby," my Phrat, my Superfriends, John and Ant. That's about it...

Finally....last famous words
It think Sanatra put it best. "I did it my way."

(this picture was taken after the FIRST time we met, we were already so comfortable
with one another, man, i really do have some of the GREATEST friends)

Love You Chris!
ciao, the Queen of the Scene...sal.

Where the

Kash at?


airwaves: the beach from alfred hitchcock's Vertigo
(because its been a looong day and i need some classical for relaxation)

The Cab Confessionals Continueeeee!!!! Hey KASH PHIFE! Make sure to visit her blog...HERE!

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
Kanye West, Rihanna & Fonzworth Bentley

How about musically?
Beyonce influences me to be on top of my game and never let my mind become cluttered with bullsh--. She's the epitome of how women of color should be. Jay-z because he shows me that my hustle can go beyond working in retail. I learned a lot through that American Gangster album. But... Blueprint was the best. And last but not least Lupe Fiasco. He shows me that the mind is very much endless in thought. My imagination can stretch beyond blogging and writing out thoughts through poetry. He lets me know I can aspire to be... myself and be cool with it.

Favorite place to shop locally?
Shop Gentei and Up Against the Wall. Shop Gentei for the custom sneakers and cool skateboaders. Up Against the Wall for its flavorful collection of the best underground clothing labels.

Shoes you're wearing right now?
Nike Fortress Metro's (Hi lo)

Bracelet or watch?
Neither. I want some rosary though.

Necklace or scarf?
Im feeling my purple tassled scarf from Wet Seal.

Classic Rock or Modern pop?
Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin

Dreamjob?
Traveling to far places to present myself to the world through art.

Last movie you watched
Push with Dakota Fanning and dude from Blood Diamond. Awesome graphics and plot.

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
Lateboots, The Brownstone Project and Garance Dore.

Song stuck in your head right now?
GoGo Gadget Flow by Lupe Fiasco

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
Rakim and Eric B. Dopest rapper EVER!

The first concert you ever went to
In school concert featuring Soljah Boy before he was Soljah Boy... (bummy) lol

The dumbest thing you've ever done
Tried to freestyle in public. (Uggh)

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
Earlier in my life I lived without a care. Huge tomboy. Started being labeled gay.. So I ended up femming it up. I fell in love in 2007. That ended out of midair in 2008. The emotional time I had bombed me. I hit rock bottom. And I developed a stronger relationship with God. He helped me to get out of it. He helped me get here. I learned how to put Him myself and family first.

go ahead...give a few shout outs
I want to give a shout out to all reading this! I want to give a shout out to all my New York kids, world travelers and God! Oh and I cannot forget about the sidekick Vince!

Finally....last famous words
Friends come and go. Lovers come and go. But God and family are always there no matter what. Remember that all great achievements require time (quote from Maya Angeleou)

ciao, sal

LDRS of the

of the new school.

airwaves: chicago juke music, jus because i feel like rollin that way.

Today's first CC is that of probably one of THEE coolest guys ever, Young Vic, of LDRS Chicago. i happened upon Vic when i was on my light-skinned twin, Henri's facecrack page and i was IMMEDIATELY captivated by the tattoos that cover this mans body, there was just so much to see lol, it was like reading a book and watching a movie at the same time, far too much for the human senses but sooo lovely at the same time. SO after (immediately) adding him, i did a little background research, stopped by the Leaders 1354 website, and realized that i am MISSING OUT on life in Chicago so therefore ill be planning a visit some time in May or June to join the festivities, so without further ado, here's Vic's Cab Confessional that he so GRACIOUSLY did WEEKS ago for me haha, i cant wait to see you all in the city of wind, viewers be sure to check out the LDRS website HERE, and pick up some merchandise...im hoping for a free t-shirt if i give a really good shout out....did it work Vic? :)

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?

HARD QUESTION BECAUSE I AM INFLUENCED BY ALL THE SH-- AROUND ME..

MY FAVORITE DESIGNERS ARE RAF SIMONS, YOJI YAMAMOTO, KRIS VAN ASSCHE(DIOR HOMME), MARC JACOBS, NIGO AND JEREMY SCOTT I LIKE THEIR ABILITY TO PUT THE FUN BACK IN FASHION AND THEIR CONCEPT BASED COLLECTION THAT AT TIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THEY ARE MAKING COSTUMES...BUT AS FAR AS INFLUENCE I PEOPLE WATCH AND FROM THAT I GAIN A UNDERSTANDING OF FASHION AND FUNCTIONALITY..I THINK A PERSON SHOULD ALWAYS BE COMFORTABLE IN WHAT THEY WEAR AND NOT BE COMFORTABLE BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU WEAR THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE.

How about musically?

MUSICALLY BIGGIE IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE . HE JUST MADE RAP AN ART AND COULD TELL A STORY THAT ALWAYS PUT YOU IN THE ROOM WITH HIM...TRIBE CALLED QUEST , OUTKAST AND WUTANG THE BEST GROUPS OF ALL TIME...IT IS TOO MUCH TO LIST HEAR ME DJ AND FIND OUT ALL THE STUFF I LIKE

Favorite place to shop locally?

FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP..I WORK THERE LEADERS1354.COM

Shoes youre wearing right now

RED WING BOOTS

Watch?

NOOKA

Scarf?

VERSACE

Classic Rock or Modern Pop?

CLASSIC ROCK.

THE EAGLES

STEVE MILLER BAND

THE BEATLES

JIMI HENDRIX

THE DOORS

PINK FLLOYD

Your Dreamjob?

I HAVE IT BUT ONE DAY I WANT IT TO MAKE ME RICH

The last movie you saw

WENT TO THE MOVIES AND SAW PUSH

Your favorite blogs to browse..

MARCUS TROY

HIGH SNOBIETY

SELECTISM

THE HUNDREDS

The song stuck in your head right now

MGMT-ELECTRIC FEEL

If you could have a comeback album from any artist, who would it be?

METHOD MAN HE USED TO BE SO GOOD...

The first concert yo uever went to

I WAS 19 IT WAS THE ROOTS

The dumbest thing youve ever done?

NO REGRETS EVER THATS MY MOTTO...

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?

I CHANGED MY OUTLOOK AND MOVED FORWARD INTO WAHT I WANTED TO DO FOR ME AND THE REST IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Go ahead...give a shout out

MY SHOUT OUT GOES TO MY WHOLE CITY OF CHICAGO...EVEN THRU THE HATE I SHOWED U LOVE..

Finally..famous last words..

BE HAPPY AND DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO EVERY DAY BECAUSE IT IS NO FUN LOOKING BACK ON LIFE WITH ALL COULD OF WOULD OF SHOULD OF'S

Sally knows too. Thanks Vic,

make sure to visit the LDRS website and support the homies!

He Finally..

Confessed. and it's beautifully THOROUGH.



Who are you?
That’s still being written. What? Would you rather I lie to you?

Who are your top 3 influences fashion-wise?
The DANDIEST old men on my block from way back. Whether it was a trip to the corner store or a Sunday dinner after church, these men never went out without a suit or a hat. There was never a day where they would succumb to what I call “casualessness” (a hybrid of “casual” and “carelessness”) which is something a lot of people now-a-days are guilty of. I’ll never forget what “Old Man Charlie” told me one day while he was on his way into town: “[The outfit] ain’t right if you not gliding on the pavement.” In retrospect, that taught me the importance of swagger in fashion—bringing life to the clothes. VK Nagrani, designer “Ovadafût Company” Known affectionately within the industry as “The Philosopher,” V.K. taught me to look at clothes in more holistic terms. Some people have this lofty dream that fashion will change the world or something close to that effect, but when we place fashion in a more realistic view, it’s merely another way for us to tell our story/perspective to the world. Soccer Players, particularly from Latin America. The same finesse that Latin players are known for (versus the more rugged European approach) carries over into their clothes as well. Adidas Sambas. Beanies. A wild assortment of bracelets adorning the wrist. The cool leather necklace. Proper proportion (especially for the shorts). All of these elements are subtly placed into their lifestyle off the field. It’s as if they are literally placing their hearts (passion for the game) on their sleeves, or neck, or chest, or feet, for the entire world to see. It’s that concept that I carry with me everyday when I get dressed.

How about musically?
Santana. Miles Davis. Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Favorite place(s) to shop locally?
Sportscape! A local sneaker boutique with the ILLEST sneakers available in southwestern Connecticut!! And being from Connecticut, I have to make the occasional trips to Vineyard Vines, Rugby, and J. Crew for the preppy purchases of fresh polo shirts, boat shoes, and Nantucket-braided bracelets.

Shoes you're wearing right now:
My very favorite chocolate brown saddle shoes, accented nicely with my “dark blue” socks (it’s not navy, I swear, I just can’t think of a better way to describe it).

Bracelet or watch?
Check it: BOTH. I enjoy the idea of taking two completely contrasting elements and placing them together to form a synthesis. You’ve got the sleek modern lines of a well-made watch and the very organic appeal of a rugged bracelet from some fabric or rope wrapped closely around the watch and, done correctly, I think it makes sense.

Necklace or scarf?
The scarf is my pocket square. It’s been my thing ever since I watched “Alfie” (2004) with Jude Law in it. I’ve always been a sucker for very deep, rich, colored scarves like burgundy, gray, and hunter green (black and navy, of course, are in the mix as well). Most of all, I love the relaxed OR distinguished effect it can create depending upon the way you wrap it. If you have trouble picturing what I’m talking about, just imagine that now-famous photo with Miles Davis sitting at the piano with his head on his left hand and looking creatively stuck during a session in the studio. The way that scarf sits on him absolutely helps to create that picture.

Prince or Michael Jackson:
I vote for Prince because of his self-restraint with not only his music, but his credibility. If Prince were to come out with material today (and he has), I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who thought that was a bad idea. If Michael were to come out with material, everyone is like, “WHY bother!?” because he just went so far left field that we lost our connection to him. Prince and his music will always be relevant and there is a growth in creative genius that we can chart through the years and appreciate that growth. We appreciate Michael for the music and inspiration he gave to the artists who followed afterward, but musically I can’t see him making something without the help of a big name producer. That said, both are amazing artists and created such meaningful work, but since this is a matter of preference, I’m going with Prince.

Dream job?
It’d definitely be Anthony Bourdain’s job (obvious shout out). The man gets paid to travel around the world, talk to real people, drinks strong spirits, eat their food, and tell other people of his experience. Welcome to the good life…

Last movie you watched:
The Wrestler (2008) What a painful, gut-wrenching story, right? It’s been two weeks already and yet the impact of that movie still lingers with me.

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse:
a) Lifestyle Blogs:
a. The Real Assanova blog – Most people will likely not understand this blog because of the writer’s level of candor and frat-boy humor. They’ll likely dismiss it as a “how to get laid” guide for computer nerds or something. This is more than just a “seduction” blog; this is one man’s daily search (among his other priorities in life) to inject romantic and erotic love (at times only erotic love) back into modern-day society. We’ve lost this polarity of the sexes and with that, the courtship process has shifted into a more level-playing field and too many men are operating on failed out-dated methods. Today’s women absolutely want to be gamed, they just want it done in the right way that respects our progression in time. And even if you’re not an idealist about it all, his stories are HILARIOUS.

b) Celebrity Blogs:
a. The Mark Cuban blog – Even if you’re not a finance or technology fan, you have to respect Cuban’s thought-process. He talks, people listen to him. Why exactly? I think it’s because he’s determined to do this on his own terms.
b. The Kanye West Universecity blog— there is so much depth to Kanye that it’s evident even in his sometimes impersonal entry posts. The blog is picture happy with little text included (except when he’s ranting off about something that pissed him off), but it works for him; you see how his mind works. And it’s a mind worth watching…

c) Fashion Blogs:
a. Stockholm Street Style blog
b. The Sartorialist blog
c. Lateboots blog

Food:
a. Gourmet Magazine. Simply put, this is food porn at its best! Of course, after the culinary boner subsides, I do manage to find inspiration in the content away from the pictures.

Song stuck in your head right now?
Milli Vanilli’s “Blame it on the Rain” (and ONLY the chorus, at that). Prometheus himself probably couldn’t steal it out of my head…[sigh]

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
The Fugees used to be number one on that list and we all know what happened to that comeback attempt in 2005. Do pardon the hint of cynicism but I’ll just appreciate my #2 on the list for what they did so as not to jinx them in anyway…

The first concert you ever went to:
Britney Spears, who was on tour for her first album. Listen, I was 13 years old and had just discovered breasts and ovaries at that awkward pubescent time. Never mind that I was whoring my masculinity, this was my chance to see beautiful 18 year old Britney Spears in person, and damn it, I went for it…

The dumbest thing you've ever done:
playing it safe for the majority of my life. Luckily, God introduced me to myself through a series of events in 2007 & 2008 and now there is a self-awareness to my day-to-day lifestyle that I think has contributed to me thinking more vertically in terms of recognizing potential opportunities and seeing those choices in front of me that either help or hinder my chances to those opportunities. That isn’t to say that I’m some opportunist because I don’t look at people as only a means to an end. All I’m saying is that when you can see life more clearly beyond just the old saying of “same stuff, different day” then there is more of an excitement to each day because your frame of thinking is rooted in more holistic terms rather than what is only in front of you. You simply begin to enjoy the journey more because you aren’t fixated only on chasing the temporary highs of life.

The best decision you ever made:
I definitely answered that above. I see the person you’ve grown to be, but not who you were before what was it that changed your life to get where you are now? …again see the dumbest thing ever comment above. (loL)

Go ahead...give a few shout outs
Certainly I want to give a shout out to all my sisters, Lupita, Eddie B, el “Sin Condon” Crew (HOLLA!), Andrew Cruz, and last but not least, to the people who inspire me to do better everyday. People talk so passionately about others who abuse power in high places, but many fail to see the little moments in life where we have a measure of power that impacts someone else's day either negatively or positively depending upon the choices we make at any particular moment. Here’s to the ones who make the right choice even when virtue is less convenient.

Finally....last famous words
There’s a scene in the movie “Phenomenon” (1996) between “Doc” (Robert Duvall) and “George Malley” (John Travolta) that I think best illustrates my point. Doc: George, how did you manage to get your pressure to come down? George Malley: Oh... I found my pace. Simple thing really. Hard to explain. That scene always reminds me of the fact that no matter what, we all have to figure this thing out on our own. You can’t have personal freedom if someone does the work for you—freedom requires that you liberate yourself. The natural question for some people is “how?” I blame this culture of “how to” lists and books that give people too much dependency on everything but their own thought-process.
People can articulate how they made it but the story really only makes perfect sense to them.
Your story is written, it’s just up to you to write it.

ciao, sal

Confessions of a

drama QUEEN.
(nix the drama part, we'll stick with the queen though)


Who are you?
Ebony Aalayah...but everybody calls me EBZ

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
Honestly i dont have a top 3!....everybody influences me...i may see a 70 year old woman..with a sharp a-- necklace on..or a young guy my age with a sweet a-- jacket on....i draw inspiration from everywhere..if its sweet ill fall in love with it[[ooo yeah lemme say it know..i use the word "sweet" entirely too much..cant help it]]

How about musically?
i love mos def...i dont know if its because i think he's sexy or what..but he's pretty intriguing...kanye west always has a pretty fresh way of delivering a message and i love him for that....mariah carey will prolly always&forever be my idol...

Favorite place(s) to shop locally?
[[if its a boutique and if its on coventry street im sooo there]] shouts out to cleveland ohio

Shoes you're wearing right now
[[giggling]] um im barefoot...but my hot pink polish does wonder for my [[piggies]]...ughh tha word "toes" disgust me..i almost barfed in my mouth from just typin it...ohh but earlier i had on a caramel colored pair of sperry's.

Bracelet or watch?
i love bracelets...but ive recently found myself having a huge infatuation for watches.

Necklace or scarf?
[[diamond necklace please]]

Prince or Michael Jackson
[[ im still dying to go to never never land]]

Dreamjob?
[[hmmm....right now im at point in my life where i wanna do everything....from fashion editor..to song writter...to being a physcologist]] if all else fails...ill teach kindergarten

Last movie you watched
TAKEN-ol boy is a beast.

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
really i dont do a lot of browsing on the web...most of the times its facebook & my girlie long tall sally of course.

Song stuck in your head right now?
The fray-over my head

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
B2K...nuff said.
(barf, sorry eb lol)

The first concert you ever went to
LMA0!!! LIL B0W W0W AND B2K @ that gool ol akron civic.

The dumbest thing you've ever done
losing myself in a silly boy[[lesson well learned]]

The best decision you ever made
HMMM..leaving atlanta and moving back home to tha good ol AKR0N.

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
umm....LIFE...CHANGED MY LIFE.

go ahead...give a few shout outs
FAMILY & FRIENDS...N0 0NE IN PARTICULAR..... i pretty much love everybody.

Finally....last famous words
i want the money.the cars.the clothes...[[I SUPP0SE]]
...or maybe i just wanna be succesful.

awww, Eb.

Oh My,

Omar!



Who are you?-
Sergio Wonder, G.I.T (Gur in Training)

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
Christian Siriano, Andre Benjamin (3000), Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)

How about musically?
Jill Scott, Lizz Wright, Stevie Wonder (no relation, lol), Anita Baker, Janelle Monae, Will.i.am, Sam Sparro, John Mayer, Common, Donnie (The Colored Section), Liv Warfield & Kim Burrell

Favorite place(s) to shop locally?-
The Webster, Barney's CO-OP, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Rebel Boutique, C. Madeline's, The Lounge, Diesel

Where are you?
At the design studio (Miami,FL)

Shoes you're wearing right now
YSL Moccasins

Bracelet or watch?
Michael Kors
(hahahaha)

Necklace or scarf?
(i took it off) Forgiven dog tag

Prince or Michael Jackson
PRINCE!!!! (is there any question?)

Dreamjob?
King of the world

Last movie you watched
Beetlejuice

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
CocoChanelPuffs.onsugar.com, men.style.com, fashion156.com , eluxury.com, thelifefiles.com

Song stuck in your head right now?
Fall by Brandy (Human)

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
ELLA FITZ (as in Fitzgerald)

The first concert you ever went to-real concert?
Viktor Wooten

The dumbest thing you've ever done
come back to America (after i graduated college)

The best decision you ever made
To study in Europe (complete eye-opener)

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
I learned to not live by stereotypes. Life is not about a four walls (or a box). EXPLORE! I'm a man, but that doesn't mean i'm not allowed a few weak moments. I'm african american, but that doesn't mean I'm uneducated. I'm 6'2, and I hate basketball! (you get the idea). Something literally just clicked in my brain and said "you're much bigger than the space you're living in".

go ahead...give a few shout outs
God is awesome and true to His word.

Finally....last famous words
There is no time like the present.
Regret nothing and learn from everything.

GUILTY!

Who are you?
Im Christina Alexandria Mighty of course. Just mighty to the people that love me. if this is a place for adjectives, just mighty is the best fit, there are too many words
(yes there are..)


Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
Well I definitely would say that my friends are a band of well styled maniacs, i draw inspiration from them all the time. Then its Karl Lagerfeld, Galliano, and McQueen are straight fools with it.


How about musically?
I dont have specific artists that influence me directly. But I like people that are heavyweight lyricists and that push the envelope with content. Its more like genres and places for me. Authentic music from random places is very influential to me.


Favorite place(s) to shop locally?
Psshhh who shops these days....I like this small little vintage shop in pilsen (chicago neighborhood), not thrift vintage. Fool proof places with variety like my old job French Connection, or Barney's is always a plus.


Shoes you're wearing right now
Michael Kors sneakers, camel colored suede, look like some chucks.


Bracelet or watch?
BRACELET, watches are false security
(did you all catch that?)


Necklace or scarf?
Necklace, herringbone chain with the Nefertiti pendant (hood delicacy)



Prince or Michael Jackson
PRINCE. hands down



Dreamjob?
Fashion Lifestyle Coordination company, networking and event planning for all that is art and fashion.


Last movie you watched
Forgetting Sarah Marshall...no wait Flight of the Butterflies, something like that with Salma Hayek



Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
876radio.com, some chick called mustang sally, sart, lateboots, facefinder, come on this could be endless



Song stuck in your head right now?
sam sparro clingy



If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
Black Rob



The first concert you ever went to
Reggae concert, maxi priest patra shaggy lolol
(says the 6 foot jamaican girl hahaha)


The dumbest thing you've ever done
Convinced myself that I didnt see the point in living.


The best decision you ever made
Getting in touch with the power of my spirituality and acknowledging the strength of the universe



I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
Well obviously location, I came back home to Chicago. I learned to be more proactive with my life and what i want to do and who i want to be around doing it. Its important to have consistency

go ahead...give a few shout outs
mom n dad lol, all of the atl connect from the troopers to the guys, the chicago crew, smash bros., and as always to the naysayers


Finally....last famous words

Love to love man
Get to this Cake!

Spring Scene #1 EJL

now you know, EVERYBODY who is featured on L.T. Sally....

MUST do a cab confessional:)



Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
umm…andre 3000, marc jacobs, kanye west (pre-craziness), fonzworth bentley; corny i know but i enjoy the color combinations and the mixing of the new with the old
(yes to the pre-crazy kanye)

How about musically?
i LOVE music, but SOME honorable mentions go to tye tribbett, brandy, andre 3000, coldplay, the cambraidge singers, kim burrell, the real group, the gerswins, john williams, and the list goes on…
(i really despise brandy. blech)

Favorite place to shop locally?
beachwood place, legacy village, crocker park, internet

Shoes you're wearing right now
pink lace-up vans

Bracelet or watch?
un reloj

Necklace or scarf?
scarf…but willing to experiment

Classic Rock or Modern pop?
both…depends on the whim that moment

Dreamjob?
entrepreneur - stylist, public relations, restaurateur, boutique owner, singer, mogul…but ‘things’ seem to be pointing me in another direction…care to elaborate sally?
(Oh Emmanuel..Youre going to be a TEACHER!!!!)

Last movie you watched
slumdog millionaire…a must see (own)
(yeeeeeessssss! mustang's fave movie)

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
ridesallyride, thebkcircus, thesartorialist, digslifeofthejetsetter, mensrag, facebook (i know), lateboots, shopping (wishful and actual)

Song stuck in your head right now?
rhapsody in blue…random but i was seriously just singing it

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
nt sure…im very indecisive…sorry

The first concert you ever went to
mtv trl tour – dream, eve, nelly, solange, and headlined by destiny’s child…I was pumped

The dumbest thing you've ever done
not the dumbest but its funny ~ my family calls me asian/chinese (for reasons unbeknownst to me) and to prove to them I was not I began reciting words with ‘L’s’…llllike, llllove, llllive, llllife, etc….they laughed hysterically
(im stilllllll laughing)

I see the person you’ve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
God, life happenings, maturity

go ahead...give a few shout outs
my main man JC! my family; cliff, claire, theo, and rudy! my extended family; joseph, justine, angela, vanessa, daniel jr, joe jr, russel jr, and miley…oh, and I Kant forget … Yo Nupe!
(hahahhahahahahaaaaaa!!!!!)

Finally....last famous words
i’m also doing it all just to hear well done

Introducing

DOCTOR revered fashionista equire madame etc, etc....and all those other silly titles...
CCCCCCAAARRRRMMMEEELLLLLAAA!!

airwaves: linger - the cranberries
"do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it lingerrr"
(im always a fan of the 90s grunge and pop scene)

heck yes, i finally got my love Carm to the ella to do a Cab Confessional, and im soooo glad because she's one THE best dressed girls in our hometown and im so glad to be one of her friends.





Carmella is one of those people who types in ALL CAPS...so..forgive her:)

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?
HMMMM I WOULD HAVE TO SAY VICTORIA BECKHAM, SHE KEEPS MY NOSE IN MAGAZINES. JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS FOR HER TIMELESSNESS, DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, OH AND PRINCESS DIANA WAS A MONSTER! SORRY THAT’S 4 I KNOW…

How about musically?
I LOVE JOANNE ROSARIO, KIERRA SHEARD, AND MICAH STAMPLEY, ALTHOUGH I CANNOT SING A LICK


Favorite place to shop locally?
FOREVER 21, THEY SPECIALIZE IN GIRLY THINGS, AND IM A GIRLY GIRL

Shoes you're wearing right now
GIANNI BINI “EDISON” SHOE IN A BEIGE/BONE COLOR, SPRING IS FINALLY HERE

Bracelet or watch?
BRACELET ANY DAY

Necklace or scarf?
NECKLACE, UNLESS A SCARF CAN HAVE DIAMONDS

Classic Rock or Modern pop?
UMMM NEITHER HONESTLY, MOSTLY WORSHIP MUSIC

Dreamjob?
DREAM JOB…PERSONAL SECRETARY FOR DENZEL WASHINGTON, A LITTLE MORE REALISTICALLY, CLINICAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST WITH A PhD. I THINK DR.CARMELLA NICHOLSON SOUNDS WONDERFUL!

Last movie you watched
MADEA GOES TO JAIL, I THOUGHT IT WAS HILARIOUS!
(editors note:i beg to differ, i hated it!)

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..
WELL….I STAY ON RIDE SALLY RIDE, LATEBOOTS, CONCRETELOOP, SAKS.COM, TIFFANYS.COM (BECAUSE IM A DREAMER), ESSENCE.COM, AND YOUTUBE OF COURSE!

Song stuck in your head right now?
MARIAH CAREY, MAKE IT LAST FT.NAS AND JOE, IM IN A LOVEY MOOD.LOL

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?
BOYS 2 MEN, I LOVE THEM!!! AND SHAWN STILL MAKES MY HEART BEAT FAST!

The first concert you ever went to
HA ISREAL AND NEW BREED, I WAS IN LIKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, IM NOT A CONCERT TYPE PERSON THO, ITS TOO HOT AND CROWDED FOR MY TASTE.

The dumbest thing you've ever done
WELL LETS JUST SAY IM GLAD WE SERVE A FORGIVING GOD, SERIOUSLY! BUT THAT I CAN SHARE, WHEN I WENT TO CINCINNATTI THERE WAS A SAKS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE HOTEL WE STAYED IN. I WENT OVER AND THERE WAS THIS YELLOW MIU MIU BAG THERE ON SALE. I LEFT IT BECAUSE I WAS IN A RUSH THINKING IT WOULD BE THERE LATER. FOOLED ME BECAUSE I DEF WAS NOT…I STILL THINK ABOUT THAT BAG TO THIS DAY

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?
GOD, AND LIFE STRUGGLES, TIME AND EXPERIENCE.

go ahead...give a few shout outs
SERIOUSLY HMMM…. HEY MARGE, NESS, PHYL, B NO GOOD, MUSTANG, JANELLE, JOC, TASHA MOM DAD.LOL AND OF COURSE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE JESUS!

Finally....last famous words
IM DOING IT ALL JUST TO HEAR WELL DONE

i told yall...bangers roll wit bangers. GET IT CARM!

ciao, sal.

excuse me do you have a

Hankie?

airwaves: saturday love

"sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturdaaay love.."

(i wish there was a regular radio station..dedicated to nothing but 80s r n b and pop..that WASNT on satellite)

today is all for my henri', i finally got my lovlov to finish her cab confessional and here is what she had to say.
i just met henri' not too long ago but its pretty ridiculous how similar we are and the things we have in common, shes like..the mirror image of me in chicago, i love everything about her, her sense of style is her absolute own and im so happy to find someone who doesnt care what other people say about her and i looove it, see second to last pic to see what i mean.

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?

PAT MCGRATH,ANYONE WHO CROCHETTES, THE DEIGNERS THAT MAKE PIECS MMKAY? NO B/S/ THANKYOU, PLUS PIECES ARE EASIER FOR ME I JUST WANNA FOCUS ON THE FACE

How about musically?

RUSSELL SIMMONS,CHAKA KHAN,MOZART

Favorite place to shop locally?

THRIFT STORES ALL OF THEM

Shoes you're wearing right now

PUMA 5000M'S GOLD AND PURPLE NOT PINK AND SILVER

Bracelet or watch?

BRACELET

Necklace or scarf?

NECKLACE (SEE THIS SKIN)

Classic Rock or Modern pop?

BOTH (hey I grew up in the 90's dude)

Dreamjob?

HAVING MY OWN MAKEUP LINE,WHILE MAINTAINING MY JOB AS BEAUTY EDITOR AT LARGE FOR MULTIPLE MAGAZINES (looks are different per country mmkay?)

Last movie you watched

THE REAPING

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..

LONG TALL SALLY, makeupaholicis,make up tips,late boots,beauty maverick,the sartorialist,pat mcgraths myspace page.

Song stuck in your head right now

dont let it go to your head nooooo!

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?

Alanis Morisette, Funk This by Chaka Khan WAS THEE comeback album forever!

The first concert you ever went to

Patti LaBelle for my 9th birthday hunter green Rabbit fur on...me not Ms Patti, she wore a hot pink removable drop dress

The dumbest thing you've ever done

Probably 2nd guessing myself, I dont really regret anything b/c its made me who I am, and I like that

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?

The realization that I control me and everything that happens to me..its a beautiful thing

go ahead...give a few shout outs

MA-E, DAD E,DAD B, ALL MY REAL FRIENDS, AND THOSE WHO DONT KNOW ME YET, HI IM HENRI'

Finally....last famous words

When I get Rich and Famous

this last one..double the

TROUBLE.

ciao, sal

the prince of egypt

(not really though)

airwaves: hey mickey!-toni basil

"oh mickey you so fine you so fine you blow my mind hey mickey!"

(CLAAAAaSSSsSIIIICCC!!!!)

first cab confessional of the wizeek....hit me up if youre ready to confess!! (different questions coming sooon) Today's Victim: Donovan Ramsey (hence the prince of egypt title ha! i know..im a cleva gyal..) Even though Donovan is a really big tool and stood me up for Thanksgiving this past year, i still have love for the boy(call me crazy) and not only is he an EXCELLENT writer(like..he does the superman on the h--s) and a great friend, and im glad to call him mine:)

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?

yay! interview. malcolm x, james dean, and kanye. i like old men clothes and things that i can buy in a mall.

How about musically?

i think lauryn hill, jay-z, and donny hathaway are how god wanted music to sound.

Favorite place to shop locally?

i like shopping at banana republic and this thrift store in decatur that shall remain nameless.

(ummm i think i know which one he's talking about!)

Shoes you're wearing right now

i'm wearing my dunks with the wool toe. they match everything!

Bracelet or watch?

watch.

Necklace or scarf?

scarf.

Classic Rock or Modern pop?

I like classic rock like, beatles, hendrix, aerosmith but the modern s--t will do....on occasion.

Dreamjob?

my dream job is to host an hour-long interview show without an audience like charlie rose or tavis smiley. i just like to talk, i think.

Last movie you watched

the last movie that i watched was frost/nixon and it sucked. the last movie that i watched and enjoyed was benjamin button.

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..

my favorite blog is crunk and disorderly (whatup, fresh!) mustang sally aint too bad either.

Song stuck in your head right now?

for some reason santogold's "shove it" has been on my internal soundtrack all day.

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?

if i could get a comeback from anyone, it would be the fugees. the score just wasn't enough for me.

The dumbest thing you've ever done

the dumbest thing that i've ever done was when i was a kid and i thought a man running behind me on the street was trying to kidnap me. i balled myself up and started screaming, "fire!" turns out that he was just trying to catch the crosswalk

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?

when i was a kid, i read the autobio of malcolm x and it taught me how to be a man. i think morehouse had something to do with it too.

go ahead...give a few shout outs

shout out to my mama an nem.all praises to allah.

Finally....last famous words

only the mistakes have been my own.

check out donnie's blog...HERE!

walk..erm...DRIVE like an egyptian, sal.

not marc jacobs..

but JUST as cool

airwaves: Good Mornin - Kanye West - Graduation
"...scared of the future while i hop in the delorean"
[this album is undeniably in the top 10 of my alltime favorites, its the last kanye album i enjoyed, i cant get into this new thing hes doing, its just way too depressing for me, i miss the old kanye]

in honor of my [favorite] little cousin marco's birthday today, i decided to snag him, pick his brain, and make him do a cab confessional. if you know marc, you know that hes one of THEE coolest kids ever, and his sense of humor is unlike anyone else' i know, i love hanging out with him and im proud to call him family, so here's to you marc! happy birthday family!!

who are your top three influences fashion wise?

hmmm... i think farnsworth bentley, kanye west, and the new dude from james bond [daniel craig] are some of the flyest brothas on the planet!

How about musically?

Nas Kanye, and jay-z. i really dont think too many other artists are worth listening to

Favorite place to shop locally?

lil five points or the gap! im on a serious budget so they keep me fly for the low

Shoes you're wearing right now

nike sb trainers! i just got out of tennis class. lol

Bracelet or watch?

watch all day, everyday

Necklace or scarf?

scarf most def

Classic Rock or Modern pop?

hmmm im not gonna lie, the 90's had some great rock music.

Dreamjob?

my dreamjob would be being the CEO of def jam or interscope. I love music and im pretty business savvy.

Last movie you watched

office space! one of the most underrated films of all time

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse

..kanye's, the fader, and of course my cuzzo mustang sally!

Song stuck in your head right now?

lol that new drake mixtape has some very catchy songs and they have been in my head for a week now.

If you could have a comeback album from any artist, who would it be?

da band!! from the first season of making the band! people slept on that cd, it went hard. and one more! kriss kross! their cd young, rich, and dangerous is a classic

[please note, i laughed UNCONTROLLABLY after this question and the next one]

The first concert you ever went to

MC Hammer when i was like 5. i went to sleep at the concert but it was tight from wat i remember of it..lol

[...see what i mean? :)]

The dumbest thing you've ever done

cut my d-mn fingertip off in a door freshman year! frickin retarded!

[i remember this incident, it was quite unnerving]

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?

hmm alot of things.. God has much more of a presence in my life now but alot random events in my life made me put everything into perspective

go ahead...give a few shout outs
Morehouse College!! Akron, OH! st- vincent - st. mary! lebron! my sisters shayla and margo, my parents, copley rd! Rich D, timmy, dez, we missin yall! young mustang sally! God and all the haters!

Finally....last famous words

lol i have no idea wat my last words will be, i jus hope its no time soon because i got alot more livin to do

Happy 20th Birthday marc...

ciao, sal.

the real

McCoy.

airwaves: Put On- Jeezy ft. Kanye West

"i see those flashin lights...but every night..every night i put on.."

(its the hood in me yep!)

today is one of my fave fashion person..fashionists...fashionisto...? whatever.

one of my favorite freshman's birthday and in honor of him you guessed it. yep.

CAB CONFESSIONAL!

lets see what the REAL McCoy has to say, because from the looks of this first picture, he NEEDS to confess something. :)

iCONFE$$.
Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?-New York City-Kanye West-My grandfather

How about musically?-Kanye West-Maxwell-Andre' 3 staxx

Favorite place to shop locally?-Vintage shops (that will remain anonymous)and NO, its not in Little 5 Points, lol

Shoes you're wearing right now-Black Penny Loafers

Bracelet or watch?-Watch

Necklace or scarf?-Scarf

Classic Rock or Modern pop?- Modern pop

Dreamjob?-Creative Director of a major Designer/ Buyer

Last movie you watched- 'Madea Goes To Jail'

Favorite blog(s)/websites to browse..- Mine: astoldbyky.blogspot.com-Lateboots.com-The Sartorialist&& of course, Ridesallyride, I'm a fan already!

Song stuck in your head right now?- 'This Woman's Work' by Maxwell

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?- Lauryn Hill <---- I LOVE HER!!

The first concert you ever went to- The Usher 8701 Tour

The dumbest thing you've ever done- Rode down a hill with a sk8board with NO helmet nor protective padding!

I see the person youve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?- The inspiration from those that don't/didn't believe in me. Their lack of confidence in me makes me work harder and strive for success and become that successful black man that I am destined to be.

go ahead...give a few shout outs- All my people in the AUC- Morehouse College- eLite- && all of those who believe in me!

Finally....last famous words-I grow as a person day by day so what I tell you [today] would be irrelevant to [tomorrow] & wouldn't matter to [yesterday] due to ::change:

happy birthday ky, hope its a good one:)

Check out Ky's bloggy...here!

ciao for now, love ya,

SAL.

dolla dolla

bill yall....

airwaves: green light -john legend ft. andre 3000

" i went hard like medusa starin at me..."
(can i just say, 3000's verse was SICK on this song)

i know im DRILLING you all with multiple posts but i cant help it, stuff just keeps happening! after the debut of Cab Confessionals i got a flood of interest on it and decided to use some of them and also ask a few more folks and do about 3 or 4 more this week, so this is the second one and this bad boy has my love love RAY 'DOLLA THE SCHOLAR' SHEARES on it, i met Ray freshman year when i was in his Caribbean History class... we didnt talk too much in the class but after it i got to hang out with him and our man Godlove(be on the lookout for that guy soon!) and we just hit it off..Ray is known for his smooooth Brooklyn grace and his fresh urban style, plus he always calls me by my favorite nickname so i have maddd love for this guy. so i got him to confess and here's what he said...

Who are your top 3 influences fashionwise?

My Pops, New York City underground, and just do what everyone else doesn’t.I like Nike's, jeans and hoodies, but then when u can switch it up when it's necessary.

How about musically?

Pharrell, 3000, Nas, Fab, myself.

Favorite place to shop locally?

Vinnies ATL

Shoes you're wearing right now

Goofy SB’s

Classic Rock or Modern pop?

...I would have to go with modern pop

The first concert you ever went to

SummerJam '01- when Jay set it on Nas & Prodigy

Bracelet or watch?

G-Shocks

Necklace or scarf?

Necklace, I only do scarves in the winter.

Paper or plastic?

Paper

The dumbest thing you've ever done

Oh you know, like lock myself out of the crib...the dumbest thing would probably be driving through states with no license though.

Dreamjob?

7187 Entertainment, Real Estate Investor, Public SpeakerLast movie you watched: "Sweeney Todd", my man Johnny Depp

Favorite blog(s) to browse

My peoples, raydolladascholar.blogspot.com & KanYe’s

Song stuck in your head right now

“Take Me Away” The John Legend

If you could have a comeback album from any artist...who would it be?

Lauryn Hill…then Mike Jackson

I See the person you’ve grown to be, but not who you were before..what was it that changed your life to get where you are now?

Personal Losses, prayer and perseverance

Go ahead...give a few shout outs

Shout outs to Bed-Stuy, the whole NYC, the most high and everything/one I love....

Finally....last famous words

$, scholar, holla…..$

check out Ray on his blog

ciao, sal.