Inked Magazine x MGK

Tuesday March 20th I was fortunate enough to attend the Inked Magazine event for Machine Gun Kelly at the Hiro Ballroom. MGK also released his first album "Half Naked and Almost Famous," that day. He took to the stage with surprise performances by Travis Porter and French Montana with sounds provided by DJ Prostyles.

It was a great night surrounded by great people in the balcony VIP section. Thanks so much to Toasty, Andrew, and EvRyan.

Machine Gun Kelly on Hot 97

I recently got into MGK (Machine Gun Kelly). I had been hearing about him for a while but I didn't pay much mind to him. While flicking through channels a while back I went to MTV Hits and his video "Wild Boy" featuring Wacka Flocka was on. I instantly loved the song off the energy he gave in the video. His look, the wildness and freedom in the video caught my attention; plus the song was pretty good.

Like I do any artist I gave him a try and researched him and his music. Various interviews, blog posts, and his music sold me. I truly enjoy his music and his mentality. Even his tweets are hilarious, he says things I would say.

In the interview below, conducted February 3rd 2012, I feel like they didn't give him fair respect off of one factor, how do you interview someone and NOT research them? How do you not know the work artists that you are interviewing? Rosenberg compares MGK to Yelawolf and MGK comments how his music sounds nothing like Yelawolf which is correct. The two artists have nothing in common lyrically, from the way they rap to what they rap about. I believe it is unfair that just because they are both white that they get automatically compared.

Its 2012, Eminem is not the only white rapper and rap is definitely not about skin color, it is about potential and message. ABout being a voice people can relate to and/or enjoy. I agree with the statements MGK makes in this interview, and I agree with Rosenberg when he says that MGK is young and that his time of glory is coming. But if you truly gave MGK even a little background check you would applaud the accomplishments he has made at his young age and the vasts following he has.

Shout out to MGK for being a 1990 baby! This generation is not like the others. We are more motivated and more determine than previous years. This era is all new and changed, music is not the same, style, art, fashion is not the same. We are introducing the new wave for future generations to build on and branch a new.

Lace UP!

P.S. check out the homies over at Kreemo featuring MGK reppin their "Drop Out Bear" tee

Battle Ship

Last night I went to see "Red Tails" (GREAT movie, it's a must see). One of the previews was for the movie "Battleship," which looks interesting. What I was highly interested in was Rihanna who has a part in the movie. I am beyond hype to see her in a movie, hopefully she got good air time.

The movie is starring Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Alexnder Skarsgard, and Billy Slaughter. Battleship is a science fiction naval war film based on the game of the same name. It is a story of an international Navy fleet engaged in a very dynamic and intense battle against an alien race. This is Rihanna's acting debut.

Liam Neeson and Rihanna in a movie? I'm sold. Battleship 2012 movie hits theaters on May 18th 2012. If you haven't seen the preview for "Battleship" I've posted both trailer (number 2 then number 1).

Shout out to @CallMeButta of Butta Fly Clothing

I don't have an iphone, #teamblackberry! but Shoutout to Shi for instagraming me up

21 Things To Be Happy

1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality.
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationship with people you love and respect.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be honest.
16. Be a self-starter.
17. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
20. Take good care of those you love.
21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.

My Kirby Tattoo

 I recently got a new tattoo on my wrist this weekend by Ralfy @RalfyREVOLVER. Yes that is Kirby from Nintendo. For those of you not familiar with Kirby I'm going to give you a little run down on him and the game.

"Kirby is described in his games as a young male pink ball, who is a citizen of Dream Land on the planet Pop Star. In the main game, he almost always has the same abilities; he can walk, run, jump, float, slide, and inhale, spit out, or devour his enemies.


Kirby often journeys across the planet Pop Star, defeating antagonistic forces such as the greedy King Dedede or the evil Dark Matter. On other occasions, he encounters the enigmatic Meta Knight. To defeat his foes, he uses his signature ability of inhaling large objects and spitting them out with great force. From Kirby's Adventure onward, Kirby was able to gain the abilities of the enemies he swallowed, better known as his Copy Abilities. In several games in the series, he obtains a mystical weapon during the climax of the battle against his enemy; this weapon is usually required to defeat the final boss." - Source

In most fighting video games the hero is usually intimadating, even Sonic the Hedge seems more rough than Kirby. But the truth is Kirby, this cute little pink puff ball, has the ability to easily eiher toss his enemies and demolish them, or inhabit their powers through their death. So the moral of the story and why I got the tattoo, do not underestimate your enemies. The thing you take lightly can be your demise.

On This Day 6.12.11

On this day I woke up to Rock 'N Rolla on the TV and fruit loops in a cup. I wore a black and white armani crop sweater, light gray pants rolled up, my Rissa cupcake necklace, my yellow Alife sneakers, plum lipstick, my old H&M bag with my Assman pin attached. My friend Gabby, Vaughn, Rich, and headed to 42nd and 5th Ave for the end of the PR parade. We then made our way downtown Manhattan into a popping thrift store, Crumbs cupcakes, Dolla Pizza, and the Container Store. Good day.

Gabby, Fatty Black, and Kawaii

 

To al the Heat fans, YOU MAD!

Do The Right Thing

Who you gonna call? GHOST BUSTERS!

3DD

 

"Even in a Container store I can't be contained" - Rich

Fuck you because you ain't us!

On This Day: 4.8.11

On this day I wore a white H&M tee, grey Fragile jeans, black Coach sneakers, H&M hoodie, and my dark brown leather jacket. I met up with my friend Lasko and Hillary. We had sepreate plans but ended up getting together. We ended up stopping in random galleries, buying Jamba Juice for the first time and pigging out in Burger Creations. It was a good day.

 Made from tires, epic!

 This was my favorite

 Can you guess what this is? It's BROOKLYN!

This furniture store is actually three separate stores with one connecting passage way. Great marketing strategy, the store was endless. 

 Guess how much!

 SEVEN STACKS!

Oh yeh, after every meal in the city it's never a bad idea to stop in Crumbs

  This week was a Cotton Candy cupcake

 Lol Lasko kept snapping

And to end my day on a great note, I was able to get the LAST issue of Nicki Minaj's BlackBook spread!