“BE LEAVE EN UR PHOUR” Limited edition garments…
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog on July 28, 2010
A week ago I came up with this idea. In line with continuing the “Believe In You” motions I wanted to design some shirts with a message of empowerment for not only the wearer of each garment but anyone they come into contact with. “BE LEAVE EN UR PHOUR” is what it says. The design aesthetic posh and simple but definitely gets folks attention. I want people to stop, look, ask and comment. Communication through random conversation is healthy. You never know what it may lead to.
Each shirt will be personalize and unique. Wear one with pride. Offer one as a gift to someone you love; or no. Ultimately, I’m hoping to provide you with something fresh. Direct from me, not a print shop. All done individually by me. Yep.
Let me know if you’re interested. I’ll start taking orders next week.
PS: If you’re within in the five boroughs I’ll even deliver your garment in person. (I learned that from CooleHigh. Can you say pumpkin cognac cheesecake?)
When you wake up…
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog on July 25, 2010
When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing that you do? Do you open your eyes and give thanks? Do you immediately look over at your phone and check for texts, emails or phone messages? Do you get upset that you have to get out of the bed and go to work? Are you excited because another day has arrived giving you the opportunity to live, be active, create an enjoyable and memorable experience? Do you believe in your power or that you even have power?
Just some random questions… Of course, you do not have to answer them. I ask myself questions like these from time to time.
Why Fox News isn’t news.
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog on July 24, 2010
Thought this was very interesting. I personally can’t say I watch the ‘news’ much at all. The responses to this videoclip on Youtube are very telling as to how divided people are.
Desperate Housewives
Posted by iAreConscious in Audio Bitz, Blog on July 22, 2010
I vaguely remember how this track came together. I believe Verse all gave me the beat. I liked it. Wrote to it, most likely immediately after listening. Recorded. Listened a few times and sent it over to Coole High. He’s pretty quick too. So its likely he had something the same day, recorded it or at least the day after. I think I put it online and Sumkid listened. Said he had something and he sent vocals over. We had a few issues with the mixes and I actually wanted a few adjustments made to the actual track so we could do a rerecord and get an official mix to release this as ‘real’ single. With so much going on it just hasn’t been possible to get it done like I really want it done. Not to say that it can’t be done in the future. The song is well liked by a number of folks, we’ve performed it in part on stage a few times and it’s even been tossed up on few indie radio shows. All in all though it’s not ‘complete’, but I want people to hear it anyway. I want you all to hear Coole High and Sumkid, two very close friends and mentors of mine. They play a large part in the development of the artist that is iAreConscious.
Click the play button below to listen to Desperate Housewives.
PS: I encourage you to check out both Coole High and Sumkid’s respective, ever evolving bodies of work. They are legends in the making.
AfroPunk: Mos Def Set On the Way!
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog, Fliks, Photography, Visual Stimulation on July 22, 2010
I know I mentioned it a while ago. But it’s coming. Be patient.
i bought an 8 track player…
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog on July 20, 2010
I unplugged for a couple days. I literally went away from New York. Needed to. I brought back an 8-Track player. A disk camera and a 110 camera.
She Said… Chick-Peas?
Posted by iAreConscious in Blog, Poetry on July 16, 2010
So you decide to return to doing something you haven’t done for years, for me that’s poetry. What’s the piece you do first? I only figured that out once I sat down on that tiny stool in front of my audience. The poem, “Chick-Peas” is probably one of my favorites. I enjoy the reaction from those that get it immediately as well as those that catch on after a while. It’s actually deeper than you think. For some still I must explain it, and that’s just fine, gives me a reason to engage and open up possibilities for future conversation. This video is for all you that couldn’t make it out and those that wonder what I actually look and sound like doing a piece. Enjoy.
I hear the people talkin…