Instead of watching the whole speech by Barack Obama with my family in the living room I opted to go in my room and watch it alone so I can cry my eyes out(I hate crying in front of people..LOL). To see an African-American man stand before the country with confidence and great poise with such a profound eloquence showed me that there are many possibilities which can actually be more near than far. Now I've been a fond believer for years that politicians we're useless but last night it was as if he'd listened to my fears and concerns about living in America. He spoke to the independent business owner/s, middle classs families that struggle to pay their child college tuition(me), the unemployed, those who have no health insurance and msot importantly Mcain and his ignorant 72 year old ass! He literally hit every core issue and hit my heart as well. I thought about the little black boy or girl sitting at home listening that will now be able to look at Barack and know that it is indeed a possibility! We have officially 67 DAYS left to make that choice America!
Crooklyn Chronicles for OBAMA!
Enjoy Part 1 and 2 from the speech last night
Friday, August 29, 2008
Crooklyn for OBAMA!
Labels: OBAMA Posted by Ms.Eclectic 45 comments at Friday, August 29, 2008
Carnival Weekend
Tonight
Friday, August 29th Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
STAY IN SCHOOL CULTURAL EDUCATION - FREE! MC: Father Goose
Featuring youthful performers
-Hip Hop, Steelband, Dance, Fashions, Karate, Police Youth Club, Gowanus Drill Team, Harlem Children’s Zone, Soul Tigers Marching Band, Pink Diamond Steppers and more! Friday 29th – (Evening) Showtime – 8:00pm: Tickets in advance $35: At the Door: $40
BRASS FEST (GYAL FARM Edition)
Artists – Shurwayne Winchester & Traffik, KES the Band, Edwin Yearwood & Krosfyah and Statement (from Barbados) Berbice (from Grenada) and Hunter singing “Bring it in a Bottle” with Dil-E-Nadan Orchestra (special prize for the best dressed -farmer brown outfit)
Tomorrow
Saturday, August 30th (Daytime) 8:00am – 3:00pm: Children FREE (Adults $5 donation)
Route: Kingston Ave & St. Johns Pl, to Franklin Ave Sooutn, to President St, into Brooklyn Museum Grounds
Saturday 30th (Evening) Showtime – 8:00pm: Tickets in advance $30: At the Door: $35
Steel Bands: (2007 Champions) - Pan Sonatas, CASYM, Sesame Flyers, Despers USA, Harmony, Crossfire, Pantonics, Ad Lib and Radoes.
Event – PANORAMA STEELBAND COMPETITION – (Cash prizes & challenge trophy)
Sunday, August 31st Showtime - 7:00pm: Tickets in advance $30: At the Door: $35
Event – DIMANCHE GRAS
Artists – David Rudder, Scrunter, Crazy, Barron, Hunter and others along with a dazzling competition for King & Queen of the Bands
Description – The Sunshine Band & Calypso veterans perform, Kings & Queens compete and Dancers entertain to conclude the weekend concert events leading to the big Labor Day Carnival Parade.
For advance tickets please call 718.467.1797 or the following locations: Charlies’s Records: 718-783-8336, Tropical Paradise: 718-629-3500, Brooklyn Museum: 718-638-5000 Email: wiadca@gmail.com & www.wiadca.org & www.myspace.com/wiadca
WIADCA’s Address 323-325 Rogers Avenue (between Sullivan Pl & Montgomery St) Brooklyn, NY 11225
MONDAY-FREE
Labor Day Carnival Parade on Eastern Parkway - 9/1/08 - 8am-6pm
Enjoy the tunes of Lord Kitchener who is one of the most internationally known calypsonians!
This pic of me is from Laborday2K6, might just see me on the parkway this year(crossing fingers)!
Labels: Carnival, Laborday, Parkway Posted by Ms.Eclectic 2 comments at Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Video of the Day
Labels: Good Music, Lauryn HILL Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Monday MUZIK
Labels: A-smash, Good Music, Mickey Factz Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Monday, August 25, 2008
Dear Foxy!
Sincerely,
Let's reminisce, Look at her hair scattered all over the place in the first video! hahahahaha Gosh I love her, LOL!
She was only SIXTEEN in this video!
Labels: Foxy Brown, Good Music, REAL SHIT Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Feeling a Lil' Nostlagic!!!!
It's 12 something and I'm thinking about how quick the summer is ending and of course that has me in the mood to kick back under the blankies (and yes that's without a hubby unfortunately LOL:( and watch my favorite movie, "Crooklyn." Earlier on I reminisced with my sister about how summer in Crooklyn use to be. I remember the times when we just lived to go outside and have fun. It was nothing like staying out until the street lights came on, playing "red light green light...," riding your bike in packs, feening for the ice cream truck to come up the block and having stupid arguments over double-dutch and who's hair was longer(LMAO). If you had a big family or lived on a crowded block full of other kids I'm sure you can reflect as well. Before we we're self-proclaimed hustlers up at the crack of dawn on the grind we all kicked it on the stoop of the neighbor that hated us from sun up and sun down playing truth or dare. Ahhhhhh and remember how we just reveled at the fact we could sneak feels and kiss behind the tree. And to think we didn't care if playing outside all day made us smell like sweat, cheese doodles,candy, dirt and sticky icies (LOL). Feels like yesterday right?...Fast forward to today and think about the responsibilities that we face as adults now, shitttt it's kind of hard to do that now. But, anyway I guess I'm missing that feeling a little bit.....
Here's two clips from Crooklyn!!!!!
Labels: Crooklyn-the mi=ovie, Summer Posted by Ms.Eclectic 2 comments at Saturday, August 09, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
ROC THE BLOC!
Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Friday, August 08, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
A-Smash at Sputnik
Another crazy track called the "Da Coldest"
Labels: A-smash, Good Music, REAL SHIT Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
"Analogue Girl" Free 99. Tonight!!!!!!!!!!!
I never mention established artist on here but my girl Ms. Erykah Badu is in Crooklyn and it's FREE! Every single summer Crooklyn's Borough Prez generously kicks off the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert series at Wingate Park in Brooklyn as a way to give back to his beloved city. Just last year I was honored to witness the great Lauryn Hill and yes I was one of them who stayed for the whole show(still profound in my heart!!!) This year the "Analogue Girl" will be there. I can't wait!!! To top it off it's in the BUSH(that's Flatbush for yall, LOL)anyway be there before 7:30 cause I'm sure it will be packed. Unfortunately there's no cameras,no audio or video recording(BOOOOO)but those of you lucky ones with camera phones are in luck!!! Anyway BE there. Below there's two videos that will force you to come out.Her live performances are ridiculous!
erykah badu i want you
Uploaded by moialex
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4pqz9_erykah-badu-soldier-live-vh1-soul-s_street
Uploaded by leatik
For show info and directions:
http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/mlk.html
Labels: Concerts, Erykah Badu, Events, FREE.99, Good Music Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Monday, August 04, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Dope Man
At twenty-three years old he is a former musical apprentice of the one and only mind, body and soul vocal R&B crooner, Bilal. With a keen ear for all eclectic genres of music, Boykins like his teacher has added to his vocal gift.Boykins is a writer, vocal arranger,composer and intense performer. Now, imagine sitting home folding some clothes and unexpectedly you hear a voice that gives you goose bumps, engages you so much you want to quit your day job and become his A&R(industry talk for Artist Rep) just so the whole world can experience what you did when your first heard him sing. Boykins bares new life to a very mild phase in R&B where no dude is really pushing the bar as much, other than trying real hard to be a sex symbol and MJ the 2nd. Boykins has no corny crotch grinding on stage gimmicks, irritating and might I add probably stinky constant lip-licks during interviews and wild outfits with leather bullets with tongue buckles(R.Kelly,Yucks). Without all that his talent, delivery and swagger will sure enough make ladies swoon and fellas rushing to take some lessons from Boykins lyrical teachings. This fresh talent is on a mission to recreate and introduce “new soul” like when R&B’s forefather’s like Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and D’angelo had us all mesmerized. Boykins has created a very honest album titled, “Dopamine,” that is destined to help him be referred as one of the greats in the near future. With the popularity of Jesse's single and BETJ fan fav video "Tabloids," everybody is all ears waiting for more.Fortunately I got to chop it up with Jesse and get inside his dope mind(get it,hehehehe).
CC:It's very unlikely today for artist to embodie such delivery, swagger and stage presence and I think it has a lot to do with great mentoring and also being a sponge.So tell me how did working with my booskie(lol) Bilal contribute to the Boykins persona and who else did you work with?
Kudos to Jesse:)
To purchase Jesse's music go to itunes, cdfreedom.com, rhapshody and nimbit.com
Also for any Jesse updates hit him up on myspace, trust me he'll actually respond too. Tell him I sent you.
http://www.myspace.com/jesseboykinsiii
Visit his blog!
http://www.jbiiimusic.com/
Watch his video that made me run from the other room, LOL!
Labels: Good Music, Jesse Boykins lll Posted by Ms.Eclectic 1 comments at Friday, August 01, 2008
Fresh Daily (and no not the rapper....J/K)
Labels: IM BACK, Inspiration, Personal ish, Revelation Posted by Ms.Eclectic 1 comments at Friday, August 01, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Yasin does Live!
"New soul" is emerging and Yasin Abdur is dipping his soul all into it. The charismatic, passionate, stylish and very determined singer is on a mission to bless you with his gift. Singing on beats that'll make you groove and lyrics to make you swoon, Abdur wants you to take part in the eclectic experience.So, tonight come on down and watch his unplugged performance. Whether your in the industry or not take a chance on it!
Visit his myspace page!
http://www.myspace.com/yasinabdur
Labels: Events, Live Performance, Music, Yasin Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Vladdie Makes The Paper!
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2008/07/17/2008-07-17_haitian_v_creator_touches_nerve_with_vid.html?page=0
Labels: Comedian, Daily News, Entertainment, Newspaper, Vlad Posted by Ms.Eclectic 1 comments at Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Crooklyn Style/Swagger Files(2)
Who are you Fly girl?
I’m Teneille, Fashion Editor for Clutch Magazine, NYSD Girl, member of the Rich Girls Social Club and all around Style Enthusiast!
State your hustle?
Im dedicated to keeping fellow fashionistas up to date on what’s new, hot and not so hot in the world of fashion, bringing you interviews from some of the hottest emerging designers all over the world and making sure those real grinders behind the scenes get their equal spot in the light as well.And I’m also the NYSD Resident DJ.
When did you fall in love with fashion?
I was born in love with fashion! I have a huge family comprised of some of the most creative and enterprising individuals I honestly think I’ll ever meet. Consequently, I grew up around all sorts of designers and naturally developed an interest in the industry. I was always into magazines but around 17 or 18, I actually began to feel what was coming out of a Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar spread. Fashion became art to me. I began to see the beauty in everything from ready-to-wear to avant garde. Everyone’s interpretation is different depending on the angle or perspective you’re looking at it from.Anyone can love fashion but, for me it was more about discovering style that brought my appreciation full circle.
When you step on the scene what's your style?
Running around NYC on a regular day, a v-neck tee in either black or white, worn skinnies, aviator or wayfarer sunnies, killer shoes and an oversized clutch or hobo. On the town, Im a glamour girl. I love contemporary little cocktail dresses with some sort of vintage or contrasting accent like gaudy costume jewelry or a hat and gloves.
Crooklyn fly girls are.....one of a kind. We are all so different!Crooklyn fly boys are....indescribable! Their swag is mesmerizing!
In my clutch there's........my MAC Revealing Lipglass, Mirror, Phone, Wallet, Business Cards and soft peppermints.
When your stomping through the streets of NY what's blaring out your earphones?
Hmmm, When I’m feeling irresistible or emotional Prince’s Beautiful Ones or Little Red Corvette, creative Kanye West’s “I Wonder”, needing inspiration “What More Can I Say” or “I Did It My Way” by Jay-Z, deep “My Life” by Mary J. Blige and ecstatic “Automatic” by Mickey Factz.
Clutch is for.......everyone who’s missing the connection when they flip through the pages of publications where no one looks like you, understands your interests or can answer the questions you have. Clutch is for the fashionista with more than an addiction to labels but, character, drive and brains!
I rep Crooklyn because..... these streets made me! I got the spirit of a hustler pouring out of my soul! The lessons you learn and the experiences you acquire in Brooklyn prepare for anything that life could possibly bring your way.
Labels: Clutch, Events, NYSD, Style/Swagger Posted by Ms.Eclectic 6 comments at Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
LAIT Weekend Wrap-UP!!!!!!!!!
It's been a longgggggggg time since I've left you guys with a post, so sorry!!!!! Please don't give up on me:( Alot of things have been going on both in my personal and professional life but I'm BACK! This weekend Not Just Vintage had there first Moonlight Madness Flea Market! I couldn't stay long unfortunately but I took some quick flicks of the great designers that were there before I headed out to get ready for Rain's Fashionista's Diary themed 21st party. It was a cute bday bash, Happy Birthday again Rain and I want my raffle tix back...LOL
And yes Ms.Bodega I stole some of your pics*
Labels: Events, Flea Market, N.E.S.H.A., Not Just Vintage, Party, Rain Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
A Nice CROOKLYN Treat!
Labels: Bridge, Brooklyn Bodega, Events, Hip-Hop Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Friday, July 11, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Flea Market!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So my girls Lamonica and Maya at Not Just Vintage has something very important to tell you!
Hey Ladies and Gents,
Moonlight Madness is a flea market full of independent designer goods. Held SUNDAY EVENINGS, when the sun has cooled down & the city is at it's calmest, inside Bedford Corners newest eclectic vintage boutique Not Just Vintage.
1260 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216 btw Fulton & Halsey street.
Starting:July 13th
Come shop or set-up shop while enjoying a relaxed environment, great food & mellow music.
All interested designers this market will provide up to 11;5x5 spaces inside NJV's studio & 3;5x5 spaces outside in front of NJV's boutique for each designer to showcase their pieces.
Set-up fee will be $25.00 inside and $35.00 outside per 5x5 space, every Sunday evening from 6p-10pm or later depending on the crowd, starting July 13th.
COME JOIN US!!! Designers lets make this market an all year long event...
To reserve a spot or for more info contact us at http://us.mc576.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=notjustvintage@yahoo.com.
For those who don't reserve a spot, this will be on a first come first serve basis.
Thanks
Maya & LaMonica @ Not Just Vintage
http://www.myspace.com/notjustvintage
http://www.myspace.com/criteria_inc
http://www.myspace.com/fatimaya
Labels: Events, Flea Market, Not Just Vintage Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Not Just Vintage Look of the Week
Labels: Key, NJVLW, Not Just Vintage, Style Posted by Ms.Eclectic 1 comments at Monday, July 07, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Free.99 reminders for the night!
Now we all know with gas prices going up, salaries being cut, hundreds of lay-off's and skyrocketing prices, anything free is music to the ears. So I've gathered a couple of events that doesn't even require you to dip your hand in your wallet for admission!
July 5, 2008
Viva Africa!
Botswana's DJ Stone spins funky Pan African dance music including soukous, quaito, highlife, and more. DJ Ital Stone will be spinning at the Brooklyn Museums 1st saturdays, spinning for the dance party from 9pm to 11pm.
AFTER PARTY at 368 Atlantic avenue just before hoyt st.
"Farenheight Crew"
My cuzzo Gooseman has an annual Farenheight Crew backyard jam tonite, free to the public. Those of you who want to hear some good vybez, please come out for nice CLEAN and SAFE fun!
627 East 102nd between Glenwood and Faragut!
Labels: Dj Ital Stone, Farenheight Crew, FREE.99, Holiday, Janell Monae, Target 1st Saturdays Posted by Ms.Eclectic 0 comments at Saturday, July 05, 2008
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