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

Vladdie Makes The Paper!

Today I woke up extra early just so I can take a nice morning walk to my corner store and most importantly buy the Daily News! After anxiously waiting for almost a week, it's FINALLY on page 62. Vladmir aka as Haitian V, soon to be well-known as Morris Bestnut is featured in the Daily News, "Spotlight on Great People," section. Vladmir's success is very well deserved, not only because he's my friend and therapist(LOL)but this guy grinds consistently! He's an inspiration to many, proving that being productive and motivated will always get you to where ever you want to be! If you moved on from buying newspapers, see the link below! Love you Vladdie!!!!

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2008/07/17/2008-07-17_haitian_v_creator_touches_nerve_with_vid.html?page=0

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.

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*

A Nice CROOKLYN Treat!

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

Not Just Vintage Look of the Week

Key

Singer/Writer

www.myspace.com/keywantstogotoparis

"Key has a great sense of individuality and an audorable whimsical flair."

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!

Happy 4th!

There are literally like 100 bbq's and events this entire weekend but there's one FREE event tomorrow that's a MUST! You just might see me there..That is, if getting a plate from every bbq I attend doesn't hold me back(LOL)!

My girl is in CROOKLYN, YAY!!!

Yume Pics!

fUtUre MOGULS

Ms.Bodega and Rain
Melissa S. Outasight

Me, Reemy, Nelle and NEKA
Fresh Daily and Rain

mR.dAPPER and N.E.S.H.A.

Last Saturday I stopped by Yume lounge for the Heaven or Hell party! An eclectic mix of people, familiar faces(that always happens at network/parties lately) and cool performances by Nola Darling and Fresh Daily(first time seeing him perform, relly good artist).Definitely had a lot of fun hanging out with N.E.S.H.A., Rain, Digital Doll Neka, Ms.Bodega, Reemy, NellyNelle and everybody's favorite girl Melissa S.

*And oh yeah,look out for an Outasight interview real soon*

Lissen2myart: Yann Couedor

When Yann Couedor was growing up in Charenten Le Point, France, instead of roaming the small town as a young ecolier (that's boy in french!) he became infatuated with Afro American music and it's culture. The ill-minded and eclectic artist developed such a love that it took on new meaning in his life.It played a major role in shaping his skill. As Couedor jammed to the tunes of Al Johnson, The Manhattans, Bel Biv Devoe, Bob Marley and the Notorious B.I.G. along with other black prolific notables, his passion and love greatened. Walking through the streets and taking glimpses of posters on walls and store fronts tickled his artistic nerve. Scrapes and scrabbles from old and new posters would give birth to his love for collages and cutouts. Like many artist who create a signature technique, Couedor uses collages that represent his love for combining print with abstract photography reproduced from popular photos of musicians and historical figures. A human sponge to the world and culture around him, Couedor heightened his skill by going to school and further studying art in Paris and South Africa. Serving as a student of the art world Couedor combined and illustrated all his inspiration, research and experience that he'd ever amassed on canvas.

Reminiscent of the slum and elite jazz filled, Harlem street swagger walking, slick talking, NY city life circa 1940-88 inspired paintings, produced by the Late Romare Bearden, Couedor shadows a hint of the same social, political and musical themes portrayed in Bearden's works. With a modernized twist, Couerdon uses images of artist like Biggie, Outkast, Martin Luther King and the Jackson Five mixed with collage backgrounds of vintage aunctioned off photographs, articles of old mags, newspapers and classic replicas.

Couedor is amazing at creating rich works that are musically and socially inspired pieces.He creates visuals that make you believe that you can actually hear the illuminating sounds of Stevie singing,"Golden Lady", or Public Enemy's pulse hitting classic, "Fight the Power" blaring from his collection, which in fact is appropiately titled, "Lissen2myArt." In 2007 Couedor showcased a private preview at the Studio de la Grande Armee which was organized and set-up for the press release of Kanye West album,"Graduation."

With a dope gift to take us through his visual dimensions, Couedor is indeed a breath of fresh air and a reminder that, like Hip-Hop art is not dead! Real recognize real, show this brother some love and take a minute to lissen to his art!

For Press or Purchase, contact:

Yrene 0033621276723 or email upfirstpromo@yahoo.fr

Check his blog out too http://www.lissen2myart.blogspot.com/

Friend him on myspace too, tell him Crooklyn Chronicles sent ya! www.myspace.com/lissen2myart