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2015 Intentions

Intentions vs. resolutions.  On purpose.  So here goes…my 2015 intentions: Be a voracious reader. Growing up you’d find me at the bookstore every week.  But times have changed.  The elusive bookstore, e-books, books to movies…and the world of right now.  And because of this, I can’t just sit.  And read.  And lose myself in the…

50 Shades of Grey

It’s been DAYS since the sun’s been out and it’s literally 50 shades of grey. Be careful what you ask for. #calmbeforethestorm My new fave station in the Bay. #classichiphop #staywarm Storm feels. #fallentrees In between storm feels. #dogwalks And more of the same (or worse) this week. #sigh  

Home for the Holidays

Cold outside, cozy inside and home for the holidays… Here’s a few of my recent flick picks when staying in, plus my holiday fave, a break from the ever-traditional A Christmas Story. Some Girl(s) On the eve of his wedding, a successful writer travels across the country to meet up with ex-lovers in an attempt…

The Jacket Show 2

Keeping the art and culture of graffiti alive and firmly rooted, TDK/TMC Family does it again… With one of a kind artwork from local graffiti artists and worldwide, DJs on the 1s and 2s, flows in the cypher, Bboys, Bgirls and live drums, this type of all ages event only comes once in a blue…

Clas/sick Hip Hop 1993 Edition

Last Friday I witnessed more than 20 local MCs recreate the hip hop catalog of 1993 backed on two different stages by two of the Bay Area’s foremost young composers: JooWan Kim performing with his chamber orchestra Ensemble Mik Nawooj and Oakland’s own Kev Choice (Lauryn Hill’s former musical director) performing with the 10-piece Kev…