Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch struck me as quite the character. The day after my interview I spent the day with his crew, seeing them setup for the show, listening to sound checks and politicking with people they hadn't seen in a while. Pharoahe would be bouncy one moment, and then introverted the next, that stereotype that comes to mind about artists applies here...without the melodramatics and bullshit. My favorite and most lasting memories of him will probably be him right after his performance, eating while everyone was talking around him...completely unaware of what's going on, and him joking with everyone about our interview on the bus back to the hotel, questioning what I was looking for when I asked the last thing he bought of value.It's a known fact that I want to give Ghostface a healthy baby, or at least work on making one, and that I think Nas should perform "Nas is Like" at every show he does, or even that I think Talib is the black man all black men should be, but meeting Pharoahe was the most exciting part of that experience, mostly because there were no preconceived ideas of who he was, beyond knowing his music.
Hopefully it won't be the last time I see him.
BTW: That line, "Ladies rub on ya titties", is right up there with Ghostface's "You Goddamn right I fuck fans" in my list of filthy fucking sayings I pull out when the time is right. Go to Brooklyn and ask about me, seriously, that's my shit every time I visit... NYC has the most beautiful women in America.
Bettie: Give me five words to describe you, your essence?
Pharoahe Monch: "(Laughs) Crazy, passionate, thinker, secretive, passionate"
Bettie: What, Like, Passionate squared?
Pharoahe Monch: "Yeah, that's it. (Laughs)"
B: What was the last thing of value you bought?
PM: "My Iphone"
B: Are You Serious?
PM: "Yeah, (Laughs) What?"
B: I just didn't expect that, Why?
PM: "I just put all of my music on there, and was so inspired by it, even today. I just feel happy about having my music on the treadmill again"
B: Okay, Pharoahe Monch loves his Iphone.
PM: "Yeah, that's it"
B: So, since we have to wrap this up, What sort of answer can you give to people who say Hip Hop is dead?
PM: "It's layered, I mean, it's not a black and white issue, culturally it is in a coma, but the art of hip hop is definitely not dead, I think people are still passionate about the way they go about their hip hop and stay true to it."
B: Tell me about the making of Desire...
PM: "What can I say (Laughs), What can't be said? For me this was basically about Growing, just desire...No pun intended"
B: And since I know artists like the idea of having their words end the interview, instead of me paraphrasing something or coming up with something witty, you do the work for me and answer this last question, How would you like to close this interview, anything obscenely prolific or prophetic to say?
PM: "Basically I feel like for me, it's half time, I just feel good about my future in music because I feel it's, well, I'm so enthusiastic about the direction this album is going, I'm happy."
___________________________________________________________________
Now, Let's play a little game called "Did You Know?":
Did you know : that Fashion Rocks in coming up? It'll be airing on the 7th, check your listings and shit.
Did you know: the sample from "Drive Slow", Hank Crawford’s "Wildflower" is one of my favorite tracks and has been since I was a shorty? Same for the theme song to “Peter Gunn”, especially if sung by Dinah Washington.
Did you know: how short Nas is? I was looking down at him at Rock The Bells, my mum says it's because I'm obscenely tall for a woman. She's always so encouraging, really.
Did you know: the Party boys, minus Sober, are going to be fucking up the game on Saturday night? Well, if you didn't then peep this flier and be in the place around 11.
Monarch, Lay Down Your Jeweled Head,
FLO$$Y
Labels: Events, Famous People Besides Us, Menz, The Party
Lately
I've been obsessed with the idea of a wardrobe full of couture clothing. Now, if you read this blog at all you will know I actually hate "Couture", it's obscene, gaudy, and, in my eyes, trashy. I do not like art for art's sake...I believe in function. Having said that you should know that the real meaning, literally, is "High Fashion" Or "Custom Fitted Clothing". That's what I want. Stuff that I got made for me!
I've been researching vintage patterns, and dressmakers in Dallas. Seeing how much things would cost, and when it'd be a good idea to try someone out. Check out some of my inspiration:
I've been obsessed with the idea of a wardrobe full of couture clothing. Now, if you read this blog at all you will know I actually hate "Couture", it's obscene, gaudy, and, in my eyes, trashy. I do not like art for art's sake...I believe in function. Having said that you should know that the real meaning, literally, is "High Fashion" Or "Custom Fitted Clothing". That's what I want. Stuff that I got made for me!
I've been researching vintage patterns, and dressmakers in Dallas. Seeing how much things would cost, and when it'd be a good idea to try someone out. Check out some of my inspiration:
___________________________________________________________
THE PARTY!
Oh, and in case you live under a rock or some shit, The Party is celebrating a year of club rockin on Friday. Be in the building, I know I will. Also, try to come natural, you'll be sweating.
___________________________________________________________
I'm leaving the house this weekend and the next, I hope you're ready.
-FLO$$Y
Labels: Archives, Events, Instant Vintage
BEAT BATTLE AT THE MONKEY BAR
408 Exposition Rd. (right before Minc)
Our friend Rob Viktim over at the Monkey Bar has put together a nice little event to keep us more than entertained Wednesday night. Rob is the resident DJ on Wednesdays and has put together a beat battle between 3 well known and sought after producers in the DFW area.
1Self of Verbal Seed
Picnic of PPT
S1 of The Strange Fruit Project
Round one promply starts at 9pm (so I hear), and 2 more rounds will follow.
Check on it or KICK ROCKS! lol!
-CUBA
Labels: Events
?UEST LOVE IN DALLAS
Yessir. The legendary ?uest Love is making a guest DJ appearance at Minc this Sunday night along with Ms. Badu as the evening's hostess. Then Monday, you can head over to the Gypsy Tea room for a show by the entire Roots fam as well as Lupe Fiasco.
-CUBA
Labels: Events
Yeah Yeah Yeah....
So we all know what today is, blah blah blah, roses and candy and whatever. I'm going to be a bitch because I am still up in the air about what I have going on, so deal with it.
At any rate, my people got things going down, so if you want to bring your dates, or your very attractive single male friends (preferably between 25 and 45 years of age) then feel free, most of them are Gratis anyway.
___________________________________________________________________
This should be ill, Rob on the decks, art on the walls...
___________________________________________________________________
Monsieur Select will be rocking this one with Sober, so you know what that is:
"IT'S THE FUCKIN' PARTY!!!"
___________________________________________________________________
And lastly, Rob making everybody think it's still 1994 at the Monkey Bar, My weekly haunt, I was told there will be performances tonight also, so you know what's up.
___________________________________________________________________
Now you pretty much have no excuse but to have an awesome night, If you make it out to any of these, you'll get to see me, and how lucky would that make you?
-FLO$$Y!!!
Labels: Events
Valentines Day!!!
I'm not a girl who does Valentines Day, actually, that's because i've never had a Valentines Day date, but this year I think I may get lucky.....
Because of that, I've decided to post some things i'd like to get down with on Wednesday:
The Belmont:
I love nice hotel rooms boo, forreal, I like them even better with beautiful men in them, ya dig?
Champagne:
I love Champagne, Hate it or Love it.....
And Last But Not Least!
Orchids:
Angraecum-Scottianum, I Heart Orchids. Forreal.
I don't like flowers but I like these. Hopefully I get to see some this week!____________________________________________________
Mmmmm, is anyone else blushing with excitement?
-FLO$$Y
Labels: Events
Fattie Boom Bottie
My first post on here I mentioned Fattie Boom Bottie, the women's shirt line I've been working on. Here's a look at one of my favorites.
You can now get a sneak peek of the rest at http://www.myspace.com/fattieboombottie. Add me as a friend and let me know what you think. They should be out in about a month and half, so check back.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Grammy Award Viewing Party
Sunday February 11th
New York, Phily, D.C., Chicago and Dallas are all hosting their own Grammy party at the Hard Rock Cafe. Our's goes down next Sunday with performances by Strange Fruit Project, PPT and Red Monroe.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
And speaking of Kelis...
Her and hubby Nas are shooting a reality show similar to Nick and Jessica's Newley Weds series. Now from what I've seen, all couples that have chosen to go this route have ended up in divorce (Nick and Jes, David Navarro and Carmen Electra, Travis Barker and his chick). I'm hoping for the best though.
-CUBA
Labels: Events, Streetwear
OXY's Coming To Town!
Just in case you were wondering where I'm going to be at 1am on Saturday. This is going to be fierce....Girls, Boys, Dj's and lot's of sweat.
Zubar:
2012 Grenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas
75206
-FLO$$Y!
"It's My Block Now Aight Kid?"
Now that we've been doing this for a minute, and have been getting feedback about entries and people showing love, I think it's appropriate for me to say that we really appreciate it. We do this for Dallas, ummm, and the free champagne I get at parties now...Definitely.
_______________________________________________________________
Lot's of things about to happen, first up:
This is going to be ill, I'll be in the building for a bit to peep out the scenery but will be dipping out to go another event, oh the life of a social butterfly! Keep in mind that you need to RSVP, because there WILL BE A LIST, so click the flyer to hit up the P.E.G. Myspace.
________________________________________________________________
Next!
This is the event I will be leaving P.E.G. to go to. The Jumpoff has proven to be a party for the grown and sexy folks in Dallas, and the performers: Steve Austin and Pikhasso have always delivered when it comes to a good show. This is a monthly event, so if you can't make this one don't fret, it only get's better.
_________________________________________________________________
Last But Not Least:
THE BROAD OF THE WEEK!!!
Carmen Ejogo Wright
This is the first time I actually feel a little bad calling a woman a broad, but she's fierce as fuck...no lie. She was born in London, is a classically trained actress, plus she's married to jeffrey Wright, one of my favorite actors. He's the guy who played Basquiat in "Basquiat". Let's just say she's an all around stunner.
_________________________________________________________________
We're on fire right now, really.
-FLO$$Y!
Labels: Bad Chicks, Events
The Roots World Tour ft. Lupe Fiasco @ The Gypsy Tea Room- Monday February 9th, 9PM
The Roots are getting the year started right with a huge 2007 U.S. tour! They'll be making their way to Dallas along with Sir Lupe Fiasco. Talk about a LIVE ass show. Tickets have been on sale for a while so good luck.
-CUBA
FREE New Years Party with PPT and Astronautilus
Hailey's 122 W. Mulberry St.
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 323-1159
See ya there!
-Cuba
Labels: Events
Family Shit
So, you're getting ready for Christmas and shit? Good, because I am too. I'll be in a different time zone and shit for the next few days (23rd-29th) so getting in touch with me will be an issue.
But I will be updating, and finding shit to declare in customs.
BE AT THIS SHOW!!!
-Because I know Cuba and I will!
It's going to be quite the event ladies. Don't you know all the cute men go to HipHop shows?
Some of them are married though...
-Flo$$y
Killa Threads
You're probably looking at this thinking, dude, isn't Cuba supposed to handle streetwear? Yes Ma! She is, but, she's got some stuff goin' on, stuff I think is way more important than this blog, so I don't plan on bothering her about it until she's straight. She's still fam though, so don't sleep, Ms. Cuba will be back to give us the goods real soon.
On to the business....
ClawMoney is some shit I stumbled onto yesterday, it's fly as hell, plus it's got the Chanel chain print my girl has been feeling lately, if you peeped her wishlist you'd know all about it. Here's some flicks for the fans:
Fierce huh? If you're into the sweatsuit set thing this is the shit to have, especially since
you'll never see this shit in Dallas, real talk. It'll be super fresh to catch a broad in this, plus it'll let me know you've been reading....Let Bee Upgrade You!
you'll never see this shit in Dallas, real talk. It'll be super fresh to catch a broad in this, plus it'll let me know you've been reading....Let Bee Upgrade You!
Moving Along.
This weekend was fierce, The Party went off without a hitch, The boy's did their thing even with a less than wild crowd. This cold weather is thinning out crowds everywhere, why aren't people rocking house parties right now? That's what needs to go down, real talk.
The Next Night was "Low Tech High Life" at Art Prostitute. It went off without a hitch. There's something about people who get some shine being sweet to their fans. Jeremy Fish even signed a record for Select. Dope. The usual suspects were in the place...all fam. I gotta say, I love seeing people out supporting each other. I'm such a fucking softy.
This weekend was fly. Gay men in hats, Bars, Lovely. And it continues this weekend.
Get it going people....Your girl will be MCing at Art Prostitute on Friday. You get to hear Ms. Flo$$y on the mic all night.
Come Out!
BTW. I'll be getting better about updating, since it's just me for the time being, I'll be updating everyday.
-FLO$$Y
Labels: Events, Streetwear, The Party
PICNIC!!
My Homey, and My girl Cuba's man, lost his shit in a house fire! If you have a conscience, you'll be trying to donate. This show will be dope, I won't be there, because I can't get in, but I am already hot about missing it.
Any Donation you want to make, aside from what you could donate at the show, can be made here:
DREAM Fund
P.O. Box 600593
ATTN: Richard "Picnic" Escobedo
Dallas, TX 75360
*Make sure to note on the check memo line (and include a seperate note with your check as well) that your donation is for Richard "Picnic" Escobedo.
Dream Fund WebPage
Lot's of Central Booking goodness going down in the coming week. Check their blog for En La Calle, the hot downloads, Especially "This Is Why I'm Hot". This song is fire, forreal, I'm listening to it right now, and have been since I fucking dowloaded it this afternoon.
-FLO$$Y
Dress Up
I'm not going to lie. I like mini-dresses. Even if it's cold outside, So I thought I'd let you in on some new game I ran across.
Live This, Learn This, Love This:
Chanel Spring 07
Badgley Mischka Spring 07
Alberta Ferretti Spring 07
Pucci Spring 07
Please Please Please, If you do nothing else today, Go to Style and set up an account so you can get a lookbook. It's Amazing. Plus you have everything at your fingertips, for whenever you sign in and have an urge to look at, say, The wrap dresses from Betsey Johnson's Spring 2003 collection.
Oh how I love Fashion!!!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
In Other News, Go to ART PROSTITUTE on Saturday for this exhibit:
Thieves Like Us
Thieves Like Us: An exhibition of new work by Vanessa Michel and April Pierce
Left image: Vanessa Michel :: The Revelation: La Revolución (detail) :: 57"x29" :: oil on canvas
Right image: April Pierce :: And Then She Woke Up (detail) :: 30"x40" :: mixed media on canvas
November 4 - December 4, 2006 // Artist reception: Sat. November 4 (7-10PM)
Shiny Around the Edges will perform live in the gallery at 8pm
Select of The Party will be on the turntables throughout the night
Art Prostitute Gallery
2919 Commerce St. // Dallas, TX 75226
http://www.artprostitute.com // 214.760.7170
As for me, I'm going to go meet Al Goldstein.
-FLO$$Y