ETA * ALWAYS & FOREVER

Just back from a mega work tour: MIAMI / BOSTON / PHILLY.

Miami during spring break is like a gigantic outdoor mall / frat house. I won't hate on the fun of others, I was just bummed I would miss the 25 deejay MAJOR party (feat. RED FOXX) by a week because I had to continue on my journey. I have to say, every work day should begin jumping into Caribbean waters and listening to this:



Next off to Boston for the Nieman Foundation's annual journalist meeting of the minds. Gwen Ifill was an appropriate choice as keynote speaker - with her new book hitting shelves and Jeff Chang appeared on deck to discuss matters of the day with other benders of story and criticism. Any event that can bring these two people together is OK by me. Every year this meeting inspires me to create and work into the struggle. As Chang would say, Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop!
While there it was very nice to chat with Brynmore and Brian Coleman, two friends I never get to see anymore. I miss those old school late nites junglist vibes and ill live local hip-hop throwdowns.

Next stop: PHILA
To pass the time, Handcancel and I played a game of Boston vs Philly dichotomy. Here’s another one: Cheapos Records vs The Sound of Philadelphia shop - both physical and metaphysical.

My new favorite book and zen guide while chilling in terminals throughout it all:

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

(Scene From MYSTERY SOLVED)

I'm really excited to have been asked to participate in an upcoming art exhibition in Boston. The piece I have selected to submit is a video I created called MYSTERY SOLVED. The MYSTERY SOLVED video is a single shot which runs 55 minutes and features a wooded landscape composition. The scene was captured using one of many recycled video cameras; run unattended.

The piece will loop throughout the show 3pm-9pm.

LIFE IS SHORT

CARTOON CHARACTERS BROTHERS

PLEASE, DON'T EVER

I don't care what kind of party is popping off. Play some Tribe sucker!

NOTHING OR SOMETHING?

The more I read about dum dum moves of the greedy wealthy or mixed up child celebs, the more I am happy to do just what I'm doing. My man Handcancel always notes the importance of being less a passive consumer and more an active creator and with fire recently performed in a variety show at Santos Party House (cue the theme music). Bold Move Sir! Advice noted.

Not long ago I decided to shake things up a fun loft party. The funny part was when some dink in the last band of the night took offense to my innocent behavior. Throughout the night, he also had beef with the party host, esteemed guests, and members of other bands performing. The only thing keeping this dude from a smack in the face was the fact that he was eventually "on stage" , commanding attention (not mine). Unfortunately the MAKE not MOLD maxim holds true.


Thanks Nora for the video.


Also - if you're in or around Boston later this month I'll have a video art piece running in a one off exhibition. Lots of interesting artists on the bill. Can't wait!