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MUSICAL[MOOD]:: Fresh Daily: Art Mirrors (from The Quiet Life)
May 23.11
Fresh is…
DOPE. Point<blank>period. Ever since I was musically introduced to this Brooklyn emcee last year, I’ve become a fan and have a deep appreciation for what he’s giving to the game. I previously posted a video from his project Mothership/Land (which is STILL heavy in rotation) last year and have been keeping my eyes (he’s also an ill illustrator/designer) and ears on him.
The Quiet Life
Daily has landed his Mothership and has released a new project by the name of The Quiet Life, which has a completely different feel, but is equally as “wavy” as he’d describe it. Art Mirrors is one of my favorite tracks from the project. Check it out, and if you digs, download all of The Quiet Life (yes, it’s FO FREE!!).
DC Frollivants:: Eastern Market
May 23.11
I finally ventured out to DC’s Eastern Market to do some research for an upcoming project (deets to come), and INSTANTLY fell in art love with the little guy above. I LOVE LOVE LOVE giraffes and the artist (fingers featured in the image) made this out of steel wire and soda cans. The giraffes varied in size (one was at least 6’3″), but were so skillfully crafted. The artist, Shumba was so gracious. I plan to go back and get one of these lovelies as soon as I get my money up!
Morning Motivation:: St. Joe Louis: Good Morning
May 17.11
New Jersey hip hop trio, St. Joe Louis, is making moves! Check the Basquiat Boys’ new video for their single, Good Morning, featured on their last project, 30,000 ft. High and Rising. Congrats to the group; the single is now available on iTunes.
Show me the [Facebook]Love!
I’ve been working on this here bloggie for some time now. It’s ever-changing and is always a reflection of all things Jazzo. One thing that will never change is my love for showing love in this here virtual house of mine. Every now and then, a sista NEEDS to FEEL the love! If you have love for HOJ, give that good ol’ “thumbs up” on Facebook. If you ever spot me doing something artsy, post it on the fanpage. If you’d like to submit anything artistic, or poetic, or musical, contact me at hojdmv@gmail.com. Let’s get a cipher going!
*besos*
MUSICAL[MOOD]:: Jumping The Broom Soundtrack
May 9.11 — 2 Comments
- Simply Beautiful—Al Green
- The Makings Of You—Curtis Mayfield
- How Can You Love Me—El Debarge
- Bridge Over Troubled Water—Aretha Franklin
It’s been a while since I’ve physically gone to the movies. I’ve come to a point where I’ve opted to wait until it becomes available on TV or some form of rental. There are a few story lines that will get me in a theater seat and one of them is a good love story (have you forgotten who runs this blog so quickly?). I’m all about comedy and some good action, but the hopeless romantic in me will ALWAYS celebrate love (especially when “love” looks like Laz Alonso).
Today’s Musical Mood is inspired by some of the songs featured in Jumping The Broom. I won’t say much about the movie, except that it will most definitely be a part of my Love Jones, The Best Man, and The Wood collection when it’s released. From El Debarge to Al Green, and Curtis Mayfield to Aretha Franklin, the soundtrack had me mentally two-stepping while the movie had me holding back the tears (I invite you to picture that). Enjoy, and go see the movie!!
TGIFree:: Emperess: After The Mornin’ feat. Hassani Kwess
April 29.11
It’s been a while since I’ve posted some musical goodness from the femcee photographer and House of Jaz FWB Emperess. She releases her brand new single “After The Mornin” featuring Hassani Kwess (prod. by Volume of T.I.M.E). This is the first single from her upcoming mixtape “To Mr. Mosley w/Love” scheduled to release this summer. If you dig, download it and check out her previous projects here.
Word[Play]:: K. Desiree Milwood: I Am + Art by CHD:WCK!
April 27.11
Can’t hear you over the music
rhythm ripping through my ears out my spine in bends misconstrued contortion.
Out of body experience, named it dancing.
I have been off beat since the track started.
I am comfortable here.
rhythm ripping through my ears out my spine in bends misconstrued contortion.
Out of body experience, named it dancing.
I have been off beat since the track started.
I am comfortable here.
Can’t fit size 4 without a 1 in front
hips spread intentional,
too many pots of Bacalao and heavenly laughs around lunch.
Supping,
saturating friends with food for thought
for now they are family.
Laughs hearty feel better with weight
I am comfortable here.
I have been loving me without your assistance
We cry in the company of mirrors.
When I am most beautiful,
When I am most vulnerable.
looking head on to flaws, embracing insecurity openly
hiding nothing here
comforted there.
I belong in spaces where circles don’t fit squares.
Always been outside the lines.
missing puzzle piece forgotten.
Too short for deep ends so I waded.
Learned how to forge- my ass has been cashing checks I can’t afford.
still afraid to find me sliding doors theoried into better choices
But I like my choices.
But I have always been off-color
outcasted,
way left,
but that’s more than alright, cause I am, always have been comfortable here.
K. Desireé Milwood
© 2008
© 2008
Word[Play]:: K. Desiree Milwood: All the Queens Men + Art by CHD:WCK!
April 27.11
You kissed my earlobes once, and I have never forgotten.
Not because it was sexy but different.
I praised you and you fed me
And we didn’t call it destiny, it was necessary.
I have called you King undeserved,
Called you beautiful against your will,
Called you Conquering Judah at your request.
And I have whispered your significance into yours ears
In turn you kissed my earlobes, and I have never forgotten.
I called you husband behind your back,
Called you Asiatic, I knew you first.
Between energies, called you Gray.
As well, sprinkled you with dandelions because weeds are contagious.
So, you kissed my earlobes and I have never forgotten.
I called you friend.
Called you a writer.
Called you an artist.
Kissed your soles because fate hurts when you walk it alone.
For this you kissed my earlobes, and I have never forgotten.
I have called you sacred Kingman,
Called you lover,
I crowned you human.
Handed you three leaf clovers and told you to make your own luck.
On queue, you kissed my earlobes, and I have never forgotten.
I baptized you and named you John,
Found purpose in your handicap and told you it was angelic.
You wanted to love me and I just wanted to make you happy.
I have been dancing this dragonfly flutter solo but
I was destined to love you all.
First you had to see that I could love you in volumes,
You will remember me, and I have never forgotten.
K. Desireé Milwood
© 2008
Word[Play]:: K. Desiree Milwood: Kismet + Art by CHD:WCK!
April 27.11 — 2 Comments
fate; destiny
by definition we were supposed to meet.
We were supposed to love forever, and we are.
Loving unabashed.
Out in the open.
We wear our colors on cold winter nights cause our light was always on the inside
We only required protection from ourselves.
I kept your secrets and you pressed my scarlet letter
I confess you are not a god, but the best company in places only God has seen.
You have been my band-aid there.
I hope to one day discover why you endure my brand of blue, my shade of distress.
Our love will be questioned,
Our public displays will keep them guessing why we love hard and not.
Why we bleed to each other for show
Why nothing is as it seems and why we wouldn’t change it.
I am painting your favorite emotion on my face
You are writing images of the words we would say in solitude.
We have created a language all our own
Speak in Braille,
Converse in steps,
Walk into hearts and remain. Staying is part of our strength.
We judge our honesty with telling faces,
“I told you so” knuckled and waiting for someone to trample on our invisible lines.
I know your lines,
I heard your silence before singing off-key
Our friendship was meant to be.
Kismet means fate; destiny.
K. Desireé Milwood
© 2008
