Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Oicrochet

So my homie Stahhr has been crocheting since been crocheting! She made me a hair piece that I loved!! Yellow flower! But my mom jacked me for it and it was never seen again :-(. I'm very sad about that. But I'm about to buy a hat now.
wonder if she has leg warmers to match this. Will have to request it. She's a dope rapper too. You have to check her out! http://stahhr.wordpress.com/marketplace/
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Monday, November 26, 2012

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Kaze - NO AGENDA

I have always loved Kaze's music, for years now. He just dropped a new track No Agenda. The video just launched you know I'm on it!!! He forever putting out dope tracks!!!! Got to respect that! O and I can't end this w/o sending him a MAJOR S/O on graduating from Chapel Hill!!! Thats HUGE!!! Congrats Kaze!!!!!
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Saturday, November 24, 2012

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Twilight: Los Angeles 1992

So last night me and my brother (we didn't take a picture....errrrrrr sad face) Went to the Theater. On the menu tonight. Twilight: Los Angeles 1992!
Its a play that is based on interviews which were done around the time of the Rodney King beating. So it wasn't a play in the sense that you have a script plot etc. It was a really put together from the interviews, which I found to be very creative! Mixed with dance. Its really a great play. I was very young when the riots happen, and I never got to dig really into the heart of everything that happen. So this gave me a whole different view into the rage, and emotions that were happening during this time. The actors were amazing!!!!!!!!!!! But I have to give props to the three who stood out. James Lee Walker II MAN-O-MAN!!!!!! He is for lack of a better word AMAZING!!! He took on so many characters and accents! He did that! All I can say!!! He's amazing to watch!
John Price was really really good too!!! He had me on the edge of my seat a lot of the time. Eyes glued!!! And Amy Wada
brought the funny! She had me rolling! But she also flipped it and pulled out the emotions. Everyone did an amazing job. You guys know I have to give major props to my cousin Toi who was one of the featured dancers in the play!!!! (Proud Cousin over here!!) But these three stand out the most. You really should go check out the play. If you go today or tomorrow you can get a discount on tickets by using the password: ToLiveAndDieInLA you will get 40% Off today 11/24 and 30% off on 11/25 Twitter: @YOUARENOWONQ www.youarenowonq.com
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Friday, November 23, 2012

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J Whit X Jay Phean Thoughts

I like these guys. Give you a little something to bop to and think about. That's the win win.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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BANGING FIND!!!

Me and my cousin were in IKEA today (Charlotte) And we found this picture of old school QC. Not super old to the point where Bank Of America was still called NCNB. But old enough. I know there are some major QC fans out there who will just have to have it.
And its only $49.00! Talk about a huge steal!!! I'm really thinking about grabbing this one!!!!! I have the perfect spot for it.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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EJ & KB

We say it a few times on the show. But KB's been my friend for 12 years strong now. It is safe to say he is one of the closest people to me. And I'm thankful everyday, because he agreed to do the Bangnat Show with me. I couldn't see it any other way. We have been having crazy convo's and wild adventures for years now! And people never really fully understood. Now I feel the world is getting s VIP look into our crazy friendship!!! I promise we should be a realty show. I know even on the show when we have our off air convo's and come back... And be rolling. People just don't really get it. So I caught some footage of the between show takes lol. Its crazy in the studio for real. I enjoy doing our show. As you can see we cut all the way up!!!! But its just how we do!
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Monday, November 19, 2012

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Red Pump Red Tie Affair

Is time for the Red Pump Red Tie Affair.
This is an event that raises awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on Women & Girls. Is also a fund raising event! A really good cause going down in Charlotte NC. Saturday Dec 1 @ 7PM. At the Levine Museum The new South 200 East 7th Street Charlotte NC 28202. For more info pls log onto www.TheRedPumpProject.org Tickets are $35.00 Hope to see you there.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

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Monday Night Mic Fight: Toys For Tots

Its time to kick Sagi Season off right! Good music Great Cause!!!! Yes! I can't wait!!!! Monday Night Mic Fight is going down Dec 3!! @ Crown Station in Charlotte NC! With a crazy line up! Ike Turnah With Panama Ski Kil Ripkin Big Treal Charles Herron J.J. Bass Jerk Styles, Keyza Soulsay & Mr Invisible CRAZY!!! Your getting 8 amazing acts and did I forget to say.... HOSTED BY ME!!!!! & All of this for FREE!!!! All night. No small print!!! Its going down!!!!
Make sure you bring a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY!!! QCHH loves the kids. Location: Crown Station 1425 Elizabeth Avenue Charlottte, NC 28204 Right across the street from the CPCC book store.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

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Interview With Young Dirt

So I was able to interview one of my favorite rappers Young Dirt.
I always love running into him, because we are always tripping out. This time we just let the cam's run. And here you have part one. He's really a cool guy and very talented. Someone you need to get to know. Make sure you follow him on twitter: @YoungDirt And keep your eye out for Part 2.
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Wolly V.

So I know you guys see me tweet and IG about my art dealer! But I'm really a lover of art. I met Wolly V. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARS ago on the Queen City Hip Hop scene!!! And he's just a cool kat! Always been the same.... And me being a very systematic person likes sameness! LOL Anywho. Wolly introduced me to his art crew God City, and I was just GONE after that! I had to have a piece!!! You see in college art was my minor for a very short period of time.(Before I got kicked out the program... And NO it wasn't for lack of skill.... My A.D.D. would never allow me to just sit there for three hours and be that quiet... It creep-ed me out really) Back to the story. I had a professor Dr Hooker. Who always said.... Your house is not a home unless you have art on the wall. (Yes that's what stuck with me all these many years later!!!) So I was hell bent on making my house a home and putting art on my walls. So when it was time to start Wolly was the only person I thought about going to!!!! I brought my 1st piece back in 2010! I don't know what he calls it. All I know is that I love it!!!!! This one hands in my bedroom above my bed! Hasn't moved since the day I brought it home! LOVE IT!
I even had a print made and hung it in my office because I loved it so much. Now this year I got two more paintings! The next one hangs in my livingroom. Everyone who has walked in has said something about it right off back. I love it!
AMAZING!!! And the last piece I have is
And she lives in the kitchen!!! I tried to told you. I have a God City House! Its that deep!!!! And I have another one on the way!!!! HELLS YEAH!!! This one speaks volumes to my life.
Yes I have a problem. I'm buying art like I buy shoes!!! But it's ok! I like supporting independent businesses. Hell Ikea got more money then they know what to do with. Might as well help the smaller companies out! Especially when they are putting out amazing products! (Don't get me wrong though. You will find me in a Ikea store!!! FOSHO! Anywho Wolly has put together a collection of his works for his new book Day Dreaming @ Night Vol 4 (Hardcover)! Which I think is steal! You get so many pieces for $45.00 in one neat little book. Trust I paid over $45.00 for one!!! So knowing I wouldn't have to pick and choose! Is what I'm talking about!!!! I can't wait for my copy to come in! He's taking pre-orders on his site now!!!!! www.rebelstarstudios.com I know times are hard, so if $45 is a little rich for your blood you can also buy prints on the site as well... Here's the direct link to the store http://rsstudios.storenvy.com/ He also does custom works!!!!!! So you may want to hit him up! He's a real cool cat! And very talented. You can find him on Twitter: @elvinyl
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Friday, November 16, 2012

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The Quiet Storm Vol 7. Request Line Edition.

Just had another mixtape to drop. I promise in the past month I have hosted like 10 mix cds and I love all of them. The latest one to be released is The Quiet Storm Vol 7. Request Line Edition. Mixed by DJ Hi Volume.
Make sure you follow him on twitter: @DJHIVOLUMEBSM
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

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BUS

So I will keep it 100 with everyone. I didn't ride a city bus until I was 28! I was in LA, had to get somewhere. Jumped on the bus. I oddly liked it. Because its an outstanding number of foolish things that happen on your way to where your going. Examples: A black lady got on the bus in a full blue Kimono, socks and wooden funny two brick sandals. I got my life off that. I was sooooo confused. Then I saw a young man who got in a fight. He ran on the bus. Sat right behind me. About 7 guys surrounded us. They were sitting in the seats. But all facing us. I was NERVY. Had to clutch the knife! Then before I blinked the guy behind me shot out the back door! And they jumped seats and bust out after him. I felt like I was in Cooley High! That's LA life for YA though. Anywho. I ran across another bus driver spassing out. I don't know when these young people will learn you have to respect your elders. Or get your ass beat!!! Dems the 2012/13 RULES... Baltimore bus drivers not playing out here!!!! That little girl needed to B-More Careful... Side memo: I loved that book! By Shannon Holmes def a GREAT
read They have a used copy on Sale under $2.00 on Amazon. Anywho.... You know I have to replay the CLASSIC Bus Driver fight... YEP!!! "You going to jail now!!!!" Although I don't agree with the young lady being upper pocket. Now she wants to be on Youtube and news shows acting like she's all sweet. She gets a bitch bye! She spit on him. Thats crossing the line. That's the worst thing you can do to a person. So disrespectful. I think its safe to say I will not be riding any buses no time soon!!!!
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Monday, November 12, 2012

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Jozeemo Feat. Kaze - Pass Go

I can't believe I'm just getting up on this video!!!! So rude of me to be sleeping so long!!!! My homie Cruz directed it!! Got one of my child hood friends in the video!!! Two of my fav MC's this is what I will to call Hash Tag good shit!!!
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

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Sweatshirt Dress

So I ran across this Sweatshirt Dress on instagram. And I want it ever so badly. Its from ERC. It runs $38.00 And I love it! I think I'm going to try it. Only thing that makes me a little nervy is the fact that its one size fits all. With my chest and hips (I don't have a butt I have hips.) That normally doesn't work for me. But If I can't wear it as a dress I can through some tights on and keep it moving like that. Hmmmm I'm really feeling this one!!!! So I think I'm going to go for it.
http://shoperc.com/collections/womens/products/i-love-evol-womens-hoodie-dress-grey-black Then throw on a cute little
Wedge Sneek. http://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Plus-3-Raise-The-Bar/dp/B00826QWHE/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1352665898&sr=8-8&keywords=wedge+sneakers (Shoes about $75.00) For a pop of color and be good!!! That's a very Journable fit!!!!! I'm about to get this to land in LA with!!! LOVE IT!
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Blue Studs

So if you follow me on instagram ( www.instagram.com/empressjournee ) it is not hard to see that I'm so into shoes! But I do have a dirty little secret. I don't have an arch in my foot, so I can't wear pumps without ankle straps... SHAME ON IT ALL!!!! Which I hate!!! Because Trust my shoe game would go up a million to what it already is. Yes I have a problem! And now I'm about to make my problem your problem!!! I feel every cute pair of shoes should be out living a life of scandal!!! So if I find a cute pair I'm sharing with the world!!! Somebody needs to be out in these!!! TOMORROW!!!! They are only $95.00 on amazon!!! http://www.amazon.com/ALLSTAR-Studded-Platform-Stiletto-Colored/dp/B009YKPCIM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1352639726&sr=8-5&keywords=studded+heels+for+women Hell they are out of my size in this nasty blue color anyway!!! No 8 1/2's :-( Thats just rude!!! They have the black in all sizes... But they just aren't taking it to the next level like these blue one's are!!!!
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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On The Rise -Ozy Reigns feat. Matty Rico

Photobucket New track from the homie Ozy Reigns. You love it make sure you tweet it @OzyReigns
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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The Places You Will Go Mixtape

Its cuddling season... So me and my Fleet Brother DJ MusicRocka put together this hot mixtape for you to set the mood to. Your welcome in advance. Cover2-1
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JOHNNY POPCORN

I'm really feeling this cat! His music is on another level! I can't do nothing but respect it and press replay!!!! Watch Johnny Popcorn w/ lead singer Hezekiah Live. Philly got a dose of the soul , funk, rock crew Johnny Popcorn, as they rocked the stage at Eaves drops sessions. the openeing act for Oddisee. Mashing up everything from funk and rock to ’80s New Wave and electro-pop, the music is a wild mix of sounds. But the thing you don’t really get until you see them live is just what a visual treat their entertainment is. check out JOHNNYPOPCORN.COM JOHNNY POPCORN the crow album ITUNES http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-crow/id511673800
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