“We all have our vices..” someone once said to me “what’s yours?” I still haven’t figured it out..well maybe but I’m not ready to share.. Lbs. Anyway I see my comrades posting fotos going to the gym (not losing weight) drinking all night and well .. Not looking so haute. Here’s a dj mix especially for those who care and say they love themselves.. This one i will allow you to ..bite …
MIX THIS!
Broccoli spinach carrots strawberries bananas ginger orange pepper with a splash of lemon juice
The industry is full of “interesting things”. The mystery of an artist of such high regards as prince has probably drawn more people to him than away from him. We have come to several conclusions (that may or may not be true) about both he and michael Jackson without knowing for certain every single detail of their lives. This is in essence why certain people are trusted and leaned upon to handle certain affairs for world reknown artists as well as those no bigger than their block. Major sacrifices can be made of ones personal life in order to gain public acclaim and business. Business can also be ended based on having too much detail. As I’ve learned something as simple as knowing that an artist you “love” is not a vegetarian as you are can change your love and support of them. Yes it’s sounds petty, but it has been proven to change the popularity of public personas. Oddly enough to maintain some sense of comfort these people go through extremes in order to secure environments and relationships that provide them with comfort and safety. Of course things have changed drastically due to technology. Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and even “Reality television” has fed the publics desire to “know” more of what happens behind the scenes. In my opinion It often spoils what makes these artists who they “are”. I do see the balance in the necessity for both. Professionalism (though subjective at this point) is of the utmost importance.What tends to happen to those who don’t understand the bigger picture can etch and tarnish the publics perspective. This is why things have to be reviewed and discussed before making way into the hands of the public. Why management, public relations and even security are sought and carefully combed through before hiring. Your “team” has to understand this from no dollars to Billion dollar budgets. What does this mean for me as a DJ , Artist and ever aspiring entrepreneur you might ask? It explains why I’m fond of sunglasses LMFAO!
I am becoming more strategic (sparing) about what I share personally and through my social media channels.
It also explains why I am starting to seek to help artists, brands and business with consulting, with image, management and even social media. The bigger picture is becoming more clear and my experiences both private and professional draw me even more near to it.:)
Trust and professionalism are of the utmost importance both personally and professionally.
My wings are expanding please feel free to contact me and learn more about another venture I’m partaking in called Abston Consulting http//:abstonconsultingllc.com. Email me for more info @ abstonconsulting@gmail.com.
Every 4th Thursday no cover starting at 8p in chicagos south loop..
Instagram for the image driven .. And I am. I lurk more than I post right now. But the season is changing, so lets get festive? Shall we!?
love vs money
What’s the bigger picture for you regardless to what you do? Yes there is a love for what you do that makes you feel like you could do it for free but there are also obligations to pay your bills. Should you continue “to be ok” with the loyal though small amount of supporters you have, or start to sculpt your machine to not “saturate” your art in commercialism, but appeal even slightly to a larger group. There seems to be so many critics who love your work one minute and the next ban you as being a sell out or having falling off , simply for trying to figure out how to maintain a living doing what drew them into you in the first place.
Entertainment is a very interesting business for one wanting to have a base of supporters/fans, which equals getting people to like you, experiencing life and its challenges while maintaining that following. Wow!
People will remember the first time they stumbled on your work. They will see you gaining exposure and notoriety for doing what you do. As soon as you’ve reached the heights that they helped you get to, by spreading the word about you,they may stop liking you because you went “mainstream”. Wow.
So do we really have to ask why Whitney Houston ended up on drugs, why Michael Jackson “looked crazy” and ended up the way he did, why Lauryn Hill seems uninterested in doing it again and so many others who continue to “try” to maintain some since of sanity while appealing to an audience which is made up of 85% of people who don’t really know what they like..ever?!
Wow..And why do we the artists continue to deal..we must love it..truly!
no pics or videos for this one just thoughts..fdj
Oh the economy is killing everything.
I’m almost certain somebody told my lovely (janelle) to slow down and sell some records..I guess. Of course I get that. The other day during an interview I was called “clean cut” and asked where my spacey funk was.
I almost feel like the song queen should’ve been Erykah featuring Janelle. Hmm doesn’t that feel better? I’m not quite sure what to expect of the coming project. But I’m hoping there’s more to the electric lady, arch android was such a stellar project! I’ll end it here people don’t read “lengthies” any more and I love them both so I don’t want this to go wrong way. I’m patient. I’ll wait on you janelle.
Oh and the video..didn’t help. Merp!
Good drinks, an intimate setting with a great decor and music to compliment. focused on professional people who value and appreciate artful things. There are very few venues that are concerned about maintaining a specific presence and energy. The thirst for numbers has subjected the dj, mixologists (bartenders), and other staff to engage a “club patron” which may not understand the concept of “taste making”. Lounges and clubs are quite different or at least used to be.
The question becomes what type of experience do you want to have?
Something
Someone
Or maybe self
Hurt you soo deeply
Long ago
That your intent
For others
Cannot be less
Than fear based maliciousness
It’s soo unfortunate
That you cannot
Admit and change
Because
You don’t want to be …
But it’s your ego that keeps your doings ..
Wrong..
“Stank”
when you sit alone and quiet
away from the influence of those
who you think you really know..
listen to your heart and then your gut
and come to conslusions of YOUR own
lies may easily slip from the tongue
but the truth that you seek
not easily found..
it sits in silence
simply because
you were hypnotized
by the dancer of the lure..
and just think..
you respected them soo ..
