#ALLISeeIsTees

As of lately, everything I look at seems to be on a t-shirt canvas. This t-shirt vision of mine is both a gift and a curse. On one hand, I would never have a shortage of creative t-shirt designs. That one thing I love about creating shirts designs, the possibilities, directions, and venues you can go with a simple tee are endless. But on the other hand, I would like to actually appreciate something for what it is, instead of metaphorically “placing” it on a t-shirt the instant I see it (lol). I’m not sure if Rondel feels this same way, knowing him he probably does, but one thing I know for certain, our first t-shirt is going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

#VideoOfTheWeek

N.S.A.F.*

This video from my big homie, the "Hot Spitta" himself, Curren$y, is an instant classic. What makes this video so dope* isn't the fact that Curren$y is one dope dude (although it definitely adds to the fact), it's the fact that the video actually has a storyline, which is often forgetten in hip-hop music videos these days...Jet Life to the next life..

N.S.A.F.= Not So Abrams Friendly

#SponsorVisitNumber?

My latest sponsor visit was real dope*. And this time it actually took place in his studio (lol). It started off like our typical meetings: him giving me a sample of one of his new songs, as well as new insight for beat-making, and him letting me do my own thing in the studio. After about thirty minutes of that, he came back into his studio to view a video a friend of his had sent him to critique. What started off as simple video suggestions turned into me and Ronnie rearranging the entire video, drowning the creator of the video with alterations. Speaking of editing, while over my sponsor’s studio, I was on the phone with my shawty* Deja Lee. I played the beat I was making at the time for her, she was digging* it, but also gave me ways improve on it, and I appreciate that. When it was all said and done, that sponsor visit was a success because not only did I make progress with my current beat, my sponsor and I got to bond without the involvement of music and that’s just as important.

#Leak

Last week I let the world know just how excited I was for Tyler, the Creator’s album “Goblin” which is set to drop May 10^th. Well with the help of YouTube, and a heads up from my lil homies Ronnie Tolbert and Osiris Jackson I was able to listen to the album, in its entirety. I know what you’re thinking “Larry if you’re such a big Tyler, the Creator fan why don’t you buy the actual product rather than listening to the leak?” The answer is simple: I have every intention to download the album; I just got a tad too eager and took advantage of the eagerness of others (YouTube).  I don’t want to spoil it for anybody so let’s just say I HIGHLY recommend the album to anyone seeking creativity at its finest….#OFWGKTA #GolfWang #SWAG

#OnlyTheDopestForYa'll

The other day somebody in our school asked me what some of my favorite clothing brands are, and any that I recommend. Because I like each and every one of you, I decided to share this list with you.

1. Obey
2. Diamond Supply Co.
3. 10 Deep
4. The Hundreds
5. Radisrad
6. Fur Face Boy
7. Dope Couture
8. Vans
9. Alternative Apparel
10. In4mation
11. American Apparel
12. IMking
13. Freshjive
14. Black Scale
15. Warriors of Radness
16. UNDFTD
17. Super
18. G-Shock
19. Stussy
20. Acapulco Gold

#CuttingItClose

#SuccessIsMyColon

Although he is Rondel’s sponsor, Mr. Colon has incorporated me into his plans for Hartava Lyon. I wasn’t at the meeting between him and Rondel concerning the clothing line, but I heard through the grapevine that it was productive and informative. Mr. Colon knows what it takes to be successful in the business world, thus proven by his thriving photography company, so any advice he gives us is prized. But more importantly to me is his enthusiasm and eagerness to get our line up-and-running. It’s apparent that he genuinely wants us to win, and that is what motivates me most. He also provided me with an Ah Ha! Moment. He told me and Rondel that is willing to front half of the money needed to get that shirts and even help sell them. Now that’s what you call a Sponsor my friends..

#BarbershopTwo

No this is not referring to Ice Cube’s sequel; it’s referring to my sponsor visit because like always we are unable to meet in the studio. Instead, we met at his barbershop. On the bright side, since he traded his Mac monitor for a Mac laptop, transferring all the files in the process, I was able to continue where I left off with my beat making. At first thought, making beats in the barbershop didn’t seem bad at all: I was surrounded by people who witnessed me make the transformation from a 5 year old in need of a hair-cut to the person I am today, insightful barbershop discussions, and jokes galore. Although all this was present, it was nearly impossible to focus on the beat at hand. However, I did make a beat. I channeled my inner Alchemist, and the sound reflected that…That’s about it

#GolfWang

Tyler, the Creator, of Odd Future (the breath-of-fresh-air music group I mentioned in a previous blog), is on the brink of releasing his first LP, titled “Goblin” on May 10th. I’m not even going to lie, I’m more excited than two electrons given energy from an outside source (pardon me). But in all seriousness, I’m eager to hear Tyler’s finished product because up until now, I’ve been steezin* off of his old material. Of all the OF members, Tyler possesses the most musical talent, hands down, so I’m positive he won’t disappoint. His first single off the album, tilted “Yonkers” racked in a million views on YouTube in less than 12 hours, reassuring me that I’m not the only one that’s stupid* excited about the release of his album.