itswhateverbaby

i know this pretty rave girl

2009-07-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

So, sorry its been a while since I've last posted! Gahh, I've just been really busy with life lol. This weekend I raved it up in the city, and ended up at an Oakland Houseparty that was really legit despite the sketch neighborhood. lol. Anyways, I'll post up some imagery for ya'll to ENJOY. Raver themed post niggas!

credit: tly, plurhype

the way the moon dangles in the midnight sky

2009-07-09T18:20:00.000-07:00

Vibing off my ATCQ post, here are some t-shirts I've been wanting to get for some time and will get shortly. I love band tee's and these'll look sick with black ripped skinny jeans, and black flip flops hah.

credit: mooseshirts, youtube

i kicks the madstyle so step off the frankfurter

2009-07-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

I am obsessed with A Tribe Called Quest. I listen to them everyday, and have been doing so for years. Crazy I know, but seriously they are soo good it's just habitual. Anyways, this is a post dedicated to ATCQ and here are my favorite songs and album covers (they are soo sick). ENJOY.

credit: flickr, google images, youtube

just remember to always think twice

2009-07-07T22:36:00.000-07:00

The Michael Jackson Memorial was beautiful. My family and I watched it together and we couldn't help but cry. One of my favorite quotes from the service was from Reverend Al Sharpton, "There wasn't anything strange about your dad.... it was strange what your daddy had to deal with." And another quote that comes to mind was from Smokey Robinson - "He will never really be gone... He is going to live forever and ever and ever and ever." Finally, here are some clips from the service that I would like to show you all:

These two performances made me bawl soo much. Jermaine's performance, and Paris Katherine's words were truly heartbreaking. You know what I noticed too, if you look at the last 20 seconds of the Paris video, you can see cute little Blanket. So sad, yet he is super adorable.
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson, we know you're smiling from above.

p.s. - oh yeah here's a picture of Michael Jackson's kids:

credit: youtube, nj.com, huffington post

people dont dance no more they just stand there like this

2009-07-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

These are some pretty sick kicks. They will be MINE.

credit: the selby

that was carol

2009-07-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

This is quite possibly the cutest video I have ever seen.
Watch it now!

credit: le love

we gonna take you out on a trip cross the border

2009-07-06T21:00:00.001-07:00

I need to leave my house right now. I can't stand being here any longer. It's not that I don't love the Bay, but I need to travel my ass outta here for a bit. If I could leave right now, I would be here:

1. Peru
2. Brazil
3. Spain

Sao Paulo

Cusco

Lima

Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro

Granada

Cordoba

p.s. - listen to this song, its perfect for summer: Taken Away, Digitalism (Streetlab Mix)

credit: flickr, google images, vimeo

sicker than sars, higher than mars...

2009-07-05T16:31:00.000-07:00

Because I love Mac Dre/ Furly Hicks sooo much, I've decided to dedicate another post to him. I represent for the BAY and MAC DRE. This is just tribute art and more videos of my favorite songs. THIZZ OR DIEE.

credit: flickr, youtube

what it do? what that is?

2009-07-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

This blog is completely dedicated to Andre Hicks, also known as Mac Dre. THIZZ IN PEACE.
(July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004).

Biography:

Mac Dre was born in Oakland, California and raised in Vallejo, California. His music gained popularity in the early to mid 1990s throughout the Bay Area, eventually receiving national recognition through his independent record labels Romp and Thizz Entertainment. During his music career, he released many hit singles, such as "Too Hard for the Fuckin' Radio", and most recently "Feelin' Myself".

His music continues to be released posthumously.He was the creator of the "Thizzle Dance", a popular dance which holds no specific standard. Hardship and controversy were staples of Mac Dre's career. After recording his first three albums between 1989 and 1991, Mac Dre was charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery.

His record label, Romp Productions, and his many references to "Romper Room" in his songs, coincided with a Vallejo robbery gang of the time calling themselves the "Romper Room Gang" and responsible for the robberies of many area banks and pizza parlours. Hicks was alleged to be a member of the gang.The rapper was sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.

In prison, Hicks gained some notoriety by recording the lyrics to songs directly over the Fresno County jail inmate telephone. His album, Young Black Brotha, was a result of such efforts, as well as guest appearances on fellow artists' songs, all while Hicks was still imprisoned. A later album, Back 'N Da Hood, was also made up of these prison-recorded songs.

After his release from prison in 1996, Mac Dre began releasing albums steadily, building pace in the early 21st century. Mac Dre's audience was growing, and mainstream hip-hop stations were beginning to give Hicks' music more airtime. Hicks relocated to Sacramento, California in 2001, where he began a label, Thizz Entertainment.

A notorious ecstasy enthusiast, he is credited with coining the slang verb to thizz, which refers to the state of being high on the drug. He was one of the precursors of the current Thizz movement, a hip hop subculture based around ecstasy use, club drugs, and "feel good" music in general. He recently released his cd Alaska 2 Tha Bay, which is a big hit in the Bay Area.

Tributes:

"Mac Dre was a straight character, his whole persona was off the hook. He had the strength to bring the whole Bay back. It was just starting for him. To sum him up, he was a trendsetter, a Bay Area entrepreneur, gangsta pimpin, game spitter, a true leader. Mr. Thizzelle Washington, there's nobody else like him, straight up Too Hard For The Muthafuckin Radio, Oh Boy!! Rest In Peace my nigga." - YUKMOUTH

"Mac Dre, that was the nigga. He was a trendsetter for the Bay believe that. Dre was like a trendsetter of style and dance and the way niggas was giggin.' That nigga had dances that America will never learn. He didn't have dances, he had gigs. His style of rappin' was just straight Bay Area game. That's what I soak myself up with. Really I'm a product of Mac Dre. Without Mac Dre, there's no Baby Bash. Plus he was a cool ass cat besides the image he had, he just wanted to make people laugh. He was my friend as well as a rap comrade of mine." - BABY BASH

"You can't go through your day without listening to Dre. That was a good dude. Every little venture we was on, it was real fun. It was a blessing to work with Dre, Furly as he was called. Dre left a legacy, he put dudes in the door. We gone take it & run with it." - P-REEK

"MD was a pioneer to the bay music scene but also a Pioneer to myself personally. It was Too Hard For The Radio back in 90 that made me fall in love with Bay music, and got me playin it when I DJd. Legend is a word tossed around lightly, but MD is the truest meaning of the word." - DJ SCOTTY FOX (106 KMEL)

"Everything he rapped about, he did. Non-Fiction. That's what he meant to me. He was a visionary. He mapped out everything he did, and executed it. Everything he did, meant something, and was part of his plan. He had a plan for everything. Not many knew this, but he was gonna drop 8 albums by this Summer. He wasn't just rappin to rap, he had a vision, and he was almost there." - I-ROCC

credit: mac-dre.info, youtube

a moment, a love, a dream, a laugh

2009-07-05T15:02:00.001-07:00

Today I just felt like posting photography. Happy Belated Fourth of July.

p.s. - you should listen to: Sweet Disposition, The Temper Trap

credit: bbbbound, youtube

slow dance with the moon that once made her swoon

2009-07-03T22:15:00.000-07:00

After coming across Christopher Kane's 2010 Resort Collection, I was instantly intrigued. Kane's vision was inspired after surfing the net and finding images of nuclear test explosions from the 50s' and 70's. Kane said, "I liked the crazy bright chemical colors. The way they're sinister - but beautiful." I couldn't agree more.

p.s. - everyone should listen to Los Angeles Guitar Dream, Spanish Prisoners
click below:

http://www.myspace.com/spanishprisoners

credit: runwaym

should have taken acid with you

2009-07-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

So, inspired by my last psychedelic/raver blog, I've decided to post one of my favorite collections for 2010 by Basso & Brooke. Neon colors are like shiny objects to me, I know they are a bit much but I am a bit much so it's perfect. I want each and every one of those pieces in my closet! Ahhh!

p.s. - listen to this song: Should Have Taken Acid with You, Neon Indian

credit: runwaym, google images, youtube

my brain is fried from all the drugs

2009-07-03T11:38:00.001-07:00

Not actually, I'm not on acid or anything but I'd figure I'd post some psychedelia for your eyes. Btw, I love all things psychedelic. They make me feel so alive. I just love color, and I love trippiness. Bright colors galore. So GET TRIPPED UP. (forgive me if you get a seizure...)

p.s. - listen to this song its amazing: Boom Slang, StereoHeroes

credit: trancedreamsphere, youtube

jimmy choo come to me lover

2009-07-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

So, apparently, Jimmy Choo is coming to H&M! This better not be some sort of sick joke because I will kill somebody. (not really but you never know what a shoewhore'll do haha). It really is a dream come true because I don't feel like dropping $765+ unless its Christian Louboutin, Blahnik, or my new current obssession, Cesare Paciotti. But ahh! im soo excited, Jimmy Choo for H&M comes to you in November! Even better, during my Birthday month! Miracles do occur, dreams do come true people.

credit: 39thandbroadway

special dedication to farrah fawcett and michael jackson

2009-07-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

Farrah Fawcett:
To be honest, I never watched Charlie's Angels, partly because firstly, I was not born then, secondly I never have time to watch television. But your hair's inspired me and countless others and your beauty is everlasting.
(February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009)

Michael Jackson:
Your death was extremely unexpected, when I first heard about it, I entered a surreal state. I couldn't believe it at all, but E! news, and every other station was broadcasting the tragic news of your death. Even then, I was still in shock. I couldn't believe it. Then, it hit me like a ton of bricks and I couldn't handle it because I grew up with your music. I had even saved up money for your upcoming tour. Well, I'd just like to thank you for being the king of pop, for the influence you've had on most musicians, and for coming up with the sickest dance moves. Your music enriched lives, and you will never be forgotten for you were the ultimate artist in history.
(August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)

R.I.P.

credit: google search, nytimes

kenneth babyy did i tell you i love you?

2009-07-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

Ok, so really today has been a Kenneth Cappello overload for this blog and the day hasn't even really started. But what can I say, the man's got the magic touch, click of the button type of agenda and I figure it should be glorified on itswhateverbaby. Seriously, I want to meet this man. ASAP. I will make it a life goal, haha lets see how this one turns out. Anyways, prepare for the photo genius that is CAPELLO.

credit: kennethcappello

oh kenneth babyy how i love you and your ability

2009-07-02T10:43:00.000-07:00

I felt like displaying one of my favorite photographers, Kenneth Cappello. His abilities mesmerize me, and you'll see why. He really just captures IT. Energy, Seductiveness, Playfulness, Sex, Strength, it's all there. Oh, and I'm posting pictures of my favorite ladies: The Stam, Erin Wasson, and finally, Marion Cotillard - all shot by the great Cappello. I will be posting more of his hypnotic photography shortly.

credit: kenneth capello

takin'itbacktotheoldskool - galliano spring rtw 99'

2009-07-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I uncovered more vintage Galliano, this time its from his 1999' Spring Ready to Wear Collection, so this is exactly 10 years ago. Don't worry, I'll be posting more recent collections from my favorite designers shortly. In this Spring RTW collection, I am quite fond of the fifth dress, her skin is complimented quite nicely with the tones. ENJOY lovies.

credit: runwaym

blastfromthepast - john galliano spring rtw 98'

2009-07-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

Today, I came across vintage John Galliano's 1998 Spring Ready to Wear collection. Imagine, that was 11 years ago. I thought it'd be interesting to post. I love the third dress from the top, the black little number with the giant necklace that sways on the back. I also love the eighth dress because I love the use of lace. I adore the psychedelic blazer (ninth image) as well because it's something I would own haha. Finally, I would die to own the last two dresses because they are soo damn sexy! Anyways, what do you guys think?

p.s. - I actually just found his Winter Ready to Wear Collection for 98' too! Below are the pics:

credit: runwaym

itswhateverbaby

2009-07-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

Anyways, i just finished watching Pulp Fiction (one of my favorite movies)and I've got to say, Uma Thurman is a fucking badass. Mia Wallace is so legit, it's not even funny. She's my favorite character in Pulp, and she's inspired my blog banner. This blog is just whatever, it's whatever I feel like posting - fashion, music, art, photography, quotes, videos, whatever comes to mind. ENJOY.

Favorite Quotes from Pulp Fiction:

Jules:
"There's a passage I got memorized. Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the
righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and
the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and
good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness.
For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of the lost children.
And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious
anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. I've been
sayin' that shit for years. And if you ever heard it, it meant your ass. I
never really questioned what it meant. I thought it was just a cold-
blooded thing to say to a motherfucker before you popped a cap in
his ass. But, I saw shit this mornin' made me think twice. Now I'm
thinkin': it could mean you're the evil man. And I'm the righteous man.
And Mr. .45 here, he's the shepherd protecting my righteous ass in the
valley of darkness. Or it could be you're the righteous man and I'm the
shepherd and it's the world that's evil and selfish. I'd like that. But that
shit ain't the truth. The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of
evil men. But I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard to be the shepherd."
- "Ezekiel 25:17", Pulp Fiction

Mia:
"Don't you hate that?"
Vincent:
"What?"
Mia:
"Uncomfortable silences. Why do we feel it necessary to yak about bullshit in order to be comfortable?"
Vincent:
"I don't know. That's a good question."
Mia:
"That's when you know you've found somebody special. When you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence."

Mia:
"Vincent, do you still want to hear my Fox Force Five joke?"
Vincent:
"Sure, but I think I'm still a little too petrified to laugh."
Mia:
"Three tomatoes are walking down the street - a poppa tomato, a momma tomato, and a little baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind. Poppa tomato gets angry, goes over to the baby
tomato, and smooshes him... and says, Catch up."

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