A 1000 WORDS x THE GOLDEN GYPSY

[11-6-12] - I would like to offer my sincerest apologies. In my quest to keep consistent in the quality of visuals/images, I'm afraid that has led to a decline in the usual sophistication in textual content. After perusing and reflecting on the content of the preceding posts in the past month or so, I have began my pursuit for a balance - uniformity in quality - textually and visually. It is not entirely on purpose; I have been preoccupied beyond the normal realm of understanding. Mostly by my thoughts, honestly. To the awakened mind, my firm embrace of vibrant colour palettes is absolutely nothing new as well my use of colour as an expression of moods and sentiments.

MIXTAPE: JOEY BADA$$ x 1999

It's been a bit too long since I last listened to an Artist whose music filled me with an overwhelming need to run about, declaring whomever's greatness to any ready and willing Being. Well, not since King Kendrick. See, I had taken a self-designed vow to remain somewhere between partially, to entirely detached from what mass media has to offer. At least, long enough to sift out what matters (to me) and what doesn't. Which is a bit ironic and paradoxical in nature, come to think of it, considering my titles and position and all. I enjoy social/mass media, however, it has its Demons. But I digress. I, like most, I'm sure, have relied on my very own roaring and overflowing Love for music to orchestrate my search for that which suits me. Musically, of course. But this had not entirely been the case in finding Joey Bada$$'s debut solo tape, "1999". Oddly enough, I learned of this thriving, Brooklyn-bred Hip-Hop Artist via the visual for "Hardknock" on MTV Jams. It - the video - to me - stood in great disparity to the new, yet poorly designed mold of today's music that is often seen on most large media platforms. And, for MTV to publicise it, amplified my excitement threefolds.

A 1000 WORDS x VIVE LE WILD

[11-5-12] - As you may have concluded by now, given the content of my previous posts, I am back in New York for the summer. Yay!

These photos were literally taken some hours after getting home. I simply could not placate my eruptive sense of excitement. I wore this outfit to travel, but of course initially chose to wear the cap 'cause I was in desperate need of a trim and shape-up. I would/could recant the details of my trip, but I think I'll take the easy route and decline. All that there is to know is that it was nothing short of unpleasant.