A long time friend of mine just landed the back cover of Smooth Girl Magazine.
Shanel Nelson, who put modeling on the back burner to further her biomedical
science career, came back on the scene this year and is popping up everywhere.
Only a matter of time before a front cover issue comes.
I should have blogged about this guy over a month ago.
Here's the quick rundown.
If you let him tell it, he's that "pretty muthafucka" and Harlem
is what he's repping. Here's the catch, he doesn't look
nor sound like he's from Harlem (kinda).
I think that's where he's winning tho. He sounds like he's
from the Midwest and that's probably why I like his music.
Another catch, he doesn't have that much material released,
but yet his buzz is notable.
ASAP Rocky is continuing the trend of young, wild, reckless dudes
hitting the scene, living fast, absorbed in behavior that makes them slow
down, if you know what I mean. Watch the Peso video below and
you'll see what I am talking about.
Look at video! He's like the recarnation of ??? I don't know who exactly but he reminds
me of several artists in one. He doesn't look like the typical Harlem kid but he does
exude the brash aura they are known for. You can't tell him he's not the freshest dude
on the block. I will say he does have his own
look and that will help him launch his career.
Limited edition sneakers, gold grills, herringbones,
little known streetwear tees, bandanas, Raf Simons, etc, etc...
Nothing new, but never put together in such a way.
Now to the music, It doesn't sound like NY hip hop, but look
at the energy in his performance. That's wild! If all his
performances are gonna be like this then his career will
be long lived. That looks like a great time. Take note to
the most reckless stage diving I've ever seen. They just
made the MGK show I went to a few weeks ago look like
generic crowd surfing.
Keep your eyes peeled for ASAP Rocky and the rest
of the ASAP crew.
If you're familiar with Jordan's game, you know he was one of the sneakiest
players to ever grace the hardwood.
This pic depicts one of his antics towards his friend/foe Gary Payton.
Just like anybody else, I go through phases when I just run songs into the ground. This is the current song that is going through this treatment. This is ForteBowie's Impala, produced by Friendly Fires. Too Dope.
Tomorrow we'll be back at Luxe Ultra Lounge (ATL) for the second installment of 2nd Saturdays.
Hope to see everyone there.
Get there early, we will be giving away a few things.
Contact one of us to RSVP.
We'll be ridin down 85 (word to Young Bloodz) headed to Montgomery, hosting another
gathering. This time we'll be in all white celebrating the homie Jessica's birthday. We'll be at Luxe Bar and Grill.
Should be a good time as always. Team Raunchy will be in the building. See you there.
