Tickle My Mind

As I showered and let the water tickle my face...thoughts swarmed in my head...unlike most folks who sing in the shower, I on the other hand sort thru my thoughts. Many came to Me and I was angry sad and nervous. Relationships, Friendships&Life in General just had my mind wondering. I wish For 2011 to be a year I make a difference in My Life. Greater Journey ahead...Laughter,Love&Smiles

Bitch/Negro Please! Smh

Its really a Tuffy when it comes to dealing w/babymamas and the man u love/Like. You want to be civilized but yet the "babymama" acts like a total psycho bitch! Smh It becomes a mental war! It brings On constant repetitive arguments and nagging. Yet Men get along just fine when their baby mama goes w/another dude..well not all but a majority though. I'm Just Sayin If You aren't no longer involved w/dude and not fucking still why act like the jealous spiteful childish BITCH...ahhhhh! Aggy w/those type of scenarios smh. Lol This Has been a mere thought on the idea of The Past vs. The Future

Better Than The Next Person

Death, Lost love, Anxiety, Sadness, Arguments, Family disputes etc. All Lead Towards Bad vibes (#sidenote: This wind outside is treacherous!) This Year has had folks turn toward the choke holds of death! Suicide has entered many ppls lives..Shoot its hit my mental plenty of times! If You Haven't thought this once or twice...Then U are def Superb! Everything in your life must be excellent! Cause a real humane person has had overwhelming feeling of why should I (U) continue On? As A friend once told Me "You Are Here because it "IS Written". You&I have purpose to fulfill in this God Given earth. The Love you pour out to another,the extended helping hand, the unexpected hug etc. All signs of u making a difference in anothers life. You Never know jus by a person gettin a call or text from U changes their whole aspect of their world that day or hour...Make a difference Hold Ya head high smile and Laugh...Life is scared and Precious......Stay Flyy Be bless Yall

Pussy Is Power

It Amazes me how men desire to be homosexuals or transgender down low etc. Yet fail to realize they don't hold what is uniquely obvious...Pussy Is Power! U can't deny its fragrance or its taste or substance because God created such a creature as myself for a reason. Now the same goes for females who say they don't desire men yet will go to the store and buy a strap on or a vibrator...hunny b true to urself aint nothing like the real thang!...Once You've had dick...its inside U...U thirst for that hunny. Men&Women made for each other...which is why I find it contradicting for ppl to say they are gay but truly are confused. You will leave a man to be with a woman who dresses as a Man? Same for guys, will leave a woman to go for a guy who has woman characteristics smh. If That isn't confusion then what is? Now "Gay" means happy via Webster dictionary circa since the beginning of time...knowing hence that most of our language is mixed from all types of cultures to define what is *Proper* the term Gay wasn't used as it is now till someone decided to detracted it from its original meaning... sad it is. Pussy will Always Have Power it has ignited wars,sent men to defend thy ladys honor,arguements,gifts,and above all No Nation upon this earth nor Civilization would be relevant if it wasn't for the God given rite of Birth from which a woman holds that power. Whether You Be Gay Homo Lesbian....don't Matter...One can't exist without the other that is what is failed to be realized ...regardless of what technology is built to do or substitute to do...Pussy will always be dominant...Deal with it Ladies...Fellas...

Encouragement

I've encountered all types of obstacles&casualties. This year is coming to a closing and I've come to realize not all will go your way but u shouldn't give up. Love Sex Relationships friendships etc. All have had its up/downs Tears Have been shed sadness has crept in and Smiles come once in a blue. I look to HIM who is Thy Creator and pray for happiness and to lift heavy burdens. Single Motherhood is work and it gets overwhelming many days...but the blessing is the smile upon ur childrens faces and their joy in their eyes when I their mother walks in the room. To My Single Moms Stay Fly Be Bless and Hold Ya Head Up High.

UpComing Details of 2010

It Has Come to the end of Sept. And Now Mid-Oct....Crazy how Time Is Flying this year the Time jus goes Faster and Faster...Its Been awhile since I wrote...But I see there's much to Cover. There Have been scandals,politics and issues that have come forth this year...I will Go Into To Detail real Soon..Much Covering the variety of things like:Bishop Eddie Long scandal, The Location Of the Mosque to be built near Twin Towers Memorial(NY) And The recent Mass Murder On Woolson St in Mattapan,MA...others are relevant too however these three stickout most to me. I don't watch the News Cause of the depressing headlines and the inaccurate weather (lol) But I'm aware of things due to gossip at wrk and the internet. Also Other things to spark Interesting sites ole & new:

www.Hotwaxx1.blogspot.com
www.Stall&Dean.com

www.DertyDen.com<<

Stoopid! Religious Folk!

I'm having a Moment where I'm just sitting back lookin at the news on the events round the world...and currently watching Oscar winning movie"HurtLocker" which only has 1 Black Cast member...lol and lickin my spoon clean of this delicious icecream *yummy* but that's besides the point...It makes me have no respect for those who say they hear from a higher Power and they do things that are *STUPID*!!! Like the *suicide bombers*who say they do what they do in the name of Allah...uhm IDIOT! Why would u kill yourself possible innocent bystanders women children etc. In your own country and of your own Kind and got the nerve to say in the Name of Allah!? Seriously? U sound Stoopid!!! Or The Preacher who wanted to Host a burning of the Quran...yet You're suppose to be the Christian..and Last I recall Jesus loved everyone even those who did not believe He was the Messiah..mind you them Jews still lookin for the Messiah to rise...drive by Cambria Heights in Queens they have the light shining on his Grave smh mind you they just as prejudice as they wanna be smh This is Why I have No Religion..I have faith...and Love..and believe there is a God whose name is the Almighty....smh I just find folk who follow "religion" a bit redundant full of BULLShit! Cause...In The end I feel ya'll using religion as justification for what ya'll desire to do...On The real Stop Being Stoopid! And Be real and say what you really wanna say and stop using Religion as a scapegoat...PEACE!

My Boi Marzburg and ATM's own....Lexx9Eleven Live at Santos Playhouse club In The City!!!

Big Vito bringing Something New Chk it out Folks!

My dude Quest.. Hailing frm Queens Check My Dude out!!

Salute Mothers

I've gotten to the point where I'm really do stand alone mentally/physically w/this thang called motherhood...I will never understand the mentally of a man who knows they have children and don't acknowedge them...amd has the audacity to really go on w/life as if everything is fine. My babymommas I'm proud of you all whether you on welfare going to school or working two/three jobs trying to maintain the bills I Salute You All!...One of these days I'll look back upon this and laugh..cause it was only God who has gotten me thru thus far...as I type this my son Kai plays w/my typing thumb lol...he's a beautiful inspiration in my life along w/his sister Charity....Hold Ya Heads High Single mamas and stand Proud...Your reward comes in due Season....Peace

6yr Old Bam Bam Boxing Sensation

Still the King (PyInfamous)

Religion Love & War

In these last days as the church world calls it...I wonder what life would be like if there was no *religion* Just God to look to no names no religious functions just plain ole God to look to...Would there have been wars,murders,separation of church&state,prayer taken outta schools etc. Religion has made many people just go crazy or broke up families because of how "they" should b living their lives accorfing to religion...well All I've got to say is Love is my religion and I have faith there is a God and pray for the peace that has been so long desired in this country and abroad....Peace yall

Hardest Workin' MC outta The Carolinas

It Started off with a mere snippet of "Hey Shawty" and consistently pressing rewind(lol) that I finally said to myself I Must meet the voice behind the music. So, after many text messages, emails, making/missing dates, phone calls and BBM... I finally get hold of the busiest man in the Southern Region. Who You May Ask that I speak of? Why none other than North Caks own very own Derty Den!: BRM top 50 list artist, NCUMA lyricist of the year, CMA male artist of the year back to back years, UMA Best southern rapper, currently nominated Best Male artist and Best single at the SMES.....aka The hottest and hardest working MC of The Cak...I received the pleasure of meeting w/the 6'3 artist and his confidante Ace for a vivid interview at Ruby Tuesdays In Times Square, NYC. Den also known for infamous sayin "Everybody Workin" (Working in unity) had us laughing constantly as the waiter directed us to our table. As we were seated, we also had tha honor of Stall&Dean and Rucker's Director of Marketing Rikers dropping off clothes to Den and Dj Webstar (known for songs "Chicken Noodle Soup and Dancing on Me")stop by our table for greetings. Ladies/Gents it was a starstudded afternoon*giggles* Gotta Luv NYC...but anyhoot back to the man of the hour..."Derty Den". The man who is constantly thinking of innovative ways to let the Cak b heard sat in my presence and gave me a piece of his knowledge on who he was and why he isn't going anywhere but to the TOP of the Music Game!

Who is Derty Den nowadays?
Den: I'm that humble, thuggish, confident, hardworker, fun loving kinda dude! I'm an Artist.

Den has many hits like my ultimate favorite "Hey Shawty" for all my Ladies especially those who are short like me! Lol..."Stunnin" which you can catch the video on youtube ft. Shelly B and "All I Need" just to name a few. Derty Den stays on top of his game w/many mixtapes in circulation...Popular ones like: "A Legend in the Makin" by Dj Skillz(S.Carolina) "Heatwave" by Dj Don Canon(infamously know for wrkin w/Jezzy on The Recession) and "Carolina Aint Enough" by Dj Ike Gda....All music is available on iTunes and www.DertyDen.com Check em out folks...

Would You Say You Have Haters? People say J.Cole is your rivalry musically wise b/c you both hail from the same state...How You Feel bout that?
Den: Well I love all My haters!(Laughs) They motivate me even more! As for the other thing...I run dat town! And dats all I got to say on dat!(Laughs) Ya Heard!!

What folks may not know bout Derty Den?
Den: I'm a radio DJ as well. Folks can catch me on Soul 92.1 the ppl station live in the Den w/Derty Den! We speak on all topics/music!(HipHop)...I play artist that other Djs are afraid to play...there are some Djs who are afraid to play outside the box of the music world...I don't play what everybody plays...I give other artist a chance to be heard especially in the Cak(North Carolina)...I'm also a writer. I've written music for other artist as well.
So people you've heard here ya'll just might have sung a song or two and it may have been Dens lyrics #POW! *giggles*

Den is Multi-Talented! I have to admit I felt cool kickin it w/Den. He is a genuine dude and indeed humble but very Confident. Den admitted though had we had this interview in an environment of loud music, smoking and lots of ppl he said he wld of declined my offer. Den likes the fact the interview was held in what he calls an "uncomfortable" element which makes him stay focus. ShoutOut2 Ruby Tuesdays!

What was one moment out of all your shows that just made you say WTF(what the fuck)?
Den: (Laughs) that would be all of them! Lol, Shit! I've seen alotta crazy things folks done did backstage and front! But uhmm(Pauses) there was this one show back home where my whole fam came out deep and turnt that Shit out! I was like I didn't think it was gonna pop off like dat yea dat was a great night for me for real!(Smiles)

Lilmiss: Cool no doubt
Is there anything else you'd like the folks to know? DertyDen: Lookout for "Tony Soprano" the mixtape, hit me up on twitter @DertyDen, www.ReverbNation.com/DertyDen, Facebook. Vote Derty Den at www.SmesMusicsummit.com, Best Male artist, "Stuntin" best record, "Manifest" Best Producer and "Gettin it together" best label, as well and as always "Everybody Workin"..haha

This was an awesome experience. I have to say Den had me rollin With laughter. Shoutout2 Derty, Rikers, Loose and Ace.

Aight Folks this Is LilMiss! Support the Homie www.DertyDen.com
www.ReverbNation.com/DertyDen

So You Say U love Women huh? (HipHop)

Music speaks of women so harshly its disgusting. Bitch Hoe Slut etc. It makes me wonder if its true that most of the men in the Hiphop/R&B world are actually on the low homosexuals. Perhaps I maybe right since a lot dickriding of certain stars are always *dickriding* other stars. For example Negroes get on stage and be having huge group of ppl w/them all dudes..uhmm I think to myself what are u doing to be close to the main attraction aka the Artist..and why an Artist need all them dudes for? My mind maybe thinking this and yall may think I'm crazy for sayin such but don't act like yall haven't had the same notion running thru ya thoughts...dat *ON The Low* been getting a lot of Negroes caught. A lot of undercover homosexuality is going on in the *INDUSTRY* HipHop that is...Fashion its worn proudly but...the saying is to each their own...yet its thrown in ppls faces all the time the marriages the tv shows..I honestly don't want my child coming up to me asking why two men/women kissing on the lips....shouldn't no child see that...but like I was saying If Artist "Male" mostly love women so much why do you all degrade them in many of ur songs..but I'm guilty as well I enjoy those songs the radio plays em so much that tha songs I hate become the songs I sing the most. I'm telling Yall the Radio is the DEVIL! Lol but seriously though lol...And this is my take on the Matter...Peace!

Tasty sexy Sweet

"I gotta Love Jones for ya body and ya skin tone" I'm playing that mentally in my mind as I imagine its Method Man actually in my ear rhyming it to me...*ohh shivers up the spine...lol Ladies I'm tellin You!!! When u gettin that "good good" or I should say when u puttin In that work! Oh that orgasm is sooo much better or as I hear it Now: "The Top Is So much better than bottom...So much Better!" 50 Cent...there will be more to come stay tune....get it lol...TO CUM lol Peace!

Sry blognote

Everytime I'm round or hear someone w/a dutch accent or see that they are dutch....I come to think of the movie *Hostel* ...creepy lol However as I write this the passengers next to me at this moment are German. So the only thing associated to Germans to me is Nazis & Hitler, but also great cars! Lol anyhoot just a bit of my crazy mind!

High Hopes Celtics

Yo!! Just In!!! Shaq could Possibly come to Boston!! I don't know whether to jump for Joy or Scream hell NO!! Lol Though I aint a Boston Native I do like the team entirely too much..but hey like their team spirit is awesome and their game is tight! When they focus hard enough... I got High Hopes Let's Go! Boston! And I only say dat! For CELTICS no other Boston Team! Lol Peace Yall

Queens Sight & Sounds

Funny how ppl view you when you are affiliated w/certain ppl places and things...lol I sound like a NOUN...wait I am one lol..anyhoot I enjoy the sights of the hustlers Busters and Celebs that attended the BBall Tournament this Past Sunday...Queens was out there Heavy!!ShoutOuts2 Professional BBall player Ramone Clemente...SuperStarJay...LoveDinero...Dj OnPoint...and of course a host of..whose who's in da hood for coming out and supporting the Kids!!! It was fun..oh yea Bigups!! *NutCracker Boys* matterfact I need one rite now!! Lol Aight more to come folks...;)

The Tip of My tongue

I've had issues flyin out the woodwork lately on my twitter via @iamword Deadbeat dads,sex,church,and industry. I've got so much more to spew out! That I might blow up if held in....so enjoy the rest of this ride ya dig! Upcoming interviews w/Derty Den(Carolinas Best Rap Artist awarded) Spectacular Fashion minds Robot & Brucling as well...Trust You Don't wanna miss :)

Is It Just Me?...or am I Just Crazy?

You hear New World Order a lot nowadays...is there one now? Or one in the works? I'm seeing things happen and ponder on the "what if"...like when I'm high as a Kite anything and everything pops up and makes my thoughts go on a wild chase...You see someone once associated in the streets and think to yourself is someone gonna roll up and start shootin or you be walkin the streets by ya lonesome and wonder is sum1 gonna jump outta know where and pop u in the head...military style...my thoughts go from one extreme to another I could be freaky one min and extremely evil minded the next..or just soo deep in thought I think of the conspiracies that folks speak of and wonder are they true or just hypothetically speakin on what they don't know but they think they know..idk...but then again...I'm off to See the Wizard they wonderful Wizard of OZ....Think bout It...Things Are never What They See...

Irrelevant Events: Cause I said So! Lol

Big Announcement!! Lebron Goes to Miami....I'm totally Not Feeling it at all!! Uhmm let's see In NY he coulda been the headliner of the show! Stupid!! Move!!! Smh DWade runs that Team!(HEAT) But it will b a sight to see indeed Dwade Lebron & Bosh vs. KG Allen Pierce *fiddles fingers* I love!!! The Celtics since I can't even root for my Knicks who are the highest paid team in the NBA but can't seem to get a Got Dayuuum! RING! Smh In others news....Strippers/Mistresses please report to Miami...it is your new breeding ground..lol Lebron brings the freaks out...S/O2 him sticking with his longtime sweetheart and mother to his children...I do hope He doesn't end up Like Shaq! Smh sad situation that one was...so bad Shaqs ex got a pathetic reality show telling all her business smh #Shame...Anyhoot I'm ready for NBA2011 Let The Show Begin!!!

Gotta Have It...U know that Long throbbin...

I've got a Confession!!! I'm extremely Horny!!!!! Like seriously!! Its 11mths and counting!!! Now they say Men think bout sex all the time...well I must b a guy for these 11mths cause sista gurl needs a miracle a savior a TOUCH!! Sex is wonderful OMG its soo Needed smh I've been good though...very very good...I'm holding out till my imaginary balls drop off lol...To be wet and having that ticklish sensation going thru your body 24/7 is unbelievable...celibacy is gr8 for those who are taking that oath...but when u aren't that one doing it...oh my it feels like ya gonna BUST WIDE OPEN!!!! Ladies/Gents let's b honest...it feels Sooo Good To Exhale!!! Especially after a good wait not good not great but AWESOME NUT! Or Orgasm as we Ladies refer to...If U gettin some *High five* to You...if Not....I feel your pain!! Smh....here's a Picture just for you all :)....

PK aka Preachers Kid A gift or A curse

We get blasted,dismissed,gossiped,abused(mentally verbally secretly) I mean ppl go IN on how and what and who we are as offspring's to Parents in the ministry....We are called Freaks in the bedroom, The baddest in the streets,and disrespectful. We didn't ask to be children of parents in the ministry but since we are...Let Me remind You folks "We aren't Our Parents!!" I've gotta past as I'm sure most PKs do...however I am Me and My Parents are themselves...when it is time to answer before God...they can't speak for me and I can't speak for them...Ppl wonder why half the time why we don't associate ourselves w/church folks...its b/c just like the world is grimy...church folks are 10x worst! They should know better but they don't and they walk w/so much pride its sickening....This matter of being a PK was brought to you live and in color by ME aka Lilmiss aka a Preachers Kid...You Got Something to Say...Say it to My face...You gotta something to Tell on my Parents Speak Up don't hold Ya tongue..Be recognized for your disgust and your gossip...I may not speak for all PKs but I know those who will read it...will somewhat agree indeed...Peace!

Marzburg Interview

On a beautiful *Blazin* Saturday morning I sat in the infamous *Bello* park...gosh oh how I miss my Springfield Gardens days *wink wink* lol...Cool breezes blew up my orange summer dress as i looked down at my feet and thought to myself dayuum! I need a pedicure! lol yup I said it ppl lol...while I was staring at my feet for what seem like forever I was broken out of my trance by none other than loud noise of a male voice...."Dayuum! Its Hot!" I looked up to see this dude with a shirt drapped over his head, bball shorts on and socks w/flipflps on...I mean dude was straight gutta* with it like I dont give a F*ck mode lol...who is this dude ya'll might ask...none other than up&coming artist Marzburg...you would think there was greetings and such lol nah sit back and watch how it all went down:

lilmiss: *gettin ready to write* so>>>wats poppin?
*fidgedy on the top ledge of the bench bruthaman didnt even notice I was already in interview mode lol*

Marzburg: Everything!

lilmiss: yo Marz im ready! silly>>>smh lol

Marzburg: oh well I didnt know u aint say nothing lol*laughter* aight lets go!

lilmiss: Mixtape iS doing real well*No Mercy On Em*...

Marzburg:Yup! March 16 2010 it made its debut...2000 downloads the 1st day

lilmiss: thats a good look indeed

Marzburg: Yes def! People can check my music out on the following sites...datcrack.com/datpiff.com/and carolinablew.blog.com for any inquires in refrence to the mixtape contact me via twitter/@Marzburg

lilmiss: When did you start writing music?

Marzburg:Ive been writing since i was 13...didnt become real serious though until "02" before then i was real heavy in the bball world...currently have a publishing deal in the works

lilmiss: ok so you been writing for a *min* so when did you take on rapping..what in your eyes told you that you was ready?

Marzburg: Uhmm*claps hands together* Im not a rapper 1st off...a rapper fabricates their shit! rappin' is talkin bout a whole bunch shit they dont do!...nah i'm not a rapper

lilmiss: ok so what do you consider yourself?

Marzburg:Im an artist Im versatile i do hip hop r&b i step outside the box
la good ex. is Lil Wayne he stays working always have a fresh idea...Thats one of my many goalsw/this music always want to be coming w/new material

lilmiss: What do you desire your music to do for you?

Marzburg: I want to build up my fanbase more than what it already is...want the Majors(music companys exect.) to come to me cause im whats poppin! If you can't start a buzz on your own right now! then what you going to do when you get w/the Majors...Step your game UP!

lilmiss: whats your agenda for 2010?

Marzburg: Want to have 6mixtapes out an album and definitely more traveling gettin my name known on a bigger level

lilmiss:When did you know you was ready?

Marzburg: Uhmm..My recent mixtape told/showed me i was..its been extremely successful

*sidenote* folks my fav off the mixtape *No Mercy On Em* is "Lose It" ft. Lexx9Eleven
(cont)....Im ready for It all! Lets Go!

lilmiss: Is there anything else you'd like the ppl to know?

Marzburg: Yep! lookout for the official 1st video off of the mixtape *No Mercy On Em* lookout for the album its movin! Lots of shows to come I'll keep yall posted and def lookout for me in da South(NC) I'll be reppin for NY IN THE 1ST Annual DJ IKE GDA(Core DJs) Artist vs. DJs BBall tournament in July. Def request me Marzburg on your local radio stations *No Mercy On Em* For bookings hit me up: Marzburgmusic@gmail.com

limiss: well def appreciate the time and it was a pleasure *shakes hands*

My Voice On The Matter

Now people In This Nation we call America its seems to me that Life is Becoming extremely short...or perhaps its jus me? Young Ppl dying(shootings,stabbins,drunk driving) Elderly being denied health and being abandon to die like can a Person live for awhile? Smh in digust as to how life has been within my 23 yrs of living lol I know rite!? Like how can I speak frm the age of my baby years...but when I was born I'd say quality of life was better I'm jus sayin even though it was the crack era...ppl were around ppl got together ppl lived...shoot! I still see some crackheads in my hood(Queens,NY) walkin round and they watched me grow up..or I should say I watched them get worst. I don't know but I love my life period!...this is just a moment of venting I had....tune back in to your regularly scheduled lives! Lol

New Music

My dude Kev Storey put me on to this dude "STALLEY"(THE ONE WEARING WHITE W/ THE LONG BEARD) CHECK HIM OUT IN THIS FOLLOWING VIDEO ALONG SIDE THESE OTHER HOT ARTIST MAKING THEIR NAME BE KNOWN IN THIS:

Curren$y - New Music - More Music Videos

Exclusive Interview with Recording Artist Jimmy Marsh

On my way to the green room *taps chin*(uhmm, why do they call it the "green room" if it isn’t green??) lol... Bumped into *I AM HANDSOME BOY* creator/designer Dunstan DuBiQue.... Real cool dude chatted it up for a few, He’s a joker too. lol… Once inside, the green room has a buffet of Italian food on display and lots of H2O available. Lingering in the room are a makeup artist, musicians with my interview for the night, artist *JMarsh*. Ladies! JMarsh is definitely a sharp dresser owww! brutha was lookin fresh! *brushes off shoulder* lol…
I got to speak with Donnie D Productions’ (DDP) own recording artist JMarsh on several aspects of his life as an artist in the*Industry*. Here’s how it went down ppl!:

lilmiss: What name do u go by or would like to be called: Jimmy Marsh or JMarsh?

JMarsh: *deep voice* JMarsh

lilmiss: So from what I see you’re a big come up out the streets of Boston...

JMarsh: Yea, been in the game for years, bout 20... Grew up here in Boston been in the street life ya know?... signed...seen a lot... Currently doing shows w/Donnie Wahlberg.... Actually have a show in NY in a couple of weeks... Donnie and I grew up together so we go way back.

lilmiss: I've never seen so much support for an artist like I've seen for you... Well, especially in Boston. I mean you have a great support ridin’ for you...

JMarsh: (Pause) *Blankstare* laughs>>> Well, what you see out there is just a small portion of true support for what I do. I wish I could say that Boston is totally supportive but there's a small bracket... You know everyone has their haters... lol

lilmiss: lol true... so am I the one lookin’ from the outside/in??

JMarsh: *LOL* Well, it’s sad to say but there is a select few who really want to see you shine out here (Boston) Nah! Don’t get me wrong. Boston supports their own... but you know - as said before a select few really wanna see you shine out here.

lilmiss: Well, as I've seen... you have a strong team behind you... regardless.

JMarsh: *points to brothers on couch* yea definitely… Gotta keep a strong foundation in this "industry" (music) and they been with me through it all.

lilmiss: I def respect that...totally agree… Well, I look forward to seein’ ya out there on that stage tonight.... It was a pleasure, JMarsh.

JMarsh: Def *shakes hands* def appreciate the support.
Follow JMARSH ON TWITTER: @jimmymarsh617... and @jimmymarshmusic

The CROWD WAS LIVE!!

On Last Thrusday it was raining,windy, and cold!!! The only thought that came to mind is what is poppin off at Hard Rock Cafe(Boston) on this thrusday night?*giggles* Oh yea and how badly i need a StallandDean jacket*smacks forehead*... in this New England weather! cause my Banana Republic jacket aint living up to its name*LOL* I mean C'mon Son! lol

It definitely was a game night(Go Celtics)...lol *SIDEBAR* They did win that night oww!>>>clears throat yea so anyway I arrive to Hard Rock Cafe to loud Rock music blarin from the speakers hence the name *HardRock* lol I roamed the cafe for like 5 min. lookin for this dude Justin Springer*sidebar* (aka Bostons King Promoter aka Network Machine) lol mind u in my 5min adventure I had mistaken one dude for him and was told that he wasnt Justin he was just as clueless as I was lol Finally bumped into Justin in this Green shirt "Beat LA" Long story short lol i was in for a treat for Bostons Star lineup for the evening: Performances by Sophie moon, Patriots Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain<< The CROWD WAS LIVE!! and just as starstudded: Jammin945 Melissa, 1061 T.Whitlow(host),R.A.I.N's TROY and to top it off R&B recording artist Noel Gourdin(humble dude).

Im thinking to myself how could I not know of such a Talent in the game...The most gifted female emcee I've heard thus far: *JEAN GRAE*....my dude put me on that shes a "Vet">>So I present to you her video its deep!

Hey folks checkout the following for those against violence it seems Life Camp is doing it big!

I Love My LIFE it's time Bury Da Beef VIP (Violence Intervention & Prevention) Concert if you missed it here is a little tease...more to come

Coming to you from live video footage the critically acclaim actor from the movie "ATL" its that dude ALbE BACK

"MY VOICE ON THE MATTER"

EVERY WAKING MOMENT THAT I RISE UP, I LOOK UPON THE FACE OF MY CHILDREN AND CANT IMAGINE WHAT IS GOING THROUGH THEIR LIL MINDS. (LOL) IM SURE MY DAUGHTER PROBABLY IS LIKE "WHAT IS UP MOM!" AND MY SON WHOM IS JUST WEEKS OLD,PROBABLY WISHES I COULD READ HIS THOUGHTS SO HE WOULDNT HAVE TO WASTE HIS TIME CRYING FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND! (LOL) I'M IN CONSTANT LAUGHTER AT EACH ONE OF THEIR PERSONALITIES. MY SONS FACIAL EXPRESSIONS ARE PRICELESS(LOL) CHARITY IS IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN ALWAYS PULLING A NEW TRICK OUT OF THE BAG(LOL) FOR ALL OF THIS BEING SAID THEY KEEP ME FOCUS ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT AND REMIND ME OF WHERE MY PRIORITIES LIE. I'M THANKFUL FOR THEIR PRESENCE,COMEDY,LESSONS,AND SMILES. SHOUTOUT TO ALL THE SINGLE MOTHERS OUT THERE HOLDING IT DOWN AS THE FATHER "SKIPS TOWN" KEEP YA HEAD HELD HIGH AND KNOW YOUR WORTH LADIES.

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Clothing Aficionado Discusses the Fashion & Hip-Hop Connection

Hip Hop Ruckus recently caught up with clothing and music aficionado Rikers, director of marketing at Stall & Dean and Hip-Hop editor at Beyond Race Magazine, to educate us on why fashion and music are so intertwined.

Sixteen years in, Rikers knows the ins-and-outs of both the fashion and music world. He’s been behind the manufacturing of some of Hip-Hop’s most iconic brands from Starter to Coogi.

As director of marketing for the athletic-inspired brand Stall & Dean, the fashionisto has styled just about everyone who is important in Hip-Hop from Jay-Z and T.I. to up-and-comers like Derty Den.

In our interview with Rikers, we discussed the inter-relation between Hip-Hop and fashion as well as his past and present work, and his work at Beyond Race Magazine. So since you’ve gotten this far, kick up your laces, pop your collar and read up.

HHR: What’s going on Rikers, please introduce yourself to the readers?
Rikers: I’m director of marketing at Stall & Dean clothing as well as Rucker brands. I am also the music/Hip-Hop editor of Beyond Race Magazine and co-founder of Gettin It Together (Unity) Records artist development.


HHR: You’ve been in the fashion industry manufacturing clothing for over 16 years. Aside from Stall & Dean, who other brands have you worked with?
Rikers: I have worked for various companies from Starter, where we manufactured 95 percent of the entire collection. This is when Starter was the premier athletic line. I’ve also worked Fubu, Apple Bottoms, Reebok, Adidas and we actually do the NBA collection including uniforms, Ecko, G-III active wear.

HHR: How has urban fashion changed in the past decade or so?
Rikers: Honestly, there aren’t many changes from what I’ve been able to digest [laughs]. I mean fashion always goes through changes like now people are looking at denim suits making a return to the market. Rucker, NFL 60 and the NBA are pushing the kids to go out and play more. Adults are taking note of this, I’ve seen more and more people, adults especially, wearing various jerseys.

Jerseys allow you to wear your workout sculpture as they call it [laughs]. But in the early 2000s jerseys were the must have. Colors are hot again, but again, this was done heavy with Columbia, Cross Colors, Coogi, etcetera, so it’s better to think in front of the curve because if you wait for changes by the time you get it into your collection the next season has already come around and “Off to the next one.”


HHR: What exactly are your day-to-day responsibilities as the head of marketing at Stall & Dean/Rucker?
Rikers: They vary from day-to-day because the climate of the industry. I usually work a week in advance, this allows me to make changes in planning. But I’m always looking for new ventures, new clients, new markets or developing the ones we need. So let’s do Friday for instance – that’s my favorite day [laughs]: 7-10 am I’m answering emails; once 10 am comes I’m at marketing meeting; from 11-12:30 pm I’m speaking to various departments from sales to design to see where were coming short and where we need to be. I usually don’t take lunch unless I’m out the office. Then from 12:30-2 pm I’m reading various websites from SoJones, FashionLedge, FlystyleBlog, XiMagOnline, Stuffflypeoplelike, DrJays, etcetera just to see what’s going on in my neck of the woods.

Later on from 2-3:30 pm I’m checking out what’s happening in Hip-Hop to get an idea of what’s going on in the music world. This is a great indication of trends, colors and which artists are actually buzzing. From 3:30-5 pm I could be doing various tasks whether it be in the streets or just flipping magazines. Around 7-8 pm I’m usually reviewing my day, checking emails or networking. Typically my day ends around 10/11pm.

HHR: Now for those who don’t know, Stall & Dean has been around since 1898 – it’s a dinosaur [laughs] – designing sport-inspired apparel. Can you give us an insider’s view of the brand, especially the Ivy League collections?
Rikers: Established in 1898 we share the same birthday as the borough of Brooklyn so I think we do qualify as a dinosaur [laughs]. S&D started out as a clothing manufacturing company. We provided equipment as well from hockey helmets to baseball gloves in the early century. This allowed us to have a core foundation as an athletic force in the sport’s realm.

That being said we have to stay consistent with modern times without sacrificing our creditability as an American athletic institution. Hall of Famers from Babe Ruth, Jim Thorpe, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Satchel Paige and many more have all worn the brand. This is a legacy we always have to consider before the next season even starts. We have the Ivy League license to produce higher-end clothing for the schools. This relationship has been intact since back in the 20s and 30s so it’s not like we recently acquired the license. We were providing uniforms and equipment for the Ivy League for decades. The difference is our price points are a little high so the campus store rarely carry us but we are favored by the Alumni of the respected universities.


HHR: You’ve outfitted the likes of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, T.I., Trey Songz, Eminem, R. Kelly, Juelz Santana, Kanye West, Chris Brown, DJ Drama, Funk Flex, Derty Den, Twista and the list goes on. What is it about fashion and Hip-Hop that seemingly fits together so perfectly?
Rikers: Hip-Hop is about the grind, the lyrics, the battle – it’s literally a forever going competition. Regardless of this, you want too and have to look good. I mean success is easily explained visually. The car you drive, time piece on your wrist and clothes on your back. Everyone is successful in there own way but you at least want to look the part.

Fashion and Hip-Hop work hand-in-hand. We want to be seen in the closets of your hottest artist and they want to be consistent with the hottest trends and brands. It’s kind of hard to say who leads the way because fashion is usually designed a year in advance so it’s going to happen regardless of whose hot and whose not. That’s when marketing has to step up to discover that “next star” that has the fans following them.

HHR: You are also the Hip-Hop editor of Beyond Race Magazine. Tell us a little bit about the magazine.
Rikers: Yes, me and a few friends did a Hip-Hop newspaper a few years ago called 4Korner/4Knews, founded and operated out of Brooklyn, New York. I developed my writing technique from some of the best in the industry from Jerry Barrow, Riggs Morales, Datwon Thomas, Gotti, etcetera so my writing was part urban, part corporate and part New Utrecht High School [laughs].

I gave my first covers to some big artists such as Kanye West, Joe Buddens and Diplomats to name a few. Having a great reputation to be able to locate stars I had the publisher of Beyond Race ask me to come on with the magazine. The magazine was already doing great numbers and was already on five continents when I arrived but I just brought another angle. Boyuan, who is the urban editor, basically just knows my schedule but allows me to have fun with it. It is important to locate and place artist I believe are dope in the mag. We also have to credit it as the only publication to feature Drake as its “Next/Rising Star” in 08.

This is why I stand hard because they love what they do such as I. I always ask people, “Before you challenge my knowledge, lay your foundation down, but honestly my creditability has never really been challenged.” The only star I didn’t have from day one was Jay, outside of that the next tier I been rocking with from the beginning of their careers. What we now are doing is adding more meaningful stories that teach lessons because “Reading is fundamental.” That’s never been so true then in these times now. The magazine can be found near college campuses nationwide and to my knowledge its distributed by Hudson News, but it’s on five continents so you’re bound to find a copy somewhere [laughs].


HHR: Before you leave where can you be found on the Net?
Rikers: Follow Stall & Dean on Twitter @StallandDean. You can also follow me @BRMHipHop.

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