Monthly Archives: February 2010
news: GET WELL GURU – “YOU’RE PARANOID CAUSE YOU’RE A SON LIKE ELROY”
this makes me very sad, GURU of GANGSTARR is in a coma – complications from a heart attack.
he is a pillar that contributed to the world of hip hop in ways that will be zeroxed by future generations to come.
we send your our love and well wishes…
conversate: KINGSOLOMON reminding me of PURIM – @kings0l0m0n
happy PURIM to my JEW BOO’S! the holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the JEWISH people form the PERSIAN EMPIRE. i was first told about this holiday by some ISRAELI friends in art school at SVA. apparently, my name VASHTIE is related to QUEEN VASHTI who can be found in the BOOK OF ESTHER in the bible – although, i am not named after her.
as the story goes (or how it’s usually interpreted) QUEEN VASHTI was married to KING AHASUERUS (king of PERSIA) and he liked to show off her beauty to the people. one night he called for her to show her beauty (naked), she declined and he replaced her with QUEEN ESTHER.
to some she is a HEROINE and to others she is just the trailer before QUEEN ESTHER came in and stole the show.
KING SOLOMON, my jewish hubby, just reminded me! he got that nickname of “husband” because when i lived with his best friend KUNLE, he would come over and order me around to make him food or get him a beverage! those were the days!
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KING SOLOMON: today is your holiday
ME: what holiday? PURIM?
KINGSOLOMON: yes fool. you are a disgrace to your namesake! it’s the only JEW-DAY you should keep track of.
ME: you’re a bad jewish hubby! you didn’t remind me. i’m dressed in costume and spinning my ra’ashan! are you and your brothers fam-a-lam doing it up?
KING SOLOMON: yes…everyone except me is super drunk. my brother is wearing a top hat. levelz.
ME: hahahaha! dope. well, i’m sober too…so, MAZELTOV!
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“HOME FOR PURIM” from “FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION”…hilarity at it’s best! (corrected!)
watch: THE OUTSIDERS – DIR. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA (1983)
ANGELO used to call me PONY BOY when i went through my 50′s greaser boy phase in 2000…vintage WRANGLERS, white tee and rolled up sleeve. this movie was great. MATT DILLON lives in my hood, i always see him at my cafe and i want to high five him for this movie (but, smack him for “CRASH”).
interview: SMOKING SECTION x “WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD” x VA$HTIE
when JOHN GOTTY at the SMOKING SECTION asked little ol’ me to compile a list of favorite tracks that i have on my ipod, i didn’t hesitate. little did i know i would spend the next couple days stressed over how to narrow my favorites down to 10…so i went with 15 (even that was difficult!). i mean – how does a parent choose their favorite child (if none of their names are VASHTIE)…it’s impossible!
special thanks to these folks for allowing me to bore you with my ever eclectic musical loves.
FULL INTERVIEW WITH EACH SONG AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO — HERE!
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what are your top favorite songs?! i want to know people!
news: OSCAR’S BIRTHDAY SOIREE FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 4th! SEE YOU THEN!
details coming soon!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OSCAR, MI AMOUR! @osclops
photo by VASHTIE (circa 2006)
i am so blessed to have you in my life! HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many many many mas!
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from the archives
*OSCLOPS and KING VASHTIE (circa 2005)
(circa 2004)
(circa 2005)
(circa 2006)
*KING SOLOMON, VASHTIE and OSCAR (MIAMI WMC 2006)
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*OMAHYRA and OSCAR – my favorite Dominicans!
(circa 2006)
(circa 2004)
conversate: iCHAT WITH CHUCK INGLISH DISCUSSING…MAYER HAWTHORNE, GANG SIGNS & WORK – @CHUCKISDOPE
yes, i changed the category of “CONVERSATIONS” to “CONVERSATE”…just because, “conversate for a few…” might be the best error in hip hop!
the new COOL KIDS music is too cool for school! CHUCK is a beat making monster that could really overthrow some notable producers. i’m excited for their new project and hope to be working with them on some magnificent visuals!
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*not a staring contest, but a mean mugging rap face contest. i think he won. i just looked like a scared lady on the elevator thinking he about to rob my purse from canal street.
press: STATUS MAGAZINE x VASHTIE
this was an excellent feature, although there were a few errors. here are the corrections:
1. i’m 15 years old, not 28
2. OSCAR SANCHEZ not DJ JUNIOR SANCHEZ
3. i don’t drink vodka, maybe the occasional wine or champagne
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news: KARL JUSTIN RE-LAUNCHES WEBSITE!
my good friend KARL JUSTIN re-launched his website today…he is a great stylist and dazzled the recent VIOLETTE lookbook. he has also styled me for events and takes his old buddy as seriously as when he styled JADA PINKETT-SMITH! always professional and on the cutting edge!
invite: PUNCH YOUR FACE COMEDY SHOW – (TONIGHT!!!) Wednesday 2/24 – presented by PUNCHINGLLAMAS.COM
GO SUPPORT!!!
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The PYF Comedy Series returns once again with an absolutely stellar group of funny people. I mean LOOK.AT.THIS.LINE-UP:
Jason Saenz (Too Cool for School)
Chelsea White (New Young Comedians)
Tom Sibley (www.SubwayDouchery.com)
Pat Dixon (Premium Blend, Comedy Central Presents)
Gabe Pacheco (gabepachecocomedy.com)
Sean Patton (Live at Gotham, Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon)
In ADDITION there will be FREE punch that is completely spikeable for a mere $3!! $4 beer and $6 vodka drink specials will also be available ALL NIGHT!!!!
Put the douchebaging on hold for 2 hours and come enjoy a solid right hook of NYC comedy hosted by the always tall & sometimes berating Jason Burke.
Location: China 1 (ave B & 4th st)
When: Wednesday 2/24 @ 9pm
Cost: NOTHING
