MUSIC VIRTUOSO! (Sort of)

Please get familiar with the man, Joe Hahn. He is a serious inspiration for someone like myself. Hahn, differs from a lot of the virtuosos I've chosen to blog about in the past because, well, he's a DJ! But his track record is extensive aside from DJ-ing. He is multifaceted in many areas in media, aside from being the Disk Jockey for the American Rock band "Linkin Park". What amazes me most is that he went to Art School with Mike Shinoda!!!! (Art School FTW!). But in all seriousness, once I found out a band member from Linkin Park ACTUALLY DIRECTED the video for the song "Breaking the Habit", I was astonished. Rarely do members within a music group posses the skills to multitask their creativeness, and actually do extremely well. Here's some more info on Mr. Hahn and some of his works...


Joe Hahn, better known as Mr. Hahn, (born March 15, 1977 in Dallas, Texas)[1] is an American turntablist and director best known as the DJ for the band Linkin Park.
Hahn joined Linkin Park, after meeting fellow band mate Mike Shinoda in art school, when the band was called Xero in 1996 as the band's turntablist. Since then, he has directed music videos for most singles of Linkin Park, with the exceptions of "One Step Closer", "Crawling", "Faint", and "Given Up".
As a proficient music video director, Joe has not only directed videos for his band Linkin Park, but he has also directed videos for Static-X, Story of the Year, Xzibit, X-Ecutioners, and Alkaline Trio.
Hahn has also done some special effects for the TV show The X-Files. Along with the special effects for the movie Sphere (film) and TV miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune[2].
In 2005 to 2006, while bandmates Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda were busy with side projects, Hahn shot a short film called The Seed in Los Angeles, California, released in March 2008 and premiered at the Pusan International Film Festival. Hahn also appeared with a minor role in a short film by Filip Engström called Little Pony. In 2005, Hahn opened a concept retail store SURU, located on the famous Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
Via Wikipedia

Tweet Peek??

Damn! I know I'm a Twitter addict, but this might be one unnecessary piece of technology lol. But the idea is still pretty cool. If I was ballin' I would get one...




The TwitterPeek($200) is a Peek for Twitte? Here's the TwitterPeek, looks like the old Peek and used without monthly contracts? And the Amazon are listing the TwitterPeek(No release date) and there is a picture of box on Peter ha's TwitPic. So it is real...
"TwitterPeek keeps you connected with instant tweet delivery, so you’re always the first to receive timely, fun, useful and provocative information direct from the source. You might follow the New York Times for breaking news. Lance Armstrong might invite you along on a bike ride through Hamburg. Oprah might let you in on the latest book she’s reading. Or, better yet, you might discover the coffee shop around the corner is offering free scones until 11 am for all tweeters. You’ll discover an infinite world of conversation with the nifty, pocket-sized TwitterPeek.
Perfect for Twitter addicts, newbies or anyone interested in getting into Twitter, TwitterPeek makes a great holiday gift. It’s everything you love about Twitter packed into a slim, lightweight mobile gadget that works anywhere in the US – no wifi necessary! Tweet, retweet, reply and direct message your favorite celebrities, friends, co-workers and family. TwitterPeek’s intuitive menu, handy scroll wheel and universal tweet inbox make it as easy to master as email. "
- World’s first Twitter mobile device
- Unlimited tweets and direct messages
- Nationwide coverage. No wifi signal necessary
- Includes service for lifetime of device
- No contracts or hidden fees
- “Always on” instant tweet delivery
- Full QWERTY keyboard, large color screen, click scroll wheel
- Long battery life lasts up to 4 days

Via Likecool.com

Me in Anime Form lol

My home girl from AI, Tary, held me down with a quick preview of what's in store for Sim-PLEX x Anime 2k10 fusion haha...
(She literally drew this in 5mins)

Baltimores' own Trey R!!

"This is the first mixtape release from the highly acclaimed artist known as Trey R. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland this emcee has what it takes to make it in Hip-Hop while simultaneously putting his city on the map. Trey R. has performed in shows and featured in numerous mixtapes throughout the DMV area. Please support this local talent, as he is well on his way to super stardom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

We (Sim-PLEX) also featured on the mix-tape as well with "Material Girls", so make sure you support good Hip Hop folks. B-more, what it look like!?!?

TO DOWNLOAD, CLICK HERE

NEW SIM-PLEX!!!!!!

I promised a new leak, and here it is! It's called "Her Life's a Runway". Enjoy!

TO DOWNLOAD, CLICK HERE

Kenna X Kid Cudi

Well, I thought this was pretty funny...and clever.
But I think a Kenna & Cudi collab would definitely be ill-matic! Don't you?

Am I Thirst??

"Although the MacBook has had its share of hardware updates over the last three and a half years, the design for the entry-level white MacBook has remained unchanged. Today Apple has updated the MacBook from top to bottom.

The new MacBook features a built-in battery that last up to 7 hours on a single charge (the same technology is available in the MacBook Pro laptops) and now features an LED backlit screen and the glass mutli-touch trackpad also introduced in the unibody MacBook Pros.

The price is still $999, but it sports a faster processor and larger hard drive, in addition to the new design."
Via Mashable.com

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of my all time favorite albums....EVER!

"A Rush of blood to the Head" is one of my all time favorite albums in existence. This album is by the British, alternative rock band "Coldplay" and AROBTTH is their second studio album, which released in 2002. What makes this album so great? One word, TIMING. I personally believe the best songs, albums, movies, whatever, focus on timing. Timing can be two things: 1) how it relates to your present, or 2) how far ahead of the present something is. AROBTTH consisted of both styles of timing, making it an instant favorite of mine. I was listening to the whole album at work one day, and as I was feeling depressed, "God Put a Smile on Face" came on, instantly brightening up my day. Then later during my work day, my manager was rushing everyone to complete tasks and then "Amsterdam" came on, hosting lyrics such as, "But time, is on your side, its your on your sideeeeeeee now....It's no cause, for concern....". Almost every song on this album has a song that fits a particular time or emotion in your life, now that's what I call timing!

AROBTTH also boasted hit songs like, "Clocks" (Which won a Grammy for Record of the year), "Warning Sign" and "In my Place" (Which won a Grammy for best Rock performace for). Coldplay won Best Alternative Album Grammy in 2002, and numerous other awards domestically. All in all, if you haven't heard the album, please give yourself the pleasure of doing so, I promise you wont be disappointed.

Have you heard of Bert Monroy?

Bert Monroy is a DOPE photo-realist painter who uses photoshop to create what most would take a picture of. If you ever used photoshop, then you know how hard it is to create the simplest of images, but Monroy creates masterpieces for a living. Check out some of his works...


As a photo-realist painter, I have often been asked why I don’t just take a photograph. Good question, when you consider my paintings look like photographs. Well, for one thing, I’m not a photographer. To me, it is not the destination that is important—it is the journey.
The incredible challenge of recreating reality is my motivation. —Bert Monroy
via-bertmonroy.com

Tune in Thursday for...

Yea, we've been on a minor hiatus, but we will be dropping an exclusive leak this THURSDAY for all you cool people who are looking forward to our next project. I promise all this downtown has been used appropriately to create something phenomenal, we just ask for your patience and thirst levels to be extremely high in the wake of something "epic"! Look out this Thursday, right here, so be here...10/22/2009

Julian Beever: "The 3-D Chalk Artist"

Yea, he's TRILL!

"Julian Beever is an English, Belgium-based chalk artist[1] who has been creating trompe-l'œil chalk drawings on pavement surfaces since the mid-1990s. His works are created using a projection called anamorphosis, and create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle."
Via Wikipedia

Sidewalk Art - Mystified (Fleetwood Mac) from cwd543 on Vimeo.

Simply Amazing!!

This is an animated music video for song of arjanM. Cool!

blackhole from arjanM on Vimeo.

Wednesday is for WINNERS!

Who's winning??


Shes NOT...but...



Mila Kunis IS!!!


Winner!!

mmmmhmmmm!

By unanimous decision...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Owwwww!

"TELL EM WHY YOU MAD SON"!

Yea yea yea, I'm a little frustrated right now with my former College-Morgan State University. The popular HBCU has once again let me down with this years Homecoming performance line up. This line up consists of R&B artist Jeremih, Rap artists OJ the Juiceman & Fabolous ( Keep in mind Fab performed last year), and Go-Go band TCB. Now, I really don't care who Morgan brings to homecoming at this point in my life, but neighboring University "Towson" is only brining one artists, and that's Lupe Fiasco.

If you follow my blog, more than likely you will rather attend the Towson concert ( No disrespect to Fab and the rest. Spread love it's the Brooklyn way!). But a few months ago, current Mr. Morgan and I had a drunk debate over what artists Morgan should bring. He was aiming to bring names like Wale, Gucci Mane and Trey Songs. I on the other hand understand the mindset of most HBCU attendees, so I merely suggested he should mix it up to keep an equal attraction. I recommended if he was to bring an artist like OJ the Juiceman, then he should also bring a Kid Cudi, or even a LUPE FIASCO so that ALL Morgan students could enjoy the show. Obviously that ain't work, so now in my mind Towson will reap the benefits where as Morgan slacked.

As a (semi) educated young man lol, I want artists who represent me when they step foot on my campus, personally. As a BLACK COLLEGE, we need artists who will represent us positively . I'm not saying TD Jakes needs to hit stage or anything, but all these "trap rappers" are unacceptable. Period. But shout out to Morgan and those who will be in attendance at tomorrows show, I hope you enjoy it, because Morgan does it for YOU bayybee! Now that's love! If you're attending Towsons Homecoming on the Sunday, make sure you come on time to see my bros Nsomniak light up the stage before Lupe does!!

Peace



SMH!!!!!