Hit Me on My Twitter

At my job Porter Novelli (I also designed the website) we recently had Biz Stone come in and have a personal Q&A with us. I got to brush up on my drawing chops and I designed this poster for this event. He was really personable and did not take himself too seriously. After everything though--I still don't see how the business model of Twitter works.

Twitter has invaded pop culture and it wasn't going to be long before someone made a song about it--or perhaps several people would make a song about it.

Here are a few that stood out to me.

Jooce - Hit me on My Twitter:
I saw the video shoot for this one at mug lounge NYC. I was DJing next and they went Waaay over their time slot. There was all underage girls and they were taking crumpled up one dollar bills and making it rain in the shot. It was funny to see them keep picking it up and reusing it

C Teezy - Hit Me on My Twitter:
I think this one actually ripped one U-terns track directly. They just slowed it down and put a new snare over it. Classy Rip bro. This is the original track. See Disco Sizzurp on his playlist. He is also one of my favorite producers and he owns Beat Street Records.

Mistah F.A.B. - Hit Me on Twitter
Possibly the best sounding one. Even though he sounds almost exactly like T-Pain. In fact it almost sounds like Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain - Blame It. This song is a guilty pleasure for me when I'm getting ready in my room.

J-Eye - Follow Me (Twitter Song)
Not bad. Good harmonies

I'm barely on Twitter. I don't really use it much.

Designing your Fitness

I've always struggled with finding ways to get fit that also work with my hectic lifestyle. I used to have an $80 per month gym membership a the New York Sports Club and that didn't work out for me because:

• I hated spending that $80 per month.
• I'm a bit shy about working out.
• Every time I got in the zone I was interrupted by one of the personal trainers who wanted to sell me one of their overpriced one-on-one packages under the guise of wanting to help me out with my workout.
• Although the showers appeared clean I was still icked out.
• The whole process of packing a gym bag and going to the gym seemed to take up so much time.

I've also tried other ways to stay fit but each had their share of woes.

• I could never seem to make it to my intramural volley ball games.
• Running made my shins hurt.
• I'm too much of a hedonist to diet.

Recently I've found a new tool to help me out that I love love love. I'm doing these downloaded audio podcasts from yogadownload.com. There are a lot to choose from with a wide range of difficulty and durations. They are also the right price at $1 - $5. Way better than what I was spending at the gym. They also have a nicely designed website which counts alot for me.

I like em blasting off my computer speakers but you could also put them on your ipod. Some of the poses are a bit confusing for me but the classes also come with pdfs of the poses in order. This helps but i think it would have been even better to integrate these into the class and have it like a movie. They should try editing some together with the pose guide.

Try their free trial class 20 Minutes of Power.

My favorite classes from them:

• 8 Minute Abs I don't have time to mess around I need to hit the goods fast.
• Dawnelles Hip Opening Flow #2 Shes got a super sexy voice and it focuses on spreading your legs wider. Not too bad for the love life.

Speaking of working out. I recently designed some flyers with tear offs for a personal trainer in Park Slope. I did this under the creative Direction of TankIndustries who also had previously designed their nice logo. See pics below. Click to view larger.






This was fun to do. The bottom part tears off and become like a business card style thing. The client was awesome and even allowed for a little 'white space'. They are super happy and these rack cards represent their fun energetic outlook and even fit in a regular envelope so they can mail them to prospective or defunct clients.

Soul Finger Sam

Fortunately I was invited to play with SoulFinger Sam next week at an art inspired party called family affair in Clinton Hill.

Against the Grain in Digital Photography

I'm trying to learn how to work my camera better. I have a canon power shot S3 IS.



I really like it a lot. It has an amazing zoom. But alas, I'm still looking for ways to further reduce my digital grain with what I thought was a mid-level camera (Currently on sale for $319.99 on Amazon). Am I asking for too much?


I use this camera for my graphic design product shots, chronicling my 'DJ career, and sometimes at personal events. Because of its design its easy to hold and great for those candid shots but I am struggling a bit trying to get really professional looking product shots. Things always come out a bit too grainy for my taste. With sort of a slight RGB glow to things on the edges. I've tried using external lighting (albeit not professional) and using a tri-pod but I'm still battling with it this. Maybe there is something I'm missing... How do you reduce grain in your semi-pro digital photography?

See an example of a shot I took below.

KILL YOU TO DEATH!

Crazy life has prevented me from achieving my full nerd potential and keeping an updated blog.

Today there is a dance party in the streets (parade to Washington Square Park) I'm gonna hit up, that has an afterparty at Element. Hope its not wack. Its NY's first annual Dance Parade. Lots of dance organizations involved and is actually being used to help overturn the cabaret laws.

I recently found this old hour-long electro mix that has some really good parts in it. Especially exactly at 55 minutes. The best is when the foreign Russian sounding DJ ominously comes on the Mic.

Direct Control Radio Mix


A little Mr. Oizo never hurts, either.

Mr. Oizo - Flat Beat

3BICDP!

Yo come to the party!

brandnew

New Years is coming up. My priorities have changed so much in the past year. And I want to be even better.

My New Years resolution. (I never actually had one before).
Be more punctual.

If I can get that under control--it would greatly improve my life. For New Years, I am leaving New York and going to New Orleans. But if i was staying in New York I would be at one of these...
New Years Parties


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New Years Dream : New Years Eve

The Pleasure Corporation with the support of TheDanger and
a half dozen artist organizations is building the New
Years Eve event you dream of.

New Years Dream : December 31st through January 1st

Dozens of artists and performers are transforming two
spaces into the most decadent and intimate celebration of
new beginnings that this city has seen.  Featuring music
by Rich Medina, Adam Matta, Akim Funk Buddha, the Maracatu
Drum Core, and the Ruel String Band. Experience the beauty
& burlesque of Ooh La Luz, daring do from Poofy the Clown,
two thousand seven acts of indulgence by Boring Incorporated,
massive art and much much more.

Proceeds from this event benefit the rebuilding of the 9th
Ward of New Orleans.  The immense need continues and we
are doing all we can to support our sister city.

Save the date, full details will be revealed next week.
Two thousand seven will be the best year of your life.
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Mad Suspect New Years

Sunday December 31st
BANG IT OUT New Years Eve Party 07
w/ The Captain + Shark
Drop The Lime
Egg Foo Young
after the 4 - The Bangers

$60 -ALL YOU CAN DRINK - 10 - 4

$50 pre sale tickets available at Savalas

Savalas
285 Bedford St. bet. S. 1st + Grand St.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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The Rub New Years Eve Party

Sunday, December 31, 2005
The Rub New Years Eve Party
DJ Ayres, Cosmo Baker & DJ Eleven
with guest DJs Catchdubs, Caps & Jones
Rahnon's Birthday!
Free Champagne Toast at Midnight
Free food 9PM - 10PM
Party 10PM – 4AM
$50 tickets
Tickets available at TicketWeb.com
Southpaw
125 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215


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Also it would be ridiculous not to recap on the ridiculously beautiful street art show this past weekend. The line was 6 blocks long to get in to this free show. It took hours for us to get in--luckily we could take took turns holding the place in line. But it was absolutely worth it. The vibe was awesome. Some people were buying soda and giving it away.