Dope Shizz of The Day: Recess - DNA (Video)

I was chilling with my brother today who's like the king of underground listeners and he put me on to this guy named Sene (pronounced Seen). Sene has solo projects as well as projects with his group called Recess. The group is comprised of Sene the rapper and a band that plays instruments and does vocals. I've never heard of the puertorican rapper before but I must say he's a little dope ! He kinda reminded me of J Cole and Kanye when I first listened to him today. And I love his band's harmony in the song ! It's a different mix but very smoove and chill. Definatley worth your time, thank me later.


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My Christmas Gift to Myself

I felt like being creative AND I don't have alot of shoes so I did some music shoes for myself ! Not that crazy about 'em because I kinda messed up but I love the colours !

 

BIG vs. 2PAC -- Really That Deep ?

Played out ? Why yes, yes it is ! It's like comparing a modern day southern rapper to a northern rapper. Two totally different styles and mindsets. It kind of all depends on the style you prefer. 2pac was more poetic and analytical than Biggie ever was. His flow always consisted of some type of metaphorical word play- not at all what Big tried to accomplish.

Big told a story nahdamean ? You might of felt Pac's emotions but you felt Big's whole situation.  You knew how the scene was mapped out whether it be  him with a bunch of females, telling jokes/stories with his boys or that infamous red dot on his boy's head when spotted by the cops. He had an imagination or a memory that he brung to reality in his work which was what I loved about him. I feel as though I should be in another world when I throw my headphones on or turn up my trunk- and Big went ham with the whole mental television thing. 
Pac was a little too poetic for me at times. Like his music is cool I'd be the type to prefer to read his rhymes on paper rather than hear 'em over a beat. His word play were dope, no denying that.. but rap consists of more than just clever word play.


Big was a funny bull. He was a jokester, those are the type of people I love in real life because to me, life his funny and if you can make me piss my pants ? Like after he shatted on shorty (lmfaoooo) ? We can be cool peoples lol. The fact he put comedy in his raps was love.. whether he was trying to or not. 


That's just me tho !  Based off MY personality, that's why I think Big is the better artist.. his train of thought in his art is appealing to me because I can relate more to the way he thinks. But you're not gonna catch me going back and forth with a dude who bleeds and farts 2pac because it's not that deep. Like people really be about to unfriend you in real life because your musical taste differs as far as the whole Big and Pac ordeal. Sometimes it be little teenagers arguing with you at that ! Like teenagers was newborns when they died lol.. I was 7 n 8 when they died but both of their music was played on the radio heavily for years after they died all throughout my teenage years.. yall 1992 kids on down barely eem existed so relax tho ! They are both hot to me but of course, for obvious reasons, everyone has their preference.

What's Your Synopsis ?

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WHO SANG IT BETTER: 1+1 - Beyonce

Yessss I know em both ! But readers, you've gots to tell me who sung it better !

                          Roosevelt Griffin                                   

He looks like he's saying FOH ! I got this !

ORRRRRR

Dondria aka Phatffat !

She's giving that face like knee grow pleaseee !

COMMENT AND TELL ME WHO YOUR VOTE GOES TOO !

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Dondria

Dondria !  This girl is gewd ! But only in videos where she's singing other peoples songs ! I don't know if she writes her own songs or whatever but that "You're The One" song she had ? It was nice and sweet but it was also straight forward as hayle :/. I was disappointed because I was looking for alot more coming from her, you know, the Phatfffat side of her. Don't get me wrong: I like the song because it's a nice, up beat r&b tempo, warm feeling love song.. and it's her first being in the industry. But baby when you have an above average voice and you sing an average sounding song, you sound no better than Keri Hilson (gag), Ciara (gag gag) and etc. And that "Shawty Wasup" that she released shortly after..I wont even get into that Destiny's Child remix sounding stuff lol. She has learn how to make her own song into her own, like she does when she covers other celebrities songs. She might like her own lyrics but when she sings it but it sounds like she doesn't looove or feel  her own because You're The One was a little dry. 

Now I haven't heard the rest of her album yet- I might of heard some songs since I've heard random songs by her but a lot of her work doesn't compare to her covers :(. Personally, I think its J.D. I mean,who on J.D.'s team is still relevant ? Oh. Her duets with that Broadway dude are pretty good though. Broadway is a decent singer but he sounds like he needs to work on his breathing; he seems to strain when he sings sometimes but still decent nevertheless. Nothing a good vocal coach couldn't help with.  Shorty is definatley coming into her own and I can't wait to hear more from her soon. I have been listening to her on youtube for years, my first song being her covering Anthony Hamilton's Charlene. Chile I still listen to that song 'til this day because I still love that song and I love her voice. Dondria has this effortless yet playful voice when she sings. Her personality definitely shows through her covers ! When somebody sing a song and improvise in ways that different from the original singer, and it sounds just as good or better, it'll keep me listening :].

GOOD MUSIC - I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE !

Phatfffat Youtube

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Ty Ultra

Ty Ultra is a 17 year old rap artist from the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. The first time I seen Ty Ultra was when he performed along with several other artists at a concert in North Philadelphia a couple of months back. His music has flavor, his hair is big and his "fan call" is catchy, "Ty Ultraaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !" lol ! His work breaks outside the norm with his catchy rock, techno and popish beats ,where he will talk about specific topics such as Our World or allow his mind wander on his other tracks such as Flourescent Adolescent, which is a rather silly up beat song that I find pretty funny. His music sounds so new age to me !. If the Jetsons where real, Elroy and Judy would definitely groove to his music. It's different and sounds futuristic ! Ty Ultra currently has two mixtapes out at the moment; Color Outside the Linez (2010) and The Accents of I (2011).

How long have you been a rapper ? 
I have been doing the art of music since I was 12 years of age. I took it serious to an extent but didn't really start recording and putting out material until 14. 


What style would you consider your music ?

The style of my work is particularly unique. I would say the way I envision my music is far more than a genre could cover; it would need numerous genres to explain it.



Who are your musical influences ?

My influences mostly were my two cousins who are a musical duo called 787. When I first heard their music, it was really different and the more they created, the more I seen that it was cool to make music how ever you feel instead of conforming to regular music layouts. So yeah, they really opened the way for me.



What made you decide to become a rapper ?

I loved listening to music and my older cousin was like my big bro considering I don't have one so I kind of did the things he did just because I looked up to him. After awhile I fell in love with the art form for my own reasons and never looked back.



What do you hope to accomplish with your music ?

As an artist, I hope to be able to better a persons day with my work. I want a person to be able to turn on one of my songs after a bad day and just put a smile on their face because  in this world that we live in there is so much sorrow that us as people need something to make life a little better.



What do you like to do in your spare time ?

I either draw, do graphic design or research. They are all fun and it keeps my imagination up to par.



What would be your advice for somebody trying to become an artist like you ?

You have to work heard, like seriously work hard if you plan to be successful in this world, but mainly stay true to yourself and people will love to hear you for you.

"My trade is a recording artist or as

 I like to say a musical dream weaver lol"

My favourite song from Ty Ultra would have to be Mysterious Girl Remix. The beat is hot and so is the flow and concept. A prime example of that Jetson steez lol ! The song has a futuristic sound- like right now I see myself right now dancing with robots lol. Yea, I'm silly like that, shoot me but it's mentally relaxing and fun ! One thing I love about Ty Ultra's work is that he's not calling women derogatory names or talking about selling dope or doing drugs to get recognition from the rap community. He has a vivid imagination which he readily exposes onto an instrumental. The music you get is Ty Ultra, which is great because real music is based off of personality.
When somebody makes a song, it's their job to tell a story or create a scenario through my speakers based off of how they would react in the particular situation discussed or the scenario their imagination is producing at the current moment. I want to see what you see too, so if you don't have an imagination and can not creatively describe what goes on in your head, people wont be able to relate and your music (or any art form for that matter) probably wont get far. If you cant be yourself on a track, you're either not ready to record or not fit to be an artist. Look at B.O.B. Dude is weird as ever but his songs knock because his personality pours all over his tracks. Every time he spits, you know it's him...unlike when Trey Songz raps mixtapes. The brotha just sounds like a low-budget Drake ! 


Interested in collaborating, sending beats or listening Ty Ultra's music? #ThankMeLater


Music:

Color Outside The Linez (Mixtape)
The Accents Of I (Mixtape)
Ty Ultra Sound Cloud

Facebook:
Ty Ultra


Twitter:
@Ty_Ultra


Youtube: 
Inside The Ultra


Email:
ultrabookings@gmail.com

- andweout

Shoe Porn.

Ricky Codio Photography

I want these shoes right NOW ! *Actives Thirst*

Them things are badder burnt chicken tho !

I know I know, corny but them shoes are

most definitely the business. If you ever loved 

me and still need to find me a Christmas gift, 

buy me these in a size 10 thanks !

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Ruby Red !

                                                               Ryan Powell Photography

All of a sudden I want a cherry flavored 

starburst tho ! Tight work :].

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Mike Davis - Tattoo Artist

Mike is a 28 year old artist out of Griffin, GA. When I first saw his work, I thought to myself, "yesssss, this is what I'm talking about!". Child you don't understand! I cannot stand the new wave of kitchen-tat artists that have surfaced within the past five years. Everyone thinks that if they can draw in real life, they can tat just as good or better and of course that's not always true. 
Then you have the new age tat-fanatics that only cop kitchen tats because they're either easily affordable, free or or the tat artist goes out their way to get to their customers.  Mike's body art has a lot of definition and flavor, his faces and words legible and detailed with great shading effects. TRUST: If I were a tattoo kind of person AND lived in Georgia, I'd be his canvas !

How long have you been an artist ?
I've been drawing since I can remember. My mom said the first thing I drew was Ninja Turtles with square shells at the age of two and rest is history.. lol. I've been doing tats since 2001-ish.
What style would you define your art ?
I don't know if I have only one way to describe my style. I like experimenting with all art forms and techniques. I am open to any work but I guess I could say I'm passionate about my work and take pride in what I do if it says anything.

I can dig, so who influenced you to become an artist?
Wow, there are lot. Hmmm, throughout my life, my biggest influences were my mom, my best friend Pierre McCummings, my grandma and immediate family. They all pushed me to keep drawing. 
My inspirations as a tattoo artist are people like JD Glisson (R.I.P.), Bobbie & Chris- they all helped me get started into actually tattooing by giving me an apprenticeship in 2001-2002. I did my first real tattoo in 2002 and have been at it ever since. I'll always appreciate them for that! 
What really made me completely focus on my craft was getting laid off at a job I had because of a disagreement with my supervisor. From then I made it my goal to go into business for myself and not worry about being fired. I learned indirectly from great artists like Cartoon, Maya Bailey, Tats by Randy, Brandon Bond, the dark and so talented Paul Booth, Cory Ferguson, Guy Aitchison, Larry Brogan, and a few others I've stumbled across through Facebook and other sites as well as networking.

What are you trying to accomplish with your artwork ?
I honestly don't know fully..lol. I know I just love doing what I do and striving to constantly become a better artist and not be one dimensional. I love learning new things and techniques even from the littlest or simplest things. I do want to get celebrity clientele, start traveling, go to conventions and what not to get more exposure to the different sides of the industry. I also want to get to a level where I'm a respected role model for some!
Definitely a good thing, we need more role models ! So what do you like to do for fun when not doing art?
I like just chillin with friends and like-minded individuals. PS3, anime- I'm into all art forms just about!  I'm into ANY and EVERY kind of music, more into Neo-Soul and R&B but I love rap and rock too.  I also play a few instruments. I love pushing myself and learning new things. I'm into martial arts - I'm close to getting my black belt in Judo and I'm training in Jui-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing so I can be more well rounded. I'm training with a few great fighters- I'm currently training a few new aspects with James Richards Jr., Gregory Dennis, Robert Shonfelt and a great coach Cam Mc Hargue & Kelly El! My Judo background comes from training MOSTLY under sensai Hap Wheeler and ALOT of great friends I made through that club! And with other greats like Leo White, Steve Alphabet, Nick Lowe, Igor Yokimov, Neil Adams...
I'm getting back into music production and soon me and Pierre and Paris King are working on a clothing line as well. Some say I'm a jack of all trades but I just say I know a little about a lot of things.. lol. I'm also trying to start a local boys and girls club once I get everything laid out. There are a few more things but I'lll digress.. lol.

"I love networking and meeting new down to earth people.

 You never know just how simple a convo can open up 

doors or opportunities you never would have

 gotten or knew about. We all need to learn how to help

 one another in order to become stronger." 

Do you have any  advice people you are interested or starting out as an artist/tattoo artist ?
If you decide to get into it, just make sure you treat it like anything else in life that you're passionate about. Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons, have a passion and desire to stick with it and the will to learn and grow. Be able to accept and take criticism. Stay focused on your goals, WORK HARD, learn the history of your craft, WORK HARD, never limit yourself, oh and Hard Work goes a LONG way. :) 


When you decide to get your first tattoo, make sure it's something you want on your body for the rest of your life and that it speaks to YOU! I love when a tattoo has deep meaning or tells a story.

"I would like to formally thank each and every person 

who have ever blessed me with the honor of leaving

 my mark on their skin over this past decade!"

I'm just going to say this right here: I feel as though anyone who can draw a set of hands correctly is talented at art lol. Do you know how many hands I've came across on peoples bodies where some of the hands were noticeably larger than the other, fingers crooked, poorly detailed veins, knuckles fingernails, etc. so this tattoo above is definitely a good look as far as the art and the artist lol. 


This laugh now cry later (or "play now cry later" as the tattoo says) faces have got to be my favorite. Love the detail he put into both of these animated faces. They kind of look a little goofy and I can imagine me making faces like that in the mirror. Yeaaa I'm a silly one lol. Anything with a whole lot of teeth is funny to me so thats why I love those two faces. 


Did you see the detail in that fish ? Love it ! I'm a huuuge fish eater so naturally I like it for that but the scales he designed on that person's arm is that work tho :]. Once again you don't know how many people I know who would've that made that fish look sick, tortured and hungry though, I'm just sayin!


Real positive and heavily involved, I like that. I'm not saying you have to follow in his multi hobbied foot steps but having atleast one talent on your plate to work with is dope within itself- as long as you don't give up !

"Im currently working on building my own website 

but you can look me up on Facebook.

 I have a couple of folders with hundreds of pics

 of my work that I update weekly.

Just shoot me an email & everything fall in to place!"

    - Mike Davis

Interested in his work ? Want to know more about Mike Davis the tattoo artist? Say more ! Here's the 411:

Facebook:

Mike Davis

Email:

Rampage699@hotmail.com

-andweout

Underwater

Model: Honey

Make Up Artist: Mary Ashanti

Photographer: Ricky Codio

Suggestion: If you're on a computer, click on the picture to get its full effect.

I absolutely loveeee this shot ! And it all couldn't have been done without the collaborative trilogy of the people listed above ! I absolutely love the face she's giving the camera. Care free, nothing forced whatsoever, and the make up is really pretty. It goes perfectly with the background, her bra and her the blue undertones she has in this picture. She looks like an exotic mermaid; queen of the Atlantic. She looks to be in her own realm, heavily intoxicated in whatever she's thinking about or doing.  The total focal point of this picture is her vivid emotions and how in tune she seems to be with herself, not caring who or what surrounds her. It's so calm but it screams life to me !


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Death to Gummies

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Cute !

Chill Moody ft. Cody Kahmar "My Eyes" & "Friday"

UPDATE: Wait, but Cody Kahmar just came out today with a solo video about his little girl ! It sounds like he's talking about a lover but its dedicated to his baby girl ! I'm hype lol... Looooooove this ! 
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Ricky Codio

This guy right here has got to be one of the top photographers in the city of Philadelphia. I love his concepts when it comes to developing a scenario for the models. Ricky Codio's quite different than the average photographer. He takes a model doing something ordinary against a plain background and transforms it by way of his computer into this  creative concept. I don't know which software he uses (probably Photo Shop lol), but I've got to learn how to use it one day ! I'm not computer illiterate by any means, but there's so much you can do with technology nowadays that it still blows my mind. Like I said before in one of my previous blog entries, the cameras don't make photography, artists do ! Ricky is blessed with an eye not only for photography but dope art. 

Name: Ricky Codio


Age: 21


How long have you been doing photography ?


I've been a photographer for 3 years.

What type of camera do you use ? 

The camera I use is the Cannon 7D.

What would you consider the style of photography that you do ?

The style is called visual stimulating; I want what you see to be a treat for your sight.

I like the name he gave his style, especially since that is exactly was is work consists of !

What influenced you to do photography ? 

My imagination and my passion to escape from the normal influence me. 

What do you hope to accomplish with it? 

I hope my craft helps me get ahead so that I can focus on screen writing.

What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ? 

I like to work lol, chill with friends and actually have shoots since it's my job but it's also my favorite thing to do.

Do you have any advice for people who are interested in taking up photography?

If you're passionate about what you're, doing it will show.

I love the picture of the first model. She seems to be stepping outside of the box (or in this case, tire) from 'normal life' life into her own reality. Pretty much like a thinking outside the frame concept. 
And shorty's face in that third pic?! As an Eagles fan who has witnessed the poor performance of her team ALL SEASON... I can relate to that girl's terminator transformation face. Lol.
The photo of the model with glass shards covering her face is really stunning. I like her expression and how the light is gazing down from the back, with the darkness surrounding the pieces of glass. She looks sad, as if she wants you to feel her mental pain through her eyes. The broken shards represent a broken soul, displacement. That probably isn't the concept but to me she looks as if something worries her.
I don't know why, but the last picture to me looks like an ad for the water bottle she's holding. Even though the water isn't the focal point of the picture, she seems reacting as if the water has made her rejuvenated, reinvented. I know you're probably thinking.. " Come on Miss X, all that from water though?" I always feel that America is an unhealthy nation and people constantly complain about being fat, tired or lethargic. Little do those type of people know is that if they intake healthy things into their body, they will feel a lot better about themselves - inside and out ! Lol, roll your eyes all you want but to me the picture is an exaggeration of refreshment from the water that she drank.

Ricky Codio

Interested in seeing more of Ricky Codio's pictures ? Want to get in touch with him for more information ? Check the links below !

• Email:
  

  ricky.fallingstar@gmail.com

  
  

  Facebook:
  Ricky Codio Photography/Fallen Stars
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  Twitter: 
  @rickfallenstar
  
  Tumblr: 
  Rickfallenstar
  
  
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Sauda Daye

Natae Daye, best known as Sauda Daye is a 22 year old free lance model born and raised in the city of Philadelphia.
What actually drew me to Miss Daye's work was her hair and her attitude ! First off, she's natural and if you've read any of my previous  hair posts, you'd know how much I live for it. Second, she has a very bold cut and dope hair colour ! Everyone can't pull off a low cut but baby girl, it looks good. on. you. Lol but true fact, anyone who can pull off her hairstyle has what I call ultra beauty. Folk like Sauda are naturally beautiful, they couldn't be ugly if they wanted to because they don't have to rely on hair, make up and accessories to make them attractive. I'm not saying people with hair aren't  beautiful  but we all know how there's alot of people around who've become weave- independent and are insecure without their "crown".

The poise that she contains in her shots holds a certain power. Her look and stance is solid and dominating yet soft, feminine and very modelesque. Sauda has only been modeling for nine months but captures poses alot better than a large portion of beginner models. Heck, I thought she's been modeling for several years judging by her pictures. Lots of beginner/below average models can have that timidly awkward look, under powering the image that both the photographer and stylist have sought out. I should know, after all I used to be one of those awkward, timid models ! 

"I wouldn't consider myself a model,rather someone who
 appreciates the beauty of photography. I've only been in 
front of the flash a few times....but it is a wonderful feeling."

You said that you appreciate the beauty of photography;  What inspired YOU to be that beauty captured behind the camera?

I stumbled across some photos by Dorothea Lange when I was in high school. The photos she took of displaced individuals (I can't remember what event led to the displacement), the way she showed emotion and art in her photos showed me that there's more to taking a picture than just making something look pretty. Raw emotion sometimes makes a photo what it is.

What's your height and weight ? 

I'm 5'9" 139lbs and wear a size 6 dress.

Who are some of the photographer or models whose work you enjoy ?

 Right now, Ricky Codio is one of my favorite photographers. Even though he's  not really well known, his work speaks volumes. As far  as models go, Chanel Iman is one of my favorites.

"I am Philadelphia born and raised, but waiting for the courage 

to venture out on my own. I guess you could say 

I'm a model,but I feel like the term is used too loosely."

Who are some of the photographers you've worked with ? 

I've worked with Aaron Stallworth, Ricky Codio, Andre Boston and a few others.

What do you hope to accomplish with modeling ?

I eventually would like to perfect my craft but I'm not sure what direction I would like to take it. 

"There are always people asking why do [modeling] if you get

 nothing out of it - but what they fail to realize
 is this is something that i love doing."

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my spare time I just chill with my family and write thoughts, poems or whatever comes to mind.


Do you have any advice for beginner/inspiring models ?


Honestly my one piece of advice to anyone who wants to break into any field would be: don't just think about it, make ways for it to become a reality.


Sauda Daye has a bold look on behind the camera yet is such a modest, humble person in real life. Humbleness can allow  a person to learn more about their craft and ways to perfect it because they are more willing watch what goes on in their surroundings, hers being  the model industry, and figure out exactly what they want to accomplish. 
Sauda already hit the nail on head when she said modeling is more than making something look pretty. When one has already figured out that piece of information, they are more likely to exude the intended concept and capture the viewers eyes. To me, modeling is an art form as well as a movement. A model's job is to make the viewer interpret and feel the aura that they're instructed to produce. If that person is a print model for a fashion magazine, their job is to attract all attention to the ensemble. If he or she's posed as a pretty/handsome person dressed in nice clothes, they've already failed the approach.  Modeling isn't about the look, it's about the concept.

 "My inspiration is my mother...she passed away in 2009.

 Shealways believed in me and trusted whatever d

ecisions I made in life"

Want to see more of Sauda Daye's work ? Want to get in contact ? You're Welcome. lol.

Facebook:

Sauda Daye

Twitter:

@yeamynamesrhyme

Tumblr:

Ph3onix Flyy

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