Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Cloud Surfaz!



Cloud Surfaz is back at it! Spaidz & 40 Thousand who are the artists of the group have done it again, with their new remake single called Lemonade, an original track from the artist Gucci Mane. This is their second single they have done remixed from Gucci.



To download the track click here:

http://www.limelinx.com/files/5f2885540802df390858a1527d171638

Please leave comments and feedback!

Here are a few other tracks they've previously released!















Fake I.D & Ray Bans Happen to be my personal favorites.



Follow these cool, talented dudes via twitter!


Personals:
@PlayedBySpaidz & @40Thousand

- I would like to dedicate this post and give a huge shout out to Spaidz/Leon. Today is his birthday people. I hope you enjoy it hun!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Angel Is Smiling


My favorite modern dance peice ever! I felt every movement and the meaning of the dance deeply touched me. Never seen anything more beautiful.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Rihanna - On set of Harder Video


Here are two photo's from the making of Rihanna's Video for "Harder" Featuring Young Jeezy. Okay, yeah so it looks like she's hardly sporting any clothes for this video; she has become so much bolder. But i like the look for the video: Army/Military. It's been said the Rihanna had many boob malfunctions - What a site! I love how Rihanna took the Mickey Mouse ears to another level. Would've been a nice halloween costume if you ask me.
- I cant wait to see the actual video itself.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Great News!

VisualAbstractNYC is here to stay! No moving to Tumblr for us! But if you would like to read about and see some things i am intrested in; away from the things i post here. You can check me out, as myself at BrklynHippieNYC.Tumblr.Com - Some good shit!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Just so you guy's wont be suprised.

I am highly considering converting VisualAbstractNYC.Blogspot.Com to Tumblr. I have already made the page, so if you have a tumblr you can follow me now at VisualAbstractNYC.Tumblr.com . This was very sudden and i didnt actually want to. But after actually fooling around with tumblr, i really believe their services are way better than blogger. The decision is still in the air though. So dont hold me to this!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Back to work!

I decided to take a mini-break from the media this passing weekend. & boy have i enjoyed it! (well at least some of it.) My thanksgiving was grand for all the people that asked, spent it with family and friends and plenty of food in my house, and unfortunately i got my ass whooped in every Nintendo wii game i have. The next day went on to be a flop, with that 40oz bounce party almost everyone went to; which happened to get shut down before it even started. IT WAS WAY TOO MANY HEADS OUT THERE!!! But i got to see many of my friends so i enjoyed that part of my night. Saturday i came down with a horrible case of food poisoning. I seriously felt like i was dying. That lasted for two days until Sunday. Basically my whole weekend was a FLOP! But Today my start of a new week was awesome! I went to 106 and park for the first time with a old friend and his friends. At first the day didn't start off so well but it definitely got better when i got there. I got to meet/see Jim Jones, Bird man, & J Shawn, Bird man's new found artist. You can catch me on television on BET, Wednesday at 6:00 on 106 and park!!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Zoe Saldana: Every Man's Dream




I happened to stumble across these apparently new photo's of Zoe Saldana and one word came across my mind. BEAUTIFUL! This woman has such a beautiful auora to her and she's a very talented actor. Gotta love her. But i must ask men, How much are you guys feeling her?








Kanye West "All Black Everything"



So i'm sure many of you have noticed, Kanye's been kinda M.I.A since the taylor swift incident. Clearing his mind to get back right! That overseas trip he's on must be doing him some type of good, hence the nice smile he has on his face for the paps.






Sunday, November 22, 2009

Vera Wang Glam Princess


Hearing about this new fragnance i was very excited. This is the fourth collection in the Vera Wang Princess fragnance series. I bought the Original Vera Wang Princess Parfum when it first dropped in 2006 and i was very pleased. One of my favorite fragnances. I also love the bottle that they have the fragnance in, very catchy. Flower Princess was the second fragnance introuduced in 2006. Last year Vera Wang also came out with "Rock Princess" which dropped april 2009. I have not had the pleasure of testing but the bottle it comes in is black, pertaining to the rock theme. I've heard that the smell is grand! So when seeing this new fragnance im excited to test it, but when i do, i was the least bit pleased. It doesn't smell horrid, but i do honestly believe it could have been better. The ad is beautiful as always, but i would reccomend this fragnance again, to teens. It will be available in Macy's in December 2009. But expect to see the ads for this fragnance before it actually drops, so dont get confused!
Prices:
Toilette Spray 3.4 fl. oz.: $72.00
Toilette Spray 1.0 fl. oz.: $45.00
Satiny Body Lotion fl oz.: $32.00

Cirus Fantasy by Britney Spears

Honestly speaking, When i went to smell this new fragnance, i thought it would smell horrid! Much to my suprise it didn't smell too bad at all. A grand mix of Fruits and florals, this is a perfect gift for Teens. From parent to child or friend to friend. As for grown women i do not suggest this fragnance.
-This fragnance is available at Khol's
Price:
Parfum Spray 1 fl. oz.: $35.00

Miss Dior Cherie

The smell of this Parfum is Grand! In my new issue magazine i got to sample smell the Parfum and L'eau and my what a smell it was! This new L'eau fragnance i believe will be a hit! For all the men out there that are shopping for that lucky lady, i think this would be a amazing gift! (Perfumes and Colognes are the best gifts when you cant think of anything else also). I will definitly buying a bottle of this fragnance, and ladies treating yourself to this wouldnt be such a bad idea also.

Prices:
EAU DE PARFUM
Parfum spray 1.7 oz: $72.00
Parfum spray 3.4 oz: $92.00
Perfumed body lotion 6.8 oz: $45.00
Perfumed shower gel 6.8 oz: $42.00
Perfumed body creme 6.9 oz: $70.00

L'EAU (new)
Miss Dior Cherie L'eau: $80.00

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Oh the misery!

Today was such a totally awesome day, sadly i didn't enjoy it because of family issues. I'm convinced my family pretty much thinks i wont have much of a successful future. I definitely cant wait to prove them wrong.
Anyways, today was dress for success for day in my school; and boy was it awesome. Everyone looked so great! I was really pleased with how it turned out. Thanks to everyone that liked my outfit and said i was one of the best dressed. (the dress came with sad repercussions.) I would definitely like to shoutout my good friend Jasmin that attends my school for putting the whole event together. Pictures coming soon!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Fuckery in Trinidad!

Watch as this Trini woman beats her man because she is vex he wont take her home. The side comments from other men and the way this woman acts is just pure comedy. Big up's to all my Trini's, including me!




Chris Brown Gets Fan Attacked!

This is very unneccesary and uncalled for. I really feel like we should all just get over this Chris Brown & Rihanna statement of our lives and MOVE ON! What's done is done, it's in the past? Wanna hold a grudge? Fine, it wont do you any good. He has millions! Peep the madness.



SMH at the males saying "smack that bitch."
What does this say about them as men?

Rihanna Photoshoot Video

I came across this video looking at certain Rihanna sites and i must say i adore. <3 Kudos/ shoutouts to Rihannanow.com for this. I love Rihanna's style. It's so edgy and fits her so damn well. Rihanna never disappoints. Keep doing your thing Rih Rih!


Kanye West & Amber Rose




Check out the couple in Rome shopping. Doing as the Romans do i guess?
I love how the pair both have on matching sneakers, Cement 3's at that. Lovely. <3
Come to think of it.. this is my first time seeing Ms. Amber without some shoes/heels and she looks good.



Chris Brown - "Crawl"

So today i saw Chris Brown's video "Crawl". There's been speculation that Cassie is supposed to be representing Rihanna in this video.. It seems understandable.
Check it out for yourself:


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Im Back!!


I am back. We are back. VisualAbstractNYC and I!

So much as taken place since we've last spoken and i apologize for the lack on posts. But i am back! I've been doing everything lately; to give you a recap on my life. School, soccer, partying, single, photoshoot. Just about everything. Anyways, i dont want you guys to get too caught up in my past; i rather just look towards the future. Keep checking back for updates, cause i promise there shall be plenty.
I also wanna just give shoutouts to everyone who stuck around with VisualAbstractNYC while i wasn't posting; i apologize to you guys. Just make sure you tell a friend to tell a friend that VisualAbstractNYC.blogspot.com is BACK!

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Until then...

Monday, September 14, 2009



Check out Kanye west and Amber Rose at the 2009 Vma's last night. Kanye west and Amber Rose is the hottest, best dressed couple out to me, HANDS DOWN!






So im sure everyone has saw or heard what Kanye West recently did to Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMA's. Here is what i honestly think about the whole situation...
-i am honestly happy that MTV are giving other artists chances, because god knows beyonce can stand not to win an award. She's beyond talented. I was very happy for taylor swift, but what kanye said was HIS opinion. Thats how he felt, hell yeah Beyonce video was probably better but he said what he what he had to say. Although i feel like him coming on the stage in the middle of her speech and grabbing the mic from her was BEYOND rude, he did say "im really happy for you and im going to let you finish." I know it probably seems like im taking Kanye's side here, but im not taking any side. Kanye was right and Kanye was wrong, in all i dont see why people were so damn shocked. This is not the first time Kanye has done something beyond retarded. Besides that, i just feel like people need to get over this now. I honestly feel bad for taylor swift but Beyonce gave her her moment (which i commend beyonce for doing although i feel like she did it for her image) we have to let this go already.


Kanye has also released an apology to taylor swift via his website/blog and told people how he feels. You can check that out at Kanyeuniversecity.com

If you havent seen the shit that went down with kanye west and taylor swift at the Vma's you need to do so ASAP! The videos of what went down have been removed from Youtube and the most that remains is commentary and audio, so goodluck!

Discuss..

Thursday, August 20, 2009

"Digital Girl" Jamie Foxx, Drake, The Dream, Kanye West

This video is nice, i like the effect on the girls & they are all some very beautiful females. The artists looked like they all had fun on the the set of this video. Although i dont really like drake much i always give him his props when his shit is fire & his verse on this track was tuff, so was kanye's. i loved when Kanye said.
"plus all good girls wanna go bad"
"they say i dress white but ma swagg so urban"

I love it..
Watch it for yourself.

Omarion Dropped From Young Money

It was confirmed yesterday that Omarion was officially dropped from Young Money Records. I've hurd so many hilarious tweets about this yesterday like "How you get fired on your day off." I think this is honestly kinda fucked up, although Omarion wasnt doing much or producing any "fire" since his B2k days to drop him just like that is like, wow. I want to hear the official story from a Young Money rep before i speak any much further on this, BUT i must say; im sure most of you have heard that Bow wow was recently SIGNED to Young Money. (which is why the photo above was chosen for this post) I wonder how this will affect their relationship. Music wise and friendship wise.

I wish Omarion the best of luck although i stopped supporting him after he caused the fall of B2k. lol

Run This Town- Jay-z, Rihanna, Kanye West

Last night the whole video for Run This Town was Leaked! As you may know there was a "trailer" out for the video before it was supposed to drop. I guess crazed fans couldnt take it and leaked the video. I must admit this is probably the best video out right now. It sucks on the artists behalf that the video was leaked, But im glad i got to wake up to such an awesome video.

Check it for yourself before the sites catch on and ban it!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Sarah Stokes Stabs Husband




Former Making the Band member Sarah Stokes was arrested for stabbing her husband and so called manager Tony at their Moreno Valley, CA home. Sarah apparently fell down some stairs after getting into an argument with her husband Tony and blamed the bruises and cuts on him. From what we know, Sarah grabbed a knife and stabbed Tony in the arm as their three children watched it all go down.

The police have charged Sarah with Domestic Violence and Assault with a deadly weapon. In response to the incident, her lawyer states that both Sarah and Tony have a loving relationship and somehow Tony got hurt while helping Sarah from her fall


That sounds so dumb! Tony got hurt from helping sarah from the fall!? Sarah needs to get a new lawyer asap. Before her ass gets got.

Danger, 10 months pregnant!

When she was supposedly pregnant, right after the end of "for the love of Ray-J" and then she said she wasnt, was that all a lie for the media to calm down w. the accusations???
This is crazy! i wonder who the baby father is.

Just remember:
DANGER SHE SMASHED THE HOMIES!

Nia Long goes "Naked" for PETA


She didnt really go naked. Thanks to photoshop and airbrushing this ad was made possible.
Here's what she had to say about going naked rather than wearing fur..

“In being a responsible adult and really understanding what happens for one fur coat and how many animals are killed and slaughtered for one fur coat, it just isn’t worth it to me.

When I became a mother, I started to really understand the importance of all living creatures in a way that I didn’t ever think about before. And I’ve realized how important it is that we really take responsibility for … treating animals with love and care just like we would any human being. There’s no difference, in my opinion, [between fur and] slavery or the Holocaust. It’s just that we’re not dealing with human beings, we’re dealing with animals, but it’s still a living thing.”


I would love to do one of these ads btw. :]

Im BACKKK!

Yup, i know! i havent updated in a while. But with a twitter i see it like, whats the point? ( twitter.com/brklynhippie ) follow me! so anyways, im back to update all the time and shitt! Ive been working ohdee, partying, chilln. Just having mad fun. so thats basically how i've been.
Get ready for some great posts!
Peace & Love.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Teyana Taylor. The Attention Whore




Teyana Taylor, Chris Brown and Omarion dropped this photo of them showing off their abs.
I guess that wasn't enough so she then dropped these photos..










smh at Teyana for exposing herself for attention. Never felt her much anyways...

"Make Her Say" Kid Cudi. Kanye West. Common

This Video is SERIOUS! Cudi, Kanye & Common all on one track is Lyrical heaven. Smooth joint.



Monday, June 29, 2009

Kanye West x Amber Rose



Seems like everyone pulled out their tan timbo's for the B.E.T awards, eh? I know this is black television but damn kanye, i would like to see something more smooth. He pulled it off rather nicely i must say though. & everyone knows how i feel about amber rose, shes definitly a bad ass chick! I love this couple!!

Jay-Z Shuts Down Chris Brown's Performance. SMH!





Hova threatened to pull out of the show if Chris Brown went anywhere NEAR the B.E.T stage.


Chris had been rehearsing and everything and Jay-Z pulled the plug on him single-handedly because everyone (record label, execs, etc) gave BET the ok for Chris to perform. I know as a fan of Michael’s I was disappointed because even though Chris is going through all that mess with Rhi-Rhi he is a Great performer and he will never be Michael Jackson but he is the most like him right now.



Thats ridiculous. I understand Jay-z may be against what happened with the domestic violence of the whole Chris Brown and Rihanna situation. But i think for this particular night, this should have been overlooked. They should have looked past what Chris Brown did in the past like the record labels and execs did & let Chris Brown Perform Reguardless. How dare they let Jay-Z do such a thing, because he has money!? That was a night to be celebrated for the life of the late great Michael Jackson, and god knows how much Chris Brown looked up to him. That is absurd!

Discuss...

MJ's Child Molester Accuser LIED!


This is Just Ridiculous! I am so shocked and appalled.

After the sudden death of Michael Jackson Evan Chandler tells the truth. Evan- ”Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all of this was my father lies to escape from being poor.”
In 1993, Chandler told a psychiatrist and police that he and Jackson had engaged in sexual acts that included oral sex, the boy gave detailed description of Jackson’s genitals. The case was settled out of court for a reported $22 million, but the strain led Jackson to begin taking painkillers. Eventually he became addicted.
Now maybe for the remorse of his death Chandler decides to tell us the truth. ” I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ”.Evan Chandler was tape-recorded saying amongst other things, “If I go through with this, I win big-time. There’s no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever…
Under the influence of a controversial father (Jordan Chandler) told his son to tell that Jackson had touched his penis.Jordan Chandler then told a psychiatrist and later police that he and Jackson had engaged in acts of kissing, masturbation and oral sex, as well as giving a detailed description of what he alleged were the singer’s genitals.
” Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.”
So basically he's responsible for the death of the King Of Pop. How does it feel to know you killed mentally and in ways Phyiscally, The Great Late Michael Jackson. My heart really goes out to the Jackson family. I wish Michael was alive to witness this fucking basterd tell the truth.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Lady Gaga Does Maxim Magazine


& might i say she looks HOT! I mean just smoking, i love her style and look.



Enjoy, Cause it is quite a sight!

Michael Jackson On the Cover of Time & TV Guide




Enjoy!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson

Yes, i apologize for being late. I've just been so busy. But i've been following up on the whole story every day. This is just tragic. I was honestly one of the few to even find out. I was sitting at home, watching the news when the breaking news came in. I was devasted. At first i was shocked that he passed when he was about to go on concert and all. But now, im shocked over HOW he died. Not much over that he died, because everyone has to go at some point. Damn, this is wild. In the newspaper today they claimed that Michael Jackson was the "King of Popping Pills." this is ridiculous. Since he passed, i feel as if people are taking advantage. My Condolences go out to his family and close ones.

Kid Loses His Mind Because His Mom Cancels His Online Gaming Account

This is ridiculous, Yet Very Funny. Lmao @ the older brother i believe setting up the camera to catch all of this. smh, lol. This so reminds me of a comedy standup i recently saw with Arie Spears that went as so,

Black mom: YOU BETTER FUCKING CLEAN UP THIS MOTHERFUCKING ROOM, IF I COME IN HERE AGAIN AND THIS FUCKING ROOM AINT MUTHAFUCKING CLEAN IMMA TAKE THAT GAME CONTROLL AND TIE IT AROUND YOUR MOTHERFUCKING NECK, CLEAN IT UP!!!
White Boy (friend): WTF MAN, she cant fucking do that. This is your fucking space. You need to fucking say something. shes invading your privacy. Want me to go say something?
Black boy (the son): ::speaking like the slavery days:: You get from round here w. all that foolishness. my parents is good folks. they gives me foods, they gives me shelters. i dont want no troubles. get from here! GET!

Lol. Yes that was a very random moment, but it was funny to me. One of the best comedy standups ever. If you havent caught it yet, its called "Shaq & Cedric's All Star Comedy Jam"

Watch the video here:




My little brother is a gaming fean, just like this boy. I told him that may be him if my mom takes away his XBOX 360. He said im right, lmao!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The Simmon's Sisters Launch "Pastry Capsule"




Vanessa and Angela Simmons have launched their new clothing line for Pastry called "Pastry Capsule" for Macys. If the two are sporting clothing from the line, it doesnt look half bad. I just hope that it's not any kiddish clothing line such as graphic tees because they do do alot for Girls Scouts USA and all. The two girls look beautiful nonetheless though.





T.I Catches a Virus Behind Bars


No, it's not from dropping the soap. Lets think positively for T.I okay? :

Incarcerated rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris’ Arkansas prison has reportedly been hit with an unknown virus outbreak which has resulted in suspended visiting hours.
While the rapper’s health condition is currently unknown, the virus is reportedly spreading throughout the facility.
Authorities say visits with inmates have temporarily been suspended at the federal prison in Forrest City because of an illness outbreak. The prison says visits have been temporarily suspended because of a number of inmates with a “suspected gastrointestinal virus.”
Prison officials say they don’t yet know what’s sickened the inmates, but that they don’t suspect swine flu. A prison official says visiting hours will resume once the virus is contained. (WXVT News)
Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson Traci Billingsley has confirmed the virus’ existence.
A number of inmates recently became ill and have been treated at the prison, said Traci Billingsle. The symptoms appear to dissipate within 48 to 72 hours, she said. “Swine flu is not suspected because these all are all gastrointestinal-related,” Billingsley said. Visits were suspended Friday.
They will resume when medical personnel are certain there is no risk of exposure, Billingsley said. The prison in Forrest City is a low-security facility housing male inmates, including rapper T.I., who is serving a yearlong sentence on a weapons charge. (The Morning News)
No information on Tip’s health conditions have been released as of today (June 22).
This is pretty sad, seeing as how he's in jail and all and he's a good man. Let's just hope the best for him and his family.

Tina & Matthew Knowles ; SEPERATED

Beyonce parents are seperated!? Im not too suprised. When's the last time you've seen these two together?

Hi SoulgirlMy mother is a friend of Tina Knowles. They often go to the same nail/hair salon together and catch up whenever Tina is in town. Tina told my mother that her and Mathew have been seperated for at least a year now and are living in different homes even though they have kept their main house.Tina spends all her time running around after Beyonce and Solange and focusing on the clothing line which has kept her busy through the seperation. You won’t see them getting divorced anytime soon and they also remain dedicated to supporting both of their daughters. Mathew’s narrowmindness and lies have seen Tina turn her back on him and his dealings. She will always love Mathew but she can no longer live in his controlling ways.
I am not suprised with Mrs. Knowles for walking away from a controlling man. She's very successful without him with the clothing line and all. Great for her!

Chris Brown STAY AWAY!


The Chris Brown and Rihanna Fiasco has kind of been settled. Although i think this is a dumbass punishment and i think it's not needed. The judge has made her decision:

As part of the plea deal struck by Chris Brown on Monday (June 22), the singer was issued a “stay away” order by Judge Patricia Schnegg that requires the singer to avoid his former girlfriend for the next five years, according to Rihanna’s attorney.
Donald Etra told a group of reporters outside the courthouse that his client didn’t think the “stay away” order was necessary. Rihanna was previously granted an order of protection against Brown, but the pair briefly reunited at a Miami mansion owned by Diddy following the alleged assault.
Now, however, the two will be required to keep their distance.
Under the guidelines of the order, Etra said the pair won’t be able to have even a distant, cordial relationship. Brown cannot contact Rihanna at all, while Rihanna reaching out to Brown would be considered a violation on Brown’s part, punishable by law. Should they both appear at an event, Brown would be required to stay at least 10 yards away from his former girlfriend.
Etra said the order was issued for the duration of Brown’s five-year probation, although the judge said she would reconsider the issue when Brown is sentenced in August.
Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault charges and will be sentenced to up to 180 days of community service in Virginia. Had he gone to trial, Brown could have faced up to four years and eight months in prison. Brown must also enroll in domestic-abuse courses.
While i think that the community service in virginia is okay, and enrolling in domestic-abuse courses is proper also. But Five Year Probation to stay away from Rihanna!? I dont have a problem with it. But we all know that they are going to come together at some point in those five years, especially if it's at an awards show. So if they happen to bump into each other when entering or departing an awards show, should he run away without a little hello or hug? Get real...
Discuss...

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day


Happy Father's day to all the dad's out there. I especially want to give a HUGE, father's day shoutout to all the mother's out there that play the role of both mother and father. My mom and dad was always around, but mother's that manage to do both warm my heart forreal. Other special shoutouts to:
Malaki's dad.
Justine's mom
Tiara's Mom
Angel's dad
Rebecca's dad
Booskie's poppy

and of course, the best dad of them all. MY FATHER, Rodrick!





"A father is a banker provided by nature."




"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection."



"Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad."
-- I got my dad an ipod btw. 4GB if im not mistaken. He loves it. I downloaded music for him into it already and everything. Can you believe he was willing to give me back the money that i spent on it. lol. Silly Man! & i cooked him a slamming breakfast! Crissonts, Homemade pancakes, Omlette, Sausage and Bacon & fresh squeezed orange juice. LOVE THY FATHER!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Amber Rose is Planting Seeds






Amber Rose is doing what she does best, besides shopping. Photoshoots. I fucking adore this chick. Here's a couple of photo's from her shoot with magazine Planting Seeds. Enjoy!



Electrik Red Joins the Fight to Legalize Gay Marriage


Electrik Red joins the fight against Prop 8 in California which denies gay people from getting married. I am so against the fact letting people who are in love and what to commit get married. I am happy that they are fighting against this. I love this group, they're all pretty young women and i hope they excel in their music career.