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MUSE: Little Goddess,LAKSHMI LOTUS meets The Fire Liogon, I-Chi

<div style="text-align: center;">My next piece's inspiration manifested as LOTUS LAKSHMI at my opening last night. For the first time, little goddess met I-CHI, the young fire liogon, her dream vehicle & soon-to-be friend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/Liogon-Kimaya-Lichiban600.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still recovering from the amazing night that just took place at the LOTUS Gallery. ..will post pics soon. Thank you for everyone who made it out, we got a slice of the Brooklyn Renaissance in full effect. Also thanks to those who couldn't make it & sent me well-wishes, as well as those who were there in spirit. I feel ever more blessed to know all the beautiful people in my life. </div><div style="text-align: center;">[thanks to Stephanie R. for the photos & bringing the little goddess into my life]</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

MUSE: Little Goddess,LAKSHMI LOTUS meets The Fire Liogon, I-Chi

My next piece's inspiration manifested as LOTUS LAKSHMI at my opening last night. For the first time, little goddess met I-CHI, the youn...

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LIFE AS A CAT :: inspiration

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/GraceJonesNews1_0.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdimitri-from-paris%2Fslave-to-the-rhythm-by-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fdimitri-from-paris%2Fslave-to-the-rhythm-by-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/dimitri-from-paris/slave-to-the-rhythm-by-grace-jones">Slave to the Rhythm by Grace Jones</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dimitri-from-paris">Dimitri From Paris</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fyakutra%2Flove-is-the-drug-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fyakutra%2Flove-is-the-drug-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/yakutra/love-is-the-drug-grace-jones">Love Is the Drug - Grace Jones</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/yakutra">yakutra</a></span></div><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Frogerbellair%2F07-feel-up-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Frogerbellair%2F07-feel-up-grace-jones&show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=00ffe5" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/rogerbellair/07-feel-up-grace-jones">07-feel up grace jones</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/rogerbellair">rogerbellair</a></span>

LIFE AS A CAT :: inspiration

Slave to the Rhythm by Grace Jones by Dimitri From Paris Love Is the Drug - Grace Jones by yakutra 07-feel up grace j...

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MUSE :: Kimaya

<div style="text-align: center;">KIMAYA - Sanskrit for 'divine'.<br />She is definitely a little goddess. I recently was commissioned to paint her, which I am super excited about. I actually got back to doing art full time by drawing children first-kids are huge inspirations...they always keep me in check and in touch with my own inner child. When she first came with her mom (whom I also doing a piece for) to visit my place and take photos for the piece, she just loved the fact that there was art everywhere. She asked me to give her a sketch book and started drawing her own piece. While working she had several spontaneous outbursts of "I am an artist!" proclamations. It was a wrap for me. I am her number one fan.<br /><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/KimayaxLichiban2tint-600.jpg" /> <img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/KimayaxLichiban0-600.jpg" /></div>

MUSE :: Kimaya

KIMAYA - Sanskrit for 'divine'. She is definitely a little goddess. I recently was commissioned to paint her, which I am super excit...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY :: pharaoh

<DIV align="center"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/-1-8.jpg"></DIV><DIV align="center">source : Yah of <a href="http://cocolah.blogspot.com">Cocolah</A></DIV>

PHOTO OF THE DAY :: pharaoh

source : Yah of Cocolah

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ARTIST TO WATCH : RAYE 6

<div align="center">Grammy-status: </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.raye6.net/">RAYE 6</a>'s debut album UNIVERSAL LOVER. </div><div align="center"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/raye6-house.jpg" /></div><div align="center">the first single from the album is available for $.99.  support true artistry by buying her music on <a href="http://itunes.com/raye6/universallover">iTunes</a>.</div><div align="center"><object height="340" width="560"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2v9prZQ2fkA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> from her new video for UNIVERSAL LOVER. if you've been to her shows, you know what to expect... minimum a spectacle and unlimited fantasy. don't miss out, she and the bubble girls will take you on a wildly sensual sonic & visual trip .</div><div align="center">RAYE is #1</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/19767_1375923840569_1306045085_1109.jpg" /></div>

ARTIST TO WATCH : RAYE 6

Grammy-status:  RAYE 6 's debut album UNIVERSAL LOVER.  the first single from the album is available for $.99.  support true artistry by...

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the two faces of ASHA PUTHLI

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q202/licsi777/ashaputli-lichiban.jpg" style="width: 491px; height: 271px;" /><br />yin<br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9VWtzFnWD9M&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><object height="385" width="480"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9VWtzFnWD9M&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /></object><br />yang<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TJh2sLe5Nzk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TJh2sLe5Nzk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object></div></div>

the two faces of ASHA PUTHLI

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FREE DOWNLOAD :: NNEKA x J.PERIOD : Ther Madness (Onye-Ala)

<a href="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/blackblondie/754772209_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c84/blackblondie/754772209_l.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 482px;" /></a>I've just had a chance to get more familiar with this <a href="http://www.jperiod.com/">J.Period</a> x <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld">Nneka</a> collaboration project that was recently released as a free download. It didn't take much for the German-Nigerian singer/MC to get me completely fall in love with her. Her voice is simultaneously raw and sweet, a quality that makes her so compelling and is one of the most authentic artists I've seen out there (she reminds me of Lauryn Hill in many ways). Most people I know whose opinion I respect have the same instant 'I love her' reaction. I've first seen her in one of the issues of CLAM Magazine a couple of years ago, and my blog partner Sarah was raving about her on our blog <a href="http://wronglips.blogspot.com/2008/10/mama-wantsmusic-that-changes-things.html">Wronglips</a>. She is super inspiring, a voice of love straight from the heart of Africa. I definitely recommend her mixtape and I also suggest to support her by buying her album <span style="font-style: italic;">Concrete Jungle</span> when it drops in a month. Nneka will be on tour in the US in February, 2010 in support of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Madness (Onye-Ala) & Concrete Jungle</span> releases.<br /><em>The Madness (Onye Ala) </em>is an introduction to <strong>Nneka’</strong>s new album coming out this February on Yo Mama/Decon/Epic, titled <em>Concrete Jungle</em>. Featuring artists such as <strong>M-1</strong> (<strong>Dead Prez</strong>), <strong>Jay Electronica</strong>, <strong>Zumbi</strong> (<strong>Zion I</strong>), <strong>Rakaa</strong> (<strong>Dilated Peoples</strong>), <strong>Aceyalone</strong> (<strong>Freestyle Fellowship</strong>), <strong>General Steele</strong> (<strong>Boot Camp Clik</strong>) & <strong>Talib Kweli</strong>. <strong><br />Download J.Period & NNeka Present: The Madness (Onye-Ala) Free</strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-5mTaTiIruhF-MKO6Av21vuVH0venWmloy7C_wQK1dBjQdHb15hfLs-imQReXohQukcaq6HaKAe-9skkI8jQ7WggGgLY-Grxbx0un4AJMJ75knhaLcsvykyCoHgDUtzBvqm7Nd5yPdU/s1600-h/nneka-the-madness-500x508.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429517410090489346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-5mTaTiIruhF-MKO6Av21vuVH0venWmloy7C_wQK1dBjQdHb15hfLs-imQReXohQukcaq6HaKAe-9skkI8jQ7WggGgLY-Grxbx0un4AJMJ75knhaLcsvykyCoHgDUtzBvqm7Nd5yPdU/s400/nneka-the-madness-500x508.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:85%;" ><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">::<br />FULL TRACKLISTING ::<br /></b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >1. Can You Hear? (Intro)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 2. Let the Madness Begin (J.Period Exclusive)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 3. Wake Up World (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 4. Wake Up Africa (J.Period Remix)</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 5. The Uncomfortable Truth</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 6. Untainted Love feat. Damian Marley (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 7. Spread Love (Brooklyn to Zion) (J.Period Remix) </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 8. Human Rights (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 9. Changes (J.Period Remix) feat. M-1 & General Steele</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 10. Conscious Lyrics (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 11. Gypsy/Infamous (J.Period Exclusive)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 12. Hip Hop Comes From Africa (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 13. Walking (J.Period Remix) feat. Jay Electronica</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 14. In Transit (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 15. Show Love (J.Period Remix) f. Rakaa (Dilated Peoples) & Aceyalone</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 16. For the Good of Humanity (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 17. God of Mercy (J.Period Remix) f. Zumbi (Zion I)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 18. Suffri (Nigerian in Berlin Remix) feat. Fela Kuti </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 19. Perseverance is Character (Interlude)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 20. Strength/Kangpe (J.Period Dubplate) f. Big Boi (Outkast)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 21. Heartbeat (J.Period Remix) feat. Talib Kweli</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 22. In the Heart of Man (J.Period Exclusive)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 23. Symptoms of My Madness (Outtro)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > [ Bonus Mix: J.Period Dubplates ]</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 24. Mind vs. Heart (J.Period Dubplate) f. 2Pac</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 25. Changes 2 (J.Period Dubplate) feat. Lauryn Hill & John Forte</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > 26. Walking 2 (J.Period Dubplate) feat. Nas </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > Find out more online: </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" > Nneka – </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;"> J.Period –</span><br /></span></span><em><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><a href="http://www.jperiod.com/upload/nneka/jperiod-nneka-final.zip">DOWNLOAD</a></span><br /></em><span style="font-size:85%;">FROM THE PRESS RELEASE ::"From fury to folly, overwhelming enthusiasm to complete rage – madness is a term used to describe an extreme state or extreme journey, which tends to leave the participant altered, sometimes forever. In an era of political corruption, fast paced technology, and what some may argue as a cultural renaissance, madness is sometimes the term that fits best to describe the state we’re living in today. It is the madness that speaks to our generation, and <strong><em>The Madness (Onye-Ala)</em></strong> that <strong>Nneka </strong>and <strong>J.Period</strong> present to the world. Utilizing <strong>J.Period’s</strong> unique documentary-style approach to the mixtape,<strong><em> The Madness (Onye-Ala)</em></strong> is a collection of new and remixed tracks from<strong> Nneka, </strong>the Nigerian born singer/songwriter who is quickly making her stamp on the US.A seasoned performer, songwriter and winner of the 2009 MOBO Award, Nneka presents The Madness (Onye-Ala) as an introduction to her first US album, <i>Concrete Jungle</i> in stores February 2, 2010 on Yo Mama/Decon/Epic. The album is collection of tracks detailing her personal experience growing up in Nigeria, the corruption and beauty found there and the universal themes of love, growth, and seeking the ultimate truths. <i>The Madness (Onye-Ala)</i> is a peek into the life and sounds of Nneka, as well as a tribute to the influence Hip Hop has had on her music. Fresh off a featured role in the blockbuster video game, DJ Hero, J.Period presents <i>The Madness (Onye-Ala)</i> as the next chapter in a long line of game-changing mixtapes presented in his unique, storybook style. The acclaimed DJ, Producer & Mixtape King has redefined the mixtape genre with collaborations with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, and others. J.Perid’s most recent work, “The Messengers” (a collection of Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan remixes featuring K’NAAN), has yielded over 150,000 downloads since its release in September 2009."</span><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><p style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXMTtOS-oKg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXMTtOS-oKg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object></p></span></p>

FREE DOWNLOAD :: NNEKA x J.PERIOD : Ther Madness (Onye-Ala)

I've just had a chance to get more familiar with this J.Period x Nneka collaboration project that was recently released as a free down...

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