This is your chance to be heard and your works be seen! Metropark & Obey presents "Public Works" 3rd annual art contest. Use you imagination to make statement with any art form you choose, everyone is encouraged to create. Painting, drawing, photography and sculpture are just a partial list of options.
The winners of the "Public Works" contest will have their designs produced exclusively by Obey for Metropark. Everyone will have a chance to vote for their favorite submissions. One Men's grand prize and one Women's grand prize will be chosen by Metropark and Obey.
Designs must be submitted by JUNE 30TH, 2009. To submit a design click HERE.
One of the most anticipated album to drop in the summer of 2009. The new B.E.P. album is sure to give new listeners and fan alike an andrenaline that's beyond this earth.
The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) is an appropriate acronym for the Black Eyed Peas. With more than 20 million albums sold, multiple GRAMMY awards, sold-out tours, Fergie's The Dutchess, and Will.I.Am's ascension as an in-demand producer and political game changer ("Yes We Can"), The Black Eyed Peas are a worldwide pop entity. The Peas advance their swagger on their fifth studio album, The E.N.D., with the No. 1 single "Boom Boom Pow" already creating chaosacross the land and "Imma Be" bubbling over. Check back often as iTunes is offering singles from the albumleading up to The E.N.D.'s June 9 release. As Fergie says on "Boom Boom Pow": Be "3008, not 200 and late."
I've always been fascinated and had much respect for Skaters & Skateboarding. I've been waiting for this movie for a long time since I read about it on the July 2007 issue of Skateboard Mag. This movie feature Pros like Rob Dyrdek, Paul Rodriuez Jr., Ryan Sheckler, Terry Kennedy, Ryan Dunn, Adam Wylie, Yancie Arias, C.C. Sheffield & More. Written by Nino Scalia & Rob Dyrdek, Produced by Rob Dyrdek and Directed By Chris Zamocianyk under Berkela Films.
The movie is about Derrick Cabrera, like all skateboarders, dreams of being sponsored one day. He has all the talent in the world to make it happen but some major roadblocks to overcome before he can make the dream a reality. He is receiving pressure from all sides, his parents are stressing him because he is failing in school, his girlfriend thinks he is a loser, his best friend has become his rival because he is better than him. Things come to a head after Derrick gets arrested and a fight ensues with his father resulting in him running away from home. He does the only thing he knows how to do and opts to follow his dream to the Tampa Am contest, one of the only ways an unknown skater can get noticed.
Some console fans will spare no expense to show their loyalty to their chosen brand, but we're guessing the $2,500 price tag of these one-of-a-kind Xbox-themed sneakers will make even the most committed Microsoft devotee think twice.
The custom shoes -- which aren't endorsed by Microsoft or Nike -- are handmade by Sole Junkie, a California-based artist who specializes in customized sneakers. And they're not the most expensive ones he's ever made. "I have made shoes with 22k gold and diamonds on them," he told us in an interview. "I look at my creations as functional art...not just ordinary sneakers."
That would be functional in shoe terms, not in a gaming sense. Although you might hope that the $2,500 price tag would buy you cool Xbox interactivity, there's no hidden hard drive or controller functionality. Instead, the Xbox logos light up, courtesy of embedded fiber optics and a hidden switch.
According to Sole Junkie's eBay auction, "These are an exclusive pair...only one of its kind. Patent leather back with embedded fiber optic wiring in the shape of the XBOX logo. Battery placement is in the tongue as well as on and off switch that has 2 settings: Strobe or Constant light functions. Gradient lime swoosh faded to black. The toe is painted in a surreal Tiger Camouflage with accents of lime and bright green. These are a men's size 11."
Will they sell? He seems confident. "I have had offers already. They mention the beauty and artwork in it, not the price tag. Don't know how serious the buyers are so far."
But surprisingly, many Xbox fans aren't overjoyed at his work. "The video game community hates the price and the fact I may have taken a beloved iconic gaming system and butchered it," he told us. "On the other hand, I've had very positive responses from others...more than negative ones."
So, $2,500 shoes that do nothing? We'll pass. But if your collection of gaming memorabilia isn't complete without this unique footwear, don't let us stop you from jumping in.
In my opinion, the design is definitely eccentric and well put together especially with the Nike Swoosh and color combos. But during these hard times in our economy, I'll probably settle to other Nike shoes. But it wouldn't hurt to cop a pair of these...If I'd had the budget for them.
Back in the day I was a lunch line rapper / after that I guess I was a punch line rapper / then I got saved and sometime after / ya boy came back as a frontline rapper… I’m out here preachin’ Christ on the frontlines / and no it ain't about rockin' stages / ‘coz some of my engagements are out on the pavements.
These words from Lecrae's "After the Music Stops" signify an underground movement that in the last several years may finally be coming into its own. And if that is the case, the artist behind those words is one of the reasons why, or so his record sales say.
In just shy of five years, Lecrae Moore (better known as “Lecrae”), has seen two out three of his albums chart in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. With multiple sales chart appearances, his third CD, Rebel—released in September of 2008—soared to the top of the Billboard charts, becoming the highest debuting album in the Christian rap industry.
Weighing in at No. 3 on iTunes's Top Rap/Hip Hop Album chart, just below mainstream rapper T.I.'s Paper Trail, Rebel also claimed CMTA's No. 1 position on the Top Hip Hop/R&B Album chart and the No. 2 spot on Billboard's Top Christian & Gospel Albums chart.
But the 29-year old rapper is not the kind to take credit.
“There’s nothing special about me,” Lecrae states. “It’s God honoring that which is faithful and exalts Him —deciding to use the music being made to His own glory and purpose. That’s all I do in my music. I want to give authentic, true and Biblical real life messages.”
Those messages started get the attention of a steadily growing “Holy Hip Hop” following in 2006 when Lecrae first charted with his sophomore CD, After The Music Stops, which debuted at No. 5 on the charts and included the hit singles, “Jesus Muzik” and “Prayin’ For You.”
The payoff for the three-time Dove Award nominee, who is co-owner of Reach Records and also has a licensing deal with Cross Movement Records, is altruistic for the most part. “Artists are the modern day philosophers, whether R&B, Hip Hop or Christian,” observes Lecrae, a graduate of NorthTexasUniversity, who became a Christian at age 19. “For me, it’s being able to use that influence to help transform the world.”
He’s already started the process with his local Reach Life Ministries, the humanitarian arm of his Memphis-based label, which partners with organizations to equip local leaders with culturally relevant tools and projects designed to strengthen communities with the word of God. “The church can either retreat or engage,” Lecrae says of his ministry, “and that’s what we’re doing, we’re engaging the culture.”
For Lecrae and the artists signed to his label, that also means understanding the culture. “We’re what you would call hybrids,” he says. “We’re urban individuals who have experienced life in the inner city, but on the flip side, we’ve also had life experiences in a suburban context. Outside our cultural norms, there’s more exposure. And that’s the way this world is going, especially with kids.”
Growing up in Houston, the son of a single mother, Lecrae began rapping at age 11, but his dream of a career in hip hop was just child’s play. By age 21, he says, reality hit: “It’s time to get a job. You can’t eat off dreams.”
Gainful employment came by way of a Memphis cable company, where he worked his way up in the ranks from customer service to marketing executive, exhibiting the kind of leadership skills that have positioned him at the forefront of the Holy Hip Hop movement. “I was telling my bosses which channels were beneficial and what people wanted to watch,” says Lecrae.
But it was what he did on the weekends that would forever alter the course of his life. “I would volunteer at a juvenile detention center and write songs for the boys and rap them,” Lecrae recounts. “Upon their release from the center, some of the kids would ask that I put the music on CD.”
Word spread when one of his friends asked to take the music to a Christian camp for boys, and subsequently wrote a theme song for the camp. “It just kind of snowballed from there...” Lecrae says. “I’d find myself every weekend at a church or a ministry, and people would be asking ‘Where can I find your CD?’ and it just created a demand to the point where I had to make a decision: Am I going to stay working, or am I going to do this?’”
The result of that decision was his debut CD, Real Talk in 2005, attacking hard life issues with powerful messages and Lecrae’s personal testimony delivered in his southern rap style. That same year also marked the release of 116 Clique: The Compilation Album, a CD of artists signed to Reach Records, including Trip Lee, Tedashii, Sho Baraka and Lecrae, which took its inspiration from Romans 1:16. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile."
For Lecrae, there’s an authenticity that comes with knowing he’s doing the will of God. “We’re not just making frivolous, fluffy music that feels good, but we’re trying to infuse our music with truth that will ultimately encourage and give people hope and life transformation through the gospel.”
By Lisa Collins, senior music editor, GospelMusicChannel.com
Lisa Collins, a Los Angeles native and resident, is a syndicated columnist, writer, publisher and former Billboard Magazine columnist. Her career in gospel began in 1988 with her creation of “Inside Gospel,” a daily/weekly syndicated radio series that provided news, profiles and product updates relative to the gospel music community. For the next eight years, she would also serve as executive producer of the show that was broadcast in more than 100 markets nationwide. Collins has also served as a segment producer for BET and authored well over 300 articles on a variety of issues for a number of national publications from Essence to Upscale. Her background in the field of entertainment reporting is extensive, featuring cover stories and interviews with the likes of Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson and Prince.
Brian Jennings is the founder of Walking On Water which he started in 1995 with the vision of using his surfing abilities to share his faith with young people. Here's a recent encouragement for us in His Word.
“"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. John 4:46-47,49-50
One of the most interesting jobs in my opinion is a sign thrower. I’ve watched these kids for years now do the most amazing tricks with their signs. I’ve seen them ride the sign like a horse, throw the sign in the air, catch it like a guitar and then start playing it. I’ve thought to myself many times, “I want to try that!” I admire these kids; they’re taking a job that’s not very respected in the eyes of the business world and are making the most of it. However, I’ve also noticed, the most talented sign throwers tend to draw more attention to themselves than to the message of the sign they are holding. I remember one individual in particular. He was so good that I would look forward to getting stuck in traffic so that I could watch him. After about 10 times of driving by I realized, “I don’t even know what this guy is trying to sell!?” I’ve also noticed sign holders who are clearly not happy with their job, and they’re embarrassed to be holding their sign in public.
What’s your sign? What is the message people get when they watch you? Are you the person who draws more attention to yourself than to God? Are people more excited about what you do rather than what God is doing through you? Are you someone who is embarrassed or ashamed? We need to draw people in through our gifts, love and talents but then be sure to direct them to the message of the cross and to the one who died for us because of his love - The King of kings and Lord of lords…Jesus!
I was really disappointed that Danny Gokey didn't make it to the Finale. But out of Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, I really dig Kris Allen's music more. A lot of people say that Adam will be this year's idol. I guess we'll have to see next week on the 2 hour finale. Watch Kris Allen's amazing acoustic take on Kanye West's "Heartless" and Danny Gokey singing "You Are So Beautiful" below.
If you miss the Season Finale of Taking the stage, check it out by clicking HERE. This show has been pure drama and entertainment for me. With Malik & Tyler's audition with the Bloc Hip-Hop Agency, Jasmine's audition with the Alley Ballet School and Mia possibly being signed with Jive Records; Find out what happens in this week's episode.
Elliot Yamin was just one of my favorite singer from Season 5 of American Idol along with Mandisa, Chris Daughtry & Katharine Mcphee. He brought us "Wait For You" from his first self-titled album. And now he's back with more soulful songs filled with r&b ballads, funky pop, inspirational songs from his album entitled "Fight For Love" with his first single with the same title. Check out and watch his video below. To hear more songs from his new album click HERE.
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.
I've been waiting for this movie to come out for a while and now it's finally come. Check out the movie trailer above or visit the web page HERE.
In 2005 LA Times writer Steve Lopez met Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless musician living on skid row. This movie is of that encounter, their lives and their friendship. I saw this last night and was really moved by the amazing story of their friendship. Click HERE to visit the official web page.
I Designed this Wallpaper for Calvary Chapel Pomona Valley's Sunday Night Study called, "THE FLOW." from John 7:38. For more info. on the study click HERE
I was honored to Design my favorite niece, Isabella Milagros Horne's 1st Birthday Party Invitation. The theme of her party was Colors so i thought why not replicate the box of the famous Crayola Crayons. Picture above is my cute Little Rook-ee!
For all ya'll who miss me this last week on FACEBOOK, miss me no more! After being disabled by the Facebook Team due to what supposed to be a violation of their terms; I was found Innocent by the Facebook Team and they gave me my page back. I was so stoked I felt like a child getting my favorite gift on Christmas Day. So I just wanna thank Facebook for giving me another chance. To be my friend on Facebook click HERE and sign-up.
Would've been sweet to attend this event but too bad it's all the way in Nashville, Tennessee. Braille, Redcloud, Kaboose, Soul P. and DJ Promote...It doesn't get better than that. Good thing I can still catch DJ Promote at this year's the MOVEMENT event in OC.
JUNE 6TH 2009 Beachside Summer Fest is a FREE Musical event featuring music from Phil Wickham, Shachah, Dominic Balli, M.O.D. & Moi. The Event is located at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and will go from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For More Information On This Event Click Here.
Every generation has a responsibility to reach its own generation. And every generation must find its own voice in its worship of God and its declaration of truth. Our desire is to see a new generation of young people passionate about their faith and active in reaching their world for Christ. With this goal in mind the Refuge High School Ministry (of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa) and Calvary Chapel High School in conjunction with Movement Ministries are excited to announce that they will be hosting a missional event called “Movement.”
This is the second year of Movement. Last year Movement drew over seven thousand young people from all over Orange County, and witnessed over two hundred young people make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Movement will again be a two-day event with two goals in mind. The first goal of Movement is designed to inspire Christian youth to get moving, to get engaged, and to get passionate about their faith and reaching their generation for Christ. The second goal is to reach out to the un-churched and non-Christian youth of Orange County and the surrounding areas with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a relevant and cutting edge event.
The first night, Friday May 29, is going to be a special night of worship with music by Phil Wickham and the Rock Harbor worship team, and a message by Mike Erre, pastor of Rock Harbor church. The goal of Friday night is to inspire and exhort the youth of Orange County and the surrounding areas to get passionate about their faith and challenging them to bring their friends out the following day.
The next day, Saturday, May 30th will start off with free workshops from 3-5PM at the Movement Conference. The goal of the conference is to provide practical workshops on issues regarding reaching and serving this next generation.
Then that evening from 5-10 PM we will have the main event, the Movement Outreach. Saturday night is designed as an outreach out to the un-churched and non-Christian youth of Orange County. This is not a Christian hangout night but rather a relevant, cutting edge event that young believers can invite their unsaved friends to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The outreach will include:
Pro BMX Demo
Skateboard demo with Untitled Skate Team, King of Kings Skate Team, Boarders For Christ, and pro skaters Josh Harmony and Christian Hosoi
$1000 best skateboard trick contest
Premiere of the new Christian snowboard film “One Year” on a 40 foot outdoor screen with special guest pro snowboarders Andy Finch and Dave Downing
Free Snowboard giveaways
Live DJ set with DJ Promote
Live mural painting by Lance Mountain with all proceeds going to charity
Hip Hop concert with LA Symphony and Ambassador from Cross Movement
Art show
Festival area with food vendors and cutting edge ministry presenters
Live Music by Hawk Nelson and Phil Wickham
Film Festival featuring independent Christian films including: “Beyond the Dream: The Joey Buran Story” and “The Rescue” by Invisible Childen
My close friend's band in Okinawa, Japan, "HAKUGAIJIN," was featured on this months Christian Style Magazine. I'm so stoked for these guys & gals as they will be touring this summer in the island of Japan. Congrats and much love to the fellas. Keep representing Christ to the fullest with your sick sound!
MY PASSION IN LIFE ARE:
DESIGN, ART, MUSIC
FASHION, COOKING
PHOTOGRAPHY AND I LOVE JESUS CHRIST
MORE THAN ANYTHING
IN THIS WORLD.
ZERO-7 DESIGNS
IS MY LIFE!!!
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