Friendly reminder to cop two hot mixtapes. Drake’s So Far Gone and MESH’s own The Music Volume 1: After Hours. Both are great mixtapes so click the links to go to the original posts about them and download today!
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Here is Solange performing “T.O.N.Y” at AOL’s The Bridge. She also performed “Cosmic Journey,” “Sandcastle Disco,” and a cover of Zero 7′s “Destiny.” Check it out.
Enjoy.
-Cj
~AR!
What: DC Fashion Week: Washington Menswear Collection Fashion Show
When: Sunday February 15
Where: Doubletree Hotel, NW Washington D.C.
Why: To”define ‘Washingtonians Style’ for 2009″
So we at MESH aspire and ascribe only to greatness, or atleast his cousin potential... so instead of me giving you the rundown on EVERY line that was at this event, I’m going to give you a look at the two collections that atleast mildly intrigued us: Andrew Nowell Menswear and Ray Vincente Menswear.
Sighting his inspiration as being the tailoring-savvy Savile Row in London, punk rock, and hip-hop, AN Menswear definitely was somewhat eclectic. A few times he tried (sometimes unsuccessfully) to mesh these styles together. However there were certain times – when he was dark and simple – in which Nowellwas intriguing.
Is he headed for Bryant Park? Not right this second. But are there a few pieces we think you should look into? Most definitely.
The tailoring on this look is very nice á la Savile Row: “the Tailoring Headquarters of the world.”
You can see the punk inspiration in this look with the combat boots, hat, and leather bombing jacket.
I’m never a fan for the “Will Smith in M.I.B.” look, but once again the tailoring here is impeccable and the flower brooch is a nice touch to complete the look.
Ray Vincente, I believe was the best altogether collection. It was unique, and I really aprreciated the odd patches of fabric and the peculiar construction of his pieces. If nothing, the look wasn’t generic, in fact it was plain strange – but in this case strange was good.
Once again, Vincente may not be booking his flight to New York in the fall just yet, but I would definitely recommend a few of his pieces to the style cognizant man who at times tires of the same generic look. 
Notice the odd construction. Definitely not run-of-the-mill.
Honestly this look confused me. I didn’t know whether it was so droopy looking because of poor construction, or if (look at the pants and the way the fabric hangs) Vincente was just going for a slightly bohemian look. I’m crossing my fingers and going with the latter.
Like I said these were the ones that atleast mildly garnered my attention.
Check them out a little further here:
Some suggested Justin Nozuka songs to look up:
“Oh Momma” –” Golden Train”–”Supposed to Grow Old”
Enjoy.
-Cj
-Cj
Here is the video for the popular “Blame It”–the third single from Jamie’s Intuition album.
So. MESH needs your help to see what kind of music you all appreciated on the MESH MIXTAPE The Music Volume 1: After Hours.
Vote on your favorite Act in the poll on the right of the page.
Act I- The Club included club bangers (Rap)
Act II-The Hook Inlcuded some fun tracks (Uptempo R&B)
Act III- The Bedroom included some baby making cuts (Slow R&B “Sex Songs”)
Act IV- The Morning After included some alternative music (Alternative/Indie/Electronic)
Act V- After Hours inlcuded three songs that fit into the R&B category but with a slight twist (“New Age” R&B)
-Which is your favorite??
Don’t have the mixtape yet? (silly rabbit). Click here.To cop it.
(Lickin’ My Fingers- NeYo)–DownloadI noticed that Ne-Yo’s last album didn’t really have that classic “Mirror” of his first or the “Say It” of his second. I wonder why? Well this is a great Ne-Yo sex song. So. Download It.
(Better Not Together- Justin Timberlake)–DownloadSo. I’m ready for a new Justin Timberlake CD. It’s really that simple. It’s kind of hard to believe that the Justin as we know him today spawned from N*Sync (yea, you forgot too). “Better Not Together” is a really good song about, well, not being with someone anymore.
(Look Up In Da Stars- Kid Cudi ft. Wale)–DownloadKid Cudi is slowly rising to become the hottest Hip Hop act of 2009. You know it, don’t doubt it. This song “Look Up In Da Stars” makes me happy. Point blank. So get happy too and download it.
(Flight School- T-Pain ft. Kanye West)–DownloadT-Pain is known for usually coming with hot songs and this “Flight School” leak with Kanye is no different. The vibe of the song is real cool and worth the download.
(Fuck You- Lily Allen)–DownloadI told you Lily said it and not me. Let me take this time to officially declare–Lily Allen is that bitch and I love her–now that that is out the way, “Fuck You” is a fun song with a deep message (much like all her songs). It talks about bigotry and hatred in the world and simply tells those who are intolerant of others–fuck you. Her album It’s Not Me. It’s You is out and worth giving a listen to.
Some Others:
(Common Sense- Ne-Yo)
(Glide For Me- Redd Hott ft. Bobby Valentino)
Enjoy.
-Cj
You should know the deal by know–Old School Video of the moment. “Turn Your Lights Down Low”- Lauryn Hill & Bob Marley
-Cj
Yes, “At Last” is the title of a famous Etta James song that is popularly covered by various artists (including a certain Beyonce for a certain potrayal of the classic singer in a certain movie). Although “At Last” is probably Etta James’ most popular song and the one most covered it’s nice to hear the rare beauty of her other songs especially when they are covered by talented artist. I recently ran across a cover of Etta’s song “Fool That I Am” by one of my favorite artist. Grammy award winning–Adele. The song has become Adele’s favorite to cover and a staple at her live shows. Check it out.
-Cj
The Music/Parades are always a blast.
Happy Mardi Gras! Have fun fasting for Lent (haha).
-Cj
-Cj
I found these to be interesting. Men’s and Women’s wear…Fruition is a Las Vegas company. There stuff isn’t exactly cheap, but if you got it-why not?
(Click here to see some more Fruition)-Cj
It’s here! It’s here! MESH‘s first compilation of the songs we are feeling as of now.THE MUSIC. The first volume is called After Hours and is based off a not so typical night out. There is the fun visit to “The Club” , the flirty encounter of “The Hook”, the racy and sensual experience of “The Bedroom”, followed by the inevitable “Morning After”, and a little extra with the “After Hours”. Hope you enjoy the download and please LEAVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE MUSIC/MIXTAPE. (Thanks).
In case you can’t read the back: Track Listing…
Act I-The Club
1. Jump The Line-Gucci Mane 2. I Do- Swizz Beatz ft. Lil Jon 3. Yes-Lil Wayne 4. I Promise-Ron Browz ft. Busta Rhymes 5. Please Don’t Do That-Slim Thug ft. Akon 6. Billionaire-Twista ft. Busta Rhymes
Act II-The Hook
7. She Make Me Say- The Dream (Demo) ft. Chingy 8. Put It On Her- Day26
Act III-The Bedroom
9. Sweat It Out-The Dream 10. Explode-Ciara 11. A Night Off-Drake ft. Lloyd 12. Love You Down- Trey Songz
Act IV-The Morning After
13. There Will Be Tears- Mr. Hudson 14. She Loves Everybody-Chester French 15. Black and Gold-Sam Sparro 16. The Fear-Lily Allen 17. One Day Like This-Elbow
Act V- After Hours
18. Gibberish- Ryan Leslie 19. Fly- Keri Hilson ft. James F 20. Houstatlantavegas-Drake
-Cj
I have been having a heavy heart as of late. Reason? It’s simple. I’ve experienced within the past two weeks, the most evil disease within others I can think of. It’s the disease of hatred.
I’ve never understood hatred. It always seem to me to be a waste of emotion. Why is it always the people who seem to be doing something positive with their lives are the ones with the most hate geared toward them? I know, I know, it signals that they are doing something “right” but can’t you do something right with positive support? In a world as crazy as today’s, I find it astounding that people still have the time to focus so many ill emotions to others.
The MESH ideal is to be your own personal motivator. Surround yourself with a couple of positive individuals who will support you no matter what choices you decide to make. Focus-a word that can often be misinterpreted, focus is not only the drive and determination to attain success but encompasses a completely tunneled vision to outside distractions and obstacles strategically placed to impede in your journey of growth and success. So focus on what you truly need and want in this life. Above all, focus on yourself before you can even allot attention to others.
It’s ’09 people. There truly just isn’t enough time anymore to constantly look to break others down for a small moment of self-gratification. Instead of placing ourselves on these false pedestals where we feel that our opinions or ideals are the only ones with validation,remember there are many personal truths but only one truth so knocking others thoughts or ideals is pretty pointless. Maturity-something we all seem to lack at times, and it’s okay that we do, but maturity garners respect and in the end of things we all value how and who respects us.
Accountability is key. I ask my friends to point out my contradictions and hypocrisy to keep me on a path of positive growth. No one is perfect, but effort to truly be a positive person in a world so cold really can make a difference.
The mindset of someone being “better” than someone else has to leave. We are all different, we each have our own strengths, weaknesses, highlights, and shortcomings. Accept your shortcomings, build your weaknesses to become your strengths, and use your strengths to define yourself as the person you want to be.
Sorry if this is long and I’m rambling. It’s just really been bothering me for the past two weeks. Just remember, it’s 2009 let’s get on our grown mens and grown womens (ha!) and stop hating. There is no need for it these days.
-Cj
As promised, MESH will be featuring events from DC Fashion Week. Our Feature of the Menswear show is in the works. Here is a little tease of the ASA Fashion show that happened Saturday on Howard University’s Campus.
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-Cj
The biggest night of the Thespian year is here… so of course we at MESH only thought it appropriate to make a cameo…stay tuned folks…
JESUS CHRIST THE FASHION IS STUNNING. Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson (both BLACK and Best Supporting Actress Nominees) look AMAZING! Penelope Cruz has on a 60 yr. old vintage Chanel Dress…OW! Take that, vintage lovers… I really hope my fellow-bison Taraji wins, almost as much as I hope Viola Davis does… Anne Hathaway is GORGEOUS in Armani Privé…but enough of that…things are about to begin!
Channels inner Joker á la Heath Ledger….
Hugh “Wolverine from X-Men” Jackman is the host. His opening was pretty funny… I hope he can stay this good.
Ok ok…so I really wanted Viola to win…and to be brutally honest I find it hard to really appreciate Cruz’s acting when I can’t understand 60% of what she says… but at the same time how can you not like her? She just seems so nice. Felicitaciones Hermosa
• BEST SCREENPLAY – Dustin Lance Black for “MILK”
• BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – Simon Beaufoy for “Slumdog Millionaire”
• BEST MAKEUP – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• BEST COSTUME DESIGN – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• BEST ANIMATED FILM – WALL-E
A lot of people simply do not like the Oscars for various reasons. I’m the anomaly. I love the fact that the best in the business come together in one place. I love the rich history. I love the the rawness of it all – of seeing those who on screen are so tough, so perfect, so…GOD-LIKE appear so open and vulnerable (they really don’t know who wins until they hear it, unlike other shows)… I just love it… just lay back and take it in …and I’m sure you will as well.
It’s a basic ceremony so far. And the most emotion I’ve felt thus far is the seething hatred for Howard’s wireless. They’re really making this play-by-play thing a lot harder than it needs to be. Taraji baby…can u donate a lil so we can update this shit system? Thankx love.
Seth Rogan (in this case with James Franco) and his skits enhance ANY award show moment. Sheer Comedic euphoria.
So I was just thinking about how “just-ok” these Oscars are so far…and then…in the middle of Hugh Jackman’s second (getting old quickly) performance…who appears but Beyonce herself to add her own flavor to the performance. I’m not even NO WHERE NEAR one of those Beyoncé fanatics, but you have to respect someone who can totally change the atmosphere instantly…AT THE OSCARS no less. Go in B!
oh..Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and that girl from Mama Mia sang too…but who cares when you’re on the same stage as B?
You know how sometimes a person wins an award and you just can’t help but think they won simply because of some type of tragedy they endured? THIS AIN’T IT! Heath Ledger was hauntingly brilliant in THE DARK KNIGHT and I believed from the moment I saw it that he deserved this award.
Congratulations Mr. Ledger. May you continue to Rest In Peace.
• BEST ART DIRECTION – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
• OUTSTANDING CINEMTOGRAPHY – “Slumdog Millionaire”
• BEST DOCUMENTARY – “Man on Wire”
• BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT) – “Smile Pinky”
• OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
• BEST SOUND EDITING – “The Dark Knight”
• BEST SOUND MIXING – “Slumdog Millionaire” (why i love the oscars…this man is really up here…SPEECHLESS!)
• BEST FILM EDITING – ” Slumdog Millionaire “ (this is the section of the show where Slumdog fans should be real real happy)
• BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – A.R. Rahman for “Slumdog Millionaire”
• BEST SONG – “Slumdog Millionaire” (yes “Millionaire” has won the last 4 Oscars of the night)
Merryl Streep lost?…WHHHAAAAATTT?! That’s new. But on a more serious note, Mrs. Winslet has been most deserving of this award so many times and has, so many times been overlooked. Long overdue. Well deserved. Amen Kate.
As B.I.G. used to say: “…and another one”
Ok so Sean P. has won this award about a million times… Ok only twice (2003 for Mystic River, 2008) but regardless of the number of wins, Mr. P has quietly built the case for Hollywood Immortality and the right to be mentioned in ANY TALK of the best Actors of our generation. Kudos to Mickey Rourke Everyone had written this guy off and said his career was over… but it’s very much back in the swing now. Congratulations for that Mr. Rourke.
Perfect ending to the best feel-good movie of the year. Congratulations. You owned these Oscars.
Yea so most of you don’t care for or love the Oscars too much…and that’s ok lol. But for the few of you out there who love this night like I do, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. Looking back you will realize that this was the first year that a feel-good, underdog, foreign movie totally ruled the Oscars (Slumdog Millionaire); one of the greatest actresses of our generation got her first Oscar (Kate Winslet); and of course, the first time MESHLIFE was with you for the whole ride lol.
Good Night and God Bless…back at it on Monday.
Why? Well, it all has to do with a certain music genius named Terius Nash other wise known as The Dream. His 2007 Debut Album Love/Hate was one of my favorite albums of that year (just ask my friends, they’ll tell you). His new CD Love Vs. Money is set to hit stores March 24. At first I was skeptical of the new material leaked, even though “Rockin’ That Thang” is on my iPod rotation HEAVY, but as the release date draws near I constantly renew my faith in his sophomore album. Here are two more Dream leaks from his upcoming CD that just got me excited. “Walking On The Moon” featuring Kanye is an upbeat song while “Sweat It Out” is a classic baby-making grind all night knockin’ some boots love song (yep, all that). Both pretty good.
(The Dream ft. Kanye West-Walkin’ On The Moon)
(The Dream- Sweat It Out)
Aaron, you just might be right about this one.
-Cj
Yes, the song is old, but the video is sick so enjoy.
Aaron
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