A lot to learn.

For those of you wanting to start your own brand, there's a lot to learn from this interview between Rockers NYC & Chris Gibbs from Union.

The Great Debate.

So over the last few weeks I've checked out a couple of flicks, including I Am Legend around 3 times, American Gangsgter of course and last but definitely not least. The Great Debaters was by far the most inspiring out of all three, either or Denzel should win something for American Gangster or The Great Debaters. Initially I was thinking, why does this man have two movies out at the same time. After seeing the later (The Great Debaters) I am convinced that whomever his publicist, agent, or manager's are they had the right idea. Enough said, don't take my word for it. Check it out for yourself.

Pretty Dope

Chicago Mayne.

The motivators, the people that push the movement, that keep it going, part of the reason Chicago is what is, and does what it does. I present to you - these two. I swear they were born to do this.

The KDU

By invitation only.

Laughter Is Mighty Healthy

A Paper on My Uncle

*My sister, a senior at Western Michigan University, wrote this paper about my uncle for a class she has this semester. He's a thoroughbred old school bonafied hustler. Can't knock the hustle. Read and learn about a piece of where we come from. Word.

As an African American male born in 1940, with nothing greater than a high school diploma it wouldn’t be easy to turn yourself into a multimillion dollar man, but Gregory Eaton did just that. Born in Lansing, MI to Albert and Lela Eaton, Greg felt he was destined to be an entrepreneur from the start. “I’ve always wanted to be in business. From my first paper route to my yard maintenance service; I’ve always known I would be in business and I’ve always had an eye for business. You’re just kind of born with it.”
Greg had to have been born with some business sense, because he didn’t have any formal schooling after graduating from Sexton High School in January of 1959. When Greg graduated he enrolled at Compton University in California, hoping to play football and attend classes, but when he got to California he found out that he was too late to play football. “When I couldn’t play ball I bummed around, took a few classes then came back home. College to me was to play sports, if I couldn’t play sports I didn’t want to go to college, so I came back home and started my janitorial service.” Two of Greg’s uncles owned janitorial services in Battle Creek and Albion, MI where he worked in the summers. After learning about the business he decided to open up his own in Lansing. While bringing in money from his janitorial service Greg also worked at General Motors. He would live off of his janitorial money while saving all of his GM checks. This allowed him to invest this money into other ventures.

Albert Eaton (Greg’s father) was a well known bartender at a private club in Lansing where many politicians and businessmen would hangout. Through Albert’s reputation and Greg’s reputation as an athlete in the city he was able to grow the janitorial service and meet contacts that helped him find future opportunities. Eventually Greg was approached by Gil Haley, who, at the time, was the head of the Michigan Auto Association. In high school Greg would do work for Haley running errands; now he was asking Greg if he would become a lobbyist for the MAA. At first this wasn’t something Greg was particularly interested in, but he eventually caved in and was later glad he did.“It was a good experience for me, because I met so many different types of people. Everything is political. I met 5 governors, 5 presidents, US congressmen, senators, because a lot of them started in Lansing. I knew someone in every city in MI almost, because of my association with auto dealers. Me being African American and one of the first African American lobbyists that reached out even more. My fingers just kept spreading and spreading. It just started multiplying and I just kept keeping my money invested in other things.”

The opportunities just kept coming. The owners of JC Waters Insurance Company (he use to clean their office) offered Greg the opportunity to buy a bar that wasn’t doing too well. He told them that he couldn’t afford it, but because of his relationship and reputation they sold it to him on time. He was also able to receive one of four liquor licenses available in the city due to his relationship with newly elected city councilman Joel Ferguson. Also around the same time Greg formed a relationship with a state representative that asked him if he would like to work at Karoub Associates, a consulting firm. He later became a senior partner after Karoub passed away and bought the company (along with other partners) from Karoub’s wife.

Along with the bar, consulting, lobbying, real estate and janitorial service he started a ground transportation company with a gentleman that was trying to get a limo bill passed. “I had a good relationship with Coleman Young, mayor of Detroit and Ed McNamara who was a county exec., so I explained to them the idea. I was going to have Brand new Cadillac cars, drivers trained at Ritz School of Driving, placed in well dressed suits and that speak English.” He got the contract with the county to operate out of the airport and eventually became the official car at 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, which came from contacts at GM and because of his great reputation.
One of the reasons Greg has been so successful is that he is well diversified in business. Between the restaurant, the parking business, ground transportation, janitorial service, oil investments, consulting, lobbying and real estate there is a lot of income to feed off of. “All of the businesses sometimes do well, but never do all of them do bad. And that’s the key why I’ve been successful in business, because I can substitute one for another.” When asked how he finds his opportunities he said he use to have to go out and search for them, but now opportunities come to him. He has always carried himself right and has a good reputation, so people gravitate towards him; plus people always want to be around someone successful. If people see success they want to be around it and they want to feed off of it.
When asked what keeps him awake at night he said many things. He sleeps only 4 -5 hours a night worrying about each business and what has to be done. He worries about lawsuits, merging companies, moving money in accounts, “It’s always something”. He worries about his employees, because they depend on him to feed their families. Many times he has loaned them money when they are in need or helped an employee find a home after being evicted. There is not just a business to worry about, but the people involved in the business.
Although Greg has had many successes he admits he has failed. One failure was because he didn’t have the right political contacts he needed when trying to start a company. When asked what he learned he replied, “Know the people you’re going into business with before you go in with them. Or go in by yourself.”
Greg’s biggest mentors have been his mother and father. Lela Eaton taught him that he could be anything he wanted to be. His father taught him how to be a gentlemen and how to get people to respect you. His grandfathers were also instrumental, both being self-employed exceptional men. In addition his uncles who were self-employed and taught him he could still be successful without a college degree. Greg has also been the mentor throughout his career; taking someone every summer, giving them a job and teaching them business. His biggest mentee yet is Magic Johnson, who has become one of the most successful athlete turned businessmen in history.
Greg’s advice for young entrepreneurs is to get your education. “When I was growing up there was no blacks in corporate America. Now if you hit the books, you do the right thing you can be in corporate America, you can be on Wall Street, you can be the head of a company, but you have to have the education. Without that you’re limited.” If there is one thing he could change it would be to have more education. Especially now with computers, because there are many things he still can’t do. “Education is key, especially for African Americans. We are so far behind without it. When you are so far behind we dress different, we do tattoos, we do earrings, then you are living in a small world and you cannot adjust. I’ve always been around a lot of whites, and I’ve learned from them. When I was working for my dad I listened and I learned. Now I’m sitting on a bank board with people with PhD’s, but I can read a form, I can dissect it, I can look at it, because of the experience I have in business.”

Keep it Mighty Healthy

Have you checked Mighty Healthy lately? Fall/Holiday definitely looks healthy. Check em out.

Ace of Spades

You've probably seen this around lately, but Ace of Spades is the new gold when it comes to drinking champagne.

Interesting

On your own content!!!

God bless.

Our prayers are with you family. Peace

Charlie Rose is a G.

Last night on PBS Charlie Rose interviewed Sean Carter about his new album, and all else going on in the world of hip hop from the perspective of Jay-Z.

Old school.

Wow.

Yeah im on the wagon.

The Roc Boys.

I've been crazy busy over the last couple of weeks. So has Hov. The Roc Boys are back. A great concept to go along with his new album American Gangster. Peep.

This is why he's one of the best.

ABSURD!

One of the best episodes ever!

Straight up Gangster

Don't ask when, where or how. But you probably want to check THIS out. Your welcome.


THANKS BLIND I

YUP COME KICK IT IN DA BASEMENT!!!

Never grow up.

An interesting article on Nigo I found over at The Brilliance. He is definitely an interesting character, who refuses to grow up and is struggling with the growth of his brand and how to take it to the next level. Read more here.

Enjoy Your Life

This Video Changed My Life

Nasty NAS

Article

Whether you agree with NAS or not - he is definitely making a statement with the title of his new album "Nigga." There has been a lot of talk about this word as of late and its interesting that NAS is opening up the dialog with his opinion in this format. I love cat's who speak out with what they do best.

One of the best commercials ever...

One of my favorite pro skaters.

And this is why...

Dub Frequency Highlights

Go check out the homie.

My boy VIPj aka Pj. Tolentino. Cool Kids Dj extraordinaire.

Grind season.

Fourth quarter and im better then Jordan on a comeback. Its grind season, officially the last 3 months of the year. Fall has come slow, but now its here and ready to settle in. This is where you buckle up and prepare for the long cold winter - better get your $ right b/c there's nothing like being cold and broke riiight. So in between your grind and the hustle - enjoy this small little commercial break from one of the best MC's of all time.

Keeping it Gangster.

Can't wait for this to come out. With Hov's American Gangster, following after opening weekend of the movie.

I get $

Obama continues to lead campaign fund-raising with a little over $20 million raised in the 3rd quarter. Which is essential in this years race - one of the longer presidential election cycles ever. Going into the 4th quarter, with the Iowa primary right around the corner Obama is looking good coming down the home stretch in polling and campaign finance. We'll see who the winner will be come February 08' - something tells me this guy has a chance to win.



Associated Press Article

Franchise Player

Their aren't too many players in the league as good as Lebron James - arguably none. Yet their aren't too many athletes period, who could step on the stage of Saturday Night Live and hold their own. Lebron James is one of the few. From many different vantage points this adds to the James franchise. Not only is he great on the court, but when he steps off, his talent and personality only add to the assets of his business as a whole.

People at work.

I don't know about you. But I seem to find inspiration by watching other people do what they do best. There's a certain energy you can draw from people who are constantly inspired and constantly creating at the best level they know how. Its fresh to be witness to this first hand. Check this lil snippet of Pharell dropping science.

The Originators.

Watch and learn.

Step your game up.

Tell your interior designer to step their game up.





More Here.

New Lupe.

Thank God rappers can still rhyme. An interesting concept as Lupe constantly flips the script of modern day mainstream dumbed downed rap.

New Jay Z.

Fourth quarter better than Jordan on mission. The trailer for Hov's new album "American Gangster" dropping in the 4th quarter of this years financial cycle.




More info on what inspired the album. Here

These two cats on Bill Mauher!!!

I can't believe they actually let these two cat's sit down and speak to Bill. One of the more interesting conversations I have seen in a while. Check em out.

I got a Dyno.

If you haven't voted yet. Go. Now. MTV U

COOL KIDS BLACK MAGS!

Cool Kids on MTV U

Plenty of hot days on set for these kids. I was only there for a day, but it was definitely good to see the homies getting the good work in. Enjoy.

Cool Kids ASR/Agenda Highlights

Straight from my homie Jesse over at DubFrequency - some good footage of San Diego's ASR/Agenda trade show with The Cool Kids fam.

50 told me to switch my style up...

And when they hate - go ahead and watch the $ pile up.


(Word up to Virgil from The Brilliance for the photo)


Good News. Kanye wins. Enough Said.

Kanye Beta 1.0 Motivational Speaker.

Living Your Dreams.

Now when it comes to the grind, when it comes to living your dreams, when it comes to putting your self in the right place at the right time what does it take? I only know a few people in my life that are great at doing this. Virgil from the The Brilliance is one of those people. Wether that's desigining retail stores, or helping Kanye with various projects - this kid is doing and doing it huge. Check em out over at the brilliance.

My Mentor.

My boy White Shadow in LA with lil Ms. Fresh Prince - leaving La Deux. Peep!. He's the scragly white boy by the way.

Vegas look like fun this past wekend.

Kanye Outselling 50. Enough Said.

Don't take my word for it.

Can't Tell Me Nothing

Dub Frequency Pool Party Highlights

Cool Kids San Diego

Yo - if your in San Diego for ASR or just kicking it - go get up with my family the Cool Kids holding it down with Just Blaze.

Kanye to tha...

A lot of promo out right now for the album dropping next week. Too bad the goods got out a little early! I'm definitely going to buy it still. It will be one of the best albums of 2007. Get ready for it.

Kanye West Graduates With MySpace

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I got my Vans on but these Marc Jacobs.

Vans have definitely made a change for the better over the last few years. With the ever changing sneaker market over saturated because of the sneaker freaker phase. They are one of the only sneaker brands I actually look to forward to seeing every season. The freedom they have as a brand allows them the ability to do collabs with fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs, or movie houses such as the Simpsons. You would never see Nike doing a collaboration with Louis Vutton. Still, whatever the collab may be - nothing trumps a classic vans slip on, comfortable, cool and relaxed. You can dress em up and get proper, or just kick back with them in some jeans. Either or - they are definitely killing it every season giving you sometihing fresh and new - oh and did I mention the price!

If that heading is not familiar check out theCool Kids with Lil Wayne.



VANS VAULT

Keys open doors.

If you've been paying attention to tech news at all in the last week or so, you've probably seen the all hailed iPhone has been unlocked. Meaning that, you can use it on other carriers networks such as Tmobile, or Verizon or whomever else you please. This is huge for people across the pond, because Apple has yet to sign an official deal with a carrier overseas to exclusively carry the iPhone. As for the 17 year old kid who did it - he started a consulting job, and is on his way to college. Ballin.

More info. Geo Hot

The bench. Damn man - damn.

Bench's have become cool. I guess.

Im sure most of you have seen this...but. Ummm.

Oh no not again.

The first time it was Iraq and the quickly coined phrase "Weapons of Mass Destruction" - now its just Iran has terrorist and possibly nuclear weapons. After giving an arms deal to Israel and Saudi Arabia - you can tell that the US is trying to take control of the region piece by piece. Some would argue to bring democracy to all. Others who have been educated properly at all throughout their life time know that this is about oil - nothing more nothing less - its just business. Really its unfortunate, but if you don't understand watch Syriana and you'll get a piece of what's going on in the world right now.


BBC Article

Health Care Agendas

Just in case you were wondering what the Health Care agenda's were for this years presidential candidates - here they go. Undoubtedly this will be a big subject in this year's presidential campaign - but don't get your hopes up for socialized health care anytimes soon.


Peep
Health Care Agenda

Check out the highlights.

We recently through a party here in Chicago in conjunction with tha homie Jesse & Dub Frequency. Peep some of the highlights over @ Claytons Everyone is Famous. Oh what a night.

Fresh & Proper Coming soon.

Its been a minute.

Back from a little Vacay to find my ninja Heron living the Tycoon life. Homie cracks me up.

I don't mean to get all sentimental

But for those of you out there that can feel me on this you definitely understand. I use to watch Def Poetry a lot when it first aired on HBO. This was one of the best performance poems on the show. Shihan is fresh with it. Check em out.

The Muzuma Twins Ask What You Think?

Now im not exactly sure who the Muzuma Twins are or what they do. I just know they are involved with the Obama campaign to some capacity and are always hitting me with bulletins. Who really knows - anybody peep all the random chicks on their myspace. Hmm ?

Meet Us Here

We will be meeting The Cool Kids in Minneapolis for a weekend to never ever forget. We'll be kicking it @ The Graves for the first official Fresh & Proper video/photo shoot. Check out more after the jump.

Your A Needy Girl

The Cobra Snake

Paris Hilton making a cameo at Chromeo in LA. What! Fresh out of the bing - the little jail bird is actually going to listen to some good music. Kind of a suprise - but at least someone knows whats good for her.

Fancy Foot Work Tour

Chromeo


She's definitely a needy girl.

David Plouffe

The game of politics as you well know is like chess in real time – democracies of people engaging in battle to rule a dynasty. The Presidential race for the United States is bigger than the Super Bowl in terms of sports. Our so-called democratic process allows the people to decide the future of a nation with their democratic right. Who knows if those votes actually mean anything – ahem George W. – but damn you at least have to try right? As the candidates just finished the first ever You-Tube debate, this year’s marathon of Presidential race has a whole new set of maxims on how a campaign is run. And to compete in this year’s cycle you need to have a campaign manager who understands this new world of engaging people at every turn.

Most executive managers, whether NBA coaches or Fortune 500 Ceo’s, would teach you are only as strong as the pieces around you. In this year’s cycle, David Plouffe campaign manager for Barack Obama is a seasoned vet when it comes to running campaigns. Like in any other sport no matter how good the franchise player – if they don’t have a supporting cast then your just Kobe Bryant - the Bulls without Phil, Scottie and Harper, the Yankees without Torre, bottom line - you are only as good as those around you.

Plouffe, partner of AKP&D one of the premiere democratic consultant companies in the world, comes with a supporting cast worthy of an Oscar. AKP&D – an all-star team of individuals – all with varied degrees of talent and experience working with the Democratic Party. Of course they all have decorated resumes within media, campaigning, and press. But of course you wouldn't step into the playoffs with rookies at the helm? You always want a mixture of veterans and young talent taking you to the winners circle.

At the end of the day Plouffe and company know what’s up. He has been around the block when it comes to campaigning – literally – from working with grass roots campaigns within the Democratic Congressional Committee to running successful campaigns in key states. Combine that with a vast knowledge of the internet and its massive power, yet refined enough knowledge to know what it takes to run a grassroots campaign “town by town.”

That’s all you want out of your campaign manager. A coach with a diverse background, a plentiful of resources, and all-star associates with in arms reach. Someone who knows how to focus and run a grass roots campaign for the primaries but doesn’t lose site of the bigger picture in the marathon race that is campaigning for the presidency.


AKP&D

Good article in the Times

Jamar Eaton

Youtube Debate

Some highlights from the Youtube debate the other night. Definitely a different format for hosting a debate - as candidates again try to embrace all forms of new media. How about we just do the actual voting on myspace and facebook too - im sure their more accurate than voting machines in Florida.








Still I think my favorite closing remarks were - Obama on Richardson: "I like the fact Bill Richardson has devoted his life to public service. I don't like the the fact he likes either the Red Sox or the Yankees but doesn't like the White Sox."

Great closer I tell ya - the Sox definitely could use a good closer this year.

Wow. Pitchfork. Wow.

Pitchfork was simply amazing this year. With a diverse line up of acts from indy rock, to classic hip hop there was a little something for everyone - like most good summer festivals. We were lucky enough to hustle up a couple passes and find our way into the "restricted" area of the festival - thanks to the homies the Cool Kids. After grabbing a few complimentary Goose Islands, we were ready to get a little hyphy with our boys. The energy for the show was an utter buzz - and as soon as the first beat dropped they had the crowd attention at ease. Needless to say a few songs later, some crowd surfing, and blowing some smoke in the air - we were having a good ol time. Highlights from the homie Clayton over @ Everyone is Famous, he was the only other person to crowd surf! Enjoy some of the highlights bellow.





Definitely good times great oldies. Thanks homies.

Kells @ Undergound last weekend.

I don't know how R. Kelly gets away with anything in his life. But apparently he shut it down @ Underground here in Chicago last weekend. Undergound is known for so many females and so much inspiration. Seriously its almost like they don't let dudes in unless you know somebody. Lucky enough for us we know a few people - we stay connecting the dots. We caught this email today of Kells doing what he does best - and the end absoloutley cracks us up! Enjoy.

Surfing in Chicago

Thanks to the Cool Kids Pitchfork was a good time. More coming soon.

Connect The Dots

Get @ me. Talk shit, hate, wax politic, connect, build. You know - connect the dots.

jamareaton@gmail.com

The Power of Branding Ideas

Barack Obama and his top campaign staff have found a unique way to inspire their grassroots campaign. Leading all candidates in contributions they have concentrated on "spinning" the way they report the donations they have received. Bringing into play the "rock-star" appeal of Obama's persona and capitalizing on the sales of merchandise such as key chains and t-shirts. The campaign has been able to tap into resources and audiences other candidates have not been able to find. Obama has such an affect on his audiences the campaign has even been able to rely on his draw for speeches, counting the ticket sales as part of their personal donations.


But come on let’s face it – they have found a way to tap into the resources of an internet generation. Finding the niches and corners to extract capital other campaigns have yet to comprehend, they have found a way to build their organization from the ground up. Which in turn strengthens their foundation. Of course they are building a Presidential agenda – a set of missions and policies that will guide an office and a country. With the State of our current Union tattered by years of war mongering corporate Republican agendas, its good to see a Democratic campaign and staff that understands how to generate money from new places. Inspiring people who have probably at one point or another in the last eight years given up on our democratic process.

Furthermore it proves word of mouth is the most powerful way to dispense information, with the Internet as its autobahn. Now more than ever people want to be apart of something bigger than themselves, something that gives them some sort of conviction that all is not lost – that we as a country can improve. Obama inspires this at its finest, in the same way some of our favorite past leaders have. The utter joy of people to meet Bobby Kennedy, the hope some had invested in his brother John’s words and Presidency. You can see the similarties Barack has in the effect of hope he has on people. More importantly his campaign staff has been equipped and innovative enough to bring their candidate to the forefront. Understanding what it means to brand ideals and how to market those policies to a new generation. But don’t take my word for it – New York Times.
Jamar Eaton



Barack Obama

Recent News

I can't lie...It was a great time!

The latest insert from the Canadian tour we went on with Cool Kids about a month ago. Episode one is bellow - enjoy! We definitely did.

Where did you party Last Night.

Where were you at last night? By the looks of it - girls really do want to party all the time. We tend to check Last Nights Party every couple days just to see whats going down in various cities across the nation. Furthered with some random eroticism here and there - you can tell they definitely know how to party. What up Eddie Murphy - damn girl we can definitely party all the time.

You have to love Pacino.

Was never a huge fan of Any Given Sunday. But this monologue is classic Pacino. Definitely Fresh & Proper.

Chromeo

Its finally out!


I got mine - get yours!


Also don't forget the tour - stopping in Chicago Saturday.







The FANCYFOOTWORKTOUR is a fan driven project! Our intentions are to populate every event that CHROMEO and FLOSSTRADAMUS are poppin' off at.


Check out the blog, leave a comment, buy tickets and show up at the listed venues. These shows will be HOT and undoubtedly off the chain. So shine your shoes and...


Dont B last to B involved this project:


• Tag your images at FLICKr.com with "CHROMEO" or "FLOSSTRADAMUS"


• Join this YouTube groupand add videos


Videos for you:


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If you feel like you have something to contribute or post.


Contact:


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CHECK IT OUT YO'

Ronson back @ it again.

International Version

Mark Ronson always holding it down no matter where he's @. Above his new single - bellow the homies The Cool Kids performing with Ronson and A La Crate tonight in New York. Check em out.

China - Orginal Gangsters.

See this is what happens to you when your a goverment official in China and you mess up. You get murked or in other words they execute you. This poor chap worked for the Chinese version of Federal Drug Administration and was accepting bribes to allow untested drugs to be released. It makes you wonder how many bribes our own FDA accepts or how many lobbyist have pursuaded untested drugs on to the market. China said no go - its a wrap for you homie - as they try to show how serious they are about the safety of Chinese products.



Check out the The Times

Let's go TIGERS!

After my boys beat up on the Indians they hosted arguably the best team in baseball, the Boston Red Sox. I don't know if its just me, but I have a feeling that this might just be the year. If the pitching hangs in there and the bats keep producing its going to be an interesting year come October. All the haters would love to say there's no way - but with the way they are playing at the all-star break I already think its a wrap. Peep the highlights of the Tigers beating up on the Sox.

Video Highlights of game 3 vs Boston.

Obama 08'

No matter who you like out of this years Presidential candidates it will definitely be looked at as one of the more interesting Presidential elections in history. I kind of like this guy. You decide for yourself.



Barack Obama


Presidential Candidates

If you haven't seen this yet.

Kanye West feat Daft Punk - Stronger
Video
Envoyé par klip2rap sur wat.tv

Now you have. Wow - as much as you wan't to hate on Kanye sometimes - he never ceases to come back with some heat. Enjoy.

Tomorrow!

Come kick it, my boy Jesse from Dubfrequency will be in town to chill for the soiree & of course The Cool Kids will be doing the damn thing. St. Alfred big uping their second year anniversery in Chicago - should be out of control. See you there.

Cool Kids Jumping around.

Besides having a new track on their Myspace. The homies also dropped another summer rider Getting It. Not too hard to find for you internet Dj's.


Jamar Eaton

Hollywood Holt Throw A Kit on it!!!

Now what you know about that!




In true Chicago form Hollywood Hold cold crushes the scene with his infectous remix of Rich Boys Throw Some D's on It. With cameo's by Mano, The Cool Kids and Mic Terror, Holt's video gives a taste of what Chicago's all about right now. Dope kicks, fresh clothes, ill mopeds and some of the coldest music you've heard in a long time.






Chicago mayne!

Hollywood Holt

Mano

Cool Kids

Mic Terror

Heron up to his usual antics over @ The Brilliance.

My boy Heron recently graduated Parsons in NY, and is up to his usual antics of self branding and taste manking. I swear this kid has the internet going nuts. Check the interview courtesy of my boys Benjamin & Virgil over at The Brilliance.





The Brilliance

Heron Preston

Its Hot in Here

Will someone please just open up the fire hydrant and flood the streets. For real, we need a Do The Right Thing moment. Don't scuff my Spizke's either, or their will be trouble sucka!



Cool It Now will have to do.




easy.

Jamar Eaton

Im blogging again.

Yup its been a minute. It always is a minute - ha. Sometimes you step away for certain reasons, but now we're back and ready to attack wit th fullness. Some good things coming in the next month. Look forward to those - for real. For the time being. Peep the stills of the new Kanye jump off - a remix of Daft Punks Harder, Faster, Stronger. If you haven't heard it - dig for it on the internet - you should be able to find a short version of it somewhere! Until then jump over to the Riottt blog to peep the stills for the video.










...if your really thirsty to hear it go here Shhhhh

Viva La Miami

Finally, the updates shall commence. We arrived in Miami Tuesday evening, after grabbing our bags and jumping in the rental we were ready to hit the town. Finally into south beach we changed clothes, got fresh then grabbed a bite to eat at Cafeteria, then went over to the Shore Club to check out Jazzy Jeff. I tell you what he hasn't lost a step - he's was dropping classics right and left without even a peep up from the turntables. He even had a little smirk on his face just before he scratched in his next mix - you can definitely say this man still loves his job. After that we dropped into this spot SoBe and checked out Large from Chicago. There's nothing like good soulful Chicago house music especially when people are feeling it. The night ended sitting on Washington, taking in the Miami nightlife. We were approached by a few bums - one of which had the quotable of the day - "shit happend's and when you fall into some shit wash it off and keep on moving." Let's keep it moving.





On our way!


Rental


Dinner @ Cafeteria.


Dj Jazzy Jeff killing it.


Large giving everybody that soul.


Cool Kids chilling on the block


Bums dropping knowledge.

Good night.

Just a snippet.

The Cool Kids performing with A-Trak @ Studio A for Winter Music Conference. This is just a taste, I will be uploading more soon!

On the road again.

We're on our way down to Winter Music Conference, for another Cool Kid adventure. Besides a few mishaps this morning the day has gone off without a hitch. We manage to find some free wireless internet here in D.C. If you are ever at the airport and can't manage to find a wireless signal, go set up camp next to the jet setter lounges. They always have a signal for you to pirate at will. So we are catching up on some reading, some blogging and some good old chilling. Also are little friend Trey is hanging out with us this week, he'll be making cameo's all over the place. So check, check, check us out...