jane likes these things

jane likes...duck sauce's "barbra streisand"

2010-09-28T00:29:00.003-04:00

Duck Sauce "Barbra Streisand" from Mr Goldbar on Vimeo.

fave parts: Ryan Leslie & P-Thugg from Chromeo. LOVE.LOVE.LOVE. this is NYC.

jane likes...bruno mars' just the way you are

2010-09-08T23:32:00.002-04:00

woulda been nice if he had asian american lead/lady #justsayin (but i still LOVE u, bruno mars! :P)

jane likes...cee-lo's f*ck u

2010-09-02T15:12:00.004-04:00

this is all sorts of funny. "ain't that some sh*t"

jane likes...Ernest Estime!!!

2010-08-20T00:38:00.010-04:00

in continuation with my previous blog entry about quality work/browsing, I would like to introduce another site that was just launched by a dear friend of mine, Ernest Estime. I mean, with that kind of name, it's pretty obvious he's destined for greatness. ;)

Ernest's flickin skills are polished, with just the right amount of grime (when needed). u can catch him at a concert one night, a party another night (shout out to #BIGFUN), and then maybe an event with Governor Paterson the next?! Point is, Ernest is versatile and professional (well, until a RIck Ross song comes on -_-) and is for SURE on his WAY UP!

Ladies and Gents: www.ErnestEstime.com

Be sure to check out the COLUMN section for constant updates/flicks!

you can follow him on twitter HERE.

jane likes...The Madbury Club

2010-08-19T11:52:00.004-04:00

in the world of "hey! i have a blog too!" clutter (yes, yes, me too), the quality ones quickly RISE above the rest and make others look like orphans that desperately need a home to be cared for and groomed.

this...right here...is one to look out for.

THE MADBURY CLUB

from the layout, to the photo spreads, to the videos, and their written CONTENT (is still KING!) it's easily one of the best out right now. and did i mention the person behind it is only 19?! Phillip T. Annand is his name.

Enjoy quality browsing.

jane likes..."Rosewood" YEEEEEZY!

2010-08-13T20:02:00.005-04:00

KANYE'S BACKKKKKKK! :P Can't WAIT till his new album drops!! [footage from Ye's secret show in NYC last night]

"I forgotttttttttt" HAHAHAHAHAHA. (fast forward to 13:57)

jane likes...The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (eeeeek!)

2010-06-25T16:41:00.002-04:00

i can't wait to go home and go to this!!!!!
http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/

jane likes...kollaboration 5

2010-06-25T09:56:00.003-04:00

TOMORROW! BE THERE!

jane likes...Kollaboration NY 5 Promo Video

2010-06-16T11:05:00.002-04:00

KOLLABORATION NY 5
June 26, 2010 (Saturday)
Highline Ballroom
Doors open at 7 PM
KNY5 FACEBOOK
KNY5 TWITTER

get your tickets here --> kollabny.eventbrite.com

jane likes...tightrope (janelle monae feat big boi)

2010-05-06T12:19:00.000-04:00

jane likes...'billionaire' (travie mccoy feat. bruno mars)

2010-05-06T10:38:00.009-04:00

Bruno Mars is WINNING. Ooh! His FB status: It’s Better If You Don’t Understand EP drops May 11. Who's getting it?
Um ME!!!!!!!

YAY! Found an acoustic version!

jane likes..."a life in the day"

2010-05-06T09:49:00.004-04:00

"A Life In The Day" from John Mayer on Vimeo.

jane likes...beyonce's "why don't you love me"

2010-05-04T13:12:00.000-04:00

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

jane likes...opening ceremony!

2010-05-03T16:39:00.005-04:00

Thirty Days NY Artist Series: Opening Ceremony from Thirty Days NY on Vimeo.

Thirty Days Gallery has been doing some great things during their stay in NY, and on top of it, they made this great video in which Humberto takes you behind the scenes of Opening Ceremony HQ. Check it out!

jane likes...the blackberry 6 sneak peek

2010-05-03T15:25:00.004-04:00

hmmm, if the browser user experience is going to be as smooth/quick as the promo shows...i might, just might consider switching back over to the BB. MIGHT.

jane likes...HBO's "East of Main Street" Trailer

2010-04-19T14:36:00.003-04:00

HBO "East of Main Street" Trailer from Jonathan Yi on Vimeo.

Hmmm...maybe I'll order HBO just for this show? Nah, I'll find it online. :)

jane likes..."edge of desire" music video

2010-04-16T11:49:00.004-04:00

This music video chronicles the last 4 months of the John Mayer Battle Studies 2010 Winter Tour, as explained by the ever-so-talented photographer, 13th Witness.

Love the song! Love the visuals! Love John Mayer! Can't get enoughhhhh!!!

jane likes...Donnis's 1st Music Video "Gone"

2010-04-13T10:21:00.002-04:00

So proud of this moment!!! :) Donnis's first single is finally getting its shine on mtv.com, mtvU and mtv JAMS TODAY!

jane likes...Donnis's "Gone" Trailer

2010-04-12T10:33:00.003-04:00

The music video for Donnis's first music video is finally dropping TOMORROW (4/13) on mtv.com, mtvU & mtv JAMS!!!!

Donnis - Gone [TRAILER] (Directed by BBGUN) from bbgun on Vimeo.

jane likes...Charice

2010-04-07T11:48:00.005-04:00

Charice is a youtube-discovered artist from the Philippines. I really hope she makes it in America. Definitely a STRONG pop single to launch her budding career. *crossing fingers*

Here's her first single, Pyramid (feat. Iyaz). Isn't she so cute???

...and here's her sizzle reel. gave me goosebumps.

jane likes...V.V. Brown

2010-04-07T11:32:00.006-04:00

V.V. Brown is a byoooootiful singer-songwriter from London. Here's an acoustic version of her single, Shark in the Water.
.
V.V. Brown's website
V.V. Brown's myspace
V.V. Brown's twitter

Anyone want to go see her at Bowery Ballroom with me on April 28th? :)

jane likes...diane birch's "valentino" music video

2010-04-06T13:46:00.002-04:00

so cute and creative!

jane likes...Nas & Damien Marley's "Distant Relatives" Official Trailer

2010-04-02T10:42:00.003-04:00

i'm pretttty excited for this to come out. but in MAY?! patiently waiting.

jane likes...atrak x travis barker on tour (hopefully soon!!!)

2010-03-18T17:42:00.003-04:00

via h.e.r.

jane likes...Oliver Peoples' 2010 Campain

2010-03-15T13:33:00.004-04:00

check out this endearing video for Oliver Peoples' 2010 Campaign.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.

les enfants s'ennuient le dimanche (the children are bored on sundays) from Oliver Peoples on Vimeo.

We are happy to share the video of our 2010 Campaign. After the beautiful job she did for the last season, we were excited to reunite with stellar photographer AUTUMN DE WILDE. Providing personality and a face to the frames is Scottish singing beauty SHIRLEY MANSON and Renaissance talent, ELIJAH WOOD.
http://www.oliverpeoples.com

jane likes...freaknik: the musical

2010-03-15T11:30:00.004-04:00

based off of all the google image searches i've gotten on my previous post, i figured i should post the actual show.

below are the vids for the hilarious FREAKNIK: The Musical. Word to [adult swim]. :P

jane likes...'animals dressed as humans'

2010-03-12T16:35:00.005-05:00

i don't necessarily condone this behavior but couldn't help but look.

For more: Animals Dressed As Humans

jane likes...lady gaga's 'telephone' (feat. beyonce)

2010-03-12T11:23:00.002-05:00

jane likes...chip tha ripper's 'like that'

2010-03-11T14:27:00.002-05:00

okayyyyy chip. why ur voice sound so sexxxxxxxayyyyyy?? :)

jane likes...B.o.B.'s nothing on you (feat. bruno mars)

2010-03-11T11:36:00.004-05:00

The video is okay...but love the song (or maybe just the hook). :P Word to SHIV for puttin me on.

jane likes...the alternate version of 'pursuit of happiness'

2010-03-11T11:32:00.001-05:00

jane likes...the new XXL’s "10 Freshmen for 2010" Cover

2010-03-01T17:18:00.003-05:00

The new breed of hustlers includes: Roc Nation’s first signee J. Cole, gangsta rap up-and-comer Nipsey Hu$$le, newly-minted Asylum lyricist Pill, 1017 Brick Squad member OJ Da Juiceman, indie-sensation Wiz Khalifa, G.O.O.D. Music’s own Big Sean, underground favorite Fashawn, Gary, Indiana rep Freddie Gibbs, West Coast phenom Jay Rock and the latest addition to the Atlantic roster, Donnis.

YAY for Donnis!!!

Check out more HERE.

jane likes...the crowd control tour

2010-02-28T14:18:00.003-05:00

The Crowd Control Tour kicks off TONIGHT (7PM) at Highline Ballroom!!! Get tickets HERE.

TOUR DATES
Sunday, February 28th: New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
Thursday, March 4th: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head
Friday, March 5th: Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
Saturday, March 6th: Norfolk, VA @ Norva
Monday, March 8th: Washington DC @ 930 Club
Tuesday, March 9th: Cleveland, OH @ Peabodys
Wednesday, March 10th: Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection Live
Friday, March 19th: Austin, TX SXSW Showcase @ The Scoot Inn
Wednesday, March 24th: Denver, CO @ Cervantes
Thursday, March 25th: Murray, UT @ Murray Theater
Saturday, March 27th: Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Thursday, April 1st: Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
Friday, April 2nd: Portland, OR @ Berbatis Pan

Check out http://deconrecords.com/crowdcontroltour for confirmed dates.

jane likes...the fray's 'syndicate'

2010-02-22T11:53:00.001-05:00

jane likes...brutha vacancy

2010-02-20T10:43:00.002-05:00

not too keen on the name of their group but they're DEFINITELY talented. liking what i hear from them too. love me some R&B.

some of their links:
MYSPACE
TWITTER

thanks to h.e.r. for puttin me on! ur blog RUNS shiiiiiii.

jane likes...pac div's 'shut up' teaser

2010-02-20T10:19:00.003-05:00

FINALLY! Something from Pacific Division! Grittttty. Can't wait to see the full thing.

jane likes...blu's disco d.y.n.a.m.i.t.e.

2010-02-18T10:37:00.005-05:00

Disco Dynamite from A.C.R.O.N.Y.M on Vimeo.

yes! finally some visuals from one of my FAVE rappers, blu.

click the image above for blu's newest mixtape with exile (producer). (via 2dopeboyz)

jane likes...we are the world (25 for Haiti)

2010-02-14T13:57:00.003-05:00

the lil wayne and tpain parts were a bit...odd. but nice to see all artists come together for haiti. :)

jane likes...these japanese cards

2010-01-25T17:19:00.003-05:00

via yoshi's blog (theadventuresofyoshi)

Twitter Killed the Blog Star...

2010-01-07T14:47:00.003-05:00

i've been slackin on updating my blog. :( sorry!
i WILL resume! :)

jane likes...amerie's music video 'more than love' (feat. fab)

2009-12-25T13:34:00.002-05:00

...still not convinced of fab though. haha. good video.

jane likes...creative control (dot tv) & blakroc

2009-11-30T23:44:00.007-05:00

i have so many things going through my mind after watching this 33 minutes and 15 second 'clip.' in short, i'm inspired. i've had my own biases/prejudices against damon dash (blame those clips of him spazzing in the offices of def jam) but after watching this interview, i not only have a new outlook on damon dash as person, but i found myself agreeing with most of his commentary/opinions on the music industry and the corporate world in general.

watch & take a listen:

StreetLevel.com Presents: On The Level Ep. 6 with Damon Dash from streetxlevel on Vimeo.

as someone who is currently working in what damon dash coins the 'wackworld' (aka corporate world), it's hard not to get worked up about the blunt realities that are laid out in his comments. however, it's true. companies...let's make it specific, record companies, are clearly crumbling not only in the business aspect but in identifying, developing and launching artists to the mainstream world. sometimes i really trip out on how much GOOD music is out there...and how there is such a small window of opportunity for any of those artists to deserve their real shine (in the traditional sense of signing a deal & releasing an album with a major record label). there's a clear disconnect btwn record labels and all the creativity/talent that is bubbling underneath the mainstream surface. before, A&Rs would go to bars to find talent; now, the labels expect the whole package before they even think about signing an artist (and then proceed to 'direct' what they perceive the artist should release to the public).

but dash also takes a legit stab at a tv network (the industry i'm currently working in) who, to their defense, is still a small (read: meager ad sales revenue) network trying to create a real music network in a tv world that really doesn't embrace quality music programming (FUSEtv). don't agree? check what that other 'Music' TeleVision network is airing these days. it's disappointing to hear that even fuse doesn't 'get' their demographic nor understand how to market to their target audience BUT it's not rocket science why that is. Unfortunately, networks are tied to ad dollars where risk is kept at a minimum.

although i do agree with damon dash and his outlook on the 'wackworld,' i also think he's in a unique position to say/think so. with his financial AND personal capital, he is able to make his new 'organic' business ventures possible. but what about all the people i know (not in this 'wackworld') who are BROKE and still living at home b/c making music and being in a creative space doesn't pay the bills? i'm not saying this in a negative light...it's reality. i'm not talking about meager shows here and there, i'm talking legit money that will pay your rent (in NY), your utilities, food to eat, clothes to wear, etc.

i recognize that damon dash is providing an outlet for artists on the come-up (and as a consumer/enthusiast of good music i definitely appreciate the content) but i think he also needs to recognize that this 'wackworld' is unfortunately how the consumer and artist still feel can get them to a place where music can be their career/profession. it also helps that he's recruited people like mos def and raekwon who are already known and have a following in the mainstream world b/c the 'wackworld' and its structures have allowed them to release music and be heard by the general public. even though he is resistant to this 'wackworld,' damon dash is also a (by)product of this 'wackworld.' granted, he may have clashed with its 'structure' all the time, but he still saw it as a viable way to make money and live his life.

with ALL that said (that was prolly the longest blog post written thus far), i'm wayyyyy excited to see BLAKROC and Creative Control blossom and i will definitely be supporting this movement! :)

www.blakroc.com
www.creativecontrol.tv

FRIDAY THE 13th: A NIGHT WITH THE COOL KIDS and MOS DEF from Creative Control on Vimeo.

jane likes...john cho!

2009-11-10T10:31:00.003-05:00

just had to post these up from GQ's "The Cho Show: Ultimate Suit Guide." He's so SCRUMPTIOUS in these photos!!

also, here's an interesting read from Newsweek about Koreans/Korean-Americans working in Hollywood. Click HERE.

jane likes...rihanna's 'wait your turn'

2009-11-03T15:51:00.004-05:00

Can't wait till her new album drops on November 23rd!

jane likes...CMJ (aka College Music Journal)!

2009-10-18T15:26:00.011-04:00

[EDITED/SHOWS ADDED]

for those of yall not familiar with CMJ, it's a music events/publishing company (thanks wiki) that puts on a hugeeeee music festival every year (for one week) in NY. Both indie artists and major (meaning signed to major labels) all come to NY to perform.

here are some of the shows that i'm planning on going to. considering there's one or more every night of the week, not sure how that's goin to work out with my day job. but then again, CMJ only comes once a year! :/ maybe i'll go out on a limb and try those 5-hour energy drinks every swears by.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY (well, this one's not a part of CMJ but c'mon it's the CLIPSE!)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY (still debatin on this one b/c well, it's ALL the way OUT in brooklyn. hehe)

SATURDAY

still willing to take some suggestions too! :) any good ones on friday?

jane likes (ehem LOVES)...amelie!

2009-10-09T16:54:00.005-04:00

um, how can you NOT love her???

jane likes...nixon watches!

2009-10-09T14:55:00.007-04:00

X: Ooooh, nice watch! Where'd u get that?
Me: Thanks! It's a NIXON watch. Got it at Burton in SoHo.
X: Really? That's nice! What's that thing at the bottom?
Me: Um, it's supposedly this skateboard game called S.K.A.T.E. Kinda like P.I.G. in bball.
X: Huh?
Me: Nevermind.
X: They got a website?
Me: Yeah, just Google it, "NIXON watches."
X: How much you pay for that?
Me: About $60.
X: WHAT? I'm about to get me one! Thanks!

Methinks: I should work for NIXON's consumer marketing group for the MANY MANY times that conversation has occured since my purchase a year ago.

Anyhow, check out their website: www.nixonnow.com for more dope watches & accessories!

some of my potential future purchases:

jane likes...'life is better' (qtip feat. norah jones)

2009-10-06T12:28:00.004-04:00

my fave song on q-tip's The Renaissance has a video! :)

jane likes...these ree-WHAT?!

2009-09-13T11:02:00.004-04:00

i know i should probably be posting up pictures from my vacay but...

Hellz Bellz x Reebok! (and i don't even like reebok all like that) Hellz is KILLLLLLIN it!! Coppin a pair in November when they're released!

Check out the Hellz Bellz blog for more photos/info.

jane is...headin to the motherland!

2009-09-04T18:23:00.003-04:00

not sure whether or not i'll be able to update while i'm out in Korea (& Japan) but i'll try my best!

see you later alligator!

jane likes (and can't wait for)...BOONDOCK SAINTS 2: ALL SAINTS DAY!!!

2009-09-03T10:30:00.003-04:00

can you tell i'm so hype for this release????!!!! please tell me you've watched the first one! if not, do yourself a favor and rent/buy/download/stream BOONDOCK SAINTS!

jane likes...PILL!

2009-08-27T09:46:00.009-04:00

It’s amazing and almost daunting how much hard work goes into an artist making a name for themselves and finally have their music get recognized by the public. So many times I think we, as fans and as people who appreciate music, forget that there's so much time (usually years!) that passes before an artist actually starts to get their shine. I've witnessed it first hand with Donnis and I feel like a ‘proud mom’ (not that i would know exactly what that feels like) when I see other people getting excited about his music.

But don’t doubt for a second that the journey is over. I guess that’s the beauty and curse of being an artist, the journey never really ends. There’s always going to be music. You just LOVE what you do and hope that people will appreciate it and ride with you for a long time to come.

With that said, Donnis recently he put me onto another Atlanta artist named Pill ("P-I-Double," also known as "Gangsta Pill"). Although he’s from the same city as Donnis, he comes from a totally different background & of course his raps follow accordingly. Other rappers can tend to glorify the hood, but Pill presents it in a real way, in his own style and original flow. Definitely something I know NOTHING about but you can always respect someone with originality and talent!

Think he’s just arrived on the scene? Think twice. The first time he recorded was at Stankonia at the ripe age of 17 in front of Big Boi from Outkast…and in his words, “the rest is history.”

This is his video that’s getting a lot of buzzzz on the ‘internets’ for his single, Trap Goin Ham (directed by Motion Family, same ppl who did Donnis’s Snack Packs). Side note: Here’s a crazy breakdown of the ‘real’ that went down during the shoot.

Pill - Trap Goin Ham from Motion Family on Vimeo.

If you likey, download his mixtape, 4180: The Prescription.

Oh, and here’s a lil freestyle Donnis and Pill did last night at the East Village Radio to the Patna Dem instrumental.

jane likes...mmmike's cakery (part 2)!

2009-08-25T11:52:00.004-04:00

So, remember this post on my cousin's new awesome cupcake/cake business? well, there's been some changes and now the blog has a new home (on wordpress)! click the banner below!

i'm soooo excited to be a part of the process to get the business up and running! we (our little family business that can!) have so many ideas in store, i can't wait to share it with you as it unfolds!

please support by ordering these yummmmy cupcakes & chocolate cakes! check back for some cool contests to win yummy creations as well! here are some pics to entice you.

Follow MMMike's Cakery on Twitter

Join MMMike's Cakery on Facebook

jane likes...youtube singers/talent!

2009-08-25T11:44:00.006-04:00

here are some of my fave singers/performances i found on youtube recently. enjoy! :)

you gotta love/appreciate raw talent!

jane likes...donnis's trailer and mixtape (it's finally here!!!!)

2009-08-21T12:59:00.008-04:00

Update: DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE HERE.

Trailer: Diary of an Atanta Brave

Donnis: Diary Of An Atlanta Brave Trailer from DONNIS on Vimeo.

Take a listen:

10.Deep Presents: Donnis - Diary of an ATL Brave

Download is still being worked on...coming shortly. :)

jane likes...the announcement for 10 Deep x Donnis Mixtape Party!

2009-08-19T09:58:00.005-04:00

Make sure you RSVP! It's going to be CRAZZZZY!

10.Deep presents...
DONNIS: Diary of an Atlanta Brave Mixtape Release Party
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
8PM - 12AM
The Loft, DUMBO Brooklyn
155 Water Street @ Pearl Street
F Train to York (first stop in Brooklyn)

Live Performance by Donnis and Special Guests!
Music By Just Blaze, Benzi, & Million$Mano
OPEN BAR + LIMITED GIFT BAGS
RSVP: DONNISRSVP@GMAIL.COM

Oh and two more things:

Donnis in the studio with Just Blaze

DONNIS x Just Blaze from DONNIS on Vimeo.

Donnis x 10 Deep T-Shirt (to be released via 10deep.com this Thursday @ 12PM EST)

jane likes...Dom Kennedy's "Of All Time" (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid)

2009-08-18T15:42:00.003-04:00

snatched from h.e.r.

love the way LA is captured in this music video.

jane likes...kanye west's robocop (1988 import version)

2009-08-18T12:02:00.005-04:00

was reading through my twitter feed, and clicked on @mickboogie's post:

shortly after going through this guy's website: http://myk31.com i discover the amazzzzing music video he created (yes, all of it is his handiwork) to kanye's robocop. Check it out:

btw, the guy's name is Mykola Dosenko from Ukraine. hit up his site to see more of his work. needless to say, he's verrrry verrrry talented. he's the guy who created the lil animated characters for Maestro Knows as well!

jane likes...donnis's second leak 'gone'

2009-08-17T17:20:00.008-04:00

Remember this video? Where, here's the full track/second leak off of Donnis's mixtape, Diary of an Atlanta Brave, dropping this Thursday.

Download it HERE.

jane likes...the fray's version of 'heartless'

2009-08-16T04:19:00.001-04:00

The FRAY - Heartless from IE HAGY on Vimeo.

jane likes...donnis's first leak 'over do it'

2009-08-16T00:23:00.005-04:00

downloads are still goin 1600+ strong.

for those of you that still haven't heard...here's donnis's first 'leak' off of his mixtape (Diary of an Atlanta Brave) dropping this thursday, August 20th!!

or you can download it HERE.

oh, and here's a lil preview of the collab tshirt with 10.Deep x Donnis.
he ain't playin.

jane likes...converse's 'band of baller's 3-on-3 tourney

2009-08-14T10:30:00.004-04:00

so the other day, i had the chance to head over to Converse's first ever 3-on-3 bball tournament. Think battle of the bands, but via basketball games, not performances.

Needless to say, there were some 'artist' athletes (read: prolly never touched a bball in their life) but here's a couple photos i snatched on my iphone. Although jim jones' team took the trophy home, I'm glad I got to see the first game (fools gold vs. mad decent) where fools gold (ehem, dan solomito) won! For more, check out the Village Voice's write-up (including more pics) of the game.

DJ A-Trak in his coach steeeez ("BREAK EM!") for the Fools Gold Team

jane likes...donnis x needlz (second video drop b4 the mixtape!!)

2009-08-11T14:23:00.004-04:00

He's definitely a part of the future. The south needs the diversity...and i think he's definitely one of the dudes! - Needlz

DONNIS X Needlz from DONNIS on Vimeo.

In anticipation for Donnis's mixtape, Diary of an Atlanta Brave, dropping next Thursday (April 20th), 10.Deep released another video showing Needlz co-signing Donnis!

T-minus 9 days!!!

jane likes...10.Deep x Donnis: Diary of an Atlanta Brave

2009-08-05T12:07:00.004-04:00

SOOOOOO geeked to see this in my inbox today!!

It's finally almost here!! AUGUST 20TH!! Are you ready for some AMAZING MUSIC?

update w/ video:

DONNIS X Justice League from DONNIS on Vimeo.

jane likes...maestro knows episode 3 (season 2)

2009-08-05T01:41:00.003-04:00

so i haven't posted any episodes from maestro knows' season 2...so here's the first one that takes me back to the days i ♥ed skater boys. :)

Maestro Knows - Episode 3 (Geoff Rowley) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo

why is levi maestro so cute?!

jane likes...FR3SH! (and you should vote for them on ABDC 4!)

2009-08-05T01:01:00.002-04:00

So for anyone that knows me, I've been talkin incessantly about how my lil brother's girlfriend, Eunji, is this ILLLL dancer and how her group, FR3SH, tried out for America's Best Dance Crew Season 4. Well, after much practice, perseverance and prayer...FR3SH MADE IT!!!!

BUT it's a bit bittersweet b/c due to some visa issues (UGH!) Eunji cannot be on TV (aka employed by MTV). :( :( :( :( But I guarantee you WILL see her again very sooooooon on a stage/TV!! BELIEVE THAT! I mean, look at how she sticks out in this performance! (She's the one in the white blazer...in the center for most of the performance)

Don't forget to watch the premiere of ABDC Season 4 this SUNDAY @ 9 PM ET!!! (VOTE FOR FR3SH!!!)

jane likes...poreotics

2009-08-05T00:38:00.000-04:00

WOW. CRAZZZZZY. Sick transitions.

jane likes...sam sparro's 'black and gold'

2009-08-05T00:02:00.004-04:00

Black & Gold - Sam Sparro

I was watching some dance videos on the ABDC blog and heard this song and needed to know who it was ASAP. Sam Sparro (aka Sam Falson) is a Grammy nominated Australian singer-songwriter of Portuguese descent, music producer and former child actor. (yes I got that from his wiki)

his album titled Black and Gold is so dope! take a listen on imeem!

jane likes (and will get)...'the sartorialist' book by scott schuman

2009-07-31T11:03:00.005-04:00

The Sartorialist (aka Scott Schuman) will be releasing a book compiling all the photographs he's taken thus far and featured on his blog. For those of you that don't know, Mr. Schuman captures everyday people (well, models included) with a keen sense of style and in a way that "designers looked at people, and get and give inspiration to lots of people in the process."

Set to be released on August 12th in the US and worldwide by early September, I'm DEF gettin myself a copy! Here's more information about where you can pre-order a copy but until then, keep checkin out his blog!

jane likes...'manos al aire'

2009-07-30T19:50:00.005-04:00

the last time i enjoyed a spanish (pop) album was christina aguilera's mi reflejo. but after hearing/seeing nelly furtado's (yes! she's finally back!) first single off her new album (mi plan), 'manos al aire,' i think i might enjoy another album totalmente en espanol! :)

take a look:

Nelly Furtado - New Music - More Music Videos

jane likes...fabolous's 'everything, everyday, everywhere' (feat. keri hilson)

2009-07-29T00:51:00.002-04:00

like the way this video was shot. was happy to see ryan leslie lookin good in this music video! :)

jane likes...Diane Birch

2009-07-23T11:37:00.003-04:00

I was looking at some of mtvU's Freshmen 5 picks, and Diane Birch stuck out to me. Her voice is so soulful and she's sooo cute too! I love finding new artists to listen to! Although looks like she's already well on her way!

Check out her bio (so interesting!) and more music on her myspace.

jane likes...cold play's strawberry swing

2009-07-20T14:10:00.005-04:00

The official music video for Coldplay's "Strawberry Swing", from their album "Viva la Vida" in stores now! The video was directed by the creative/animation team Shynola, and it features a superhero version of Coldplay singer Chris Martin doing battle with a killer squirrel in a chalk board world.

jane likes...melanie fiona's dusty fingers (part 1)

2009-07-17T10:22:00.004-04:00

this has made me fall in love with melanie fiona even more!!! i ♥ melanie!

Melanie Fiona's Dusty Fingers from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

jane likes...donnis's snack pack 3!!

2009-07-16T14:42:00.005-04:00

Heartbeat (Don't Stop) - Download HERE
Claremont Lounge - Download HERE

jane likes...'kicks after six'

2009-07-14T10:05:00.004-04:00

[update] the full film! the shirts are soooo dope!

HELLZ SPECIAL DELIVERY & SHORT FILM, "KICKS AFTER SIX" from HELLZ on Vimeo.

word from hellz-bellz:
The days of summer might be drawing to a close, yet the evening hours relent. Hence, the perfect time for LA based contemporary fashion brand Hellz to introduce their “Kicks After Six” capsule delivery. A concise yet bold collection, this limited 6 piece line extends Hellz’ ongoing graphic themes incorporating the idea of empowered defiant women that exude nothing but vicious confidence.

Hellz Creative Director, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena expounds, “Inspiration for the graphics were drawn from familiar faces of fashion icons and iconic fashion brands who celebrate them."

Directed by: Stuart Mar & Grant Wenzlau
Produced by: Epiphany Media, LLC

HELLZ - "Kicks After Six" (Trailer) from HELLZ on Vimeo.

can't wait to see the full film! collaboration by my two FAVE people/brands! Mr. Kim x Hellz-Bellz (misslawn). i ♥ the HLZ shirt in the teaser!!!

jane likes...little dragon

2009-07-14T01:31:00.007-04:00

while i was catchin up on my blogs i ran across a remix of a song called 'after the rain' by trackademicks (off off the FOOL'S GOLD blog). the lead female vocal immediately caught my attention so of course...GOOGLE SEARCH: Little Dragon.

gut feelings are always right. i'm now LOVIN little dragon! think soul meets electronica.

Click HERE for their imeem playlist for their self-titled album, Little Dragon.

jane likes...t.i.'s 'remember me' (feat. mary j blige)

2009-07-13T23:22:00.005-04:00

T.I. - New Music - More Music Videos

SO HAPPY this record has a music video! it has such a big sound! plus, more of TI for my eyes is always a good thang. :)

jane likes...MSTRKRFT's Heartbreaker (feat. John Legend)

2009-07-12T22:42:00.003-04:00

MSTRKRFT – Featuring John Legend from vincent haycock on Vimeo.

jane likes...lily allen!!!

2009-07-12T22:25:00.005-04:00

why do i NOT have her album, it's not me, it's you, yet?! coppin it NOW. :) you should too! click HERE.

jane LOVES...mmmike's cakery!!!!

2009-07-09T16:16:00.002-04:00

what are these fantastic-awesomazzzzinggg creations you see? cupcakes made by my uber-talented cousin, mmmike! (yes, you must write it with the three mmm's b/c they are that MMM good!!!!

you can check out all his creations on his new blog: http://mmmikes.blogspot.com/

taking orders very soon!

(moment of silence)

2009-06-26T18:29:00.003-04:00

snatched from @benballer's twitpic
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

still can't believe it.

jane likes...nas x damian marley album?!!!!

2009-06-26T17:29:00.003-04:00

I got chills up and down my body just watching this. Can't WAIT!!!

NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

jane likes...maestro knows (NY EDITION!!!)

2009-06-24T18:10:00.002-04:00

the best episode by far. no bias. haha

Maestro Knows - Tour Edition (Episode 4) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

jane likes...BJ the Chicago Kid's mixtape

2009-06-22T17:23:00.004-04:00

first heard of bj the chicago kid on diz gibran's truly yours track and fell in love with his voice! here's his mixtape...released by the cutie, levi maestro of maestro knows.

download the mixtape HERE.

jane likes...kinda like a big deal (finally!!)

2009-06-22T17:15:00.002-04:00

Remember this? Well, the video is finally released!!! Clipse's Kinda Like a Big Deal feat. Kanye West off their new album, Till The Casket Drops, set to drop in September. Can't wait!!!

jane likes...mateo's underneath the sky mixtape (chapter 2)

2009-06-11T01:16:00.002-04:00

For some reason, imeem is not allowing me to upload this mixtape for your listening pleasure but (even better) here's the link to download it: Mateo: Underneath the Sky (Chapter 2)

my faves: Ooh in Love & Till She Goes.

enjoy.

jane likes...martin scorsese's new film, 'shutter island'

2009-06-10T21:55:00.003-04:00

okay so normally i do NOT go to watch movies that are remotely scary...but i just *might* get myself to watch this one.

jane likes...chairlift

2009-06-10T21:41:00.005-04:00

i love having friends who appreciate/make music. :) i get to find out about artists like chairlift, and their dope video for their song, bruises.

snatched from donnis' blog

jane likes...adele's 'make you feel my love'

2009-06-09T02:23:00.003-04:00

so simple, yet it captures the mood so spot on.

jane likes...ryan leslie connecting with his fans thru twitter

2009-06-09T02:15:00.004-04:00

Ryan Leslie Gives Away 2 iPods from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

is any reason NOT to like ryan leslie??? hehe.

jane likes...that amerie is BACK! :)

2009-06-09T01:32:00.005-04:00

YES! finally!! Amerie is BACK after a 2 year hiatus! here's her first single/music video called "why r u" off of her album, in love and war, coming august 2009!

Find more videos like this on The Celebrity Network

jane likes...hellz bellz's summer 09 collection

2009-06-05T22:21:00.004-04:00

snatched from cmonwealth

i ♥ hellz bellz. they come back again and again with better and better!!! check out their new and improved site for their summer 2009 lookbook!

jane likes...kollaboration NY!!

2009-06-05T10:23:00.006-04:00

DEFINITELY GOING. U??

Kollaboration NY 06.27.09 NYU Skirball Center
Tickets on sale NOW: http://www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/kollaboration

KNY website
KNY twitter
KNY blog
KNY myspace
KNY facebook

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT. new york style.

jane likes...kanye's 'paranoid' music video

2009-05-28T02:47:00.003-04:00

damn. it's crazzy how much rihanna has changed since her debut! remember the song/vid, 'if it's lovin that you want' with her long beach hair??

jane likes..the dunk mug

2009-05-22T21:17:00.004-04:00

jane likes...Dan Wieden's musical tribute

2009-05-15T00:24:00.003-04:00

snatched over at shiv's blog.
W+K (Wieden + Kennedy) made this AWESOME musical tribute for founder Dan Wieden's Clio Lifetime Achievement acceptance.

jane likes...drake (really) freestylin

2009-05-15T00:09:00.003-04:00

damn. i feel like i'm postin sooo many drake vids but OH WELL.

snatched over at nahright.

jane likes...SMOT vs. FMOT

2009-05-14T17:29:00.004-04:00

When Apple packages its products like the iMacs, new generation iPods or the iPhones, the company does so with great deliberateness. Unwrapping the packaging reveals the products and their components in stages, increasing the consumer’s excitement every step of the way. This creates such an impact, many Apple devotees keep the packaging, and even integrate it into their home or work space décor. It is obvious that Apple uses every opportunity it has at its disposal to create brand ambassadors, not mere consumers of its products.

excerpt from a great read on how packaging can create more loyalty among consumers to brands...by creating 'second moment of truths' aka SMOT to keep the consumer engaged even after the 'first moment of truth' aka FMOT.

jane likes...aluminum red & white wine bottles

2009-05-14T17:09:00.002-04:00

snatched over from thedieline
Designed by Jan Inge Björklund (Art Director) at BJÖRKLUND emballage design, rendering by Nikki Starostka.

Hope this design comes to fruition somewhere in the states! White wine can stay cooler for longer! :)