I'm a little late on this one. You know the saying though, "it's better late than never."
This Jdrama is called "Last Friends." While I was in Japan, I watched this show with my fiance. This drama really touches home with the reality of the rising numbers of domestic violence among the many women in Japan. Who would've known eh? I didn't think such a thing was so prominent in Japan. Well, that's just me being ignorant. Knowledge is power people. Keep yourself educated.
Anyways, this drama is a tale of a beautiful young woman named Aida Michiru who is down on her luck. She is bullied at the Beauty Parlor where she works at. Eventually she finds support with a man she befriends, Oikawa Sosuke, a child welfare division worker. Michiru falls in love with this person only to find the relationship gets a little sour and becomes a victim of domestic violence. Alas, Michiru is not a loner. She has friends who support her through trying times only they too get caught in the middle of Michiru and Sosuke's quarrels.
Last Friends is a drama that will have you feeling angry with a clenched fist. It makes you want to beat the shit out of Sosuke for beating his girl. Tackling what happens under Domestic Violence is no easy subject, but Last Friends covers it from head to toe. This is a drama that you definitely don't want to miss.
If you haven't seen the drama yet here's a video to get you started.
To learn more about this drama here's a link to the official website
Man, it's true when my professor said "after a month or so of working at your design job, its going to kick in, yah know, panic... because after work their is no homework. Suddenly you realize you have a lot of time on your hands. Now what?"
My professor was right on the money. I come home and do my normal routine. Eat dinner, turn on the tube and watch some cnn. Check some emails. Check my blog. Hit up youTube and watch a little SNSD and some jpop vids. Finally, sleep. My routine is getting a little boring. I need a new hobby or something.
I did pick up a "Learn Japanese while you drive" audio cd. So far it has been very helpful. I listen to it while on my morning commute to work. So far my favorite phrases are " Ima jya nai." This means "not now." Another phrase is "Kono kanji dakedo motto okii desu." This means "It's like this only bigger." haha! nam sayin'? I love this cd because it gives me something to do while driving. I definitely recommend this cd for the people who commute. It's convenient and worth giving a try.
I'm slowly moving back towards music only because I'm concerned for my older bro. He is unemployed and all he does is play his god forsaken Call of Duty game in the dead of night with the volume on blast. I'm tired of hearing "Our UAV is online" as well as my brothers constant cursing. I love my bro, but man please learn some respect for the people that live with you. Turn the volume down please.
The reason I'm moving towards music again is because my brother needs an income. I suggested selling beats $25-$100. You know, at a price people can afford. Say if you sold 10 beats for $100. There goes a $1000 in your pocket. I mean we have a vast library of beats we can sell. Easy right? Well, my brother needs a little push.
It hurts me when he says he hasn't touch the music or at least tell me he's working on the music, but doesn't. I'm doing my part in trying to get him some customers, but I'm not sure if he's doing his part to complete the transaction. I want him to succeed, but in his eyes I see that he is not fully confident in himself.
Granted my bro can be annoying most of the times, but that's what many brothers do. The thing I don't want to see is my older brother fail. He is smart and intelligent, but he doesn't have the confidence to push himself to his highest potential. Is it age? Is it low self esteem? Is he ashamed of his life? He shouldn't be because he has people around him who loves him for himself. Me, I show my love in a stern 'a-hole and sarcastic sort of way, but that's how I am. Underneath that sarcastic bullcrap is nothing but a lot of love for my bro. If he ever reads this, I just want to let him know that I got his back. He has to promise me though, no bullshit and no slacking, and no getting side tracked. If music is his passion, then he should put his heart and soul into it. Godspeed brother.
Speaking of god, I started going back to church on Sundays. Lately, I've been blessed with a lot of things. A new job, a new car, and a beautiful fiance. I can't thank the man above enough for blessing me. That is why I'm going to try to make it my weekend routine to go to church on Sundays. God has been good to me. I just wanted to show my appreciation. Keep in mind you don't have to go to church all the time. As long as you have faith in your god then nothing can go wrong. I'm Catholic and my fiance is Buddhist. Nothing wrong with that. I was raised to never look down on anybodies religion. It is what it is. If you got a problem with someone's religion then you have mad problems buddy. Anyways...
I think I've written too much so I shall leave you with the very soulful Fuyumi Abe.
Fuyumi Abe-青春と路地
One more video...
From CSJH! They finally came out with a new video named "Here." I posted this track on an earlier post, but there was no actual video attached so here it is.
CSJH-Here feat. Cliff
Personally, I love their japanese lyrics, but they sing much better in korean. All in all, they are still one of koreas best all female group vocalists.
Alright everyone. Time to start my day so I say peace. Peace. jya ne!
Hello everyone. Today was a crazy day at work. We had a tight deadline for our companies website and that thang was just overwhelming. I had overtime for 3 days straight and finally finished. It felt like school all over again. Good thing we have an awesome crew to get the website done for our head boss to see. I have to say that even though this project was overwhelming it was exciting and fun. I was like a little kid holding in my giggles. When I was driving home I had the urge to just burst out into laughter. It was funny because the laughter came out quite psychotic. Almost like a mad scientist laugh. In words, it looked like this: MMUUHUWAHAHA!
Pretty crazy eh?
Well, I'm glad to be finally home. My fiance sent me a link of the new video from SPONTANIA featuring JUJU. The song is called "君のすべてに" (Kimi no subete ni). I believe that translates to "You're my everything." I love this song! It sounds great. Check it out!
Spontania- Kimi no subete ni
What yah think? After hearing this, I want to hear more from this guy. JuJu is already awesome singer. She got that jazz and that soul that makes you wanna mmmm. You know what I mean?
This next song is actually a late 90's classic from the Korean group As One. This song is called "Day by Day." These girls do well on ballads, I'm not too fond of their fast music. It doesn't suit their voices well. Even so, these girls got talent. Check it!
As One-Day by Day
Well, to end this post I'm going to leave you with one of my favorite ending songs from the 2003 Japanese drama Orange Days. Enjoy and god bless everyone.
I found this video of Perfume's live performance of their song "Love the World." Check it out!
Nocchi is so hot. She has nice legs. I want to touch her legs. Those shorts. Oh lawd, those short shorts! Sigh...Legs...
I can't wait for Perfume's next music video. Hayaku Perfume! Atarashi no video ga mitai desu! Next post, I'll be talking about my new routine for my commute to work. It's going to be good stuff. Be sure to keep checking back. Leave a comment or something. This blog is chirping crickets...Time to get this blog out there! Gambarimasu!
Ohayo gozaimasu! It's Sunday. It's hot. The air condition was on all night. Electricity bill will be up. Damn this economic down surge. Times like these can be stressful. As long as you budget your money and spend it wisely then you will have no problem. In other words, don't buy more than what you make. Although I admit that would be nice...
Lately, I've been looking around blogs and seeing some of the predictions I have made when I had my old blog "Dont Touch My Jpop" come into fruition. It was kinda like I had an "I told you so" moment but reality checked in and well, nobody really visits my blog. Haha! I'm such a loser. Anyways, popularity is not a goal of mine for this blog. If you stop by you stop by. Moving on.
Here's a group I've been praising since they came out. AKB48.
I knew from the beginning these girls were going to be something great. It's been two years now and the fame that these girls are receiving is never ending. These girls are everywhere and are always growing in numbers. The old school girls that have been there from the jump are looking super kawaii than ever. Ever since "Skirt, Hirari" these girls were cute and had the potential to be something great. I'm proud of these girls for getting this far in their music career. I hope they will have more successes to come. Check out their new video
BABY BABY BABY
I have to say the beginning cut scenes did not make sense, but was pretty revealing. Well, sexual and suicidal at most... It was almost like Maeda was about to have sex for the first time and it didn't go too well. Man these Japanese people are crazy, but you gotta love it. English subtitles during that scene should be "Please be gentle." Man that is so wrong of me...Anyways, enjoy this video. Unlike their other videos the girls are showing more skin. Maybe sales are down(or up) so they went the Tanimura Nana route and showed more skin. Hey, I'm not complaining. That's the music biz for yah. Check these girls out and I'm sure you'll learn to love them...In a mutual friend way...You sick bastard.
Oh, if you're new to this group here is their debut video
Skirt, Hirari
Another prediction I made was about Morning Musume's member Koharu Kusumi.
I predicted that she would be hot and the "it" girl of Morning Musume. Man...this girl has blown up! From sexy and revealing magazine covers/photo shoots to day time shows to jdramas. There is no stopping this chick and for good reason. She's cute, ambitious, and doesn't give up. A lot of people had many expectations and doubts about Koharu in the past, but she surpassed any obstacle that was given to her. Omedetto gozaimasu Koharu chan!
That's all for my predictions lets move to something nice. What's nice? Yoona of SNSD of course! This Korean chick is so cute. There is something about her that reminds me of my fiance. Both are cute, adorable, and lovable. Here's a video cut of her just being her. Yoona!
I love this group. All of the girls are pretty but Yoona always stands out from the rest. Go Yoona!
Alright folks, its time for me to go. Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are. Peace
There are no words to describe how I feel about this. This was a man who wanted to make my city better. He wanted to give back to the youth because many of them end up in gangs, jail, or in a body bag. He was our hope for bringing peace to this city. My question is why? WHY? How does this type of thing happen to such a great person? Damn...I'm tired of these thugs and gangsters and the lifestyle the mainstream seems to glorify. This is not the way to teach our kids. That lifestyle does not teach respect in a civilized manner. It only teaches kids, "You cross my path, I'll kill you." We should be showing kids that their is more to life than being "gangsta" or "thugged out." Kids don't know they have options. I'm going off tangent...I better stop before I get too personal.
City Councilman Matt Garcia you will be missed. This video is for you homie
Ps. Matt, I never got the chance to take you up on that offer for lunch...
I've been inspired by a great man whose vision has brought me back home to America. Barrack Obama. This man is the vision of a new America. His vision of an America that is unified, equal, and, most importantly, about the people is something right out of a Martin Luther King dream. Obama is that person to make those dreams come true for us Americans. Let's face it, our economy and our well being is as flacid as old mans penis(sans the viagra). Hell, we are so broke we are borrowing money from China to help us bring our economy back.
We need someone who is strong and willing to thrust his mighty staff at the government, lobbyists, and dirty corporate phucs and tell them "enough is enough." Stop phucking with the American people. You're own people and give back to them. Don't send jobs overseas just to save a buck. You do that and what happens? Americans lose jobs. BTW 8 years is enough! If you watched Obama speak or if you've been keeping up with the Democratic National Convention (DNC) you know what I mean.
It's time to take this country back! This is the year of the Democrats. (I should say its the year of the American people) I've been a proud Democrat since 1993 when Clinton was president. Clinton did a wonderful job before his little incident. Aside from that, he was one of the best damn presidents this country could ever have. Obama will be the continuation where the Clinton Administration left off. I truly believe he will lead us to a better and brighter future and under his presidency will help move forward in building a better America.
BTW, did you see that one emotional chick at the DNC two days ago who said she is a "hardcore Democrat" and said because Hillary is no longer in the race she may have to stay home and not vote. FUCKING BULLSHIT!!! To me, that is not a true Democrat. She really pissed me off. This lady is missing the point. I think she wants another 4 more years of Bush's failed policies. Policies that will be proceeded by McCain if he does get elected. To that biotch, listen to yourself. Are you willing to put America through 4more years of war? Are you willing to put America in the hands of a person who would like to see your money fund this war in Iraq instead of using it for furthering the American education system? Are you willing to put your families financial future at risk all because Hillary didn't win? Lady, you are full of shit and a freaking coward. Didn't you hear Hillary Clinton say "No way, no how, no McCain?" I guess she was taking a shit while she made that speech.
Anyways, VOTE OBAMA. This coming November get out of your house and vote. If you are ready for a change vote Obama. If you are ready to take our country back and give it back to the people vote for Obama. If you are tired having to struggle to hold down the fort at home and at work vote for Obama and he will do his best to help you. Be inspired. Be ready for change. Dream big. Pray for a better America. Vote Obama!
Well, it looks like I survived the first week at my new job. So far I have to say the work itself is easy. The only thing I have to get used to is the process of how things work at the Print shop. Overall, I think I'm going to like this job. It keeps me busy plus the time goes by really quick because I'm having a fun time designing. Soon, I'll be interacting with customers. I have to memorize the pricing and procedures. There's a lot to take in and consume but I'm not worried though. I feel confident that I can do it. Gambarimasu! So the next step for me is to try to become knowledgeable about the companies graphic services so I can verse it well to the clients. It's going to be one hell of a ride but damn its fun! Speaking of rides, my 2009 Mazda3 is off the heezee beezee! I finally have a cd player to play my music. My old car had a tape deck which sucked bcoz I wanted to listen to my jpop which were on cd's. Now that I have a cd player it's been nothing but Crystal Kay, CSJH, Mflo, and Monkey Majik. Life is great.
Oh, a couple days ago I stopped by the mac online wesbite to look for new widgets and I came across this page for a music widget...
...and what do yah know. Monkey Majik's lyrics for "Around the World" are displayed on this page! Cool desune? Got to love dem Japanese speakin' white boys from Canada. I love hearing Blaise Planets voice. He has this vibe to his voice that makes me want to break out and sing. I had their song "Together" on repeat and I think in one commute drive I have memorized the song. Crazy. Great music.
Alright it's time to start the weekend. I have to figure out what to do. I don't have to worry about homework or anything this weekend....oh wait...it's pay my bills weekend. damn....
To close this post, here's the new music video from Monkey Majik called "Tada Arigato."
Hello folks! Today was my first day for work with the company I applied for. For privacy issues, I will call my job the Print Place. So far it has been a bit overwhelming, but that's a given for the first day on the job. I have to learn a new system on how to handle files. I'm sure in time I will be comfortable with the process so I'm not worried at all. I finally got my own plans for Medical, Dental, and Vision. I'm definitely excited about that. Overall, it was a good day until I hit lunch time. As I was buying some Taco Bell I couldn't find my ATM card. I was like "Sh!t!" I ended up using my toll money to buy lunch. That reminds me, I have to sign up for FastTrack. That way I don't have to go the bank every weekend to scurry for toll money. After I found that I couldn't find my ATM I became a little antsy because I usually don't lose stuff. When I got home, I looked around my house. Nothing. Looked on my account online to make sure nobody tried to use my card. No activity. Then I went to the last place I was at when I last used my card. Drove to Kinko's. Nothing. Came back home, look around my room and YAY!!! I found my ATM card! It was camouflaged in the mess of my room. I didn't see it the first time. I'm glad I checked twice. Errr four times. I have to clean it again. Anyways, my bday becomes good again. Happy happy desu!
Well, tomorrow is going to be another interesting day. I hope I get to do some actual work. I'm excited to do some graphics and fixes. Just to let you know, "fixes" are jobs that some designers hate doing, but it has to be done. Remember if your printing with a printing press remember to read the directions carefully about cuts, bleeds, and safe zones. Make sure to get it right otherwise your file will get kicked back and you would have to submit it again the right way.
Well, its almost bed time. Before I go here's a vid of SNSD calling for SM global auditions for Girl's Generation. I'm just amazed at how intelligent and cultured these girls are. Each has their own trait and strengths. I like how some members speak different languages. Check out this vid.
Wassup folks! Genki? Me? I'm super genki! Why? I just bought a new car! Check it out y'all!
This is a 2009 Mazda3. This baby is off the hook. We got a damn good deal on this car. When I say "we" I'm talking about my dad and I. I have to give it up for my pops. He is a great negotiator. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to get the car at the price I got it. I'm so happy. My old car was a 1999 Ford Escort. We had some good times. I definitely will miss my old car. To tell you the truth, it was hard to make the transition because I really liked my Ford. Thus, with this new car I will make sure to treat it like I did with my old car. I'm gon' ride it till the wheels fall off. Time to ride!
So for the time being, I won't be able to go out for a month or two. I want to build up my funds again because I have another important event coming soon. My fiance will be coming soon so I want to make sure I'm good with my money to support her. Like I always say, it's going to be a journey, but I'm up for the challenge. Like my fiance says "gambarimasuyo!" Take care everyone.
This Monday I officially start my new job. This morning I felt the need to design because it just occurred to me that I didn't really design anything since I came back from Japan. I was like, man, I better brush up on my skills or else I won't survive in this industry. So in light of my little situation I made a small 8.5x11in poster. This poster was really just for fun. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy.
After a nut crushing week, I've finally received a call from the place I applied to. Guess, what? I got the job baby! YEAH!!! I'm stoked, excited, waku waku desu, and crazy happy right now. Yesterday, I was with my good friend AspirationsAdvancement and we ran into the people who interviewed me at PF Changs restaurant in Emeryville. My friend said, "bro that's a sign man." At first I was like, maybe, but then when I got the call that made everything come together. Btw, sorry for the run on sentences. I'm too excited to write perfectly. Anyways, I officially come on board Monday. It's going to be an experience for me because I never worked in a real Graphic Design studio. No matter what happens, I'm ready to take on whatever task they give me. I'll do my best. I'll work hard for my fiance, our future, and life. It's going to be one crazy road ahead, but I will never give up. Gambarimasu!!!
To celebrate here's the live performance of Perfume's song "Love the world."
Alright everyone. Wish me luck at my new job. I'm going to need it. Peace
Well, today I spent it on my bed watching movies and drooling over the olympics. I was so lazy today. I guess it was just one of those days. I was going to call my good friend at Aspiration Advancement to hang out, but I just did not have any energy. I need to get my arse up! Need energy...
Anyways, did you see the intro for the Olympics in China? Damn, that was soooo cool! I have to commend the producer who put that together. I'm so amazed at how so many people can coordinate themselves and become in synced with each other to create something that was so memorizing. Simply beautiful. I'm having trouble finding a good video that showcases the intro. With tight rules on copyright, we probably won't catch any cool vids until after the games are done. I'll just be optimistic and hope someone will post some vids up soon.
Since I can't find any vids on the intro let's listen to some of Crystal Kays tracks from her new album 'Color Change.' Enjoy!
Toki no Kakera
Itoshihito
Kaerimichi
I've always been a fan of Crystal Kay ever since I heard her song 'Candy.' Her voice is very beautiful and no matter what track she is on she can make it into something great. I wish her all the success for her new album.
Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm at the final phase for the job I applied for! I'm competing with another person for the job so I pray to god that I will be the top candidate for this position. I will reveal the outcome as soon as I get word from them. Most likely, they will call Monday or Tuesday. I'm really praying that they do call me. The amagi walker is waiting to buy his new car. Here's another pic of it. Enjoy!
Man that's a cool car. Alright everyone. Time to get back to the olympics. Peace!
Man what a day. Today, I had my second interview with the company I applied for. Again, the interview went well. A couple of things I should have brought up, but I was too excited to think. I got a chance to meet with the major heads of the graphic services department. Everyone seems very nice. Very laid back. I was dressed in a suit. The employees rocking ecko and other flashy name brands. I was like, huh. NICE!!! No suit for me please! Anyways, during my interview I suddenly fell sick. I thought, maybe I'm nervous or hungry or I had gas. It turned out that I had the good ole' diarrhea. Yuck right? Sucks...So I was sitting there being interviewed and I was just dying. I felt like fainting, but I had to keep strong and do my best to make it through this interview. Long story short, came home and well...yeah...shitz city.
The graphic services manager said he will give a call next week to let me know whether or not I got the job. I'm praying that I do. I need a job to support my fiance once she comes. I need a new car too. I'm so ready for a new car. I really want to buy a Mazda3 5door Hatchback.
I've been eyeing this car for a while and I'm just in love. If I get this job, I'm going to buy it. My 1999 Ford Escort SE is failing me right now. I'm due for an upgrade. The stock rims already look crazy hot, but I want to swap them for 18's or 20's inch rims. My future car is going to be hot! Watch for it here on Bento Beat Boxing.
Let's move on to the vids. I came across this rap group from Sweden while researching Diversidad. If you don't know what I'm talking about. Check a couple posts below this. It gets into the whole unifying Europe ish. This group is called LoopTroop. They've been out for a while, but they are new to me. Check it, they can rap in both Swede and english. The rap more in english though. Man these white boys can rap! Definitely great sounding Hip Hop. The weird Jesus looking dude 'Promoe' got flows. He should battle Emenim. I wonder if he can hang. Man, they need to battle. Check out there videos.
LoopTroop-Don't hate the Player
Fort Europa
Top Dogs(Just the Song. No vid)
Definitely check more of LoopTroop. Promoe has a few solo projects check him out too. Alright everyone. I'm going to rest. I need to rest my body. I am one of the Pallbearers for one of my good friends Mom. My she rest in peace.
Auntie Pet RIP. You are definitely loved and you will never be forgotten. Good night everyone.
Well, I just had my first interview with the company I applied for. It was intense. Although, I have to say that I wasn't nervous at all. Everything felt like it went smoothly. I answered all the questions to the best of my ability and had a good time conversing with the person interviewing me. I guess they like me because I'm scheduled for in-person interview for Thursday! YATTA!!! I'm excited. There's going to be more people this time. I'm pretty sure they will be critiquing my work and see how I interact with others. Ya know, the good ole filteroo. I think I'll be ok. I just have to be myself....quirky and nerdy. haha! The recruiter said he'll call me tomorrow to schedule the next interview so I'll be patiently waiting for his call. Again I'll keep you updated to let you know my status. Peace
Yeah!!! I just got a call from one of the companies I applied for in Oakland. I have a phone interview tomorrow! YATTA!!! I'm so happy. I have to prepare myself mentally. I must admit, I don't like phone interviews. I'd rather be face to face with the person interviewing me. In this case, I have to get comfortable. Mostly, I have to be prepared and come into the interview without being overly enthusiastic. Of course, I want to show them I want the job, but I don't want to come off as 'this guy sounds like a lot of bs.' Yah know what I mean? Anyways, I just wanted to let y'all know yo homeboy Amagi Walker is almost in. Well, time to go back to finishing some freelance work. Alright everyone. I'll let you know what happens after. Peace!
Good evening everyone. Well, its been a couple of days on the job hunt. Still, there are no replies...Kanashii(sad). Today I applied for the Graphics Coodinator Position with Williams-Sonoma, Inc., SF. The position is right up my alley. I was running down the list of objectives/qualifications for this position and I believe I can deliver on them. I'm confident I can deliver. Again, wish me luck. I'm going to need it.
This weekend, I got bit by a mosquito on one of the worst parts of my body. My BIG toe. It really sucks. I made a mistake by itching it. Now, my big toe is swollen. Itchy itchy! I have to stay focused. No more itching. Focus...
Also this weekend, I've been working on my website. Lately, I've been thinking that my website needs to show more of me. I'm talking about my personality. When you get to know me I am a little weird, quirky, and sometimes animated. These personality traits I want to portray in my new website. Be sure to look out for Monkeyman Graphics 2.0 Coming soon to a internet provider near you.
Alright, lets get to the music vids. It looks like SNSD's Tiffany, Jessica, and Seo Hyun came out with a new video called Mabinogi. I guess that's Korean for "It's fantastic!" This video only features Tiffany. Where are the other girls? Are my eyes deceiving me? Well, even so the video and the track sounds great.
SNSD's JeTiHyu-Mabinogi
I have to say Tiffany is cute. The video is cute. Cute cute cute. If you're into it, this video can make you happy. Do you feel it? Do you feel the love power? I'm going to need lots of love for this job hunting that's for sure. Moving on...
Man, this next group I haven't been keeping up on. Let's get up to speed with Bright. Here's their new new track One Summer Time. As always, the girls amaze me with their beauty and their angelic voices. They are definitely raising the bar for upcoming Japanese pop teen singers. Here's their new vid:
BRIGHT-One Summer Time
It's hard to believe with voices like that they are only 16 something years old. Anyways, these girls rock! I'm waiting for them to put out another acapella or at least a ballad. With the voices they have, these girls can rock it. Hayaku Bright! The Amagi Walker wants a slow song!
Finally, the last vid of the day is from Foxxi misQ. Man, these girls are hot. If you've never seen their past vids then you're missing out. They usually come out with dance tracks wearing some skimpy yet attractive outfits, but this time Foxxi misQ busts out with a ballad. The title is called "Say you luv me~Mahou no kotoba~" Peep it!
Foxxi misQ-Say you luv me~Mahou no kotoba~
Oh, before I forget. Please check out my good friend's new blog
Support him in his aspirations for advancement in his life, career, and love life. Click the link above to get the whole story. BTW, the comment box is up! Feel free to drop a message. Alright everyone. It's time to say grace and go to sleep. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Stay blessed. Amagi Walker out!
Looking for a job makes you do funny, crazy, and silly things. Earlier this week, I was putting together a new concept for a new character. This is what came up
Yeh...Bonermen. I'm thinking I made this picture out despair of looking for a job. I'm thinking the caption for this piece should be "It's a hard life, but you got to keep on smiling and keep going." Wow, that has so many bad and nasty connotations behind that. Bad bad bad. Don't worry, I won't give up. I have someone in my life, that gives me purpose to keep looking and trying my best. Plus, that engagement ring ain't gon' pay for itself so I got to find a good paying job to pay my bills and support my future wife. Ya digg?
My fiance shared a video with me that I thought was hot! Check it out
Atsushi featuring Ai-So Special
Enjoy everyone! See y'all next time. Hopefully, I'll be back with good news. Ya digg? Sayonara!
Man, Europe is capturing my heart with their hip hop music. This particular track has brought me down to what hip hop was about when I grew up. Hip hop to me is a unification of people. No matter what background you come from, hip hop was there to bridge the gap between the divide. Check this vid out. I'm really feeling it. I hope y'all do to.
Diversidad Experience
To get a grasp on this music phenomenon here's a video that explains the collaboration. Listen to the message in this video on why this project uses hip hop to communicate the voice of European countries.
Amazing right? I hope there will be more collaborations from this set of musicians. I want more!!! The only beef I had with this is that there was no American Hip Hop artists present. At least get some Folks from New York. Come on man, that's where hip hop was born. I guess because Europe no likee America right now. Anyways, spread the love. BTW, the artists names are:
Spike Miller-France
Promoe-Sweden
Curse-Germany
Abd Al Malik-France
Noora Nor-Norway
Cruzfader-Portugal
Sam the Kid-Portugal
NikkFurie-France
Mucho-Spain
Shurikn-France
Akh-France
Baloji-Belgium
Oh yeh, I'm on the job market. Yo boy needs a job. There's a link to my online portfolio on this blog. See it? Its at the top of the page to the right. I'm constantly trying to improve my portfolio. Ever since I graduated I've been looking for a graphics job. Times are tough right now, but like my fiance says "Gambare!" Definitely, check it out. Let me know what y'all think. Positive and negative comments are allowed. Peace!
Oh wait, did y'all see on the news. Barack Obama is hot in Europe right now. People in Europe are ecstatic that he may become the United States President. Never in my lifetime have I seen a European country go crazy over a presidential candidate. From the articles I've read, Europeans see Obama as a sign of change. A change for bettering American European relations which our current president has so arrogantly and ignorantly destroyed with this war. I can't speak for every American, but don't let the media trip and beseech you. Vote for the person you believe will be the best candidate to run this country. I'm for Obama not because of all the media hype. I'm for this candidate because I truly believe he is about making changes that are beneficial to the American people. Unlike the other candidate. Obama listens to the American people. Anyways, I'm getting political. You can catch my rants on USA Today. Yeh...peace folks!
WELCOME to Bento Beat Boxing. This blog features music, art, and film from Japan, Korea, and France. On occasion there will be some highlights from the good ole USA and other parts of the world as well as some tidbits from my personal life.
