Slum Village- Selfish

First time I heard this song, I was in high school, Spanish 3 w/ Mrs. Santag to be exact, and I remember zoning out and isntanly falling in love w/ this song!

"Im Calling (baby I'm Selfish), Out to ( I want you to myself, I can't help it)..."

Rosewood > Rihanna

Everyone that knows me, knows that the closest I'll probably ever get to dressing up, is a flannel, cargo pants and some fancy footwork, but Thursday August 12th, my comfortable chill look was a no go for the event/performance, I was asked to work later that night/morning.

You see at 12 midnight KanYe West had a secret show for all of his closest friends and loved ones at the super interesting, to say the least, Box downtown NYC. The required attire for guys was a black suit, white shirt and skinny black tie, not wanting to revolt or go against KanYe, I did what was asked of me and wore a black suit. Prior to the event and despite looking like a Men In Black agent and not caring, I still made my way to MSG to see my Ex, Rihanna (you ain't know? Had to dead that way before breezy got into the picture tho) perform. Although a lil' uncomfortable and annoyed from stares and dumb questions, like "Excuse me sir, where is the bathroom," I stuck it out. Unable to stay for the whole show, I quickly had to haul ass and head downtown. By the time I got there the line had already began swallowing the sidewalk. Once inside, I was told that, the staff from the Box had everything covered and I/ we (Ma_Rah) were told to relax and enjoy ourselves...and man-o-man did we!!!


The Main Event


Can't be dapper Dan, w/o a drink right?


Who cares about time, when your having fun...

The admiration and respect I have for this dude, is beyond words!

Kanye West- The Box (NYC) "Say You Will" from Dwight on Vimeo.

*Sorry for the grainy pictures, but I only had my phone

No One Man, Should Have All That...

When I grow up...

...whenever that is, I want to be just like this dude! Not only is Pharrell Williams innovative, when it comes to music and fashion, but he knows how to articulate and get his point across while at the same time staying humble. To me, he exemplifies the perfect combination of innovation, flash and staying true to himself, for that, I salute Pharrell Williams!

Weekend Trip To Atlantic City! (HOT DOLLA)

Saturday, July 31st, me and group of my closest potna's headed out to Atlantic City. Be it that I had never been to AC, as soon as I was asked to go, I jumped at the opportunity, eventhough it was just a day trip. We hit the road 'round 7:30pm and arrived at about 11:30pm. In the 2 and half hours it took us to get there, let's just say there was A LOT of alcohol consumption and lots of sweat, as the AC conventionally conked out while en route to AC!!!. Again, be it that it was my first time, I really didn't know what to expect. The trip was $30 dollars and I was told that I'd get $20 back when we arrived. What I didn't know was that it would be in Casino dollars (ARGG), which meant that I had to gamble and go against all my Christian moral and precepts *BLANK STARE*.

After our first hour and me loosing about $100 a substantial amount of money out there, I left the casino, as I started to fall victim to gambling *holds head down in shame*. Some Pizza, funnel cake, riff raffs, thunder cats, stone titty's and Cambodian slave taxi cabs later, we all found ourselves just, really, wanting to go home and sleep! Only thing was, it was ONLY 3:45 am and we still had about a good hour and a half left until the bus came. Somehow finding a way to kill time, we got through it!

Moët out of water bottles & plastic cups. Its the New Trend, Get with it or get lost!

The Devil!



Until next time AC, deuces!

*Thanks Qiana!

Update: Janice's Health

A couple of weeks ago, I delivered some sad news, Janice (my camera), had got into a really bad accident. Doctors/Technicians have had her in ICU for about a month now. They say, she will need brain surgery in order to recover. They say her memory[card] has gone bad and she can't retain information. Her surgery is to take place this weekend. Again, please keep her in your prayers.

THANKS!

This is what they'll be adding to her, hoping that she comes back strong.

Dwight = Duail?

I know my name (Dwight) isn't that common, but seriously....it't not that hard to spell either. S O U N D it out!

You've Got (FAN) Mail!

Having people appreicate you, is always a great feeling, but having about all of the world love you, might be a lil' too much...just my opinion

So this kid, Justin Bieber, I think its more than safe to assume you know who he is, (like him or not) EVERYDAY, gets crates upon crates of fan mail, from fans all over the world. Some of them are heartfelt, some of them are crazed and a lot of them are just WEIRD! Today, July 29th, I think topped all crazed and weird fan mail!

No W O R D S!

(what I want to know is... how old is this girl/woman?)

...then theres the fans that just want to give him all they got, because they really like him..

Then theres the other 98 million, that just want an autographed picture...well, then again, I really don't know...


Big S/O to Genevieve for having to sift through all of that mayhem...

MIHicon Annual Prospect Park BBQ

For the last nine years, only two of which I've attended, a group called MIHicon, hosts an annual picnic in prospect park. For any of you that know Prospect park, you know that it covers a LOT of ground! Being that the park is about a good 15-20 minute walk from home, I decided to walk (major fail). See...I forgot to take into account that it was 98 degrees w/ 110 humidity level. Some 25 minutes later, sweating profusely, I arrived at the park, only to realize that I was on the WRONG FUCKING side! After about a quarter of a mile walk on the main road, down a path, down a hill, through an overpass, across a stone bridge and past the boat houses, there it was, NIGGA FEST the picnic! Last year it was on the Grand Army Plaza side (the nice side), now this year, not only did they (whoever) move it, they stuck it smack dab in the middle of the park, tucked and away from any main trails or civilization for that matter.

After about 5 minutes of acting like I knew where I was going, once inside the park, phone to sweaty face and all, I found people I knew. Uneasy around large hordes of people, I soon found more friends and made my way up to a shaded hill w/ food, drinks, liq's and BROWNIES, as I watched the coonery take place below!

Fucked up in the game, without Janice (my camera), I found a new bitch, a Jop-pan-knees joint, named Fuji, who not only takes pictures, but produces them too! With limited exposures I had no times for fuck ups...Just point and shoot!
Despite sweating like an obese slave, having to walk a quarter of a mile and through fern & gully paths, it was all worth it! There's no place like BROOKLYN!!!



Nature at its finest...

Far away from Collins Avenue (Joke)

Yup...Another One!!!

Birthdays...

Birthdays for me, have always been a day I look forward to, for obvious reasons, but when its finally here, I cringe at all the attention and excitement that comes with it, although a couple of friends may say different

Yesterday, July 14th, I turned __ and as soon as 12:00am hit, the birthday love (and I say love, cuz' I really felt loved) began to flow, and in abundance, from Facebook, Twitter, SMS Texts, BBM's and Phone calls. Later that day, in helping me celebrate my birthday, my Island Def Jam fam-a-lam threw me a "Surprise" Birthday celebration. Complete w/ Gummy bears (this by itself could of been my cake and I would of been content), cake, Rosé, pizza from Angelos (crack), a customized card, a more than appropriate playlist and a host of co-workers, some of which I think just wanted pizza- All good though, made it worth while. I will say though, that I appreciate all for coming out and appreciating me and my pizza, even if it was really just for the pizza LOL.

I'm not one to brag or anything, but I think my b'day celebration took the cake (no pun intended). For those, that wished me a Happy Birthday on Facebook and Twitter and I wasn't able to respond, know that I REALLY REALLY appreciate all of you,

THANKS guys!!!

Cyber Love...


The Card


Gummy Bears- I swear this was 155% bettet than any cake!!!

Remnants

I've Got Some Sad News

I regret to inform you that, Janice, my camera's in the hospital. She was in a serious accident that almost killed her. Technichans say it'll be a while 'till she can shoot and flash right. Shes in stable conidition now. PLEASE STAND BY...

She needs your prayers.

"I Think I'm..." Rus Azal

Often times, people that work within the music industry and related fields become complacent, bored and often get caught up in the bullshit that has become the music industry, but for others like myself, when music is the driving force behind their motivation, it makes it all worth while!!!

My Studio 54

Every generation, in NYC, to me has an ultimate IT club, where the who's who of time go to live and enjoy life. Back in the 70's and early 80's it was Studio 54, in the early 90s it was The Tunnel, mid-late 90s Club Speed and Exit where the place to be...now, following its predecessors, Santos is no different. If any the only difference is that its a more care-free eclectic crowd. If I wanted to, I could go in basket ball shorts and a tank top, i don't recommend it, but you get my gist.

Santos "Our Studio 54" NYC from slick jackson on Vimeo.

Documentary-The Beast

A while back, in March, friends Natalie and Adrienne approached me about possibly doing a candid testimonial on street wear documentary, The Beast. I was told that it would be a one-on-one interview about trends, influences, what street wear means to me and how it affects me. Extremely interested in I Said yea. A couple months passed and I got the call from Nat and Adrienne, saying that they were ready...so one humid Friday night in May, we met at what was, most, convenient for us all. The outcome, a park on Prince and Thompson.

After being mic'ed up, dried off (from excessive perspiration) and giving a quick synopsis of the questions to be asked. I was ready and raring to go.

Without revealing too much, I will say that after talking candidly, I got to further examine why I do the things I do, my influences and e everything far and in-between.

Nat & Adrienne with a doofy looking me...


Some of the subject matter

The Many (Bearded) Faces of Rus Azal

In wanting to try something different, in November of 08', I began growing my beard, or bathroom rug as I've recently started to call it. In the time lapsed, its gone through a couple of different fazes. Bushy, Non-connecting, 5 o'clock shadowish, the Flo-rida and a couple of others that escape me at the moment.