"Why Oh Y-3!" -It Must Be The Shoes!

Ahhhhh, Spring is upon us already! I say what better time to rummage through your closet and "refresh" yourself, starting from the ground up. Meaning your footwear that is...well it least in MY mind. I'm a HUGE fan of the Adidas x Yohji Yamamoto designed brand Y-3 so I've posted below my picks on where my feet (or footsteps) should follow. If you see ANY of these models while you're out and about, give me a holla! I'm trying change clothes & GO!

"I'm Kind Of A Big Deal..." In My Mind At Least! Here's What All the Fudge Is About

I must admit, I shot for this so long ago I had forgotten all about it till someone called me out on it. guilty as charged! Let me rewind back some, to fill you guys in. A few months this growingly popular Japanese men's magazine "Men's Fudge" hired this photog guy to "shadow" my every move (for a WHOLE week mind you) to try and capture my "mysteriously elusive fashion style" on film. He spoke not a word of good English (much like myself) , slept w/a bowl over his crotch (for some religious reason) and cleaned out my whole rice supply in my cabinet in two days! I had only one box anyway. But regardless of all his shortcomings, he pulled off a GREAT job I must say. Now only if I could READ the damn thing! He probably wrote about the lust filled women waiting on my stoop every other night, to catch a glimpse of one of Brooklyn's most fashionable bloggers, either that or how I shower w/ my socks still on... NO? Well whatever.

FYI* Save the Date: Tues. Sept. 15th 6-1am
I'm inviting you to my (along with a host of other Virgos) pre-B'day dinner & dance party @ "Word To Everything I Love! held at Aspen EVERY Tuesday after work. Expect great things to come...

"And The Envelope Please...." - the Minority Players That Were Major In '08

Okay, now back to our scheduled program...If you're just now joining our show, this is Pt.2 of the first annual Minority Report On-line Awards. So far we've given out 9 awards in total, so before we go to commerical here are nine more.

"Favorite Celebrity Sighting /Crashed Party" -Andre 3000, Benjamin Bixby launch Barney's

Even though I had known about event months in advance (thanks Misako) there was no sure fire way I was geting in...specially when I never received a confirmed RSVP (don't you hate that?) But I had this "I'm meant to be there attitude" and decided to still show up! But what made my chances even slimmer was I was with my boy Chef (Lowe) who I invited to tag along for the ride. So first, we go up some back elevator to get to the floor the function is on (cool we're in the building at least). Then once we reach the floor, the keepers of the gate, IE the list girls "red flag" us (we black folk) but I dip off like somebody was calling my government. But Chef gets caught in the "Who's list are you on?" convo...Damn! Some paparazzi photog from Men's Vogue pulled me aside to snap my outfit, and I guess "the list girls" figured I belonged up in there. Chef pointed like,"I'm with him" and he was free to roam too. LOL. Anyways while strolling about, making full use of their open cocktail bar, Dre 3 triple O did a double take at my get-up like, "Wait, is he wearing my $#!t?" Nah bra, what I got on is vintage, straight from the House of Minority (lmao). Benjamin Bixby ain't there yet.

"Favorite Japanese Person to Meet Other Japanese"
-Misako O.

No one else was in the running for this category, but she would win hands down anyway! Besides being the only other person I know that shops more than me, she also has become a rising star up at the trendiest new brand Rag and Bone. You can blame her, for some of the sample sale info you've seen from time to time post on here. But honestly, I think she's some Brooklyn/Japanese ambassador on the low. Through her, I met a "city" worth of Japanese folks w/out ever stepping on one plane! So if you ever run into me on the streets and I'm looking like some "black tour guide of the ghetto", NOPE! It's just me hanging with 'Sako and the gang. Don't be afraid to stop and say hi...or rather "konichiwa bitches!" REALLY loud.

"Favorite Celebrate to Stare At From Across A Room" -Cassie

Oh you thought I meant "local" celebrity Ashley right? Sorry, it's the one on the left this award goes to. "Sort of a singer" Cassie my friends is NOT "drop dead," however in person she's no "paper bagger" either. LOL. Now I'm NO "star gazer" what so ever, but DAMN! Even if she was not who she is, she'd still get mad Franc, Yen, and Euro outta dudes. Smell me? Diddy was not far behind with mad bodyguards on this night, but I think she needed them more than he did. She's definitely an "Official Girl" in my book. FYI Ash had no idea who she was while taking this flick, I was like "Oh ummm, she's that Sean John model"

"Favorite Body You Wish Was Your Girls Body" -???

Now come on...If you've stared at this picture as long as I have, you can see why she won by a land (air & sea) slide. Never quite got her name, but for the sole purpose of this posting we'll just call her "Dream Luv'r" for now (hehehehe). Cause If I didn't take this pic, I would've swore I dreamt it. Now If you happen to known this young lady, please tell her the Minority Report has an award for her. That only she can pick up PERSONALLY! That's one, and two, pick up my calls sometimes, I won't waste your minutes...
promise. And third "Sorry, I'm not really a rapper btw. And I'll pay for the cab next go round, my bad. My wallet was in my OTHER pants."

"Favorite Person To Compare Your Social Life To" -Keino B.

Red carpet events, runway shows, listening parties, baby showers and bar mitzvahs you name it, I ran into this well dressed guy! I used to think "Damn, I sure do go out alot!" till I met this dude! I would LOVE to see his iCal schedule for this year alone. Lmao. Good thing Keino doesn't have a camera, and a blog to go with it boy. I'd be outta work, standing on the unemployment line RIGHT behind you. When you go out and happen to see him you'll be like "Okay, I RSVP'd to the right events" Go out and you happen to see him TOO much, then ummm he's stalking you... Straight up! Duck somewhere ni66a! Hide!

"Favorite Point To The Other Guy In The Picture Picture" -Print & Theophilus London

Taken backstage at an LIU concert, I didn't think this one was gonna even come out as good as it did. Well you KNOW how hard it is to get rappers these days to smile on camera right? And I'm kinda tired of folks throwing up "the peace sign" too. So to get them to even do some what of a pose I asked, "Who blew up the bathroom, with that awful smelling S-bomb?" So that's why you see "the pointing" folks.

"Favorite Band To See Live Twice" -Budos Band

If you you've never heard of them don't feel so bad, I just "discovered" them myself earlier this year and got hooked! While attending some function Ashley put me on to for Wax Poetics magazine, the crew from Sallomazing!'s B'day party all headed to the Red Bull Space. They were the PERFECT band for the gig, cause they definitely performed like they just went through a case of the "Bull!" They're some of the funkiest white boys you'll ever hear, and that's no comment on their body odor. I was even more amazed when I caught them over at BAM about a month ago. The line was SICK! Trust me you need some "Budos" in your life.

"Favorite Person To Give A Fake Time To" -Lyshann "L.A." Hall

Forget the Notorious B.I.G. this guy here is "Notorious-ly L.A.T.E!" LOL. If he says he's gonna be somewhere, trust that he'll make the effort. However the TIME he'll arrive...a whole 'nother ball game folks. I'm convinced the "L.A." nickname came from him being 3hrs behind East coast time. When Fall comes, he NEVER has to set his expensive watches he wears back, cause he's already a hour behind! So folks if you plan to close some multi-million dollar deal, and you need him to sit in on the meeting, remember to tell him not only a WEEK in advance, also 2 hrs before the REAL time the meeting starts!

"Favorite Party Starters"- Three Way Tie

If you EVER "luck up" and meet any of these crews at a happening function, you're guaranteed a couple of things. You either getting back home at some un-Godly hour of the morning, drunk off some drink you never heard of, dudes trying to befriend you to meet them, AND your feet hurting from dancing all night! If it's everything listed, then that was GOOD night my friend! As soon as I get the word that I'm hanging with any of these group of ladies, I know I'm not seeing work the next day
...maybe not even my crib (serious lol)!

Okay, that's all for now till Monday. Tune back in to see if YOU'RE up for an award!

"One Mic? Nah, Just One Peace." -Gallery Showing

Finally the art world is claiming their rightful place back into the attention it deserves! Tonight is a special treat for art lovers over at the Gallery Bar on the Lower East Side. Not only are Concep and Pesu teaming up to paint live, but Om Mas of SA-RA (the production team behind Erykah Badu's latest release) will be manning the wheels of steel at this event. You just need to be there.

Wed. Nov.19th
"One Peace"
Gallery Bar -120 Orchard St.
7pm-until whenever
Drink Specials 7pm-9pm
Free admission (must be 21+)

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.59)

They came, they saw, they conquered! Big up to the Far East rulers of Dancehall Mighty Crown (Japan) for tearing down the set Last Fri. at the return of White Shirt Blue Jeans! Each DJ set came with their own brand of flavor to the party to make this a memorable night.
I never really was a avid fan of Reggae, but trust me even if you're not, the energy level in there was contagious. Plus it's kinda hard (pun intended) not to get into it when some "Daisy Duke's" wearing dime is winding slow on your "love muscle"...Feel me? However the (weirdest) musical highlight of the night was when DJ Magic threw on the theme from "Fresh Prince of Bel-air" and "Family Guy" that sparked a spontaneous sing-along. I was a bit disappointed to be honest, by the lack of participation as far as the dress theme goes. It was made real simple for a reason people...White Shirt Blue Jeans...How hard is that to follow?
Sound Proof showed and proved with a ol' school Rockers set that had folks reminiscing hard. I am now a HUGE fan. The Brooklyn Circus would like to give thanks all those that came out rocking their tees and all sponsors involved for their support. Big up yourself, if you were in attendance rude boy/girl! This was HISTORY! Seen?