Music Video –"Successful" - Drake with Trey Songz

Source: Nah Right

Wow –"Office Life" / "Magic Bathroom"

Two pieces featuring Marvelous Motions' Philip "Pacman" (SYTYCD 5) and Moon, Quest's Hok, and KM Legacy's Mike Song. You Gotta check this out!

Kings of Popping and Tutting

Source: YouTube: pacman, YouTube: mikeosong

ABDC4 –EP4 Preview/News

Episode 4 - The Bollywood Challenge:
• Crews are challenge to the styles and dance form of Bollywood with choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan (same dude from SYTYCD)
• Music & Challenge (just watch I dunno even know) Includes:
Rhythm City: "Jai Ho" PCD (man hail nah) -Bharata Natyum
We are Heroes: "Arab Money" Busta Rhymes -Giddha
Massive Monkees: "Bang" Rye Rye -Bhangra
Vogue Evolution: "Calabria 2008" Enur -Rajasthani
Beat Ya Feet Kings: "So Fine" Sean Paul -Garba
Afroborike: "Dance Bailalo" Kat De Luna -Kathak
• Based on reports it seems like crews have stepped it up this week
• Added Diva drama for show lol
• Another surprise for the bottom 2 but pretty obvious for the weaker crew


Behind-the-scene check with the crews





Next Week The Dance Craze Challenge

Source: MTV Remote Control Blog, Blogging Best Dance Crew

If You Don't Know –Colin Munroe

Colin Munroe is a producer, song writer, and an upcoming artist from Toronto, Canada. He's an alternative-pop artist but also works with a lot of hip hop artists. I took notice of him from his Remix/Rendition to Kanye West's Flashing Lights. He's known for playing a bunch of instruments simultaneously live. Check out his music, you might have heard on the radio.

[Download]
Click Here for Track listings.

Colin has worked with and been featured with artists including: Drake, Wale, Mims, Dallas Austin, Divine Brown, Bun B. and many more.

Check out some of his tracks and live performances


Source: YouTube: ColinMunroeMovies


Also check out (previous post):
Drake
Melanie Fiona

Proj –"Nothing Good Happens After 2am"

April 22-23. Throughout my first year at York I experienced a lot of all-nighters! Esp for my art and design projects with details, thinking of new concepts, and just finishing the project. This one included my Abstract Drawing class in which we had to create a drawing device that creates marks (like a Pen or Paint brush).

And as you can see during the late hours it does have an effect...




Was also working on my design project trying to pick the final print















At the end of the day working with candles and fire

Preview –"Successful" - Drake

Source: Nah Right

–JBWKZ: A Figment of Your Imagination

1st season champions! Taking a look back on their old routines shows why they would still kill the competition. I love their "beginning-ending transitions" since the next routine starts where the last one ended.

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ABDC4 –Recap Episode 3

Oh man its one of those episodes in the season when the majority of crews struggle to make a decent routine. Again Rhythm City killed and I can't believe they were on the bottom, they've got the most potential. I dun get how they weakest crews still got saved: Afroborike and Beat Ya Feet Kings. Even Southern Movement stepped it up this week.

But I'm glad Shane Sparks actually spoke up and started to give harsh comments. Just watch his expression, if he's that bored and doesn't say "Y'all Smashed It", then you know its a bad episode. Gonna take awhile (or not all) to revive a dying season.





Behind-the-scens extended freestyle session


Source: MTV Remote Control Blog, YouTube: cdplayaABDC09

Wow –I Wish my USB was this Cool

Between this one and the other Transformer USB. Cost is about $100.

Likecool.com

Preview –ABDC Compilations

So I have been meaning to share this with you since I'm a big fan of the show and crews. With some of my favorite crews in the past seasons I have created compilation videos of all of their performances on the show (even some that never aired in Canada). Be sure to watch out for the download in the next couple of weeks.

The 4 Crews Include!

Man Hail Nah –The Hometown Tour

Featuring some routines from Andrew & Jackie!



Source: SRCTV

Proj –History of Communication

This was one of the last projects I worked on for my Typography class (in the fall). It consisted of using all our knowledge in text-layout, hierarchy, and legibility. We also had to research another form of communication in which I picked "Chinese Ideograms". I had to try to replicate the way they write using actual ink.



The objective was to design a poster as if we were creating a poster for the Royal Ontario Museum. My goal was to get the viewer to grasp the information/visuals within a couple of seconds, though I probably would want to refine or re-create this project again (since this was a project post-York Strike...).


No I actually took a picture of this. The blend I used (on the computer) took away from its authenticity.

Intro –Busog (pronuced Boo-Soog)

Busog is a clothing company established in New York by a number of designers and artists. The word "Busog" comes from the Filipino word being "full" (of food). Really like their concept and goal of using a Filipino term and implementing that into their clothing wear. "Our goal is that you are full and satisfied". Click Here for more about Busog

For a new independent clothing brand they got a lot of nice stuff & sponsors:


This one is called "Panda Sal" named after the Filipino bread "Pandesal"



They got some of the best Pacquiao Tee Designs.


Also design shirts for artists like Lil Jon & Drake



Supported and worn by Beat Freaks, Quest, Fanny Pak, and recently Rhythm City


Source: BUSOG means "full"

Profile –Mike Song

Mike Song is an amazing dancer from California associated with Kaba Modern (ABDC & Alumni Kaba Modern Legacy), Yo Mama Crew, and Kallusive (Dance Crew). He's known for his popping and isolations seen in the 1st season of America's Best Dance Crew. Check out the playlist featuring a number of videos showing his best performances and choreo. It's Amazing and very stunning (no lie).


Highlights: "Wii Tut Choreo" & Dance battle against Twitch (from Season 4 of SYTYCD)

Source: MySpace: MR. Mike Song, YouTube: mikeosong

ABDC4 –EP3 Preview/News

Episode 3 - The Martial Arts Challenge:
• Crews are challenged to the different styles of Martial Arts
• Guest Instructor to help out the crews is Steve Terada from Quest Crew
• Music & Challenge Includes:
Vogue Evolution: "Work" Ciara -Shaolin Kung Fu
We Are Heroes: "Starstruck" 3OH!3 -Karate
Afroborike: "I Know You Want Me" Pitbull -Capoiera
Rhythm City: "LaLaLa" LMFAO -Muay Thai
Massive Monkees: "Bounce" Masterkraft ft. N.O.R.E. -Extreme Martial Arts
Southern Movement: "Ugly" Bubba Sparxxx -Kali
Beat Ya Feet Kings: "Chillin" Wale -Tae Kwon Do
• Again the bottom 2 crews had the best performances
• Shane Sparks comments a crew was "boring" and another for stealing from YouTube (oh snap).


Behind-the-scenes with two members from Fanny Pak (Season 2)


Source: MTV Remote Control Blog

–In the Spirit of Summer

I had to backtrack to this song when I discovered Keri Hilson.

–Simple Text for MJ Fans!

Bright Moments presents the "Moonwalker Tee". Forsure one of the best Michael Jackson Tees (I've seen) esp. for the die hard fans.




Source: Street Level, Bright Moments

Proj –Web Links & Images

This project was created in my Interactive Design class using simple HTML & CSS coding (that stuff that goes into making web pages & layouts online). For this particular project we laid out images that people can interact with. Certain images can be clicked and linked into another page. I also included a navigation menu to allow people to easily move through pages as well.

Sidebar: AA (Asian Avenue) actually helped a lot when I got back to working with HTML lol no lie.

Click the Image to see the Project

Download –"What That's On My iPod"

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If you missed the past playlist Click Here
Also check out Drake's playlist Click Here

–If You do need an iPod case

...You should get this one. Very clever


The 45 Nano Case

Source: kanYe West : Blog

Proj –Meaning Through Imagery

This was my first project for my Design & Image class. It consisted of taking an object which was Shoes and creating a number of layouts that showed Connotative and Denotative meanings. In other words the ideas we normally associate shoes with (like shoes coming in pairs, and made for our feet) as well as implying further/social meaning (as in brand name shoes representing wealth).

There was a lot freedom with this project in choosing the style and images. Getting the images probably took the most time since my Prof wanted a majority of original sketches, photos, and digital renderings.

Inspiration lol, I picked shoes since I can take a variety of images


Front & Back Cover


Here's some layout examples:

Music Video –"Run This Town" / "Digital Girl"

1. More Than Meets Your Eye, check out the making tonight to understand the concept
2. Directed by Hype Williams (Gold Digger, Big Pimpin), also features the MJ Remix

Source: Mr. World Premiere

Music Video –"Number One" / "Money Goes, Honey Stays" / "Let It Go (Lil Mama)"

1. Nice R&B track with Keri Hilson
2. Remix to "When The Money Goes" on Fabolous' new album
3. This is a last year track, surprise the video came out now

Wow –"Who You Gonna Call...Bape?!"

(Yea lame title) Bape has done it again now creating shirts, shoes, & mugs with Milo (the monkey) and the iconic Ghostbuster icon. C'mon they even have that green ghost, sick!





Sidebar: There already sold out all these items on their online store

Source: Hype Beast

ABDC4 –Recap Episode 2

We Are Heroes killed it, though my prediction for the eliminated crew sucks. Southern Movement & Beat Ya Feet Kings gotta go! Artistry in Motion didn't deserve to go home cause they had a strong performance and a lot of potential.




Video starts 1:21. Although you can also watch the beginning pretty funny esp. that phone part lol. I dunno dude's videos haven't been taken down yet so it is working.



More behind-the-scenes with Kool Raul/RJ from Supreme Soul (Season 2)


Source: MTV Remote Control Blog, YouTube: gerardLOLS

–Drake's So Far Gone to be Released!

Interview with MTV reveals Drake will be releasing his mixtape as a retail album in stores September 15! Good move (From Free to Stores), as a fan I know people will purchase the album cause its that sick. Sidebar: Nice reason why he fell on stage lol.

So many albums in September!!

Source: Mr. World Premiere

–Jay-Z's The Blueprint Collector's Edition

In the release of Jay-Z's third installment of the Blueprint. On September 8 he will be releasing the Collector's Edition which will feature both the Blueprint 1 & 2 (the Gift & Curse). What's cool is that the package will also have a third space to fit the new Blueprint 3 CD. Awesome!


Source: Nah Right

ABDC4 –EP2 Preview/News

Episode 2 - Bring On Da Beyoncé Challenge:
• Crews are challenged to the style, music, and "fierceness" of Beyoncé
• Music & Challenge Includes:
Rhythm City: "Sweet Dreams" -update the Charleston
Afroborike: "Beautiful Liar" -use "Shakira-type" exotic moves
Vogue Evolution: "Deja Vu" -incorporate African-style dancing
Massive Monkees: "Work it out" -Dance with hula hoops and don't drop them!
Beat Ya Feet Kings: "Crazy In Love" -Booty pop with "flair"
Artistry in Motion: "Diva" -Perform w/ chains incorporating the entire crew
We are Heroes: "Single Ladies" -create their own version of "the wind" section of the video
Southern Movement: "Jumpin Jumpin" -use the video's moves with their own creative twist
• Shane Sparks calls 1 of the crews the sexiest females to ever grace the stage!
• A crew pulls a iconic move from Michael Jackson's Thriller
• Hear some crews with the weakest performance last week have been saved
• Massive Monkees bring back an "old school vibe"
• 1 dancer is thrown 15 FEET into the air

Here's a behind-the-scene clip (pretty amusing lol)




Recently found from a number sources (and his own twitter) that next weeks challenge will be the Martial Arts Challenge with guest instructor Steve Terada of Quest Crew (if you remember their Kickboxing Challenge last season).

Source: MTV Remote Control Blog, Blogging Best Dance Crew, Quest Crew: "Fusion"