While at work Sunday morning I was flipping through The Sunday edition of the New York Times and saw an article on Mister Rogers. I thought to myself its Fred Rogers the man is the color beige in human form…DULL. As I continued reading, I learn a documentary entitled Mister Rogers & Me produced by MTV producer Benjamin Wagner who was Fred Rogers’ real-life neighbor in the summer of 2001 on Nantucket island was released yesterday.
That summer, Rogers told Wagner to “Spread the message” that “deep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex.” Benjamin was intrigued by that phrase. So Ben and his brother set out to learn more about the cardigan wearing TV icon. The 80-minute documentary which has several upcoming U.S. screening dates and a you can by the DVD at
The trailer has caught my attention, that mantra of “deep and simple” really caught my attention and I now want to watch this, everybody watched Mister Rogers Neighborhood but when we get old we sorta lose touch with that kid feeling and the magic of what we once had is gone but there is a lasting impact.
I like to travel more, I always say this. In reality my travel experience consist of exploring the South Shore of Staten Island. For those like my self who want to get up and go nomadic style but dont, The crew behind Travel Channel’s television show Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations has recently posted several behind-the-scenes videos.
It is none other than the homie Kosha Dillz! The song is called Cellular Phone if you ever want to hear it in its entirety. The commercial is really funny in how it applies to catch phrases and dog training. I really like it.
Anybody fiending for some De La Soul? Well, the crew is coming with First Serve. This is a collabo project between Pos Dnous and Dave. I don’t know if its parody rap or just a concept group. I do know that so far it is pretty good. I wonder how far they will take it. Right now, I am enjoying the video.
24 Hour Karate School has to be fabulous. The first few cuts that has been heard/seen has been nothing short of that smooth ish. Ski Beatz has to make sure that this one is just thoroughly done. All through away tracks need to be left on the cutting room floor. Yeah, I said it. Concentrated heat.
I think people tend to forget about the prolific genius that is Danger Mouse. Hooking up with Jack White for this song only provides more genius for us to lust after. I am estatic to hear such goodness in VIDEO form. Its a CARTOON at that. I wish others would take notes: go against the grain every now and then.
Ferris is that dude, I know Ferris for a few years now and I still don’t know what he does for a living. What I do know is Ferris knows everyone and knows high-end and street fashion.
I have lived in Staten Island New York my entire life. I know shit about the city of Manhattan, when I want to take a lady to do something in NYC I hit up FluxuryB for suggestions.
Recently Ferris was spotted on Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover (New York). One of my life goals is to have a drink with Anthony Bourdain, I believe it would be a life changing experience.
A fitting video for a great song off of a prolific mixtape. Phil Ade’ drops visuals from his A Different World project. Coming Home is about the title: going back to the place that you were born and raised. Enjoy what his mind conjures up.
As US Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) made her way across the stage, The Roots, who back Fallon each night, played a coded message of a song for her introduction music. Astute ears — or Twitter followers of drummer Questlove — could identify the song: “Lyin’ As* B*tch” by Fishbone
You just can’t make this stuff up. Its at 22:30 of the video…
I don’t know what is funnier: that Cam’Ron made it as a reference to a question on Jeopardy or that these guys didn’t even know the answer. Then again, they aren’t the type that would even know who Cam’Ron is…or would they? Regardless, this is another example of hip hop transcending into popular culture. Killa!
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