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Before Royalty
my lovely band =)
God brought the sound... we just helped it along in song.
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| When a chance of a lifetime falls into your lap it's a scary thing at
first. I mean, in a case like mine it pretty much alters the course of
your life. It takes you from your normal (if I ever considered anything
I did normal) routine and into a totally different one. You speculate
whether to stay comfortable with what you are doing currently, or take
the new challenge and see where it goes.
Well I have been presented with this challenge from two of my friends,
Mark Gamab and Neil Cueto. Both of these dudes are the creative guys at
Danger Inc, a company mostly known for making software and apps for the
SIDEKICK phone.
I've known Mark for years mostly as a designer and as a Drum and Bass
DJ and Neil just recently through Mark. When I first heard of their
shoe company PLSTK since it's beginning in 2006 I was really stoked. I
have TONS of pride for anyone in San Jose pushing the creative button
here in this town. Frankly because we have so much talent here that
gets no shine from all the other "major" towns. So seeing these two
dudes do it on their own against a world of competition gave me
goosebumps. That's gangster $hit.
In my heart I wanted to help out with their budding company. I wanted
to be apart of something in the fashion/design world. I've always been
involved in the arts and fashion to a certain degree. I enjoyed the
street culture of clothes and kicks. From the early Hip Hop 90's to the
skater days, raver brands, and to the current "streetwear" scene, I
love the fact people make these things for consumers to floss.
Neil called me like two days ago and wanted to talk to me about
something. I assumed it was about some new project they wanted me to
help promote. To my surprise, it wasn't just any project, he wanted me
to come on board with the team and become their PR dude. I was
flattered that they wanted me to do public relations for them. The
answer they both gave me when I asked them why they choose someone like
me was "...because you had the raw talent that someone who learned PR
in school doesn't have."
That comment made me feel good. Really GOOD. I always prided my ability
to meet new people and easily vibe with them. In my lifetime I
considered myself a decent writer and poet, an okay singer in my band,
and a fairly good dancer (well I think so). But I always knew my real
strength was in networking.
Mark and Neil wanted me to come on board their two man operation and
see where we can fly off. Where we can end up when hard work and
dedication is in the mix. They also hired a sales person, Kristina, to
help them with all the money and distro stuff.
So now PLSTK is a team of four and ready for the world.
I don't know what's going to happen to me with this new position. I was
stressing on finding a teaching job this whole summer. I wasn't sure
where the future held for me. I asked God where did I fit in. I really
didn't want to be doing something boring or uninspiring for the rest of
my life. I always kept things eclectic. Well I was answered with a
phone call.
PLSTK is a chance for me to prove my worth in a different market. And
from the beginning, I believed in Mark and Neil. I believed in their
artistic philosophy and designs. I believed in this product because I
knew the folks behind it. I own a couple pairs and they are really
comfy and good looking. So now I'm apart of this dream, and I can say
it's my dream too.
So please visit www.plstk.com and www.plstk.com/blog on updates and such. You can even buy the shoes online.
I'm not following blindly into this. I'm not working for the MAN and
selling some crap. To work with friends is the best situation I can be
in. For good or worst. Wish me luck folks. Oh, and I still plan on
teaching. I still need the money =)
   
   
   
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APIA SPOKEN WORD SUMMIT BAY '09 CREW!
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| Some flicks at the Fingerbangerz/Jabbawockeez 5th of July BBQ, impromptu media frenzy, and Music Machine madness. What is amazing is that most of these guys and girls are all folks I've known growing up here in San Jose. Friends, teachers, and teammates, we were all shaped by Hip Hop and the idea on how it could change our/the world. Look at us now, on the forefront of all our dreams. Our neglected little town is the hotbed for a movement.
Shout out to all affiliated crews and family: Fingerbangerz, Jabbawockeez, Mindtricks, 17 Hertz, B-Syde, Money Makes Me Handsome, Jermey Castillo and crew, Stablished, Beautiful Music Baby, Red Stripe Group, Jeepney Music and anyone else I've forgotten.
God blessed me with these folks. I owe Him ten times ten fold.
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