Peace and Blessings, My Readers!
DISCLAIMER: Please Do NOT be mad at me. I'm busy and I thought I put this out and when I started the new blog, I saw that this one was not published. Excuse the roughness.. Not every pic has a caption and I apologize wholeheartedly for my error. Enjoy!
It's been a blast of new adventures and exciting times for me. It's been a long time since I had a nine to five, but I'm getting used to getting up at 6:30am for a job that I walk to. I enjoy helping people obtain the tools needed to be self sufficient. I wish my coworkers felt the same. But I will not let their tainted and jaded attitudes mess up my daily routine. I've only been here two months but I'm a customer service kinda sister. I do see how the sense of power takes over some of these workers, but I also remember when I had to come to the department of social services for assistance. I'm humbled by the fact that I can be a step towards someone making their life better. Even though I haven't been to my official 15 weeks of training, I can do what's required of my position. I'm even doing overtime. I like a regular paycheck and I can still create my products for Balance ~ Wearable Art and write material to be recorded. It's been a grueling two months only because I'm still The Night Queen. I'm not used to sleep and now, it is a necessary component in my life. It always has been, but now I really need to sleep. That's a project in itself, but I'm working on it...
July 25th I had to do some B-roll for my man, Hasan for his video and he took some awesome shots near Broadway Junction...
You CANNOT get dancers out of Fort Greene Park at a decent hour. We be IN there!
Now THAT was an afterwork good time with good people, good music and good food! It don't get no better than that. Made new alliances, blessed new acquaintances, who I knew but we both forgot, and saw old family...again. I support my people and if it's in my power to be there and I get that invite, I'm there.
Wednesday I went to chill after work with my people at the Studio with The Carmen B, Mr. Walt, Evil Dee and Crazy DJ Bazarro after Bazarro's World. We always have a good time. Mad fun!
DISCLAIMER: Please Do NOT be mad at me. I'm busy and I thought I put this out and when I started the new blog, I saw that this one was not published. Excuse the roughness.. Not every pic has a caption and I apologize wholeheartedly for my error. Enjoy!
It's been a blast of new adventures and exciting times for me. It's been a long time since I had a nine to five, but I'm getting used to getting up at 6:30am for a job that I walk to. I enjoy helping people obtain the tools needed to be self sufficient. I wish my coworkers felt the same. But I will not let their tainted and jaded attitudes mess up my daily routine. I've only been here two months but I'm a customer service kinda sister. I do see how the sense of power takes over some of these workers, but I also remember when I had to come to the department of social services for assistance. I'm humbled by the fact that I can be a step towards someone making their life better. Even though I haven't been to my official 15 weeks of training, I can do what's required of my position. I'm even doing overtime. I like a regular paycheck and I can still create my products for Balance ~ Wearable Art and write material to be recorded. It's been a grueling two months only because I'm still The Night Queen. I'm not used to sleep and now, it is a necessary component in my life. It always has been, but now I really need to sleep. That's a project in itself, but I'm working on it...
July 25th I had to do some B-roll for my man, Hasan for his video and he took some awesome shots near Broadway Junction...
After the captions and photos, we went to the 7 year Anniversary of Bushwick Radio at Dragon's Lair Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It was good to see family there and better that my man, Bundy, was gettin his GRILL ON with 3 different types of chicken and a salad with a special ingredient that non culinary artists may not know about, but love to eat. Thank you, Bushwick Radio for 7 years of non stop good music! And Thank You, Multiple Blastoff, for letting the Anniversary go down in your backyard. It was great! #Salute #SameTeam
Finsta giving heartfelt speeches...
Ha$tyle The Barber * The Mama Wize * DJ Butta L
Always Jokes with these two!
DJ Evil Dee and Ha$tyle The Barber
Terri Berrie * Fly Lady Di * Mr Walt *
Ha$tlye The Barber * The Mama Wize
The next day was Rock Steady Crew's 38th Anniversary at Central Park's Summerstage. It was cool. I saw so many Hip Hop friends that I don't get to see throughout the year. It's like the Hip Hop Dance Africa for me. :) It was dope to be with true Hip Hop greats!
Hasan & DJ Kool Herc
Mic Handz
DJ Lickashot and Mr. Bito
Grizzli Atoms
You know I always coordinate!
Queen Heruwin and her baby girl, Coco!
LIFE LONG * POISON PEN * HA$TYLE THE BARBER
Jeremy and Jackie. I love them!
20 years of family right here
LUCK, PATTI AND FRIENDS
FLY LADY DI * SHAWNTAY * AND LIL ROBIN
FRIEND * MOCHRIS * MOON ATOMZ * SHUCKY
The Plague Tribute for PumpkinHead was so dope!
Photo Compliments of Pri The HoneyDark
I went backstage when my cousins arrived: Ecstacy from Whodini and his two younger brothers, Joe (aka Dynasty) and David. I chilled in their trailer and caught up with my family. I even danced on stage (way) behind Whodini while they performed. It was dope!
DAVID, DYNASTY, ECSTACY,
JALIL, DJ MEL STARR AND CRAZY LEGS
SADAT X SHAKING HANDS WITH ECSTACY. HUMBLING MOMENT
DA BEATMINERZ
THE EMC CREW
THE DEWGARDE BROTHERS
MR WALT * BIG JEFF * DJ EVIL DEE
MAY THE MOST HIGH BLESS YOU AND YOURS, SHAWNTAY!
DJ KEVY KEV
DJ EVIL DEE * BROTHER RON *
THE MAMA WIZE * LICKASHOT
POISON PEN * THE MAMA WIZE * DJ EMMO
Still working and still not accustomed to going to bed at a decent hour or the sleep thingy, but I'm a work in progress... to greatness!
Woke up to find out that Sean P passed away in his sleep this morning, August 8, 2015. We just lost Pumpkin Head July 9, 2015. This is all a little too much for me. I'm truly tired of losing not only Hip Hop icons I respect, but fathers & husbands who provide and love their families and friends. This was a great shock and I'm still numb from PH. I was glad I had to go somewhere today. It was a dimly lit day but I had to find some sunshine somewhere...
The AIM Cyber Camp was having a raffle and fundraiser at Restoration. I was OUT! Rhyme In Power, SEAN P!
THESE YOUNG LADIES MADE MY EVENING! THANK YOU!
THE PRIZES WERE TOP NOTCH!
YEJIDE AND TAEESHA
FRANCES WON THE BALANCE GIFT BAG!
There was a large basket with a multitude of all natural goodies in it. I immediately wanted it and started pricing items. From what I saw, that basket was worth about $250. I bid $75 just because; it was a secret ballot. Whoever bId the highest would get it. I got it!
...THEN THERE WERE THE DECADENT DESSERTS
Individual goodies can be found at my flipagram account: The Mama Wize. After getting the prize I wanted, I went to represent my dance partners from back in the day. My daughter took my basket of organic goodness home. Twan and Ashton, were scheduled to dance backup for Ira Levi. I needed to dance! NYC was lit up!
I met Twan at The Yotel on 42nd and 10th Ave, where Ira was staying and we chilled and had some wine...
Then we went to the balcony on the 3rd floor to get some fresh air... And it was Ira and Whitney Houston's birthday!
Ira was singing at 347 West 34th St for an all white event, hosted by Don Welch with DJ Spinna rockin, Monique Bingham sanging and the legendary Sarah Dash from LaBelle taking us through Classics. Monique Bingham was on point. DJ Spinna was banging classic Rhythm and Blues, Disco and House. I DANCED!!
The next day, Soul Summit in Fort Greene Park was dope. I got out there late but I saw my people so it was worth it! #MyCaribbeanSistren! Muah!
DENYSE, TAMI and ME
LEESAH
MARZ AND KEMI
THE MAMA WIZE AND RHODESIA
Back to work on Monday but I have this pain in my neck that I can't get rid of... Maybe it's the way I slept... My view before getting a MetroCard from Flushing Avenue train station on the M line... On my way to Sean Price's wake...
STILL BUGGING... BUT DONATE!!
DECEPT FAMILY RUNS DEEP!
#D4L PAYING HOMAGE
SWINDLE AND DEFENSOR
TIL THIS DAY... MY PEOPLE!
DECEPTICONS ROLL OUT!
DELL AND ME
DJ RED BOY * NUTSO * POISON PEN
CLIFF * DELL * GARY #FAM4LIFE
THIS DUDE HERE... LOL
DA GULLY TEAM
ROCK WITH THE WINGED P!
It was beyond humbling to see so many people that not only shared love for the D, but how strong we all are because of our affiiation. Salute Decept! 30 years strong and counting! #D4L #HailMegatron
Got up ready to trek out to Jersey but forgot I had to do CHURCH tonight. Ran some errands and got to Beatminerz Radio kinda early. I walked through the park to see there was a celebration going on. I didn't know who it was so I proceeded to get myself to the studio to do what I do...
Come to find out the concert in Irving Park was hosted by Loaf Musik, up and coming Hip Hop cats doing it big right now! You will hear about them soon enough!
LOAF MUZIK ON STAGE
EVIL AND SEKENA #ForevaFam
CHYNA * EVIL DEE * SEKENA
CHYNA * MARK * SEKENA
REALLY, E?
KALE COLLARDS AND OKRA
MY FOOT CHILLIN INN THE STUDIO
Natasha Diggs and DJ Evil Dee smashed Subrosa on Friday night, August 21st. Saw some of my favorite people and we danced the night away. #AlwaysAGreatTimeWhenYouListenToDopeDJs
THE MAMA WIZE AND DJ ERIC L BEATS
DJS NATASHA DIGGS AND EVIL DEE
SURROUNDED BY DOPE DJS:
ERIC L BEATS * NINA AZUCAR * EVIL DEE
SURROUNDED BY LAS ROSAS
THE JUGGLA AND NINA AZUCAR
CLECQOT AND THE MAMA WIZE
EVIL DEE AND ALEGRA
DEKA AND THE MAMA WIZE
AP * ALEGRA * MICHELLE * THE MAMA WIZE
THE MAMA WIZE AND LIKWID... lookin like cousins and ish...
EVIL DEE * NATASHA DIGGS * DPROSPER
THE 'CHURCH' CREW:
DJ EVIL DEE AND THE MAMA WIZE
CHURCH GRUB
#TeamHomeGrown
My contribution to CHURCH
as Muse and Chef!
I left around 1am because I had to go to work but to be there was incredible. The love this man received was heartfelt. So sad he's gone but his music will always be with us. Salute, Bernadette Price!
Y'all see Mr. Walt...
Love This Picture!
Mr. Cee and Evil Dee
If you're in NJ, you will see Mr. Len!
MR BITO and THE MAMA WIZE
He was NOT playing...
Yeah... OK..
DJs Evil Dee and Hard Hittin Harry
The Mama Wize with The God Rakim
Al Hamdullilah!!!
That's more like it... LOL
EVIL DEE and QUEEN YONASDA
Awww! Mr. and Mrs. Walt
The conversation here, this shit right here...
His Timb game is unstoppable!
Rakim moved the crowd, for real!
Smif-n-Wessun tore it down!
Our DJs for the night, DJ Logic & Evil Dee
You know I had to get this one... Love these dudes!
If I see him one more time this week...
A couple of us had the Itis on NJ PATH...
And a couple of us took advantage of that
SCRATCH * JERIS * SWEETBACK * EVIL DEE * ME
Beatminerz Radio Labor Day Mix Master Weekend started on September 4th and it was filled with excitement and great music, brought to you by the dopest of DJs. You get nothing less at Beatminerz Radio. The same day, Rockness Monsta was shooting his video, "The Streets Want Blood" in front of Sean P's mural on Brooklyn and Bergen. It felt good to see family in the place giving nothing but love.
PRI THE HONEY DARK * ROCQUEL * JADE
SHAUN P WAS IN CHARGE OF FLIX THIS DAY!
HAVING A GREAT TIME FOR A GREATER CAUSE
SWAVE SEVAH * THE MAMA WIZE * POISON PEN
KRASH ONE and THUNNY BROWN
BROWNSVILLE WAS IN THE HOUSE!!
MAD BRETHREN IN THE BUILDING!
PRI WITH THE P! SISSIES!!!
ME * RUSSIA * FLY LADY DI and a photobomber LOL
#ALLGOOD #ALLLOVE
There was a bit of an altercation because an outsider came in the cypher, after the video. He was disrespectful and he was handled. The police saw him acting up afterwards but played the back, watching. He came in my face and Poison Pen was about to put the beats on him, with a few other heads, but I told everybody to leave him alone. The police saw him and by the time he reached me, they were damn near next to him. They took him away while cats were being held back. This was not the time or the place for anybody to flex in the wrong direction. We just finished shooting a video called, "Da Streets Want Blood!"
I yelled at the police to take him away while shouting at my people, "Don't touch Him!" He was a disruptive element for the love and support that filled up the front and sides of the Sean P mural. He was killing the vibe, for real. We thought he was gone in the ambulance with the police until he jumped out of the ambulance and assaulted the crowd. The first time he was handled, I said he's lucky he's not leaking. Well the second time, he was leaking and it was his fault. Most importantly, it was the cops fault for not monitoring his stupid ass. Then they came and hauled his broke up ass away. I couldn't help but yell at the police that they weren't doing their job and why wasn't he in custody and why wasn't an officer in the ambulance? None of my questions were answered as the 6 or 7 cops passed me to get to him. Then I thought: I'm the only one out here yelling at the police. Maybe I need to shut my ass up...
The Mural is right next to this neighborhood fish fry spot called, "Fish N Get It". I ordered their FISH IN A KNISH and it was winning!!! The fish was delish. The knish was perfect but the combination was crazy! I changed my outfit in their bathroom so I could be fresh for Natasha Diggs party at Subrosa. We had an amazing time last time, so you know I was going back.
DJ NATASHA DIGGS
Toni Blackman * The Mama Wize * Fly Lady Di *
Yalini Dream * JenDog having a great time!
ELIKI and KAFELE rockin Subrosa
DJs Evil Dee and Natasha Diggs killt it again!
Longtime homie, Jigga Jewel and Me
Eric L Beats and Evil Dee
Great Photo, My Sisters!!!
The very next day, during Mix Master Weekend, I was surprised by the news that a video was being done for Nutso in Bushwick.
RON MILLS * MR. HYDE * NUTSO
Always a discussion amongst DJS
Netousha and Her Electric Blue Guitar
1/2 of Da Gully Team * GPOS and DJ REDBOY
THE MAMA WIZE and NUTSO
ACTION SHOTS... YOU GOTTA LOVE 'EM!
FAMILY PORTRAIT: DJ KEVY KEV * FATALE * CRAZY DJ BAZARRO
* DJ REDBOY * DJ EVIL DEE * NETOUSHA MONROE
After the video, we were back at Beatminerz Radio
This weekend couldn't have ended better! The Annual Beatminerz Labor Day Party was held at Leftfield this year and it was a banger. First me and my #QueenSista4Life, The CarmenB came through to my rest and she met my family. Then we rolled out to Leftfield.
Lovely Bronx Boriquenas
DJs Eric L Beats & Butta L
THE MONEY SHOT ~ TEAM CARAMEL
ALMITRA AND EVIL DEE
HAPPY HEALTHY BLESSED BIRTHDAY, SIS!
WE WAS DANCING!!
DJ NINA AZUCAR WAS LIKE, WHEW!
AWWWW!
THE SET UP @ LEFTFIELD
PANDEMONIUM MEAN MUGGERS
So glad there was no work on Monday because I was exhausted. I was happy, though. I saw family all weekend and enjoyed everyone's company. Weekends are busier now that I can't really hang like I'm used to during the weekdays. I'm enjoying this sleep thingy. I put some things into place, scheduled some dates for productivity and lunches and brunches with my people on a personal and professional level. My time is so much more precious now that I'm giving NYC ten of my hours, five days a week.
Tuesday was my last day at the location near my house. The administrators there said they will do everything in their power to get me back there. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Ain't nothing like walking to work every morning. And I truly think they need new blood up in there.
Wednesday, I started training in Clinton Hills, Brooklyn. Back near downtown Brooklyn... I can't escape Fulton Street, from Utica Avenue to Joralemon Street. I got mad history on the Ave, for real. Thursday was crazy! I still didn't have access to my time and I couldn't punch in. I know somebody better make sure my time card is on point next week and my paycheck is proper. Chilled out at home after work, on Thursday, September 10th, but a few heads said they were going out to Drom.
DJ Toshi was celebrating his 8th year doing Classic Storm Radio. I went, danced, took pics, and linked with my Hip Hop family, from Mic Handz, Innocent?, Mac Motion, John Robinson, to El Da Sensei, Monifa Perry, Fly Lady Di and DJ Evil Dee. We had fun!
DJs TOSHI and READY CEE
RHYME IN POWER SEAN P!
MY BROTHER, JOHN ROBINSON
FLY LADY DI * MONIFA PERRY * EVIL DEE
DJ TOSHI and INNOCENT
HA! HA! HA! GOOD TIMES WITH GREAT PEOPLE!
DJ NICENESS: DJ SKY * DJ READY CEE
* DJ TOSHI * DJ EVIL DEE
Ren Thomas was dope!!
TORAE TORE IT DOWN!
LOVE ME SOME JOELLE ORTIZ
ME and ROCKNESS CHECKIN THANGS OUT
YOU ALREADY KNOW...
Friday I was a little discombobulated and left my job without the salmon skin rolls I purchased at lunch. I went to Best Buy and purchased a new external 2T hard driven, new Sony headphones and a new 32G dual USB 3.0 drive that works in computers as well as my IPhone6. When I realized I left my food, I walked back to work and luckily, not only was the door open and security was chillin, but the custodians didn't start cleaning and my food was on my desk where I left it. I tore them rolls up when I got home. I haven't had salmon skin rolls in so long because nobody really makes them anymore.
I took another day of rest on Saturday to get my head, budget and schedule ready for next week. I also had a fun day with my grand children. NOTE TO MY PEOPLE: If you want me to come out or visit you, please holla at a more convenient hour than 10 minutes before you want me to be there. And for those who couldn't reach me on Friday, "Sorry I slept thru..."
Sunday, I was on last minute Glam Mama duty. There is nothing like spending quality time with your grand-babies. I had plans but family first. They are a joy to be around and they listen to me.
After work, Monday, I went to a little fly spot on Atlantic Avenue to celebrate my girl, Yalini Dream's birthday. I didn't think I'd make it but I chilled downtown Brooklyn and then hopped on the C train to Kingston and Throop. I even did Karaoke. Don't try this after drinking and smoking, people. It may not sound like you think. LOL
JENDOG * EJERIS * YALINI
JENDOG * THE MAMA WIZE * YALINI
ONE OF MY FAVORITE COUPLES
Tuesday after training, I headed over to Ode To Babel to see my man, Jarobi White, get his chef on at the grill. His tacos are off the chain and he never ceases to amaze me with the variety of flavors.
NUCOMME and her WITCHES BREW
JAROBI * CRYSTAL * KAMILAH * TRACEY
THE BROTHERS: VICTOR * RON * BAZ * ROBERT
MY DRINK WAS DOPE! THANK YOU, NUCOMME!
DJ MIHOKO PLAYED A WIKKID SET
FAMILY PORTRAIT: GOTHAM ART STEALING THE LIMELIGHT
DJ KAMRON * AUSET * BOOGIE BLIND
CLAUDINE AND YVONNE LOOKING GREAT
I FOUND OLD AND MADE NEW FRIENDS
CRAZY DJ BAZARRO ON THE WHEELS
NICOLE * TAJ * JEWEL * CLAUDINE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS... SHANEL and GLISELLE
DJ BOOGIE BLIND ON THE SET
BAZ, JAROBI and ME
GLISELLE * JAROBI * DJ VERSETI
Wednesday I went to chill after work with my people at the Studio with The Carmen B, Mr. Walt, Evil Dee and Crazy DJ Bazarro after Bazarro's World. We always have a good time. Mad fun!
WE STAY WORKING, YA HEARD?
My toes taking a break on the bus ride home
Friday, September 18th, ate lunch, finally got my Contigo thermos, free VS panties and late nite at L P and & H, then Franks, with DJ Butch SOS.
at LP and H
...later on at Frank's...
upstairs set up...
Me and Butch
Butch * Me * Terry
The next day I get the late but early shout from my boy Calvin that he's spinning in Fort Greene today. I get there and my little brother Serge is banging out joints in Fort Greene Park. Calvin got on after him and then DJ Shan S rocked after DJ C Boogie. The music was right in the park. Lots of heads didn't know about it so there was more than enough room to dance. And I still ran into heads I miss from back in the day.
DJs C Boogie, Shan S and Serge Negri
Me and Calvin
Antonio * Me * Yvan
Too many Nutcrackers before the next party...
Me and Eddie
Me, Eddie and Calvin walked to Cuyler Gore Park on Lafayette and Fulton St. It was so lit in that little park and the music was so incredible... I cried on the last song. It was a heartfelt House tune. I even saw other people wiping their eyes, so I know I wasn't bugging. The night ended beautifully. I went home feeling satisfied and fulfilled. I need these dance excursions in the winter time to be like this day! Two different parties with dope energy!
I'm going to cut this one short because I was everywhere all summer and beyond. I will continue the story soon, so just subscribe and catch up to where I am. I'm always moving... I'm trying to chill but the elevation and self improvement keep calling me. Workng on that sleep thing, still. Until I write again... Happy healthy harmonious New Year. May The Most High continue to grace us with your presence and keep you in his light to shine!
Peace, Love, Respect, Joy, Hope, Faith, Guidance and Great Spiritual, Mental, Physical and Financial Health,
Yejide The Night Queen aka Storm The Mama Wize
