Superbowl Commerical: Careerbuilder.com (2009)...

I cried laughing for the first time in my life...And yes, as a matter of fact I HAVE fantasized about punching an animal...LOL...Kidding PETA...Kidding...


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Colin Munroe x Vibe AND Allhiphop.com: Yep, he's IN THERE!!...

It's Colin Munroe day on Beautifoul™ apparently...Meh...Can't say I mind spreading the word about one of my favorite people...So this month, Colin Munroe has been making steps towards making his name a household name all over the media...Two noted urban voices that have recently posted about Colin are Allhiphop.com and Vibe magazine...You can peep the stellar allhiphop.com write-up by clicking on the link after the jump...

AllHiphop.com: "Why the Unsung Hero sings"

You'll have to pick up the February Issue of Vibe on stands now to see the Vibe article

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Colin Munroe x Wale: 'Will I Stay' Rehearsal Footage

There really isn't much to say here since I'm sure by now you know that these are two of my very favorite artists and I pounce at every opportunity to soak up their talent...Particularly A/V displays of such...For your auditory and visual pleasure...

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Why I wish I lived in LA: Kaws Exhibition...

Honor Fraser will host “A Long Way Home,” a new collection of work by Kaws beginning on February 21, 2009. The exhibition will include paintings and sculpture. “A Long Way Home” is Kaws’ first solo show in LA.

Honor Fraser

2622 La Cienega BLVD

Los Angeles, CA

I'v egot to make my way to the left coast soon, all of my favorite contemporary artists show there...I smell a hiatus in LA soon...At least if I go missing, you'll know where I am...

Via Highsnobiety

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Aja's morning commute iPod playlist: 01.26.2009

Bjork - All is full of love


LCD Soundsystem - All my friends


TV on the Radio - Province


Alanis Morissette - Ironic


Fiona Apple - The first taste

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Five Minute Poetry: Utopia...

I'm at a standstill and yet I should be happy knowing that I am standing...Still...Stoic and viscous...Steady and sturdy...Yet lopsided and lewd...Serpent-like and slithering slyly towards a singular sight I've sought for far too long...And I'm finding my full feelings frighteningly far-fetched...Fascinated, I reach as if though thoughts could be thoroughly attained by just thinking them to be truth...Ah, I am foolish and far too fastidious to the foul-mouthed fantasy that is the Utopia in you...

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Inauguration Celeberinjam: 18th Street Lounge...

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Aja's morning commute iPod playlist: 01.23.09...

Thom Yorke- And it rained all night

Charles Hamilton - Brooklyn Girls

The Ting Tings - Great DJ

The Knux - Cappuccino
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Inauguration Celeberinjam: The big event...

Before you view these photos, you should know that I saw NOTHING...Meaning I saw none of the inauguration, but I heard it mostly and got to experience the diverse crowd...I was a part of history just as every American living...Here are some photos of what I saw during my Inauguration' adventure'...

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Inauguration Celeberinjam: Out and About...

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Inauguration Celeberinjam: Stussy 'Historic' Party...

Wale (Ovechkin), Bun B (Coolest dude EVER), 9th Wonder (Fave producer), and Charles Hamilton ('Brooklyn Girl'!!), great crowd...It was HOT...Literally and figuratively...




































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01.16.09: Hell Commute iPod Playlist...

I'm an eclectic gal...And I know most of my readers are too (or else you'd find my blog gravely uninteresting and *gasp* dare I say? WEIRD??!!...Aaaand scene)
...With this being said, I've noticed my iPod playlists reflect the diversity that is Aja, so I've decided to share my daily playlists with you via video...Enjoy some of my favorite artists, and give suggestions/feedback...

Sven Vath - L'Esperenza


Kenna - Say Goodbye to Love


Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman - Timewarp 2008


DJ Assault - Ass 'n' Titties
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Teriyaki Boyz x Bape: 'Work That' Pack...

Though ridiculous, over-the-top and mostly in Japanese, 'Work That' is a brilliant, bangin' new track (And Album; featuring Pharrell and Chris Brown) from the Teriyaki Boyz...To commemorate the release of said album, Bape has decided to release a pack that consists of a T-Shirt donning Teriyaki Boyz vinyl figures dressed in Bape hoodies, AND the 'Work That' CD...Not sure on a release date or availability, but stay tuned to the Bape site for more details...So you can 'Work That' like I always do...

Peep the Video for 'Work That' here:

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Random Photos: Horrible and Pointless...

Detroit...It's where I'm from...Here's some random not-so-good and meaningless (to you) photos of things and people from/in Detroit...There were 350 photos taken...There are more to follow...One day...

'Lil dude 'Sparky' named after my Father Brian 'Sparky' Lawson...

You don't know nuthin' bout a Lafeyette Coney Dog...

The homie Uncle Jason...

Random shot my camera took on it's own...She's mean muggin' Shepard Fairey's Uncle Sam...Get 'em girl!...

Granny's creepy tree ornament...En rouge...

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Stussy DC x Commonwealth: "Historic" Tee Collabo and Event...

DC is abuzz with so many happenings for the upcoming Inauguration on January 20th (duh, loafer) and Stussy DC and Commonwealth are, as usual, on the scene...To commemorate the Inauguration, Stussy DC and Commonwealth have teamed up to create a must-have tee and throw a must-go-to party on the 19th...The tee features Commonwealth and Stussy logos as well as the now iconic Obama "O"...The special edition "Historic" tee will be released at the Pre-Inauguration event featuring Wale and Bun B (You will be reminded to attend this event again somewhere between tomorrow and Monday - and you will OBEY!!)...See details of the tee and the flyer for the even after the jump...

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Colin Munroe: Piano Lessons A/V Crack!!...

In case you didn't know...Colin Munroe is one of my favorite emerging artists and I do everything I can to promote his talent...His sound is innovative and his talent is incandescent...and I am forever grateful to him for making a video of my favorite song on his mixtape, 'Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero'...'Piano Lessons' is produced by Black Milk (another one of my favorite emerging artists) and features Joell Ortiz...The dopetastic video was directed by Philip Sportel...For your listening and visual pleasure:

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Sex Pixels: Simulated Legos never looked so good...

This is kind of great to me...Legos are amazing conduits for childhood creativity...Naked women are amazing conduits for teenage and adult male masturbatory practice...Put the two together and you've got...Well...A sex-driven, titillating creative piece by photographer Jean-Yves Lemoigne called Sex Pixels...Brilliant I say...Brilliant...The shots were taken for the third issue of Amusement magazine...And can be seen after the jump...Warning: These are the sexiest pixelated beauties you'll ever see...


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Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse: The Second Coming...

Ok, it's safe to say I'm excited again about fashion...My adoration for the fusion of street art and fashion has been well satisfied by the second collaboration of one of my favorite luxe brands and one of my favorite graffiti artists...I used to be a Louis Vuitton girl hella hard until I realized that they were lacking an urban edge and I grew tired of the Technicolor and drab brown colorways...Then in 2001, they did a collab with Stephen Sprouse that changed my perspective and I bought into it...Til I got broke...Then I grew bored again...Now, my appetite is whet and the neon colorways sealed the deal...This Thursday is the launch of the Stephen Sprouse collection at the Louis Vuitton Flagship store in SoHo...There is a preview for some of the collection after the jump...A few things to note:
A)Neon...Neon...Neon!! (Handbags, Sunglasses, Leggings, Shoes...Oh my!)
B)Stephen Strouse's signature rose pattern on wallets and handbags
C)Graffiti skateboard deck in a monogram skateboard trunk (Retails @ just over $8,000...Send your donations now)




Find out more about Stephen Sprouse and preview more of the collection here...
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Aja's on Hiatus: Back in 5...

Sorry ya'll...Like, for serious sorry...Please believe I've noticed how much of a loafer I've been over the past couple of months (I attribute this to the craziness of that which is my life)...I've also taken a keen note to the fact that I've been lacking material of much substance or regularity, and I have a keen sense on just how bad my typing skills are (if you've been messaging me lately, you catch my drift)...Anyway...I'm figuring out how to skin this cat, so to speak...I hear there's more than one way...And no, I don't mean literally...I haven't lost my mind completely...yet...Back in a flash my ninjas!...

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*Photo courtesy of Lady Glock*

*Photo edit courtesy of Donna*