Rebirth issue #1: Sprite gives girl facial...

My boy Sean sent me this and damn it was right on time!...Those of you who know me personally, know that anything that involves sex is of interest to me - particularly if it is also includes blatant sexual innuendos...I'd like to thank Germany...You'll see why, after the jump...Ich Liebe Sprite!

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Le Billionaire Champagne: Exactly...

Are we really in a recession?...Oh wait, that's right, WE'RE in a recession...But Richie Rich is getting richer...Apparently...Or else they wouldn't be making $2.5 million bottles of champagne...Dressed in fur and diamonds - yes, a bottle of champagne dressed in fur and diamonds...This champagne, made by Leon Verres, is limited to an exclusive count of 5 bottles (Though miniature versions will be made available soon - at $2,750 a pop.)...Four of the 5 have been purchased by Billionaires from Russia, China and Dubai; with the fifth bottle being auctioned off for charity after its' 'World Tour'...Yes, you read that right...The damn bottle of champagne is going on a world tour...And that's your recession special...

I'm really not sure what they're trying to sell here, but I must say, I doubt anyone is thinking about champagne...

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Rockwell by Parra: 2009 Spring Collection tees...

Bitch you breakfast...Yeah, I've been told that before...I've also been told that "it looks like I have two fat, ripe Easter hams (Sidenote: What's a ripe Easter ham?) in the back of me just fightin' for attention"...But that's neither here nor there...Ok, so you're still stuck on all that I just said...Yeah, me too...That WAS a little weird but I promise you there's a point somewhere in this post...Oh yeah, there it is...So, bitch you breakfast...There's a dope contemporary artist by the name of Parra from Paris who also goes by the name of Le Le when he does musique - er, music...'Breakfast' is his breakout hit and it features his art...Parra also has a clothing company called Rockwell and the spring T-Shirts are out to party...If you're like me and you like, over-the-top, oversexed graphics, you'll LOVE these tees...You can purchase the t-shirts and learn more about Rockwell and Parra here...


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Drake: So far Gone...

Ok, I'm on a roll this morning...A late roll, but a roll nonetheless...I say a late roll because, the mixtape I'm about to wildly encourage you to download came out quite a while ago...I've known about this artist for quite some time now through Colin Munroe, and some of you may even recognize him from Degrassi High (Yes, as in the teeny bopper show...He got shot...blah blah blah...Wheelchair kid...Forget all of that though...Shove it under your mental rug and forget about it...Put it in your pipe and smoke it?...I dunno, but this kids bad acting is NOT indicative of his rapping/singing skills)...Anyway, Drake is yet another Canadian artist who is exploding onto the scene via some really big names in the industry who have taken him under their wing (Wayne (What ever happened to Curren$y and Brisco?) and Trey Songs namely)...Don't get it twisted, this kid has ridiculous amounts of talent...He is probably one of only a handful of rapping singers (or singing rappers, what have you) that I respect for their unbridled talent (Cee-Lo and Andre 3 Stacks are 1 and 2)...With that being said, get Drake's latest mixtape 'So Far Gone'...There are so many guest artists on this that you actually want to listen to (Lykki Li, Santogold, Bun B, Lil Wayne, Trey Songs and more)...If you don't believe me, here's a few samples...These samples are subsequently my favorite songs on the mixtape...Peep...

November 18th

Houstalantavegas

Successful (Featuring Trey Songs)

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Single Ladies: Attack of the fat man...

I'm over it...Seriously...Now I am back to being plain old annoyed with Beyonce and her woman/lady/power bitch/Sasha Fierce ass...I feel better despising her...Even though, when the 'Single Ladies' video hit the internetsssssss, even I swore to learn the moves...Learn them I did not...With the exception of a hand flitter and some provocative hip gyrations and a whole lot of unsyncopated two-steps...Oh and some hurr swangin', of course...Anyway, I put aside my loathing for the thing that brought me to such a pop culture frenzy, and searched for some calamity via debacles and butchering...And find it I did...The shining, jewel-encrusted turd of the lot...And here it is...For your splendor...You're welcome...

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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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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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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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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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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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Christmahannukwanzakah: Revisited...

I've been told I have a rather odd sense of humor...That being said, I found this video classically humorous...Seeing as it's the holidays, it deserves a replay...Laugh your face off...If you're odd like me...

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Mr. Turner - FUCK THE GOTDAMN SHIT...

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Colin Munroe - LA Viper Room: Unsung Hero Tour Footage...

Safe to say I'm jealous I couldn't jet set out to the Viper Room (One of my favorite venues) to see Colin Munroe (One of my favorite people/artists) perform...But I'd like to give a big Beautifoul™ thanks to Mario Rangel @ Illroots.com for posting the footage right after the show...Peep Colin's talent then go download his mixtape IMMEDIATELY...I command the masses!!...*Evil cackle ensues*...
Parte Un

http://vimeo.com/2429258 from Mario Rangel on Vimeo.
Parte Deux

http://vimeo.com/2430369 from Mario Rangel on Vimeo.
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Clipse: Playcloths x Mixtape Launch...

I'll be there...You should too...Salubrious I'd say, but not sober yet slightly dubious too...That's what she said...Curious?...You should be...
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McDonald's: Blantant Racist Stereotypes...

Wow!...I can honestly say McDonald's has crossed the line here...For me, it all started with the "Green is the new black" commercials...Use your imagination, but I take it as McDonald's found out that they could make their money off of the Negroes by marketing themselves with that particular demographic in mind...I managed to suppress the hatred for said marketing long enough to forget about it and order myself a Filet-o-Fish (Extra, extra cheese)...THEN they came out with 365black...Yes, they went too far, but I see what they were going for...Honestly, I'm pretty sure droves of black folk didn't run out and buy McDonald's after that campaign; but meh, they tried...So now comes this monstrosity of a racist debacle...See for yourself...And, if you dig it, go buy an extra value meal - and be ashamed of yourself...

Yes, I may be a little sensitive here, but I've had enough...
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Dancin' Kim: How to do the Cabbage Patch...

Is she for real??...As if the dance itself wasn't ridiculous enough...

"We're doing this AWESOME dance that's totally RAD!!" - Dancin' Kim
"Now let's do the cabbage patch with my rad dancin' friends!!" - Dancin' Kim
"Put your shoulders into it to really get some cabbage patch action going!!" - Dancin' Kim
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