Music of the Moment

Officially it’s the dog days, when sometimes the mood is serene and subtle in the early morning while afternoons are more about flowing and riding high. Music sounds better in the sunshine. New sounds find their way to the airwaves and MP3 players, dissipating into these releases, and give away to dream scapes. Here’s what’s crossed my path lately. Get your ipod on ready, set, go as they releases come your way. John Mellencamp Life Death Love and Freedom Hear... Read More

Get HVW8 Political Kicks

For activists looking for a sneaker with a message, the Political Minded Series for the Conscious Sole, a collaboration between the Heavy Weight Production House and Gravis, goes on sale this summer in select venues and worldwide this fall. Heavy Weight (HVW8) creations are part bold realism and part captivating performance art. The Montreal natives formed in 1998 and quickly cultivated a collaborative forum for vibrant artistic expression, painting entire live murals in hours... Read More

To the Rescue: Land Rover and Red Cross

Snippy comments are floating around the Internet about Land Rover’s early July announcement to donate vehicles to the British Red Cross. Apparently, because Land Rover is a big SUV, it’s very uncool to write anything positive about the British automakers. And I’m sure there will be more quips about Land Rover’s decision to raise fund for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund as part of a broader effort to support international Red Cross efforts. But,... Read More

So You Think You Can Dance: Complexions Elevates the Motion Medium

Designers of products, cars, and buildings, take note. Bodies in motion. When dance is studied, choreographed, conceived and designed by technicians, there is no finer representation of movement. Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden formed Complexions Dance Company in 1994, which quickly became a company of note for exquisite artistry in the intricate choreography of multicultural cast. Last year I had the pleasure of attending a Complexions open rehearsal that left my heart beating,... Read More

Be Easy, Beasley: Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot

So Michael Beasley is number #2 this year. I’m late to the draft game, but I had a good sneak peak on burgeoning talent at the screening of Gunnin’ for the #1 Spot, which is open in select theaters and features Beasley along with other top draft picks Kevin Love, Jerryd Bayless and Donte Greene. That’s good casting for a film that was shot while all were in high school two years ago. The film centers on the 2006 Rucker Park annual tournament of 24 high school... Read More

Baby Stuff on Board: 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible

I’m not really a baby shower sort of lady. Too much oohing and ahhing over baby everything. What’s that have to do with raising kids? The last shower gift purchase I made me had me nervous as the woman behind the counter ticked off brand name baby gear as my face blanked out. However, my cousins and my mother insisted that it was the thing to do, that people wanted to do this sort of thing, and everyone else I knew co-signed on the concept. I suggested that we move... Read More

A 4th of July Flexpedition: 2008 Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition

Just in from the long 600 mile journey — New York to Detroit. The day started out sunny, sweet and super early in New York. (I’m talking 6 a.m.) Manhattan roadways were quiet and the 2008 Ford Funkmaster Flex Expedition floated easily along the streets, but even at this bird-chirping hour, Flexpedition turned heads of eager construction workers. It’s hard to overlook the two-tone Colorado Red-and-Black beast, as the chrome badging glinted in the light. It’s... Read More

Chewing on the Gas Crunch: Volkswagen R32

This Volkswagen R32 is a randy race car, but probably not the best choice when it comes to driving with a gas-minded conscious. R32 might be a little guy, but it’s one with considerable pep shifting in .2 second. R32 nabs 18 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway — better than a Toureg, but not quite a Prius. That’s the slippery down-slide of the quintessential Euro hatchback pocket rocket. But there are ways to cut corners even in this young buck. In fact,... Read More

Betting on the Ford Flex: 2008 BET Awards

Ford’s been in the market for a little extra starshine on the Flex. In case you’re not familiar with the XXL-station wagon, Ford is looking to change that. The Flex can’t help but remind of the Scion xB, and may be aiming in the marketing direction that helped make Scion the youth marketing success. The gizmos on the interior should help win young guns with Sync and extra snazz. Last week BET aired “Black Carpet,” the 2008 BET Awards recap. Sponsor... Read More

Santogold Flexes for Ford

A few years ago, it was all about Stiffed. Everyone in the music industry was buzzing about the raucous and arty Philly punk band. Not surprised that lead vocalist Santi White emerged as solo artist Santogold. The Brooklynite turned rapper is on every cool list from Bjork’ss to my post-feminist friends at Venus. Apparently, Ford is paying closer attention to street buzz, with Santogold providing the backdrop to new commercials for the Flex. Tweet This Post Read More