Click here to view here performing T.O.N.Y., Sandcastle Disco, Cosmic Journey,
and Zero 7's - Destiny!
[special thanks to Kandis!]

http://www.ibeatyou.com/register/ucode/chaseology

I WANT THOSE TICKETS MAN!!!

Stronger, VH1 Storytellers

So you already know about Last Offence and I know you want to know more.
If you have questions send them to me!
chaseology@tmo.blackberry.net

"Not Over You" Acoustic in Milwaukee from Chester French on Vimeo.
Chester French playing "Not Over You" in Milwaukee, live on 88Nine, Radio Milwaukee.

This dance craze will sweep the nation(s).

I met the guy on the right at the bank last year.
We chopped it up while I made a deposit and he told me he was in a group.
I told him I was a bloghead etc and so on.
This is their new mixtape, check it out, SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!!!!

MAJOR SHOUT OUT TO B. FORD for always keeping me abreast to what's
going on across the pond. You're obsession with Britain and China is admirable.
Master Shortie - Dead End [download]

http://current.com/items/89827615/pharrell_s_one_stop_shop.htm
check it out: www.artst.com

- I'm working on a couple of feature interviews with some up&coming artists so look
out for that in the coming weeks.

- I'm finally rid of my Blackberry Pearl and I've ascended to a new level of
RIM-wonder. I have the Blackberry Curve 8900 from T-Mobile. Words can't express.
The resolution, features, the sleek look. It's sinful.

- I planned on taking my feline friend (Brody Kanye Gnarls Barkley) to live with
is grandmother. A few random acts of god prevented it from happening for a couple days. Then as I was trying to wrangle him into the cage and he went ballistic.
We couldn't get him. He ran under the bed and hid. So I figure I'll continue to try.
I figure he'll slip up sooner or later.

- Work is copacetic. My projects are coming together. Friday I had to go to Athens,GA for a Suicide Prevention Conference. My boss presented and I had a little spiel near the end, it went well.

- I'm applying to grad school for fall (film). I'm working on my reel. My I'm applying to GA State because it's convenient and because I can afford it.

- I've been hanging out a lot. Good times.

- This picture was taken during a recent excursion to Borders (the bookstore, not
P.I. firm) in the Edgewood Shopping District. Andrea (one of my writing partners)
and I went to observe patrons. We were seeking some characterizations to apply
to something we're working on. We got what we needed. I also picked up a new passion
I went to magazine stand and picked up a set of recent spreads. Read the articles &
snapped pictures of the best photos.

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Chester French Kiss Competition
Submit the best photo you have of you kissing anything (BE creative!)
Whoever wins gets a pair of tickets to Lady Gaga's Fame Ball (Featuring Chester French)
in the city of their choice of course. Click here for more details and to enter.
Here is an example: DA kissing himself.



This is unrelated but here is the
Theophilus London * Solange Knowles [Sandcastle Disco Remix]

Diversity! Love! & Peace IS ALL We NEED.
Here is some cool news:
SPIN Magazine did a piece on SGL Rappers!

The article, "Straight Outta The Closet" features
a photo of Bry'Nt, interviews or excerpts from
Captain Magik, Last Offence, Juba Kalamka, and Khalil Amani.

Pick up your copy ASAP!
& Check out Last Offence on Myspace!
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This is a great cover for Kanye, probably his best--a lot of recent ones have been
somewhat unflattering. I read the article, good stuff. Check it out.

album review coming soon...
as soon as I stop listening to this Natalie Portman rap.

KANYE WEST "Welcome To Heartbreak" Directed by Nabil from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.


FUCCCKKK!!!!This video is AMAZING!!!!
I have no words.

The Lonely Island - Jizz In My Pants [download]

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
-twloha.com
When my esteemed colleague and writing partner, Andrea, stopped by I asked her about her shirt. I was curious about what it meant. She told me all about this organization and I thought that their mission was amazing.
"The majority of our support comes from T-shirt sales. The shirts themselves are part of our story, as TWLOHA has spread through countless conversations that begin with the question "What does your shirt mean?". Our desire is that people would be informed about the issues so that they would be able to talk about hope and help when people have questions." -twloha.com
check them out: twloha.com
buy a shirt!

I really love this damn song it's pretty unfathomable, like seriously.
It's such a simple, quaint little indie rock song that I jam to often, too often.
I take that back this song is not little, it's so huge to me.

click here, enter some info and get a free track.
VV BROWN on MySpace!

There are some beats that can stand the test of time.
This is definitely one of those classic beats.
There is something mellow/melancholy about it, it speaks to me.
Anytime I hear it I immediately do the "studio bop."
It always make me think of a seeping--but bearable--sadness.
If I'm sad it soothes me, if I'm not, it makes me remember sadness and appreciate joy.
If I were to ever have the opportunity to create a 'life soundtrack' it would be included.
I like both of these tracks because they both put a slightly different spin on it.
check em out.

memorable quotes:
"I'm stuck in a basement, sittin' on a tricycle, girl gettin' on my nerves.
Goin' outta my mind, I thought she was fine, don't know if her body is hers."

"look here, *snatch*, here, *snatch*, here,
*snatch*, here, *snatch*, here, *snatch*
KNOCK YOURSELF OUT!"

"Breath mints, Breath mints, Breath mints, BREATH MINTS!

check it out: drake [so far so gone ep]
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download: Amazing Baby - Bayonets
Great Song, if you like it check out their EP for free.
For more Amazing BABY check their myspace.

Corrine Stevie - A Day In The Life
Corrine Stevie on Myspace

This disturbed me, apparently: Facebook's terms of service (TOS) used to say that when you
closed an account on their network, any rights they claimed to the original content you uploaded
would expire. Not anymore. [read it here]

So yeah...may wanna evaluate my affiliation with "the-book."
Mark Zuckerberg don't play bout his paper!
He will take YO SHIT!

Premieres Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:00pm ET/PT on VH1.



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TV On the Radio - "Dancing Choose"

"Frontin'", is a 2003 song by producer Pharrell. The title refers to putting up a facade (or false 'front'), typically to impress peers. The song features rapper Jay-Z, is written by Pharrell and produced by The Neptunes. At the time he insisted the single was a one-off, and that he was purely a producer and not a rapper/singer in his own right. However, he has since released his own solo album, In My Mind.

"Frontin'" was a big summer hit (the 34th biggest selling single of 2003 in the U.S. according to Billboard magazine), and was featured on the album The Neptunes Present... Clones, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in August 2003.

"Frontin'" was a #5 hit in the U.S. upon its June 2003 release and remains his biggest hit there to date. It also peaked at #1 in the U.S. R&B/Hip Hop and U.S. Rap charts. In the UK the single also charted inside the top 10, peaking at #6 in the UK official singles chart and spending 10 weeks within the top 75. It is Pharrell's biggest hit worldwide as a solo artist (his biggest hit overall being Drop It Like It Hot with Snoop Dogg).

The lead girls in the video are Lanisha Cole and Lauren London.
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world's tallest LEGO stack.
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download: Kid Cudi "Can I Be" [produced by Ryan Leslie]
this beat is so.....
____________fill in the blank.
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pretty tasty kicks.

There is something about The Dream that I love. In terms of lyrical significance he doesn't move me, but his songs always grab my attention--I really dig his style as a producer. Little known fact about Terius Youngdell Nash aka The Dream: he was a member in the Atlanta group Guess Who and they sang the hook to Raheem's song "The Most Beautiful Girl". Anywho, this is his new shit. The video is your standard R&B/Video Vixen pairing. I like the use of color and lighting. The song is catchy. His wardrobe is admirable, I can smell that Thriller-esque chaqueta, it's so fresh.
The Dream - Rockin That Thang

What’s more satisfying than an intense boxing workout?
How about using a particularly disliked ex as your punching bag?

Crunch’s Ex-Factor will allow you to vent to your heart’s
content – all over your ex’s face no less – while you burn calories,
tone muscles and perfect your right hook. All you need to do is show
up with plenty of energy and a picture of your former flame in tow.
Once in class you’ll tape that picture to a focus mitt, pair off with a
partner and get to getting some sweet revenge.

When class is over you’ll have an opportunity mix and mingle
with fellow singles while refueling on cocktails and snacks.
Non-members are welcome.

Save the Date: February 14

New York:
Ft. Greene, 11 AM and 13^th Street, 12:15PM

Chicago:
North Avenue, 10:15AM

San Francisco:
Polk Street, 9AM

Los Angeles:
Sunset Blvd., 10AM

Miami:
Washington Aveune, 11AM

Atlanta:
Buckhead, 10AM

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I would tell Van Gogh that he was loved, there's no need to cry
I would say Marvin Gay your father didn't want you to die (dream)
There would be no black and white, the world just treat my wife right
We could down in Mississipi and no one would look at us trice, ehhe he yihi

Ryan Leslie released his first album, Just Right, in 2005. You probably never heard it because it was only released in Europe. That was an arbitrary fact that I thought I's start off with. Now, his Self Titled album due out in the states tomorrow. Ryan Leslie (I got it last week and I've listened to it every morning since then). The album features Leslie singing and rapping. He's a talented wordsmith and his voice is smooth and mellow. The album is really chill and relaxing and you'll get a feel for his signature sound. If your looking for neo-soul, panty dropping r&b, or ghetto love songs this ain't your record. This album is urban contempo r&b with an upscale luxxe feel. The songs sound expensive. When I listen to a lot of the tracks I do the "studio bop". The studio bop is a movement/dance that people do when they are in a recording studio and they are bouncing a song that they think is the shit. I do the studio bop all morning as I get dressed. Not only because the songs are great, but they make you want to move--even if it's just a little bit. Some songs require choreography and preparation to really capture the essence of the track, this record is full of grooves. You can dance to them, but you don't need to, just bob your head and studio bop. If I were ever to record an r&b album I would want it to be produced by Ryan Leslie, Dream, Kanye and Polow. That's my dream team (sidenote: I'd insist on a duet with Prince). Back to this album, the hoodest sounding song is "How It Was Supposed To Be", the most romantic track on this album is "Gibberish", simply because it's a love song with no real lyrics. My favorite track is most of them, honestly I like this record. It's neat.

In light of recent events, I must inform you all that Brody is leaving to live with his Grandmother in Ellenwood. Now don't think the worst. But I noticed that he's not developing into a sociable, self reliant creature. I don't have the schedule nor the linguistic ability to teach him how to be a "man". His twin brother lives in Ellenwood with my mother, they were separated when I adopted him about a year and a half ago. So I've decided to let him go live with his brother. He'll split his time between the comfortable warmth of my mothers basement and the wide open spaces of her estate. There will be plenty of animals for him to kill and mischief to get into. I think during his formative years at least he needs to be with family. So Friday I'm throwing him a farewell event at my apartment at 6pm. If you have a speech you'd like to say please bring it. Thank you all.

*sings* "This town ain't big enough for both of us."

You gotta love the Shuggie Otis tribute at the end.
Solange goes hard.

I randomly found out that Max from Chester French was married and now I just randomly found out they recently parted ways. Since I posted the initial article I figured I should do a follow up. Seriously, this is how people need to break up. Like adults, ya know. No bad blood.

Their statement:
"After much soul-searching we have made the mutual decision to end our marriage and have agreed to go our separate ways.

"Our parting is amicable and both of us still respect and care about each other immensely.

"There were no other people involved in this decision and we both look forward to a future as good friends."

A spokeswoman for Peaches Geldof said she would continue to split her time between New York and London on various media and fashion projects, while Mr Drummey will be continuing his music with his band Chester French.

This is funny everytime.

this is from December, there's a little piece on her.
i just came across these pics randomly. i think modeling could work for her.
she's beautiful and these pics are great. this really is a arbitrary addition but i had to post.

classic.

Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
Prince is the King of POP, period. He's a artist, a recluse, and a musical force.
He has presence and an undeniable allure. This song is a classic.
Raheem Devaughn covered it and I would've said he did a good job until the very end.
He took a sincere gesture of eternal love and attempted to turn it gospel.
Kinda RUINED it for me. I don't like gospel music, at all. Maybe you'll like it, it was lost on me.
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Youre just a sinner I am told
Be your fire when youre cold
Make u happy when youre sad
Make u good when u are bad
Im not a human
I am a dove
Im your conscious
I am love
All I really need is 2 know that
U believe