Thursday, July 21, 2011
Who Is Roy Ayers? (Trailer)
I've finally decided to do my first post on Under The Lens and I couldn't think of anything better than the trailer for the upcoming documentary "The Roy Ayers Project." If you do not know who Roy Ayers is, chances are you have heard some of his music sampled. Ayers' music has been sampled by many artists ranging from Big K.R.I.T. to most notably Mary J. Blige with her classic song "My Life." This documentary will be telling the life, music, and philosophy of Mr. Ayers. For more information, go to the Roy Ayers Project official website.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Timothy Bloom and That Girl Vee Bozeman
Powerful song, Powerful Video
Enjoy
Timothy Bloom - 'Til The End Of Time ft. V
Timothy Bloom
www.timothybloom.com/
twitter.com/timothybloom
Vee Bozeman
thatgirlv.com/
Enjoy
Timothy Bloom - 'Til The End Of Time ft. V
Timothy Bloom
www.timothybloom.com/
twitter.com/timothybloom
Vee Bozeman
thatgirlv.com/
Live from the UK Artist Watch: Bluey Robinson
A few weeks ago, I was looking around the blogosphere as I normally do for new music. I've recently developed this obsession with International music artists (that will be seen in future posts) and have been looking for new music to satisfy my senses. I came across an artist by the name of Bluey Robinson. At first I found a little information on this guy but he's already getting himself on the map. So I'll spare the long bio, leave a link to his twitter (twitter.com/BLUEYROBINSON) and post a video from the man.
LaRue
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LaRue
Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/ilarue
And We Are Back
After a hiatus from the social scene, the Under The Lens crew is back.
So please enjoy what we left off with but also, the new stuff to be posted.
LaRue
#lensmovement
So please enjoy what we left off with but also, the new stuff to be posted.
LaRue
#lensmovement
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
5 Items
Throwback Post From The Message Board From allhiphop.com, I forgot who originally wrote it but enjoy:
1. DONT LISTEN TO WOMEN.. Alot of women claim that they want a nice man, They want a man thats gonna take care of them and treat them with alot of respect by giving them roses, singing Jagged Edge to them over the phone and all of this other bullsh*t. If that was the case then why are they always flocking to the guys with the bandanas, tattoos, and baggy jeans? Its all fabrications that has guys running from the left to the right. Dont waste your time figuring out women because they dont know what they want themselves and you would rack your brain trying to figure them out.
2.CONFIDENCE- People would be suprised by how far a confident personality would take them. Confidence is the key to not only making alot of money but also pulling alot of chicks. You have to develop somewhat pimp mentality with a female, You have to have the confidence to check her when she gets out of line and make sure she respects you. You have to maintain that confidence REGARDLESS of what happens because once you lose it, Its gonna take a long time for you to get it back. You gotta have that mentality that "Im the man!" Nobody can F*ck with me!" Dont let a couple of rejections knock you down because it maybe a blessing in disguise. Women love a confident figure but dont indulge too much to where it turns her off.
3.NICE GUYS FINISH LAST!- Yeah I said it, It took me a long time to realize this but its true. All of this goes to number 1 about listening to women and satisfiing their needs. If they want a nice man then why are all the nice guys stuck on the computers every saturday night crying about not having dates and sobing their pain away eating popcorn watching Dave Chapelle while the "asshole" nigga that just got out of jail for whooping her ass knocks the pussy out? My advice would be to TOUGHEN UP and GROW SOME NUTZ! Dont change who you are, Thats the last thing that any man should do because Women are very good at reading men when it comes to maintaining false images and spitting BS. You have to have a balance between your personality. You have to have a persona that gives respect and a persona that COMMANDS respect, You have to have a mixture between being a Gangsta and Gentleman. You have to be a gentleman: The type of man that would treat her with respect when she deserves it, You can pay her way for a dinner, Open the car door for her, You know the usual old school dating tatics but if she wants to talk sh*t, put you on blast or say something to disrespect you, Then you have to show her your Gangsta and I would gurantee you that she would love you any more.
4. MAKE SURE YOUR MONEY IS RIGHT- Alot of women would tell you that money doesnt matter, Its only the love that counts "rolls eyes" Yeah right! On the contrary of what any woman would tell you, Make sure that your paper is correct at any cost Females dont want to be associated with no broke dude especially if you're trying to get at her in a sexual level. You better have your pockets lined up because she's gonna make sure you pay hard earn dues to get to that level, If you dont have any money then how you gonna take her out? If you're goal is to hit it and quit it, How are you gonna do that without paper so you can take her to a spot to cutt her? Females dont want no broke niggas even if they think he's attractive.
5. LOOKS DONT MATTER- Yeah all B2K pretty boys, Im pretty sure that its a heartbreaker knowing that you spent almost 4 hours getting your hair steamed and your lips ironed only to find out a big black ugly nigga is pulling more women than you at the club. Looks only matter to broke hoodrats because they would do anybody that they think is cute, Looks can be a factor depending on the woman but its really on the bottom of the food chain. You can do all of the pushups, situps and all of the workout plans you want too, If your conversation game isnt cracking then......
1. DONT LISTEN TO WOMEN.. Alot of women claim that they want a nice man, They want a man thats gonna take care of them and treat them with alot of respect by giving them roses, singing Jagged Edge to them over the phone and all of this other bullsh*t. If that was the case then why are they always flocking to the guys with the bandanas, tattoos, and baggy jeans? Its all fabrications that has guys running from the left to the right. Dont waste your time figuring out women because they dont know what they want themselves and you would rack your brain trying to figure them out.
2.CONFIDENCE- People would be suprised by how far a confident personality would take them. Confidence is the key to not only making alot of money but also pulling alot of chicks. You have to develop somewhat pimp mentality with a female, You have to have the confidence to check her when she gets out of line and make sure she respects you. You have to maintain that confidence REGARDLESS of what happens because once you lose it, Its gonna take a long time for you to get it back. You gotta have that mentality that "Im the man!" Nobody can F*ck with me!" Dont let a couple of rejections knock you down because it maybe a blessing in disguise. Women love a confident figure but dont indulge too much to where it turns her off.
3.NICE GUYS FINISH LAST!- Yeah I said it, It took me a long time to realize this but its true. All of this goes to number 1 about listening to women and satisfiing their needs. If they want a nice man then why are all the nice guys stuck on the computers every saturday night crying about not having dates and sobing their pain away eating popcorn watching Dave Chapelle while the "asshole" nigga that just got out of jail for whooping her ass knocks the pussy out? My advice would be to TOUGHEN UP and GROW SOME NUTZ! Dont change who you are, Thats the last thing that any man should do because Women are very good at reading men when it comes to maintaining false images and spitting BS. You have to have a balance between your personality. You have to have a persona that gives respect and a persona that COMMANDS respect, You have to have a mixture between being a Gangsta and Gentleman. You have to be a gentleman: The type of man that would treat her with respect when she deserves it, You can pay her way for a dinner, Open the car door for her, You know the usual old school dating tatics but if she wants to talk sh*t, put you on blast or say something to disrespect you, Then you have to show her your Gangsta and I would gurantee you that she would love you any more.
4. MAKE SURE YOUR MONEY IS RIGHT- Alot of women would tell you that money doesnt matter, Its only the love that counts "rolls eyes" Yeah right! On the contrary of what any woman would tell you, Make sure that your paper is correct at any cost Females dont want to be associated with no broke dude especially if you're trying to get at her in a sexual level. You better have your pockets lined up because she's gonna make sure you pay hard earn dues to get to that level, If you dont have any money then how you gonna take her out? If you're goal is to hit it and quit it, How are you gonna do that without paper so you can take her to a spot to cutt her? Females dont want no broke niggas even if they think he's attractive.
5. LOOKS DONT MATTER- Yeah all B2K pretty boys, Im pretty sure that its a heartbreaker knowing that you spent almost 4 hours getting your hair steamed and your lips ironed only to find out a big black ugly nigga is pulling more women than you at the club. Looks only matter to broke hoodrats because they would do anybody that they think is cute, Looks can be a factor depending on the woman but its really on the bottom of the food chain. You can do all of the pushups, situps and all of the workout plans you want too, If your conversation game isnt cracking then......
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
EYE ON YOU- KEL SPENCER Feat. LYDIA CAESAR- SALON STORIES *AVAILABLE NOW*
So I've known about this video for a while now. I really want to produce my own version of this type of one-shot sequence. Plus the song is catchy so, check it out.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Dating PSA
After listening to my spec lament about the 'lack of decent black men' I have a PSA: Black women don't believe the media, there is no dating crisis concerning black women! It is a facade. The power of our media lies in its ability to manipulate data, merge said data with dissenting opinion which gives birth to a false crisis.
You all are the epitome of intelligence, beauty, and grace, you are the world's most copied woman. So what if black men are dating outside 'our' race, its their decision not yours.
Before you ask 'why am I still single' do you 'want' to be in a relationship or do you 'need' to be in one? Of course it would be nice to have someone to be with, however you don't need to have your worth validated by the attention of the opposite sex or be devalued by the lack of attention.
There's nothing to be concerned about enjoy being single and don't force the game. Nobody asking you: "Who you with?, Or where you going?" Enjoy not being tied down, get to know yourself, date a little go explore your city find a hobby. The greatest irony about crisis is that women aren't utilizing their options correctly, while you are fretting about the men who don't view you as an option you are overlooking the men who want to make you a priority. However just know that you won't be compatible with everyone so make sure u have realistic expectations.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Where Is...Liu Bolin?
Check out the art work of Beijing based artist, Liu Bolin
This man paints himself to blend into backgrounds. I think this amazing and an obvious labor of love. I wonder how many hours it takes to do it. Hmm... Look at the pictures below.
Bonus Video
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
My Favorite Poem
We are all here for a reason on a particular path
You don't need a curriculum to know that you are part of the math
Cats think I'm delirious, but I'm so damn serious
That's why I expose my soul to the globe, the world
I'm trying to make it better for these little boys and girls
I'm not just another individual, my spirit is a part of this
That's why I get spiritual, but I get my hymns from Him
So it's not me, it's He that's lyrical
I'm not a miracle, I'm a heaven-sent instrument
My rhythmatic regimen navigates melodic notes for your soul and your mental
That's why I'm instrumental
Vibrations is what I'm into
Yeah, I need my loot by rent day
But that is not what gives me the heart of Kunte Kinte
I'm tryina give us "us free" like Cinque
I can't stop, that's why I'm hot
Determination, dedication, motivation
I'm talking to you, my many inspirations
When I say I can't, let you or self down
If I were of the highest cliff, on the highest riff
And you slipped off the side and clinched on to your life in my grip
I would never, ever let you down
And when these words are found
Let it been known that God's penmanship has been signed with a language called love
That's why my breath is felt by the deaf
And why my words are heard and confined to the ears of the blind
I, too, dream in color and in rhyme
So I guess I'm one of a kind in a full house
Cuz whenever I open my heart, my soul, or my mouth
A touch of God reigns out
"Never Let Me Down"-J.Ivy
You don't need a curriculum to know that you are part of the math
Cats think I'm delirious, but I'm so damn serious
That's why I expose my soul to the globe, the world
I'm trying to make it better for these little boys and girls
I'm not just another individual, my spirit is a part of this
That's why I get spiritual, but I get my hymns from Him
So it's not me, it's He that's lyrical
I'm not a miracle, I'm a heaven-sent instrument
My rhythmatic regimen navigates melodic notes for your soul and your mental
That's why I'm instrumental
Vibrations is what I'm into
Yeah, I need my loot by rent day
But that is not what gives me the heart of Kunte Kinte
I'm tryina give us "us free" like Cinque
I can't stop, that's why I'm hot
Determination, dedication, motivation
I'm talking to you, my many inspirations
When I say I can't, let you or self down
If I were of the highest cliff, on the highest riff
And you slipped off the side and clinched on to your life in my grip
I would never, ever let you down
And when these words are found
Let it been known that God's penmanship has been signed with a language called love
That's why my breath is felt by the deaf
And why my words are heard and confined to the ears of the blind
I, too, dream in color and in rhyme
So I guess I'm one of a kind in a full house
Cuz whenever I open my heart, my soul, or my mouth
A touch of God reigns out
"Never Let Me Down"-J.Ivy
Check out this dude Ebrahim from Canada
He hails from Vancouver, B.C. and is a style all his own. He music is incredible and is definitely a gateway to this man's soul. If music is the manifestation of emotion then this is true emotion at its best. It starts with a beat and ends up a sound. Think about it...
Follow Ebrahim
twitter.com/eebsofresh
http://www.myspace.com/eebmusic
http://eebmusic.blogspot.com/
http://www.eebmusic.com/
BUY THAT GOLDRUSH
BONUS EBRAHIM
#LENSMOVEMENT Introduction
What is “The Lens Movement”?
The Lens Movement represents any individual that has a vision for their lives. When thinking about a lens, the general population would probably think about the lens of a camera but these people are trying to see their dreams with their own eyes. The Lens Movement is an attempt to bring these like minded people together to organize a cadre of motivated and determined individuals.
The Lens Movement is a project dear to my heart. I'm in the process of constructing a photo shoot to showcase with a vision. Everything you see #lensmovement in the subject of a post, there will probably a photo accompanied by someone's vision statement. If you have a vision statement just follow the template below and email us at reginaldlarue@gmail.com
The Lens Movement represents any individual that has a vision for their lives. When thinking about a lens, the general population would probably think about the lens of a camera but these people are trying to see their dreams with their own eyes. The Lens Movement is an attempt to bring these like minded people together to organize a cadre of motivated and determined individuals.
The Lens Movement is a project dear to my heart. I'm in the process of constructing a photo shoot to showcase with a vision. Everything you see #lensmovement in the subject of a post, there will probably a photo accompanied by someone's vision statement. If you have a vision statement just follow the template below and email us at reginaldlarue@gmail.com
Name:
Age:
Hometown:
When I was a kid I dreamed of:
Currently You’re: School, Working, etc…
Your Vision: What do you wan to in the future? What are you aspiring to be?
#lensmovement
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Cuts Kill Culture
This is one my favorite Directors
Introducing Patrick Boivin
Patrick Boivin (born 1975) is a film-maker from Montreal, Quebec, Canada best known for stop motion short films. In addition to directing, he is often involved in the lighting, editing, animation, special effects and even music in his films.
His short film Ça pis tout l’reste (That, and everything else) was chosen by Quebec Gold as one of the top 10 short films from Quebec in 2008. Boivin was one of the group of nine "autodidact" writers who produced an experimental television series "Phylactere Cola" for Canadian television that aired in 2002-2003. All were cartoonists who had met years earlier and produced over 400 sketches.[1] His films have been featured at numerous international film festivals around the world, including the Montreal World Film Festival, the Commonwealth Film Festival (UK), and the Festival de Namur(Belgium).
Boivin started his creative career by drawing comic books, and, in his words, “quickly discovered that it was faster to tell a story with video." He cites Tom Waits, Roy Andersson, Federico Fellini, andPaul Thomas Anderson as influences on his style.
New Age Beats
"The so-called Beat Generation was a whole bunch of people, of all different nationalities, who came to the conclusion that society sucked." Amiri Baraka
Just A Few Thoughts and Questions
- When is the last time you liked a song on an album that wasn't the released single?
- What is the last great album you heard?
- What is the best non-single track you've ever heard from a mainstream artist?
THINK ABOUT IT
Different Shades
Under The Lens & LaRue Productions
"People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates. ~Thomas Szasz, "Personal Conduct," The Second Sin, 1973"
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