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Broadcastin' live frum Wax Murdaraz Professional DJ Skool (and occasionally on location)...it's da Almighty WM Cru, aiiight? Check out www.myspace.com/waxmurdaraz for more info...

Chicago Update

Its cold.. And windy.. But I'm still out here lol
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T.C. MixTape Vol.13: Rated PG-13

If you dont grind you dont shine.....WE OUT HERE....WATC4Life.....Documenting The LifeSTyLe..

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INTERVIEW: ASHLEY JANIECE

OUT HERE WITH ASHLEY JANIECE

First, question where are you from?

Im From Detroit [born] and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

How long have you been singing for?

I have been singing since the age of 4


So you think you can sing…naw just playin you got skillz….how did you get into muzik?

I got into music because my mom and dad, aunts uncles and entire fam always played music around me. My mom danced (contemp & classical ballet) so she was a big music junkie herself and was my main influence.


How is the muzik scene where you are from?

The music scene in my current location is very mixed, I love a diverse & mixed up community.


Your single “LOVE IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS” has a powerful song title how did you come up with the concept for this song?

For the song "Not what it seems" I came up with it through listening to the beat 1st. Sometimes i like to listen to a beat and meditate with the beat, see how it makes me feel, and in doing that I just close my eyes and listen to the beat the entire way through.



Since we are on the topic of relationships….i want to ask you….how you feel about relationships in the 21st century do you think it is possible to be with the same person for 30 plus years….considering the high divorce rates in America?

And as far as relationships/love in the 21st century..and couples lasting for up to 30 years...man..it feels hopeless.. I want to believe in love and ever-lasting/solid bonds between people, but it seems like people are just interested in having sex and having no strings attached. but i still believe in love and relationships, I just think its a rare breed out here, and the idea of love and relationships is still out there, but its slowing becoming an extinction.


An OG with three and a half gold teeth told me one day as I was standing at the bus stop….that black women are less likely to get married and more likely to get divorced ….from a female’s perspective do you feel like this statement is true?

As for the "OG" who said "that black women are less likely to get married and more likely to get divorced"... I think its a sad statement..because if that's the case, what does that say about our black men? if there's any truth to his OPINION, he's part of the problem..because for every black man who can't commit, for every man who can't seem to keep his dick in his pants and stop makin babies all over america, or leaving blk women for other races (which I am NOT against..love comes in all colors)..but for all those reasons I have..for every black woman who gets divorced..there IS a BLACK man in that equation. So before he thinks there's truth to that statement, he needs to re-evaluate his facts.

Do you have any other passions? What

Do I have other passions? Oh yes! I love to cook, i love home decorating, painting, drawing and photography/modeling

Let’s get back to muzik…what artist do you feel have influence you the most? WHY

The artist who have influenced me the most, are Erykah Badu and Jill Scott because they sing about REAL issues in the world, plus love, BLACK love and their sound is very organic and natural. Also Janelle Monae, because she isn't afraid to be DIFFERENT and she's bold and very versatile.

I see you got a couple of songs on the net…when can we expect the full album? …I’m goin to need a free copy…ya dig

Yes, i have a few songs on the net, As far as when there will be a full album? Im hoping by sometime in the winter of this year. but who knows, life always throws a curve ball at you. hopefully my music fam/team stays together and school/work won't take me away too much from my music. and yes you can get a free copy lol.

Thanks for doing this interview….last question what does the statement “WE ARE THE CITY” mean to you?

You are most welcome on the interview! its a pleasure and I thank you for taking interest in me and my opinion on things. "We are the city" means to me DIVERSITY..because in every city, there is so much of it. It also means variety, action, and excitement, because there really isn't a dull moment in the city.

TGIF FOOL

Happy Friday mothafuckaaaa!!! While you are sitting at your computer being a mark ass buster and clicking your mouse, WATC is out here in the cold documenting.. getting these tricks...getting frostbite, all for the love of skating. New montage coming soon. Be on the lookout. Dont be bummin' it up, if you catch us in them streets.. hit some tricks so we can get you in the montage. In the mean time.. check out this sick video the SF homies sent us.

Lights, Cameras, KHVT

Lights, Cameras, KHVT

Scotty-nosegrind pop out

Keith Reese-Backside disaster

Normally, I'm not for buyin videos but this purchase is for a good cause...you like to skate under the bridge when its 90+ degrees outside and the sun is beaming down trying to kill you or when its raining and you dont wont to get your new soft and hard goods all wet...well, invest your money to a good cause...this video will be sold as a way to raise money for concrete and other materials needed to maintain and build more obstacles under the Kingshighway bridge....WATC4life.....

Style Update : Etnies Plus Senix Mid

Wassup Players , were back at you again with another feature today premiering the Etnies Plus Senix Mid. This time around etnies is offering you a mid-top shoe for added ankle protection and stability , entire suede upper, and a clean toe cap .MY OH MY HOW WE LOVE CLEAN TOE CAPS RIGHT ??? !!!! Well, This sneaker comes in 2 colorways , black and grey, and is also a very versitile shoe. It can be worn whether you about to go shred with your homies or if you just want to look very clean and simple for the day but make a big statement , well if so these are the shoes for you !!! Once again these are the Etnies Plus Senix Mids and can be found at any online skate retailers or your local friendly neigborhood skateshops....... & Remember WE OUT HERE !

Red and Yellow KC

Shout out to the homie Carlo.. saw this one on his blog (dirtbags anonymous) had to flip the video and show the midwest love. They are killin shit in KC

Clarence Archives: J Nasty

This is one I came across... Jason Tate - Back Tail

Believer

Check out the homie Ceez's newest song, Believer. http://limelinx.com/files/d9be4319030e83eb0d3c020665d1db57

Rap Beef! : It's On!

Seems like every few months there is some new rap beef between two rappers who barely know each other. But I wanna take a time out to got back to the early 90's and one of the more interesting ones.

Dr. Dre Vs. Eazy-E

Lets kick it off with the videos...




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Dr. Dre - Dre Day



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Eazy E - Real Muthaphukkin G's

There could have been some debate on who's diss was better but Eazy-E won this round with those "World Class Wreckin' Crew" photos of Dr. Dre in the video and on the album art work. There was no chance of Dr. Dre coming back from those. Eazy-E even put Dre on blast dedicating the whole backside of his album to him. Check out the statement at the lower right corner. I don't how Eazy-E could have publicly dissed him any more than that.


And to top it off since Dr. Dre was still signed to Eazy-E's label; Eazy-E still got a sizeable cut from all of his Albums and Singles after his departure from Ruthless records, hence the line in the video, "'Dre Day' only made Eazy's payday"...

Mike Price:lil nigga got hops

Mike Price-Ollie

Hollywood ZACH

Eating chicken salad...at city dinner....

Out Here with George Jadelrab

Out Here With George Jadelrab

Where are you from?
im from the BAY!!! lol

Idk…bout you but when I started skatin….I used to get made fun of…did you have that problem growin up in SF…
i just feel like people just don't understand skateboarding. i still get weirded out when regular people talk about skating now a days because when i started people didn't really think it was that cool or acceptable… i mean SF is the skateboarding hub but once you leave the skateboarding scene regular people just don't get it. people always assume that stereo typical "skater" role… a "white boy" who listens to "rock music" and goes around acting like a "rebel". but in reality "skaters" come from all different ethnic backgrounds and neighborhoods which gives them each a different influence that they bring to skateboarding…

You been in these streets for along time grindin…and are still skating…I was wondering what were some of the most enjoyable years for you skateboarding? Why
to be honest im still having fun skating lol but my most enjoyable years were probably when i was like eighteen or nineteen… life was just more simple then. i always had a job and was working but i wasn't really concentrated on my future at that time. my life was stress-free you could say except for my couple bills my life really revolved strictly around skateboarding.


After all these years, what motivates you to keep on skating…because I’m sure that you have a lot of homies who quit skatin years ago?
yea a lot of my close homies that i grew up skating with and looking up to quit. to be real, life just gets in the way of skateboarding sometimes. me and bobby were just having this conversation last nite via text lol but yea skateboarding is only one aspect of life. as you get older you realize that there are other things that get in the way… work, make money, pay rent/ bills, family drama, partying, girlfriend drama… i mean the list goes on and on. but sometimes you get lucky and can balance everything and still keep skating as a main priority.

Do you prefer to skate in skateparks or in metropolitan areas? WHY
the way i see it skateboarding is an urban artform that came from the streets. its not a sport. i grew up skating the streets and really when i was younger there weren't any skateparks even around. i mean i have nothing wrong with skateparks but its just not for me.


You skate with Jabari alot do you have any crazy moments that you guys encountered together?
yea actually the other day i beat him in an arm wrestling match… hahaha

Out of all the places you been to in the world, what was your favorite place to skate? WHY
i hella like NY for skating, its so big and there is so much untouched stuff in that city… if NY didn't have a winter that would be the only other place i could see my self living. i really want to check out Chicago though, heard a lot of good things.


There are a lot of skate hippies in Frisco..do you have any advice for them?
get some deodorant

Thanks for doing this interview…I would like to ask you what does the statement, “WE ARE THE CITY” mean to you?
it represents a movement to rep your city to the fullest... and as larry says, "WE OUT HERE!"

HAPPY TURKEY DAY

Yep Yep it's that time of the year again... Have a good one... Just remember to bring us a plate and save some fuckin pie for WeAreTheCity

Beast From The Midwest

Jabari Pendelton-Kickflip

In The Sunshine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjGcGw2Bqrc

You gotta keep the music you listen to diverse!
Brazil got Jazz, Brazil got Soul, and it's all in the sunshine...



WE ARE THE CITY!