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Yo, i wrote this song to shed some light to all the worlds ills. This song is not for your billboard top 10. This is a song for all the people in a real world crisis right now. Every day we turn on the news its something else. The fucking Movies get shot up????? Zimmermans ass is still tryna escape what he did. The Casey Anthony bitch is getting on my nerves with these statements when is it enough??? I think we better Knock On Wood. Produced By Jimmy Dukes. Lets get it.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-10314857314875136382011-02-02T15:28:00.000-08:002011-02-02T15:30:03.852-08:00BLAQ TOP SKATEBOARDERS SKATE TO ROB GRIMES<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v1CUyeJnZdI" frameborder="0"></iframe><div>I always wanted sk8boarders to skate to my music. Now i got finally got my wish. Victory is certain.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-65955240561963288532010-08-01T08:50:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:55:22.475-07:00Live Mechanics Now Avalible on Jackthreads.com<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZETMf_q9kdM/TFWYBmkQq3I/AAAAAAAAACc/2-4Z30L8huo/s1600/Picture_514.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZETMf_q9kdM/TFWYBmkQq3I/AAAAAAAAACc/2-4Z30L8huo/s320/Picture_514.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500469673202854770" /></a><br />Avalible now at <a href="https://www.jackthreads.com/">https://www.jackthreads.com/</a><a href="http://www.jackthreads.com/"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-14059667171816275482009-08-05T13:03:00.000-07:002009-08-05T13:16:51.161-07:00KiD CuDi Complex Cover (August/September) + Video: KiD CuDi Discusses Complex Cover<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture879.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture879.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=KidCudiSpring09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KidCudiSpring09.jpg" border="0" alt="Cudi In Live" /></a></span></div><div>Photo by Roberto Chamorro</div><div>Check out more of Rob's work by clicking link below:</div><div><a href="http://www.robertochamorro.com/">http://www.robertochamorro.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5923877&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5923877&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/5923877">DatNewCudi.com: Kid Cudi Talks Complex Magazine</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/dp16">DP</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px; "><p>DP of <a href="http://datnewcudi.com/2009/08/04/video-kid-cudi-talks-complex-magazine/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; ">DatNewCudi</a> got to sit down with Kid Cudi to discuss <a href="http://nahright.com/news/2009/08/03/kid-cudi-complex-cover-augustseptember/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; ">the cover</a>:</p><blockquote style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); margin-top: 15px; margin-right: 30px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; padding-left: 20px; border-left-width: 5px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); "><p>As I mentioned previously I had some time to interview Cudi while in Seattle, here’s the 2nd half of that interview. Last week I posted a bit of our <a href="http://datnewcudi.com/2009/07/29/video-kid-cudi-talks-about-his-fans/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; ">interview in which he discusses his fans</a>, so make sure to watch that if you haven’t yet.</p><p>The second thing we talked about was his Complex Magazine cover and interview. I asked him to explain why he was so honest for the article and what it meant to him grace the cover of Complex. By now many of you have read this article and seen the cover so this will give you a look into how it all went down.</p><p><em>“I looked at this as my first opportunity to reach the masses threw an interview. So if I’m going to say something important this was my time, anything I can’t say in records I should be able to say right now”</em></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><object width="640" height="360"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5814306&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=FF7700&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5814306&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=FF7700&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="360"></embed></object></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=KidCudiosa.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KidCudiosa.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></p></blockquote></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-1135040069382221002009-07-19T22:52:00.000-07:002009-07-19T22:55:56.442-07:00Project Show July 2009 - Invite #2<a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FALL09PROJECTWEBFLYER2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FALL09PROJECTWEBFLYER2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-63188527407620436092009-07-14T11:09:00.000-07:002009-07-14T11:21:52.252-07:00Project Show July 2009 - Invite<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FALL09PROJECTWEBFLYER.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FALL09PROJECTWEBFLYER.jpg" border="0" alt="Project Show Fly" /></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal; "><br />Visit <a href="http://www.projectshow.com/">http://www.projectshow.com/</a> for more info.</span><br /></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-71592579322371597172009-07-10T15:35:00.001-07:002009-07-10T15:35:58.595-07:00LM SUMMER 2009 - In Stores Now!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Summer09WebAd.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Summer09WebAd.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-48495226559014497982009-07-09T20:37:00.000-07:002009-07-10T15:38:45.607-07:00LIVE MECHANICS FALL 2009 "Well Established" Fashion Show Montego Bay, Jamaica<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); white-space: pre-wrap;font-family:verdana;font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:10px;"><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5453832&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5453832&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/5453832">"Well Established" Fashion Show Montego Bay, Jamaica</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/livemechanics">LIVE MECHANICS</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></span><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(100, 95, 94); white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:verdana;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/5453832">"Well Established" Fashion Show Montego Bay, Jamaica</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/livemechanics">LIVE MECHANICS</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</span>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-91529767461144835562009-06-29T16:54:00.000-07:002009-06-29T17:01:22.655-07:00DAMIAN MARLEY & NAS - presents DISTANT RELATIVES<a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=59588387">Distant Relatives - Trailer</a><br /><br /><div><object width="425" height="360"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=59588387,t=1,mt=video"><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=59588387,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></div><div><br /></div><div>Peep Damian Marley wearing the LM "No Boast" Jacket throughout the trailer.</div><div><br /></div><div>JAH!!</div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-79345917277279307592009-06-25T17:51:00.000-07:002009-07-01T18:00:21.692-07:00BIG UPs - Michael Jackson (1958-2009)<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:12px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=MikeJackRIP.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/MikeJackRIP.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Mikeripp.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Mikeripp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div>We at Live Mechanics would like to extend our dearest condolences to the Jackson Family. A true legend, Michael Jackson was not only a pioneer in the world of music, but he paved the way for many to step foot into an industry where most were shunned.</div><div> </div><div>In an effort to show our love and appreciation for his contribution to history and music, we would like to dedicate the Rally Jacket as Live Mechanic's token of gratitude to the King of Pop. He's made a staple in the lives of many, and we want his glory to continue to reign within our brand.</div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture837.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture837.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div><div>One Love.</div></span>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-22452405525093016022009-06-12T16:34:00.000-07:002009-06-30T11:05:01.404-07:00WHO'S LIVE? - LUDACRIS in LM "DUAL FORCE" Jacket<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">See Luda below rocking the Dual Force jacket at his last photo shoot. </span></div><div><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture787.png" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture787.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a><br /></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Deuces up. A's down. </span></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-72647396329122975232009-06-10T18:37:00.000-07:002009-06-10T19:01:18.435-07:00DEL performing LIVE in LA June 13th + Free EP Download Link<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; "><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 9px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FunkManTourFlyer.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FunkManTourFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; ">Friday June 12th, 2009</p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><strong>Del The Funky Homosapien LIVE in Concert.</strong></p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; ">House of Blues on the Sunset Strip<br />Price: $17.50 - $20.00 | Ages: 18+<br />Doors: 8pm</p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; ">House of Blues Sunset Strip<br />8430 Sunset Blvd.<br />West Hollywood, CA 90069<br />(323) 848-5100</p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 9px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture783.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture783.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 9px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture784.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture784.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></span></p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 9px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FunmManFly.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FunmManFly.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; ">Click link below to download the FUNK MAN album for free.</p><p style="padding-right: 4px; font-size: 13px; "><a href="http://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/">http://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/</a><br /></p></span>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-70999059671188113352009-05-29T13:26:00.000-07:002009-05-29T15:12:46.949-07:00Exclusive Download: Fresh Daily “Tomorrow is Today” Mixtape<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: normal; white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FreshMixCover.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FreshMixCover.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div>Tomorrow is Today is the latest mixtape release from Brooklyn bred emcee Fresh Daily. During a time when our airwaves are flooded with auto-tuned voices and what I refer to as “chant raps” Fresh Daily is truly a breath of fresh air. Any hip hop fan will appreciate Fresh’s clever word play and creative delivery. But let’s be honest what good are lyrics if the beats are stale, not the case here. <span id="more-10775"></span>I am very picky with beat production but was thoroughly impressed with what I heard on this mixtape. Standout tracks for me are “Starz”, “Apollo 13”, “Jump” and “Say You Won’t” which is a remix of Kanye West’s “Say You Will”. Download, take a listen and let me know what you think.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 48px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture770.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture770.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: normal; white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=FreshTrackList.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/FreshTrackList.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(175, 175, 175); "><h3 style="text-align: center;font-size: 125%; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?hrgy12myypc">>> DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE<<</a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center; margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size:125%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(23, 177, 221);"><br /></span></h3></span></span></div></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-36391526333952041672009-05-28T15:46:00.000-07:002009-05-29T15:48:26.370-07:00LM SIGHTING - ALL COAST JACKET - SWIZZ BEATZ<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 16px; ">Caught Swizz Beatz on Melrose in LA, and guess what he was wearing, the Live Mechanics "All Coast" nylon jkt.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture771.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture771.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-31077680207662681272009-05-21T17:16:00.000-07:002009-05-21T17:20:59.727-07:00LM SIGHTING @ THE 57TH ANNUAL BMI POP AWARDSSteph Jones was seen out with his girlfriend Jordan Sparks, rocking the Live Mechanics "Laurel Cardigan". You can purchase this cardigan at the LM online shop. <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture764.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture764.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture761.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture761.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-62859253739602547072009-05-14T11:35:00.000-07:002009-05-19T14:03:20.378-07:00WHO'S LIVE? NOAH performs for KEEP a CHILD ALIVE! on American Idol<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';">Check out footage below of NOAH from Rwonda, Africa performing LIVE on American Idol, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';">while wearing Live Mechanics Boys Victors Only Leather Hoodie. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=NoahAmeriIdol.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/NoahAmeriIdol.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div><div><object width="400" height="230"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4477521&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=f00000&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4477521&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=f00000&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="230"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/4477521">NOAH'S STORY</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/keepachildalive">keepachildalive</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p> <div><object width="512" height="322"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"><param name="flashVars" value="id=13460677&vid=5066501&lang=en-us&intl=us&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/8878/85498731.jpeg&embed=1"><embed src="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="512" height="322" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" bgcolor="#000000" flashvars="id=13460677&vid=5066501&lang=en-us&intl=us&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/8878/85498731.jpeg&embed=1"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5066501/13460677">Charity work</a> @ <a href="http://video.yahoo.com">Yahoo! Video</a></div><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6ITlLa3P5l8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6ITlLa3P5l8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; white-space: normal; font-family:arial;font-size:14px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">Noah is one of the millions of HIV-positive children worldwide, but his story is one of a kind. In June of 2008, Noah had no idea his life was about to change. Leigh Blake, who, with Alicia Keys, co-founded <a target="_blank" title="Keep A Child Alive (KCA)" href="http://keepachildalive.org/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 174, 239); outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Keep A Child Alive (KCA)</a>, one of the most influential HIV/AIDS fundraising organizations, had traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to visit one of the many clinics KCA supports. After her work was done at the clinic, Leigh paid visits to a few patients' homes, one of which turned out to be Noah's. At the time Noah was surviving on one bowl of porridge a day. But despite his emaciated frame, Leigh saw something vibrant in his eyes so she asked him what his biggest dream in life was. "I want to record an album of my music," he told her. Leigh, a veteran of the music industry, was intrigued and asked if he would perform.<br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">Here he was in the slums of Kigali dreaming such an enormous dream," Leigh recalls. "He was someone with so little access to popular culture, really almost none at all. But as soon as he started rapping, I saw he had <em style="font-style: italic; font-size: inherit; ">it-</em>the talent and the intensity to be a star- and I knew I had to find a way make his dream come true." Noah first became interested in rap music when he was 8-years-old and heard a classmate rapping in French. He remembers asking himself why he couldn't do it too and decided to teach himself. While he didn't have a radio, CD player or any other way to access or record his music, he says he kept the music in his head, thinking about it constantly.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">At that first meeting, Leigh invited Noah to perform at Keep A Child Alive's Annual Fundraiser, The Black Ball in New York City, an a-list gala, and he accepted enthusiastically, though probably didn't believe her. Â Leigh kept her word and three months later he was on his way.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">When Noah arrived in the US, he went straight to producer Swizz Beatz's recording studio where he had his first taste of recording. Then, he met Alicia Keys, KCA's co-founder, and one of Noah's favorite artists. "Here I was in America, where anything is possible," he recalls. Finally, Noah performed his rap "Brothers" at the Black Ball. The audience, including Alicia Keys, Bono, Padma Lakshmi, Tyra Banks, Queen Latifah erupted. "The whole thing was like a dream," Noah remembers.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">Perhaps most importantly, American Idol's creator, Simon Fuller, was also at the Black Ball and was so impressed by Noah that he dedicated himself to making his dream come true. Noah returned to Rwanda, bringing back an iPod and other gifts that he shared with his friends. Most importantly, he brought back hope to a place where it is desperately needed. "My Grandmother wants me to live in America now but says never to forget about her, and to send money back," he says. Today through his music and his appearance on American Idol, Noah has the power to transform not only his life and the lives of his family, but the futures of millions of people with HIV. Thanks to the life-saving medication and care provided by KCA with the support of American Idol's audience, he can prove that HIV is not a death sentence for the millions of children infected by the disease, and that dreams really do come true.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">Watch this important video to see how you can help <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_8/special_announcements/keep_a_child_alive">Keep A Child Alive</a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">You can help by purchasing the <a target="blank" href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/affiliates/download/?itmsUrl=itms%3A%2F%2Fax.itunes.apple.com%2FWebObjects%2FMZStore.woa%2Fwa%2FviewPreorder%3Fid%3D316224108%26s%3D143441%26ign-mscache%3D1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 174, 239); outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">charity single</a> on iTunes. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">All proceeds go to Keep A Child Alive. Find out more at <a href="http://community.keepachildalive.org/profile/NoahMushimiyimana">Keep A Child Alive</a>.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 18px !important; ">Source: <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/1683">American Idol </a></p></span></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-25598677197513230992009-05-12T20:34:00.000-07:002009-05-29T17:11:59.536-07:00WHO'S LIVE? - Pro Skater ANTHONY MOSELY<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-size:11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Anthony does a FINESSE BOARDS sneak peak come back video for his fans. More footy coming soon.</span></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture25.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture25.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MMr0xx342No&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MMr0xx342No&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture24.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture24.png" border="0" alt="Anthony Mosley" /></a></span><br /></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-35728800537536191602009-05-11T17:27:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:50:46.426-07:00EatSkeet Mondayz! Dom Kennedy performing LIVE!!!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=DomKennedyFly.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/DomKennedyFly.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture730-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture730-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture731-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture731-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture732-1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture732-1.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-84644252360654989752009-05-05T17:47:00.000-07:002009-05-07T10:24:27.851-07:00LM 09 SUMMER CARGO SHORTS & BUTTON UPS: Releasing May 15th<div>See artist Steph Jones in the KINGSTON 12 WOVEN & PROVISION SHORT. Summer items will be in stores near you and on the LM web store.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=SummerLookStreph.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/SummerLookStreph.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';">Rail Rollin Woven</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture732.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture732.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;">Belief Short</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 48px; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture731.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture731.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture730.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture730.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:48px;">Kingston 12 Woven</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 48px; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Kingston12Woven.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Kingston12Woven.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;">Provision Short</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=ProvisionShorts.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/ProvisionShorts.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; "><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=ProvisionShortsGrapeLeaf.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/ProvisionShortsGrapeLeaf.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-21067975291275484562009-05-04T11:30:00.000-07:002009-05-04T11:44:57.308-07:00THE LIVEST MUSIC: K'naan - "You Can't Buy This" (Mixed by K-Salaam & Beatnick)Shouts out to K'naan for coming with something different. Expect to hear more collaborations with him alongside the hottest new production team in the game: Beatnick & K-Salaam. Just so you know, K-Salaam & Beatnick did not produce or "remix" any of the songs on this mixtape. They just blended and mixed together a bunch of unreleased tracks that K'naan gave to them. The end result is a dope blend-tape from a very talented new artist who does not sound like anybody else. The mixtape also features collaborations with K'naan alongside artists such as: Mos Def, Nelly Furtado, and much more... <br />Click <a href="http://www.commonremixed.com/KNcantbuythisKSBN.zip<br />">HERE</a> for this free download.<br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KNAANPOST.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KNAANPOST.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KNAANPOSTKSALAAM.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KNAANPOSTKSALAAM.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />"You Can't Buy This" comes as a bonus CD with K'naan's new album - "Troubadour," but only in select stores. <br />Speaking of which, make sure to pick up K'naan's new album "Troubadour." In stores now. <br />K'naan - "You Can't Buy This" (Mixed by K-Salaam & Beatnick) <br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=Knaanalbumcover.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Knaanalbumcover.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-60391438090645441952009-05-04T01:14:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:26:03.386-07:00Remembering Ernie BarnesMaybe best known for his Marvin Gaye artwork for I Want You, collaborations with Bill Withers and sketching out the character JJ Walker in Good Times, Ernie Barnes was a great American painter. Ernie was also official artist of the 1984 Olympics in L.A. he created powerful portraits of agility, strength and the emotional costs of fierce competition. <br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=eriniepic4-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/eriniepic4-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=Erniepic5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Erniepic5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=ErniePick6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/ErniePick6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=ErniePic1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/ErniePic1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=EriniePic2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/EriniePic2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=EriniePic3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/EriniePic3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><br />Read more about Ernie Barnes <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-me-ernie-barnes30-2009apr30,0,2835443.story">HERE</a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-68762911959581825842009-05-01T17:21:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:51:52.851-07:00DTF PERFORMING LIVE - HOLLYWOOD, CAOur very own, DJ DAN OH from Dim Mak records will be spinning tonight. Guaranteed dope show. See you there. <br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=DanOh.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/DanOh.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=SkeetEvent.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/SkeetEvent.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-26401646659197237872009-05-01T10:41:00.000-07:002009-10-14T18:31:48.515-07:00WHO'S LIVE? - SWIZZ BEATZ the Artist/MonsterSwizz Beatz is not only a master producer and hip hop ICON, he's also creates ill portraits like the one below.<br /><a href="http://s713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/therealswizzz/?action=view&current=MonstersAreReal.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww140/therealswizzz/MonstersAreReal.gif" border="0" alt="ART LOCK DOWN" /></a><br />Swizz rocking a live show in Philly while rocking a Live Mechanics Victors Only Leather.<br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Picture7-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Picture7-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=Swizz2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/Swizz2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view&current=SwizzOne.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/SwizzOne.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-16428279275199600882009-05-01T10:00:00.000-07:002009-05-01T10:27:16.365-07:00The WisdomTreeThe Wisdom Tree, designed by Jordi Mila is for people who see books as a source of knowledge and emotions and not simply as decorative objects. Its fluid and organic shape is inspired by growth of a plant. The books that represent the fruit of knowledge are supported by pieces covered in leather. You can see more of the Jordi Mila exotic furniture collection at the ICFF New York show on May 16-19. The 21st annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair this May will convert New York City's Jacob K. Javits Conventional Center into a world wide wonder for design disciples.<br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=NowledgeTree2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/NowledgeTree2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=NowledgeTree.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/NowledgeTree.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KnowlegeTreeFlyer.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KnowlegeTreeFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584315436862363692.post-50590644793505612062009-04-29T15:09:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:34:57.627-07:00FIRST LOOK AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC<a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KingDesigner.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KingDesigner.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Lei Yixin at work carving MLK and the “Stone of Hope”…<br />Forty-six years after he gave his famous “I Have a Dream Speech” in Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. is set to finally be immortalized with his own colossal sculpture, titled “The Stone of Hope” in the nation’s capitol. The three-piece monument depicts the civil rights leader stading, arms crossed, before a large and imposing mountain representing the leader’s hard-fought struggle. With the historic inauguration of Barack Obama coming a day after what would have been King’s 80th birthday today, the amount needed to construct the memorial has almost been reached. So far, a reported $100 million of the project’s estimated $120 million construction cost has been raised through donations to the privately financed Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. Scheduled for completion by year’s end, The MLK memorial will be built on a four-acre corner of the National Mall, on the banks of the Potomac River between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. The image of King is being realized by Chinese master sculptor LEI YIXIN who won a design competition to create the artwork. The decision has not come without controversy, however. Allowing a Chinese artist to helm the project was criticized as being out of step with King’s teachings given that country’s human rights abuses, while the image of King proposed by Yixin itself, drew the ire of The U.S. Commission on Fine Arts earlier this year. According to the group, the image of the civil rights leader shown standing with his arms crossed was too “confrontational,” and the general style of the planned 28-foot granite statue “recalls a genre of political sculpture that has recently been pulled down in other countries.” Luckily, both sides have since reconciled and King’s nephew Isaac Newton Farris Jr., president and chief executive officer of the King Center in Atlanta and nephew of the civil rights leader, has declared that the design correctly depicts his legacy: “My uncle was a strong and confrontational figure, his confrontation helped us to complete what the original founders intended when this country was formed, by confronting our problems with race in this nation. For them to say the statue looks too confrontational and too strong is the opposite of what his legacy was about.” HAVE A LOOK:<br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KingCloseup.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KingCloseup.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/?action=view¤t=KIngMountains.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/raphelyoung/KIngMountains.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Source: http://www.mlkmemorial.org/LIVE MECHANICS BLOGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481444406418819590noreply@blogger.com0