My Writings Elsewhere (Jay-Z Broadway Producer)

My man Hov does it all, and now he can add Broadway producer to his resume. Peep my article at accidental sexiness. -JSawyer

My Writings Elsewhere (Starter & Tony Romo)

It's been a minute, but last week I put together a small piece on Tony Romo's record breaking Starter endorsement. Check the article here! -JSawyer

Where Have I Been??!!

They got me.. those pesky, persistent, maniacal, little computer termites have taken over my world! And such is why you haven't seen any fresh posts on the blog in the past week. I'm working on getting the kinks ironed out, but unfortunately it's taking a bit longer than expected. But don't you worry. I'm bout to get my exterminator on... Dun dun dun!! Stay tuned... -JSawyer

Quote/Thought for the Day

"When continual blessings become the norm, there is nothing left to do but live a life filled with thankfulness and selfless love." -JSawyer

Quote/Thought for the Day

Don't become what everyone labeled you as in the first place. -JSawyer

My Writings Elsewhere (Rihanna & J.T.)

Rihanna and J.T. hit the studio again with another collabo, produced as a bonus track for upcoming album "Rated R." Read my piece!

My Writings Elsewhere (Mayer to top Billboard)

With the release of his fourth studio album "Battle Studies," John Mayer is predicted to be atop Billboards Top 200 chart come tomorrow. To read more, click here!

My Writings Elsewhere (Bonnaroo 2010)

Illustrious Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2010 dates released. Check my article here!

J Says (Pt. 3)

    "Get up, you worthless piece of existence!" Awaking sheepishly from his slumber and obviously startled to the point of scrambling to his feet, the man begins to frantically turn around, managing to accomplish a complete 360. As he uncontrollably rubs the resulting residue of his night's slumber from his still weary eyes, the voice calls yet again. "Get it together. We've got to get going." Utterly confused because the man was sure that when he laid his head to rest on the sheet of dust beneath him, he was all alone in the world, just him and his own conscious thoughts that plagued him so. "A-a-a-alright, just let me grab my pack," he hesitantly responded to whoever was out there amidst the abyss. The rustling of leaves tickling his eardrums, he began to witness a figure bobbing closer and closer toward him. Fortunately, for the poor man’s sanity sake, he recognized the mysterious one who had startled him so, just moments prior. “I thought you guys had abandoned me for good?” the man questioned intently. “I just knew that I was going to rot here in this wilderness all alone. Where are the others?” Now the two men, once so close as a part of the same adventurous foresting team, meet face to face yet again, this time under a menacing set of different and slightly awkward circumstances. His afore mentioned confidant managed to gather himself first, in attempt to ease the escalating tension. “Uh, yeah. The rest of the fellas are up ahead, just past the creek. We expected you to find us, not the other way around.” Scratching his brow in confusion and noticeably peering down towards his feet, he began to wonder to himself. “Could I have been so exhausted, so starved, so in need of water, that I had it backwards all along? Did I, in fact, leave the group myself?” Nonetheless the weary traveler regained his composure and with the comfort of his reunited mate returning, he perched an estranged and foreign smile to his lips. “I’ve been so out of my mind these past couple days that I don’t even remember what happened anymore. I’m just glad to see that I haven’t completely lost you guys. Let me grab my bag, and we can go find the others.” As he bent downward and feebly grasped his pack with both quivering hands, an eerie wind came gently grazing across his body. Immediately frozen with an untimely sense of foreignness, the backpack released itself from his grip, falling to the dirt below. He sheepishly turned himself around, to see no one. Had his friend taken initiative and in haste, left without him? His mind seemed to be forming stronger and more off the wall opinions of its own as the journeyed labored on. He began to question his sanity, along with the sanctity of his own life. A dream perhaps… Yes, could it all have been a dream? -JSawyer

My Writings Elsewhere

Will Ferrell recently graced Forbes Most Overpaid Hollywood List. My take

My Writings Elsewhere

 My take on Rihanna's "Russian Roulette" video... Check it!!

My Writings Elsewhere

Mayer spoke on his latest album "Battle Studies" and I wrote on it here!!

My Writings Elsewhere

Dashboard's Chris Carraba decides to get intimate once again... Check the article I pieced together. Click Here!!!

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Jonathan Mannion)

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Jonathan Mannion) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro, still kickin it in NYC, strolls on over and visits with famed photographer Jonathan Mannion.

My Writings Elsewhere

Another post I was able to put up last week was on the topic of Rihanna giving the fans in London a special performance, promoting "Russian Roulette" Click here! -JSawyer

My Writings Elsewhere

 Last week I had the chance to do a post on my favorite artist, John Mayer, regaurding his latest music video "Hearbreak Warfare." Check it here! -JSawyer

Quote/Thought for the Day

"The more I express myself with each word, the more intensely I fall in love... with my art that is..." -JS

Ryan Leslie Yodel Studio EPK

Ryan Leslie is a BOSS. One of the most talented, most inspiring artists that I have ever seen, true story. Not only his passion for music and the arts, but his passion for learning and bettering himself, leave me striving for greatness in my own endeavors. If only there were more musicians like this cat! -JS

Portfolio

J Says - Ongoing Creative Short 

Mesmerizing Performance - Creative Short

Fear Into Success - Motivational Article 

Long Haul - Motivational Article

Learn and Let Live - Motivational Article

South Florida Represented in World Cup - Sports Related 

Where Are They Now? | UNC Edition - Sports Related

Dashboard Delves Back to Acoustic - Music Related 

Jay-Z Adds Broadway Producer to List of Accolades - Music Related

Lupe Fans to Formulate Fiasco Friday  - Music Related 

Street Etiquette x Ronnie Fieg | Nexus Project  - Fashion Related 

Author Page for ImFlashy - http://imflashy.com/author/jsawyer/


Author Page for AccidentalSexiness - http://www.accidentalsexiness.com/author/jsawyer/

"Staying In Love" - Raphael Saadiq

Fresh sound. Dope video concept. Beautiful Alexandra Estevez. A plus! -JS

Winfield Tweed New Era

Japanese based brand Winfield gives us a look at their latest fitteds just in time for those of us in the cold. Utilizing their token W New Era, they switch it up by using thick tweed material. It’s available in three different colorways and you can check out more courtesy of mashKULTURE.

A decent fitted is hard to come by these days, in my opinion. The tweed models from Winfield are pretty dope though. I give them a 4.5 out of 5 stars. -JS 

Chris Brown Debuts "Crawl"

Since R&B prince, Chris Brown's assault on famed, pop mistress Rihanna, his music has taken a back seat to his personal life, making sure he gets himself back together. Amidst doing interview after interview, Brown has been logging some serious time, completing his court ordered community service hours.

As of today, his music, at least in video form, is back for all the world to see. Other than his collaborative efforts with Young Money on their track "Transformers,"  the singer/dancer has not debuted a video in quite sometime. Brown's single "Crawl" isn't just any release, however. The track is his first attempt at a ballad, and there really is no denying that the singing sensation's relationship with Rihanna played no part in the lyrical tone of the arrangement.

"So we'll crawl, until we can walk again," Brown sings on the hook. "Then we'll run, until we're strong enough to jump. Then we'll fly, until there is no wind. So let's crawl, crawl, crawl, back to love."

Of course, the heartbroken swooner denies all allegations that "Crawl" is referring to his ex, Rihanna. He says it is more a reference to moving beyond heartache in general.

"When I heard the whole concept and everything I was like, 'Yo, this is crazy,' " Brown said about the track. "So being able to express the feelings, it was like, probably one of the best [records I've done.] But it was more than me trying to do a record that meant crawl to love, crawl back to love. Meaning whether it's from your negative situations, whether it's from any problems you've dealt with, like anybody's situation. Mine being my personal situation with shorty, but for anybody, for being inspired as far it being the war or a death in the family, whether it's anything, anybody just crawl back to love. 'Cause love conquers everything. Love, at the end of the day, makes everybody happy."

I guess the lyrics could just be chalked up to coincidence or a bad timing of events, but nonetheless, Chris Brown is back, and I do predict the single will jump up the charts.

Check out the video, as it was debuted today on the Wendy Williams Show. -JS

Wade Posterizes Varejao with "Dunk of the Year"

Only a handful of games into the NBA season, D Wade has already been dubbed with the "dunk of the year." And rightly so. What looked like, in my opinion, a routine drive to the bucket for the Heat star, turned into a posterization of Cav's forward Anderson Varejao. Poor guy. He'll be reliving this sequence in his nightmares for years to come. Take a look! -JS

My Writings Elsewhere

Miley Cyrus Emerges from Under Her Rock

So Miley said she's never heard a Hov track before... I had to go in. Check it here Accidental Sexiness!

My Writings Elsewhere

U2 & Jay-Z - Legendary Duo in Berlin

An article I recenlty posted over at AccidentalSexiness.

Click the link to read! -JS

Quote/Thought for the Day

"May I never be stagnant. Consistently and persistently moving forward..." -JS

FYI - My Writings Elsewhere

Recently, I have had the privilege of joining the writing team over at  www.accidentalsexiness.com. Due to my obligations over there, my personal blog will be moving somewhat slower, but don't worry. I will keep you guys posted on everything "me," as well as give you links to my work that is being published on other sites. So be sure to continue to check back here everyday as I will be throwing stuff on here that you won't see anywhere else, and I would love for you all to check out my writings in other places. Thanks again for your support and as always, enjoy! -JS

Escape From Tomorrow (A Day In the Life With Nigel Sylvester) by 13thWitness

Escape From Tomorrow (A Day In the Life With Nigel Sylvester) from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

13thWitness has got to be one of the most talented individuals ever to step behind a camera. Not only is his still photography amazing, but his videos are dope as well! This piece he did on Nigel Sylvester is mesmerizing. Simply dope! Be sure to check 13thWitness out here!

*Feature* Mors Footwear

While surfing the web some time ago, I ran across a feature on someone's blog on a footwear brand that I had never heard of before. The brand was new and refreshing, with a captivatingly unique look. I definitely liked what I saw and was for sure intrigued. That brand is Mors Footwear. I decided to take a shot and connect with Jonathan from Mors, in hopes of getting a response with permission to do a feature myself on his dope brand. I am a firm believer and supporter in all things dope, no matter what it may be. Shoes, other types of fashion, music, art, writing, design, anything that showcases ones creative talents. I like to take it a step further and promote such things as I come across them, so here you go people. Open your eyes to the wonderful world of Mors Footwear. And again, I'd like to thank Jonathan Morss of Mors for this opportunity to showcase his excitingly new brand. -JS

New Footwear brand : mors

mors is a new footwear brand creating high quality, wearable sneakers with a fresh perspective.

London, England. 4 November, 2009:

Mors is a new sneaker brand creating high quality, stylish footwear with a fresh perspective. Future classics inspired by iconic individuals, stylish products and retro futurism. Mors offers a wearable and exclusive product handcrafted from premium materials. Crafted in Portugal by traditional factories, mors footwear is detailed to the best standard from the highest quality leather. Butter soft and strong arctic elk leather is used on many of the products. Mors has avoided the temptation to cut corners with cheap materials and cheap labour.

At first only two styles will be released in a selection of luxury leathers, ‘hoop’ high top sneaker and ‘net’ low cut tennis sneaker. The ‘hoop’ will be available in premium elk leather, soft elk suede and white premium calfskin, ‘net’ will be available in white premium calfskin. Both will be available from the mors online store. More inspirational materials and styles will follow.

Mors is the concept of Jonathan Morss. Jonathan is an experienced footwear designer and has worked for international brands including adidas and Nike. He found inspiration for mors within vintage science fiction, iconic personalities and classic products.

Products are available from the Mors online store  here

Summary:

Mors is a new sneaker brand creating high quality, stylish footwear with a fresh perspective. Handcrafted in Portugal from premium materials, Mors is detailed to the best standard from high quality leather, including elk and calfskin. Mors is the concept of Jonathan Morss, an experienced footwear designer that has worked for adidas and Nike. The products are available from the Mors online store here.

Robin Thicke & Jay-Z in the Studio (Meiple)

Robin and Jay workin on their collabo of "Meiple." I wasn't really into the track at first, but I must say, it's growing on me. Plus, im a huge fan of Jay, as you all already know, and I like Thicke's work a lot as well.

J Says (Wk. 2)

The once figurative crossroads that plagued the poor soul so intensely, was now more of a literal predicament. Trudging through the brush and debris of the forest, his boots as cinder blocks being drug by his quivering legs, he lifelessly stumbles into an eerily open corridor. At the point of the halt, he shrugs the clinging backpack from his shoulders as to be freed from all his burden. Falling to his knees, the man's head seems to be on a swivel. Taking in all of the new, possible directions. Which way shall he tred? Which path will lead him to the next check point along his journey? Which way will take him home? The abundance of possibilities only proved as more anxiety for the man. His thoughts, looming around in his head like fish amongst bread, immediately reverted back to his fleeing comrades. The decision makers they were, so heady and full of confidence, just the opposite of him. Yet he has no choice. All responsibility lay on his beaten and bruised shoulders. He may as well throw them in his overflowing backpack, which itself seems to be taking its toll on him step by step. He began to float off, deeper and deeper in thought, just as if his mind were spiraling down a dark and bottomless well. One bird, two bird, three birds looming awkwardly overhead, but as if they hold an untold message for the fellow. Just as he peers up to take in what the birds have to offer, he notices the day beginning to break right before him. Should he choose to pull his beaten body and spirit together, continue on before nightfall and possible play victim to the ferocity of the unknown or is it better he stay put, rest on his looming decision, and leave out first thing in the morning? As he braces his body for lifting with his right hand gingerly planted onto the dirt, he begins to quiver. Gasping for breath, his stomach starts to shake as if blending an abundance of materials. With little warning, vomit begins spewing from his lips, acting as if his entire body were volcanically erupting without his consent. Uncontrollably projecting heave after heave, the man slumps over to his side, glares upward, and notices now even the buzzards have abandoned him as well... -JS

*Stay tuned for the third installment of J Says coming next week. I plan to update the segment each Monday, so be on the lookout! Also, if you missed last weeks entry, click here.

Lancier - Dita Eyewear Collection

This is the first that I've seen from Dita Eyewear, and I must say that I like what they're doing. This collection was incorporated to be lightweight but also retain a bit of strength.

Lancier by Dita Eyewear™ is born of that truth, engineered to fulfill that requirement. Lancier lenses are of the highest optical quality, offered with and without polarization. Lancier frames are meticulously handcrafted by our master craftsmen in Japan from lightweight materials including titanium, zyl acetate and co-injected rubber. In addition, the frames feature our patented Temple Release™ technology. The result is eyewear as strong, adaptable and driven to perform as the individuals who choose to wear it.

 The Lancier features three different models, with only 450 pieces being released all together. I give this creation by Dita a 4 out of 5 stars. -JS

Quote/Thought for the Day

Writing is a difficult art form. To keep people attentively interested, you must paint the most vivid of pictures with your words. -JS

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Anoma Whittaker)

Maestro Knows - NYC Edition (Anoma Ya Whittaker) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Maestro spends the day in NY with Complex fashion directer Anoma Ya Whittaker. 

Quote/Thought for the Day

"Life's too short, so I live like Yao Ming."

Supra Skytop II

The original Skytops have been out for a while now, so it's about time Supra graced us with the follow up. I honestly am not feeling the Skytop II right off, as much as the original skytops. I do dig the gray and pink colorway, however. The first release of this model, will be in stores November 21st .

My Writings Elsewhere

Peep some of my work I did yesterday over at Accidental Sexiness, on John Mayer in Sydney. -JS

Quote/Thought for the Day - "Thank You"

When you are ready, willing, and at attention, God will hit you with the exact opportunity you need at the exact, right timing. I have some opportunities coming up that I am so stoked about and so grateful that I have been blessed with. I have been blessed with amazing people around me and amazing people that I have been networking with. I am truly grateful to all of those who have helped me in any way. All of those who have pushed me and given me an encouraging word, I honestly thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will not forget everyone who has influenced me along the way, in order to reach my next pinnacle. -JS

"Heartbreak Warfare" - John Mayer

While Mayer is off captivating audiences in the Land Down Under, the video for his second single "Heartbreak Warfare" has recently been released. This is the latest track from his fourth coming studio album "Battle Studies," which will be released November 17th.

*Feature* "Where Are They Now?" - UNC Edition

 For most, the transition from the collegiate level to mixing it up with the greatest athletes in the world, can be quite the daunting task. What can make it even more difficult is moving from a reign of utter dominance at the collegiate level to the National Basketball Association, where most of its athletes are "freaks of nature." The 2009 National Champion, North Carolina Tar Heels had one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory. From top to bottom, the team was basically chalk full of talented individuals, none more so than the trio of Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson, and Wayne Ellington. That, mixed in with sixth man of the year Danny Green, the Heels had themselves several, sure first rounders for the draft. Hansbrough, being the first of the bunch to be scooped up at number 13 by the Indiana Pacers, he was succeeded by Lawson going number 18 to Minnesota, as well Ellington going number 28 to the Timberwolves of Minnesota. Danny Green was chosen in the second round by the Lebron's Cleveland Cavaliers. Shortly after being drafted, Ty Lawson was caught in a deal that sent him to Denver to play with Melo and company. Now maybe it's because I am an arrogant Carolina fan who ultimately bleeds Carolina blue, but I truly feel that all of these guys will have decent careers in the league.

Lawson's speed has allowed him to be the first to shoot out of the gates, looking quite impressive. He seems to be intricately involved in George Carl's game plan over in Denver.

Hansbrough has been sidelined with injury throughout the preseason, so we really haven't been able to see what kind of numbers he'll put up amidst the taller, more athletic big men of the league. He is expected back rather soon, however.

The smooth stroking Wayne Ellington has seen some decent action with the Wolves already, and as long as he continues to work on his ball handling and attacking ability, he should catch some additional burn for the struggling franchise.

Lastly, Green, who I think is the most athletic and versatile of the bunch, has not been able to get on the court much in Cleveland. He has great, raw talent that must be honed before he is out on the floor with Lebron, Shaq, and the gang.

There is your quick glimpse at the former Tar Heels of North Carolina who are already enjoying their rookie seasons in the NBA. -JS

Air Jordan 1 Retro

The Air Jordan I Retro Holiday 2009 Collection from Jordan Brand has began to hit retailers, the first two pairs to be released are the two Air Jordan I Retro High’s. Both colorways of the shoes come in an all patent leather upper accented with a White midsole and an outsole that matches the color of the upper. The two colorways that are available now are Dark Obsidian or Metallic Zinc. You can pick up either colorway now at select Jordan Brand retailers including sneakersnstuff.

Style: 332550-441
Color: Dark Obsidian/Dark Obsidian-White

Style: 332550-003
Color: Metallic Zinc/Metallic Zinc-Shadow Grey

The zinc colorway is alright, but those obsidian joints up there are fireeeee!! I give the first pair a 4.5 out of 5 stars, and the zinc gets a 3.5 out of 5 just cause I'm not feeling the color... Sorry MJ. -JS