Spotlight: Febrio

The "Spotlights" section is just meant to shine some light on personal friends of mine because honestly, I think I chill with some of the most interesting, creative, and talented people around. So without further ado...
I must have met Feb in 06. But I might've heard of the legend that is Feb before that. At the time, he was making music with his crew (BA), while I was making music with mine. Keen was the middleman, bringing back tracks he made with Feb and letting us hear them and I was blown away. As fate would have it, our paths crossed and thus, another piece of Union City's Megazord was added.

My name is...
Febrio

a.k.a.
Feb. FabFiveFebby. Snebby. Snebster.

I'm from...
the west side of the Une.

But i'd rather be in...
LV. LA. JP.

You should know me because...
- I'm 1/12th of Beautiful Music, Baby.
- 1/4th of the Skywalkers.
- 1/10th of BA.
- 1/2 of the Aviators.
- an engineer at 17 Hertz Studios.
- someone introduced us.

Im currently working on...
- mixing/recording/making new BMB music.
- MaKiNg PhAt BeAtZzZzZzZ!!!
- a 1000 piece 3D puzzle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Some people say I look like...
no comment.

Don't let anyone tell you...
your butt's too big.

The last time I said never again...
I said never again, again.

The cure for a hangover is...
a #25 at Pho Pasteur with wontons. Egg noodle baby! Or a #45 with fried rice and add an egg. Also, a XXX Vitamin water and Trolli gummy eggs.

Mama always said...
don't do bad things.

Happiness is...
currency.

The Key to success is…
being successful.

If you see me, you should...
do the Harlem shake.

My future projects/plans are...
- finish mixing BMB’s next album “UG CITY” (halfway done by the way)
- create and release music.
- make a living doing what I want to do.

Final words/Shout outs...
Help me help you.

I wanna give a shout out to ANY & EVERYBODY I’ve encountered so far in life. And a shaboo-ya roll call to Dirty Magz for doin’ this spotlight yoint. I’d plug in all my websites and twitter and phone number and home address, but D will write that in later anyway.

Farewell.

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Feel free to stalk and follow his every move @ http://www.theaviators.tumblr.com.

Spotlight: MJ

The "Spotlights" section is just meant to shine some light on personal friends of mine because honestly, I think I chill with some of the most interesting, creative, and talented people around. So without further ado...
I met MJ probably when I was in high school...or was it early college? Either way, it started out as "I know you, but I don't KNOW you." Now I see her mug almost every other day. MJ is like one of the guys. But I don't mean that in an offensive way. She's the kinda girl that'll drink a beer with you, burp in your face, then top it off with a faux Chinese accent...real classy like. She's also really handy with a picture taker thingy device.

My name is...
Mary Jo "MJ" Aquino

a.k.a.
Maria Jose

I'm from...
Fremont/Pinay/510

But i'd rather be in...
Tokyo dressed up as a gothic lolita.

You should know me because...
umm I don't know? my Chinese accent? perhaps my miniature collection? perhaps that I like taking pictures of your beautiful faces?

Im currently working on...
manifesting my visions in photographs.

Some people say I look like...
an owl, a beautiful owl that is.

Don't let anyone tell you...
you're ugly.

The last time I said never again...
working in a psych ward…actually I still work here.

The cure for a hangover is...
bacon and cheddar potato wedges with sour cream, jalapeno poppers w/ buttermilk, a large Coke, and Excedrin.

Mama always said...
to not say anything bad or else God will cut my tongue.

Happiness is...
is a drug.

The Key to success is...
on Cloudnina.

If you see me, you should...
make me laugh!

My future projects/plans are...
to be the next Anthony Bourdain...catch me on the Travel Channel ya horse!

Final words/Shout outs...
Shout outs to my homies in Brooklyn, shout outs to my homies in the Bronx, and shout outs to YOU homies… keep it surreal!

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You can view the world according to MJ over at http://www.cloudnina.tumblr.com.

Spotlight: Keen

I've decided to bring the "Spotlights" section back. When I chose to do these, it was just meant to shine some light on personal friends of mine because honestly, I think I chill with some of the most interesting, creative, and talented people around. So without further ado...

Keen is a good friend i've known for probably 14 years now. And even after all these years, he still manages to surprise me. From rapping to photography (shit, even video games), it seems like every time Keen learns something new, he becomes a pro at it. Keen will probably be the first to tell you that regardless of where his talents take him, he's just happy doing what he does and being able to share it with the masses. All of a sudden, i'm looking forward to the next 14 years.

My name is...

Keane

a.k.a...

Keen, Dashes, Dashes Clay

I'm from...

Born in the Phillippines, residing in Fremont, but Union City is the stomping grounds.

But i'd rather be in...

Somewhere sandy preferably. Where I can sip on a mojito or something.

You should know me because...

Of the music, of the pictures, of the blog, or whatever.

I'm currently working on...

Staying savvy. And trying to express myself as stylishly or as creatively as I can.

Some people say I look like...

I just woke up or I'm up to no good.

Don't let anyone tell you...

Shit...F'real.

The last time I said never agin...

It probably had something to do with alcohol or gambling. Or a combination of both. my two favorite vices.

The cure for a hangover is...

Mango juice, for real. But mango juice cures everything so I don't know if that can count. I heard a red bull and a candy bar does you good too.

Mama always said...

I was hard-headed.

Happiness is...

A hot day, a cold beer, and a good soundtrack playing off in the distance.

The key to success is...

Staying true to yourself through the highs and the lows. And just allowing everything else to fall where it does.

If you see me, you should...

Say whats up, stick around and shoot the breeze. Despite what the songs say, despite what you think or may have heard, I love meeting new folks.

My future projects/plans are...

On some top-secret shit.

Final words/shout outs...

My close friends and family. BMB, BA/ATC, Imperium, Thorough etc. You. Them. Everyone and anyone. The whole world. Check out the blog if you don't already.

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You can peep Keen's blog and all Keen everything @ http://www.dashesclay.tumblr.com

Spotlight: TUG

I would always hear about Tug's beats, but never actually met the guy. Eventually, I met him at Major Thursdays because he was the photographer there. I never got his name, so even after meeting him, I still didn't know he was Tug. Finally, he was in the studio with us and making a crazy beat. I just assumed the photographer from Major Thursdays was a really good producer too. I had to ask Feb who he was and he informed me that he was TUG...Or so the legend goes.

My name is...
hmmnnn?

a.k.a.
Vee or Tugboat or TUG or TUGBEATs...or Primo for some.

I'm from...
Watsonville which is 15 miles south of Santa Cruz, CA. If you drink Martinellis sparkling cider ( great with HENN), yup that's where it originates from - my hometown, Watsonville!

But i'd rather be in...
the studio with my folks making music. Making OTB ( out the box) at a concerto or taking randoms pixs.

You should know me because...
Upcoming...If you don't know me you will never never know me. I'm an individualistic. beatmaker.producer.composer.artist.UFW supporter, and last but not least I'm Pinoy and single.

Im currently working on...
my website (coming soon) and working on a couple of remixes for some indie artist. Working with locals as well as my artistas, word.

Some people say I look like...
Mr. Miyagi. A buddhist that broke out from the temple. The fat asian gangster in "Gran Torino."

Don't let anyone tell you...
You're nothing. You're nobody. You won't achieve your dream.


The last time I said never again...
I will never drive to Vegas. For some odd reason I think it's LOCO!

The cure for a hangover is...
tulog (sleep), more tulog, and if you wake up, try menudo or top ramen. HYDRATE is the key! And old school Filipino movies!! HAHA!

Mama always said...
Pray. Ask the Lord for strength, wisdom, and knowledge. We can't make it without his help.

Happiness is...
No regrets. Take the risk. I say jam session with anybody that loves to make music. Freestyle. Get in the cipher. Get in mix. REPRESENT! MANNY PAQUIAO brings me happiness!

The Key to success is...
A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. The only thing that hinders you from getting to where you want to be is YOU! DO YOU!

If you see me, you should..
Give me the wink and the gun. Approach me with caution. I might give you a hug! Secret handshake. If you want to collab, need beats or want to have a session, I'm down.

My future projects/plans are...
My site to be launched by this summer and develop a wide range of clientele. Be in PI/Europe/Japan/uncharted territory, and to have SKYFLAKES in Safeway!

Final words/Shout outs...
First thank God for the things that he gave you, life, air and the seconds that count...Be you. Do you...Create, not imitate. Respect the architects! Whatever happens HAPPENS. Find your signature. Find your passion. Shout out to all my closest fam and friends and artistas - u know who you are. Many to mention! GOD BLESS YALL!

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You can see hot chicks @ Tug's site, www.hellapix.com or listen to the smooth, sultry sounds of Tugbeats @ myspace.com/tugbeatsproductions.

Spotlight: Judee

I've known Judee since the 4th grade, but my only memory of her from that time was when she and some other girls did a puppet show, and sang "Weak" by SWV (sorry Judee). She makes a mean 5 layer dip (or is it 7?) and is one of the coolest people I know. Now she can be one of the coolest people YOU know...

My name is...
Judee C. Pagarigan

a.k.a...
Juds, Jpugs, (the Judee not spelled with a "Y")

I'm from...
East Bay: Union City
Born in Seattle, Washington

But i'd rather be in...
the Bahamas, though I have never been there. Just somewhere tropical.

You should know me because...
I'm one of the few that started an all girl group back when all dance groups were male dominated, or co-ed (reformed and now named: JaneDoe)

Im currently working on...
a new routine to Fonzworth Bentley "C.O.L.O.U.R.S" feat. Lil' Wayne and Pimp C.

Some people say I look like...
Cheryl Burke from Dancing with the Stars, and with my long hair: Aaliyah

Don't let anyone tell you...
You're not good enough. You can do anything you put your mind to.


The last time I said never again...
was like three days ago, when I got my iphone and was reminded of how awesome apple products are, especially with my macbook. I will never go back to a pc or to non-apple products.

The cure for a hangover is...
drinking anything citrus.

Mama always said...
you'll learn from your mistakes and "you're not pregnant right?".

Happiness is...
my friends, my family, and my health.

The key to success is...
never giving up.

If you see me, you should...
love me, cause I'm cool.

My future projects/plans are...
finishing school for the 2nd time. Watch out, you're gonna have double bachelors degree friend: "Business Management and Nursing!" Thus resulting in buying my own place.

Final words/Shout outs...
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Now if you see me, you probably have learned something new about me. I wanna give props to Darren for having such interesting blogs and coming up with "spot-light" entries; in addition: to all the bloggers out there, you've given me reason to use my dead time reading non-school material. Also, shout outs to everyone trying to make it in the world. Keep doing what you do. It'll only get better.

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Experience the life of Judee @ www.oojudsoo.blogspot.com and show some support for Jane Doe @ myspace.com/janedoecollective.

Spotlight: Darrius

Reminder: All past "Spotlights" can be found on the sidebar.

A Supreme deck with Kermit the Frog on it leans against a bookshelf full of books and random knick knacks, including a Buddah statue. A large KAWS Bearbrick encased in glass sits in his living room. His closet door reveals a wall of shoes and fitted hats (Feb and Rae said it took separate cars to transport it). My point is that Thorough is for real and when Darrius talks about the latest, you should probably pay attention.

My name is...
Darrius Jamal Brooks

a.k.a...
Dairy, Give M. Hell, Owner of Thorough Clothing & Lifestyle Design...

I'm from...
The west side of Union City, California... But I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii...

But i'd rather be in...
A spaceship... The view is much better...

You should know me because...
I'm on the verge of something BIG... Pay attention...

Im currently working on...
Building an empire...

Some people say I look like...
I'm Filipino, and that I look like Damon Wayans or Chingy...

Don't let anyone tell you...
That you can't do anything... The sky is the limit if you apply yourself...

The last time I said never again...
I never say never, but the last time I probably said never was when I spent over 2 grand at the strip club... Never again...

The cure for a hangover is...
Ice cold water, Excedrin, and Chicken Noodle Soup from the Pho spot... Works everytime...

Mama always said...
That I am the most handsomest thing ever... Hella stoops...

Happiness is...
Doing whatever you want, whenever you want and getting paid to do it...

The Key to success is...
Discipline, dedication and determination...

If you see me, you should...
Keep it real... That's all I ask...

My future projects/plans are...
Taking the game to new heights, setting the standard of what it means to be a Thorough individual, and world domination...

Final words/Shout outs
I'd like to give a shout out to my Thorough conglomerate, My 484 T.E.A.M., my BMB brethren, All Over Money familia, Contempo Park, Union City, Tight Rope, Blvck Ops, Get money bitches...1

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Thorough CLD can currently be found @ RCO on 209 Laurel St. in Santa Cruz, CA.

Spotlight: Rygar

My memory isn't that great, so I can't remember exactly when and where I first met Rygar. Most likely he was DJing a party that I attended. Rygar drinks old white man drinks and makes a mean "Man Chowder" (pause). He also likes to stare at you in creepy ways while you're washing your hands at an airport bathroom. Beware.

My name is...
Ramon Ryan Gonzales Garcia jr.

a.k.a...
Rygar

I'm from...
Union City mayn.

But i'd rather be in...
Japan eating hamachi sashimi with hella pickled ginger.

You should know me because...
i DJ drunk and end up blacking out

Im currently working on...
Another mixtape

Some people say I look like...
hella people

Don't let anyone tell you...
they can eat faster than you


The last time I said never again...
was when I threw up on myself.

The cure for a hangover is...
a Vitamin Water and Red Robin's bottemless french fries

Mama always said...
Eat this...its chocolate meat.

Happiness is...
Money with good company

The Key to success is...
Slappin anybody that gets in your way

If you see me, you should...
Buy me a Black Label on ice and give me a hug

My future projects/plans are...
DJ around the world and then go to medschool so i can heal fools.

Final words/Shout outs...
2009 is gonna be a good year. stay tuned....

shouts:
Melissa, 600inc/hvy rsnl family and supports, BMB for making beautiful music, and the person who the invented the silverback
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You can find Rygar mixes & remixes @ myspace.com/djrygar

Spotlight: Just One

I met Just back in high school when he use to go to parties, and now he throws his own parties. He's come a long way from murkin' fools in Starbucks rap battles. From running his Imperium empire to his own cooking show, it's no wonder he falls asleep in mid sentence. But trust me when I say he'll push that all aside when the zombie apocalypse hits.

My name is...
JustOne

a.k.a.
J Thizz The Pillionaire aka Bang' em Just
 
I'm from...
the struggle

But i'd rather be in...
Las Vegas with a hot hand in a dice game!

You should know me because..
I rock hoes yall rock fellas! You should know me from being fresh in the nightlife scene since 2002 from the Bay 2 LA, Las Vegas, and soon P.I. son!

Im currently working on...
Model airplanes,fixing my blackberry, Imperium State of Mind live in Fall of 2009 for Fashion, Hvy Rsnl (Heavy Arsenal) Marketing and Media live in Mid Feb of 2009, Berceau already killing the fashion game, my jumpshot, my golf game, events galore, making moves in the stock markets, various marketing plans, PFC, and arming myself for zombie apocalypse.

Some people say I look like... 

a million bucks! (on a good day)

Don't let anyone tell you...
that what your doing is stupid, or get a real job, zombie apocalypse is something that you don't need training for, pursuing a dream is usually a pipe dream, that they're better than you, that just because I don't go to someone else's office its not work, and last but not least that you have to go to college. Sometimes it is just a place you don't need to be at, but go to all the frat parties!

The last time I said never again...
was when these assholes decided it was funny to make me drink 151 or Patron mixed with Hennessey, both options not fucking cool for school!

The cure for a hangover is...
2 Advils right before sleep, bottled water, Pho or some type of hot soup, and another episode of the previous night

Mama always said...
save your money especially in this economy...

Happiness is...
poolside at the Venetian

The Key to success is...
make an everlasting impression

If you see me, you should...
recite some lines from the movie Step Brothers, and if I'm on my phone give me a hi-five and keep it moving or wait till I'm off before you try to start a conversation! Not like the phonecall is more important but I can't talk to 2 people at once fucko!

My future projects/plans are...
successfully launching all my companies which will in turn generate upward capital growth so that I can blow it all on hella kicks!

Final words/Shout outs...
"while you were sleeping, I was out hustlin"
 
Peace to BBC Ice cream, Young HOV, King of the Fonts, Eardrum, Retodo, K. Jones, my fam Cedroc and the village plaza , OJ, Fab Five Febby for the laptop, 600inc. Fam, DJ Rygar, BMB Fam, Ruckus and Hostyle, Bcal, Rich E. Fresh, BMP, Dose, Cindemorella, Family Business, LFG, CMF's, S. dot and the Hillside, Imperium, Aly and G Baby, Berceau, Hufset, Wangmember, All Krew, Deadstock, Sabor lounge and to the all night grinders, late night hustlers and anyone I missed PEACE!

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JustOne is taking applications for Z.A.P. (Zombie Apocalypse Prevention) @ www.imperiumempire.com.

Spotlight: Cellus

I met Cellus in high school back when he wore baggy cargo jeans. He used to rap under the name OB-1 and listen to groups like Anticon. Now his v-necks are uppercase V's and he listens to artist like Samwell. The following info may or may not be true, but don't be surprised if it's true.

My name is...
Mr. Holmes

a.k.a...
Chocolate Face Killah

I'm from...
Marcy Projects muthafucka

But i'd rather be in...
a pedi posturepedic with some ringworm bitches

You should know me because...
I'm the illest nigga in Nebraska

Im currently working on...
penis reduction

Some people say I look like...
the love child of Kanye West and Nick Cannon

Don't let anyone tell you...
you're not part black


The last time I said never again...
is when I fucked a fat bitch

The cure for a hangover is...
not drinking duh nigga

Mama always said...
go 'head switch the style up and if they hate, then let them hate but watch the money pile up

Happiness is...
2 russian chicks doing things to your penis you didn't know were physically possible

The key to success is...
murder all the competition, literally like Lil Ze' in City of God

If you see me, you should...
look at the street and keep walking cause I come from a long line of pimps, playas and skip skap skally wags

My future projects/plans are...
to marry Paris Hilton, get her pregnant, then divorce her and take the kids and half.

Final words/Shout outs...
peace ya punk bitches, come back next year when I spray egg nog in ya face, POP!
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you can find more of Cellus' lies @ marcellus by marcellus

Spotlight: Etomer

I think I met Etomer at a party or something, most likely through the Skywalkers. My guess is that he was drawing in his sketchbook and me being an art guy, I probably asked if I can see his sketchbook like some creepy fan boy. His artwork is inpiring and I was more than happy to steal some art pieces he created from a friend of mine during White Elephant. Here's a look into his mind, which probably looks like a Salvador Dali painting.

My name is...
Bryant Sina

a.k.a...
B, Bry, Sina, Etomer, Eto, Remote, Bird Killer

I'm from...
UNION CITY

But i'd rather be in...
OUTER SPACE

You should know me because...
I'm a secret agent who paints dead birds

Im currently working on...
being a taxidermist

Some people say I look like...
a serial killer

Don't let anyone tell you...
you can't do it


The last time I said never again...
I was wasting my money at the titty bar.

The cure for a hangover is...
pho', tea, rest, the new drug chaser, not drink at all.

Mama always said...
"read da book"

Happiness is...
getting paintings done in my dungeon.

The Key to success is...
being positive and productive.

If you see me, you should...
throw up gang signs and pull out a air pump bb gun and shoot a bird, then say, "now what bitch!". Then take the bird you just killed and eat it's head off.

My future projects/plans are...
to paint more dead birds and collect all the road kill my car comes across.

Final words/Shout outs...
rest in peace JR ALLAN and MIKE, keep the art moving, ATC x RHS x BA. Late.

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You can find Etomer and more of his artwork at myspace.com/atcxjamon

Spotlight: Cedroc

I can’t remember when I first met Ced. Must’ve been at Sabor on Thursdays, which is officially known as *cue God-like voice* Major Thursdays. Here’s a brief look into what makes him tick…

My name is... 

Cedric Scott Senica

a.k.a.
Cedroc // Cedy

I'm from...
the Bay Area, born and raised. On the skatepark is where I spent most of my days. haha.

But i'd rather be in...
Hawai'i, Miami, LA, or Vegas. (not rather, but another option)

You should know me because...
I'm the best barber on the block.

Im currently working on...
me, my name, my skills, my presence, etc. I want to be the best known barber on the west coast. For example, if Diddy, Jay Z, , JD, or whoever were to come to Cali for an appearance or whatever and they wanted a massage, they would ask around for the best masseuse, or the best KNOWN masseuse. When people ask, "are there any good barbers in Cali or The Bay?" I want people to refer to me.

Some people say I look like...
I'm Samoan. What would that make me, a 10 year old? I'm only 5'5''.

Don't let anyone tell you...
you aint shit, and/or you are the shit. Don't let anyone take your confidence or let them take your hunger.

The last time I said never again...
was when I drank Sky vodka, Hennessy, Ciroc, champagne, and Patron in one night...

The cure for a hangover is...
to wake up, pound a cold beer, go eat pho, and squirt one out! IN THAT ORDER!

Mama always said...
"I'm gonna knock you out!" (no, she really did).

Happiness is...
I'll let you know when I find it.

The Key to success is...
tunnel vision. Forget everything and everyone else. Eliminate all distractions and can't do's.

If you see me, you should...
say what's up. Cedroc loves his fans! HAHA.

My future projects/plans are...
To be successful in everything I pursue.

Final words/Shout outs...
Someone once told me,"Don't sweat little shit homie. Roll with me, and keep your eyes on the prize. You'll get it!" Thanks for showing me the way brotha!

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You can find Cedroc at Village Plaza Barber Shop in Hayward, CA.