Nike_Aina Chukka

Navy woven kicks due fall 2010

Bella Vie

Exclusive Poise Life interview with new up and coming artist/support the movement.

1.For those who dont know who Ms V is tell us a little about yourself.
I am an aspiring singer/songwriter currently affiliated with an up and coming Hip-Hop movement called The Arrogant Empire. Our album AETV coming real soon so ya'll look out for that. On the personal side, before anything, I'm a mother of a 3 year old boy and I'm also pursuing a Bachelors in Entertainment Business. Besides that, music is a huge passion of mine...can't live without it.



2.When did you findout you had a passion for singing and writing?
I've had a passion for singing and just music overall from a very early age. I come from a family full of musicians and singers so from day one I was surrounded with different musical elements. At about 12 or 13 years old I wrote my first song and since then I knew music would be a part of my life. I always remember I would make songs with my cousins and even our own remixes to other songs. Towards the end of high school and after that was when I started taking more steps into making music. The more I learned, the more my passion grew and it still continues to grow.



3.Who are your favorite artists out right now?
I admire the talent of so many artists past and present but some artists I've recently been listening to Ryan Leslie, Jazmine Sullivan, Alicia Keys, Musiq Soulchild, Clipse, Joell Ortiz, Fabolous, and Wale, amongst so many others. My music collection ranges from Hip-Hop to R&B to some Alternative to Salsa, Reggaeton, Bachata, and even some Traditional Reggae/Dancehall. If I can relate to it, feel what the music is saying, or its just some feel good music I'm with it.


4.What projects are you currently working on?
As a group, we got the AE project coming out soon (AETV). Aside from that, I continue to write and I'll be working on some solo and some AE collaboration joints for the next AE project as well as a project of my own. I just want to keep writing and perfecting my craft even if I write for others. I just want to make music.

5.Whats your favorite female clothing line?
I'm not really one to be about big names too much but I do appreciate style and fashion. So if I like something I see and its unique to me then I'm on it. One clothing line that's recently caught my attention is Married to The Mob (MTTM). That's got me written all over it.



6.Are you a heel chick? Or a sneakers chick?
I'm both. I like a little hood and a little feminine. I love rockin' my Tims, my J's, etc. I also like to get my "grown-n-sexy" on with some dope heels when the occasion calls for it. I'm not odee hood and not odee girly.


7.How can your fans get in contact with you?
You can find me on Twitter... @MsVsWorld or for any inquiries I can be contacted at ms_v@arrogantempire.com or bellav09@gmail.com. Shouts to The Arrogant Empire fam, artists, producers, as well as the supporters. Also, shouts to Poise Life for showing love with this interview
Make sure you check out these entertaining blogs from our AE producers: http://www.arrogantempireblog.com/ and http://www.coastyn.blogspot.com/ where they post everything from random Hip Hop updates as well as exclusive Arrogant Empire tracks. Check 'em out.

Dondria-your the one

I remeber watching Dondrias home made you tube vids (covers) about a year ago, she used to kill it....actually thats how JD discovered her...


DONDRIA "YOU'RE THE ONE" from SO SO DEF on Vimeo.

DONDRIA "YOU'RE THE ONE" from SO SO DEF on Vimeo.

School Play...SCARFACE?!?

yooo....who came up with this shit....COMEDY.
where are the parents?

BODEGA x LACOSTE

Bodega teams up with Lacoste to create a pair of kicks... native american inspired (peep the inner cloth pattern) and i can def. dig the rustic vibe they're giving off. There will only be 250 pairs available, releasing Aprill 3,2010.
I can dig what Lacoste is doing out there, i remember a while back they did a collab with MOB too, the lace kicks were everything!!!

Fabolous-Body Ya

Adrift Da Belle-Real song

up and coming female rapper on the scene...
Georgia born, Raised in JERSEY...

"keep a hater close, have them whispering my melody...."

Kick Push!

New design and release for DQM....Spring/Summer 2010 collection DQM will be releasing a couple of Smokin’ & Broken skateboards.
Peep the stoggie in little mans mouth + the broken arm plastered up...???wtf lol sick board though.

::Bargain Betty:: Part2

OKAY! sooo if  you dont know by now , i LOVE thrift shopping...ever sinice i was younger. Today was one of the best finds...not for me but it was dope for what Mista Encore came across, me, myself just found an ill vintage clutch and Encore got a jacket (quality was insane, good condition too)
check it out!

Vintage Clutch $2.50
Shakers Vodka Varsity Jacket $15.00 w/ 50% off = $7.50

COASTYN

Looking for a hot producer?? check my boy out, straight from Jersey...  COASTYN BEATS
dope shit, some of the illest beats i've ever heard. Hit him up, and be sure to follow him on twitter!

Twitter ID : @Coastyn
http://www.coastyn.com/
http://www.coastyn.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/COASTYN

Aint no such thangs as half way CROOKS!

NEW!
The Medusa Cardigan in Red

Women's Sweater By Crooks and Castles

Rebel Socialite x Dee & Ricky “Been Did It” Tee COMING SOON!

BEEN DID IT!

Limited edition.
Clever.

FIDO!

Fresh new speakers Ceramic Dog  : Hi-Fido by Matteo Cibic...corky and cute!

Outasight – Catch Me If You Can

Erykah Badu- Window Seat

Chocolate Crocodile x Clandestine Rabbit

DOPE ISH

VIMBY - Chocolate Crocodile x Clandestine Rabbit

LOS ANGELES - The crew from Chocolate Crocodile and Clandestine Rabbit talk about their collaborations.

www.ccxcr.com

"Run that back SUNDAYS''

AWARD TOUR
the tribe = )

LEGO MAN!!!!

Eat your heart out folks, Im a SUCKER for unique art...i thought this was neat, he used LEGOS for for each sculpture i guess you can say.... Artist Nathan Sawaya make his solo debut in NYC with “Brick by Brick”, a show comprised entirely of LEGO bricks. The artist explores the limitless possibilities of the childhood toy, going as far as to create a lifeself “self-portrait” (seen after the jump.) The exhibition opens today, March 23, and runs through April 13, 2010 at Agora Gallery.530 West 25th Street


New York, NY 10001


212.226.4151

p.s. LOL @mistaencore

Stussy x Cassette Playa

This collaberation was designed by Carrie Munden. The collection is insipred by late 80's early 90's syle, t-shirts, acid washed denim jackets, leggins, dresses, tops, keychains, bikinis, bags and more. Classic Stussy branding gets mashed up with the creative and nostalgic look of Cassette Playa.

Reebok Court Victory Pump “Bring Back Pack” Spring/Summer 2010

There is simply nothing better than some classics. As part of the Court Victory Pump “Bring Back Pack”, Reebok presents exactly that in overall 4 colorways. The pack will released beginning of April.

Speaking of pumps, a while back my boy did an interview for sneaker freaker which was pretty dope, for the 20th pump anniversary. he has the most pair of pumps owned by one person, vintage shit original boxes and everything.

check his shit out too, online store Rare Breed.

SNKR DIVA

Check out Sneaker Diva!

www.myspcae.com/sneakerdiva

Mista Encore

Check out this Gardenstatehiphop.com freestyle by Mista Encore
Mista Encore - GardenStateHipHop.com Freestyle by MistaEncore

Check out Mista Encore!
www.MISTAENCORE.com  (free download section)
Download the ALBUM

Released March 13_2010  ELEVATOR MUSIC

My personal favorite (track): Thank a Hater

Moruf_"Crooklyn"

Jersey be proud!! young 21 year old rapper out of Irvington Jerz stamping the game with a 90's flow.
GARDEN STATE OF MIND
www.moruf.bandcamp.com


Crooklyn by Moruf from Adam Saewitz on Vimeo.

Brooklyn Circus

I swear, I SWEAR, I wear... i may just turn u boys into MEN. [[Word]] ...more that i blog i come to see im posting more male related post than female, im basically putting the keys in your palms. Do what you will woith it, HOWEVER, do it well and proper.
Reversible Bow Ties

Let me put you on: www.thebkcircus.com

Crockett & Jones

C'mon gentleman who's brave enough to get their Raphael Saadiq on??  these are FRESH..HANDS DOWN
Invest in some decent church shoes, worse comes to worse you have to find a "diddys all white party" to attend! Fuck with it.
 using the finest calf leather since 1879 , thats right, European leather, you suckers are lucky they have a NY location.
7 west 56th street NY 1001
$525.00

Mighty Healthy_Spring 2010 Tees

FOR THE BOYS.



A Mighty Day with The Mighty Healthy Crew from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

video via Hypebeast

HELLZ Spring ‘10 “Obsessed With You” Collection

The new collection is BAD! (good "bad") and not to mention Xian Mikol Quon is modeling it, one fierce bitch...looking foward to this! Ladies step your game up!!!

Daniel “Diggy” Simmons [[Freestyle-made you look]]

Diggy is the latest addition to Atlantic Records.Congrats!!!

Our Dreams

Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) “Strangers” feat. Bun B

This has been long over due!!
; )

::Bargain Betty::

My recent thrift store finds...
$6 dress
$5 jewlery set

The shop keeper said this set was prob never recreated...1950's

10.Deep Spring 2010

BOYS keep an eye out for this spring 2010 collection by 10 DEEP...dope shit, i wish they'd make female lines more like this..., i swear boys got this shit made (forreal)...every brand (eg.Crooks/Stussy/L&D/Hundreds/..etc.) just to name a few,... you guys always wind up with the hottest shit hands down! but 3/4 of yall dont know what to do with it...SMH.
Gain cool points ASAP and cop.

Spring 2010 - Lookbook Preview Vid from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

SXSW--->JUMP DOWN...

“Texas Takeover” Fools Gold showcase, Pro-Keds presents The Cool Kids rocking with Travis Barker of Blink 182 fame and DJ A-Trak of Fools Gold Records. The song is called “JumpDown” and is from Travis’ forthcoming Interscope records project.

Pro Keds SXSW 2010: Fools Gold Texas Takeover pt.1 Starring Travis Barker X The Cool Kids X DJ A-Trak from PRO KEDS on Vimeo.

Mike Snow_Black and Blue

Feel good....

Stephen Wiltshire

I actually came across this a while back, and was in total awe when i started watching the videos ...Stephen Wiltshire happens to be an artist that was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, but what makes him so unique is that he has the ability to recreate these amazing city scapes in extreme detail when only observing them for breif periods of time....the human brain is truely amazing.enjoy.