On My Gutta, On My Gangsta Tip

Need Riding Music? I got ya.

I'm a multifaceted woman. Never in your box. So enjoy the Gutta Lane All Stars. I'm just reminiscing, and this mixtape just brings all types of nostalgia out of me--ahh, nothing like growing up in Californ-I-A!

 

Click on link, then go to 'Listen Now'--it's free, woot woot. Sooo, yeah. This isn't a music blog. But music's like color to me--just brings out emotions that I can't sometimes put into words. Yeah, I'm that chick who finds meaning in abstract art. I use to act like I couldn't stand it because I thought it was pretentious--I still think it's pretentious, but hey, it is what it is. [TOTAL TANGENTTT] <---- Need Sleep.

But check out tracks 5, 6 (aww,gangsta love), 9 (yes, yes they did--ayyyy!), and 13--these are my favorites. The whole mixtape is hot though. In my sole opinion...it's pretty Bomb.

- Bootzilla Babay; btrilogy

Out of My Mind, Just in Time

It's only appropriate for me to post after a very long hiatus in the wake of what appears to be the return of the one...the only....the great....Lauryn Hill:



It's September Btrilogy. New school year. New season. New beginnings. 


I'm not going to lie...I am like..on edge with excitement hearing L.Boogie's voice. She is Btrilogy. 

Trending and Pending...

I really do sit around at times and try to predict the direction music is going to take, or what new form or type of music will emerge. It's crazy, in this Post-Modern age where everything is sampled and convoluted, it's hard to tell.

What I've noticed lately, though, is this willingness from those in Hip-Hop to adapt this "Rocker" persona. I think we saw glimpses of this when "Party Like a Rockstar" came out, or when various rappers linked up with the famous Travis Barker, and it could even be argued back when Run DMC did their sample of "Walk This Way" originally by Aerosmith --but it's a different intention nowadays. Whereas, there was a distinction still being made between the genres, ie. party LIKE a rockstar, not trying to be a rockstar, but now there seems to be a movement to make the rockstar and rapper one. Let me use Lil Wayne as an example, the biggest of the big right now. His latest album, Rebirth, totally has rock influence through and through which wasn't an accident.

Interesting.

Although Wayne is "mainstream", I think he's also visionary and is willing to push the game to a new level. Maybe he recognizes that's where it's at--the combination of Hip-Hop and Rock--the love child would be...

Well I guess we'll have to wait and see.

I think we sorta see it in Mashups and Mixes, and the likes of TheHoodInternet. You know, sampling rap songs and other well known songs (usually ballads/anthems) and putting those together...I find it awesome. And I also find it sorta ironic--not all but many Hip Hop songs are created due to sampling (and thanks to Kayne many more Hip Hop songs can be added to that list--but I'll admit, Kayne is a "classy" sampler). And now Hip Hop songs themselves are being sampled or diced up in order to make some new dish.

Well, already this post is way longer than I intended, let's get to the main reason why I started writing it...

It's Rhianna's aka Rhi-Rhi's latest videoo! Those who know me, know that I've never been a huge fan of Rhi-Rhi (and any true Beyonce fan would know why) but I have to admit I like some of the stuff she puts out. As of late, her Rudeboy single took off, as expected...but her latest single Rockstar is really piquing my interest:

See this is why people think Jay-Z & friends are Masons. I wouldn't put it past them. After watching this video, you can only assume you were receiving subliminal messages...

Still some "New Level" ish in my opinion. Line of the year, "I'll never play the victim, I rather be a stalker"--Rhi-Rhi is definitely tapping into her darkside. *Ra-Ra-Ah-Ah-Ah-Ahh-Romaa-Ooo-La-LAAA!*

I'm not saying since Rhi-Rhi is singing that she's a Rockstar and is fiddling around with a guitar in her video makes her a burgeoning Rocker, moreso, this Pop princess is getting a headstart on what I think will be the next music revolution. Just as soon as Autotune dies out.

Bomb.

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Dig

Never judge a book by it's cover, or nowadays never judge an album by the singles released...


In the wake of Guru's death, we need to keep hope alive that there's decent hip-hop being produced.


Glad I came across this gem, get 'em Jazzzy!



Also check out this song by Eulorhythmics called Leavin'--too smoothhh!


Bomb.


-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Michael Scott Moment

Happy Earth Day! First and foremost. From here on out, it's only fair I let you all know this is going to be an utterly immature post. It will make you buck (*That's What She Said*) from laughter....


Mm, well I did--but it's also around 3 in the morning for me so I have late-night-giggles..


So yeah, getting to the nitty gritty, I saw a nice little article about the origin of Earth Day:

Gaylord Nelson

For the full article click hurrrr;


*Earth Day orginiated in Wisconsin...cheese state?Impressive.


*Earth Day was envisioned and put into motion by Gaylord Nelson.


*Someone actually named their child Gaylord.


*Hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha!


*Alright..haaha..alright,I'm goo..haha, no, no!...i'm good......

This goes to disprove the notion that a name could either set one's child up for success or failure. 

Thank you Gaylord for doing good for not only society, but for the world. Our hats are off and we tip them,Our glasses are out and we raise them. Kudos*

But..funnyyy nonetheless.

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

The original Gaylord in my books.

Correction, the guy to make the name Gaylord cool...

Stretch?

Funky As Fried Fish

All I could think when I heard this lovely bit was, "Dang, they a fool for this one!"



This group is "balls-out" for a lack of a better term. Outrageous--plus their stuff goes hard (can't you imagine bumpin' this in your car?)
Bomb.


-Bootzilla Babay; btrilogy
P.S. For some reason, writing this post reminded me of this hot number [gettin' it].

Limbo

I am in a rut.


Did you all realize that 2010 is slipping away mighty fast...like woah.


And I'm stuck in a rut. 


There's going to be a lot of change. It may or may not be reflected on Btrilogy. We'll see.
But there is change on the horizon.

This blog came out of change.

Thus, must evolve with me.

Check out ebonics.wordpress.com in the meantime. Still trying to feel my way around that one too. 


Just felt it was appropriate I let it be known that I am alive..this is my "smoke signal".


-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Unearthed

I'm like 3 years late on this one, but I feel it's never too late to come across amazingness.


It's like a neverending puzzle. Just piecing together all that makes up Btrilogy-ness.



Bomb!

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Featured Artist: Yvonne

Hardhitting. That's one way you can describe Yvonne's work. No matter what she pieces together, her art is bound to evoke some sort of emotion and/or pique some type of interest. And this only make sense because she's the same young woman who has a thing for urinals, can drop F-bombs that would compare to Hiroshima & Nagasaki, while at the same time, melt at the mention of Trey Songz and be able to list the various colors of the O.P.I. Nail Polish Collection (by country/region...). As you've concluded, she's dynamic and Btrilogy is proud to present Yvonne as your latest Featured Artist. Go ahead and read her exclusive Q&A, and don't forget to wish her a Happy Birthday! [Make sure you check out 'Take Your Ground Back'--she rants better than I could ever dream of!]

When you were young...

a) How did you spend your free time?

I never really thought about it, but I guess a lot of it did revolve around art. I did the typical childhood thing--horse back riding, lots of tutoring, no social life, but art was very dominant. I remember I would love to buy the new Crayola markers, or just watch this british show. I think it was called 'ArtAttack'. I even made a cast once and tricked my P.E. coach into skipping a class. This was before I started loving sports as well.

b) What was a recurring dream of yours?

I tend to have a lot of dreams where I'm being chased, or people want me dead. It's a bit strange, but it seems to always revolve around something with people either wanting to kill me or wanting to use me for evil. I was supposed to be this host of some unbelievable power or something. Strange, like I said, but it is great for inspiration for art work.

c) Who inspired you to/what lead you to/or at what moment did you realize you loved Art?

Well, like i said, I've always been around art. College was never a question, it was going to be art. But it was Dana Hart-Stone who really encouraged me to actually let art take over my life and Sandra Still eventually came into that picture too.

Food:

a) What's your favorite dish?

I can't describe one favorite dish, because I love all food. But I can definitely say bacon is an important food group.And breakfast meals. Those are the best. 

b) Describe what food means to you

Food is life. It's all about balance. As long as you're healthy, eat what you want and when you want as long as it's balanced.

c) What type of food/meal/etc couldn't you live without?

Breakfast foods. Bacon. Steak. Red meat is VERY important in my diet.

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What is/are your Favorite...

a) Mottos to live by

Carpe Diem and Taking things day by day. Contradictory, but different mottos apply to different situations. I also like to remember that balance is important in everything

b) Culture(s) in History

Not a whole lot of culture in history that has really inspired me, but I have learned a lot from all the places and cultures I've visited over the years. 

c) Song(s)

Favorite songs, that's a tough one. It fluxuates, but 'Bed' RMX with J.Holiday featuring Trey Songz is still a favorite. 'Maybe' by Everly, and 'One Love' by Trey Songz. 

*If you didn't live in America (or Hong Kong), where would you settle?

I would say London because I've never been. It's close to so many other countries, and I'm going to go there for grad school. It's a plan.

*If you could do one thing out of the ordinary and not be put in an asylum, what would it be?

I'd be a guy. Everybody who talks to me for more than 10 minutes knows that I am pretty much 50% male, 50% female, but physically being a guy would be a great experience. There's a lot of things i want to try as a guy. 

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*Which do you prefer? Dancing when there's music or making music while you dance?

I'd say dancing when there's music, but I catch myself dancing while doing laundry and just thinking of songs in my head. It's like one huge remixed playlist. 

*Favorite line/passage/chapter from a book?

I find myself reading a lot of Young Adult books. I remember Yes Man a lot because it reminded me to say yes to a lot more things than just sit on my ass and do nothing. 

*First thought when you wake up?

Generally, at school, I wake up and I lay in bed and think about what I need to do for the day. If not, i'm generally wondering if Liz still wants to have breakfast/go to the gym. 

*How do you approach critiquing yours and/or other artists work?

It's funny how all my friends in art school now critique each other no matter what. We'll walk by something and start critiquing it and not notice. But I try to find something good in the work and then bring my own opinion into it. it drives me nuts when someone asks for a critique and then not take any advice because they're too arrogant to take it. 

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*Bubblegum Pop, Electro Instrumental, or Soft Rock?

I'd have to say Bubblegum Pop. Anything with a good beat is the best though. I do enjoy a bit of techno, a lot of R&B but it's mostly typical teenage autotuned mainstream music that I enjoy. 

*Who is the Diva?

I'd say Beyonce, but I am a bit disappointed in her Telephone video with Lady GaGa. Enough said. 

*How would you describe colors?

As an artist, i'm terrible at describing colors. I find myself describing everyday objects. My nails are painted "superman Blue" right now. 

*What are three things you take most pride in?

1.Being different and being okay with it.

2.Being comfortable in your own skin-that's really important. Something i'm still achieving. 

3.Being able to say waht I want to say and not have someone shut me off.

*They say a picture is a thousand words--what are at least five words you want conveyed through a photo?

If i want a piece to convey a message, i'd say 1. comfort 2. something familiar 3. a message 4. i want to be able to help someone who needs inspiration 5. emotion.

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*Describe the Artist

not sure what artist u want me to describe, but do u want me to describe my work or what ?

What is one thing (or a couple of things)  you find Bomb, Beautiful, and Brilliant?

I think, life in general is B^3. Friends, family, food, love. Don't ever cut yourself off from love. 

Check out more of Yvonne's work, and don't forget to check out her blog 'Take Your Ground Back':

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Happy Birthday Yvonne [XX!!]I have forever love for you. 

Hold My Earrings

You know that "Snow White" scene from Shrek 3?

Well, this basically illustrates the 'Battle Cry' that's to be heard by all men when women are truly fed up. Yes, we live in a post-feminist era--been about 90 years since women could vote--lovely progress, but women still seem to have to put up with a lot of... crap... (I definitely have other words on my mind, but I promised I'd keep this blog 'PG').

What am I talking about? Oh, how about AskMen.com latest lament on confronting the world's most coniving creature, Woman, and reclaiming their manhood! *Aaawooo!* *Aaawoo!* Please read the article (linked above) for yourself--and if you can get through withot regurgitating, I commend you for your stomach of steel... An author on Wordpress shares her opinions about this, breaking it down a bit more than I will...

Those who know me already know what I have to say to the author of AskMen, a Mr.Matthew Fitzgerald..."Don't, I mean, DO NOT come at me like that!"...

First off, this whole article reminds me of the "Douchebag Movement" where those who act like complete asses (sorry, can't do it, uppin' the rating..now PG-13) complain about being marginalized. Not implying that all men are assholes--I don't generalize--there are assholes of all genders,race,ethnicity,sexual orientation (the whole caboodle). What I'm saying is this article is totally out of touch with reality. Does Matty not watch TV or listen to the radio? I know he listens to radio--he might have heard Akon's latest 'Sexy Bitch', maybe he watches a couple of music videos--we've all seen the halfclad videogirls, seen/heard some statistics about job (in)equality, or maybe he's aware that 1/3...1 out of 3 women!...will be raped. Yes Fitzgerald, that includes your mother, sisters, cousins, grandmothers, aunts,and co-workers.

Yeah, he claims that women have feminized men. Wow, I wish we had that much power. We must be some 'Bad Bitches' and some 'Boss Hos' to put each and every man in check--and you know how we did it? According to AskMen, it's cause all we're really good for is rollin' in the hay, layin' on our backs, gettin' knocked up in the back of a 'Lac! Yup, it's cause all men are sex crazed animals (he painted the picture, not me) and at the end of the day that's all it takes.

Hey, if Lysistrata and her homegirls can do it way back in Antiquity, the game ain't changed...it's nothin' but a chicken wang? Right?

Yeah, but I love how that play was written by a man.....

Man, I swear if this dude doesn't buck up! Stuff like this brings the hood out of me. His article is fighting words in my book. Women haven't done jack but demanded that they be treated with respect! If that threatens your manhood, you'd have to wander if you had an ounce of it in the first place. It's like Yin and Yang--they just go together--can't have one with the other, and if he sat there and realized that havin' some 'Yin' to his 'Yang', having that female presence, that female strength, does him no harm, but only makes him a better He [Man]; viceversa yo! [I'm talking to all you dads that think you don't need to be in your daughters lives...your childrens lives in general...but talking about that Father-Daughter relationship--she needs it].

Going back, I love how at one point in his article he says, "So the problem remains. As women continue to usurp positions of power and influence, as our culture exponentially coddles and panders to the female gender, as "equal rights" come to mean a kick in the balls, our society has learned to deify women and demonize men. The message is clear: women are good, men are bad. And what men needs, the female trumpet, is to be more like women--to be thouroughly feminized"....

Alright ya'll...Hold my earrings.

I saw the movie 300 when it first came out. In love. Absolutely in love with that movie. Aside from the beautiful men that paraded around in that movie--it was the message--it was the strength. It was the realization that if my man wasn't like King Leonidas, there was no reason for me to stick around. 

Watch this! (Embedding was disabled, so click on it, brings home my point):  'Goodbye My Love'

I'm speaking as a Woman, as one of the coniving creatures of the Earth, I don't think I'd be wrong in speaking for all women when I say, I've never wanted to "feminize" a man. If anything, I want guys to step up. Women are overflowing colleges nowadays, and are having to be turned down in order to allow the guys to have a chance! That's a minial example, but still--guys listen, no girl wants a punk. She wants a dude who has substance, who has something in him to 'Light Her Candle'.

Badu said it best--Women want to be your 'Orange Moon':

I'm an Orange Moon/I'm brighter than before/Brighter than ever before/I'm an Orange Moon and shine so bright because I reflect the light of my sun/ I praise the day he turned my way and smiled at me/He gets to smile and I get to be Orange/He rules the Day and I rule the Night/How Good it Is!

Trill recognizes trill--so for all you real dudes out there, please don't let this punk talk for you. Tell him to get off his soapbox and grow a pair.

On that note, Happy Women's History Month to All!

Visit: www.nwhp.org [National History Women's Project] to indulge. Let's write Women back into our history. Cause I'm pretty sure we were a part of it*

Bomb.

-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Whole Different Level [Pt. 2]

Courtesy of Brooklynn, one of your Featured Artists:



Bomb&Brilliant!!


-Bootzilla Babay;btrilogy

Excuse the Hiatus...

BAM!


Back.


Had to take some time to regroup, but I didn't return empty-handed. 
This is going to be a quick post but filled with plenty of Btrilogy-ness:


1. My family has finally received a letter concerning my sister Ghiselene in Haiti
2. A new Featured Artist is around the corner (don't forget to check out Btrilogy's other 'FAs'!)
3. Gringita is back at it again
4. Last but not least--check out Ebonics: 'Just Jargon', my new adventure on Wordpress


Soooo......

#4 Wordpress Adventure--Ebonics:'Just Jargon'

Go over to Wordpress and check it out for yourself! I need more 'Lovetaps' (makes sense when you see the page).

#3 Gringita is BIZZACKK!:

If you haven't already, start following her "Mis adventuras en Peru!!" at Gringitabonita.blogspot.com

#2 Look forward to a New Featured Artist:

But don't forget to check out Btrilogy's other "FAs". Go to the sidebar on the right. "FAs" now have their own page!

This month's "FA" is Gia. Indulge!

#1 Letter from Compassion International:

"We just received more information about your sponsored child in Haiti.

Featured Artist: Gia

BTrilogy is proud to present the newest Featured Artist Gia. She's Coo-Coo for Cocoa Puffs and she'll stomp on your toes with her neon green Doc Martens if you throw out too many igloo/penguin/polar bear jokes since she's from Alaska [Oh, and don't even mention Palin]. She's as awesome as silly string spray, so check out this Fashionista/Aspiring Artist's exclusive Q&A:

When you were young..

a) How did you express yourself? 

I used to eat crayons and prayed that somehow, my body would absorb the colors and I would be the next big rainbow. When that didn't work out and mum took away my crayons for a bit, I cut up her most patterned clothing and Elmer glued them together to create dresses, pants, and socks. When I got in trouble, I quoted Peter Pan in the loudest way possible, "I'll never grow up!"

b) Did you like playing with (colored building) blocks?

No. Absolutely not. I preferred 64 crayons and cardboard.

c) What was your favorite ice cream flavor?

Peppermint, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Cotton Candy, Raspberry Sherbet.

Music:

a) Name that one song thats constantly on your mind

"Jumper" by Third Eye Blind

"Lust for Life" by Girls

b) Best singer or band

Death Cab for Cutie

c) A line from a song that seems to apply to your daily life

"Oh I wish I had a boyfriend, I wish I had a dollar and a bottle of wine"

What is/are your favorite...

a) Themes to portray in your art

Social Justice, The Shocking Aspect, the Imagination

b) Fashion Era

I'm an 80's baby, and definitely a Nylon girl. 

c) Color(s)

In art? Any color you can possibly imagine. But my favorite is lilac or emerald. 

*If you didn't live in America, where would you settle?

London, or Fiji.

*If you could do one thing out of the ordinary and not be put into an asylum, what would it be?

Skin Marc Jacobs, and wear him so I can be him for a day.

*Which do you prefer? Being hot when it's cold or cold when it's hot?

Hot when it is cold.

*Favorite movie quote

"And we'll be friends forever won't we?" "Yeah, forever"- Fox and the Hound

*First thought when you wake up

What am I going to wear? Do I really have to shower?

*How do you approach your artwork?

In the most honest way possible. I don't brainstorm, I don't construct on paper, I don't think about the process unless I am entirely sure that this is the direction I would like to move in.

*19th century corsettes, 50s saddle shoes, or Levis (Men or Women)?

Levis and saddle shoes. I can never just choose one. I honestly just don't have the figure or the bosom for a corset.

*Who is the Diva?

I'm a big diva... I'm a I'm a big Diva. Yes, Beyonce. No, Gaga.

*How would you describe art?

Art is the manipulation and interpretation of your mind. It cannot be gifted nor wrapped. Merely perceived. It has but many chairs in the art room.

*What are three things you take most pride in?

1.   My legs. My eye for new beginnings. My [un]artistic abilities. 

2. My ability to make friends from the most awkward situations. 

3. My love for the only people who know me best, my family.

*What piece of art would you want to be part of (past,present, or future)?

Definitely the past, especially as an Andy Warhol or a Anna Mendieta.

*Describe your perfect piece

My perfect piece is non existent. And it is the way I would want it.

What is one thing (or a couple of things) you find Bomb, Beautiful, and Brilliant?

That last breath of air before death. The raindrops during a storm. The Ramones picture on Bleecker Street. Nylon and its essence. My parents and their beauty they see in each other. And Calyx Gaston, for her dedication to this beautiful blog.

Below are various pieces G has worked on--using different media and explosive ideas. You must check out her blog IceFishingRunWay to find some sick fashion, let's indulge:

 

                                  

Make sure to check out IceFishingRunWay*