Friday, January 30, 2009

Do I even have to say anything?



Probably not, but I will anyway. So in a nutshell the UNI boys & WW are somethin like fam, so not showing face just might get you sent for son. & BC? we go back like cooked crack. Let's do this!!


See more of what Thurzday of UNI has to say about the mixtape in our previous piece
Thurzday is the new friday.


Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

L.A. Bella Mafia

As L.A. Bella we have made it clear that we want to break the stereo-type that co-exsists with the label "L.A. girl". A Kanye fan to the core, I still must admit he slayed us in his song with his closing lines of "spoiled little L.A. girl, you're just a L.A. girl" As L.A. women we have a lot to offer. It is time for us to empower eachother the same way the fellas seem to do. Luckily enough for us, we don't stand alone in this journey. We are not the only ladies giving that stero type a big ass R.I.P. Noted, we are all seperate entities, but it is nice to be in good company & that's exactly who these ladies are so...Get to know our fam & who we fuck with. So, take Drake's advice because.. "These names I mention are crucial, you're gonna need us"..



Brenn Colleen: First and foremost I am a writer. It is the only thing I can see myself doing forever. Secondly but just as importantly I am one half of L.A. Bella. I'm the creative chaotic one of the two & I move, I meet, I make shit happen. I'm a hip hp head with and r&b soul and an accoustic folk heart. A slave to the arts as well as a proud member of the GhettoRock clan. www.ghettorockclothing.com

Jaye Bell: The Pomona raised bella is the defintion of Ms. Independant. Everything she's got she's gotten solely by her damn self, now that's something that demands respect. After leaving her last position at the Markley Group she co-found the organization she runs with yours truly. She is the the structure & the glue that holds L.A. Bella together. The helper, the listener, the business savvy savior I call my own, and that's just the beginning of what she has to offer.

Saleisha Stowers: You all might know her as the season nine winner of Americas Next Top Model. To me she's my irreplacable bff, but she doesn't stop there. The show was just the beginning launch to her career in modeling. She's traveled the world, from doin photoshoots on the Great Wall of China to rippin the runway in Italy. This bella isn't only stunningly beautiful, but also is in the midst of starting her own foundation. Stay tunned, we'll fill you in on all that shortly.

Briana Slape: She's packed up all her shit and relocated from the Bay to L.A. & couldn't fit in any better. Currently keeping up with the madness that her clothing line Weekend Warriors is bringing her. Their slogan seems to sum her up pretty perfectly "Some women are born warriors." She is known as the crazy hard-ass beezy who has teamed up with her, roomate, best friend, & I'm sure the only person she could make it happen with..

Desi Finley: Another recruit from the Bay Areaaaa!! Yes you guessed right, De$i is the other half of Weekend Warriors. You've seen them at events, they throw their own events, keep clothes on your backs & their line seems to stray from the rest of the crap lines that are out now. The crazy, sexy, cool duo is hard to ignore & real talk, you're not gonna wanna miss em.

Akelee Relliford: Aight aight the songbird is my older sister, but I dare you to find someone who can sing better. Matter fact, let's put money on it. The Los Angles native just got back to Cali after spending a year in Atlanta recording with her group Melrose. With a team lead by the duo that Diddy can't leave alone, Jermaine Dupree protege, Brian Cox and the grammy award winning writer Adonis the diva is set to be a househould name in no time. Remember I said it first.

Anna Stimson: Most of you Mtv addicts probably know her as the badass bitch from the summer reality show Maui Fever, but after saying "Aloha" (wait, it means Hello & Goodbye right?) to the tropical island and planting her feet in Hollyhood her crazy ass is just getting started. She is now pursuing and conquering a career in the modeling industry. C'mon you know you'd book her. & if you catch her in the club, WARNING do not attempt to get on her level, this stunner will drink you under the table.

Gabriella: She's a hardworking woman, holding down a nine to five, as well as being the only other girl on the ghettorock team, but I like to refer to her as teh first lady of Ghetto Rock. Without this girl, shit would most likely fall to pieces. She doesn't only handle much of the business aspects of the line, but also is a plays a major roll in the womens line. If it needs to get done, look to Gabby to do it.

Asia: My little sister is nowhere near your ordinary sister. Growing up in the dance studio, she ate, slept and breathed choreography and trust me it shows. She is now pursuing her dream to perform. 1/3 of the singing group Collage, her schedule literally consists of back to back studio sessions, vocal lessons, dance rehearsal and endless meetings, but then again you know what they say about practice making perfect & all that.

Paulette Marie: The lifelong bff & right hand chick to Jaye. Now, not only does she play a big hand in raising her nieces and nephews, & before you shrug that off let me just point out that there are four of them ranging from ages 5 to 15, now if that isn't commendable I don't know what it. However P is also the CEO of her fathers company. No not the manager, or the suervisor. The mothafuckin CEO! She's not a business-woman, she's a BUSINESS, woman!!

Jen Drummen: The Valley born brunette bomb-shell who stems from Granada Hills, or "The dirty dirty" as she likes to call it, is my ex-co-worker turned stylist and no one has more style than her. Hop in her car and she's most likely bangin 2Pac with a tatoo that says L.A. Woman between her shoulder blades. This girl is doper than Crystal Meth. You should be looking forward to see her womans T-shirt line (Lost&Jealous) coming out soon.

Veronica Simonton: You'd think the Chino Hills bread would be satisfied with graduating from USC with a couple broken soccer records under her belt, but apparently that's not good enough for the now Culver City resident. She is not keeping busy with her carrer as an Occupational Therapist for autistic children during the the day and coaching the highschool girls soccer team at Harvard Westlake at night. When does she eat & sleep?

Court: The Long Beach repper is not only the proud parent of quite possibly the cutest little boy in the world, but also doubles as a contributing writer for www.theeargasm.com She's a self proclaimed hip hop head and trust me, I can vouch. I'm a pretty dificult critict to impress, but it's quite possible, that she takes the crown. I, myself can't seem to escape her hiphop based blog www.thenamescourtney.blogspot.com. So, try to keep up.

Jamie Atikins: So we finally have one who isn't from California, but trust me she is Cali affective. The blonde hair blue eyed work of perfection spends most of her time working at the hospital, but as all real members to the L.A. club know, she works the shit out of her side hustle. Modeling comes quite easy the the Wisconson born beauty. & I've got to be the one to say, she's honestly just as perfect in person.

Dana Moore: Another lady of Long Beach. I'm sure you all know teh sneaker slanger from Flight Club. & if not from there then definitely from her extensive dance backround. Apparently dancer/choreographer wasn't enough of a title to hold down for Miss.562. She is also the lovely lady who brings us out and gets us into all our favorite events & last but clearly not least runs her own burlesque company called Elle Bon Claire. Yeah yeah yeah keep it in your pants boys!

Cara Marie: This Calabasas cutie steers far away from the "Calabasas curse, of Dumb broads with Uggs". Cara spends most of her time in the city running her four time emmy award winning fathers (Paul Sandweiss) studio, Sound Design Corporation. Somehow she manages to do all and still land commercial campaigns with big names like Ed Hardy and still scrambles up the time to fit me in for a blunt rotation here and there, how she does it is beyond me.

Courtnie Cox: Yes, like the actress. She is our baby, but like Aaliyah constantly reminds us that "Age ain't nuthing but a number." The baby Bella if you will. While spending most of her time running with us she is also pursuing a modeling career. Yup got us another model. What is it with all these pretty ass bitches? More importantly be on the look out for this one. She's starting young, which means she's gonna win young. Get em Court.


A major big up to all my ladies that are doin it out here. I'm sick of women hating on eachother and tryin to tear eachother down. Let's boost eachother up. There's enough for everyone to eat. Do your thing fam.

Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella

This is how you get Got

So after having a much needed lunch date with my oh so brilliant father, the conversation lead to what I've been up to. After filling him in on business, future plans, friends, & family. We found ourselves talking about men. I was telling him lame stories of the lines niggaz in the club throw at women these days. This same conversation was had with my people Bri & Eazee (sidenote: big-ups to The Weekend Warriors & FCC) where Bri said that she recently had a dude approach her saying "You know I'm rich? which makes you a lucky girl" C'mon fellas atleast pretend to obtain some sort of substance.

On Sunday I had a few dudes come up to me reppin their team but I think my favorite line was "Hey sexy shawty (before I finish, for future reference fellas, please don't ever approach a chick by calling her sexy shawty, it gives me shivers in all the wrong ways. ew) I got enough money to buy you happiness." Nigga, wtf?? My dad & I then joked that I should have pulled the heat out and robbed his ass like "...well since I know you got it" lol Boys, stop flossin your cash, it's tacky and gives off the impression that it's all you have to offer which isn't a good look. Your chains are embarrassing & gawdy & you aren't the first person on the planet to pop champagne.
"Out in Brooklyn late night flashing all of your rocks...GOT, this is how you get Got" -Mos Def

In the words of the late Big L "I dont fuck with none of you niggaz,I might pull out this gun on your niggaz and rob every last one of you niggaz".

Careful, don't let the face fool you, my shot is vicious ;)

xoxo Till next time B.C. of L.A. Bella

Turn that shit up.

Oh yesss!! The time has come!! Before There Was Love is here, presented by Mick Boogie. Damn that guy's a non-stopper on the mix-tape circuit. Anyway get your act together & download it already!! Take my word for it, you're crazy not to. The combo is addicting and the features are impressively gifted. From those we are aquainted with to those we're hearing for the first time. I must say fellas, I am purely instilled. Don't get too comfortable though, hip hop heads, this is just a tease of what's to come. Hopefully it holds you over until we get a hold of A Love Supreme in March.

Hope to see you @ their show this Thurzday (pun intended lol)
..but wait, don't take a bathroom blog break yet, there's more..

Sean also dropped his shit a few days ago. I clearly almost forgot considering the hangover from the release party stayed longer than expected, but the content of Lever 2009 is far from forgetable. To be completely unpretentious, let me just say that thus far it's kinda been played on a daily @ our crib, but if you're one of those "see for yourself types" please feel free. Sidenote: Big Ups to Reese on the graphic game. You damn savant. L.A. Bella loves you.

In closing, all the homies that graced both these mix-tapes with their presents (sorry guys but there's too many of you this time to be on some individual shit), you guys know who you are & you did your thing. Thanks for making L.A. look good boys.


Ok ok let's hit the streets now...with....the FCC boys, some of my favs


L.A. Bella sees you fam.
& the rest of you, we'll see you there, unless you're actually that lame. lol.

Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Speaking of going green: BCTV

"I like green, just like my cash, I light green, just like my grass" -Curren$y
Sorry had to do it. I love that kid. Ok, ok, back to business...

Lol! I remember running around Agenda with B some years back marketing and repping for Ghetto Rock Clothing. Now he's up & running with his Broccoli City shit. I'm impressed & you should be too. It actually stands for something & that can't be said about all the bullshit that's coming out these days. Check it out. Broccoli City boys, we're loving it, do your thing. L.A. Bella sees you.


BCTV: An Organic Photoshoot from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.." -B.C.

Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella

Go Green?

So apparently there's a different allusion to "going green" now-a-days. This fast growing culture is in it for the take over and have no intentions on looking back. I have to admit, amongst many other I'm a generous supporter of this harmless cult. Do your thing!



But for real tho... when will the government realize that this multi-billion dollar industry is in it for the long haul? We got legal weed selling facilities opening up shop every day, pro-marijuana physicians issuing medicinal cards by the second, hundreds of millions of mary jane consumers as the number continues to grow, the list goes on! Face the facts, this is one battle they cannot win. Mary Jane is letting her actions speak louder than her words... she ain't goin' no where. And it's kinda tight!

Ayo, how about those obnoxious 'Above The Influence' marijuana commercials tho? Pause. lol

So anyway, ima end this in the words of the oh so legendary, dro advocates, Bone Thugs N Harmony... "If everybody smoked a blunt, relieve the mind, the world could be a better place"... Done!


Until next time, xoxo Jaye of L.A. Bella

Friday, January 23, 2009

At Last Our First Dance

Only because it's just so damn PRECIOUS! I had to do it....


... oh man, brings a little bit of moisture to your eyes, right ladies?
Fellas (low key) you know you're feelin' this shit too lol

Big ups to BEYONCE, my girl did that!



Until next time, xoxo Jaye of L.A. Bella

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Ghetto Rock Sneak Peak.

Still working on some crew necks & hoodies for this season.  






Stay tuned!


Till next time xoxo B.C of L.A. Bella

Wanting you still.

Alright, okay, you want some new shit? Well Drake just let us know that "Money to Blow will be premiered in Ill, Florida & good old home sweet home, Killa Cali tonight. So keep your ears and eyes open Drizzy junkees!! I must admit the kid does spit. Real talk, it's hard to pick a favorite song from the kid, this dude comes hard. L.A. Bella sees you heartbreak Drake. I knew you'd be nutty since the first time I heard you spit "Metaphorically I'm ahead of the rest, & proud of the fact that I accomplished that.." lol yeah ya'll don't know shit about those bars, trust me..super duper throw back shit. lol To continue, Drake is now what we call "on" but don't get it twisted, usually we'd expect an artist to get too comfortable, & somewhat lazy, but that doesn't seem to be the case with this cutie. He never stops spittin & it's just that simple. Not only is he getting the recognition he deserves from the hip hop community but the ladies love it too. "Yes I make mistake that I do not make excuses for, like leaving girls that love me & constantly seducing hoes" lol you're a beast. Already knowing every word to your machine gun tactic verses in joints like Closer, Still fly, A Milli, Swagga like Us, & Teach You a Lesson freestyles & falling in love with Friends With Money, Ransom, Brand New, & Sooner than Later we still haven't had our fill of you yet Mr. Drake Drizzy Rogers & we find ourselves WANTING YOU STILL.

Here's a cock tease of what the Canadian has to offer the game...


Drizzy Drake Rogers
Drizzy Drake Rogers
Please don't leave it alone, the game needs you!!
yeah yeah yeah ladies walk it off or take a shower, he's got those panty droppers!!
Appreciate the L.A. Bella love on twitter Drizzy!!
Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella

KeepAChildAlive.org

As some of you might already know, my main mission in life is to assist the less fortunate in some way, shape or form. Yeah! Something like a Mother Theresa. Okay, okay, I won't take it that far, but I like to think I'm good peoples. I'm a firm believer of karma so I look at it as, for every good deed I do, something better will to come back my way (crossing fingers). Aside from my fear of bad luck lol, I genuinely have this strong devotion to help others that are underprivileged. As a kid every Sunday after 8:30 AM mass you would find me at the local convalescent home making new friends with the elderly. Nothing better than to see joy in someone's eyes the moment they feel your presence... to many, the moment the feel hope. Dont get me wrong, I dont have much, but theres millions of people out there that have it significantly less, not to mention worse. Once I start eating off this L.A. Bella gig, I'm off to Ethiopia, the Philippines, Haiti, where the fuck ever. L.A. Bella to the rescue! :)

What it takes to keep a child alive.
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"I keep FAITH alive. I keep a child alive." - Kanye West

But for now.. here's a start for everyone. I came across an exceptional organization called Keep A Child Alive. The beautifully intelligent, and of course oh so talented Ms. Alicia Keys as the co-founder and global ambassador along with founder and president Leigh Blake created this unity "to provide life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the developing world by directly engaging the global public in the fight against AIDS." - Keep A Child Alive Mission Statement.

Until next time, xoxo Jaye of L.A. Bella

Confessions of a Bella.

CONFESION 1: TOOK ME TOO LONG TO REALIZE THAT MICKY'S A BEAST!


CONFESSION 2: A PROPER JAM SESSION CAN BE BETTER THAN SEX
Ryan Leslie x Kid Cudi

CONFESSION 3: SOMETHING I'LL NEVER SAY..
Dear Boy That Once Mattered,
If you ever caught me on the right day, I'd feel like this...

but most of the time I feel like this...


..oh, & btw not towards you!!
(bitch swag at it's finest)

SECRET BONUS CONFESSION: THIS SHIT GOES.
(Shhhh!! Don't tell I said so)


What's even worse, your lettin BK dudes rep their girls better than you guys, L.A boys

"Get your swag back, daddy's, where's your focus at?"


Till Next Time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella














Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Thurzday is the new Friday

He always seems to be on the go! go! go! & this time doesn't look to be any different. We finally got the chance to sit down & catch up with one half of the well known duo we gladly call UNI.  Thurzday, gives us a brief look into upcoming projects & shows, his views on the L.A. hip hop scene & more. We love the love Thurz & still can't get enough of you.





B.C: So Thurzday, from what we know, you basically live in the studio, are you attempting to go the 2pac path of putting out enough material so that it speaks for itself and you don't have to really say much?


Thurz: I just like to stay busy, I feel that if I'm not in the studio recording something somebody else is going to be working and end up taking the spot that I've earned and reserved. Live in the moment, make music in the moment.


B.C: So what's with this Before there was love project?  Fill us in.


Thurz: It's a mixtape done with Mick Boogie to promote "A love supreme" with Ro Blvd

We don't really like rappin over instrumentals, we prefer original music, so it's all original music. There's a bunch of features but i don't wanna drop em. i'll just let people be surprised. So..."A Love Supreme" in March and "Before There Was Love" next week.

B.C:  I'm loving the mixtape Mick did with Adelle. How'd your collabo with him come about?


Thurz: Him and 6th Sense reached out to us for VH1's Hip Hop Honors mixtape. We re-did De La Soul's "Stakes is High". He loved Love Supreme and was down to do a mixtape for us.


B.C:  So, how'd that go? You guys plan on getting back in the lab in the future?


Thurz: I'd like to continue to work with him in the future. He's killin the mixtape game.


B.C:  Wait, wait, let's get back to the De La re-make. You're a pretty heavy De La fan, were you nervous to do that song?


Thurz: Yesss its a huge song & it was like a changing point in hip hop where the flashy point was becoming too common and De La has always stayed away from that and have been represented in the right way. It was a big move to remake it & to do so in our own way. Posdnuos bigged it up so it's all good.


B.C: Well, you can't get anymore validated than that. So..when are we gonna get to see UNI back on stage?


Thurz: Next show is the 29th with Blu and Wale @ The Key club & i think feb 6th we have a show out here too.


B.C: Speaking of "out here" I have to say it...What do you think of the L.A. hip hop scene?


Thurz: Uh..there's a lot of talent our there. We got Shawn Jackson, we got H.O.P.E, Co$$, Blu, Evidence, a lot of groups etc. Everyone has something different to offer and this is the birth of a Renaissance in music & UNI is at the top of that list.


B.C: Well, spit yo game & talk to shit. Anything you want to say before you run up out of here?


Thurz:  "Broke mirrors, open umbrellas, walkin under-latters, I'm so anti-don't matter...get ya white rabbit and ya supastition in tact...it's funny how niggas that hated are black cats...."


B.C: You can't just drop bars on us & not tell us where they're from. Why haven't we heard that before?


Thurz: It's on "Before There Was Love" it's a nice little collaboration track. You'll hear about it next week.


B.C: So, you're running off, as expected. You want to at least tell us what you'll be working on in the lab tonight?


Thurz: Just doing some mixing.


B.C: I see. Do you always play such a big part in the behind the mic aspect of your projects?


Thurz: I just like clarity so I try to sit in and make sure you can always understand what we're saying in the verse. I need it to be clear.


B.C: Well let me stop bullshitt'n and let you get up outta  here, but since you like clarity...just to be clear L.A. Bella is tryn'a hear the anticipated project before next week. See what you can do.


Thurz: Of course.


B.C: Anything else you want to leave us with?


Thurz: That was a short interview. lol


B.C: You're the one with the studio session, busy man.


Thurz: You right, let me go.


Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.a. Bella

Monday, January 19, 2009

My President Is Black!

OK, can I just express how amazing Mr. Carter is for the 'My President' (remix) track? Like, WHAAT! Get it Hov! And here it is, for all to see! 

ATTENTION!

Please just appreciate every bar, beat, & praise of every second you watch this video. Thanx!



"No more wars/no more Iraq/No more white lies/my President is Black.” - Jay Z

Damn Hov, you did it to us again. You know we can never get enough of your ass! Fosho, just keep em coming homie. lol

Until next time, xoxo Jaye of L.A. Bella

Wait..wait..wait..Jaye..I must interject, where's the pen? I'm in  severe need of co-signing. Sean Carter does it again ladies & gents @ such a pivotal time. Thank you for taking us there yet again Hovi baby -B.C.

"My president is black, in fact, he's half white, so even in a racist mind, he's half right" -Jay-Z 

^ check the official mix here ^

stoppit your majesty, they can't hang.
Till next time xoxo The ladies of L.A. Bella

Meet Skotch Davis

We said it earlier this week, and low and behold we have reached victory. We sat down & got a few words from The Original Skotch Davis himself...let's get started..

B.C: Skotch Davis got next, I hear. What separates you from the rest of these brothas out here with mic dreams?

S.D: Ummm.. I'm not so different. I'm just me. That's different enough. We all bleed, breath air and eat. So I think the only difference really is the path I took to become the man I am today. Which was the road less traveled. Most artists have aspirations of getting a major deal and attaining the fortune and fame. More than that, I want the respect of my peers

B.C: We get that you are proudly from the East coast. Is your main objective to "put on for your city" for lack of better phrasing?

S.D: Ha. I love my city. New York to be exact. Manhattan to be specific. Harlem to be the birth. That aside, I want to "put on" for anyone that's trying to "get on" like me. Through respect, perseverance & love for your dreams.  So you can be from 129th street or Istanbul! If your trying to be a positive ripple in the ocean.. We coasting

B.C: Well, let's be clear that we fully support your pursuit of being a positive ripple in the ocean. You've cultivated quite a westcoast fam over here? What do you think about the los angeles hip hop scene?

S.D: It's extremely active!!! Which is very needed given the current state of hip-hop. I think that people forget what hip-hop is. To me hip-hop is popular music with a message. Whatever that message may be, hip-hop is suppose to evoke all the thoughts that may come with conveying that message. It seems to be a lot of self glorification going on in music and it feels good to be in the vibe of good music with some kind of message.

B.C: Extremely active? Couldn't have put it better myself. L.A. is not only my home but my heart, is it difficult to maintain a following out here considering you have such a supportive following back in NY?

S.D: No. Because there is a genuine appreciation for music that isn't very apparent anywhere else. Which works in a artist like myself favor. That's what I thrive off of. Authenticity! So its easy to find a niche out here in my opinion.

B.C: Very true, people are thirsty for the unfamiliar, I guess that can work for you or against you depending on the individuality of the artist. I don't see that being a problem for you, are your shows always so high energy?

S.D: ALWAYS!!! What's the point of being any other way. It may be the first and last chance you get to make a fan. So leave it on the stage!! Look, people can rewind movies, a dvd or even dvr on your cable. You can't bring back that live moment or that chill from seeing a person give it their all.

B.C: Trust me I fall victim first hand lol. I would say welcome to L.A Skotch Davis, but you've been here & clearly know the ropes...I can say that we are clearly glad to have you...now talk your shit, is there anything you'd like to say in closing?

S.D: Watch... Look.. Listen... Love!!! Shouts to the LAX PAPER BOYS..MOM ENT...LA BELLA AND ALL THINGS OFFICIAL

B.C: Well let it be known, in case it wasn't, that..L.A. Bella loves you Skotch...& I guess we'll be seeing you on the stage  the 23rd of this month..Damn, I'm taking your spot...you wanna be the one to plug your show one time? If you don't, I will lol.

S.D: I'll let you do the damn thing

B.C:  Well for the trillionth time fellas & chicks, if you're in the L.A. area or are going to be in the L.A. area make sure you stop by the Dakota Lounge on the 23rd where LAX Paperboys will presenting to us The Inauguration of Cool with performances form  Skotch Davis & Dom Kennedy. We're not worthy boys, but let's goooo!! Thanks for the stop by Skotch. We're now all prepared to watch, look, listen & love, but you're late we already love you sir.

S.D: Love you too.

Till next time xoxo B.C. of L.A. Bella