"Sky's The Limit" - Notorious B.I.G.

" If the game shakes me or breaks me
I hope it makes me a better man
Take a better stand
Put money in my moms hand
Get my daughter this college plan, so she don't need no man
Stay far from timid
Only make moves when ya heart's in it
And live the phrase Sky's The Limit
Motherfucker... see you chumps on top"

It's been thirteen years since Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace left this earth, so much respect I had for him and still do. His music will be forever remembered. "Sky's the limit" is one of my favorite tracks off of Life After Death (Disk Two) so I had to post it. God Bless !

Rest In Peace - Teddy Pendergrass

At the age of 59, we say goodbye to Teddy Pendergrass. If you don't know who Teddy is please do some research, especially if you are a fan of music, period. To his family and close friends my prayers are with you, God Bless !
more info here.

A part of my childhood. . .

clueless, boy meets world, party of five, blossom, pepper ann, kids incorporated, sister sister, king of the hill, & more. .

rest in peace

REST IN PEACE--Adam Goldstein (DJ AM)

i am deeply saddened,
my heart goes out to his family, close friends, & fans.
i had the pleasure of hearing DJ AM spin a few months back
& what can i say? he left quite an impression on me.
he was one that you would call a REAL DJ,
& one who has contributed to music itself.
God Bless you & may he hold you close.

xoxo,
dauche


read the atricle; here.

REST IN PEACE--Baatin (slum village)

--At the age of 35, Baatin, co-founder of Slum Village has passed away. This unfortunate news came spewing out this morning via-twitter, from close friends and family. After the death of J Dilla in 2006, Detroit's music took a turn and now for this to occur I wouldn't doubt this leaving a dent in the entire Hip Hop community. My prayers go out to his family and close friends. Baatin parted from Slum Village in 2002 after being diagnosed with schizophrenia and waking from a three month coma. As he continued to work solo, 2009 marked the year of his return, reuniting with Slum Village. Set to release their newest project "Villa Manifesto" (September 22,2009), Slum Village is back from a 3 (almost 4) year hiatus. Rest In Peace Baatin, may God keep you close.

*There is a Baatin benefit at 5 Elements Gallery, 2125 Michigan Avenue (Corktown), Sunday night at 8 p.m.

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN -- rip Todd Doxey

(March 4, 1989 - July 13,2008)

--It's been a year, but it seems like yesterday.
May God continue to keep you close to our hearts.
rip TD.

"WE HAD HIM" -- Maya Angelou

"WE HAD HIM"
Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing, now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind.

Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace. Sing our songs among the stars and walk our dances across the face of the moon.

In the instant that Michael is gone, we know nothing. No clocks can tell time. No oceans can rush our tides with the abrupt absence of our treasure.

Though we are many, each of us is achingly alone, piercingly alone.

Only when we confess our confusion can we remember that he was a gift to us and we did have him.

He came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance.

Despite the anguish, his life was sheathed in mother love, family love, and survived and did more than that.

He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his.

We had him, beautiful, delighting our eyes.

His hat, aslant over his brow, and took a pose on his toes for all of us.

And we laughed and stomped our feet for him.

We were enchanted with his passion because he held nothing. He gave us all he had been given.

Today in Tokyo, beneath the Eiffel Tower, in Ghana's Black Star Square.

In Johannesburg and Pittsburgh, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Birmingham, England

We are missing Michael.

But we do know we had him, and we are the world.

-Maya Angelou

MEMORIAL -- my favorite performance

--breath taking.
rest in peace Michael Jackson.

*"never dreamed you'd leave in summer" | "they won't go when i go"

CURRENTLY-- watching MJ's coverage / memorial

--Wishing I could be at the staples center right now, however, I am glad that I am even able to watch it on TV. Many people have expressed how they felt since the day that he's passed, it just seems unreal. But we all know that death is real and one day we will all leave this earth. MJ definitely made an impact on my family and I, there are so many great memories attached to his music it's an incredible feeling to be able to reminisce on those times. Being that my father was a DJ he kept the best of the best rotation in my household. The honest truth is that I am a bit saddened, but I know that he is in a better place (not to get super emo on you; death is just a bit of a touchy subject; i'm working on it! ha). He will always be remembered, good or bad ! you are missed and will never be forgotten.

p.s. Thank You for breaking racial barriers, providing us with great entertainment, working as hard as you did (missing your entire childhood), and just being you. I THANK GOD FOR YOU. Now may you rest in peace...

*playlist.

*update



--my what a wonderful service it was :) it had it's *tear moments, however, through it all it was amazing ;)

MJ TRIBUTE -- Madonna

--nice ! this guy had it on lock !
don't you agree? lol

*update; check out C.Breezy lol

REST IN PEACE-- Steve McNair

read the story; here
--very unfortunate tragedy, dead at age 36.

THE LAST REHEARSAL -- Michael Jackson

--what an incredible show it was going to be, rest in peace MJ.
gone, but never forgotten.

MAAANN -- REST IN PEACE MJ

-- I grew up on MJ and was definitely influenced/impacted by the work of his family and him. There isn't much that I can say at this point in time, I'm speechless. I have so much respect for the Jackson family and always have, they've opened doors for many entertainers and music itself. May God rest his soul and may he bring peace to the Jackson family, friends, and fans.

REST IN PEACE -- Farrah Fawcett

-- After a 3 year battle with cancer Farrah Fawcett was called home today, at age 62. When I hear the name Farrah Fawcett I automatically think Charlie's Angels; independent, axx kicking, intelligent, and so much more. Farrah was bad chick who set trends, you see the hair? exactly ! lol Well Farrah farewell, may God rest your soul and may you never be forgotten.

REST IN PEACE -- Ed McMahon

--this unfortunate news, i grew up hearing about this cat & watching him on tv. he has died @ age 86 today.

Rest In Peace; LaKeisha Mason

This weekend LaKeisha Mason (left) was killed on her 21st birthday (May 24,2009). She and I had mutual friends and it is sad to see her go. Every time I saw her she was smiling and that is one thing that I will always remember her for. Down town San Diego was packed like no other (memorial day weekend as well as a host of events occurred) and as a fight broke out a man pulled a gun and fired hitting LaKeisha as well as two men. Unfortunately she did not make it :( but the other two are reported to be in stable condition. One of our mutual friends (on the right next to LaKeisha in the picture above) who was her best-friend, watched as she laid there lifeless. The shooter has not yet been identified.

My prayers go to her family, friends, and to all the communities that this is happening in. It is sad to see anyone, especially young people go. I don't understand this non-sense and never will. Please people be smart and hold your heads. Do not get caught up in thinking taking someone's life will do you a favor.

There will be a car wash held this Saturday May 30, 2009 off of Market and Morrison (near the Lords Gym); Please come out and support her family, they'd appreciate it.

*update; btw me and my girls had just left that area almost 5 to 10 minutes before the incident occurred. when i was driving off there were so many sirens going off, it was insane. one thing about San Diego is that it is small and if anything happens 9 times out of 10 i probably know them or know of them.

more on the story and how you can help; here

Rest In Peace Cousin.

February 2,1985 - January 5,2009
Love you cuzzo and may God rest your soul.