Lets Talk Fashion: The Devil Wears Prada III

Now, upon completion of the film, I realize that having a demanding career does not require that you loose everything that matters. Balance is everything. With success comes great rewards, so pay someone to take a load off of you. Another lesson is to always have your bases covered in business.

Lets Talk Fashion: The Devil Wears Prada II

And don't let your friends determine your altitude. No matter how long they've known you, they won't know you like you know yourself. Go after your dreams, even if you no longer dream in similar circles. You owe no one anything. www.sincerelyhim.com

Lets Talk Fashion: The Devil Wears Prada

OK, so I never really watched The Devil Wears Prada all the way through, but since I've been in school, I've been more intrigued to learn everything I can about the business so that I can be an asset to the Austin Family Brands. I'm actually 30 minutes from finishing the full movie and couldn't wait to blog. I have so many mixed emotions. The demanding pulse of Miranda's work place is so inspiring, Andy's position I believe we all can relate and the boyfriend at home waiting on someone that seems to be advancing in life without them. He's sad but supportive. Many of us have played his roll as well.

Choosing a demanding career, I believe, requires an understanding spirit from within. Andy's dedication to herself was an important aspect of the film. Being dedicated to you will benefit others around you. Life will present a demanding pace in some careers. I don't know about you, but I live for it. To run a company like "Runway" is the Ultimate goal. A place were there is little room for error. God gave us the ability to be like Him. He is the ultimate executor and I'm ready to go for it all.

I've recently been inspired to start a Men's fashion blog. www.sincerelyhim.com For the Male Perspective
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MORE HELLO KITTY EXHIBIT PHOTOS !!!!!!

CHECK OUT MY PHOTOS FROM THE HELLO KITTY 35TH ANNIVERSARY

AS I STATED IN MY LAST POST I LOVE HELLO KITTY, THE SIMPLISTIC LITTLE CAT IS PRETTY AMAZING IN HOW SHE CAN INSPIRE SUCH GREAT ART. I TOOK THESE PHOTOS WITH MY PALM SO THEY MY NOT BE THAT GREAT BUT IF YOU HAVE TIME GO DOWN THERE. THE EXHIBIT WAS OFF THE CHAIN...

AMAZING!!!!!!!

I HAVE TO BE HONEST AND SAY THAT JOHNNY CUPCAKES INSPIRED ME TO GET THE BALL ROLLING ON CLEEN CLOTHING. ALTHOUGH I RAN INTO SOME FINANCING PROBLEM I'M STILL HOPEFUL THAT 2010 WILL BE A GREAT FIRST QUARTER. ANY WHO! JUST WENT TO HIS BLOG AND SAW THAT HE CREATED A EBAY VAULT FOR HIS LINE....T-SHIRTS THAT WERE SOLD ORIGINALLY FOR $30 ARE NOW BEING AUCTION FOR LIKE $80, HE HAS A NEW ERA GLOW IN THE DARK FITTED CAP TOP BID IS AT 150 RIGHT NOW, HE'S A MARKETING GENIUS PERIOD....CHECK IT OUT...

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I'M IN SCHOOL AND I LOVE IT.......

HEY EVERYBODY!!! I'VE BEEN IN SCHOOL APPROXIMATELY 5WEEKS NOW AND I MUST SAY THAT IT IS EVERYTHING I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE AND MORE. UPON GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL I WENT STRAIGHT TO EL CAMINO COLLEGE BUT IT DEFINITELY WASN'T THE TIME FOR ME TO ATTEND. I WASN'T FOCUSED ON SCHOOL, ONLY ON LIVING MY LIFE AROUND MY GIFT OF MUSIC. HERE I AM 10YRS LATER BACK @ EL CAMINO COLLEGE TAKING VOICE CLASS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND CAREERS IN FASHION. THESE SPECIFIC CLASSES CATER TO MY LIFESTYLE RIGHT NOW. MY UNDERSTANDING OF TERMS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES ARE ALLOWING ME TO ENJOY THESE CLASSES EVEN MORE. CURRICULUM IS FOR THE BIRDS, ALTHOUGH I WILL BE PURSUING AN MBA IN ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MINOR IN FASHION BUSINESS AND PERFORMING ARTS. ANY WHO!

MY FASHION BUSINESS CLASS IS THE MOST HANDS ON WITH ONLY ONE CLASS SO FAR I'VE DONE A REPORT ON A FASHION ARTICLE IN LA TIMES, SKETCHED MY FIRST DESIGN AND WORKING ON DOING PEOPLE WATCHING AT THE MALL SOME TIME BEFORE THURSDAY. FUN HUH? IN READING THE LA TIMES I CAME ACROSS SOME GREAT ARTICLES IN THE IMAGE SECTION. HELLO KITTY IS CELEBRATING 35YRS AND THE HAVE A GALLERY I WANT TO ATTEND. YES I AM A MAN AND I LIKE HELLO KITTY BECAUSE SHE'S RICH..LOL www.royal-t.org is were you can get more info about this event. ALSO CHECK OUT http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/. THIS GUY IS DOING IT. HIS BLOG IS A FASHION PHOTO JOURNAL OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. DOPENESS. THAT'S IT FOR NOW. THANKS FOR READING.

ARE YOU WORTH MORE DEAD OR ALIVE

I don't want to keep harping on my mentor Michael Jackson but check this weeks sound scan...everything on the "Top Catalog" chart is practically owned by Michael. Still not convinced he was killed...

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LOOKING FOR A FEMALE VOCALISTS FOR GOSPEL GROUP

I realize that being in business is a Faith walk period, but Faith without works is dead. So I'm putting out a filler to see what I can get. I'm Looking to sign a female vocalists to my already established Inspirational Ensemble. Paid Gigs, Artist royalties, etc. Very committed please!!!!! God loving. Between the age of 25-35 with pipes....
The look should be commercially competitive with industry standards. We are currently finishing the sophomore album and it is incredible. If you know someone please have them contact me at alterknitradio@gmail.com. In the subject title please write "Female Singer" God Bless

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Having fun passionately pursuing the art of creativity. I've been taking trips to the studio in Burbank with Knotch. I love when people stay on the grind. Reminds me of how much harder you have to work to stay competitive. The key is to be in the spot where its moving. It being The "Creative Buzz". Writers and producers fall through at all times of the night so it makes it a really cool creative environment. Plus networking is important. Follow me on twitter for updates. @caustinceo. Follow @knotchent

Michael Jackson!!!!!!!

Okay, I guess you can say that Mike has finally died down in the Media, sort of. I'm really not feeling the movie thing. The taping of over 100 hrs of rehearsals confirms to me that all this was a plan to kill him. You notice how they haven't mentioned anything else about the "Doctor". Last thing was that his death was confirmed as a homicide!!! So what next? a movie? you've gotta be kidding me. We aren't dumb. As a die hard fan I want justice to be served although far fetched, something needs to be done to someone.

America The "Beautiful"?

You know I find it quite entertaining how America can send FEMA to aid other countries when natural disasters, but Hurricane Katrina was neglected, The Homeless in America are neglected, The Urban Neighborhoods continue to be neglected. Get the picture folks. In the words of MJJ, "All I really want to say is they don't really care about US".

Redefining Gospel

I'm thinking about starting a new blog that showcases artist who actually have something unique to contribute to the business. I'm tired hearing the same crap. oops did I saw crap. Oh well. God the creator wasn't cliche when he made us, so people need to create something different.

My Heart Is Sad

Okay folks whenever we loose music legends I feel an extreme connection and sorrow for some reason. One of the greatest vocal arrangers died last year and I didn't even know. Mr. Eugene Thomas Puerling. My heart was captivated by his arrangement back in 2003 when I was Introduced to The Singers Unlimited. A group he formed in 1971. They are really dope so I have to dedicated this post to them. R.I.P. Gene Puerling.

Gene Puerling arrangement of "Killing Me Softly"


Gene Puerling arrangement of "Michelle"


OMG!!!! Gene Puerling arrangement of "When I Fall in Love"

My thoughts on Today

After being the music director at Praize NightI still come home a little unfulfilled. It want to aleays be available to help my friends but I felt so very disconnected from the whole night. I know exactly where Gods wants me to be. I guess someday I'll listen to God, I'm sure it will be fulfilling...

In The Studio

Just thought I'd share my studio adventures for the next few months 2am right now just finish 2 records, I need Jairus and Ish to throw some bridge chords on the tracks and they'll be done. I've been thoroughly prepared for opportunity thanks to Kc Knight's tracks. We've got an incredible vibe on this music. Look for a newly formed production team coming soon. Uh...what else?
Bout to work on one more Rock-pop record before I go lay it down.

Faith Without Works is Dead

I have been guilty of not putting feet to my faith. This week will be different. Pastor Kevin Stafford has been preaching on Faith. This is a message we should never get tired of. Its like I know faith without works is dead so what right do I have to sit around and say I have faith when its really action. Lets get to the action of faith y'all. God Loves and I'm going to sleep.....

VENTING!!! (PLEASE READ)

Today was a day of realization for me. Since my victorious bout with gun violence and Michael Jackson's passing, I've been doing tons of research on everything from homicide, secret societies, mind control, and conspiracy theories. I've come to the point were I can't take any of the crap anymore. I live in a neighborhood with 75% Latino people, 5% crackheads 15% ghetto blacks, and 5% people like me. These numbers are a little bit exaggerated of course. Anyway I live across the street from a middle school and I've noticed the amount of Latino and Asian business that get all our children's money. I don't have anything against these nationalities but I'm tired of the government giving out passes to everyone and making America pay for it. This is not only an African American issue its an American Issue. But right now I'll focus on the African American issue. I refuse to sit back and be under resourced. I have a Billion dollar empire that can't get off the ground because of the lack of resource. RESOURCE IS MONEY FOLKS!! I know where to get it. There are conventions like CEO Space that cost $7500 to attend. I have intellectual properties that need to be insured up to the value of what I stand to loss if someone steals my idea. I have corporate structure to set up which my cost anywhere from $1000-$5000.
I have a nonprofit organization that needs to be set up. I need to hire a staff of 10-12 people just get it going.....These companies I own will employ up to 200 people in 5yrs.
Foreigners come to America with seed money from there county's and get years of tax breaks when they start their businesses. Who pays for it? The latino catering/ice cream business is booming in the inner city. They have taco trucks everywhere open at all hours of the night and believe me they're racking in the big bucks. I love Latino people's drive they have amazing work ethic. Ice Creams trucks are rotating through the inner city blocks every hour on the hour.
I'm sayin all that to say that I'm going to get every resource available for me. I would urge all you who read this go get everything God has for you. There is so much we need to do for the kingdom of God. Lets go people.

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REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA

I ENJOY WATCHING THESE CATTY WOMAN. ITS ACTUALLY INSPIRATIONAL LOL! WHAT I DON'T LIKE IS THAT THE AMOUNT OF HOMOSEXUAL MEN THAT HANG AROUND THE HOUSEWIVES. I AM AWARE THAT HOMOSEXUAL MEN DOMINATE THE DEMOGRAPHIC IN ATLANTA. BUT WOW. ARE THERE ANY STR8 MEN THAT DO HAIR AND DESIGN CLOTHES. I MEAN.....NOTHING AGAINST THEM THOUGH...

THERE'S NO EXCUSE!!! SUCCESS IS A MUST!!!

I HAD AN AWESOME DAY TODAY. I STARTED DOING CALISTHENICS AT HOME WHILE WATCHING MAKING HIS BAND. THAT SHOW IS VERY INSPIRING TO ME. THE MUSICIANSHIP AND ARTISTRY COMBINED WAS WHAT THE INDUSTRY WAS BUILT ON. I CAN RELATE. I THEN WENT ON A JOG WITH MY SISTER IN MANHATTAN BCH TODAY, I REALLY LOVED THE AREA. THE BEACH FRONT IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO LIVE. WHAT INSPIRES ME THE MOST ABOUT THE AREA IS THE FACT THAT THERE ONCE WAS A BLACK OWNED SECTION OF MANHATTAN BCH RECENTLY NAMED BRUCE'S BEACH. IN THE EARLY 1900'S PROMINENT BLACK FAMILIES LIVED IN THE AREA BUT WERE FORCED TO MOVE DUE TO "EMANATE DOMAIN" BETTER KNOWN AS AN ACT OF PREJUDICE. THEY MADE THE BLACK FAMILIES SELL THEIR PROPERTIES BELOW MARKET VALUE. THAT VERY FACT ALONE INSPIRES ME TO WANT TO BUY UP EVERYTHING OVER THERE. IT REALLY BEAUTIFUL. AFTER THE WORKOUT WE ATE SALADS AND WENT TO JOAN'S. CONNIE NEEDED SOME YARN FOR AN ORDER SHE GOT. I SAW SOME REALLY COOL ARTS AND CRAFTS STUFF I COULD DO WITH MY DAUGHTER. UPON MY ARRIVAL AT HOME I WATCH DADDY'S GIRL. THERE SHOW MAY BE A LITTLE DRAMATIZED BUT THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE IT GOING ON INSPIRES ME. THAT'S WHY THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE. THERE IS ENOUGH AW-INSPIRING PROGRAMING ON TELEVISION TO GET US TO REACT POSITIVELY. DON'T MISS IT FOLKS. CATCH ON. OUR CHILDREN'S' CHILDREN ARE DEPENDING ON US.

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Hey to all my followers I thought I'd share my thoughts on Eye Wear. I believe that the T-Shirt as well as Eye Wear is the essential. Check out these heaters form Karmaloops.

Whts up everyone I'm back

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Christians need to be Careful who they glorify

I received an email of a blog post today by Min. G. Craig Lewis that was interesting. http://gcraige.blogspot.com/ Check it out and leave a comment hear on my blog. He was speaking about President Obama passing some gay pride month bill. Then he begins pointing fingers at the church for voting for him. please read my email response below:

This is an interesting topic. The reality is it comes as no surprise
to those who know your word. We have been living in the end times for
centuries. California has celebrated the homosexual lifestyle as long
as I can remember. Gay parades, choirs, and west hollywood.
Unfortunately Craig is right Obama's "Christianity" is not devout at
all. Its more of a practice not a relationship. But the truth is
nothing would have changed him winning the election. So its no need to
point at the church and say "YOU" voting for him. America voted for
him not just the church.

The most alarming thing about this blog post was the staggering
statistics regarding African Americans. This proves that there is a
huge absence of Christian advocates in our African American
communities. Mr Lewis says that we can't do anything about the passing
of gay pride month (not true), but we can do something about those
statistics that plague us. If our church leaders won't change their
inside the 4 walls agenda then Christian Communities need to rise up
and reclaim our people for Christ. We have a long way to go people. A
Black president didn't really change the black problem in America nor
did it change the problems in Christian churches.

I would urge people to stop looking at Capital Hill and look around
you. Christ is needed right were you live, work, and socialize. I
don't condone any of the gay stuff but come on Craig choose your
battles wisely.

JUST FINISHING UP SOME RECORD

WORKED ON THIS SONG I'VE HAD IN MY NOTES FOREVER CALLED "ETERNAL LOVE" IT A POP MASTERPIECE. THEN ON MY BOY JMO'S TRACK "MIRACLE GIRL" A BEAST.

SHOWING VANIA DA DANCA SOME LOVE

VANIA AND I GO WAY BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL. I WANT Y'ALL TO CHECK HER OUT

SHE CAN PLAY THE CRAP OUT OF A CONSTIPATED PIG!!!

I had to share this with people who are as amazed as I am with piano playing fools.

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WHAT WAS YOUR "BLACK IN AMERICA" MOMENT? (CNN)

Black In America prt 2: My life a young Black Kid
I really enjoyed the special on CNN last night with Soledad O'brien. Watching it inspired my mind to travel through my past, revisiting the highlights of my life's journey. Growing up without my mother but with my father who adored her absent soul. She died a week before my twin sister and I turned 2 years old in a car accident were she was burned to death. My father always talked about her in a very respectful and loving way, reciting to us that "there is nobody like your mother". The absence of my mother caused a few minor problems with lashing out and fighting other kids who would innocently poke fun at me with "yo mama" jokes. I would jump down their throat so fast. I got suspended a lot in elementary for that. The fighting phased out as I entered Middle School.

Educational Journey
My father was the greatest man ever though not a perfect man, but a perfect father. He noticed my sister and I were very smart and had a us tested for "Highly Gifted" Magnet programs. We went on to the higher learning institutions in LA, My sister attended L.A.C.E.S. directly after our magnet program at Ambler Elementary school. I attended Dodson Jr High a Highly Gifted Magnet in San Pedro CA. I was bused out of the hood into a predominately white neighborhood. The diverse experience and an amazing curriculum shaped my reality. Education I can say was my first "Black in America" moment.

My Musical Journey
I joined the Middle School band in which started my journey as a musician. Band was my favorite class and I played the sax. The teacher Mr. Mitchell was a riot. We'd clown him, he'd clown us back. He didn't play when it came to conducting though. We were an all city performance band. We played and competed against High School bands as well. I could remember having the opportunity to play with San Pedro High School's performing band. They were the #1 band in the city. We played "Bird Land" and "Phantom of the Opera" and I felt so accomplished. That was another "Black in American" moment that changed my perspective.

Becoming a Singer
My father was a church musician so he'd drag us along to everything at church and we loved it.
I can remember riding in the car listening to John P. Kee on the way to church. My father heard me singing along and told me "hey you great a good singing voice". It felt so good as an 8yr old hearing that from your father. So they had me leading one of John's anthem "Jesus is Real". That was my first solo in the youth choir at church. lol!
So now that I knew I could sang I would serenade every girl that walked by in school. "Ribbon in the Sky", Forever My Lady, All I do is Think of You", and "Good bye Love" were my usual numbers I would riff to the ladies. LOL!!

Finding My Father Dead
Essentially my journey into music was a given. I had an audition at Hamilton High Music Academy. I nailed on Sax.That was the last year LAUSD went to 9Th grade Middle school. I only played sax for my 10Th grade year then switched to piano an voice. My High School Journey was very hard. No more than 2 weeks into the school year my world changed when I found my father dead in his room. My Sister and I were 14yrs old and life's was journey was uncertain. I can remember the morning ever so vividly, from the paramedics to family and neighbors rushing over in minutes to assist us. After crying my eyes out in the midst of tearing my room apart I stop suddenly at a voice inside saying "Your a man now". I proudly stood tall that day. That was another "Black in America Moment" for me.
My father was 56yrs young when he died. He always had an "Old School" approach to parenting which we didn't get it completely until he died. He used always talk about not be caught up in the system, using your talents wisely, stop playing so much, and read a book. I can still here that ringing in my mind. He used to tell us that when we graduated he would be going home to the country side, we thought he was talking about Tennessee were most of our family lived. We knew later that he knew he would not be with us on earth much longer.

Hamilton High Gospel Choir
The death of my father was hard but I was strong for my sister. We went and lived with my older sister in a one bed room apartment in Hollywood. I want to commend her because I just realized a few months ago that she was only 26yrs old when all this happened. We had a great time living with her for the most part. I auditioned for the Hamilton High Gospel choir with another heart felt John P. Kee song, "Standing in The Need of Prayer". I love that song. The choir was one of the key cultivating experiences in my teenage years. Our director Fred Martin was big on professionalism and vocal training. The choir was therapy for a lot of us who experienced tragedy or just the normal things teens go through. The choir at times would be the only thing that brought me to school. We performed at the house of blues Gospel Brunch were I would share my testimony and sing my heart out to a tear filled audience. We sang behind many other recording and recorded with Jackson Brown, Steven Segal, and performed at a long list of events. This was another "Black in America" moment in my life.

Career in Music
I started playing the organ at church at 15yrs. I didn't know what the heck I was doing. The church we were attending assumed I had the skill because my father played. I guess they saw more in me than I saw in myself. In a period of one year God took my gift to another level. I was playing that organ like a 5yr vet. It was meant to be. Playing for church molded my ability to create because church was on the job training. I had to have the ability to follow singers and play throughout the service. Since is wasn't formally trained I formed my own style of playing traditional songs. Me and a group of my peers age 15-16yrs old would get together and exchange chord progression. We learned from each other.
I was introduced to music production by my uncle Greg Perry who is an accomplished producer. He invited me to play on some of his tracks. I enjoyed the feeling. After graduating High School I bought a small keyboard and a MPC 60 from my uncle. It was history after that. I knew that music composition was one of my gifts. I was introduced to Mark Gordon for Levert by a manager I was working with at the time Page Turner. Mark helped me perfect the art of track making. Working with him I got my placement on IMX formally known as Immature. I went on to meet Emmanuel Officer, an amazing spirit filled songwriter. He helped me understand the art of songwriting and the ups and downs of the business. I was fortunate enough to work with him on 2 KCI & JOJO projects. I started my independent label Mind Over Music Entertainment in 2001. I was only 21yrs old with a lot of ambition. We produced a compilation CD called "Press Play" way before Diddy. After a lot of adjustments and a Music Industry coarse at UCLA Extension the company was restructured.

Purpose Redefined
I am one of the most sought producers in the market of independent Artist trying to get recording deals. When it comes to artistry I have the ability to see a person's defining characteristics and usually create music based around their unique ability. When Record labels would hear demos of Artist that I've worked with, my music would always stand out. I felt that I would be the next big thing. Over time I became very disappointed with the politics that was involved in our industry. Producers wanting to sign me to them or people trying use my age for ignorance and the horror stories revolving around publishing deals and artist contracts. This is part of the reason I started my own label to ensure that one else would determine if I got a pay check or not.

I prayed and ask God to order my steps in the music business to where he'd get the glory for everything. Finally I feel I have reached that place. Its never the way you perceive things would go. I thought for sure God would open the door for me to have Usher's next big single or Beyonce's next hit. It would take me being shot at 12 times and making it out without a scratch to know exactly how God would get the glory out of my music career.

Voices Against Gun Violence
On the night of Saturday June 20, 2009 my God brother and I were targets in a drive by shooting. Neither one of us were hit but the aftermath was truly a praise worthy reality. 1 shattered car window, 3 bullet whole is my God brothers Crystler 300, 7-9 shell casings in the street, 3 bullet holes in the garage where we were standing before taking cover. That night I was thankful to be in my bed verses a hospital or a coroners office tray table.
My purpose was never to be a statistic. I knew I was here to make a difference artistsicly and socially. I knew that God literally saved me to save someone else.

In the weeks prior to being shot at my sympathy for the victums of gun violence was churning in my heart. Dannie Farber Jr. a young senior/football star at Narbourne High School was killed in Compton California on May 25, 2009. He had a scholarship to play football for Harbor College. I played for this funeral service. I looked out over the sea of young people and my passion begin to grow. Six days following Dannie's unfortunate demise Crystal Crawford, a 24-year-old black woman, was shot in the head at 95th Street and 8th Avenue in Inglewood on May 31. She died in the hospital at 10:47 a.m. on Monday, June 1. She was a preschool teacher in the El Segundo School district. Crystal was best friends with my assistant that works with my company this was to close for comfort. Then finally I got a call Monday June 8, 2009 stating that my Nephew Trayvon Jeffers had been killed. That was the last straw. Trayvon was a reformed at risk teen. He was shot when he was 19yrs old and began his journey for change then. He started working for Homeboy Industries were he was a hard worker, a youth advocate, and a public speaker. The worst part about his fatality was his 6 month old twin daughters. He also had a 14yr old daughter as well. Now they have to grow up with out there father.

This is the typical story in our urban communities. I refuse to sit back and watch this growing trend. I am pleased to announce the launching of my advocacy organization Voices Against Gun Violence. The mission is to utilize the gift of music to raise money for change. Donations or proceeds from the Voices Against Gun Violence projects, concerts, or fundraisers will be given toward building "Alternative Lifestyle" Youth centers across the nation. These centers will teach, educate, counsel, and develop champions. We are targeting trouble areas reaching kids between the age of 5-18. Everything about these youth center will be built on Cristian principles. We're trying to reach kids before they become a killer or victim. People that work for my organization will know that giving Jesus Christ is the greatest gift we can give them.

God Just Gave Me MY Album Title!!!

@ The Belamar

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People's Facination with Louis Luggage?

The sad part is most people have a knock off. Well at least the perpetrators on the hood. Most people don't buy it because the brand is historically amazing and the craftsmanship, the buy it because biggie said it was hot, or because Kanye said he's the Louis Vuitton Don, oops I mean Martin Louis The King....I tell you what, when y'all see me with Louis Vuitton luggage sets just know that the home I store it in has an Ocean Veiw.

VOICES AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE PRESS CONFERENCE

If anyone has information on hosting a press conference please let me know. I am trying to put my thoughts and efforts toward a "Back 2 School" press conference. The purpose of this conference will be to educate, unite, and motivate the community to come together regarding public safety issues, gun violence, and gang prevention. I am inviting the Media, the civil community, community leaders both from the African American and Hispanic communities, people who have been victimize by gun violence, and the police department to answers critical questions regarding the lack of awareness in violent crime. More Info will follow.

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Busy day ahead. B-day party, wife's church anniversary, more family reunion at the park.

Busy day ahead. B-day party, wife's church anniversary, more family reunion at the park.

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The C. Austin Experience is a lifestyle blog that you don't want to miss out on. I'm a fan of Love and everything that revolves around it. Music is my GIFT, business is my forte, songwriting is my craft, fashion is my passion. If you're like me in any way, follow me and I'll follow you. Love2.

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A title track from the long awaited, highly anticipated album "Love Machine" by yours truly. Please prepare your ears for purpose being fulfilled.

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