I'd never even heard of the Brooklyn Bodega Hip Hop Festival until last week, but luckily I did and attended with two of my road dogs.
By the time Q-Tip performed "Electric Relaxation" and Bonita Applebaum", we were jumping up with drinks in hand, and perhaps landing (very hard) on folk's flip-flopped feet. I was joyfully sweating, singing, and cool-girl head nodding. For the record, the "cool girl" thing vanished as soon as a very-very-surprise guest hit the stage (and I just about hit the floor). Wait till I tell you who it was...you're going to die.
Despite all of the jumping around, the Tocca SPF 30 Sunscreen Towelette ($28 for 8) I gave my friend stayed in tact leaving her skin silky, sun protected, and scented in the blood orange Stella fragrance. Not that I noticed (or cared) how my friend smelled; I was preoccupied with the thought of not being trampled by the crowd when I passed out in shock. Shock? Yes, read on.
When Q-Tip and Monie Love performed "Buddy" and Busta Rhymes hopped out for "Scenario", I was floored. Then Q-Tip asked the crowd twice, "Can we get much higher?". I was paralyzed with anticipation...disbelief...some other word that evokes intense emotion. Kanye West appeared on stage out of nowhere.
Remember what I said would happen if I was in the same area as him? Well, at least I wasn't carried away. And that's all I can say without damaging my street cred.
I suspect if I met Kanye West, I'd react like "Troy" from Community when he met LeVar Burton, but I'd be a lot less cool. And instead of singing, the Reading Rainbow theme, I'd belt out a medley of 808s & Heartbreak. Because I'm just that insane. Then I'd most likely be carried away in a tearful-maniacal-laugh mash up and be put on some kind of list. Hey, a girl can dream.
On to more sane (and exquisite) topics; Kan-yeezy partnered with M/M (Paris) to create a spectacular collection of five, limited-edition 100% silk twill scarves. The designs are direct translations of the artwork West commissioned from George Condo for his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album and the frames that M/M (Paris) designed to complement the paintings.
You can buy the scarves online at M/M (Paris) starting...TODAY!
Happy Freaky Friday! What one inappropriate thing will you say at work today? I'm thinking about a host of things as I rock to "Digital Girl". Gotta say, Drake did alright on this one and Kanye , as usual, killed it: "Let the MC search til I reach third base..."
In lieu of a beauty find today, I'd like to ask that you vote for me to be a "Top Sista". Please click the little purple banner on the left side of this page.Enter the site, look for Temple of Glam, and click "Rate this Site". Easy peas-y right? It would be incredibly dope if I could be hangin' with the big girls of blogging.
The Breezy Synopsis: 1) Share your freaky friday comment. I told my co-worker, "I see your lacy panties." And he's a guy. 2) Make me a top sista. 3) If you hear "Digital Girl" this weekend, get it crack-a-lackin for me. See you on Monday with more beauty bounty!
