Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday Talent Spotlight: RicoSuave
Atlanta Based rapper who has a plethora of mixtapes under his belt is gearing up for major moves. Ricosuave (the self proclaimed ATL Rap Superhero) raps a couple of bars over the instrumental to Birdman & Drake's 'Mo Milli" for his Suave Saturday series
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Stand Alone Toothbrushes
If you are as big a germa-phobe as we are you will appreciate an item such as this. The Stand Alone Toothbrush allows for your tooth brush to not touch any unsanitary surfaces in the bathroom at all.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Theo Martin's "Power" Dance
Power (Dance Remix) from Theo Martins on Vimeo.
Using stop motion effects and action figures marching, and the battling himself. The remix was produced by Party Supplies. via Herfection
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Cook Doesn't Clean
One issue that we have at 5519 is the "cook doesn't clean" but with this new dish rack at least whoever is doing them has a big canvas to paint with DBA
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Ad of the Week
McDonald’s in Israel changed the menu to much less calories and fat.
Advertising Agency: TBWA/Yehosua, Tel-Aviv, IsraelCreative Director: Edo Karib
Art Director: Ziv Almog
Copywriter: Ayelet Klein
Published: June 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
NIKE BLOCK-PARTY ...
New York was nothing short of the hot spot this weekend! Nike celebrated the new release of the 'Nike Air Force 1 "BE" Pack with a Block Party. The event was meant to encourage sneaker enthusiast from all five boroughs to come out and join in on music, food, fun and sneakers. It was a success!!!
Still Thinkin' was on site with her camera and gave us a little glimpse of the day. Look out for her video from the Heineken Inspire Tour which featured artist like
J. Cole, Wale and Rick Ross ... Stay Tuned
Friday, July 30, 2010
Big Bang, Big Boom
BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
This 10 minute wall painted stop motion video was done by Blu. Its portrays the journey from cellular organisms to dinosaurs to humans. Great idea and very time consuming. Respect the dedication it took to do something of this magnitude
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tweet of the Day
Its seems that Mr.West is in the building. After a hiatus from the scene since the Taylor Swift incident months ago it seems Kanye has resurfaced not only with a massive single "Power" but also a Verified Twitter account. His tweets are exactly how we at Project 5519 expected them to be
Make Your Own Mark
Pilot Pens has come up with a brilliant promotional tool that allows you to take your own handwriting and make it a personalized font on your computer. Via www.pilothandwriting.com
Friday, July 23, 2010
Sneak Peaks
Here are a few things members of Project 5519 have in the works...
For an up and coming shoe store
And for the past 3 years members of Project 5519 have left an indelible mark on the Howard University Homecoming. This year it is no different with LaRoche heading the International Yardfest and Esstxr reprising his role as technical director with consultation,production and editing assistance form Still Thinkin'
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Joelle Ortiz-We Don't Believe You (Directed by Rik Codero)
Rik has been making a lot of noise in the industry lately with his unique directing style and infamous guerrilla tactics he uses to get a shot. We at Project 5519 not only have a personal connection to Rik but appreciate a young visionary reaching his goal no matter what
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Crea Por Chile
If you've seen the past posts and the Peru Chronicles you can see that we at Project 5519 are fascinated with international cultures. So when the earthquake in Chile occurred a few months back we were very concerned. The contest “Crea por Chile” sought to find concrete solutions for families affected by the earthquake of February 27 in Chile. Here is one of the winning proposals.
The Roots X John Legend- Wake Up Project
2. “Hard Times”
3. “Little Ghetto Boy”
4. “Wake Up Everybody” feat. Common and Melanie Fiona
5. “Our Generation”
6. “Love the Way It Should Be”
7. “Hang On in There”
8. “I Can’t Write Left Handed”
9. “Wholy Holy”
10. “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free”
11. “Shine”
The 11 Track project will be out September 21st
Musical powerhouses John Legend & The Roots are presenting fans with a fiery new offering, Wake Up! The upcoming CD, being released by Sony Music on September 21, 2010, will feature soulful music from the 60’s and 70’s all with an underlying theme of awareness, engagement and consciousness— effectively telling listeners to Wake Up!
After being inspired by the recent historical Presidential election campaign of 2008, the R&B singer Legend and hip-hop band The Roots felt a need to enter the action. What started as plans for a single quickly developed into a passionate album representing change, hope and activism— not only referencing one particular moment in time, but on a larger scale, holding true no matter what the political climate may be
The Roots and Talib perform Live
THE ROOTS AND TALIB KWELI from beatmakersedition.com on Vimeo.
Talib Kweli performed “Get By” with the Legendary Roots crew at Prospect Park over the weekend for OKP’s Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents OkayAfrica.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
In the Land of the Slurpee...7-Eleven is King
"When I Was 17" -- Pharrell from FanscapeTelevision on Vimeo.
MTV's new special WHEN I WAS 17 highlights music producer and artist Pharrell Williams as he talks about his early days in Virginia Beach and trips to 7-Eleven. We at 5519 have logged nearly 3,000 hrs at local 7-Elevens across this great nation of ours. Thats a lot of trips considering you only spend 5-8 min in 7-Eleven
Peru Chronicles Ep.3
Peru Chronicles Ep3 from Project5519 on Vimeo.
Follow the fellas as the encounter Paco, the most friendly dog this side of Machu Pichu
Thursday, July 8, 2010
CAN WE BE FRIENDS??? Debate Corner
According to The Ladder Theory Men and Women cannot 'TRULY' be friends unless the guy is A- In a serious head over heels in love relationship or B- gay .... FACT OR FICTION??? Check the site out... I encourage you to look at every page in order and then you decide ....
Here's a bit from the site: Foundations of Ladder Theory
Before we get to the core of the ladder theory let's introduce a few lemmas.
Lemma 1:Every time you meet someone you give them a quick mental rating. Just how this is done is based on your sex, like so:
Here's a bit from the site: Foundations of Ladder Theory
Before we get to the core of the ladder theory let's introduce a few lemmas.
Lemma 1:Every time you meet someone you give them a quick mental rating. Just how this is done is based on your sex, like so:
It should be noted that this is not an entirely conscious process. To make it clear here's an illustrative example of what really happens:
• Bob Meets Jane
• Then Bob Meets Connie
Now the ladder theory description goes like this:
1. Bob Meets Jane
2. Bob sizes her up based on the above criterion
3. Bob puts her on the ladder
4. Bob meets Connie
5. Bob sizes her up based on the above criterion
6. Bob puts her on the ladder above Jane
You can recognize this has gone on because Bob says " I'd like to fxck Jane, but not as much as I want to fxck Connie"
I think that everyone has heard this or something like it enough times for us to accept it as axiomatic and move on. You might be thinking, " Well what about Jane and Connie?" We'll get to them next. ...... For more visit the site
• Bob Meets Jane
• Then Bob Meets Connie
Now the ladder theory description goes like this:
1. Bob Meets Jane
2. Bob sizes her up based on the above criterion
3. Bob puts her on the ladder
4. Bob meets Connie
5. Bob sizes her up based on the above criterion
6. Bob puts her on the ladder above Jane
You can recognize this has gone on because Bob says " I'd like to fxck Jane, but not as much as I want to fxck Connie"
I think that everyone has heard this or something like it enough times for us to accept it as axiomatic and move on. You might be thinking, " Well what about Jane and Connie?" We'll get to them next. ...... For more visit the site
Teenage Girls Are Recession Proof...
Interesting interview with Euro RSCG worldwide president Marian Salzman. Euro has done an interesting study on Teenage girls and their buying power. Specifically focusing on how new media and social networking has influenced this drive in purchase.
We at 5519 are huge fans of social media(hence the blog) and think that the next innovation in internet based communication and entertainment will be found on social networks. Web 3.0 IS OUT THERE
One of the 5519 affiliates DJB is working for Euro during the summer and had the pleasure of working with Marian. "Virtuality and reality have really blended together for younger people. They don’t really understand what we mean when we talk about seeing or talking to someone because they can see and talk with their fingers and via computer mediation"
An International Taste: NNEKA
While we love artist from the good ole' U.S. of A ... We here at 5519 love talent, message and uniqueness more. Check out Nneka, of Nigeria, as she speaks about what inspires her and discusses her first album Concrete Jungle. She's dope .... Check her out... WAKE UP WORLD, WAKE UP AND STOP SLEEPING
www.nnekaworld.com
J.Cole live from London Freestyle on Tim Westwood Radio
Fayetteville's very own and Rocnations future...J.Cole goes off while on-air with London on-air personality Time Westwood
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
KAWS Exhibition Opening
KAWS Museum Exhibit Opening from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.
World renowned and critically acclaimed designer and artist KAWS was given his own exhibition at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art. You may be familiar with KAWS signature X's through the eyes of his subjects. Recently KAWS designed the album cover for The Clipse most recent album Till the Casket Drops
Video: Reflection Eternal-Ballad of the Black Gold
Reflection Eternal releases this track/video just in time...
VIsual Dope: Jay-Z & Lil Wayne-Summer in Brooklyn(Quincy Jones Remix)
This is dedicated to our loved ones in Brooklyn this summer...Esstxr,Still Thinkin, & DJB
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
5519 SITE OF THE WEEK
... is not only a dope site to check out for some amazing photos ...It is also what we like to call the place of the "infinite playlist". We at 5519 are lovers of all types of art and respect young individuals taking a risk to follow their dreams. This photographers name is Dexter WordSmith Jones and happens to be a close friend to Still Thinkin' so look out for future collabs .... Check it out and Enjoy both the Pics and the Music ...
Peru Chronicles Ep.2
Peru Chronicles Ep. 2 from Project5519 on Vimeo.
The boys visit the lost city of Machu Pichu in the majestic mountains of Peru
Peru Chronicles Ep.1
Peru Chronicles Ep.1 from Project5519 on Vimeo.
Take a look at the first installment of Peru Chronicles Ep.1
Rude...But Funny
Aggressive-Aggressive Note of the Day: Spotted at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where visitors are invited to provide information on the things they’ve been doing to combat climate change
5519 Pic of the Week
Meet Sasha "Still Thinkin'" Jackson one of the few ladies of Project 5519...a Film production graduate of Howard University's illustrious John H. Johnson School of Communications. Currently she is in New York free-lancing as well as doing a few acting jobs here and there. Besides her sheer beauty she has the talent and creativity to match.
Ad of The Day
We at Project 5519 are fond of dope advertising...peep this ad from TBWA South Africa agency
Friday, July 2, 2010
Don't Judge a Book
Out of the box - book from adrian333 on Vimeo.
Simple + creative phone packaging that doubles as a manuel...each page has a different step and each step allows you to interact with your phone courtesy of Gizmodo
Pic of the Day
Philly is known for their Philly Cheesesteaks but if you want the real authentic cheese steak sandwich you have to visit Geno's Cheese Steak...Oddly enough Geno's biggest competitor is directly across the street....Pat's Cheese Steak...Photo via Village Slum
Great Work....Works
Volkswagen has done a series of great OOH promo pieces under the premise of "Fast Lane". They took everyday facets of society such as a elevator or shopping carts and led people to the "Fast Lane"
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Janelle Monae ft.BOB & Lupe Fiasco-Tightrope (Wondamix)
We are a little bias over here at the 5519 with Janelle and Lupe on the track BOB is a great addition this HAD to be posted...listen and be amazed "well they aint seem to mind it the last three times I posed in Vogue"
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The Dream-Trilogy(Yamaha,Nikki pt.2, and Abyss)
The Dream - Trilogy from Motion Family on Vimeo.
The fine folks at 5519 are always fans of great film (alliteration for ya) SO! When we saw Motion Family do a series of 3 videos for R&B singer The Dream's latest album LOVE KING...we just had to share
Tweet of The Day
If you are a member of Project 5519 you know this...True Blood is one of the best shows known to man and is only 2nd to the previous seasons of True Blood as well as the seasons we have yet to see...with that said...you might say we are a tad bit bias
Like That and Like This...
Figured since a few of us are going to be working with kids in the coming months this might come in handy soon. This stamp is fashioned like the Facebook "Like" icon via The Daily what
We're Baaaack
GREETINGS,SALUTATIONS,WELCOME , WHATS UP, GOOD DAY...
We know we've been on a little hiatus the past 2 months but a few members of "the project" had to get their lives in order...including me! But we're back, better than ever...with the help of God, family, friends and loved ones we have made it through the first treacherous months of post-grad life. So of course here are the UPDATES!
Graduation Weekend:
Epic to say the least...partying at Lotus led to Rob P. missing his own graduation and the movie at LOVE nightclub turned into the most ratchet evening of our lives! Commencement was bittersweet because it was the end of an era. The place we had all met was now in our past. But we have promised to stay in each others futures.
Job Hunting:
As you all know the economy is in shables and people are struggling ouchea...including us. We went through a period of nobody finding jobs, Rob P. moved in at #FoTo and Ave ended up giving bone marrow to make ends meet. Esstxr moved back up to NY and J-Smoove's job with the kids came to an end. The ladies of 5519 ARE as usual ahead of the boys with Still Thinkin doing her thing in NY and Loob getting real managerial at The Gap. Rallo is hitting the comic circuits like crazy this summer while LaRoche reprises his role as coordinator of the Int'l Showcase for Homecoming this year. Dre is now COACHING for Howard Track and Rob P. is a camp coordinator for DC Park and Rec.
Peruvian Excursion:
J-Smoove and Esstxr took at post grad trip to Peru for two weeks that only they can describe as memorable. With no phones,texts, or twitter they were reduced to simple emails. Stay tuned for those pics...
The Future:
Project 5519 is back and better than ever with solo projects from J-Smoove as he starts his photography business "Tunnel Vision" while Esstxr is still shaping together what looks to be an epic visual experience for Howard Homecoming 2010 Dynasty. Loob and Still Thinkin seem to have a grasp on the post-grad life better than the boys and look poise to make that next step in life. Everyone has their own ideas for the future and are taking the steps necessary to see it through. While we are trying to maintain some sort of financial stability we still have yet to lose sight of "the project".
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
SxSW Video
Last Rights X Dre Films presents: Official SXSW 2010 Coverage from DRE FILMS on Vimeo.
We at the 5519 are always fans of good quality video concepts. This is the SxSW Festival that takes place in Austin every year...please expect 1 or all of the 5519 affiliates to be there next year. Take a look at everything in this video from the intro to the graphics, to the transitions, to the transitions
Fabolous-I'm Raw(video)
Fabolous - "I'M RAW" (OFFICIAL VIDEO) from By Any Means T.V. on Vimeo.
Last month Fab "had the internet goin' nuts" *Paul Wall voice* with the release of There is No Competition 2 mixtape. One of 5519's favorite punchliners has come with a visually stimulating video for I'm Raw. Taking place in a butchers freezer, the aesthetics are a good play on the title of the song. Artists are starting to produce quality production with little budgets. #waveofthefuture
Last month Fab "had the internet goin' nuts" *Paul Wall voice* with the release of There is No Competition 2 mixtape. One of 5519's favorite punchliners has come with a visually stimulating video for I'm Raw. Taking place in a butchers freezer, the aesthetics are a good play on the title of the song. Artists are starting to produce quality production with little budgets. #waveofthefuture
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Big Boi-Shutterbug
Throw Back 5519
We invited a few of the homies: Laurence,Ruth, Rashida and Traci over for dinner then asked them if they seen any of the wild ass videos that circulate the internet...so instead of just showing them one we showed them alllll. Shout out to the homie Traci with all that hair! lol Her commentary is hilarious...
Blogger Appreciation Day
BBQ'n with 5519
The first weekend of April at Howard is always great because the Yard is always fully arrayed with beautiful black people and that first weekend means BBQ's galore. We stopped by the homegirls Devan's crib for a lil cookout
Thursday, April 1, 2010
J.Cole new track "Who Dat"
Jermaine starts his college tour at SOB's in New York to a sold out crowd. After a cheering crowd screamed "Encore", Cole decided to give the crowd an unreleased track "Who Dat". Sounds like some 1990's Tribe.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Dom Kennedy-From the Westside With Love (mixtape)
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Photogs Appreciation Day
Eventhough this isn't a real holiday it is for the PROJECT. We love images and imagery...The fine folks at Village Slum do a lot b/w pieces but have lately been dabbling in some very good full color images. Shoutout to Village Slum
PJ:5519 vs. Television
The images that we saw of black men on television made the fine folks at Project 5519 a little upset. They decided to take their frustrations out on one of the OG "idiot boxes" in the house. Gave it a little makeover...
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Aziz Ansari: My Cousin Harris
The Project has officially endorsed Aziz Ansari...he's currently on the show Parks & Recreation
"Harris told me his Senior quote is gonna be...TNT Knows Drama!"
"Women are Heroes" in Paris
JR expo Paris de Women are Heroes from La Boite Concept on Vimeo.
6 minute film summarizing the Paris expo of JR’s “Women are Heroes” – a street art project which features portraits of 70 women taken around the world.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Throwback Spring Break 2009: "Im Banned From Wet Willies..."
Caught the tail-end of the AUC's Spring Break(hence all the chocolate) once we hit South Beach...Miami was a pinnacle time for Project:5519, we won't accept anything less when it comes to vacations. The entire original crew was there: Rallo,EsstxR,J-Smoove,Ave,Peezo,La Roche etc. SURVEY SAYS: We need to go back!!!
"Thats Noooot How You Gamble"
SUMMER OF '08 the Nigh b4 our BBQ....
Rallo Boykins & EsstXr playing the practice round of Call of Duty 4...and Malcolm has just gotten thru the round in 25 secs FLAT...and Stephen wants to make it interesting and puts a lil wager on the table...UNTIL IT BACKFIRES!!!
Wii Be Bowling
When we're not making art or living life like its our last...Wii chill. Last Christmas, the day before classes we had a 48hr Wii marathon that resulted in this...
Throwback 5519: Melo X-With You
Melo-X- With You from ESSTXR on Vimeo.
Two of the OG's from PJ:5519 (Esstxr & Still Thinkin) did this video back in 2008. Expect more of this conceptual art in the future
Monday, February 22, 2010
Easy Conversation
...And another one *Biggie voice*. Sasha came through as one of the official ladies of the 5519 and was the muse in this project. Just good aesthetics people, take it in! Photogs courtesy of EsstXr...Fly Out
Shades of Beauty
The boys came together last week and put together a beautiful piece of art very project worthy of posting. The homegirl Monique Asha came through to FoTo to be our muse. Call it what you will but this is only the beginning. Notice the lighting and use of shadows. Click the link to Fly Out
Ladies...If you want your very own Project 5519 photoshoot email: project5519@gmail.com
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5519 In the A
Five Five One Nine affiliates in Atlanta last September to show our support for Ms.Howard at the MS.HBCU PAGEANT (she won). We also went to the Atlanta Classic
Too Many Blueprints Not Enough Architects
Project 5519 X Southern Hospitality Management. is collaborating this spring to help brand and market an up and coming comedian Billy Sorells
A native of Texas, Billy is looking for us to market him in these crazy technological times when a entertainer can't just be good but also be "available".
With the help of ESSTXR and Ave, Project 5519 plans to make this the step to carving our niche new media. Stay tuned, but in the meantime check out some clips from his show.
With the help of ESSTXR and Ave, Project 5519 plans to make this the step to carving our niche new media. Stay tuned, but in the meantime check out some clips from his show.
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