Vincent Brown’s Journal and Photography

Archives for January, 2007

Drive-by & ECFMG Holiday Party

This set includes some photos I took while driving in and out of the city (Philadelphia), as well as some select photos taken at the recent ECFMG Post-Holiday, Holiday Party.

Bicyclists on West River Drive, Philadelphia PA

Bean Pie man running to fill a post-holiday order.
(Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA)

Getting jiggy wit it…

Sometimes I dance fast, sometimes I dance slow.

DJ Snowflake…
…bumping the oldies all night long
…not playing anyones requests
…not increasing the volume when told “we can’t hear shit!”
…acting like he’s “working” or “thinking”
*yawn*

01/13/2007 | Photography | No Comments

Gangsta Rap, Is It Hip Hop? by Immortal Technique

When I logged into MySpace today, one of my “Friends,” Immortal Technique had a new blog / an essay posted, describing his feelings towards the reality of ‘Gangsta Rap’:

“The connection between Revolution and Gangsta Rap is not only unquestionable in my mind but also historically speaking. So much so that I’m forced to begin to elaborate on it now as I go to more prisons, juvenile centers and schools to talk with young people with uncertain futures about the industry. They ask me about the messages and images in the music. They ask about the origins of this street sound that seems to define what they see as their life and destiny.” - Immortal Technique

“Since “Gangsta Rap’s” inception, many have argued whether or not it is a part of Hip Hop culture or if it belongs in its own seperate category completely. Most recently, a fierce argument broke out when it organizers of New York’s Hip Hop museum questioned the inclusion of gangsta rap in their exhibits. This is one of the many arguments that has raged on over time. Is Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, The Game and other Hip Hop? While many “hip hop purists” explain that Gangsta Rap does not follow with the revolutionary origins of Hip Hop culture, Immortal Technique feels differently and delivers this riveting essay on the subject…”

Read the full essay as it first appeared on HipHopDX.com

Check out Immortal Technique on MySpace.

01/08/2007 | General | No Comments

First Friday (January) Drive-by

Some shots I took (drive-by shooting) while riding in the city…

don’t block the box

11th Street

Fill it, for Philly’s sake

01/05/2007 | Philadelphia, Photography | No Comments

Fossil Arkitekt

Took some photos of my watch for a friend. It’s a Fossil Arkitekt series FS-2919. I’ve had it for about 3-4 years now.

01/02/2007 | Life, Photography | 1 Comment

Nappy New Year

Welcome to 2007, it’s a celebration bitches!

My New Years Eve celebration included:

1.) Spent the night with two beautiful women and friends, Janise & Shay.
2.) Used the two VIP tickets I received for Club Dreemz in Philly.
3.) Shared a bathroom with this girl who desperately wanted to fix her makeup after an altercation with the barmaid.
4.) Danced with countless numbers of future baby-mama’s.
5.) At 12:00AM EST on Jan. 1 2007, I was being sandwiched by 3 dancing girls taking shots of grain alcohol & apple juice.
6.) No champagne to be found, anywhere. Which was good because I don’t drink the stuff.
7.) Copious amounts of heat, sweat and body odor (not me though)
8.) Saw the fireworks on the Delaware River.
9.) Brought two shirts, changed wardrobe often. Like Clark Kent & Superman.
10.) Got home safely.

So, this is how I spent my New Year after turning down an invitation to New York (Will do that next year). Feel free to share your New Years Eve story

01/01/2007 | Life, Philadelphia, Photography | 2 Comments