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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Making Progress (MUST READ)!!!
Hello beautiful starchildren. I bring you cosmic love, greetings, and news of what's going on in my little chunk of the universe. But before getting to that news, I have a little surprise for you. Yes...you!
Just before my Nana got her wings, and fresh with inspiration from our many daily lovefests, I wrote a musical interlude that I'm dedicating to you. I tentatively titled it "Amethyst" but didn't want to say anything about it until I was finished recording it. Now that it's done, there are three possible titles for the track which, for now, is tentatively titled "Amethyst". Once the track is posted (either later today or tomorrow) my publicist will be sending out a poll asking each of you to choose the title that you think fits it best. The one that garners the most votes will be the one used to name the interlude - which, as I said before, will be included on the full CD/Album.
Next, I wanted to share some upcoming dates with you that are very important to me. My official promotion campaign is slated to begin on April 8, 2008, with promotional copies of my four-song EP scheduled to go to radio stations, trades, newspapers, mags, blogs, podcasts, etc. Also, note the EP will be released digitally on June 10, 2008.
As the campaign gains momentum, my producer, my manager, and I, will be focusing on completing and selecting the songs for the final album that is scheduled to be released sometime late fall/early winter. The digital EP will be titled "Flow" and the full CD/Album will be titled "Kozmik Sutraa". I will keep you posted on the actual release date of the CD/Album.
Somewhere in between now and then there will be photo shoots, band rehearsals, video shoots, promotional activities such as contests, interviews, etc. and many other events that I hope many of you will get to be a part of. To that end, my team will be contacting my friends who left their email addresses on the mailing list collector with updates, and my management will be contacting my friends who are on the virtual street team. For those who left your numbers on Broadtexter (on my profile), you will be getting voice or text notifications on your cell phones.
Finally, beginning tomorrow, you will begin to see spikes in my friends list (which we've held off doing for the last month or so). But since we all know who the intial "ride-or-die" crew is, we're going to make sure we stay connected all the way - hopefully all 2054 of you! In the meantime, all I've got to say is: "LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!"
Love you much,
Natassja
p.s. did you notice I left the squigglies off my name this time? How's that for some real progress?!
Just before my Nana got her wings, and fresh with inspiration from our many daily lovefests, I wrote a musical interlude that I'm dedicating to you. I tentatively titled it "Amethyst" but didn't want to say anything about it until I was finished recording it. Now that it's done, there are three possible titles for the track which, for now, is tentatively titled "Amethyst". Once the track is posted (either later today or tomorrow) my publicist will be sending out a poll asking each of you to choose the title that you think fits it best. The one that garners the most votes will be the one used to name the interlude - which, as I said before, will be included on the full CD/Album.
Next, I wanted to share some upcoming dates with you that are very important to me. My official promotion campaign is slated to begin on April 8, 2008, with promotional copies of my four-song EP scheduled to go to radio stations, trades, newspapers, mags, blogs, podcasts, etc. Also, note the EP will be released digitally on June 10, 2008.
As the campaign gains momentum, my producer, my manager, and I, will be focusing on completing and selecting the songs for the final album that is scheduled to be released sometime late fall/early winter. The digital EP will be titled "Flow" and the full CD/Album will be titled "Kozmik Sutraa". I will keep you posted on the actual release date of the CD/Album.
Somewhere in between now and then there will be photo shoots, band rehearsals, video shoots, promotional activities such as contests, interviews, etc. and many other events that I hope many of you will get to be a part of. To that end, my team will be contacting my friends who left their email addresses on the mailing list collector with updates, and my management will be contacting my friends who are on the virtual street team. For those who left your numbers on Broadtexter (on my profile), you will be getting voice or text notifications on your cell phones.
Finally, beginning tomorrow, you will begin to see spikes in my friends list (which we've held off doing for the last month or so). But since we all know who the intial "ride-or-die" crew is, we're going to make sure we stay connected all the way - hopefully all 2054 of you! In the meantime, all I've got to say is: "LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!"
Love you much,
Natassja
p.s. did you notice I left the squigglies off my name this time? How's that for some real progress?!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Superfriends - Blog No. 2
This is the second installment in my Superfriends blog series. This is where I get to share information about the sweetest friends ever, with the sweetest friends ever. I initially intended to leave each blog up for one week but after wrangling with myself over that limited time frame I’ve arbitrarily upped it to two weeks.
I would like to introduce you to four of my friends on My Space that mean the world to me. They are as important to me as the people who live in my physical world and I love them just the same.
CHRIS - MAKEUP ARTIST (AKA THA FACE)
My friend Chris has been in makeup for over 20 years and is passionate about his craft. He has worked for M.A.C. and currently works for Sephora, and last week,he celebrated a milestone birthday (happy belated birthday boo and shame on me for missing it). Besides looking absolutely fabulous on his natal day, Chris took some very stunning photos which he has shared with us in his pics section. He is a very gifted and talented soul who I’m very proud to call my friend and he is someone I think you should meet. Stop by and introduce yourself to my friend "THA FACE".
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HUSTLEBUNNY (AKA THE REVOLUTIONARY)
A line from her profile reads: "Im interested in you know the usual Saving the Youths, Ending the Violence & creating Unity..." If you still don’t get what she’s talking about after reading that line, then here’s the 411: She’s is Hustlebunny. She’s passionate, she’s rooted, she’s an activist who is about positive change and she’s a downright concerned citizen. In other words, she cares about what happens to people - especially children - and she abhors a society that is more committed to building prisons than educating its young. She has got my undivided attention...just click on the photo to give her yours... my friend Hustlebunny!
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GREGORY ALAN (AKA THE SMOOVE-GROOVEMEISTER)
Gregory Alan is an intelligent, articulate, talented, classy and thoughtful man. Not only has he become a solid mentor to me (this fact will probably surprise him), but he is also a very talented musician whom I admire immensely. One has only to listen to his music and to his lyrics to realize that he knows volumes about the affairs of the heart - (something that endears him to me even more; another fact that will surprise him!). Please take a minute to check out my friend Gregory Alan by clicking on his pic. You’ll easily see what I mean.
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ALYSSE (AKA LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE)
My friend Alysse is a precious ray of sunshine whose cheerful disposition keeps dark clouds at bay. The name really fits her as she really is the sweetest girl (she’s so sweet she even let me borrow that name for my headline...lol). Alysse is very talented (check out the poetry on her profile and the artwork in her pics) and is one of the smartest 20 year olds I know. Please stop by and say hello to her when time permits.
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I would like to introduce you to four of my friends on My Space that mean the world to me. They are as important to me as the people who live in my physical world and I love them just the same.
CHRIS - MAKEUP ARTIST (AKA THA FACE)
My friend Chris has been in makeup for over 20 years and is passionate about his craft. He has worked for M.A.C. and currently works for Sephora, and last week,he celebrated a milestone birthday (happy belated birthday boo and shame on me for missing it). Besides looking absolutely fabulous on his natal day, Chris took some very stunning photos which he has shared with us in his pics section. He is a very gifted and talented soul who I’m very proud to call my friend and he is someone I think you should meet. Stop by and introduce yourself to my friend "THA FACE".
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HUSTLEBUNNY (AKA THE REVOLUTIONARY)
A line from her profile reads: "Im interested in you know the usual Saving the Youths, Ending the Violence & creating Unity..." If you still don’t get what she’s talking about after reading that line, then here’s the 411: She’s is Hustlebunny. She’s passionate, she’s rooted, she’s an activist who is about positive change and she’s a downright concerned citizen. In other words, she cares about what happens to people - especially children - and she abhors a society that is more committed to building prisons than educating its young. She has got my undivided attention...just click on the photo to give her yours... my friend Hustlebunny!
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GREGORY ALAN (AKA THE SMOOVE-GROOVEMEISTER)
Gregory Alan is an intelligent, articulate, talented, classy and thoughtful man. Not only has he become a solid mentor to me (this fact will probably surprise him), but he is also a very talented musician whom I admire immensely. One has only to listen to his music and to his lyrics to realize that he knows volumes about the affairs of the heart - (something that endears him to me even more; another fact that will surprise him!). Please take a minute to check out my friend Gregory Alan by clicking on his pic. You’ll easily see what I mean.
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ALYSSE (AKA LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE)
My friend Alysse is a precious ray of sunshine whose cheerful disposition keeps dark clouds at bay. The name really fits her as she really is the sweetest girl (she’s so sweet she even let me borrow that name for my headline...lol). Alysse is very talented (check out the poetry on her profile and the artwork in her pics) and is one of the smartest 20 year olds I know. Please stop by and say hello to her when time permits.
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Friday, March 14, 2008
Nana Got Her Wings
On Wednesday, my dad called to tell me that my grandmother - his mother and my "Nana" - made her transition from this world into the next. I am sad because I will never again see her in the physical. However, I feel glorious because I was able to experience her in my life up until that moment.
The memories have already started flooding in and I expect them to continue. She was a beautiful and accomplished woman and I will miss her dearly!
~Nat~
The memories have already started flooding in and I expect them to continue. She was a beautiful and accomplished woman and I will miss her dearly!
~Nat~
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Superfriends - Blog No. 1
Hello Family! I'd like to introduce you to four of my special friends whose My Space profiles you are welcome to visit at any time. They are the most amazing friends who, like you, are simply irreplaceable to me. So when time permits, please check out their profiles and be sure to say hello. Also, you can add them as your friends if you like...remember, good friends are hard to come by!
LADIES FIRST:
SHELIA (aka TINKERBELL)
Chicago, IL
Shelia plays the flute, loves to travel, sing and play music; she also loves meeting new people over the internet. She has an amazing sense of humor and can be found online cracking her friends up with her witty messages at any given time!
If you are a Peabo Bryson fan, be sure to link her - you won't be sorry. One sidenote... Shelia can easily be considered one of my serious internet partners in crime and she and I share a fondness for "FMPs" (*Nat keeping a straight face*). If you don't know what that is you better ask somebody! lol.
Please stop by and say hello to Shelia by clicking on the link below.
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CLAUDIO (aka LATINIUS LOVERUS)
New Jersey
Claudio is a bit on the shy side and does not issue a lot of information about himself over the internet. However, I am proud to tell you that he is an excellent writer who has had his poetry published and has a wonderful gift for repartee.
Claudio is the quintessential Latin Lover (just ask him) and is a very creative writer. He maintains a blog at: http://septemberslumber.blogspot.com/
and also writes at: http://www.editred.com/Latin_Lover.
Please be sure and support this artist!
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WoRdPLaY (aka The Fierce & The Furious)
San Pedro
This artist says it best in his own words:
"Beneath all of what we think, lies the truth. It is the greatest feat, yet the harshest realization, to find out that you're not who you thought you were. Some people live their whole lives and never know the truth. Others know and never truly live. What purpose has the voice that is not heard and how is one heard with no voice. Wordplay, the artistic use of word association, also known as, a play on words. It is a fundamental element of rap, hip-hop, and emceeing. It is often displayed with wit or humor, and in my case, intellect. It is the exhibition of one's ability to formulate relations between the unconnected. I am not a rapper. I am a lyricist, a poet, and an artist. I have been blessed with not only a voice, but also words. I am WoRdPLaY: the unknown artist." ...And there's plenty more where that came from.
A true wordsmith, WoRdPLaY is one of the most excellent spoken word artists that I've come across on My Space. I love his spirit and his talent. But his writing is just as ferocious...if you read his blogs you will see what I mean. The man has a way with WoRdS!
Stop by my friend WoRdPLaY'spage and show him your love and support. Also let him know that you're feeling his work.
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NATE KIZERIAN (aka BOUNTIFUL THUNDER)
Bountiful, Utah
His genre listing says Funk/Jazz/Fusion and that's the truth, 'cause this is one funky bassman (bass player)! Don't take my word for it, just click on the link to his My Space and take a listen. Lightning fast licks and funk-laden thunder are the order of the day up in that piece.
Stop by and say hello to Nate and show him crazy love!
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LADIES FIRST:
SHELIA (aka TINKERBELL)
Chicago, IL
Shelia plays the flute, loves to travel, sing and play music; she also loves meeting new people over the internet. She has an amazing sense of humor and can be found online cracking her friends up with her witty messages at any given time!
If you are a Peabo Bryson fan, be sure to link her - you won't be sorry. One sidenote... Shelia can easily be considered one of my serious internet partners in crime and she and I share a fondness for "FMPs" (*Nat keeping a straight face*). If you don't know what that is you better ask somebody! lol.
Please stop by and say hello to Shelia by clicking on the link below.
__________________________________________________
CLAUDIO (aka LATINIUS LOVERUS)
New Jersey
Claudio is a bit on the shy side and does not issue a lot of information about himself over the internet. However, I am proud to tell you that he is an excellent writer who has had his poetry published and has a wonderful gift for repartee.
Claudio is the quintessential Latin Lover (just ask him) and is a very creative writer. He maintains a blog at: http://septemberslumber.blogspot.com/
and also writes at: http://www.editred.com/Latin_Lover.
Please be sure and support this artist!
__________________________________________________
WoRdPLaY (aka The Fierce & The Furious)
San Pedro
This artist says it best in his own words:
"Beneath all of what we think, lies the truth. It is the greatest feat, yet the harshest realization, to find out that you're not who you thought you were. Some people live their whole lives and never know the truth. Others know and never truly live. What purpose has the voice that is not heard and how is one heard with no voice. Wordplay, the artistic use of word association, also known as, a play on words. It is a fundamental element of rap, hip-hop, and emceeing. It is often displayed with wit or humor, and in my case, intellect. It is the exhibition of one's ability to formulate relations between the unconnected. I am not a rapper. I am a lyricist, a poet, and an artist. I have been blessed with not only a voice, but also words. I am WoRdPLaY: the unknown artist." ...And there's plenty more where that came from.
A true wordsmith, WoRdPLaY is one of the most excellent spoken word artists that I've come across on My Space. I love his spirit and his talent. But his writing is just as ferocious...if you read his blogs you will see what I mean. The man has a way with WoRdS!
Stop by my friend WoRdPLaY'spage and show him your love and support. Also let him know that you're feeling his work.
__________________________________________________
NATE KIZERIAN (aka BOUNTIFUL THUNDER)
Bountiful, Utah
His genre listing says Funk/Jazz/Fusion and that's the truth, 'cause this is one funky bassman (bass player)! Don't take my word for it, just click on the link to his My Space and take a listen. Lightning fast licks and funk-laden thunder are the order of the day up in that piece.
Stop by and say hello to Nate and show him crazy love!
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Friends are Forever
The marketing minds that created the slogan: "Diamonds are Forever" were way off the mark and didn't even know it. Although that tagline has undoubtedly helped the Diamond industry to sell millions of diamonds over time, diamonds are not forever...no more so than amethysts or rubies, sapphires or emeralds, topaz or opals, etc. etc. etc. - you get the picture.
But friends..? Ah, that's a whole other story. Good friends are the stuff that solid relationships and wonderful timeless memories are made of - whether our friends are in a physical plane or virtual plane; whether they are related to us or not. Good friends are priceless. And more than any diamond, good friends ARE forever. You can always count on a friend to be there for you - no stone can do that no matter how precious!
In celebration of my own friends (meaning "YOU"), I am starting a weekly blog that will bring focus to your My Space page and allow you to meet each other. You should all cross each others' virtual paths at least once. (It's amazing, because the proverbial "SIX" degrees of separation" appears to have been summarily reduced to "ONE" by My Space...and all in one fell swoop!)
Maintaining this new blog is going to be the best part of my experience here. Mainly because I'll be getting a chance to feature the people who give me so much support and love on a regular basis.
The blog will be called Superfriends! Stay tuned...
~Natassja~
But friends..? Ah, that's a whole other story. Good friends are the stuff that solid relationships and wonderful timeless memories are made of - whether our friends are in a physical plane or virtual plane; whether they are related to us or not. Good friends are priceless. And more than any diamond, good friends ARE forever. You can always count on a friend to be there for you - no stone can do that no matter how precious!
In celebration of my own friends (meaning "YOU"), I am starting a weekly blog that will bring focus to your My Space page and allow you to meet each other. You should all cross each others' virtual paths at least once. (It's amazing, because the proverbial "SIX" degrees of separation" appears to have been summarily reduced to "ONE" by My Space...and all in one fell swoop!)
Maintaining this new blog is going to be the best part of my experience here. Mainly because I'll be getting a chance to feature the people who give me so much support and love on a regular basis.
The blog will be called Superfriends! Stay tuned...
~Natassja~
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