Splattered blood tastes like paint if you close your eyes

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Everyone has a story

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We've all lived. Some more than others, but it was life none the less.

We all have a story. It may not be the story we wanted, but it is important none the less.

I'm so intrigued by everyone's story. I want to talk to you. Feel the energy you continue to exude.

Tell me your story. Please.

Just Look Around... I'm Beamin

Im telling Your story wherever I perform...

M.I.A. - Born Free

I had absolutely no choice BUT to share. If you have not seen it, I strongly advise that you watch ALL 9 minutes and 5 seconds of this video. Talk about a message.... M.I.A. really did it with this one. I'm sure there will be major talk, plenty go-againsters of such a controversial video but... I think shit like this needs to be seen. Just to give folks a different perspective. I think the song and the video fit perfectly together. Director Romain Gavras has quite a vision. The shit's crazy. I beg of you... watch the whole video. The graphics are.....clean. 17 thumbs up from me. Time to get CHAP.

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Lola I love you

I've talked to a few people in my life. Each person has left me with something valuable. Most recently I talked to Lola(not her real name) and she told me her story. Long story in one sentence, Lola is anorexic and has been for some time now. Thank you Lola for talking to me.

*interview coming soon*

Don't worry. I'll catch you baby

Free will told me to end this

It told me nothing better would come from this hole.

Oblivion of the masses,

free will showed me a way out

Sometimes

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Roll With The Fucking Punches"

They Call Him Big Dog

Where do I start?! No really, where the fuck do I start with this? I'm blown away. Am I late? Does everyone else know about shit like this? Is this normal?! I mean yes.. we've heard of robots and such but this shit has reflexes!!!! What's next?! ... Emotions? ... an opinion?! lol I mean really.. I was SO thrown off when I saw this. I didn't know what to expect. It kind of looks like a spider minus the other four legs. Fuck...this shit is CREEPY as all get out. I did find myself at times feeling bad like... he was embarrassed for stumbling around like that. I say HE as if it has a gender... smh. See... it has begun already. Well... I hope Big Dog doesn't come after Boston Dynamics for putting it through all this torturous training. lol. Shit... enjoy.. if you can.

S.O.A.D.

With intentions to switch shit up a bit, I figured I'd throw up one of my all time favorite bands, System of A Down. Their sound can "Mezmerize" with the ability to "Hypnotize" you and fill you with an unbearable sense of "Toxicity".. they'll make you want to "Steal This Album." Okay... that was corny. Really, really corny. But I tried. For those of you who don't know, those were the names of their last four albums put together in a rather terrible sentence. Moving on... The video below is from their second album "Toxicity." There's a dope message, it's an interesting video and the sound is ever so pleasing. They're like hardcore rock, lowkey alternative on Wednesdays with a hint of heavy metal for dessert after every meal... without fail. We've got another CHAP one for you. Please do enjoy!

"Aerials in the sky. When you lose small mind you free your life."

It Shouldn't Have Been You

I mean... some shit, you can just relate to. I'm almost sure 85% of folk who've heard or are on their way to hearing this song... can relate. I would go into a story or 7 of how I "fell in love" with someone I shouldn't have but I will spare you the details. You almost can't help but to love this song. It's like she's singing your very thoughts.

"You spurn my natural emotions, you make me feel like dirt...and I'm hurt. And if I start a commotion, I run the risk of losing you... and that's worse."

You mean to tell me you've never pushed your true happiness aside to feel someone's temporary high? I didn't think so. People are like drugs... we often find ourselves addicted and although we yearn to be sober, the high is constantly calling us back.

So.... The Noisettes, who have yet to disappoint me have come out with a cover to The Buzzcocks "Ever Fallen In Love With Someone You Shouldn't've" (I didn't even know you could do that "shouldn't've?"... wow) Anyway, below I've posted the new video, along with the original. I must say they did quite a job on the remake of it and the video is INSANE... Enjoy.

Paint your nails and dig into something messy

Barbara Kruger...cartoonish and dope-ish? yeaa...dopeish

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Francesca Woodman...I never knew thee

Marilyn Minter is amazing. The colors. oh the colors+the images= a happy(still creepy) me

Soundtrack to My Life (Unrefined is definitely better)

DatNewCudi.com: KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Directed by Jason Goldwatch) from DatNewCudi / DP on Vimeo.

found via http://www.lupefiasco.com/blog/

This is by far my favorite track of Cudi's. Not only because it exudes realness, but also because I can relate to it on soo many levels. Thats the type of shit that I’m talking about. When an artist (whether it be music, poetry, photography etc.) can elicit certain emotions from their audiences, when they can just cause you feel some type of way just by listening to or viewing their shit… That is what constitutes an artist.

MLove

Melissa Leslie, also known as MLove , creates stories with her paintbrush. Emotion bleeds through her paintings. She's rather refreshing. Allow her work to inspire you; http://www.mlovestudio.com/

The Artist

Stagnant Whirling

(image via notcommonpeople)

I stood in the middle while you did what you're good at. once that became tedious, I tried to move. I wanted to run.
whirl whirl whirl around. Love sick to say the least.
Passion beneath my feet refusing to let me go.
And still you whirled. And still I stood. stand
Quick sand I would have preferred, but this is your dream, not mine
swirl whirl swirl swirl. I guess I'm in love

No Confirmation Needed

By now everyone should have witnessed...

Her Morning Elegance

Great imagery.
Beautiful song.

French

The term CHAP has a couple of definitions.
One meaning RAW.
In my opinion, this video is just that…… CHAP.

It Is I.

They say I’m creepy…

I exude yellow….

and I’m quite the chap.

No confirmation needed.

It Is I… and a little bit of you.