12.29.2008

High Water Music : ♥



zshare.net/download/53198220645f23fe/

My LA link sends me music newsy emails and last night, I opened the inbox to this treat. High Water Music is doing outrageous things and their artist cast is stacked with folks like John Robinson, DJ Spinna, Sadat X. and Fresh Daily. Mmmm. Enjoy. Thank you J.K.

xoxo - S.

12.25.2008

How It Goes

I don't stop working.

I really don't.

It's kinda bad.

As much as I wanted to see my brother spin tonight *sigh* we have other things that HAVE to get done.

So this is how it looked as soon as Sara, Traicy, Yonkers, and the rest of the fam left.


Think.


Look and Remind.


Go In. *SIDENOTE TO KENNY* You see all those files? The mixtape ANNND other things are getting done HOMIE!


Blessings
Rae♥

P.S.
Pharrell looks so fascinating on my desktop *sigh*

R.I.P. Eartha Mae Kitt



amazing is an understatement.



Blessings
Rae♥

Dear Kenny, AKA *WHAAA WHHHAAAA*



I shouldn't have went to bed singing this song....nor should I have woke up singing it.

I'm upset.

Like I didn't wake up singing JOY TO THE WORLD....I woke up singing "NOWWWW HERREE WE GOO AGAINNNNNN"

I must admit....the best part isn't even the singing....its him talking at the end.

L.A. ALL DAMN DAY!

Blessings
Rae♥

12.23.2008

A 2008 PDX Hip Hop Wrap Up



For the double dub, on Local Cut.

http://localcut.wweek.com/2008/12/23/a-pdx-hip-hop-year-end-wrap-up/

xoxo - S.

The Headphone Massacre



look at this horrible mess.

look at it!

DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN!

My name is Ragen Fykes...and I am now looking for headphone sponsorship.

*sigh*

Blessings
Rae♥

12.22.2008

This Time Next Month

Our President WILL be Black....
The M64 collaboration will continue...
I'll still be Cuban & Creole...
I'll have more clothes in my closet...

AND....



THE RETURN OF LOST...SEASON 6....THE FINAL SEASON...SHALL BEGIN!!

OH THANK GOD!! THANK GOD!!!! THANK GOD!!!

*DOES THE ROBOT*

OH GREAT SCOTT!!!

Blessings
Rae♥

Does It Make It Better Cause It's Prada?


Yes...Yes It does.

Blessings
Rae♥

Why I Can't See Sara



I want her Artichoke Dip right now...
I miss Nina...
I'd rather be watching Sex & The City...
Drinking tea...
Cracking jokes...
Talking with Yonkers...
*sigh*
I MISS SARA!!!

Blessings
Rae♥

P.S.
I guess I'm not leaving...

12.21.2008

When Dragons, Witches, and Frilly Top Men Make Music Videos

Straight from instant message of DonWill.

Don this....cheered me up in so many ways. Thank you.

Lost Cleanse ALL DAY!



Blessings
Rae♥

P.S.
Okay this time I'm serious...I'll be right back.

12.20.2008




xoxo - S.

Pandora's Box



i thought...now i don't think.
i used to....now i'm not.
i once was...now i just am.
however...my name is still Ragen.

Blessings
Rae♥

p.s.
i'll be back....

12.19.2008

Universal DJ Sect & Moloko's Plus : ♥



Moloko's (3967 N. Mississippi St. / 503.288.6272) is one of THE prettiest, plushest, flyest bars in Portland. Tucked away on Mississippi Street and sitting between one of Portland's few authentic bodegas and across the street from Sameunderneath Clothing's new locale, Moloko's is full of white leather chaises and couches, a warm lengthy bar where sit jars and jars of marinating homemade infused Vodkas (they carry so many flavors from the norm like Peach and Vanilla to the obscure like Lavender, Green Tea and Sundried Tomato). At the far right end of the bar is an Atari, equipped with a shoebox full of games (free to play). Just past this lovely 80's flashback is the bar's spacious, heated outdoor patio, where you'll find large co-op tables and smaller, more intimate nooks and crannies to sink into. The bar staff is gorgeous and pleasant but the weekly deejays are Moloko's diamond.

One of my favorites (I've seen and heard so many talented people - the supply of quality, vinyl, hip hop-tinted deejays is exquisite) is Universal DJ Sect, who spins Saturdays at Moloko's. Universal has been a Portland hip hop feature for years and years, his vinyl collection (his specialty is original hip hop breaks, funk and soul) is outstanding and he is the proud deejay, producer and insanely talented beat miner for Portland's Animal Farm and emcee Serge Severe, who just dropped his second LP, Concrete Techniques. Following his premier, Orangutan Slang, Concrete Techniques is a beautifully crafted musical offering which has been enjoying high praise across the city (and nation).

Go. To Moloko's. On a Saturday.

xoxo - S.

12.16.2008

Hello.


I've never been in this place before.

the place where you have to recognize who you REALLY are.

honestly coming to grips with what you have and what you don't.

being confident in the have....and willing to grow in the don't.

I'd like to introduce myself...my name is Ragen Fykes.

Blessings
Rae♥

Aye! Aye! Lil' _______


I'll be back...I promise.
Write.
Record.
Record.
Write.
I'm just trying to make A-SIDE BANGERS HOMIE! (c) Ohmega

Blessings
Rae♥

12.15.2008

Bobbito Garcia : The Q & A



A green room interview with Bobbito Garcia - As seen on wweek.com and Bobbito's bouncemag.com

Xoxo - S.

12.13.2008

A PDX Bizarre




Fuck buying presents in our gutter economy. Most of my friends are broke and unemployed anyway. Why add stress to an already stressed out time of year?

Don't know about you all but this Holiday season, if one more person tries to pass off a tapered aromatherapy candle (although I am stressed), pack of Hanes ankle socks (it is cold outside) or a can of Progressive Lentil soup (I am hungry) to me in the name of gift-giving, I'll have to change my secret clubhouse handshake. So this year, I'll be encouraging my damn self and all my loved ones to buy interesting, thought-provoking, locally-crafted gifts. Lucky for us, my wildin', stylin' girl Heather Treadway (Paperdoll Fashions) to the rescue. Opened my inbox this morning to find the above flyer. I know there's all kinds of craftastic shindigs around town in the next couple weeks so find yourself one that fits and spend that government unemployment check wisely.

xoxo - S.

12.12.2008

Need Something To Do Tonight?!?!?



Then you should hit up Mr. Leigh Feldman (the man behind Hot Mess @ Tube, Snap! 90's Dance Party @ Holocene and the growing number of MASSIVE parties being held around town - Umm, MASSIVE II last Saturday at the Crown Room was so bananas, see the photo proof above - who is pretty much the illest mo fo us trillas know (well, that and he lets me lick his nipples sometimes), set up an impressive and extensive email blast list that goes out once or twice or thrice a week depending on how much fun shit there is going on in the city with EVERYTHING you ever wanted and needed to know event-wise for Portland. Seriously. It's that good. Here's a cut and paste of this weekend's blast from him (usually he includes jpeg attachments of all the flyers too) so you can peep the skill sets.

How can you be down? So easy. Like Sunday morning. Just hit him with an email asking to be added and for any promoters / party people out there throwing an event, holler at him as well with a description of your event plus a flyer attachment, if you have one. And voila! Party central, here you come.

twocliche@gmail.com

This has been a Trilla PSA from Leigh, to me, to you. Enjoy.

So much, so much, so much.

So much in fact that I am just sending this out as text with no
flyers. That would rival the ridiculousness that is all of the events
going on this weekend. There are some goodies! And I know that there
are some super cool themed house parties for which I am also excited.

See you all out and about!

Leigh


Thursday...
Soul Nite @ Rotture (soul dance party)
The Bloodies @ Twilight (rock)
Bobbito at the Fix Two Year Anniversary @ Someday Lounge (hip hop)
Digital Mystikz & Sub Swara @ Berbati's (dubstep / dnb)
Evil One @ Aura (dj / drinks)
Max Bass @ Buelaland (dj)
Wow & Flutter CD Release Party @ Doug Fir
One Easy Piece Party @ Low Brow Lounge (party)
Jason Flynn @ Dante's (electro / fire dancers)
Emilia Kayne @ Fada Salon (fashion)
No Teeth @ Tube (rock)
Indulgence @ Hawthorne Theater (burlesque performance show)
Chase Manhattan & Nickey Barnes @ Club Calabash (electro)
Bladen County Record Showcase @ Holocene (indie rock)


Friday...
French Miami @ Hush (electro rock)
Army Thrill Kill Party @ Ash Street Lofts (party)
House Show w/ Reverse Dotty & White Fang @ Space (electro rock)
Pink Slip Party w/ Hoop Dreams, Doktor Adam & Freak Outy @ Holocene
(dance party)
Kulturszene @ Branx (minimal electro)
DJ Izm @ Tiger Bar (hip hop)
Down South Sallie @ Tea Zone (singer songwriter)
Frank James Fashion Show @ Frank James (fashion / music)
Evil One @ Ibiza (dj / drinks)
Hostile Tapeover @ Blue (art show / dj)
Lucero @ Berbati's (rock)
Loftspace Art @ Loftspace Gallery (art)
Vibe Dance Concert @ Event Space (dance performance / party)
Comic-spy Drama @ Disjecta (theater / party)
White Christmas Party @ Bossanova (party / burlesque show)
Tiny Tim In Hell @ Blackfish Gallery (theater)
Soul Stew w/ Aquaman @ Goodfoot
Do Jump @ Echo Theater (dance performance)

Saturday...
Evan Alexander @ Pala (chill lounge music)
Iron Bartender @ Crown Room (benefit party / dance party / drinks)
Private Space w/ DJ Santo @ Someday Lounge (art / music / dj)
Dirty Bird Xmas Party @ 2410 (electro / dubstep / art / visual projections)
Re:de:fine @ Covert Gallery (art)
Killingsworth Day Show @ Red House (rock)
DJ CC @ Crush (dj)
HyDrive @ The Hutch (electro / party)
Rose City Sires Calendar Release Party @ E-Room (party)
Rebel Drones @ East End (rock)
Supernature Party w/ E*3, Copy and BJ @ Branx (electro)
Blow Pony @ Eagle (electro hip hop)
Robots & Empire @ Cabalosso (rock)
Club Crooks @ East Chinatown Lounge (hip hop)
One the One w/ John Slaten of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe @ Goodfoot (funk band)
Hellish Holiday Bash @ Fez Ballroom (burlesque / fire dancers / party)
Punk vs Hip Hop: Altar Boys & Mic Crenshaw @ Coop (punk / hip hop)
Bicycle Film Fest Party w/ Beyonda & Dun Diggy @ Holocene (movie / dance party)
Pastors Wives EP Release Party @ Rotture (music / book reading)

Sunday...
Spectre Sunday Showcase @ Rontoms (indie rock / acoustic rock)
Pop Tart @ Holocene (dance party)
Red Dart Brewery Day Party @ Sauvie's Brew House (drinks)
Crafty Wonderland Art & Sample Fashion Sale @ Oregon Convention Center
(art / fashion)
Cenka Photography Show @ Industrial Space (art)
Panther & Explode Into Colors @ Rotture (electro rock)
Record Swap and Purchase Party @ Slabtown (records / bands)
Comic Art Show @ Guapo (art / book reading)

Frank James Clothing : Grand Opening



Yah! And their ish looks filthy nice. Go tonight to see the goods in living color and check their blogosphere HERE.

xoxo - S.

12.07.2008

It's All In The Sacks

*sigh* Malik needed some house slippers. These are the only KIND I'm allowed to buy.


Blessings
Rae♥

12.06.2008

Because I ♥ You.

...thats why.



Blessings
Rae♥

12.04.2008

BOBBITO GARCIA : ♥



This is not a test. The man behind all things good in the free world will be plunking his Puerto Rican booty down in Portland to man the decks for The Fix's 2nd Anniversary next Thursday night at the Someday Lounge. I don't believe Bobbito has ever been to Portland (holler at me if I'm mistaken) and I. Am. Excited.

Xoxo - S.

A lot happening.






Official Trillaboo co-sign effect on all of the above. Plus - The Fix tonight is a three-way banger, pause (haha - I see you Kenny Fresh!), birthday bash for a trio of Thrilla cats who are all deserving of b/day lap dances and shots. All night.

Binny Boo Bear, Hi-Res Timmy and Miah Mouse, we say that to say this: HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See your sweet arses tonight.

Xoxo - S.

Bornday ♥

We got Deuce for One today.


She'll C-Walk on you and then end it with a Top-Rock (try to imagine that). Her dog is a tad bit cooler than she is...*sigh* T.R.O.Y. *pun*. She reminded me to NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER SETTLE because I was worth so MUCH MORE. If I didn't have Jamilah in my life...LOL I'd have NO ONE to be SUPER LOUD WITH...I MEAN SUPER LOUD...HOMIE WE ARE LOUD!!
I ♥ you Jamilah.
Happy Birthday.


He's double jointed, isn't afraid to pop, lock, annnnd drop it on that a$$, almost dresses better than me, and IS MOST DEF. Blacker than me. If I didn't have Binny in my life....WHO WOULD I DO THE ROBOT WITH?!?!?!
I ♥ you Binny.
Happy Birthday.

Blessings
Rae♥

P.S.
Thank you both for believing in me.

12.03.2008

Sicky Icky Icky



I know your tired of seeing light weight "abstract" photos of myself but....IT IS what IT IS.
I'm Sick.
The Week of The Blu Show.
Amongst Other THANGS.
*sniff* *sniff*

Blessings
Rae♥