Artists Statement Revised

Hip Hop in Japan is a documentary, exploring Hip Hop's origins in Japan. This musical genre of lyrical rhymes and drums and hi- hats began in the late 70's in the urban boroughs of New York City. This quickly emerging sound would carry with it four elements which include, emcees, graffiti artists, break-dancers and DJ's. In Hip Hop in Japan, I had the pleasure of interviewing two well established  DJ's from Tokyo. They share with me their experiences with Hip Hop and the scene that it carries. Throughout the interview they share several stories, about their experience and they allowed me to follow them for one night to see the hip hop scene for myself. In essence, this documentary gives my audience insight to a culture adopted and adored by the Japanese.

Hip Hop In Japan incorporates, three mediums, video audio and pictures. With video I wanted to capture my interviewees personalities. Their personalities were essential to presenting this piece. Both interviewees moved the story along, from describing hip hop's begiggings  to what its like now. Audio was essential to keeping my audience interested, that is why I added background music to my piece. The pictures were used as b-roll to give my audience an idea of who my interviewees were referring to.

This documentary gives hip hop fans all across the world an idea about how the hip hop scene is in Japan.  By watching this, my audience will see how  what started out as a imitation, as expressed in the interviews, became something that Japanese people love and have made their own. 

Day 4 Editing

OMG Editing is no joke. Im starting out in imovie then moving to final cut. I tried to work in final cut today but it was blowing me. FRUSTRATION! Oh the Aganogy and PAIN! I just need to get this out the way. Stressed out!

NEVA SAW MY LIFE FLASH BEFORE MY EYES!

Until today...I was almost run over by a bike all jokes a side..The Japanese are know for riding bikes everywhere...it is nuthin to them.

This guy on the bike was coming full speed at me on my right side. I had to think fast. My heart practically jumped out my chest. no B.S. LOL. 

On another note Im sick as dawG...(BOO)..I jus hope excuse me pray that i get better by my BDAY!

Day Three of Shoot

Today Interviewed DJ Cap again. His levels were too low from the previous recording. Im pretty confident that I got some good audio this time.

Besides that Dj Cap  listened to my musik and really likes it. He has a couple of connects in the music scene in Japan. Let's just say they love me. Lu Lu Bichon careers starts........NOW!

Jam Session

Dj cap one of my interviewees for my documentary, inivited me to a a lil jam session. It was preettyy cool...I have video of him fooling around he's funny. I joined in on the jam session i dont have video of that thought. I was nervous as hell, but I did it that's all I have to say.

After the jam session we all got a beer and parted ways. The area we were in is known as a place where artists/creative people live work and play. Its called Sugenami...accesible by Koneji train station. It also had a couple of nice clothing shops.

Here's video of Cap fooling around the song is titled DANIELLE! lol

HOMe Sickness Kickin In! Pt.2

Again today I found myself wanting to go home. Its just so close the end of the semester. Im catching the junioritis. I'm tired of the 40minute commute to and from school. I just wana come home to home cooked meal waiting for me. I know I sound like  a brat, but that's how I feel. As far as the music tip it doesn't help that I have writer's bloc. Just a lil stressed. Time to WU SAH!!!

I just miss all the people I love. I was on the train on my way home just thinking, bout how I much I miss them. I didn't see no familar faces, no one who looked like me, don't get me wrong I luv the Japanese, but unlike me their family is within their grasps. I got one more month..I know ima be good rest assure. Rest assure. 

BUT THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

Day two of Shoot

Today I went back to Shibuya Fm to get an interview with DJ Cap. Today i did more lateral work with the camera. I felt like i had better control of the camera today. 

MEDIA TAKEOVA real soon..Music, Movies, tv, radio, books...u name it. SM

Bored

Messing around wit iphoto.. who needs photoshop...sike i still need it but seriously u can add some nice effects to photos in iphoto.

Home Sickness Kickin In!

I want my Mommie, my Daddy, my Grandma, my Cusso and my lil Sista! My Car, My Room, My BED!!!! I miss my friends, I miss DC and ATL! :(

Famous INFJs

These famous people have the same characteristics as me. Im surprised to see Jamie Foxx's name on here. R.I.P. MLK. Im trying to be GREAT like you.

U.S. Presidents:

Martin Van Buren

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter

Nathaniel Hawthorne
Fanny Crosby, (blind) hymnist
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Fred McMurray (My Three Sons)
Shirley Temple Black, child actor, ambassador
Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader, martyr
James Reston, newspaper reporter
Shirley MacLaine (Sweet Charity, ...)
Piers Anthony, author ("Xanth" series)
Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie)
Tom Selleck
John Katz, critic, author
Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary)
U. S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL)
Billy Crystal
Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury)
Nelson Mandela
Mel Gibson
Carrie Fisher
Nicole Kidman
Jerry Seinfeld
Jamie Foxx
Sela Ward
Mark Harmon
Gary Dourdan
Marg Helgaberger
Evangeline Lilly
Tori May

UNIQ LO

UNiQ LO is a company Originally Branded in Tokyo. It is like the H&M of Tokyo. I went there today to grab a few items. 

GOOD PRICES!

Here's something I put together I was bored.

Jung Typology Test

A friend of mine forwarded this test to me. It asked about 70 question and from it the following came about.

You are:

• distinctively expressed introvert
  
• distinctively expressed intuitive personality
  
• moderately expressed feeling personality
  
• slightly expressed judging personality

Its pretty accurate I think.

My Type is Introverted iNtuiting Feeling Judging

Further Analysis shows the following

INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.

Why I'm MisUnderstood

INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood

Good Ol Intuition

Due in part to the unique perspective produced by this alternation between detachment and involvement in the lives of the people around them, INFJs may well have the clearest insights of all the types into the motivations of others, for good and for evil. The most important contributing factor to this uncanny gift, however, are the empathic abilities often found in Fs, which seem to be especially heightened in the INFJ type (possibly by the dominance of the introverted N function).

Empathetic

This empathy can serve as a classic example of the two-edged nature of certain INFJ talents, as it can be strong enough to cause discomfort or pain in negative or stressful situations. More explicit inner conflicts are also not uncommon in INFJs; it is possible to speculate that the causes for some of these may lie in the specific combinations of preferences which define this complex type. For instance, there can sometimes be a "tug-of-war" between NF vision and idealism and the J practicality that urges compromise for the sake of achieving the highest priority goals. And the I and J combination, while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most convoluted feelings.

Why I'm Creative

Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills. Many INFJs perceive themselves at a disadvantage when dealing with the mystique and formality of "hard logic", and in academic terms this may cause a tendency to gravitate towards the liberal arts rather than the sciences

First day of Documentary shoot.

Today myself and my Assistant Director as he would like to be called filmed at Shibuya FM 78.4  in Tokyo. It was an interesting experience. I felt very professional. I recorded Dj flourish live as he spun records for the radio show. DJ Cap is the host of  the show and they broadcast every thursday from 6pm-8pm. I even made a special guest appearance on air. Surprisingly censorship is not an issue on the radio here in Japan. The time went by so fast that I didn't even notice. 

Dj Cap and Dj flourish are cool peoples very cool. They were very supportive and they helped me out alot. Later that night we met up again to shoot some DJ's and get some footage from the clubs. Dj Cap and DJ Flourish pulled a lot of connects and got me and my AD in the clubs without a hassel. I had a press pass and everything. Some of the clubs included Club P, Club Asia, and Club Veunos. This particular night there was a special event going on with all the DJ's in Tokyo, perfect timing. With this event club goers paid a cover charge of 4000 yen to get into 11 different clubs. Yea 11! You could walk in and out of any one you want. I met several DJ's, Japanese Rappers, and Promoters. It was an incredible seen to watch. 

At the end of this documentary, I can tell that DJ Flourish and DJ Cap and I are going to have a good relationship. They just like to have a good time. DJ Cap will be Deejaying at club Asia on my birthday, my 21st!. And he's going to make sure I have a good time I can't wait.

When this documentray is completed I want my audience to see how dynamic DJ's are In Tokyo Japan.  

Here's some footage of some footage

The Coin BAR

This place's vibe is amazing and drinks are only 315. Yes three 15 all of them.  You can even get very small appetizers for a very low price. You meet a lot of foreigners and locals here that are willing to talk to you.

I have a couple of interesting encounters with a Canadian guy who couldn't stop talking and Japanese girl who insisted on telling me several times how beautiful I was. I was a lil uncomfortable, but I realized she was just being nice and wanted to be my friend.

Overall this place is nice and you definitely feel welcomed by everyone.

Mannequin or MAN?

Both! MAN EQUIN

CRAPE FACE

Harajuku is known for its fashion sense and taste.

Well You can also find tasty treats scattered trough out Harajuku.  They are called CREPES (pronounced CRAPES) the best thing known to wo-mankind.

YUMMY!