Luck is winning the lottery.
There is no such thing as luck. Continue reading
This Week in Hip-Hop: Mother’s Day Edition
11 May
My new workout video.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I though we’d take a look at some of the best hip-hop tracks relating to their momma’s. Continue reading
The Week in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z, A Cole Summer, Gilbere’s Trailer and “The New” Kanye West
3 May
My new workout video.
New releases from Jay-Z, J. Cole and the “Next Kanye West”. Continue reading
Odd Future Get Slammed For “Most Racist Commercial in History”
1 May
Pepsi Co recently pulled this commercial after a backlash of negative feedback. The Mountain Dew commercial was called racist and mysoginistic. With some ad veterans even calling it the most racist commercial… ever.
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Wazing Through Los Angeles
22 Apr
Photo Credit:Train of Thought Collective
I just returned from a productive and amazing trip through the City of Angels. As with any trip to LA, I knew I would spend plenty of time on the road. Even driving from Santa Monica to Venice was an ordeal. And it’s only few miles away! Luckily I had two things with me that make any drive bearable. You already know Waze is one of them. And in addition, I had some sweet jams. Continue reading
A Kickstarter Campaign That Aims To Make Tech Available To The Masses
16 Apr
Check out Ondi’s Kickstarter Campaign!
You may remember that about 6 months ago, Sundance Winning director Ondi Timoner and the good folks at A Total Disruption swung by our Waze Palo Alto offices to give viewers a behind the scenes look at our application. Continue reading
How I Became Ridiculously Good at Remembering Names (And You Can Too!)
4 Apr
Besides my glorious head of hair and semi-decent grasp of French, I get complimented on my ability to remember names. I never really gave it much thought, because it’s a skill I’ve had since I was young. But as I’ve entered my professional career, I have come to appreciate my skill more and more. It’s no secret that remembering names is the fastest way to build trust and rapport. Those of us have the skill use it to build relationships that propel our personal and profesional lives. Those that don’t have it meanwhile, chalk it up as not being one of their skills or just being “bad at names.” But the truth is anyone can be ridiculously good at remembering names. Continue reading
Come So Far, So Far To Go
2 Apr
It was a year ago yesterday that I landed in the South Bay. At the time, I had no idea what would lie ahead. But looking back, I cannot help but be grateful for all the lessons and blessings that were given to me. Continue reading
My Most Anticipated Album of 2013 (And It’s Not Kanye or Jay-Z)
29 Mar
From LA, via PHI
The hip hop community is slated to hear some monstrous albums in the upcoming months. After a brief hiatus, the Lonely Stoner Kid CuDi returns with an April release of Indicud. Also in April we will hear Talib Kweli’s latest offering, Prisoner of Conscious. Over at Roc Nation, J. Cole is looking to surpass the success of his 2011 debut with Born Sinner later this year.
As the summer rolls on, rumors of albums by Kanye West and Jay-Z are sure to keep surfacing. Hip Hop DX reported that a possible title for Yeezy’s new album is I am God. Seems legit.
Despite the packed schedule of veteran releases, the album I’m most excited to hear… Continue reading
Same Sex. Same Love.
29 Mar
I’m certain that the Supreme Court justices will not be looking at our Facebook wall, tweets or instagram hash tags before they make a ruling on gay marriage. But I still cannot help but be impressed by the show of support and solidarity for such a serious issue. Continue reading
