This Woman's Work

                                                                                           

What's Going on World,
                                   I had my first photo shoot today! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be,  and we walked away with some really great shots. I'm extremely excited about this upcoming year. Great things are going to happen. It's important to stay positive and continue to work hard. Speaking of working hard, I don't know many people who can match the work ethic of my good friend James Boyd. We went to high school together in Jax, and I've always had an admiration for his talent and dedication. With that said, I wanted to share on of his videos. I'm most impressed by his ability to isolate movement in the body, and how articulate it is. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
                                                                          'Til Next Time
                                                                                              Brentwood Slim

Over

                                                                                             

What's Going on World,
                                     It's been a LONG day today, however I'm still here for you all. I just wanted to share this video of the Berklee guys, again, doing yet another incredible arrangement. This time it's of Drake's song "Over." I really don't have much to say about it. You'll see.
                                                                                    Peace
                                                                                          Brentwood Slim

Corey Henry

                                                                                           

What's Going On World,
                                      It's been a really busy week. I've been preparing everything I need for this upcoming photo-shoot.  I hope life's been good to you. I just thought of one of my favorite videos that I'd like to share. It's of an organ player named Corey Henry. I can't begin to tell you how incredible, and inspirational it is watching this guy. I'm amazed that these kinds of gifts love in people. Enjoy it. Tell a friend about it.
                                                                                Til Next Time,
                                                                                                   Brentwood Slim

August Alsina

                                                                                                     

What's Happening World,
                                       I've just completed what seems like a very long shift at work, but I'm here. I was just on twitter and I came across a very gifted young man. He goes by the name of August Alsina,  from New Orleans. I just thought I would share a bit of his work, because it's definitely inspiration. I love the heart that's in his sound, which will only grow. So this is his cover of Lil Wayne's "How To Love." Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
                                                                               Peace
                                                                                     Brentwood Slim
                                                                   

HeartBeat

                                                                                               
What's Going On World,
                                     I've been listening to this song all day. It's called "Heartbeat" by Orlando Dixon. I had a previous post about the incredible work that he does. I love how smooth this record is. It kind of makes you want to get sexy and go out. Again, I'm looking forward to this kids future and the great work that awaits him. Hope you dig it.
                                                                      Peace,
                                                                               Brentwood Slim
                                                                                         

Role Model

                                                                                             

What's Happening World,
                                       I just thought I would share this video of David Banner, speaking on rappers being role models. I found it really interesting, his ideas of what people gravitate towards. Sex, Money, and fast cars. I wonder why? These subjects feel so common now, that it all kind of blends together. I'm a firm believer, that people need inspiration as much as they need club bangers. But it feels like positivity is looked over. What are your thought?
                                                                       Brentwood Slim

Bottoms Up

                                                                               
What's Going on World,
                                      So before I go to bed tonight, besides saying my prayers, I MUST share this video. It's an arrangement of Trey Songz's "Bottoms Up", by a group of guys who attend Berklee School of Music. Darion Ja'Von, Darek Cobbs, Rod Bonner, Anthony Nemhard, and George Parks. This is truly work that inspires me. I love that they didn't see it as an opportunity to show every trick that they knew, but to make a cohesive sound and choose the moments to come out of the groove. I'm looking forward to the future of these guys. Hope you enjoy it.
                                                              Peace,
                                                                     Brentwood Slim

Fear

                                                                                     

What's Up World,
                        I just thought I would share these words of wisdom today. It seems like sometimes the older we get, the easier it is to become bitter. Why harvest that "fear" when everyday you have an opportunity to do something great. Remember perfect love casts out fear. So you have to make a choice about how you want to live your life. From fear or from love. It's on you!
                                                                      Til Next Time,
                                                                                         Brentwood Slim
                                   

Caught Up

What's Going On World,
                                    I'm sorry, Again lol,  that we haven't connected in a week. I've been busy reading "Creating Passion Brands"by David Vinjamuri , as well as organizing my next move. I just want you all to know, to stay persistent. In whatever you do, consistency pays off. I also wanted to share this video. It's of my favorite drummer, Aaron Spears,  playing to Usher's song "Caught Up". He has such an incredible ability to go in and out of the groove, as well as really tasteful fills. Hope you enjoy.
                                                                             Til Next Time,
                                                                                                Brentwood Slim