gosh. i wish there was a toga every week! lmao I usually wouldnt do this but (shout out to the ZetaBeta Nupes). lol what a night!Saturday, April 11, 2009
that party last night was awfully crazy..
somebody HAD to tape it!!!!! please let me see the video. unfortunately i left my camera at home so i dont have any pictures of my own. here are a few stolen TOGA pix. TOGA 5 GOIN LIVE...!
gosh. i wish there was a toga every week! lmao I usually wouldnt do this but (shout out to the ZetaBeta Nupes). lol what a night!
gosh. i wish there was a toga every week! lmao I usually wouldnt do this but (shout out to the ZetaBeta Nupes). lol what a night!
aint no feelin like bein free....
After an intense game of questions, I came up with the idea for my next post. Lately, Ive been focusing on fulfilling the needs of me (mind, body, and soul). For once in my life I can honestly say I am happy. Not to say Ive been depressed for the past 19 (and a half) years but I finally feel as if I'm satisfying my needs rather than those of my peers. I have had random people actually ask me why I smile so much, or how come I am always happy. In no way is this emotion derived from the desire to change other people's feelings. Like i literally cannot help it. Why? Because I am free. Yeah, you might be able to argue that this is a lie due to the eternal regulations put in place by my parents, or the setup on the world that the government has developed; but for me it doesnt even get that far. I am free in not only my actions, but also my mind and soul. No one can control my thoughts...though they can try. No one can manage my feelings...though sometimes they can influence them. I am finally beginning to realize how true all the insane theories of life are that I once heard as a child. Dk.
just a thought.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
just a thought.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
RBTs X Bass Presents: I Heart Art
So a bunch of cool kids at school decided to come together and host an art show. This event gave students and friends of the university a chance to display their artwork. I am very happy I had the chance to be apart of this event:
If you are an artist and looking for help with distribution and other outlets to display your work visit: http://eclecticcru.blogspot.com. This is an all female marketing agency whose main focus is helping up and coming artists get recognized. I am a member of Sigma Tau Theta (Communications org) and we are hosting an Art Festival next week. If you know anyone who can sing, dance, rap, write poetry, draw, paint, etc. please let me know!
If you are an artist and looking for help with distribution and other outlets to display your work visit: http://eclecticcru.blogspot.com. This is an all female marketing agency whose main focus is helping up and coming artists get recognized. I am a member of Sigma Tau Theta (Communications org) and we are hosting an Art Festival next week. If you know anyone who can sing, dance, rap, write poetry, draw, paint, etc. please let me know!
graphic design?
Okay so I officially bought my own domain : www.sincerelydanielle.com. I am now in dire need of anyone who can help me get it together. If you or someone you may know is familiar with web design and graphics, I would greatly appreciate the help. Until then I will probably link the website to this blog.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Introducing Dominique Henry
The Odyssey of Dominique
The lights are dim, and all you can hear is the roaring howl of anxious fans awaiting the arrival of their respected idol. Cameras are flashing as spectators are consumed by the whimsical phenomenon before them. The fantasy soon becomes reality the very moment the graven image appears on stage. This mirage is merely a portion of the achievement Dominique Henry, singer/song-writer, would one day hope to achieve.
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Dominique has had access to all styles of music. Though many would classify her singing as Neo-Soul, Dominique is a Contemporary R&B artist, who has evolved with influences such as: Billie Holiday, Brandy, and Etta James.
Though Dominique has only been singing professionally for four years, she has been recognized for her voice ever since childhood. The church held the foundation of her singing, being that it gave her an exposed outlet for her voice. Unlike most other children, whom used sports and instruments to exhibit their individuality, Dominique used singing as her alternative avenue. Being a professional singer soon became Dominique’s calling, after performing in her eighth-grade talent show. She sung the Destiny’s Child hit “2nd Nature,” and received an astonishing response from the crowd.
As an up and coming artist Dominique has had to deal with the reality of the music industry, in addition to the harshness of non-believers. She feels as if having knowledge of the business aspect of the industry has worked to her advantage, however, the negativity of some people has been hard to deal with.
After a year of hard work and dedication, Dominique’s debut album, “Good Girl Blues” is scheduled to hit stores Tuesday, April 7th. Working, writing, and helping with the production of the album, are all dreams of hers which have finally come true. “Good Girl Blues,” serves as a reflection of the many experiences Dominique and her peers have found themselves apart of. “We all are good girls at heart who end up in bad situations.”
Similar to Houston-native Beyonce’ Knowles, and her alter-ego Sasha Fierce, Dominique believes there is a distinct difference in herself as the artist, and herself as the individual. Dominique Henry, the individual, is fairly private and family-oriented. Dominique, the artist, is more sociable and is quick to put herself out there.
When asked which she would choose if she could be a singer during any time period, Dominique immediately said, “The Motown Era.” She believes that she would really thrive during that era, simply because back then things were music-oriented, and focused on talent. Dominique’s fondness for Tina Turner goes beyond fascination, as she is amazed at her struggle and continuity as an entertainer.
With songs lyrically reflective of real-life experiences, Dominique hopes anyone who listens will be able to relate by remembering the feeling, or knowing someone who has. Dominique has had the opportunity to steer her dreams into reality, and she reminds us that hard work will eventually pay off. “If you can do it for free, you can do it and get paid.”
For more information on Dominique Henry, visit: http://www.lovedominique.com/. Album hits stores Tuesday, April 7th.
Danielle E. Mason
The lights are dim, and all you can hear is the roaring howl of anxious fans awaiting the arrival of their respected idol. Cameras are flashing as spectators are consumed by the whimsical phenomenon before them. The fantasy soon becomes reality the very moment the graven image appears on stage. This mirage is merely a portion of the achievement Dominique Henry, singer/song-writer, would one day hope to achieve.
Born and raised in Houston, TX, Dominique has had access to all styles of music. Though many would classify her singing as Neo-Soul, Dominique is a Contemporary R&B artist, who has evolved with influences such as: Billie Holiday, Brandy, and Etta James.
Though Dominique has only been singing professionally for four years, she has been recognized for her voice ever since childhood. The church held the foundation of her singing, being that it gave her an exposed outlet for her voice. Unlike most other children, whom used sports and instruments to exhibit their individuality, Dominique used singing as her alternative avenue. Being a professional singer soon became Dominique’s calling, after performing in her eighth-grade talent show. She sung the Destiny’s Child hit “2nd Nature,” and received an astonishing response from the crowd.
As an up and coming artist Dominique has had to deal with the reality of the music industry, in addition to the harshness of non-believers. She feels as if having knowledge of the business aspect of the industry has worked to her advantage, however, the negativity of some people has been hard to deal with.
After a year of hard work and dedication, Dominique’s debut album, “Good Girl Blues” is scheduled to hit stores Tuesday, April 7th. Working, writing, and helping with the production of the album, are all dreams of hers which have finally come true. “Good Girl Blues,” serves as a reflection of the many experiences Dominique and her peers have found themselves apart of. “We all are good girls at heart who end up in bad situations.”
Similar to Houston-native Beyonce’ Knowles, and her alter-ego Sasha Fierce, Dominique believes there is a distinct difference in herself as the artist, and herself as the individual. Dominique Henry, the individual, is fairly private and family-oriented. Dominique, the artist, is more sociable and is quick to put herself out there.
When asked which she would choose if she could be a singer during any time period, Dominique immediately said, “The Motown Era.” She believes that she would really thrive during that era, simply because back then things were music-oriented, and focused on talent. Dominique’s fondness for Tina Turner goes beyond fascination, as she is amazed at her struggle and continuity as an entertainer.
With songs lyrically reflective of real-life experiences, Dominique hopes anyone who listens will be able to relate by remembering the feeling, or knowing someone who has. Dominique has had the opportunity to steer her dreams into reality, and she reminds us that hard work will eventually pay off. “If you can do it for free, you can do it and get paid.”
For more information on Dominique Henry, visit: http://www.lovedominique.com/. Album hits stores Tuesday, April 7th.
Danielle E. Mason
Thursday, March 19, 2009
NORTH PADRE.
.imagine that. (lol that may be too much for you to handle right now. ill save it for later)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
the other side of the game.
A STORY BY DANIELLE ELISE.
as promised.
before i get to the good stuff. "is anything im doing brand new...feel like im in crazy competition with the past." read it again if you have to. Not here to hype drizzy up any further than im sure y o u already have, but its the truth. a melodic metaphor for something im sure we all think about daily. its like, how can we move on to be innovative when we are hounded by the thoughts of being the same. Pastor West began to talk about how we as people tend to become carbon copies, merely because the ideas we manufacture are initially absurd. (if you dont do it im positively, positive someone else will).
okay im ready...! "work aint honest..but it pays the bills." how will my story be told? [although she was imitated often..i felt like i was being myself]
So. what is the game? an obvious antonym (opposite) for life. i say antonym because this is something you dont PLAY with. i understand the game, S O M E T I M E S. Though its understood that we experiment in it...there is no room for horseplay. Through a series of fouls, interferences, and "un-playerlike" misconduct we learn the lessons that somehow keep us in line.
Elementary school we learned the difference between quality vs. quantity, but the values behind it hadnt become apparent until now. Lol. I remember being in Girl Scouts..and at the beginning of every meeting we'd recite the pledge: On my honor, I will try to serve GOD and my country..to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout law. (While holding up the girl scout sign of course). It never occured to me that those would be the principles that I would one day live my life by.
Now that the game has been established I believe it is our responsibility to reflect its contrasting exceptions and loopholes. "the OTHER side of the game." what you gone do when THEY come for you? because i tell yall right...yall think im wrong. Not to say that it wont work but all angles must be considered.
i often question who gave me the words that i came to give. completely ignoring the truth--> the ultimate and sole purpose for my being.
play it back from the top if you recognize real. my words are the only thing i can hold on to. so dont jock my issh.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
as promised.
before i get to the good stuff. "is anything im doing brand new...feel like im in crazy competition with the past." read it again if you have to. Not here to hype drizzy up any further than im sure y o u already have, but its the truth. a melodic metaphor for something im sure we all think about daily. its like, how can we move on to be innovative when we are hounded by the thoughts of being the same. Pastor West began to talk about how we as people tend to become carbon copies, merely because the ideas we manufacture are initially absurd. (if you dont do it im positively, positive someone else will).
okay im ready...! "work aint honest..but it pays the bills." how will my story be told? [although she was imitated often..i felt like i was being myself]
So. what is the game? an obvious antonym (opposite) for life. i say antonym because this is something you dont PLAY with. i understand the game, S O M E T I M E S. Though its understood that we experiment in it...there is no room for horseplay. Through a series of fouls, interferences, and "un-playerlike" misconduct we learn the lessons that somehow keep us in line.
Elementary school we learned the difference between quality vs. quantity, but the values behind it hadnt become apparent until now. Lol. I remember being in Girl Scouts..and at the beginning of every meeting we'd recite the pledge: On my honor, I will try to serve GOD and my country..to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout law. (While holding up the girl scout sign of course). It never occured to me that those would be the principles that I would one day live my life by.
Now that the game has been established I believe it is our responsibility to reflect its contrasting exceptions and loopholes. "the OTHER side of the game." what you gone do when THEY come for you? because i tell yall right...yall think im wrong. Not to say that it wont work but all angles must be considered.
i often question who gave me the words that i came to give. completely ignoring the truth--> the ultimate and sole purpose for my being.
play it back from the top if you recognize real. my words are the only thing i can hold on to. so dont jock my issh.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Spring Break in Barbados.
an antonym for my back-yard. 
such a great time i am having..or not. The sarcasm fulfills the needs of my imagination.
So far I have done nothing yet I dont really feel the need to dwell. For some reason I am s t i l l happy. go figure. mom & pop took me and the sisters shopping yesterday (a first) so i decided to take some pix in my new outfit lol. boredom prevails.
I had the camera on self-timer and was using the stiff end of its strap as a substitute for a tripod.
I absolutely have to start practicing. Truth be told Ive basically been doing what I said I wouldnt. Just TAKING PICTURES. I can do that with a disposable.
I thought of a new topic for my next REAL blog. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME. stay tuned to get the full picture.
I thought of a new topic for my next REAL blog. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME. stay tuned to get the full picture.
Sincerely,
Danielle.
P.S. i forgot. i really need to update my myspace. I havent been on there in ages. I need to redesign it so that it focuses on my photography. If anyone is interested in graphic design feel free to use my page as practice lol.
btw. love her.Erykah Badu Gives Advice on Making it in the Music Business - Baduizm Science
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