April 11, 2012
THE WHO: Justin Alan Pierce This blog post has sat in my Tumblr “Drafts” section for over a year. Being that April 10th was Sibling Appreciation Day, I hope sharing this personal part of my life not only represents a small portion of the gratitude I have for my twin brother, but serves as a lesson to those who have siblings.  My older twin brother, Justin Alan Pierce, was born with cerebral palsy. Justin was a bright eyed kid who LOVED to sing Christmas carols in the summer, birthday songs at the wee hours of the morning and laugh endlessly, which he knew was an infectious gift.  Though we may not have shared the same experiences that other siblings had, the memories I have of us as kids singing to the top of lungs on Saturday mornings, labeling photos with “Gumby” and “Gumbo” when we lost our front teeth and sporting the various matching outfits my mother forced us to wear as kids, will forever stand out as some of my favorite childhood pastimes.  On the morning of Wednesday, March 2, 2011, he passed away suddenly. Nothing could have prepared me for that day, but through this tragedy I have learned that his 28 years of life and larger-than-life personality were more than just a blessing but a guide for life lessons we often overlook, which include:  Lesson #1 - Don’t complain about situations you can’t change. Deal with them and find a reason to enjoy and love life. Lesson #2 - Put a smile on someone’s face—it’s a harmless gesture that can effortlessly be passed on to others.  Lesson #3 - Make the simple things in life the highlight of your day. His enjoyment was simple: food, music, and the women that provided him with either of those two offerings.  Justin Alan Pierce aka JP, I will forever love you and am beyond thankful to have had you in my life. You have in many ways made me a stronger person and a caring friend. Though you couldn’t walk in this life, I am sure you’re flying in your next one. I can only hope that when we do see each other again, I’ve put in enough work to put a smile on your face.  “Live life to the fullest, no matter what your situation or current condition may be…” is the message I share with the world today - BP

THE WHO: Justin Alan Pierce

This blog post has sat in my Tumblr “Drafts” section for over a year. Being that April 10th was Sibling Appreciation Day, I hope sharing this personal part of my life not only represents a small portion of the gratitude I have for my twin brother, but serves as a lesson to those who have siblings. 

My older twin brother, Justin Alan Pierce, was born with cerebral palsy. Justin was a bright eyed kid who LOVED to sing Christmas carols in the summer, birthday songs at the wee hours of the morning and laugh endlessly, which he knew was an infectious gift. 

Though we may not have shared the same experiences that other siblings had, the memories I have of us as kids singing to the top of lungs on Saturday mornings, labeling photos with “Gumby” and “Gumbo” when we lost our front teeth and sporting the various matching outfits my mother forced us to wear as kids, will forever stand out as some of my favorite childhood pastimes. 

On the morning of Wednesday, March 2, 2011, he passed away suddenly. Nothing could have prepared me for that day, but through this tragedy I have learned that his 28 years of life and larger-than-life personality were more than just a blessing but a guide for life lessons we often overlook, which include: 

Lesson #1 - Don’t complain about situations you can’t change. Deal with them and find a reason to enjoy and love life.

Lesson #2 - Put a smile on someone’s face—it’s a harmless gesture that can effortlessly be passed on to others. 

Lesson #3 - Make the simple things in life the highlight of your day. His enjoyment was simple: food, music, and the women that provided him with either of those two offerings. 

Justin Alan Pierce aka JP, I will forever love you and am beyond thankful to have had you in my life. You have in many ways made me a stronger person and a caring friend. Though you couldn’t walk in this life, I am sure you’re flying in your next one. I can only hope that when we do see each other again, I’ve put in enough work to put a smile on your face. 

“Live life to the fullest, no matter what your situation or current condition may be…” is the message I share with the world today - BP

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December 27, 2011

THE WHO: London based singer, Etta Bond.

While scouring one night for new music, I stumbled upon this video of upcoming Odd Child Recording artist Etta Bond. 

Check out her soul-touching acoustic version of “Forgiveness.”

@EttaBond

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Filed under: The Who? Etta Bond Odd Child New Music 
November 6, 2011
THE WHAT: Cee Lo Green & the Game of Branding

teamepiphany (via @Bkpublicist):

Victoria’s Secret recently announced that Cee Lo Green will join a star-studded roster of performers (which already includes Maroon 5 and Kanye West) for the brand’s annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show celebration, which tapes on November 9, 2011. The news should come as no surprise to readers however. In the past year, Thomas DeCarlo Farranti, a.k.a. Cee Lo Green,  has positioned himself as a household name the likes of Stevie Wonder, James Brown, or even Elton John.

From his world-wide chart topping single “F*ck You” (which was named as Time’s #1 song of 2010) to joining actress and know-it-all Gwyneth Paltrow on stage for her 2011 Grammy performance debut to serving as a fan-favorite judge on the reality television show, “The Voice” - this Grammy Award-winning crooner has expanded his personal brand and career well beyond what is typically expected from mainstream hip-hop artists. Today, the Grammy Award-winning crooner is celebrated as a standalone entertainer. Mr. Green is even slated to join the cast for the upcoming remake of 1976 film, “Sparkle.”

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October 14, 2011
LMAO! 

LMAO! 

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September 26, 2011

THE WHAT: Jay-Z announces the “Brooklyn Nets” on Good Day NY. 

Mogul and music icon, Jay-Z, announced exclusively to Good Day NY’s Rosanna Scotto that the Nets will now be called the Brooklyn Nets. 

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August 11, 2011

THE WHO: J*DaVeY deliver a new video there single entited Quicksand Ft. Def Sound (by iLLaV8r)

(via brookdleau)

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August 11, 2011

THE WHAT: “Director Janks Morton took it upon himself to film Dear Daddy, a documentary about the life long effects of fatherlessness on women. The film follows the dramatic journeys of eight young women from the city streets of Washington, DC, between the ages of 14-24, as they struggle to overcome poverty, poor educational systems, no healthcare, and the most difficult life circumstance they have been dealt…the absence of their fathers” [verbiage via Concreteloop.com]

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Filed under: The What? Janks Morton Dear Daddy concreteloop.com 
August 10, 2011

THE WHAT: Kelly Rowland and Moet kick-off the Moet Rose Lounge in NYC on July 26th with a star-studded bash to celebrate the launch of the singer’s new album, Here I Am. 

Produced  and Edited by: Mandela Gregoire

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Filed under: The What? Kelly Rowland Mandela Gregoire Moet Rose Lounge 
July 24, 2011
THE WHO: Amy Jade Winehouse - a 27-year-old sultry British singer-songwriter who with the help of famed producer Mark Ronson in 2006, embaked on a furious music quest by infusing classic jazz, 1960’s r&b and soul for her debut US album Back to Black, which successfully quickly climbed up the music charts through singles such as “Rehab”, “You Know I’m No Good” and “Back to Black”.   Her infamous emotional, abrassive and uncanny knack of storytelling I believe was her gift and curse. Her musical mimesis became her ultimate demise on July 23, 2011 in London…R.I.P Amy.

THE WHO: Amy Jade Winehouse - a 27-year-old sultry British singer-songwriter who with the help of famed producer Mark Ronson in 2006, embaked on a furious music quest by infusing classic jazz, 1960’s r&b and soul for her debut US album Back to Black, which successfully quickly climbed up the music charts through singles such as “Rehab”, “You Know I’m No Good” and “Back to Black”.  

Her infamous emotional, abrassive and uncanny knack of storytelling I believe was her gift and curse. Her musical mimesis became her ultimate demise on July 23, 2011 in London…R.I.P Amy.

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Filed under: Amy Winehouse The Who? Mark Ronson R.I.P. 
June 8, 2011
THE WHEN: In 2008 I was hired by a midtown PR agency to work on the CIROC business. Three years later, CIROC is now one of the leading ultra premium spirit brands in the country. Good luck to the team and THANK YOU for the experience and memories. I am forever grateful. Stay tuned for my next move!

THE WHEN: In 2008 I was hired by a midtown PR agency to work on the CIROC business. Three years later, CIROC is now one of the leading ultra premium spirit brands in the country.

Good luck to the team and THANK YOU for the experience and memories. I am forever grateful.

Stay tuned for my next move!

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