Today

Today- today was a really fucking strange day in my head, not so much in life. I had to work, so I got up mad early cuz I'm weird and like to be wide awake before I go to work even though I am contradicting it by depriving myself of precious sleep time. Precious, like that black girl "FROM AMERICAN HORROR STORY, OK?!? Gosh! 

Precious. 

God rest her souls...

So, today started out with photos of packages Psalm One is sending me, and that was mad dope.

I also found out that the ONE Jean Grae CD is no longer available to buy on her Bandcamp and I will not own Jeannie EP (in the right way). Bitch woulda gotten my money if she waited. It's been out like 2 weeks! 

Then, work was good, but a lot of almost sales and running around like a monkey. 

I like being a high fashion monkey.

It was good, I spent most of the day broke but fed.

That's really all one can ask for. 

I have a home, a job and life Is finally looking better as far as my positivity levels go

Still working on the whole EX situation, and was particularly hurt to see one of my old friends that I know he likes sitting at my old table when I go pick up my Dog.

It's probably nothing, and I hope they both wrap it up if I go with my gut, but hey, if you gotta move on THAT way, so be it. 

For myself, it's an internal battle and I am nowhere near sleeping with someone else. 

I have no idea where he's at on that front, I can only go off actions and rumors ( hey, I was dumped for the he said she said, I lost a lot of friends because of the he said she said, and I'm in this current state of rebuilding and am still ok with using the he said she motherfucking said)

Came home, had a great talk with my roommate ( I love her)

And now I'm gonna watch some more tv and finish this Heineken until I pass out...

Today was so precious!

-K.J. Dominick's 

Distance...

Hi, 

Guys out there, I totally missed you! Especially that ass! 

I've been busy and crazy and hectic and, well, K.J. So, naturally I neglected my BlogOir.

Shame. 

Shame...

It's ok though, I'm a try my best to be back. 

Ok, well, I've learned so much lately about self as well as other worldly problems.

As if self is a worldly problem...

I'm ridiculous! 

Well, been working my new job as a Mad Hatter, with some sense. 

Some

And I LOVE it!

The staff is awesome, as Is the product and Company in general, and I highly recommend them. 

I like to think I fit in there perfectly...

But life has been crazy and hectic and filled with surprises and disappointments and all that Jazz! 

Umm, the drama involves sleeping in on my first day opening the store alone, rushing my best friend and roommate to to E.R., my Dog running away and adjusting to my new residence and Job. 

All that, oh, and ALMOST getting paid on time... Not anyone's fault but my own...

So since we spoke last, I moved, work full time and have a much better custody situation. 

I've repaired (and ruined) friendships and am doing my best to move on and stay positive. 

Catching up on my programs, music, reading... Blah blah blah...

So far, so good. 

This is going to be a short update just to keep you guys posted. 

Look forward to more soon! 

Kisses! 

Oh, and cop this! Amazing EP!!!

-K.J. Dominick's 

Psalm One Hug Life Album Review ( official release 02/11/2014)

Ooh... Ok. This is what Psalm decided to bring to the table, to further evolve her sound and hopefully appeal to other groups than just Hip-Hop heads and the occasional Hipster that wanders into her show but falls in love. No, I am NOT calling her "Hipster Rap" at all, her longevity alone proves she isn't just another fad ( like J.J.) 

Psalm One is on some next shit and definitely stands out from the crowd. 

Nicki Minaj she is NOT, and thank god, cuz one is more than enough. 

Psalm is about to release her debut album off of Bonafyde Media, Hug Life, which has taken my iPod by storm. It knows me by now, and won't even let me pause her rhymes for a second or even change the Playlist! It knows I will eat, sleep and breathe this Album. It's that good. Let me break it down and tell you why. And how this will give you a new perspective similair to the day after taking Shrooms or LSD but without any comedown or headaches. 

She came back insanely HARD on this album, and not just with her incredible roster of different producers, both established and up coming, as well as artists that are both impressive ( and their verses don't let you down, while they struggle to keep up with Psalm who has never sounded more at home and comfortable in her own Kingdom)

She brings out incredible guests like Bahamadia, Tanya Morgan, ProbCause, and others with production credits ranging from Maker, Flosstradamus, Optiks, Hood Internet, Ill-Esha, Doomtree, J-Zone, Brandon Allday and many more. 

That right there is the perfect mix to me, and they both made me extremely excited to hear her collaborations with said artists and producers. Just by hearing that particular line up and all of her recent ventures like Free Hugs EP, I knew that this album was gonna be something Epic and that is one of the best ways to describe it. 

Her lyrics and the beats are on point, and definitely a different route for her but a great two-step in the right direction. It's creative, it's hood, it remains sensitive and real, it's filled to the brim of references that dare you to get them ( yeah, she's that clever), it takes Juke to a whole new level and perfectly blends trends of the Electronica and Indie-Tronica Genres with hard Hip-Hop. Most of the songs change and evolve midway through into something entirely different. And although I usually shuffle my playlists, no matter what order this album is played in it comes off as a solid and cohesive classic effort from her mind and soul. 

She has mastered the art of staying light hearted while in beast mode, and it's what makes her shine the most. The fact that no matter her success, she is speaking the truth as she reflects on everyday life, love gone wrong all the while dropping creative metaphors with a cadence never before heard before. She remains humble while bragging, and that is an art. One that never sits patiently on the side lines of Hip-Hop, or even as a poet for that matter. And on top of all that, she has strong opinions, but isn't over the top with them and trying to shove them down your throat. I mean, I'm doing my best to stay biased while I write this, but it's hard. She makes it difficult to not love her. Even when I know all the lyrics to her music I still find different stand out lines with each listen and it's a perfect balance of hot ass records period that you can't help but get down to, and songs that have the same effect as my favorite chill pill. Even if you are just sitting in public alone and can't stop nodding your head, don't worry, you are now rocking with the best! 

Let me break it down, track by track for you:

1. Grabbing Necks Produced by Brandon Allday

Album opener, Psalm on a stripped down and grimey beat, beginning with the screwed  and almost chopped line " I love having sex but I'd rather get some head"... Psalm is feeling a bit frisky these days, seems Veganism brought out many different sides of her! Then she spits her wisdom as the beat creeps up and sets the standard for the tracks that are about to win you over to the Psalm side. I really want to give each song a rating, but it would come off as all 5 out of 5 and become extremely redundant...

2. NerdLove Featuring ProbCause Produced by Drew Mantia

Track 2, which is a fantastic reworking of of a Jodeci sample laden song from her amazing Free Hugs EP which was really a prelude to Hug Life, and a great one at that. She slowed it down with heavy drums that compliment her sing rap flow on this one, and then once she hands the mic over to ProbCause the full beat kicks in which is great, and ProbCause drops a mean verse. Then Psalm takes her spin on the new beat, and turns her underground classic original song into a multiple-layerd and equally sexy song about getting freaky (Freak N' You, baby)

The beat is one Kanye would play, remember his awesome early career before the fame when he was hungry and probably would have  throw himself off a Balcony for letting this part of him go! Which is my fancy way for saying this is sick, and one of my favorites and Kanye is a sell out. 

3. A New Phaze Featuring Tanya Morgan and Fluffy Produced by Hood Internet

This is another reworking of one of her previous songs, which keeps the flavor of the original and adds a whole new take on it. It does slightly keep the sample and most of her best verse on that track, but then hands the Reigns over to Tanya Morgan for a little while, which is a collaboration from my dreams! Tanya Morgan drop a fantastic set of verses, and it's one of their best features they ever done to date. They are two of my favorite artists ( even though Tanya Morgan is a group comprised of 2 Emcees and a Dj/Producer so I guess it's more than 2) then Fluffy takes the hook and delivers a hot ass old school Kelis flavored flow as Hood Internet provides them with an Homage to Psalm's "Through a Phaze" record and throws in a Mystery Flavored Dum-Dum to spice up the sound and flip the script on her. She ain't scared, and tackles it. And It works, but this being the first single off Hug Life, we already knew that for quite some time now! Thank god she kept the best parts of the song, mentioning Janis Joplin in her IPod, and spits the excellent "Through A Phase" lyrics to finish the song and give it a happy ending! Mad shouts to the many producers who made this possible. Brought to you in part by...

4. Take The Plunge Produced by Wes P.

She starts this track out by saying " what about the adventure though? You're gonna wake up everyday and do the same shit?"- then, she rides the Trap influenced beat like a Skateboard ( Surf board in a Bathtub- thanks Beyonce). This song is filled with mad quotables, and the beat bangs Chicago style and gives her plenty of freedom to spread her Angel Wings far enough to brush her shoulders off and do a hair flip. Basically, she comes into this sexy ass beat, snaps and spazzes the fuck out, vomitting her words all over this sick ass beat and bounces. I know she was proud as hell when she left the studio after this shit. This is some Nick Cannon Drumline snap at your opponents and drop your drumsticks in their face ( in her case the mic that is probably still smoking) and walk away. Plus to me, there is a particular line that I swear she is referencing me. I always think that, but I do call her a Genius a lot. Even if she wasn't, to me she was. Lol.mits the little things that get us through life. 

5. Another Voyeur Produced by Lazerbeak of Doomtree

This is part two to her Voyeur song, which I was convinced was about me the first time I heard the original too! But then I realized it was just an insanely sexy song that made me want to strip and Juke one day and just chill and walk to the words with my Headphones. "Up in the place, I see you getting down. I just can't help but look at you", that's the core of the song (s) and this one is almost the gorgeous heartbroken aftermath of its predecessor. She says it sounds stalker-ish, but she doesn't mean it that way, we've all been there, I call it infatuation. And some people were born to be stared at, and revel in it. This is a song for them, and for those that can't help but stare. 

6. Juke Me Again Featuring Bahamadia & Open Mike Eagle Produced by Maker

Juke me was one of her singles, and a hot song but not on my list of all time favorites by her. However, this remix changes every thing for me. I'm doing my best not to call them remixes, they are entirely different songs that have similair parts to them. Regardless, they have made me over think my original evaluation of the first one, and I can't even stress how happy I am Bahamadia is on a Psalm record. I've always wanted a Jean Grae collab or a Rapsody, or even a Rah Digga collab with Psalm, but realize their styles are completely different and that's probably never going to happen. ( it still might tho, and they are all powerful and adaptable queens who can figure it out, damnit) but, Bahamadia was the perfect choice. It's almost an un recognizable Bahamadia, but that's good! What we are left with is pure gold, and Psalm seems overly confident and at home over this new beat and her newfound bragging rights from all of her hard work that led to this collaboration. This is one of my favorite songs on the record.

7. Abe Froman Produced by Maker

Here is a dedication to The Sausage King Of Chicago, Abe Froman. 

Kind of. 

The beat is a sick Nintendo influenced uptempo banger, and she rides it effortlessly over Makers "challenge" to her skills. This is her proving she is the queen! Bow down, bitches! 

There isn't much else to say, on your headphones she sounds fantastic and yet again, that beat is amazing! Love it and it gives her another chance to showcase her double time rap skills, and she drops them out of nowhere just it throw the listener off. Another "oh shit, she is NICE with it", even over some techno juke mashup beat courtesy of Maker! Thanks Psalm, this one is just dope as hell.

8. So Silly Produced by Young Josh of Flosstradamus

Here we have a laid out, slower paced jam that almost sounds like a marriage between Santogold, The Pixies and south side Trap Jawns. Plus, the message is awesome. It's basically belittling the other chick with confidence, from the point of view of the Homewrecker, even though as you will notice the man catches no slack for being a player and playing with these women's emotions. Just saying. She basically writes him off as " Silly". It's a great stand to take. And the Hook anonymously performed is a screwed and kind of chopped , line which not only calls out her Government name, but also Is just pure awesomeness. I really like this track, it's hot, it's lonely, it's chill all the while being intensely discreet. 

Psalm shows a tad of her vulnerable side on this one, and it works very well. The emotional groth she has achieved since her first recordings is astounding, but I'd expect nothing less. 

9. Sex Is A Weapon Featuring Ill-Esha & Fluffy Produced by Ill-Esha

Banging beats, dope empowering raps, Psalm is definitely on fire over this beat. This song is a Banger, and would fit nicely on the radio ( well, at least all my Playlists and Mixtapes)

Ill-Esha and Fluffy handle the catchy ass hook, and Psalm does her thang all over that beat. Shit, she might as well have left $200 on the night stand when she was done with that beat! She made it her bitch! And she had such a good time with it the night before, she gave it what is was worth

10. The Responsibility Produced by J-Zone

J-Zone makes sick beats and Psalm made a great choice of beats. This one sounds like an old school Nas beat and flow and she rips it apart. She gobbles this beat, al, about The Ganja Smoke and it's one of the few tracks that is extremely sample heavy, mainly mixing in quotes to enhance the message and beat. Nas style, baby. 

11. Mike Bivens Produced by Young Josh of Flosstradamus

An Homage to former Bell Biv Devoe and New Edition crooner? 

Not exactly sure where they were going with that name, but the beat bangs ( hello, it's Flosstradamus). They probably named it after him due to the copious amounts of references to him and his career. 

" jamming on me, like a Candy Girl, and if it isn't live, then wear your panties girl. Can you stand the rain. I kind of like the drizzling. I might just Poison em, Michael Bivens"... 

The scratching on the joint is reminiscent of a Primo production, and she samples herself at one point right after she spit the same line- dope. I'm trying to think of another rapper that sample words they said earlier in the same song... Psalm is the only one that comes to mind. 

" I'd rather go out on a limb, then on a trend"... 

That line alone sums up her creativity, originality as she tackles whatever obstacles she is faced with! 

12. Free Hug Life Produced by Optiks

The beat is like floating with the Snuggle Fabric Softener bear, then poking the Pillsbury Dough Boy as you put out an "L" and sit back. Then, the first thing you think is the wonderfully abstract words she drops throughout this dreamy song. Then, you are hit with a Phil Spektor wall of sound and the song closes off on all the right notes. This shit is meant for long walks, and chill thoughts. It's simple, gorgeous and straight to the point. 

13. What A Movie Produced by GodDog and POS of Doomtree 

This shit sounds like some awesome late nineties trip hop, with her snarling rasp coming through and the result is mad sexy! The beat is on point, bass heavy, slow, with the occasional sample and sick. She rides this beat like old school Psalm would. It's great, filled with nice one liners, and as always she breaks out that sick double time flow when she is rapping over a nice slow but dirty beat. Another sexy chill song. I also like hearing her say "I love you" at the end, while talking about the film she wants to make instead of a Porno is a thriller. This track is nice, maybe not the first one I'd play as an intro to the CD ( depending on who I trying to impress) but definitely one I'll start the shuffled playlist off with for my own personal situation. 

14. Another Paranoid Lover Feat Diggs Duke Produced by Diggs Duke

Nice. This one starts with a sick bass line, a minimalist beat and her rapid fire delivery right off the bat. Then, she has a chorus of soul background sounds hit you as the chorus. It's gorgeous, the beat stutters, it builds and builds to whole new plateaus as she goes on. And Diggs Duke is mad nice with it, has a great voice and very intricate beats. A great way to end the album. 

There may or may not be a bonus track- to me there are 2.

We will just have to wait for the finished album to come out before.

If they aren't on it, go download Open Relationship featuring R.A. The Rugged Man and Funky Junkie By Ray Elementary produced by Mulatto Patriot...

Plus, Mulatto Patriot is a great producer, and together him and Psalm make magic. 

Another one from Chicago to look out for! 

http://bonafydemedia.com/hologram-kizzie-hug-life-lp-21114/

So Hug Life- 

Incredible. If you haven't gathered that by now. 

I live it, have listened to it non stop since she gave me permission to review it. 

And thank god, because it have me an incredible album right when I needed it, inspiration to write yet another blog about her and one more way to spread the word about my favorite Psalm One. 

If I wrote for The Source, after I killed myself, I would give it 5 mics hands down. 

Too bad there aren't enough of us super fans spreading the word! (Hint, hint) 

How else do you think things that are underground blow up and gain a cult following? 

Word of mouth, and I ain't talking Ludacris. 

Hug Life and the accompanying Hoodie is here to take you by storm, all you gotta do is listen and let the words melt you. 

In a world of Hip-Hop that gets progressively more mainstream each year and pointless, she is a bowl of the best dank you've ever burned. Really, no matter what music you listen to, she is amazing and something you've never heard before, even if you've listened to her other stuff before. This is different. This is a rare gem that is waiting for you to call it the best album you've heard in a long time! 

I love you, Psalm! Thank you from the very bottom of my Headphones for yet another amazing journey.

Hug Life will be officially released by Bonafyde Media on 02/11/2014 and available everywhere that's worth going. Shit, look below. One and all of those links will help you get it, and it strongly recommend you buy the fly ass Hoodies too. 

Psalm One aka Hologram Kizzie

Bonafyde Media

First Lady of Rhymesayers 

Charm Lab/Rhymeschool Founder

Label Web: http://rhymesayers.com/psalmone

Artist Web: http://regularanddope.com

Music: http://regularblackgirl.com

Psalm One a.k.a. Hologram Kizzie Is Better Than You Are...

Psalm One has been probably the most influential rapper in my long lived love of all things Hip-Hop ( especially Female Rappers) and music in general. While most people claim to "love music" they never completely understand how much music means to people like myself. We are not just fans, we move to music, think to music and it dictates and helps us express emotions that we sometimes didn't even know we were allowed to. I drink music in my morning coffee, take my morning music chill pill and let the sun melt my worries (if anyone knows the secret to actually getting that last part, please let me know. That one was a bit much, Kyle). We collect music and are open to any and everything that speaks to us through our ever evolving self. We are the headphones to life's Boombox...

We live it. Can't help it, even if we tried. 

Then, you stumble across an artist who gets way more than that obsession, but gives you an entire new perspective and appreciation for music. It's like being born again, and it's cheesy but there are some artists that have been with me more than best friends, that have never let me down. That release a surprise verse out of nowhere and change your whole thought process just when you need it the most. They can take the words right out of your brain all the while implanting like minded thoughts. 

Psalm One has been one of these artist for me for many many years. 

For many many reasons. 

Basically, she is a consistent Artist that I have had the utmost respect for both Lyrically and Personally throughout her Career, and she also 100 things more than that to me. I know most of my Readers (thanks!) know of her because I am borderline obsessed with her ever evolving creativity (why you so obsessed with me?- wait, that's Mariah, completely different) and post and promote her to the point of being obnoxious, but that's because I know what the fuck I'm talking about and real recognizes real ( cliched catchphrases that make me sound like I'm trying to be more "Hood" or " Urban", as Sam Goody and Blockbuster Music used to refer to it because that makes white people feel more alright with their "political correctness"). Psalmie is a phenomenon and an extremely underrated addition to the direction  of Hip-Hop and Pop Culture overall which has finally embraced Hip-Hop as more than just a fad that will phase, and we will all go back to Country and Bubble Gum Pop, and a little soul music after hours (only)...

Now don't get me wrong, she is by far not the ONLY addition to Indie Hip-Hop that I appreciate wholeheartedly, or Mainstream Hip-Hop for that matter. She is just Luscious, rocks the crowd and makes classics ( to me) that NEVER get old no matter what chapter of life I am in at the current moment. Her words speak to me and I feel her thoughts as they flow out her mouth so effortlessly. I'll get off her Proverbial Dick, but I just have pay respect while I make you realize and understand why I feel about this way in her particular. 

I first heard of Psalm One on the streets ( can't even remember how, but I was compelled to find her album and literally walked to every CD store in Chicago that might possibly have her album) and eventually found it at Gramaphone Records. Threw that shit in my DiscMan and fell in love. It was a whole different kind of lyrical genre less music that I had never found in any form of music before. Like I said, I fell in love. She had a show a week or so later, and I got all cute with my bleach blonde faux-hawk (I know) and oversized leather jacket and took my ass over to the Abbey Pub. Saw her perform, and I was instantly inspired. I got nervous, knowing I had to pay respect. She was working her own merch booth, which always made me respect an artist even more. She had her posse, I did not. I walked right up to her, only knowing her lyrics after her set and said something like" I fucking love your album. You have no idea how much it means to me and has changed my..." She stopped me and said thank you with pure love and hugged me and kissed my cheek. Then, she humbly signed my CD. 

I have met many "celebrities" that I respected and have their autographs, but this was different. This was real. Nobody paid her to show me the same love back. She did it on her own volition, and was flattered. I was drunk (go figure) so it probably didn't go down as smoothly and fairy tale like as I remember, but I am pretty slick cat so maybe it did. Those were the days when I remembered my "limit". Those days didn't last very long as I always preferred herbology over dranky drank drank. 

Regardless, the love I received was humble and respectful, and she gained a fan for life ( all up and coming artists, take note). 

Then I realized she had a studio right next to where I was working in Wicker Park area, Chicago, Illinois.

Yup, another great from Chicago! 

And not to mention she is an educated former Chemist who spends her scarce free time doing amazing Charity and Community Outreach work for the neighborhoods in Chicago. 

Psalm One actually does do it for the kids and care about the homeless! 

And she has always worked with so many different producers and artists and created an extremely diverse portfolio for herself. I mean, The First Lady Of Rhymesayers is a pretty big deal! 

And, wait. She's  right down the street from me?

 A little too convenient, our twist of fate of being neighbors. 

Also, like I promise I'm not stalking you and I'm not creepy, we can call this coincidence.

What's that paper? A Restraining Ord- oh! Ok, then, um, I'm a big fan Hug Life Bitch ( hugs and runs).

That never happened, nor was it ever an actual concerned that I am aware of for her. Lol.

 Like, she would walk past everyday and we'd bump into each other and she was just mad cool. She was so chill, just like her music. 

Real recognizes real. 

I wish I could have made it to all her shows, but life happens, so I only made it to most of them. 

Also, like most Hip-Hop showcases to, they save the best for last but wouldn't tell you exactly when the only performer you wanted to see on the entire roster was going on stage. Not even a ballpark figure, not even a guesstimate. So u show up early cuz if you miss them it's a devastating waste of money, even though you usually end up really liking the other artists as well. And sometimes, it's as simple as I cannot stay out until 3 a.m. AGAIN! 

But, there Psalm would be, somewhere in the crowd running around dancing, or straight up chilling selling her own merchandise and signing shit for people like me. Making people she knows wait in lines to talk to her ( fucking diva) ( she's totally not a diva). 

But, she always gave me a show before she went on, and always went out of her way to say hi! 

And no matter how drunk I was all front row at her shows getting the fuck down, she was polite and humble. I like to think I wasn't as annoying as I think I was too. 

I like to think everything in my past is distorted reality and a blurred vision, but it's not and that's another completely irrelevant topic. 

Oh my god, and I made her sign everything! Lol.

That girl has carpal tunnel because of me! 

Sometimes, no matter what prestigious label you are signed to you still sell your own Merch. 

Ain't no shame, it solidifies our love and respect when an artist is beyond mad cool and inspires us to buy more, usually just based on their presence. 

They are real people, guys! 

Psalm knows how I feel, and has shown me all the love back. 

From all of her projects and various names, groups and whatnot it is literally impossible for me to shuffle her discography and say that I hate or don't like a single song! I feel that strongly about no other artist, and that is no lie. True, there are songs I prefer, but I don't skip. There is no need, even and some times especially on her mixtape tracks and wide range of skills. 

I consider her a friend, and have made it incredibly clear that I don't mean to seem obsessed but I'm completely infatuated with  and by her. 

She loves it! 

I eagerly anticipate more to come, but have done my best to express how much what has already been released means to me. 

And I put her on as a test.

Don't tell me you love Hip-Hop and not bob your head to any of her tracks. 

And don't get it fooled, she has shit that baffles me for lack of mainstream success! 

When I hear her new projects, I am always like " this is the one, this shit gone be all over the radio".

It's not, that doesn't mean it isn't incredible. Usually it means quite the opposite. 

Who cares? As long as she's good, happy and remains not only making quality music, but continues all of her community outreach and educational work, then I know for a fact she is fulfilled. 

And I know for a fact I will be her fan for life.

And I know for a fact, if we even have a conversation, I will force you to listen to her. 

Nacrobats

Bio:Chemistry 2

Bio Chemistry 2: Esters and Essays

Get In the Van Series

Personal Surplus EP

The Death Of A Frequent Flyer

Woman At Work Series

Child Support (ASCAP/America Scores)

#FREEHUGS

And soon to change my world upside down is

#HUGLIFE

These albums are and will always be one ginormous playlist that will be the shuffling soundtrack to my soul. 

Learn you something! 

To Psalm One- thanks! You are simply the shit! 

http://regularblackgirl.com

Love, 

K.J. Dominick's

Sommore Pics... Yeah, they call me crazy, like Slim Shady dropping a Baby on a Daisy...

Everybody- get Random! 

Love, 

K.J. Dominick's 

Someone's Got A Case Of The Mondays... (Annoying Loud High Pitched Voices)

Good Morning! 

Hope my Midwestern friends are ok, not too cold. 

I feel y'all. It's even cold here! 

In fucking Hawaii, I'm all bundled up and up really super duper early because I ended up with a lot of sleep due to pure exhaustion yesterday. 

The job grind is going really well, and had a great discussion with one of my roomies last night. 

It was just nice to hear her voice (she is obviously out of town) (well, it wasn't that obvious until I said it)

And I miss her. 

We chatted about my progress as an ever evolving human, toe nail fungus, friends vs acquaintances, how to properly vomit in public, constant running noses etc... ( we didn't talk about any of those things, but I figured you'd enjoy that better). 

So, this morning I am patiently waiting to hear from the Job I want so badly! 

I just need that email to come through, and why wouldn't you hire me?

Once it does, I have a skype second interview with the Owner. 

I'm so ready, bring it! 

Then, errands and relaxation once I have successfully nailed my opportunity. 

Or, I'll just cry if nothing happens. Lol. 

It does not help my situation that I received the lovely notice that my phone has been suspended due to non-payment. Shit, hire me and I'll work it off! 

Oh life, how you challenge us to better ourselves... Every day.

Life must be tired too, cuz that's a full time job to add obstacles to EVERYONE on a daily basis!

Think about it, I only complicate a few peoples life on a daily basis, not the whole world.

I haven't even met the whole world (yet) nor do I have time to add little obstacles in my foot prints. 

That's what I should rename my blog to- Obstacles in My Foot Prints...

I think I've read all the books I have, so I'm essentially writing one myself. Just not a good one. 

I don't believe in transitions, except for those days when I'm totally on point and my BlogOir actually makes sense instead of just random thoughts thrown together. 

That's how I do! And what?

I get to see my Doggy today and go grocery shopping! 

I have the opportunity to see my ex, as I have to go to my old apartment (cue Barenaked Ladies live album)... I will think about it all day, if I want to or not. 

If I'm ready, the thing is I'm finally feeling good about myself, and if can't let anything break that. 

I'm not saying that would necessarily happen, but it is a very possible outcome.

Editors note: K.J. Physically tore out pages of this blog against my knowledge and disposed of them.

They discussed such important issues such as Marriage, Love, and Divorce, Birth, Aids, Liquid Bandages, Teeth Whitening Kits, How To Get The Job Painting Lines On The Highway, and his weird little obsessions (talking and rapping to himself in public, the art of his strut, and how to walk into a room like you were born there) 

He asked me kindly (he was a fucking asshole) to leave this out for another BlogOir Entry, but I'm his Editor and I'll do what I want. 

He said ALL of that about your Mama! And what? 

K.J.s note: Editor- fuck you. I never said any of that. You think adding lies to my BlogOir will help sales? 

Are we even selling this? Why do you even work for me ( don't forget you work for ME) 

And like I really need you to expose my truthiness and/or spread lies about me and join that Player Haters Club. 

I don't have an Editor. 

I am officially fighting with myself.

In public. Again. 

Isn't that a disease of some sort? Fuck, like I need another disorder.

I shouldn't even use the D word (disorder) cuz I prefer adorably unique as a term instead, it's got a positive little spin on it, doesn't it? 

Ok, it's time for me get pretty and go run the world again...

 See ya a little later.

Dear Editor, please include this as an actual entry. 

I know I hid it's meaning behind nothingness, but I'm distracted so I feel my readers will be too.

Editors note: K.J.- we need to have a conference call about this entry.

Like, immediately, if not, sooner. 

Publishing anyways, 

Fuck my Editor

K.J. Dominick's signing out

Omg... Is that vomit? 

iTunes Shuffle, Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go, Bloody Foot

Hey yo! 

I have a little bit of time to spare and devote to my blog. Got up super early for a mission, and am still waiting to complete that. So, yesterday and went on foot to every store I could think of (especially the ones who posted adds on craigslist.org) and had TEN interviews. I came home and then woke up an hour and a half later. A lot of the jobs seem promising, no matter what they are they are better than what I had. But, this one shop I applied asked for 9 references (wtf), had me full out a book and then the manager told me the position was full already and she wanted to stop me. Then she tried to sell me things! Seriously? Seriously. Everyone else was awesome, and I am hopefully waiting by my phone. 

 Don't even remember lying down, but I'm glad I did. Spent the night reading, and eventually resorting to watching that damn addictive Bad Girls Club, which turn into a marathon. Eh, still went to bed at old man time and feel good today, also looking pretty cute! 

Well not in that picture, but my outfit is cute and my face looks neither emancipated nor puffy like Renee Zellweger throughout her career. So I'm all good. Lots of important errands to run today. 

Again. 

Hopefully more of them are job related. 

And fuck, I can honestly say "earlier I cut my foot and shoes filling up with blood"...

Because I am bleeding profusely from the smallest piece of glass on the floor (accidentally dropped my ashtray while throwing it away) it's a lot of blood, I am feeling light hea...

Hi I'm back. I think I cut my foot earlier and lost a lot of blood. 

I may or may not have fainted, I do take uncontrolled naps on the floor sometimes. 

It's an involuntary solo slumber party, at the drop of a dime, and a body.

Note to self: tell Doctor. 

Ok, yeah, so I have a lot to do today and it's all pretty fun. 

It does involve my first meeting with my ex since we split ( well, first civil meeting), so that should be fun. We have a rendezvous point and all I can think of how it's totally in public and probably the worst place to kill me. I told him the park across the street was much more discreet. 

So, we are meeting on the pier. Yup, my unwritten love story- this scene filmed on location on Waikiki Beach... 

We shall see, so far it's for us to talk and not fight. 

My post later will be good, I have decided, no matter what. 

Even if it goes horribly wrong. 

I can run really fast and I can swim, so i will at least survive. 

And I carry a swanky boot knife, and I will cut you (bonquiqui voice)

Then, I have to run a few errands for my out of town roomies and go to Walmart to pick up a money gram. Or whatever carrier they use. 

At least it's super nice out today! 

Ok, wardrobe change...

Yes, that is a zippered velour hoodie tank top! 

Sickness. 

Wow, I look um really hairy...

And motherfucking ready for the world.

Until next time,

K.J. Dominick's 

Hours and long walks later:

He blew me off. Well, actually he postponed all day then cancelled. So over it, especially when I express that hurts me more than he knows. And he doesn't care. All his stress is brought on himself, just like mine. I just realize it, he doesn't. That's ok. I'm doing great, never felt healthier ( except lack of food), never been more sober, never been alone and broke. 

That's the update. Anything else would just be picking at wounds and ripping scabs off. 

I'm trying to move forward, but I'm in love and don't know what to do. 

Regardless, talked to my family and have plans with my homegirls tonight.... 

Hilary and Mariah Baker- I love you so much.

Nikki and Kaitlin Michaels- I am forever in debt to you.  

Seriously, I just named four girls who selflessly saved my life. 

I couldn't be more grateful. 

Shout out to Psalm One and Cristalle Bowen for the inspiration and never ending support. That's why you get free publicity- cuz I love you and your words. Btw, Hug Life drops 02/11...

To my best friend in the whole world Ayisha Dodd, just wanted to shout you out. No need to go into how much I love you and the things I would do for you...

To Colleen Conwell- girl, we met for a reason and are here to help each other out of our current situations.

To Joseph Miozza and Alexandrea Kenyon- thanks for making me seem cooler than I already am. Lol. I appreciate the support, and it will be reciprocated. 

To my buddies for life Jeff and Jordy Hopkins, Dylan Johnston and Blake Vanamersfoorth- I love you guys. Thanks for always being there for me. Seriously- your friendship means so much to me. You guys are the best! 

To. My family Steven G. Miller, Jill Williams and Mike Miller- thanks for the never ending love. 

To my old Chicago friends, I love you and stay warm! 

Especially Eric R. Vana, Shawn Durr, Coye Vega, Michael Dean etc...

Kisses to you all, and don't ever let the hating exes ruin your day! 

Oh, and to Stephanie and Dax- hugs, kisses and misses. 

Smooch- love you guys and would not be as happy as I am right now without all of you

I feel like I'm writing Yearbook shit. 

"Have a summer" lol

If I forgot anyone, then I am a loser. Lol

Love eternally, 

K.J. Dominick's (again)

Playtime- Visual Effects, Hue Lights and Mac Makeup

This is a fun lil photo gallery for u! I take requests...

Songs you must know and download to achieve happiness and a great house party

So, I can't physically give you all a mixtape, but I can turn you in the right direction. Trust me, I'm an expert on all genres, both mainstream and underground. Try me. This will be very Hip-Hop influenced. We could even go as far as to say that this is my favorite year end tracks 

1. Haim- The Wire

Off their fantastically poppy Days Are Gone disc comes my favorite, but really all the tracks are solid. 3 sisters from L.A. Performing catchy garage pop that sounds like sunshine. Highly recommended.

2. Angel Haze- Echelon (it's my way)

We all know how I feel about this fast tongued emcee and her highly EDM influenced fusion of Hip-Hop and block rockin beats! This is one of my favorites. 

3. Eliza Doolittle- Walking On Water

Possibly the best comeback album in awhile from the British princess of soul, kicks, and gorgeous heartfelt lyrics. This is one of the most underrated pop songs and will probably remain that way unfortunately. 

4. Naughty Boy Feat Sam Smith- La La La

Here's a little dance for ya, by my man Sam Smith with that amazing soulful falsetto he has and such a catchy beat by Naughty Boy. Watch out, Aviici and David Guetta. This is how your competition sneaks up on you out of the wood work. The video is tits as well! 

5. Sevyn Streeter Feat Chris Brown- And It Don't Stop

Oh god, her voice is so gorgeous and this smooth laid back summer breeze of a track is perfection. A great shout out to Aaliyah, and I don't hate Chris Browns presence, although the candlelit remix acoustic version go on YouTube is so much better. This girl has a huge career ahead of her

6. Toni Braxton Feat Babyface- Hurt You

The perfect break up song, and the video is oscar worthy! I cannot wait to hear their entire reunion album, her voice still sends chills down my spine and she is at her best when she is with him. Same goes for him. They were meant to be together. 

7. Jean Grae- iwantweback

Off her Gotham Down Trilogy, an unexpected bittersweet song that hits you like a wrecking ball (kidding, no) the whole project is great, but I needed that song and it came out right as I needed it. Available at her bandcamp and well worth it! 

8. Psalm One- Voyeuristic

It's so hard for me to pick just one, but off her FreeHugs Cd available on her bandcamp this is my favorite. That beat that just oozes dirty sleezy midnight hookups and her flow is so seductive. She knows how much I love her, and frankly it's biased for me to put her in this list but this song is so hot! 

Patiently awaiting her Sophmore release on Rhymesayers, Hug Life. 

9. Justin Beiber- All That Matters

I know, I respect the producers. He is the male version of Britney Spears, the product. But, this song is the motherfucking jam! I don't care who sings it, in fact, his new CD is Nice like white on rice with no spice, no dice. 

10. Mapei- don't wait

Moan, this song is so good. Mapei had a hot ass weird EP where she rapped and I loved it about 5 years back, never heard much from her except a few dance tracks here and there. This song definitely defines a gorgeous love, and her delivery with that sexy crackling voice is on point. Love this song, love this song, did I mention this song is so good? 

11. A$AP Rocky- Wild For The Night - Fashion Killa

Yeah I know that was two songs, but they are his collaborations with Skrillex off his mind blowing lay great album. These songs couldn't be different but they both are just weird and I never get sick of shaking my lil white ass to them. They stick out on the album, but only as stand out cuts on an already solid album

12. Aubrey O'Day- Hurts So Good

Her E.P. Between Two Evils was a complete departure from the pop we are used to hearing from her, and this is grimey, club friendly sexy pop for that ass! She fucking rocks, as does the EP to the point that I'm actually sad she is now abandoning this sound to reunite with Danity Kane. I never thought I'd say I was sad about that reunion.

13. Rudimental- Hell Could Freeze

Ok, it is kind of my way of sneaking another Angel Haze song is, as she provides us with the vocals and one of her best raps to date to such a dreamy beat. This song has taken me places, like right past my destination when I'm lost in their gorgeous collaboration. 

14. Katy B. - 5 AM

Well really I Like You, What Love Is Made Of should've all been on my list ( they are now, like how I did that?) but the euro queen of dance and pop has already made a strong announcement that she isn't going anywhere. Dance, and know that you are listening to a gorgeous woman, but her beats will take you away to the point you'll forget what's happening. I love music. 

15. Beyonce- Flawless

Oh god that beat is sick, everything about this visual album that came out of nowhere is solid and will definitely be scooping up the awards. The video is my favorite out of her 17, but they are all great. I have nothing to say but Beyonce dropped a bomb on the industry when she didn't even need to. 

16. Eminem - Rap God

Yeah, it's played out, but his flow is so sick and the video is visually insane. I mean, he brought back Max Hedroom and surprised me a lot by dropping The Marshall Mathers LP 2, since my love for him had dropped a lot as he got too serious in every fucking song for his own good. His last album was fucking Rap Balladry, if that even exists and I know it won a bunch of awards, but it ain't for me.

17. Katy Perry Feat Juicy J.- Dark Horse

Katy, you're cd is a solid mish mash of hits, while so many of your competitors have dropped flops left and right ( Britney, Miley, Gaga) I still love those flops, but they are going to be renegotiating their contracts very soon. This cut is particularly sexy and Katy Perry is gorgeous and amazing and I'll kick your ass if you disagree...

18. Omarion Feat Fabolous and Pusha T- Know You Better

Great beat, by yet another teen pop star that I try to hate but cannot. Basically, the perfect soundtrack to get it on too, and Pusha T kills it.

19. Jay Rock Featuring Kendrick Lamar- Hood Gone Love It

Not much to say, this song is the shit and they are both lyrical beasts who definitely upped the ante for mainstream rappers this year. Highly on rotation

20. Fifth Harmony- Me And My Girls

Here is the poppy sugar coated side of me. This is just a great beat and fun song.

21. Ciara- Sophmore

One of the sexiest cuts she has ever put out, can't wait for a video. Until then I'll just have keep practicing my own. But seriously, this song is so sexy. Put this on in the club and get out of my way! 

22. Rapsody Feat Raheem DeVaughn- Caught Up

It's too hard to pick a favorite off her critically acclaimed She Got Game disc. It's too hard to pick a favorite from most of her catalogue, mainly because 9th Wonder is her fucking producer! The two are a match made in Heaven, although the soulful laid back vibe can come off a little too much like a Valium overdose after awhile. She got bangers don't get me wrong. Rapsody is a beast! Cop any and everything you can from her, most of its free on her site.

23. Mike Will Made It feat Miley Cyrus and other people- 23

Number 23, is 23, a posse cut featuring the genre switching Miley Cyrus rapping about getting high and redeeming herself in the ass department after that VMA occurrence. 

24. Beyonce feat Jay-Z- Drunk in Love

Sex, and a great beat, their chemistry and adorable video of the power couple getting drunk on the beach and canoodling. Love it. It's hot. 

25. Mariah Carey feat Miguel- #Beautiful

I was trying to find a way to incorporate Miguel and then remembered this gem that sounds like a golden oldy that should've been. Live the song so much

26. Mariah Carey- Art Of Letting Go

A gorgeous ballad that brings me to my knees when I hear it. Her voice is velvet and this is such a great song. I wouldn't release it as a single, but it's is pure beauty and let's her play vocal gymnastics while we eat that shit up! Can you tell I need a disc from her soon?

27. The Saturdays- Disco Love

Because I love them, and clearly I love British pop and this song is great. Their album Living For The Weekend is the first from them to be released in the states and I love it. Not charting too well, but still it's a great song. It's just funny, they have like 5 CDs but are considered new artists. I love it. Just because you haven't heard of it, doesn't make it new Honey. 

28. Little Mix- DNA

Another girl group with the sweet sounds of EDM influencing their stand out vocals and unique look. I am a fan and wish them much success, even if they are simply the product of XFactor or something like that. Haven't heard a song I didn't like yet.

29. Will.i.Am feat Miley Cyrus and everyone else- Feeling Myself

Another posse cut to give Miley street cred, and it works. I don't care, she the most fun train wreck we have had in a long time, and does it with such elegance. Lol. No, she snaps on this. I like the two songs mentioned better than her actual album #Bangerz but maybe that'll grow on me. 

30. Dynasty feat Talib Kweli- Stay Shinin'

Dynasty is a great rapper, and holds her weight against Talib. Her album features a very impressive roster, and she got a fan. Not my favorite, but deserved recognition.

31. Demi Lovato- Neon Lights

Because I live her voice so much, and her dance floor diva status attempt almost worked. This is still great song, just not killer diva. 

32. Selena Gomez- Slow Down

The Cataracts

33. Cher- Woman's World

Titular track is awesome, as is this very under appreciated release from the queen of plastic and goodbyes herself. And weird fucking children. 

34. Sage The Gemini- Swerve

That beat. All I need. Those lyrics need to go. But damn, I can't stop my ass from shaking. 

35. August Alsina- Numb Remix

Hah, this is my shit. That song that literally gives your friends instructions on how to act with your drunk ass. No idea who his, but this song is good. He has another one I like, but not enough to look it up and write about it. Shit, he should feel lucky I mentioned him at all! 

36. Jessie J feat Big Sean and Dizzee Rascall- Wild

This is my jam, and I'm so in live with her crazy ass. The bald is a good look on her, and her new CD Alive is brilliant! 

37. Azealia Banks feat Pharrell- ATM

They got racks racks racks till the ATM jam. That's all you need to know. No I like this cuz she's sexy and she's a bitch and this song is great. Nobody has ever heard it, and she needs to cut attacking rap game veterans on Twitter for popularity

38. Iggy Azalea feat T.I.- Change Your Life

Iggy is dope as hell, her and T.I.P. Are adorable together. Watch out for her, she's got tricks up the sleeves she barely wears. I am confused though, how do you have so much ass and literally no titties? None. I have bigger titties. I commend her for not feeling the need to get a boob job, but it's a little strange. Still, she is gonna drop The New Classic and change the game! 

39. Musiq feat Syleena Johnson- Feel The Fire

Off their reggae duet album, this song serves at the lead single and one of the strongest cuts, but there are many on it. They need a part 2 immediately if not sooner. This gorgeously sung Ragga groove makes my lights flicker something beautiful! 

40. OneRepublic- Counting Stars

I love this song, and my favorite jock rap track to come out In a long time.

41. Kid Ink feat Chris Brown- Show Me

With that ever present Robyn S. Beat and the handclaps, stand back. I love this song.

42. Childish Gambino- V.3005

Love this song, and I think his words are very clever, despite who he is. 

43. Lea Michelle- Cannonball

Glee and broadway star drops a great debut single, a strong empowering ballad. Love it. 

44. TemiDollFace- Pata Pata

Just listen to it, and watch the video. You'll see why it made the list. 

Yes, I could keep going, and might be back to edit it, but for now enjoy these songs! 

Love,

K.J. Dominick's 

New Years Day

We all survived. We made it to another year. We woke up each day ( despite our best efforts) and had a full years yup. The full 365... Of life's each and every day. And usually doing the same thing each and everyday until New Years comes around and resets the ever ticking clock- back to day one so u can repeat the same 365 days again and say things like " this is my year"... Sounds a lot like when schoolmates would write sweet things in your yearbook because they are going to miss you over the summer. ( side story, was reading mine not too long ago and from one of my best friends it simply said "Kyle- I hope you have a summer." Um, do I have a choice?) 

Omg, and the resolutions! I live for Facebook resolution status! They are so hilarious delusional and even better when they are completely awkward. 

" bye 2013! You were a good year, but this year I'm gonna focus on my waist line, abs, success and stop wearing skid marked Granny Panties on dates to see if the guy really likes me or not!"

That is just uncomfortable and peel back on what you reveal, honey. 

Wait, that was a terrible comparison, I'm off my game today. 

I just compared what reads back to the most depressing view of life ever to a high school year book? 

It's New Year's Day. Of course I'm hanging a bit. But, not too bad. Not too bad. 

I'm gonna go throw up again now. 

Ok, I'm just kidding, I'm not vomitting. 

It's been nice, I haven't vomited in awhile. 

Do you ever sit back and ponder the last time you vomited and why? 

I don't, ever. But i just did. " this is my year"...

So let's see, lots of positive and major things around me lately, including my beautiful elephant N'Dambi... 

It's the little shiny beautiful things in life that make me happy. That make that boring, mundane 365 worth it. For me. Not many people understand this. I am aware that I have a huge gaseous vapor pulsing through my body. Some people call that sadness, loss, grief, and how you choose to deal with it. It's life. Mine happens to be a little different than yours ( and I'm talking ALL of you) I like to think we all are 100% unique! because I've never met anyone even close to being exactly me. They might have similair interests and we can form friendships but why wouldn't we all be 100% unique based on the statistic of me. I took a 1 person ( myself) pole to prove my theory. 

N'Dambi has been my happiness these past couple of days. My strength. And she has a really cute rhinestone in her nose, just like daddy! 

Ok so- things I did in the last couple of days besides write:

Made major life decision involving moving and leaving the island. 

Re-pierced my nose by myself because I'm badass

Almost had a threesome with a straight couple! Yup, a married Husband and Wife tried to get some. 

They almost did. They still might. 

I have very sloppily shoplifted things I do not need just for the thrill of it, and have not gotten caught.

But, because is just put that out there and that's the last thing I need, that ends. 

It was like 4 or maybe 6 major companies that I stole very small things from so I would have some Xmas presents. For myself, don't get greedy on me. I stole them fair and square. I did gift the perfume however. And I'm waiting for that special someone who shall receive the Pout Lip Stain from Vicky Hush-Hush... I also got a bunch of really pale make up from Mac, eye creams from sephora, stuff from Macys (hi N'Dambi) and so much more! 

I had a portable e-hookah from  7-11. It was grape, but lasted 3 days and would've cost me $10!

I don't steal, that was thrill seeking broke on the holidays depression, and it fucking worked. 

Umm... Stopped smoking cigarettes. Kind of on accident. Well, I'm still puffing on the good old e-cig but that's that. If you can't afford to smoke, then um don't. 

I'm still in orientation at the new job ( I know, I'm looking for something else) because of the Holidays, but at least I know there is a paycheck in my future no matter how big. Mama is broke! 

I finally received a dollop of closure with the ex, until next time. 

I got drunk and really angry and told him off, apologized later. 

It pales nothing in comparison to the things he has been saying to me on a daily basis, but mine was all at once but in my defense it was provoked.

I wrote him an I'm leaving the island and I need to know before I buy the ticket if there is any chance for us. 

I poured my heart out. No response. 

Finally, I got a no. 

At least I know not to waste my time anymore. I can't help it, it consumes me sometimes. 

I know, you're all like "sometimes? Have you read your blog? Get the fuck out of here"

Watched an awesome movie called Side Effects about anti-depressants. It's on your Netflix. Watch it.

Re read Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, and watched a bunch of True Blood, trying to catch up I'm mid season 4...

But, having done all that I still feel unfulfilled here. I'm not looking forward to the weather in Chicago, but at least I'll have friends and family ( I do here too, but I'm at a complete crossroads and the clock is ticking) plus, through all this I have a really bad taste in my mouth towards Hawaii. I just need some new adventures and a new neighborhood to live in and I'm all good. Just keep thinking positivity and live your life! So no, this does not mean I am for sure sure leaving the island. 

We shall reconvene in 364...

That, by the way is what today looks like and I'm moving back to what now? I'm referring to the picture below, taken moments ago. You bitches are freezing in the snow, I'm gonna lay out by the pool.

Conundrum... But a happy place one!

Love,

K.J. Dominick's 

I'm gonna go shoot myself in the face to kill this throbbing in my head! 

Or just take an Aleve. That should do it, it fucking better!