Friday, April 24, 2009

DJ Nickiee at the Ed Hardy Store

I am pleased to announce that I will be at the Ed Hardy Store from 4-8pm. I am excited about my new relationship with the clothing brand. I hope see my fellow blog readers this event. Below please find the information:

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Long Day

I just got in the house. I went to the Terrance J event at Retreat put together by Amber J. I had a good time. It's good to let loose and enjoy myself from time to time.

Today, I was interviewed by Honey Magazine. I can't wait to see the article. I hope that my persona is clearly conveyed. After my interview, I went on a mini-shopping spree at Theory. One of my party attendees gave me a gift certificate worth hundreds of dollars (Thanks, Raul).

I think I am catching a cold from going to hard at the gym. The four pack will be in full affect by June 8, 2009 (My Birthday). Hard work pays off! I'm back!!!

Monday, April 20, 2009

I'm just doing ME!

I realized this weekend that I need exercise to function. Exercising gives me the energy and the focus to work hard. People envy you when you work out because it takes discipline, and people just don't have it.

Things are truly working out. A production company has picked up my show. I will been filming in May. The opportunity was on the shelf because I did not have a good team. I have one now.

I have a lot of great ideas which is one of the main reasons that I know that I found my calling. In this industry, you cannot tell anyone your ideas. You have an idea, then someone always wants to claim it as their own. One thing I have learned about myself is that my thoughts become things. So while everyone else is worried about what I am doing-I am doing me (ALL DAY). It's my nature to want to nurture, guide, and incorporate people, but truly I am getting to the point where I am becoming more instinctive and more careful about who I choose to work with because "these people" are crazy. It is truly a "crabs in a barrel" mentality and I can not sympathize or even emphasize with this way of thinking. I honestly believe that people feed off my energy. I love that I inspire people, but certain people just try to suck the energy out of me, but it never works.

Everyone just needs to "DO THEM"." Don't worry about me, I'll be just fine. I am armed with an stellar education and NO ONE can take that away from me.

As much as I surround myself around positive people. Negative energy only fuels me. Therefore, if you hate on me-you are only empowering me.

I think I am staying in tonight. I have too much work to do.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

First Morning in My New Place, and it was good!

I spent the first night in my place in the City last night, and I can say that I have not been this happy in a long time. I woke up at 7:30 am, and then went back to sleep (shaking my head because I really want to start getting an early start). This is what I have always wanted! I have a rooftop terrace as well. I can't wait until it gets hot!

Today, is my big event, "Women In the Industry." People have been very receptive. This is the first time that I will be showcasing my DJ crew called "Miss DJs." The Miss DJs project has been on the table for a while. As of right now, K Foxx of 99 Jamz in Miami and DJ SWF are members. I want the members to be very diverse, intelligent, and classy.


How do I feel today? One of my blog readers, Ron (we went to NYU together) said that I should talk about how I feel. I'm content and have clarity, but at the same time, I am overwhelmed because getting older, and there is so much more that I want to accomplish before I "settle down."

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Women In the Industry

It's been a while. I've been grinding really hard. By the end of March, my goal was to get an apartment in the city. I got my keys to my new apartment last week. I've been working so hard that sometimes I don't have a moment to be aware how I actually feel. I feel like there is more to life to just work. I want to start enjoying life-that starts April 1st.

I have spent so much time building my PR business that I have neglected my love of DJing. You don't realize how many hours I have logged to build my presence on the internet and my email list, and I refuse to let anyone else take advantage of my hardwork and pull that "diva" attitude with me. Those who take advantage are usually men in this industry. Hence, the reason why I am having the First Annual "Women in the Industry" event at Mr. West this Tuesday:

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I hope the event is an outlet for follow women in the industry to network and hopefully make money together. :-)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Going Back to Cali.

Last week, I really needed to get away. I admit when I run into adversity, the first thought is to run away. The city can be so hard at times. I looked for last minute flights. Every vacation deal left in March, but I needed to go now. I booked a flight to LA. I have been here since Friday. It's time to go back to New York tomorrow. There is no internet access here so this vacation is over.


On Saturday, I sleep all day. My sister kept on asking me, "What's wrong?" "I work hard," I replied. Sleeping is not always a negative sign. Sleeping is a reward for all the nights I stay up creating opportunities for myself so that I can survive until my businesses thrive.


I didn't realize how many people read my blog. Some people ask for more entries. To be honest, I thought my life was boring so I have not been as consistent in my blog. All I do is work and deal with personalities on a daily basis. Dealing with personalities is actually the most interesting aspect of my life. People amaze me on a daily basis. People don't realize that they show all of their cards by the way they react.


So, I have decided. I want to take New York City back. I want to bring it back when we loved to go out in New York City because the music was good! Starting, February 28th, I started a party called, "Secret Society." and guess what?

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All the DJs are really dope-not DJs who got their fame from doing mixtapes on Protools, not DJs who were once old school rappers and models, not DJs who bite other DJs sets, not DJs who have to rock the mike to get a party popping and have no skill-real DJs, and they deserve our support! I have DJ Scratch, DJ Kut of 105.1, DJ Dummy (Common's DJ), DJ Shogun who is so underrated, DJ Dee Wiz, and me, who is blessed to have the opportunity to open for each of them and is going to treat Saturday like DJ school LOL.


This is what I love, and I enjoy every minute of it! We have to create opportunities for ourselves. If I don't like the party scene and the choices that are available to us, I'm going to work hard to change it until it's the way that it used to be.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Gift & The Curse

This blog is a gift and a curse. On one hand, I inspire people. On the other hand, it magnifies "hateration" and "swagger biting." A wise person told me to "Do me." And, everybody should "Do Them."


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This Thursday, I ran into an old friend of mine at the 508 Lounge. It was getting late so I asked him for a ride home. There seemed to be some strings attached because he left me stranded when I refused to comply with his requests. I've known this person for almost 2 years. He started asking me to help promote is chapstick brand on facebook, etc. WTF! Weirdo! The point is I saw signs of his shadiness and insecurity, but always ignored it. Why as we get older do we refuse to listen to our instincts?

The next day, Friday, I had a big meeting. The night was before was supposed to be an obstacle, but I overcame it. It went well. I drove to Boston for the meeting and feel like I gained a new relationship. After Boston, I headed to Staten Island where there is an artist with which I want to work. Then I headed to a venue in Harlem to meet with a promoter about a gig that I have in March.

I have been very frustrated lately because business is easy, but the people who conduct business make it so difficult. Everyone is self-interested. In the music business, there is always a road block to get a contact-it's ridiculous. Fortunately, there are certain people in this business who are kind and always lend their hand, and I greatly appreciate them, and they will know and feel my appreciation. I know that I have alot to offer, and I am going to offer my gifts to those who deserve them.