hey friends! it's been quite a while since i posted on this page! i've actually been going to http://hammytime.tumblr.com/ for my recent updates and random thoughts....feel free to join me there too! i can't believe we're already into Q4 of 2011.....i hope it's been a remarkable year for you. i know it has for me! i've celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary....how cool is that!!! i also have been inspired creatively and musically.....singing on projects and DJing at events.....i'm working on keeping it positive during the ups and downs because i know that God has the plan and i just need to get out of the way! of course, it's easier said than done -- but i'm up for the challenge!! xo!
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss
What a fantastic reminder! It seems as though we forget how unique and special we are. It's so easy to get caught up in comparisons and complaints...I wish I were more this way...or...If only I was...But the amazing thing is, is that we are all here for a reason. We all have a gift to share. The journey is figuring out what that gift is...and once you do - WOW. The sky's the limit on what you can do!
Like many around the world, Teena Marie was an inspiration to me. I was so saddened to hear of her sudden death at just 54 years old. I remember when I first was introduced to her music by a close friend...and from my first listen of "Square Biz," I was hooked.
Outside of her amazing vocal range and singing ability, she was an accomplished guitar player, songwriter and producer. She inspired me to sing, to write and try new things with music.
I tried to see her in concert almost every time she came to the Los Angeles area...and in the beginning, she would always be on tour with her mentor, Rick James. I have so many great memories of them on stage together -- and of course, their famous duet -- "Fire and Desire." How I LOVE to sing that one!!!
I saw their last concert together, before Rick James passed away...and her live shows after his death always felt a bit empty without him there. She kept a place for him on stage always.
There was something so much fun about seeing her in concert -- the "grown and sexy" atmosphere, the crowd always singing along to every song she sang...She will be missed.
In honor of her life, her legacy and all she inspired, I recorded an acapella version of her beautiful song "Portuguese Love." I hope you enjoy it!!!
So you know, this is the first of many songs in my "ANNIEOKE" series.....Stay tuned!!
hello! let's swing in the holidays by joining me at the universal bar & grill on wednesday the 15th!
in case you weren't aware, i've recently started singing backing vocals for Shaun Fleming. it's been so great to sing such lovely harmonies and also sing a different style of music than what i usualy do.
Bonjour! While I never took French whilst in school, I am excited to be doing an all French DJ set with the Music Makes The Difference fam! This will all be going down at Verdugo Bar on Wednesday, December 8th. There is NO COVER and you're bound to be entertained!
Plus the LITTLE FRENCHIE FOOD TRUCK will be there, cause we know how important food is at a French-style celebration! Expect to hear classics from the great chanteurs of the 1940s & 50s such as Edith Piaf & Lucienne Boyer, all the way up to the contemporary forrays into electronic music from the likes of Air & Daft Punk. Ooh lah lah, y'all!!! SEE YOU ON THE 8TH!!
Hey hey! About a month ago, I DJ'd at this fabulous art event here in Los Angeles. Below is a snippet of me doing my Vocal/DJ Set. This was a great group show called Skin Deep featuring works from Miles Regis and Garth Trinidad, to name a few. To see photos and learn more about the exhibit, go here: http://bit.ly/cW8YDr
