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Tryin My Hand....

What is it that you want to try? Is there something that you just know you would be great at but you have'nt steped foot in that lane. I was feeling the same way. But I decided to do something about it..



This beauty hear is for Milestone Media Music Group. I wanted it to slightly tie in with the original Milestone Logo which I will show you a little later.

So like many of you in the blogsphere I like to try my hand at different thinks every now

and again. AKA I think I can do new shit right.. ok so NOW ITS GRAPHIC DESIGN.

I started a while ago with the logo for Milestone Media and a producer named Mic Fingaz who did'nt pan out to be great. But that is another story RIGHT.

So where are some things I have come up with they are not perfect but how about some feedback.

This is the original Milestone Media LOGO.

A logo should represent the company, what it's

about, what they do. So that everytime you see

this logo you know what the quality is gonna be.

FOR BETTER OR WORST.

I have also come up with a logo for one of my Favorite Dj's whethere he likes it or not I don't know but I think it says alot. Its excitment, attention grabbing and overall very professional looking what do you think.

Let me know what you think I realize that this is an important part of branding a company. Look at Pepsi, Coke, Def Jam, Apple, Nike these pictures stick in your head forever because they are iconic. Wouldnt it be ironic to create some so iconic there just has to be a story to go with how it was created. Just imagine the possibilities. I CAN

I also want to give you a bit of music to enjoy while your on the site so check this out while you read.

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A FEW SONGS THAT HAVE EVOKED CERTAIN EMOTIONS

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD A SONG THAT MADE YOU FEEL A CERTAIN KIND OF WAY, OR EVER TIME YOU HEARD IT , A MEMORY OF THE TIME AND PLACE WAS REMEMERED.

HERE ARE A VIEW OF MY FAVORITES IN NO CERTAIN ORDER

I REMEMBER THIS BEING IN HIGH SCHOOL AND REALIZING THAT I LOVED THIS SONG

AND IT HAS A VERY SPECIAL MEANING TO ME....

JODECI ENOUGH SAID

BONNIE AND SHYNE.. SHYNE PO HAD ONE WITH THIS... THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT A WOMEN TO RIDE FOR YOU ALL OUT

DMX AMD SISQO

THE CLASSIC HIPHOP LOVE SONG

112 PLAYA

BYRD GANG SHE SO GANGTA

MOBB DEEP AND 112 HEY LIV.. THEY CAUGHT ALOT OF SHIT BECAUSE OF THIS..BUT IT SERVED ITS PURPOSE DONT YOUR THINK...

THIS TIME PERIOD WAS GREAT FOR ME KANYE WEST SPACESHIP

TELL ME WHAT YALL THINK

LUCKY OUT.

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WHEN THE MONEY GOES

I wanna welcome everyone to my first blog...I have alot that I want to talk about and this looks to be the forum where I finally get to satisfy my writing fix. The very first thing I wanna talk about is finances. I was thinking about how much Entertainers, Doctors, Lawyers and Athletes make in a lifetime and how some of them end up pissing it all away.

Lets look at a few examples

MIKE TYSON

Tyson says the he probably blew through most of $300 Million dollars. I said 300 Million, how is this possible? You have to ask yourself. I will get into that after a few more examples.

KAT WILLIAMS

Apparently Kat has filed for Bankruptcy protection now this is not to say the he is broke.

He is protecting is financial assetts. Hopefully.

YOUNG BUCK

Buck was in dire financial trouble, owing back taxes, payments on cars to the point wherehe was begging 50 Cent for more money. After Mr. Jackson payed alot of Mr. Browns debt. This mismanagement and the insueing unhappiness led to the dismissal of Buck from G-Unit.

This question begs where is this money going..well with the cost of expensive jewerly, houses cars, recording, training and cost of living. Did I mention most employeed by these professions are contracted but still looked at as independent contractors. Meaning they are responsible for there own tazes. A dangerous combustable situation. WHY? Well upfront money looks great but people dont remember to put at least 20% away. They also live above there means and try to put every homeboy, relative, associated on payroll. This usually leads to mismanaged funds.

So what can we do to keep the money when we get it.

GREAT QUESTION

1. Get Paid What You're Worth and Spend Less Than You Earn

It sounds simplistic, but many people struggle with this first basic rule. Make sure you know what your job is worth in the marketplace, by conducting an evaluation of your skills, productivity, job tasks, contribution to the company, and the going rate, both inside and outside the company, for what you do. Being underpaid even a thousand dollars a year can have a significant cumulative effect over the course of your working life.

No matter how much or how little you're paid, you'll never get ahead if you spend more than you earn. Often it's easier to spend less than it is to earn more, and a little cost-cutting effort in a number of areas can result in big savings. It doesn't always have to involve making big sacrifices.

2. Stick to a Budget

One of my favorite subjects: budgeting. It's not a four-letter word. How can you know where your money is going if you don't budget? How can you set spending and saving goals if you don't know where your money is going? You need a budget whether you make thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

3. Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt is the number one obstacle to getting ahead financially. Those little pieces of plastic are so easy to use, and it's so easy to forget that it's real money we're dealing with when we whip them out to pay for a purchase, large or small. Despite our good resolves to pay the balance off quickly, the reality is that we often don't, and end up paying far more for things than we would have paid if we had used cash.

4. Contribute to a Retirement Plan

If your employer has a 401(k) plan and you don't contribute to it, you're walking away from one of the best deals out there. Ask your employer if they have a 401(k) plan (or similar plan), and sign up today. If you're already contributing, try to increase your contribution. If your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan, consider an IRA.

5. Have a Savings Plan

You've heard it before: Pay yourself first! If you wait until you've met all your other financial obligations before seeing what's left over for saving, chances are you'll never have a healthy savings account or investments. Resolve to set aside a minimum of 5% to 10% of your salary for savings BEFORE you start paying your bills. Better yet, have money automatically deducted from your paycheck and deposited into a separate account.

6. Invest!

If you're contributing to a retirement plan and a savings account and you can still manage to put some money into other investments, all the better.

7. Maximize Your Employment Benefits

Employment benefits like a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, medical and dental insurance, etc., are worth big bucks. Make sure you're maximizing yours and taking advantage of the ones that can save you money by reducing taxes or out-of-pocket expenses.

8. Review Your Insurance Coverages

Too many people are talked into paying too much for life and disability insurance, whether it's by adding these coverages to car loans, buying whole-life insurance policies when term-life makes more sense, or buying life insurance when you have no dependents. On the other hand, it's important that you have enough insurance to protect your dependents and your income in the case of death or disability.

9. Update Your Will

70% of Americans don't have a will. If you have dependents, no matter how little or how much you own, you need a will. If your situation isn't too complicated you can even do your own with software like WillMaker from Nolo Press. Protect your loved ones. Write a will.

10. Keep Good Records

If you don't keep good records, you're probably not claiming all your allowable income tax deductions and credits. Set up a system now and use it all year. It's much easier than scrambling to find everything at tax time, only to miss items that might have saved you money.

Reality Check

How are you doing on the top ten list? If you're not doing at least six of the ten, resolve to make improvements. Choose one area at a time and set a goal for incorporating all ten into your lifestyle.

Remember if you don’t know the purpose of money you will lose it...

Lucky out...