A JAMAICAN IN THE DESERT:
LIVE FROM DUBAI, UAE
What's happening world, I'm out in Dubai now living life and wandering the desert in search of "the next level." I know that this is a long way to come, but it is what it is. I miss everybody back in the states and Jamaica (yard), and wish ya'll the best. To all my new UAE and international peoples, let's build on things like we do out here. Non-stop growth, that's what I love about the UAE, we grind all day. Don't believe the hype about the Middle East, we play hard too. Well, stay tuned to my pictures, so you can see what I see.
I am on a quest to "Take over the world," through music, art and other ubiquitous pursuits. I just want to be happy, so don't watch me, watch tv.
MY WORK:
Grafiks' Graphics & Concepts:
"ENVY" (event flyer)
"Music High TV" (business card)
"Goddess Jump" (photo alter/multiply): Makaveda: Fitness Guru
"After School Special" (album art): Lex Checkz: Recording Artist
The Burj Al Arab (color photo w/cyan manipulation: the world's "only" 7 Star hotel... it's on its' own island!)
Che Mack: Rising Star (photo alter/colorization)
Logo Design: "Fresh Tattoos: NYC"
Alice Smith: Recording Artist (photo alter)
"Jasmin": Activist/Artist (photo alter)
Bascom X: Recording artist (Photo alter)
"Last Fridays" (event ticket)
"Fresh Produce" (event flyer: 1st version)
"Fresh Produce" (event flyer: 2nd version)
"Delarare" (original logo)
"Legends Of Style" (event flyer)
"Dear Summer" (event flyer)
"Old Skool Wednesdays"
"Motown Fridays" (event flyer)
"Shake It" (event flyer)
"Rockstar Tuesdays" (event flyer)
Equator Lounge (original logo)
"Freaky Fridays" (event flyer)
Tech in Japan (photo alter)
"Surreal Saturdays" event flyer
49ers Japan Flyer
American Art Tattoo business card
"Sucker Free Sundays" (Raindrop Entertainment)
Flyer For Retro Sundays (Raindrop Entertainment, LLC)
Poster Art for Jr Toots (Son of the legendary Toots Hibberts of Toots And The Maytals)
New Years 2007 Poster Art for Raindrop Entertainment, LLC
Poster Art for www.CIFKids.org "African March of Millions" Have you signed the petition?
Concept for Brig Feltus : Recording Artist (www.myspace.com/brigfeltus)
DVD Cover (Gordons Family Reunion 2006)
Album Cover for Mixtape "20 Joints"
Marchitect (recording artist) "Fresh Out The Lab" Album Cover (Six panel fold out/All photography, design by "Grafik")
Hip Hop Election Flyer (Mock Campaign)
Christmas Card Flyer Invite for Conde Nast
Logo/ Tshirt Design for R&B recording artist: Danny Rich
Birthday Party Flyer
Mixtape CD Cover Art DJ Nine Five: The Subway Series
New Years 2007 Flyer Art: Shaggy's Restaurant/Bar
CD cover art/Corporate Identity: Revolutionary Entertainment
Logo/Corporate Identity for Greek (Fraternity/Sorority) Clothiing Company
Logo for Live Hip Hop Band: Fat Daddy Hasbeen
Album Art "Undeniable" for hip hop recording artist Trig of Free Agents
Logo/Corporate Identity for JRH Management : talent/promotion agency
Album Art for Celtic Band: Mythica Music
Event Flyer for Metro Love Entertainment
Flyer for Charter Bus Trip 40/40 Club in AC
Flyer for "No Problem Saturdays"
Mixtape Cover Art: Raindrop Liquid Mix
Hit me on the business end anyone interested in doing music and/or art +971 050 8438400
Your Hidden Talent
You are a great communicator. You have a real way with words.
You're never at a loss to explain what you mean or how you feel.
People find it easy to empathize with you, no matter what your situation.
When you're up, you make everyone happy. But when you're down, everyone suffers.
Bob Marley, Rakim, Nas, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Louis Armstrong, Toots Hibbert, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix, Jay Z, The Roots, Mos Def, Edith Piaf, Black Violin, ...the list goes on. I'm a music snob/phanatic, so anything that ain't straight garbage, I'll give a chance.
On the promotion end, I'm interested in meeting up and coming artists who are serious about their craft and who are about putting in some real work to achieve uncommon results! Right now, living in Dubai, I am working with local artists to develop an urban and international music scene. I have access to venues, studios, festivals, etc.
Movies
Whatever has the most explosions, lol. That real gangster stuff: Shottas, Goodfellas, Shaka Zulu, Scarface, The Godfather Set, Hoodlum, The Harder They Come, King of New York, Gladiator, Brave Heart, Half Baked, Casino, Coming To America, American Gangster, Paradise Now, New Jack City, The Last of The Mohicans, Apocolypto, Amistad, Belly, too many to name.
I also like comedies, thrillers, scary flicks, hip hoperas, documentaries & "flicks" (eh, I'm a guy!)
THIS IS THE HOTTEST MOVIE ABOUT JAMAICAN URBAN LIFE SINCE "THE HARDER THEY COME" (JIMMY CLIFF) "SHOTTA FROM BIRTH..."
"NEW BLAST"
I'm working on a unique video project on the City of the Future...," Dubai and what makes it tick from a young Arabs' view. TRAILER COMING SOON!
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Television
Chappelle Show, Sports Center, Discovery/TLC, CNN (keep an eye on "your" government), Jeopardy, HBO series: The Wire, Entourage, Sopranos, BET on Fridays (freestyle battle), Cops (if you don't watch it, you might be on it next), Spike TV, E!, FX...that's it, too much tv makes you real whack, get off yo ass!
Books
The Invisible Man, The Great Gatsby, 1984, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Chicken Soup for the ________ Soul, Brave New World, Common Sense, The Writings of Frederick Douglas, Theological doctrines, various magazines... I'm a designer, I look at everything, even if I don't like it.
Heroes
God, My moms, Martin, Malcolm, Marcus, Jessie Owens, Ali, Mrs. Parks, Mandela, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, "PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA," Che, MJ ..23, Mr. Phat Farm/Hip Hop (Russell), Hov (JAY-Z), Diddy, Oprah, Usain Bolt (Lightning) & anyone who has the courage to stand up and be themselves in a sea of sameness.
About me:
What's good myspace junkies. This ya boy Marley (aka Grafik, JJ, The Jamaican Jew, Marley Marl, Shaka, Man X, The Jamaican Pharoh). Born in Jamaica (Island in the sun...of many, one people) Top Shotta, raised in NY, schooled in the "D" (First state), now residing in "The Fastest City On Earth," "Concrete Desert," "The Sands of The Future," "Bizzaro Land," aka Dubai, UAE (City of the future!).
(Design I did...)
I am a "Modern Renaissance Man" and enjoy to take up any challenge and/or business venture that is worth doing.
Who I'd like to meet: SOME SHOTS I TOOK IN THE "CITY OF THE FUTURE" & "THE LAND OF THE SUN."
JAMAICA @ THE BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008: STARRING... "MR. BOLT"
THE LADIES IN JAMAICA ARE THE FASTEST IN THE WORLD!
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING "CHANGE" HAPPEN: "YES, WE DID!"
REMEMBER THIS... DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN, VOTE, PARTICIPATE IN "YOUR" LIFE!
PLEASE WATCH THE WHOLE THING, WATCH IT WITH SOMEONE ELSE, WATCH IT WITH AN OPEN MIND, TRY NOT TO KICK YOURSELF FOR BELIEVING EVERYTHING THAT YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO ABOUT YOUR WHOLE LIFE...SERIOUSLY!
WUTUP My international travelin, livin the life we all dream about, new found friend?? Just stoppin by to say hello.. Rub elbows together for a second.. Try and get any extra fairy dust that might be fallin off around your edges.. *smile* Hope all is good Q T. Just chekkin you out, sayn hello and sending a little positive energy your way!! That's it. Have a great day -
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=wGVaZol3SOQ Let us not forget that this Christmas and the holiday spirit like many other pagan holidays are created and exalted by the marketing and materialism, actually have little to do with what we preach (but this is talking about going into rolls historical and theological uff never end up: 0) This is not to criticize or judge those who celebrate the holidays to the contrary, must respect. compartir esta temporada con nuestros seres queridos, as long as there is respect, love and peace, celebrate us the Unit, not consumerism;) FACT: The Black Christmas begins on January 7 and continues through New Year's Black on February 7. So too happy and prosperous Black Ethiopian Christmas to all, especially the poor, needy and the destitute. The Black Christ to the four winds by the people at home and abroad, through the 1st article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, endowed are reason and conscience and should fraternally with each other. " So believe in what we believe :) Happy holidays and best wishes today and always, Jah bless.
Isn't it kinda sad what happened to our beloved Scrabulous? I miss playing with you too, fi real! I wonder what ever happened to our unfinished game. (you know i won that, right?! lol)
Give thanks for the poem and bday love! I didn't know you knew when my bday was. It made me remember the poem you wrote me on greyhound. I value your friendship greatly. Peace and Love
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