Fatness First: Pepsi Mont Blanc

Pepsi has done it again. This can be added to my "Fatness First: Soda Collection". The Fall 2010 flavor is Mont Blanc. This tastes like coffee ground and a hint of chocolate, in watered down Pepsi.

My 1st Artist DJ Event: Kojoe Live

I was really nervous at the thought of being the DJ for an artist's live set. There is a lot going on in the background besides playing the music like interacting with the artist and audience, and being on the mic at the right time, and understanding & speaking Japanese.

@Daisha_Hunter
www.DaiTime.com

Deejaying for a live artist's performance looks exciting and Hip Hop DJs always look like they have a blast. I'm nowhere near being the Hip Hop DJ I want to be, but I look forward to doing more live events. It was a blessing to be able to work with Kojoe, who alone will be an artist to watch take over the globe in the next year. I was able to shine my Dai*Light behind his performance at Velours in Aoyama.


@IAmKojoe

www.IAmKojoe.com
www.On-Rec.jp

ありがとうございました for the video @Ebonifiyah!
Thank to all of our friends who came out to show support!
Can't wait to entertain you again soon!

My 1 Year Anniversary @ Dr. Sketchy's Tokyo

Burlesque. Drawing. Party. Drinks. Music. Contests. Crazy. Fun. Tokyo.

I was never good at art or drawing and I wasn't familiar with Burlesque entertainment. Last year, when Lady Elle, the host and organizer of Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School in Tokyo put a post out for a DJ needed at her monthly event, I thought it would be fun to practice my new hobby at something as interesting as a burlesque art event.

Every month the colorful cast hosts an event The Pink Cow in Shibuya, which features a Burlesque model or performer who struts, dances, and poses for the audience during 3 acts of fun contests, music, and sketch challenges.

This September marked my 1 year anniversary as Dr. Sketchy Tokyo's Anti-Art School's resident DJ. I made a special mix CD, The Best of Burlesque Act 1 for those sketch monkey's starting a one year membership.
If you are ever in Tokyo, bring your pencils and pads and come through to the best in
Burlesque Artertainment!

DJ Dai*Light

My 1st Red Carpet: G.I. Joe Japan Premier

I had the opportunity to attend the Japan premier and red carpet of G. I. Joe. I didn’t know what to expect because I forgot what the theme of the cartoon was besides an army, and I remember the action figures. I watched trailers and interviews but I wasn’t sure what to expect from Marlon Wayans. I would have cast Tyrese in the role by default. He seems to always play in films like these.

G.I. Joe premiered the same day as the release in the USA. I got to watch the screener and interview cast on the red carpet at Tokyo’s LaLaPort. I first spoke with Sienna Miller who played Baroness. She was very pleasant. I forgot to ask her about filming in that leather outfit. I definitely want to be her for Halloween! Then the producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura spoke with me. He was so kind and just seemed like a jolly man without Christmas! I was there to film for FOX Backstage Pass and Access E Online. On the carpet, we were flagged to only speak with those two, but after Marlon Wayans passed the first Japanese interviewer and spotted me he said, “Hey! You’re not Asian”! We began talking, and he is definitely a ball of energy and comedy. I laughed the whole time he went down the carpet messing with the other interviewers. I’m definitely looking forward to the next “White Chicks” movie. That had my Grandmom and I rolling! Channing Tatum is fine on and off screen and Rachael Nichols is tall and gorgeous in person. Byung-hun Lee gets all the love in Asia! Now that is a handsome dude!

I was pleasantly surprised by the movie. I expected the action, great CG and fighting. There was non-stop action though and my eyeballs were hurting. I wanted to blink but couldn’t. I thought the movie was funny and kept jokes coming. Marlon did a great job because he wasn’t playing a serious role I had predicted, but was able to be mildly comical and not overdo it. I thought the story flowed well and I look forward to the sequels.

My Brother's DaiTime in Tokyo

I've been blessed to have 3 of my family members visit me in the past year. My dad came last August, my grandmother came during cherry blossom season, and my little brother came for summertime. He starts college this year and I had to make sure he enjoyed his time in Tokyo. I think it ruined him really. I don't know how you go back to life in the U.S. after experiencing this as a young man!




Arcades+Diverse Friends+Game Nites+Musical Performances+Horse Sushi+Korean BBQ+Curry Rice+Sake+Shibuya+Harajuku+Roppongi Clubs+Block Party in Yoyogi Park+Crowded Trains+Morning After-Club Commutes+Museums+Lupe Fiasco, Cool Kids, and Mickey Factz Live @ The Club+Rollercoasters+Beach BBQ+Mt. Fuji @ Sunset+Fireworks+Ferris Wheels+Incorrect Engrish+Chopsticks+Noodles+Late Nites+Early Mornings...

College is fantastic and I am excited for him! Japan will be waiting for him to come back!

さようならMichael Jackson

Friday morning, I awoke at 6:30 am and turned on Wendy Williams online and heard The King of Pop was rushed to the hospital. I just knew he was going to be fine. He is Michael Jackson! As we were commuting to work here in the Far East, news of Michael Jackson's death spread through text messages. I couldn't believe it and I sat at my desk dumbfounded all morning. I told my junior high school students that Michael Jackson had passed away, and after they translated what I said from English to Japanese, they gasped and said "What!? Really!" I told them to watch the news and read newspapers. The following week consisted of singing Michael Jackson songs and watching "Thriller" and them learning that Michael Jackson was Black and actually had brown skin and an afro when he was younger. Many of the students grew up on the white skinned Michael Jackson and had no idea. I was happy that the teachers I work with wanted to pass on the legacy of Micheal Jackson, many of which bought in their own CDs and talked about how they enjoyed his music.

The foreign community celebrated his life all weekend. I immediately called for a visit to karaoke singing only Michael Jackson tunes, so friends and I got together to sing and dance. Then we spent the weekend attending clubs and DJ sets of M.J. only.

I am still in disbelief but I know he will live forever. He definitely was the only person in the entire world to bring everyone together of all ages, races, and cultures through his entertaining and music alone. I really hope another Michael Jackson star arises in another generation, even if I don't live to see it.

Rest in more peace than you had on this earth Mike. I hope you find your childhood...