With now everything being on the web there is no surprise that we have online internet sensations that have become celebrities. With the new age of technology celebrities don’t even honestly need someone to specialize in public relations, they can do their own PR with twitter, facebook, and other networking sites. The inspiration for this particular post has come from all the questions I have gotten about how I became so popular without the help of mainstream media/entertainment outlets.
One thing I have learned with the internet is that you can create your own work as well; I never started working on my individual projects to get fame. I honestly started working on my projects as practice for the real opportunities that have finally arrived. Practice makes perfect is defiantly very true, how are you ready for that feature film, hosting gig, or concert if you are not use to doing any of these things for an actual audience. I also love the feedback that the audience members give is very raw and real, the internet is home of the brave, people will say whatever comes to their mind. Although a lot of the feedback is hate, some of it is actually constructive criticism that you can use to improve your craft. With all this said check out some of my favorite online sensations and see why they have become the major starts that they are:
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The Making of a King
What New York rapper is royal, empowering, majestic, and stylish? Abdul Jabbar or for us King Jabbar. This Capricorn is on a journey toward breaking into the LGBT music world as well as mainstream. I had the pleasure of sitting down talking with him about who he is and what I think he needs to do in order to get his music career on the next level.
Now a days gay celebrities are popping up everyday, in New York City alone there is a new socialite who is making a song, throwing a party, or trying to be the next big thing, however this city has only birthed a few that are mainstream gay celebrities who are creating careers that are hitting outside the 5 boroughs or the New Jersey area. What is that Maurice Jamal, XEM Van Adams, Maurice Runea, B. Scott, Bry’nt, Derrick L. Briggs, DJ Baker, or Nathan H. Williams are doing? The formula is really simple they are hot and they are promoting themselves. My entertainment Mantra has always been “If you cannot sell yourself, no one else will and this is very important to break into any industry. As for King Jabbar he is halfway there, he has the talent, style, charisma, looks, now we have to get him his crown, you cannot be royalty with out your crown.
When you talk to King Jabbar you don’t get rapper instantly, you would think that this rapper would be a neo soul artist who would meditate in the middle of central park with a tribe. He is just so spiritual and down to earth, which is why he credits Eryka Baydu as his influence. Being into numerology, astrology, oils, and keeping your aura in white light is what keeps King Jabbar grounded in his quest for stardom. King Jabbar has always wanted to be in the music business, because he loves entertainment, he briefly modeled in the past; however stopped once it took away from his relationship with others and his music. It is no surprise that he was apart of fashion, because he and Grace Jones could be best friends when it comes down to his fashion sense and his addiction to Soho (must see shopping area in NYC). With his seducing eyes, sense of style, and his attitude toward thought before expression he has several tools that will get him far.
As King Jabbar sat in a huge chair facing me, I felt like a king was looking right through me. Although I was conducting the talk, I sensed some aggressiveness within him. That’s when romance came up, I was very intrigued with how King Jabbar felt toward romance and where did that fall in his life as of now, as King Jabbar went through a list of all his goals that he has planned for the next year (an album and mix tape included) I learned that love right now was not a priority; however a supportive friend who can bring something to the table is always accepted and in doing so safer sex practices are a must. He is very passionate about our community protecting ourselves and thinking prior to your actions. When he is in a relationship though this shy Capricorn may be a little more aggressive than passive, just don’t expect for him to make the first move.
When you want to catch this up and comer you better hope to catch him shopping in Soho or a Friday night (his favorite day of the week), cause other times he is working on his passion “music”. When asked who you could compare yourself to, he responds not really anyone (they all say that), yet if you are a Busta Rymes, Andre 3000, or Shaggy Fan, this is the LGBT artist you want to get into… A king is born! Check him out and leave a comment, tell The FUTURE what you think!
KING JABBAR MUSIC HERE
Now a days gay celebrities are popping up everyday, in New York City alone there is a new socialite who is making a song, throwing a party, or trying to be the next big thing, however this city has only birthed a few that are mainstream gay celebrities who are creating careers that are hitting outside the 5 boroughs or the New Jersey area. What is that Maurice Jamal, XEM Van Adams, Maurice Runea, B. Scott, Bry’nt, Derrick L. Briggs, DJ Baker, or Nathan H. Williams are doing? The formula is really simple they are hot and they are promoting themselves. My entertainment Mantra has always been “If you cannot sell yourself, no one else will and this is very important to break into any industry. As for King Jabbar he is halfway there, he has the talent, style, charisma, looks, now we have to get him his crown, you cannot be royalty with out your crown.
When you talk to King Jabbar you don’t get rapper instantly, you would think that this rapper would be a neo soul artist who would meditate in the middle of central park with a tribe. He is just so spiritual and down to earth, which is why he credits Eryka Baydu as his influence. Being into numerology, astrology, oils, and keeping your aura in white light is what keeps King Jabbar grounded in his quest for stardom. King Jabbar has always wanted to be in the music business, because he loves entertainment, he briefly modeled in the past; however stopped once it took away from his relationship with others and his music. It is no surprise that he was apart of fashion, because he and Grace Jones could be best friends when it comes down to his fashion sense and his addiction to Soho (must see shopping area in NYC). With his seducing eyes, sense of style, and his attitude toward thought before expression he has several tools that will get him far.
As King Jabbar sat in a huge chair facing me, I felt like a king was looking right through me. Although I was conducting the talk, I sensed some aggressiveness within him. That’s when romance came up, I was very intrigued with how King Jabbar felt toward romance and where did that fall in his life as of now, as King Jabbar went through a list of all his goals that he has planned for the next year (an album and mix tape included) I learned that love right now was not a priority; however a supportive friend who can bring something to the table is always accepted and in doing so safer sex practices are a must. He is very passionate about our community protecting ourselves and thinking prior to your actions. When he is in a relationship though this shy Capricorn may be a little more aggressive than passive, just don’t expect for him to make the first move.
When you want to catch this up and comer you better hope to catch him shopping in Soho or a Friday night (his favorite day of the week), cause other times he is working on his passion “music”. When asked who you could compare yourself to, he responds not really anyone (they all say that), yet if you are a Busta Rymes, Andre 3000, or Shaggy Fan, this is the LGBT artist you want to get into… A king is born! Check him out and leave a comment, tell The FUTURE what you think!
KING JABBAR MUSIC HERESunday, October 18, 2009
Discover a Cool Blog - #6
Who is Nando?
I'm a Mexican dating blogger who was given up for adoption three hours after birth then illegally brought to the USA in a basket full of newspapers. Oh, and I also like men.
What does "NANDOISM" mean?
Nandoism is a sexy state of bliss induced by a sharp wit, excessive self-reflection and extreme sarcasm with the goal of reaching enlightenment...it's not nirvana, it's Nandoism. (By the way, did you check out the BRILLIANT banner on the blog? It was done by creative genius Dwayne Labuschagne click here to see his portfolio)
When did you start your blog? Officially, around June 2008 and it keeps evolving, just like I do. If you go back to early posts, you will see that the style of writing is quite different.
What's your blog's theme?
I'm not sure it really has a specific theme as much as it has a general purpose. We all date--so some would call it Nando's Dating Blog--we all go through ups and downs and my blog pretty much documents those dating disasters but I also blog about daily life issues--like fights with friends, job mishaps and other quirky happenings. And whether you're gay, straight, Latin or whatever, you can relate to my stories and hopefully, follow along as I learn life lessons.
What other things are you involved with?I create Men's Grooming Reviews for A Girl's Gotta Spa, Gay Online Dating Vlogs for GetSteady.com, and I'm a Dating Advice Panelist for Luv em OR Leave em. I also do Social Media Consulting for various businesses.
Why don't you post regularly?
Cause they don't make blog fiber. And I'm not a robot, I'm a guy who has feeling and feel stuff. I'm a bit lazy too. I'm 34 and single. And to my surprise I'm a cougar.
Where are you from?I'm originally from the great town of Juarez, Mexico where they murder whores, but I was raised in Odessa, Texas where they dislike gays.
Why did you move to New York?
My friend Julie invited me to come live with her and her then boyfriend, now husband, in a beautiful Brownstone in Brooklyn. I moved to New York 2 months prior to 9/11. The three of us bonded tremendously and still have a strong connection.
Do you have enemies?
Many. In school, (elementary and Jr. High) I was the most picked-on kid. I remember the entire band at Crockett Jr. High would line up at the band hall and hit me, one at a time, as I walked over to put my instrument in its slot. But I also have a BFF named Cris, (that's Cris with no H) and she's been there for me since the 4th grade!
Would you like to kill the people who were mean to you?
No, I just accept their friend request on MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, but NEVER comment on their status. (It's a silent and passive revenge)
What's your life's philosophy?People are capable of change--so let them.
What do you want people to walk-away with after reading your blog?
That we're really all the same and our experiences prove it. And that I believe the children are our future.
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