This blog has been moved over to tumblr. I want to thank everyone for sticking with me and for supporting the move. It's still the same blog, just on a different site. Officially, this is the 660th post on this site, so I'm happy about that, but this is also the last post on this site. Please visit, and continue to visit The Cookie Monster Blog over at cookiesxfrancois.tumblr.com Let's keep it goin!
Peace and Knowledge
Briggs
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
FRANKBEAR-THE OLD SOUL
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here it is. =] Since I'm a big fan of album credits(the main reason why I still BUY cd's) here are the credits for this album, in case some of you were wondering.
All music was produced and arranged by Francois Jordon Dwayne Briggs.
Except for track one: "Introduction". Piano by Jerry Sypkens. Voice: Fred Hampton Sr.
and track nine:"A Friendly Interlude". Keys by Jerry Sypkens. Bass Programming by Stephen Logan. Voices in order of appearance: Larisa Ocanada. Jerry Sypkens. Stephen Logan. Jean Edrada. Rose Rasmussen. Caleb Cabrera.
special thanks to Steve for mixing. Jerry for the keys(I NEEDED THEM SO BAD) Danny for the album cover. And those people who contributed their voices without knowing(don't be mad at me please)
If you care to know what I sampled, just ask. =] Enjoy.
THE OLD SOUL INSTRUMENTALS
p.s. I'm taking a short break from blogging. very very short. hehe
if you want to look at the rest of the posts, click older posts, thanks.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Versus by Javier Lovera for Filler Magazine
I thought this was dope. Most of the time I was thinking "If I could wear some clothes like that...damn" haha
Curren$y Pilot Talk Listening Party
PILOT TALK LISTENING PARTY - WWW.CREATIVECONTROL.TV from Creative Control on Vimeo.
Can't wait for this to come out
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Kanye x Tarji Henson x the Cleveland Show preview
It'd be cool to watch this on Sunday, but all I'm thinking about is the return of the Boondocks. =]
Monday, April 26, 2010
Antwuan Dixon in Baker 3
A bit of history with me and this video part. Um, when i first got into Baker(skateboard co.) I immediately just fell in love with their whole..... I dunno, they were just the shit to me. They had Andrew Reynolds, Terry Kennedy, Eric Ellington, Jim Greco, and other awesome skaters(a majority of them are still on the team) but the skater who stood out most to me was Antwuan Dixon. If you have ever watched skateboarding, you will notice how 98% of skaters do wild shit with their arms, whether a trick looks easy for them or not. Antwuan, however, was very different. When I saw this I was just like "how the fuck does he do that? he doesnt even keep his arms up? he skates like it's just too easy hahaha" he's amazing. I dont care. This is for Caleb and anyone else who loves Baker 3 and Antwuan. I think I may post my other favorite parts from this classic video later on. =]
p.s. I jump out of my seat every single time he does the noseslide 270 revert out
"0:57" SO FUCKING CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
BAD ONE:LAUREN YOUNG
New Segment on the blog entitled Bad One. The very first post belongs to Lauren Young aka Danny's new wife. You can see more of her in a video a couple of posts under this one =]
Dope
I love love love love love her look. folks that know me, know that i like that older classy style the best out of anything. whether it's on a guy or a lady. It's not all loud, and it doesn't look young. I'm sorry, I just love this...
Jacques Magazine:Sports Issue Trailer
JACQUES: The Sports Issue, Trailer 2. from Jacques Magazine on Vimeo.
everyone knows how much I love bowling, so i HAD to post this =] hehe hehe
Jacques Magazine
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she's FINALLY 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm super happy. LOVE YOU MOLLS
*molly with her cool ass dad
Friday, April 23, 2010
WESC w/Russ Milligan
WESC Russ Milligan from Popular on Vimeo.
I think WESC has to be one of the most underrated clothing brands on earth.
THANK YOU DANIEL
Thursday, April 22, 2010
RANDY(Aziz) vs. Justin Bieber
no more FREE RANDY!-Aziz in Funny People
p.s. try to guess who that guitarist is....
here's a hint.....Yeah
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
FIN
itll be up for download on may 4th at the latest.
but who knows, i may put it up today....or tomorrow... or....haha
Little Brother-Curtain Call
one of my favorite hip hop groups dropped their last album today.
goodbye LB =[
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLACO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is for YOU!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Mighty Healthy and the King of Spring 2010
King of Spring 2010 from Kellen Dengler on Vimeo.
i love that its in new york. i love the fact that they rip. and i love the fact that instead of the typical indie song, the director or editor chose a hip hop song....a tribe called quest song, to be exact =]
Saturday, April 17, 2010
The Best of the Best
Penelope Cruz. Meryl Streep. Kate Winslet. Naomi Watts. Gwyneth Paltrow. Julianne Moore
Friday, April 16, 2010
Big Sean Article and Interview
"You are now fuckin with the newest nigga best out"-Big Sean
Basically...I mean honestly, there are only a small amount of really dope up and coming rappers.
article and interview
it's rather interesting
Big Sean Interview x academy X Finally Famous from Academy Printwear on Vimeo.
Adam
I saw a lot of movies last year, and one movie I wanted to see real bad was Adam. I'm not sure why I never got the chance to see it, until today, but I'd say it's one of the few really good ones that got slept on. I know everyone, including me for a minute, was caught up in 500 Days of Summer and they had good reason to, but I wish Adam was the film everyone talked about. The movie is actually on pause at the moment because I wanted to post something about it. I think EVERYONE should see this movie. It's really special.
Disney x Fashion
Marc Jacobs
Dolce & Gabbana
Sonia Rykiel
Alber Elbaz
Donatella Versace
Jean Paul Gaultier
Spanish Elle Magazine
The Karl Langfield and John Galliano pics didnt work =[
Dolce & Gabbana
Sonia Rykiel
Alber Elbaz
Donatella Versace
Jean Paul Gaultier
Spanish Elle Magazine
The Karl Langfield and John Galliano pics didnt work =[
New Ralph Lauren Store in Paris
and inside look on the construction.
There is too much for me to say about how much Ralph Lauren apparel means to me
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Cory Kennedy w/ RVCA
probably in the top ten skaters ALIVE. and this video aint shit compared to what he's done.
Throwback Track: 1000 Miles-Vanessa Carlton
From 2:28 -2:28 is when i fell in love with her as a young lad in middle school.
White Chicks killed this song for me tho
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Out Of My Mind-Pharrell and the "Yessirs"
YOU NEED THIS!!!!
Not sure if you all remember but Pharrell did a solo album a couple years ago(half rap, half r&b) all produced by himself. Lyrically, not good at all, musically it was ok, and I think P knew this. He went and got the services of the Yessirs, which is really The Randy Watson Experience, which is really ?uestlove and James Poyser, and they did their THANG!!! I love this album, and the video above is possibly the best song on the remix album...
Out Of My Mind
Monday, April 12, 2010
Mumford & Sons
If you haven't noticed, and I'm pretty sure you haven't, I have stopped doing Music Pick of the Week. Honestly, I was hardly feeling any new rappers, singers, or bands so it was hard to keep doing it so I stopped. So you could say this is a slight return, but not really. The good things about magazines is that you have time to sit with them, and go back through them and look at bands you may want to check out. And i remember wanting to listen to Mumford & Sons as I flipped through the latest issue of Filter Magazine. Yes, they sound like Edward Sharpe and Fleet Foxes, with a bit of Beirut thrown in, but they are different in a way, and I dig em. Hope you will too.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sex and the City part 2
anyone who knows this show, knows its all bad when Carrie sees a certain someone on their vacation.....
its a girl show but its a good show.
thanks chi
Va$htie Kola Interview
VA$HTIE INTERVIEW from TONE on Vimeo.
Sheee is doooope as heeeeellll
apparently, I've been super late on her.
visit her website to find out more and check out her blog
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Erykah Badu of the Film World
I'm not the type to be all in the news about celebs and their lives, but I cannot help noticing that this chick is forever with a new man, and it always gotta be an actor(minus John Mayer)She just reminds me of how Badu is always with a rapper(and having kids with em) Like damn, another dude? sheesh.
Brad fucked up though hahaha
Leonardo DiCaprio talks Inception
I think it comes out in May?
I wonder if it will take the place of A Prophet as my favorite movie this year. I mean I don't have to see any other movie this year, to know A Prophet is my favorite, but Inception just looks......fantastic? hm
And Ellen Page, for the first time, looks attractive.(yes, i've seen her movies that aren't as popular as Juno or Smart People)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Workin On It(Steve and I in the studio)
this was today. we actually got a track done that will be on the Old Soul =]
THANK YOU DANNY
Charlotte Gainsbourg: Me and Jane Doe
one of my top five songs of the year. this will not change by the time of 2010 Cookie Monster Blog Awards.
very good album.
Throwback Track:Maria-Carlos Santana
Hands down, this is one of best songs to sing either by yourself, or with a group. Gotta love this song man. Caleb, where you at when I need you?!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Burberry and the Art of Trench
yes, i still post things about fashion, so those of you who think I don't, here some for ya...
"i dont read your blog because it's not a fashion blog, all i read is fashion blogs"
a person who i've been friends with for almost 4 years...
hm
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Skateboardanimation
Skateboardanimation from Tilles Singer on Vimeo.
by Tilles Singer
thank Danny for shooting this over to me.
by the way, if you guys see something and you feel its blog worthy, shoot it over to me. =]not saying i'll use it everytime but it is appreciated
Mayor Hawthorne-I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Stones Throw x HUF x Freegums
Dope ass video
Shout out to Grandpa-J for swinging this my way
become his fan on facebook, he got BEATS!!! and a good heart Grandpa-J
Monday, April 5, 2010
50 People, 1 Question
Fifty People, One Question: London from Fifty People, One Question on Vimeo.
this video is really interesting. It's rather lovely to me.
peep these sites aftwerwards...
Fifty People One Question
yayeveryday
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Erykah Got Charged???
READ
If I were to express my anger about this whole thing, It would take up this whole first page of the blog and I will have people mad at me, so I'll lounge.
oh and Thanks Gio
From the Westside With Love
Dom Kennedy Talks From West Side W/ Love from Decatur Dan on Vimeo.
If it weren't for the fact that I just let Dart borrow this, there would have been no way this album wouldn't be playing in my car. Luckily, it's on my itunes. =] I know a lot of people who read this blog probably don't listen to rap anymore, but Dom is worth a listen.
1997!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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