Author: JD
ConcreteLoop Closing It’s Doors
THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST SITES THAT I SPENT ALOTTA TIME DEALING WITH,S/O TO ANGEL FOR HELPING ME BREAK DONDRIA,AND BEING INSTRUMENTAL IN BREAKING SO MANY OTHER ARTIST, When I first started Concrete Loop back in November of 2005, I didn’t know how far it would bring me. It started as a hobby with 5 dollars a couple days before my 21st birthday. During that time, I was struggling with self-esteem issues, depression and was having difficulties adapting to new surroundings. Little did I know that more than 8 years later it would help mold me into the strong confident woman I am today. Concrete Loop not only brought some amazing people in my life, it has afforded me some one of a kind and life changing opportunities. I’ve opened a business, wrote a best selling blogging book, been invited to the White House, spoken on numerous prestigious panels, interviewed and met countless celebrities and most importantly was paid to do something I loved to do. I always said I would continue to do this until it was no longer my passion and that day has come. I took awhile to think about it and without getting into too much detail, I have decided to close the site down indefinitely. I want to personally thank the millions of readers who helped to grow CL into the well known brand it is today. Without your support none of this would have been possible. Anytime I was going through something, many of you would send positive emails of encouragement and I’ll always cherish those. I will also miss those crazy debates in the comment area and the commenter that a lot of you love to hate, Judah. I know many of you will be upset about the site closing but I hope to inspire you all to live life on your terms and continue to reach new goals that YOU set for yourself. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE AMAZING CL CONTRIBUTORS FROM PAST AND PRESENT. Brian Davis, Tianna Gordan-Wayns, Taj Washington, J. Dakar, Christine Imarenezor,Latifah Muhammad, Felicia Mancini, Norell Clemons, Marjua Estevez, Andrea K. Castillo and Dionne Fowler. It has been an honor working and growing with you. Your hard work and efficiency will always be appreciated by anyone who has ever read this blog. Thank you for your support of Concrete Loop. It has truly been an amazing ride. -Angel Laws (Any inquires concerning CONCRETELOOP.COM or this statement, please contact:[email protected] / Personal twitter account is @angelonfire )
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Karl Lagerfeld Unveils Emoji App
The Chanel creative director has released a free emoji iOS app for the iPhone. The app, named “emotiKarl,” creates Karl-themed emojis, including his signature biker gloves, an emoji for his cat, Choupette, as well as his ponytail illustrated from just about every angle. Download emotiKarl here.
Ferrari Land, A New Prancing Horse Theme Park To Open In Spain
The automaker has teamed up with PortAventura Entertainment S.A.U. to announce a new Prancing Horse theme park which will also be its first European theme park. Located at the PortAventura resort near Barcelona, Ferrari Land is expected to spread out to 75,000 square metres. Estimated over $140 million, the auto-themed project will include the first Ferrari-themed hotel and Europe’s highest and fastest vertical accelerator. All set to open up in 2016, the family park will also lure travelers and Ferrari fans with a 250-room luxury five-star hotel along with restaurants, pool and even a driving simulator for adrenaline junkies.
Air Jordan 4 “Don” Custom
HARD!!!!!!! Consisting of several sneaker silhouettes, both low and high top, the “Don” sneaker from the collection turned out to be one of the most popular ones in the line-up. Modelled after one of the more unique colorways of the Louis Vuitton Don, Dank Customspresents the above Air Jordan 4
Jimi Hendrix gets his own postage stamp
Rock guitar icon Jimi Hendrix is coming to your mailbox. The U.S. Postal Service has released the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp, embracing one of rock’s greatest performers. The limited-edition stamp, designed by artist Rudy Gutierrez, features a vibrant, colorful design fashioned to evoke the movement and rhythm of the late singer and pay homage to the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s. The stamp pane, designed to resemble a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve, features a painting of Hendrix’s face surrounded by colorful swirls and small icons that reference song lyrics or aspects of Hendrix’s life. The various icons include flowers, a guitar, a mermaid and a butterfly. The stamp art shows Hendrix in performance, wearing one of his trademark vintage military jackets and playing one of his beloved white Fender Stratocaster guitars. A stamp dedication was held prior to a Jimi Hendrix Celebration concert at the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Butler Park. “Combining influences from rock, modern jazz, soul and the blues with his own innovations, Jimi Hendrix helped found three new genres of music — heavy metal, jazz fusion and funk — and in doing so, left behind an indelible mark on pop music and popular culture generally,” said Joseph Corbett, chief financial officer and executive vice president, U.S. Postal Service. Janie Hendrix, sister to the late Jimi Hendrix, joined Corbett to dedicate the stamp. “I am deeply touched and so are other members of the Hendrix family by the issuance of this stamp, and I wish to thank the United States Postal Service for bestowing one of our nation’s highest honors on my brother Jimi,” said Janie Hendrix. “While my brother has been cited many times as being among the most influential musicians of all time, the recognition implicit in his being portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp ranks as an unparalleled honor.” The Postal Service has released numerous stamps to celebrate and honor music icons who had a big impact on American culture and the music industry. The Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp kicks off the 2014 Music Icons series, which will include Janis Joplin later this year. The 2013 Music Icons series honored Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and Lydia Mendoza. Hendrix died in 1970. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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