Heart & Sole

Great dancers aren't great because of their technique, they're great because of their passion.
-Martha Graham

Even when we think we don't have enough or can go any further, there it is. Passion. It's the driving force behind our inner most desires and aspirations, fueling our spirit to set forth on tasks only we ourselves know, we can accomplish.

Now accomplishment isn't something that's foreign to the multi-faceted Jade Zeller. When it comes to the pursuit of happiness and what interests her most, Jade doesn't have a problem moving in the direction of those very things. She's a forward thinker and goes toward her goals and dreams. Outside of being a phenomenal choreographer, Jade Zeller is also a trained singer, pianist, actress, model, part-time chef and owner of an event company called 5STARR EVENTS.

For Jade Z., dancing is a great form of self expression. It gives her the chance to be whoever she wants and have a way to express what words can't. When asked about dancing, she says "I can be angry at the world, but somehow when turning on music, it just lifts my soul up out of my chest and lets me be angry and aggressive." So ever since she could walk (Shoutouts to her mother Brenda, who enrolled her in ballet classes) Jade has danced. While inspired by God, she feels God gives her the inspiration and blessing to do things great things, even on the days when she's feeling off. 

With a vision to be the creative mind behind most recording artists and choreograph a tour on the level and likes of  Janet Jackson and Madonna, Jade Zeller isn't just someone to look out for now, but also one who you should keep your eye on in the future as well. All of her dreams and goals are a move away and from the looks of it she's moving in the right direction. Stay tuned for more on Jade Zeller and 5STARR EVENTS who are inspiring while at the same time changing the world with their steps.

(In This Video: Stryke Force Ent.) [Shoutouts to Stryke Force Ent. & Screwface]

For More More On Jade Zeller: www.myspace.com/ghetto_snowflake

YBM

Rock The Space!!!!

We're definitely grindin' out and inspiring so many along the way. For all those on "The Grind" please support and tell others about it. Our efforts will make history.

Realize Life.

New Vid Post!!!

Paranoid- Kanye West ft. Mr. Hudson

Can anyone relate and/or identify with this joint?

Lesson: Don't let yourself or another go crazy, as the thoughts in our minds may not neccesarily be right all time. (Don't be so Paranoid...)

Dance To The (Heart)Beat of a Different Drum

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet!

-Constanze

Most times, the direction our hearts pull us, there our feet follow, and depending on how intense the response, the pace at which we move correlates directly to how we feel. When we get excited, we speed up. When we get discouraged, we slow down. For every emotion; good, bad or indifferent, we move as we deem necessary. Take aspiration and inspiration, for example. Think of these two as the fundamental sources that will us either draw us nearto or away from what we are most interested in.

In the case of Brooklyn, NY native and also Model/Dancer Amanda Martinez, what matters a great deal and motivates her to succeed is the combination of the direction her heart pulls her and the way her feet move in response to that energy. So far steps have lead her in such a way that not only does Amanda M. dance but she also models as well. Interestingly enough, her smooth moves have captured the eye of many a photographer although the intention of the camera was to capture her. With so much ahead of her and opportunity merely a move away it is not difficult to see what make Amanda Martinez so special.

Check out some of her moves:

For More on Model/Dancer Amanda Martinez:

www.myspace.com/mandyluv89

www.modelmayhem/amandaM

The reason is self-explanatory.

-YBM

Most Def...

Really?!?!? Need I say more? New joint from the June 9th release, "The Ecstatic."

Uneven Dreams

Uneven Dreams- Ainsley Burrows
Watch. Listen. Enjoy. (There's really not much to say about this piece. Kinda speaks for itself.)

Comedy Break...

I can't take all the credit for this post, but I just would like to thank Jason Barmore for putting me on to this vid. Just a little something out the norm. Creative to say the least. Peep. You may get a chuckle or two out.

One Step At A Time...

Be the change you want to see in the world.

-Ghandi

When asked about the importance of following her heart whenever dealing with matters that pertain to her goals and dreams, New Mexico native and Miss New Mexico Galaxy, 2008, Joan Marie Yazze-Gallegos on any given day will respond quite remarkably. In fact, following the steps lead by her heart is more important than ever.It's the indicator that has allowed her for 12+ years to enjoy in addition to be very successful in life.

The steps of Joan Marie leave quite an impression. One in pursuit of a dual degree. Another toward modeling. One more in the direction of acting while affecting in her community along with the state of New Mexico in a positive fashion. Ghandi couldn't have said it better, "Be the change you want to want to see the world" and Joan Marie couldn't be a better example for setting a phenomenal example with her steps for all to see.

For more on Miss New Mexico Galaxy, 2008 please click
here:

http://www.joanmarie.net/

Another reason why blue matters.

...one step at a time

Expression

The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music.

-Agnes De Mille

With more than a mindful of interesting topics already touched upon, it shouldn't seem any more surprising Why Blue Matters. Then again, it may, but over the past three weeks or so, you've had the opportunity, to see first hand, hear, and think about the significance of creativity; what it means and the meaning to others who express themselves creatively.

Expression, especially creative expression, I'm realizing presents itself in a myriad of forms. Whether in music, dance, art, photography, or poetry to name a few, creative expression allows people to be creators. These creations are in direct proportion to whatever he or she perceives at any given time. It's quite interesting because in tapping into our inner-creators we not only get the chance to make some kind of semblance of our own inner most workings, but we also have the opportunity to emit an energy so intense and immesne for that manner (at times exausting) enough to change our lives on microcosmic level and the lives of others on a macrocosmic level.

So with that in mind, what does your expression say about you?

Considering I had a quote about dance and music, it's only fitting that I include a vid combining the two. Check out this facet of creative expression from a friend of mine.

Are you the reason Why Blue Matters?

Life...

Thorough preparation makes its own luck.

Fortune Cookie

I had Chinese for dinner last night (Sesame Chicken with steamed white rice). A great meal to say the least, however that wasn't the best part. The best part arrived to me in the form of a note via fortune cookie.

This is what the fortune read: Thorough preparation makes its own luck.

So with that said, as you travel along this journey we know as life--

• What preparations will you make?
• What are some of the things you'll take with you?
• What are some of the things you'll leave behind?

Just a different outlook for some insight.
-YBM

Thought of the Day

April showers bring May flowers.

-Mid 16th Century Proverb

Considering it's the first day of May, we're well into Spring, and it has rained for the past few days, I figured I'd take a moment to touch upon the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers." I can't tell you, how many times I've heard this quote over the past week or so, however what can I tell you is what thought just dawned upon me. And if you can identify with what I'm about to share with you, you're definitely in for a life-altering experience as well.

Before we part ways, I'd like to leave you with something to think about.

If Aprilshowers bring May flowers, what storm(s) have you gone through, if any that caused you to grow in some way?