Today I had a session at the Eye Eighty’s Studio in Napa, Ca. Here I did a documentary of the band for a project that I’m doing about Filipino with in the Bay Area called, “My Story As A Filipino.” Coming into the studio today was a trek to drive from the East Bay to Napa, but I almost made there without getting lost. Thanks to Rhes, who was able to get me good directions and got me to the studio a little late rather than being hours late. The entire experience with the band was awesome and a bag of chips. Everyone one of them were very down to Earth and ready to do anything to make good music. I want to thank them all including the manager and promoter for taking time to let me document them. It’s really a different feeling when you meet a good band in person than just sitting at home listening to them on an mp3 player. You get to see who they are and what they are all about. The individual stories that they shared were all touching and show s why they are doing music and pushing through.

By meeting Eye Eighty in person, I became more of a fan not just through their music but as good people who are willing to help a person like me and their community. As much as they want it or not, making music takes on the responsibility of being a roll model to the ones that will look up to them. That their actions will be highly looked upon from my eyes of the public. They are doing an amazing job in staying true to their music and being the best roll models they can be.

I usually don’t do these kind of events but I was invited by Whiz Almighty and Tony Sue to covered their special yearly event. Seen people from years back and met a lot of good people and musicians. I really enjoyed the intimate venue at Club Six {6}, SF. The night was nothing but good music by: Whiz Almighty {aka as Khattab McKintosh,} with Shelock Tones, Eye Eighty {Pinoy R&B Music Band,} people and drinks.

This was during making of the TrackRunner’s music video, “Hands Up,” single. I was again invited by the band to document and take advantage of some scene shots for their archiving. It was an entire weekend of hustling and bustling of cameras, lights, camcorders, music, extras and good times. It was my first music video cover and was lucky enough to do my 5 second cameo… haha! That was cool.

On 4th of July, the Jabbawockeez {a dance group that won America’s Best Dance Group’s first season} had a show in San Jose, Ca. SF News asked me to cover their interview with them.

After having been working with the TrackRunners after a few covers. I decided to do a quick slideshow of our first shoot. I really enjoy working with these guys {Whiz and Rei.} They’re an upcoming hip hop crew based in the Bay Area, Ca. The song that is playing on the slideshow below is one of their songs called, “Be Right Back.”

These two guys are super down to earth and really relaxed. They seemed to be down to what poses I had for them and dealt with all of the lighting and held it strong. I just feel sorry for them that they might have bright white spots in their sight for the week after haha.