I showed up to the Swagger On the Mic artist showcase
"curling this hair and crossing this bridge" late, but I'm hoping to make the 10.22 show in time ;) Last time, I was just in time for the freestyle cypher which, appropriately, starts of the night. It took a round or two before we
got something that wasn't written from a dude named Pharaoh - luckily for him because his music didn't play when he was supposed to go up. Fun Fact: Written freestyles will always be my pet peeve, forreal. I suppose this isn't a stab at anyone unless someone feels it. I'm not yet amazing at the freestlying thing, so it's always impressive to see anyone who is. The
most brilliant part about showcases like this is that the public gets to
see what the underground is cooking, but as an artist you also get to
meet talent striving for the same as you. The most difficult part of
participating in and attending showcases is that everyone
is an artist. You are undoubtedly in the midst of your competition, and
your time on the mic is the only #fact up for discussion. The most beneficial things I gained from attending this open mic were the feedback... and the opportunity to analyze the field and gauge which steps I need to take next. 
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@SwaggerOnTheMic Monthly Artist Showcase - NYC
I showed up to the Swagger On the Mic artist showcase
"curling this hair and crossing this bridge" late, but I'm hoping to make the 10.22 show in time ;) Last time, I was just in time for the freestyle cypher which, appropriately, starts of the night. It took a round or two before we
got something that wasn't written from a dude named Pharaoh - luckily for him because his music didn't play when he was supposed to go up. Fun Fact: Written freestyles will always be my pet peeve, forreal. I suppose this isn't a stab at anyone unless someone feels it. I'm not yet amazing at the freestlying thing, so it's always impressive to see anyone who is. The
most brilliant part about showcases like this is that the public gets to
see what the underground is cooking, but as an artist you also get to
meet talent striving for the same as you. The most difficult part of
participating in and attending showcases is that everyone
is an artist. You are undoubtedly in the midst of your competition, and
your time on the mic is the only #fact up for discussion. The most beneficial things I gained from attending this open mic were the feedback... and the opportunity to analyze the field and gauge which steps I need to take next. 
ELLA Performs, "Mic On Fire" - 1.12.13
I performed this passed Saturday at the Paul Robeson Theatre. Getting comfortable on stage, slowly but surely. As usual, forgive the curses and pardon my mistakes. I tried to keep it going tho. & Apparently, the best part of my set is my intro... I like performing in person. I like when people like me so... to really feel me, you might have to catch a show. Forreal, tho.
Hope you enjoy the videos below as much as my #1 Fan, Miss Natalie Rose. Check out my love below. If you love me, you'll clap just like that when I'm not in the room. <3
If ever you want to catch me, please visit my calendar for dope sh*t jwwwdcalendar.tumblr.com
Pray for me, y'all. I'm trying. Progress is a long process.
The first is my rendition of some dude G Money Dogg's joint call "Get Dis Moooonay" lol. I don't know him or where I found the song originally, but he sings my hook.
Messed up a bit on this one but... I like how it ended.
"This a God-given verse, not mine."
The joint below (the singing part & instrumental) is Shania Twain's "No Particular Way."
I just really like her & the song makes me happy... so I wanted to sing it. That's really the whole explanation. *shrugs* lol
S/O to my family. They did all the recording, picturing taking & sh*t talking.
<3 <3 <3
January 12th- "Mic On Fire" Artist Showcase
Here's the real.
I enjoyed myself at the last show. & I make my own fliers because... I like to. & I deserve one.
& It's dope isn't it? #NoShade cuz the headliner, Monster Breezy,
is from #NewEngland so #IAintMadAtIt
#HelloCF
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2013
$10 Cover
8pm-10pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2013
$10 Cover
8pm-10pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2013
$10 Cover
8pm-10pm
Friday, Dec 14th - ELLA performs
I'm so f*ckin excited.
And so f*cking terrified.
Come out so I can picture you naked ;)
$5 Cover
8pm-10pm
I'm on towards the end --work holiday party... & I'm a Diva ;)
I'll be doing whatever I wanna do to the song below.
Enjoy.
Afterwards, I'm headed to The Den to celebrate with my people.
One step closer to world domination.
*Cheers*
& Pass the jay <3
ELLA for ShanWear (RAW IMAGES)
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| ELLA in Shanwear |
- I'm far too impatient to wait for the retouching. I'll be wearing Shanwear in my first fashion show FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26th @ 11pm (INFO BELOW) So I thought it'd be nice to have a sneak peek.
- I also sort of appreciate that these are raw & untouched. I'm not afraid to show everyone what I really look like. So enjoy my blemishes and lazy eye :) Working in advertising, you see what a little Photoshop can do, so I'm excited to see the next round of these, but... in the meantime... what you have below is Photoshop free. Just real.
Shannon photographs his models himself. Wasn't a high-tech set-up, but it's a beautiful thing
because he takes a sh*tload of shots. He sent me 518 and I picked 11.
(That's the real.) For a newbie like myself, I appreciated it because I couldn't get down to a few shots just yet... but i might be a beast on my next try. Seeing these certainly shows me where I can grow. Perhaps on the next round, I could do without the background props. I'd like to see what I can do with just my body without relying on objects around me.
For my first shoot, I don't think I did terribly. Judge if you're God *shrugs*
(#YouWishIWas)Ratchet photos also provided ;)
Trapsion Inc + Touch Tone Tactiks Present:
Fash-Tastic Fashion Show & Music Showcase
FEATURING: Yours Truly, ELLA!!! :) <3
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2012
Doors Open: 10:30pm
Show Begins: 11pm
TICKETS:
$30 Advanced Tickets (w/ complimentary buffet)
$35 at the door (w/ complimentary buffet)
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