Diamond in the Rough: Ep2- Dj CaM

In this addition of Diamond in the Rough, we have a sexy young Dj that is taking Miami by storm, and he wont stop there.



Cameron "Dj CaM" Clausen



Cameron aka DJCAM is one of the hottest djs to hit Miami. But he’s no southerner.
“I had a good friend who was a popular DJ back home in New Jersey, from hanging with him I was able to observe the craft, but it was never something I envisioned would be a passion of my own.”



But when he got down to the sunshine state, that all changed.

“It wasn't til I my Senior year of High School, after I had moved to Florida, when after my Senior Basketball season of High School, I decided to invest all my money and purchase some DJ equipment; I threw my first party that Spring at the 'Boys & Girls Club' and I'll never forget after weeks of promoting, only 7 ppl showed up. Disappointed but determined, I stuck with it, and before you know it, I've grown into the 'Dj CaM' you see today.”



And as you can see, he no longer worries about people showing up to his venues. His abilities to keep the party hopping at a club or keep the vibes right at an event with his ‘simple but sophisticated’, he pulls a lot more than 7 people.




So of course i had to know what he considered to be his style, and he gave me one hell of an answer.
“My Style is my own, just a young man tryna be smooth and well put together”
Cam music choices range from Hip Hop to Dancehall and venues from night clubs to Greek sponsored events.








“Even though Hip Hop and RnB comes more naturally to me, I love Caribbean parties more than any other because the atmosphere for the most part is always positive and the music is revolved around having fun and you can dance to.”


While we were on the subject of music i had to ask what inspires him as far as being a DJ.
“As far as inspiration, my biggest influence as an artist would probably be Drake; Drake because I am in awe of how real he is, what separates him from most rappers is that he was himself when everyone else was afraid to be.”



And as if he wasn't talented enough, Cam is also a very smooth rapper. This song is Theory approved (i'm a sucker for a good instrumental)

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh6a8mrRTJwf9773F5

Me, only knowing about his DJ skills had to ask where wanting to rap came from

"I recently decided to start rapping because I feel like I have more to offer than just playing other people's music. My life, my feelings, my story, given time I feel like I can express and make people relate just as good as anybody."




Wanna see the man in action? For all things DJ CaM feel free to visit 4djcam.tumblr.com or...

"You can follow my twitter {@4DJCAM} to see where I'll be DJ'n on a nightly basis; as far as my own music, you can find me on WorldStarHipHop.com, and/or on youtube.com"

And now some closing remarks from the man himself:

"Confidence is Everything. What do I plan to do with this in the future is Succeed. Time will tell what that Success means."



i would like to take this time out to say, thank you Cameron for your time your trust and your insight. You are truly a Diamond in the Rough.

That's all for now. Keep a close look out for my next Diamond in the Rough post coming soon.

Until then,
Happy Blogging,
Theory

(All quotes, photos and web information was given by the consent of Cameron Clausen)

And Now it's Time For: Shit That Made Me Laugh Today: Ep.2

Diamond in the Rough: Ep1- The Night Swan

i would like to kick off my newest segment called "Diamond in the Rough" the right way; with ladies first. And what a lady she is.



Nadine Olivia Stewart, aka the NightSwan, is an up and coming fantastic photographer who's style and professionalism is beyond her years.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Nadine got her start at a very young age from an unusual place.



"7th gradish, my Keyboard teacher lent me his film SLR camera," Nadine recalls. "I shot a whole roll, wrote down all the exposures. When I went back to school to figure out how to open the camera, come to find no film was in there"

She did not let this false start deter her in any way. Nadine goes on to explain how her family influenced her.

"My dad is also a photographer, more nature than anything, and gave me my first DSLR, and got me interested in the technical and equipment part of photography. I used to sneak my mom's little film camera in my bookbag all the time, and take pictures of my friends at school, landscapes, and more, with rolls being developed as often as we went to Walmart. My cameras would be closer to me than my cellphone, always on my hand and ready to shoot a memorable event, moment, or unique view. It has been this way for the past 5 or 6 years as I have grown to love my instruments, and the art and memories they allow me to make"

And the rest is pretty much history. Nadine kept up her photography with mostly black and white film, developing and printing her photos from scratch. And now, at age 20, she has a plethora of unique poses, backgrounds, and subjects.





With her careful eye for details and amazing abilities to capture her subjects in both a real yet rugged point of view, of course i had to ask her what she considered her "style" to be. And her answer did not disappoint. Her major focus is on fashion, lifestyle, and beauty. "Exploratory," is the word she likes to call it.

"I like to go out and see where a potential shoot can be. My ideas sometimes are created on location, as I survey the area and see potential shots in the simplest of places. With my photographic eye, I see shapes, contrast, colors, and compose with all the components. In my head, I superimpose the model in various locations, poses, and can most times achieve that 'on film' for others to see."





And what, you might ask, inspires such amazing photos? Don't worry, folks, i took care of that question,too. Nadine's major inspirations come from her High school photography teacher who pushed her to work harder and look for new things and, interestingly enough, 'America's Next Top Model'.

"I love their ideas and how they break things down. Very good to see behind the scenes and all that goes into photography and its industry."

And just like the Great Tyra Banks, Nadine is not just a photographer, but a fabulous model herself (WORK!)






Nadine's big focus with her photography currently is getting her name out locally, and hopes to work on other projects like weddings, maternity photos and couple shots.

"As I diversify more, I will be able to reach a greater target market and show more of what I can offer. I want to be in the memory making business for a long time.
People may age and change over time, but photos remain the same. They can be markers or reminders of a past time, and I work to make that a pleasurable experience"

Ya know what that means? i'm sure she is looking for some new models to shoot and work on. i know i'm planning on scheduling a shoot some time in the future. And with the way Nadine photographs, i know i'll come out gorgeous. (fo'sho').









If you want to check out the rest of NightSwan photography, schedule a shoot, or get to know the talented young woman behind the camera, like her official Facebook page www.facebook.com/NightSwanPhotography or check out her website www.NadineStewsArt.com


And now, some closing words of advice from the lady herself.

"Everyone has the potential to be photogenic. Don't let bad words or bad photos bring you down. Allow yourself to be brought up through the best of what you see and how great you look or feel."



i would like to take this time out to say, thank you Nadine for your time your trust and your insight. You are truly a Diamond in the Rough.

That's all for now. Keep a close look out for my next Diamond in the Rough post coming soon.

Until then,
Happy Blogging,
Theory

(All quotes, photos and web information was given by the consent of Nadine Stewart)

And Now it's Time For: Shit That Made Me Laugh Today: Ep.1

So this is me trying to spread the laughter around. Because as cliche as it sounds, laughter IS the best medicine...other than anything with codine. hehe...i'm just serious. Enjoy ;)









So until next time,
Happy Blogging
Theory

I'm better than you; Enjoy Hell: Views on organized religion prt1

WARNING: In all likely hood, someone may be offended, and if so then you should probably go home and reflect on your personal beliefs because to be offended means you have doubts on the certainty of your faith and need to do reassurance exercises. Also, i sort of don't care about your feelings.
Reader discretion is advised.



Today I posed a question that sprang to life from a random conversation about faith and religion. That question being: Can organized religion stand without dogma? Let's explore this, shall we?

Well first things first, we need to go about defining things so here are several definitions for the word DOGMA

dog·ma   [dawg-muh, dog-]
–noun, plural -mas, -ma·ta  [-muh-tuh]
1.
a system of principles or tenets, as of a church.
2.
a specific tenet or doctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church: the dogma of the Assumption.
3.
prescribed doctrine: political dogma.
4.
a settled or established opinion, belief, or principle.

Aaannd while i'm at it, i suppose i'll define RELIGION for the skeptics out there who think they have answered this question before reading the rest of my blog (you presumptuous jerks)



re·li·gion   [ri-lij-uhn]
–noun
1.
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4.
the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5.
the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6.
something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice

Now add ORGANIZED and we are set.



A friend of mine tried to introduce me to a religion called UNITY which is Christian(ish)in faith yet does not believe in a traditional portrayal of heaven and hell and claims to be non dogmatic. Here are their basic teachings:

1) God is the source and creator of all. There is no other enduring power. God is good and present everywhere. 2) We are spiritual beings, created in God's image. The spirit of God lives within each person; therefore, all people are inherently good. 3) We create our life experiences through our way of thinking. 4) There is power in affirmative prayer, which we believe increases our connection to God. 5) Knowledge of these spiritual principles is not enough. We must live them.

Now, correct me if i'm wrong but none of those teachings suggest room for error or doubt do they? According to our 4th definition of dogma, these all qualify. Here is a little Q and A from the actual UNITY website. i did not alter them in anyway shape or form.

What does Unity teach about sin and salvation, heaven and hell?
Sin is our separation from God, the Good, in consciousness. Salvation is now—not something that occurs after death.


Last time i checked , Jesus only promised salvation would be there when you died, not that you couldn't get it in life, right?


Is Unity a denomination?
Some aspects of the Unity movement are denominational, and some are not. For example, there are more than 900 Unity churches and study groups affiliated with Unity's sister organization, the Association of Unity Churches International. This is a denominational aspect of Unity. In addition, the Unity Institute at Unity Village trains approximately 60 students every two years to be Unity ministers. This is also denominational. However, the majority of the work done by Unity involves prayer, publishing and education services to people of all faiths. These nondenominational aspects include the prayer ministry, Silent Unity



Question: How is a prayer ministry nondenominational in a church with specific teachings?

Well, those are all the points i can remember from my discussion with my friend but i'll repost if i can remember more.


Please feel free to comment, correct me, and just shared your views on your religion or some other religion

Til next time,
Happy Blogging

Theory