DJ Reborn, DJ + Educator :: 120 Seconds
DJ Reborn shares a humbling experience in the school system and embraces the opportunity to become a better arts educator by sparking interest in young people.
DJ Reborn shares a humbling experience in the school system and embraces the opportunity to become a better arts educator by sparking interest in young people.
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About DJ Reborn: Chicago native DJ Reborn has been pleasing crowds for over a decade with her mellifluous blend of Soul, Hip-hop, Reggae, House, Afrobeat and more. Now residing in Brooklyn, NY, this creative soul is not just a party DJ. Her sounds have been heard everywhere from corporate gatherings for Armani and Calvin Klein, to MTV’s post awards party for Lauryn Hill, as well as a private birthday bash for Maxwell. She has worked with The Bronx Museum and is a resident DJ for “Uptown Fridays”, a popular monthly event at The Studio Museum in Harlem. Throughout her career, Reborn has been the opening DJ at live shows for such renowned artists as The Roots, India Arie. Common, CaronWheeler, Talib Kweli, Saul Williams and most recently John legend.
In the summer of 2003, she provided the music for the Russell Simmons annual Art for Life benefit. A highlight of the year was being selected as the DJ for the 2004 Urban Word Teen Poetry Slam Competition in New York, hosted by Kanye West. Another highlight has been Reborn’s four appearances on BET’s Rap City. She has been featured in SCRATCH,TRACE, URB and NRG magazines. Reborn was the Musical Director and live onstage DJ for the Off-Broadway Hip-Hop Theatre hit, Flow, starring Will Power. Flow continues to tour around the US and abroad and has been so successful that an excerpt from the production was featured on NBC’s Carson Daly Show. In March 2004, Flow won the Best Theatre award at the prestigious HBO Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.
While on hiatus from Flow, Reborn was the 2004/05 international tour DJ for Russell Simmon’s DEF POETRY JAM. Reborn’s strong belief in community is what motivates her to continue her work as an educator. She facilitates creative writing and DJing workshops for New York City youth and other teens while on tour. DJ Reborn also lends her various skills to many non-profit organizations and their events. DJ Reborn’s musical versatility and enduring reputation is what makes her one of today’s most respected and sought after talents.
Seen and Heard: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Buttacup Lounge, Moe’s, Ovation, Sol, Rockwells, Sputnik, 22 West, 40/40 Club, Anju, Apollo Theatre, Bar 13, Bar 16, Boulevard/Crash Mansion, Bowery Poetry Club, Canal Room, CBGB Gallery, China White, Crobar, Denial, Eugene’s, Faluka, Flute, Jimmy’s Uptown, Joe’s Pub, Il Bogato, Knitting Factory, Gemini Lounge, Guernica, Ludlow Bar, Naked Lunch, Nuyorican Poets Café, Remote Lounge, Shampu, S.O.B.’s, Speed, Sutra, Wetlands
DJ Reborn Links: www.myspace.com/reborn17
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Miru Kim, Artist :: 120 Seconds
Miru Kim shares her simple method to battle stress - take a mini vacation by stepping outside and finding something new - which is how she began discovering the underground tunnels and abandoned buildings that inspire her photography work.
Video Descption: Miru Kim shares her simple method to battle stress - take a mini vacation by stepping outside and finding something new - which is how she began discovering the underground tunnels and abandoned buildings that inspire her photography work.
Photo: Miru Kim "Freedom Tunnel" New York City
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About the Artist: Miru Kim is a New York-based artist who has explored various urban ruins such as abandoned subway stations, tunnels, sewers, catacombs, factories, hospitals, and shipyards. She was featured as one of America's Best and Brightest 2007 in Esquire magazine. Her work has been spotlighted in various other media such as The New York Times, TED.com, The Financial Times, NY Arts Magazine, ARTE France, Ovation TV, Time Out New York, PopPhoto.com, The Korea Daily, La Stampa, Berlingske Tidende, VanityFair.de, and Dong-A Daily. Public collections of her work include Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art.
Miru was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts in 1981 and was raised in Seoul, Korea. She moved back to Massachusetts in 1995 to attend Phillips Academy in Andover, and moved to New York City in 1999 to attend Columbia University. In 2006, she received an MFA in painting from Pratt Institute.
Links: mirukim.com/
Rasu Jilani, Owner + Creator - Coup D'etat Brooklyn :: 120 Seconds
Rasu Jilani explains how to apply the idea of a Coup D'etat to aggressively overthrow of the negative aspects of not only the economy & business but also of the self.
Rasu Jilani explains how to apply the idea of a Coup D'etat to aggressively overthrow of the negative aspects of not only the economy & business but also of the self.
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About Rasu: Rasu Jilani the project manager, artistic event producer and entrepreneur - stands out for his ability to “wear many hats” in an effort to meet and exceed professional goals and challenges. By placing emphasis on a person's strengths and shifting focus from the problem to the solution, Jilani is able to maintain effective work relationships with freespirited artists, corporate executives, and everyone in between.
Coup d'etat's "Live to Change Something” tagline empowers and inspires the brand's cult following to utilize their talents as a catalyst for upward mobility and progression in their respective communities. With Jilani at the marketing and publicity helm since its launch in 2004, Coup d'etat Brooklyn has garnered press in countless media outlets including The New York Daily News, HBO, BET, MTV, Complex and Spin Magazines. Inspired by Jilani's burgeoning relationships with artists at the forefront of the Brooklyn Renaissance, Coup d'etat Brooklyn’s involvement in the arts was a natural extension of the brand and has been well-received by artists and consumers alike.
Under Jilani’s leadership, the sky is not the limit for the military-inspired Coup d'etat Brooklyn brand. With plans to expand into a full-scale global fashion and lifestyle company, the brand is working towards the launch a Brooklyn-based flagship store and production of traditional tees, hoodies, bags, outerwear, button-ups, polos, cardigans, and accessories that will appeal to even the most discriminating fashion aficionado. On a personal level, Jilani will continue to dedicate himself to a number of socially conscious initiatives, including significant work with Brooklyn's emerging artists and a dedicated role in reversing the plight of today's underserved youth. When it’s all said and done, Jilani hopes to be remembered for his commitment to excellence and sincere desire to motivate and inspire everyone who crosses his path.
Jilani was born in St. Croix of the U.S. Virgin Islands and raised by his mother in South Jamaica Queens, New York. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and African American History from Syracuse University in 2000.
Links: http://www.cdtbk.com/