Dick Parsons

Wyclef Jean

I have the pleasure of directing the music video for the lead single of the Care For Haiti project, titled "Better" by Melky Jean. If you don't know, Melky and I go way back! :) Here's a bts shot of me directing her older brother Wyclef Jean in his cameo appearance as the pastor... it's a part of the storyline. The video will premier January 12th 2011 on the anniversary date of the Haiti earthquake - look for it on MTV, BET, Fuse and other major networks.

photo by Sergio Concepcion De Garcia

Russell Simmons

I just interviewed Russell for Magic Johnson and after the interview he inquired about Ambition Brand, we talked about some other business (Eye On It and G4C), then he watched some of my work (and loved it!) and well, the rest will be history. Stay tuned for a possible Eye On It - Rush collaboration. He's a very blunt and straight to the point businessman. I appreciate his honesty.

Courtside @ Knicks Game

At the Knicks game with my brother.

Boadicea in London

I am at Selfridges in London, proudly holding one of my creations, well the branding anyway. I created the brand Boadicea the Victorious for Michael Boadi. Besides winning multiple best new design awards, it is also famously worn by the first lady Michelle Obama, Madonna and Kate Moss to name a few. It did over a million (USD) in sales its first year in just one store. Not bad for a new brand.

Kensington Palace

Out and about in London, taking in some sites.

Riverside Church

I was invited to this morning's service as the feat. speaker for Riverside Church's congregation of 10,000. I was humbled, blessed and honored that everyone in the building stood and applauded after my speech (better feeling then the standing O' at the film festival... even though organizers said that was the first time in their 14 year history that an opening trailer ever received such an ovation -- that was for the G4C PSA. this was far greater 'feeling', cause it wasn't commercial, it was personal). It's great to get some recognition once in a while, when you work so hard. You get so busy, sometimes you wonder if anyone takes notice...

House on the Hills

Backstage @ Essence Festival

Essence Magazine put me up on their dime, to Direct one of my shows in conjunction with their event. I got a great producer, what can I say. I just seen Al Green perform live for the first time. One of my all-time favorite artist.

Spike

Every Director has their go-to guy, their Director of Photography. Well this is mine, Spike. Right now we're shooting a music video for G Fella. Yeah, that's the Red camera.

09 EOIS Summer Internship

My producer, Maureen Aladin and myself attended one of the worksite orientations / job fairs to interview potential interns.  We hired eight (8) interns for a summer program with Eye On It ® Studios.

Melky BDay

Melky's annual birthday bash.  Being held at the Griffin in NYC.

Tatu

Drums Along the Hudson

My good friend Carl Nelson organizes an annual event for dance, music and culture at Inwood Park, titled Drums Along the Hudson. Laura Turner (pictured left) was being honored for her contributions to the environment. I had lunch with Laura during the event, we talked about the Captain Planet Foundation, which she now runs, started by her father, Ted Turner.

Martha Diaz

My second day at Harvard, we are given a tour of their Hip-Hop museum. Martha Diaz poses next to the book she wrote (in the glass case). The book is a classic in literature that defines the Hip-Hop culture. btw, I have spoken at two of Martha's events in the past, one being on a panel for the H2O Film Festival.

Harvard University

I was invited by the United Nations to speak at a private forum at Harvard University. Other attendees included a handful of leaders from other countries and some professors from Harvard. Professor Summers nicknamed me the "Organic Intellectual" (as theorized by Gramsci). I have a second session tomorrow morning and then I am heading back to NYC.

Mario Lazo

During my 2 month trip to South America, in Uruguay, I have been honored by the famous sculpture Mario Lazo, as he created a bust of me. He has done many historical bust, but this is the first that has an accompanying piece, with the hand pointing to my eye, signifying my media company and anthem for inspiration Keep Your "Eye On It".

Me & Chuck

As part of my affiliation with the U.S. President's Council on Financial Literacy, I was invited to the U.S. Department of Treasury for the annual report to the President. Charles Schwab (pictured center) is the Chairman of the Board.

Crew VS.

Part of my crew for the Team Blackout Music Video, (l-r) John C. (grip), Spike (DP), Alex (gaffer) and myself (Director).

Talent VS.

Reggie and Zack of Team Blackout, accompanied by two of the female leads for their music video, face off with the production crew.