Chris Kazi Rolle

Kazi Approved: Put Your Dreams First by Thembisa Mshaka

2009-05-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

Shot Of Inpsiration (11): See Past The Everyday

2009-04-25T03:05:00.000-07:00

In New York, everyday, is a fast paced, get out of my way, watch your neck, superficial materialistic environment. So, it is very easy to get caught up in the things that we have to do and get. The hustle and bustle. Bricks and Buildings. Sex, and parties.Al the while missing some of the most beautiful things that life offers. For free. Trees, Fire, Love, The things that were here before we were. Today, take time to look around. Not at what man has made. Look past those things. You'll find it to be so "Amazing"!!!!

I'm Here There & Everywhere (3): London

2009-04-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

Living The Life(1): The Lamborghini Academy

2009-04-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

The Lamborghini Academy ($4500) helps you build your high-speed driving skills in the world's ultimate sports car. The Track Academy is an entry-level course where beginners get the chance to develop real-world racing skills under a professional's guidance, driving a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. Other options include the Advanced Academy where drivers master their existing track skills, and the Winter Academy where you can truly put the bull's extreme road-holding abilities to the test, in the snow and ice. Average drivers need not apply. [Thanks, Ethan]
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A Shot Of Inspiration (10): Be Flexible

2009-04-13T12:24:00.000-07:00

People affect people. In good and bad ways. If you don't bend you break. Of course! However, don't let them let you get all bent up outta of shape. Be flexible. You Dig?

Shot OF Insipration (9) JUST DO IT!

2009-04-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

Life is short. Don't put of form tomorrow what you should have done a week ago. Fear keeps us from living the life we truly desire. My advice is JUMP OFF THE EDGE!!! GO! GO! GO!

BRAIN FOOD (10): THIS MOMENT'S DECISION WILL AFFECT THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

2009-04-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

"Life is a series of serious choices".... Stic Man (dead prez)

one moment

Shot Of Inspiration (8): A Woman's Worth

2009-04-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.

They don ' t take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.

They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors....
They ' ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.

The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.

Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Question: Did you know....

2009-03-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo.

SHOT OF INSIPRATION (7): "ARE YOU BLESSED WITH A.D.D.?"

2009-03-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

A.D.D. (A Day Dreamer)

Teachers use to tell me "stop day dreaming!" I grew up thinking that something was wrong with dreaming in the day time. The problem was I could not remember my dreams at when I slept. SO the day tme actually perfect..lol...I was never taught dreams are visions that you receive. I was told that I had Attention Deficit Disorder.. I wasn't told that the mind is like an antenna. You receive visions like you a TV receives pictures. You have to be in the right channel to pick them.

Now that I know, I train my self to write down my dreams. I have to reeducate my emotions and tell mysef that it is ok be have A.D.D. Manage it. Use it. Write down you dreams. Vision are goals. Goals that are not written dont exist.

Are you blessed with A.D.D.?

Dreamer - Chris Brown

WANT A MILLION DOLLAR SMILE??!!!

2009-03-02T06:36:00.000-08:00

BRING KAZI TO YOUR SCHOOL

2009-02-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

Chris Kazi Rolle Trailer from chriskazirolle on Vimeo.

KAZI: LIVE ON STAGE AT THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM

2009-02-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

Chris Kazi Rolle: Live (Brooklyn Museum) from chriskazirolle on Vimeo.

CHRIS KAZI ROLLE ON THE A.R. BERNARD SHOW

2009-02-08T21:49:00.000-08:00

Pastor of Mega Church C.C.C., interviews Kazi on
his syndicated TV Magazine show, The A.R. Bernard Show

Chris Kazi Rolle on The AR Bernard Show from chriskazirolle on Vimeo.

CHRIS "KAZI" ROLLE ON VH1

2009-02-06T19:02:00.000-08:00

Chris "Kazi" Rolle On VH1 from chriskazirolle on Vimeo.

KAZI IN NEW MOVIE "SHINE ON""

2009-02-05T07:50:00.000-08:00

I play a rapper in this one. Battle rapper at that. Very different than my style. I really had to get into character. Well any one that knows me, knows that I am a character. It is a small role. In this day an age a lil bit adds up. I got paid and a brick on the building of my resume. Straight ahead!

RHETORICAL! (2): LET IT MARINATE

2009-02-03T14:57:00.000-08:00

KAZI: APPROVED! (1)

2009-02-03T14:44:00.000-08:00

SABIT CLOTHING is my new favorite clothing company. This sweater is hard. It gets the official stamp of approval from your truly:)Check them out.. Sabit Clothing NYC.

WHO SHOT YA? (4) : JOURNALIST SHAWN JAMES

2009-02-02T13:39:00.000-08:00

WHO SHOT YA? (3): CATHRINE WESTERGAARD

2009-01-29T14:57:00.000-08:00

EYECONIC

2009-01-29T06:52:00.000-08:00

WIth Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

2009-01-26T01:27:00.000-08:00

For someone to come to you, and ask you, to sign a piece of paper, article of clothing or body part, means that they hold you, in the highest regard. You can tell them are a pest, superstar or just somebody special and they will hold on to that forever. You can treat them like a loyal fan, groupie of a business contact. Whatever you do, it will, mean more to them than what an average person can say or do. That's power!

Signing an autograph is a moment to use your great power. Use it well.

Holidayz In The Bahamas:Part 2

2009-01-26T01:06:00.000-08:00

Give This Photo A Title...

2009-01-26T00:57:00.001-08:00

What theme or idea comes to your mind from this photo?

A SHOT OF INSPIRATION: DRINK UP!!!!!

2009-01-26T00:55:00.000-08:00

Holidayz In The Bahamas:Part 1 "Junkanoo???"

2009-01-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

So I spent the holidays in the Bahamas. I did a lot of the things while I was there> some are none of you business(lol). While other I am willing to share. As many of you know I ma born and raised in Nassau, the capitial of The Bahamas. I spent time with family, caught a tan and ate a lot of Bahamaan food. I also went to our annual festival called Junkanoo.

Junkanoo is a Bahamian cultural expression, which has been derived from our ancestry. It encompasses parades that are held here in the Bahamas twice a year, the 1st in January and 26th of December. In theses parades, we showcase this part of our culture in three forms: Music, Art and Dance.

There is a huge controversy about the origin of Junkanoo, as many historians have offered explanations for the origins and beginning of this festival.

The most accepted on is that the word “Junkanoo” comes from the name John Canoe, who was an African prince and slave trader operating on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth (17th) century. He was said to have outwitted the English and subsequently gained control of Fort Brandenbury. Therefore, the Dutch and English alike feared him. However, to the slaves, he was a hero and was worshipped and idolized by them. Those slaves who were brought here to the Bahamas kept up this distinct form of worship.

Others say, it was derived from the celebration that would happen during the master holidays, when slaves would take their master's "junk" and make it "new". Thus, "Junkanoo".

Regardless of the history, today, Junkanoo, Like Brazil's And Trinidad's Carnvial, is one of the greatest cultural events of not only The Bahamas, but also the world at large.

Junkanoo street parades are showcased only twice per year, Boxing Day and New Years Day. I went to both.

For more information on the history of Junanoo. http://junkanoo.com/junkanoo/history

Rhetorical!:Think Different.

2009-01-25T23:59:00.000-08:00

What Is He/She Thinking?

My President is Black

2009-01-20T11:20:00.000-08:00

My President Is Black (DC Mix) - Jay-Z

A Silent Moment

2009-01-17T18:32:00.000-08:00

When we feel like the whole world is on your shoulders, we all need to take a silent moment to be alone with our own thoughts.

Being alone is different than solitude.

Alone is when you are all by yourself.

Solitude is a silent moment to have a conversation with God.

BRING KAZI TO YOUR SCHOOL

2008-12-11T16:50:00.000-08:00

Kazi Trailer from chriskazirolle on Vimeo.

YALL JUST DONT GET IT!!

2008-12-09T18:02:00.000-08:00

Here is one for all the educators, parents out there who don't get it. There is revolution going on. Like Obama spoke to what is on the heart of the people. This video speaks to what is on the heart of us young people who think differently. We don't have ADD, you just don't teach in a way that holds my attention. Check out this video. MAYBE then you will understand.

10, THOUSAND HOURS? I GOT ALOT TO DO!!!

2008-12-05T18:44:00.000-08:00

When I say I don't have time to chill, cuddle or hang out, my friends and family sometimes get so upset or bewildered. They don't understand why I am so busy.

So here is a little some thing that will help you understand me.

Read this excerpt from Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers: The Story of Success"

Excellence at any complex task requires a critical, minimum level of practice - surfaces again and again in studies of expertise. In fact, researchers have settled on what they believe is a magic number for true expertise: 10,000 hours.

"In study after study, of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice-skaters, concert pianists, chess players, master criminals," writes the neurologist Daniel Levitin, "this number comes up again and again. Ten thousand hours is equivalent to roughly three hours a day, or 20 hours a week, of practice over 10 years... No one has yet found a case in which true world-class expertise was accomplished in less time. It seems that it takes the brain this long to assimilate all that it needs to know to achieve true mastery."

This is true even of people we think of as prodigies. Mozart, for example, famously started writing music at six. But, the psychologist Michael Howe writes in his book Genius Explained, by the standards of mature composers Mozart's early works are not outstanding. The earliest pieces were all probably written down by his father, and perhaps improved in the process. Many of Wolfgang's childhood compositions, such as the first seven of his concertos for piano and orchestra, are largely arrangements of works by other composers. Of those concertos that contain only music original to Mozart, the earliest that is now regarded as a masterwork (No9 K271) was not composed until he was 21: by that time Mozart had already been composing concertos for 10 years.

To become a chess grandmaster also seems to take about 10 years. (Only the legendary Bobby Fischer got to that elite level in less than that time: it took him nine years.) And what's 10 years? Well, it's roughly how long it takes to put in 10,000 hours of hard practice.

Ten thousand hours is, of course, an enormous amount of time. It's all but impossible to reach that number, by the time you're a young adult, all by yourself. You have to have parents who are encouraging and supportive. You can't be poor, because if you have to hold down a part-time job on the side to help make ends meet, there won't be enough time left over in the day. In fact, most people can really only reach that number if they get into some kind of special programme - like a hockey all-star squad - or get some kind of extraordinary opportunity that gives them a chance to put in that kind of work.

Man I got ALOT TO DO...

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2008-12-05T18:07:00.000-08:00

This is a photo of Al Sharpton, Rachel Noerdlinger, Dominique Sharpton, Robin Kheperah Kearse, and me at the Common Celebration Capsule Line Launch with Softwear by Microsoft at Skylight Studios on December 3, 2008 in New York City.

Microsoft celebrates the launch of a limited-edition capsule collection of SOFTWEAR by Microsoft graphic tees designed by Common. The t-shirt designs. inspired by the 1980's when both Microsoft and and Hip Hop really came of age, include iconography that depicts shared principles of the technology company and the Hip Hop Star.

WHO SHOT YA?

2008-11-30T14:04:00.000-08:00

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

2008-11-14T14:51:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama's speech in Chicago after winning the presidential election

2008-11-05T18:23:00.000-08:00

R&B Superstar Usher Ramond Partnered On Casey Family Programs's It’s My Life Conference for youth in foster care, youth formerly in foster care and their advocates. Guess who was the host of the entire event? It was an amazing three days!!!

The conference, which takes place in Hollywood, CA, and is a key element in the efforts designed by Casey Family of Programs to help young people transition successfully to adulthood. Usher Raymond IV will host a panel with leading Marketing and Entertainment Industry Executives to kick-off the session.
Here are some photos from the event

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK...

2008-10-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Inspired by OutKast's "Get Up Get Out And Get Something", the level of employment in New York and the frustrations of black women and mothers across america, I wrote this song in like 10 minutes. I free styled it, just playing around. One of my home girls loved it and said that is something need to be on the radio!!! Let me know what you think?

Obama pushes for Social Entrepreneurship from Hip Hop Moguls

2008-10-01T09:14:00.001-07:00

WHEN PEOPLE BELIEVE IN YOU

2008-09-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

"ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE"

USE YOUR VOICE ! REGISTER TO VOTE! SAY I WILL NOT BE IGNORED!

2008-09-10T22:43:00.000-07:00

DID YOU KNOW THAT AS OF AUGUST 1ST, 63% OF AFRICAN AMERICANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-24 WERE NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE... THAT'S CRAZY! DO YOU REALIZE WHAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN ON NOVEMBER 4TH? WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE OUR ISSUES AND CONCERNS ON THE WORLD STAGE. TUBMAN, DOUGLAS, TRUTH, X, KING, AND OTHERS HAVE DIED TO MAKE NOVEMBER 4th POSSIBLE. WE COULD HAVE THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT OF THE UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA!!! WOW! WE CAN NOT LET THIS CHANCE SLIP THROUGH OUR FINGERS... LETS MAKE HISTORY... TOGETHER. FOR TOO LONG YOUR VOICE HAS NOT BEEN HEARD. CLOSED MOUTHS DON'T GET FED! REGISTER TODAY! WHEN YOU GO THE POLLS AND VOTE YOU ARE SAYING..."I WILL NOT BE IGNORED!!!"
Click below to register NOW!!!!!

COMING SOON: "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE" ALBUM COVER

2008-09-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

THE IS NO I IN TEAM!!

2008-09-03T22:05:00.000-07:00

THERE IS A U IN US:)

GIVE ME ONE MOMENT IN TIME

2008-09-02T21:52:00.000-07:00

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED. WE DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE OUR TIME TO GO. BY ACCEPTING THE INEVITABLE REALITY OF DEATH, ONE CAN TRULY BEGIN TO LIVE. WHEN THE CLOCK HITS ZERO AND IT'S YOUR TIME TO GO, WHAT CAN YOU SAY, YOU DID WITH YOUR TIME HERE? WHEN WILL YOU BEGIN THAT PROJECT, THAT YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR? THE ANSWER TO THIS WILL MAKE YOU LIVE FOR EVER. YOU WILL HAVE YOUR ONE MOMENT IN TIME THAT BECOMES ETERNITY.

KAZI FEATURED IN SUNDAY'S DAILY NEWSPAPER

2008-08-26T14:38:00.000-07:00

A Great Day In Brooklyn:::WHERE'S KAZI??????

2008-08-22T08:26:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn, Stand Up!: Documenting the Brooklyn Renaissance is a year-long exploration into the many ways in which Brooklyn’s self-made artists, activists and entrepreneurs cross traditionally strict professional guidelines to challenge business models and social constructs. The project includes “A Great Day in Brooklyn”, monthly arts programming, a documentary film and photography exhibit and a newly created scholarship for Brooklyn students pursuing an education in the arts.

KAZI SPEAKS TO KIDS IN PHILLY'S NEW MEDIA

2008-06-19T01:50:00.000-07:00

KAZI BACKSTAGE WITH MS. BADU & MOS DEF

2008-05-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

LAST NIGHT I HUNG OUT BACKSTAGE WITH MY NEW FRIEND ERYKAH BADU AND MY MAN MOS. SHE HEADLINED AT RADIO MUSIC HALL ALONGSIDE THE ROOTS. THEY DID THEIR THING, BUT MISS BADU WAS SPECTACULAR. SHE IS AN AMAZING TALENT, A TRUE SUPERSTAR AND ONE OF OUR LIVING LEGEND. WE WILL BE DOING SOMETHING TOGETHER SOON. LOOK OUT FOR IT!!

KAZI WITH VICTORIA ROWELL

2008-05-09T23:21:00.000-07:00

ON MAY 9TH, DURING NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH, KAZI CAME THROUGH TO SUPPORT ACTRESS VICTORIA ROWELL AT BARNES & NOBLE IN NEW YORK CITY DURING A BOOK SIGNING OF HER NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER "THE WOMEN WHO RAISED ME". THE PAIR ARE NATIONAL SPOKESPEOPLE FOR CASEY FAMILY SERVICES, ESTABLISHED BY JIM CASEY, FOUNDER OF UPS.

BECOME LEGENDARY.....NO EXCUSES!!!

2008-04-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE HATERS?

2008-04-19T00:19:00.000-07:00

REAPEAT AFTER ME! DIDDY DID IT! SO CAN I!

2008-04-18T08:56:00.001-07:00

I AIN'T NEVER SCARED: THIS IS GANGSTA

2008-04-17T12:33:00.000-07:00

KAZI AT BAEO'S ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

2008-04-06T17:51:00.001-07:00

KAZI IN THE BAHAMAS

2007-12-14T22:10:00.000-08:00

At Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) 2006 standing in between, the Past Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Perry Christie and the Past Minister of Bahamas Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe. The Hip Hop Project was featured at BIFF 2006 and was released in theatres in 2007. The film is set to come out on DVD in 2009. Photo: Craig Woods, Bahamas Film Commission

THE KAZI STORY

2007-10-30T12:11:00.000-07:00

GET A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF THE MAN OF MANY FACES, AND FIND OUT WHY RUSSELL SIMMONS AND BRUCE WILLIS ARE TWO OF KAZI BIGGEST SUPPORTERS.

KAZI IN A SAMSUNG COMMERCIAL

2007-10-28T20:25:00.000-07:00

Kazi Speaks

2007-10-28T19:37:00.000-07:00

Kazi here. Running my mouth at another conference. I do at least one speaking engagement a week. I travel across the country, doing conferences, colleges and high schools. Hip Hop can dress it up, and swap slanguage for The King's English. A brother is multi talented....lol. Here I am at a teacher conference in NYC>...

KAZI SPEAKS BEFORE CONGRESS

2007-10-25T03:21:00.001-07:00

KAZI BRINGS HIP HOP TO THE UNITED NATIONS AT THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

2007-09-21T03:30:00.000-07:00

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS HAYA AL HUSSEIN

SUPERSTAR ACTOR MICHEAL DOUGLAS

THE GREAT ELIE WEISEL

THE UNITED NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL KIYO AKASAKA

ROBERTA RICHIN, COUNCIL FOR PREJUDICE REDUCTION

Listen to "Life Goes On" .....by Kazi

2007-08-25T17:16:00.000-07:00

RUSSELL SIMMONS AND KAZI

2007-07-23T12:15:00.000-07:00

RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS KAZI WITH URBAN STAR AWARD AT THE 11TH ANNUAL URBAN HERO AWARD DINNER AT CHELSEA PIERS

KAZI ROCKS THE MIC AT JOES PUB

2007-07-22T04:02:00.000-07:00

Hot 97's Mister Cee Interviews Kazi

2007-05-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

Kazi On AOL Black Voices (with Cannon)

2007-04-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

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