I'm a fan of Hoodie Allen!

Fresh off the street from NYC, I bring to you: Hoodie Allen. This guy is for real. Love how he raps. When I first caught wind of this song, I was taken back by its catchy melody and feel good lyrics. His  debut song "No Faith in Brooklyn,"definitely has that nice poppy sound to it and will stick in your head for weeks to come. If you are looking to be cheered up, then this song can take you there. Enjoy!

                                                                    Girl not included...

Exchange LA

If you ever decide to go to Downtown LA, it is certainly the place to be. There are abundance of bars and night clubs that you can visit. Not to mention the eateries they have during the day. But that's for another time. What I will be talking about is one of the many night clubs that adorn the Downtown area, and this one in particular is called Exchange LA.

So here's the low down:
 If you don't mind asian clubs, then this could be the place for you. However, keep in mind that it is an Asian club on Saturday nights. And the type of music they play is house. So if you are not into Asian clubs or house, then this is not the place for you. One good thing about this club is its large size! It is definitely a lot bigger than your normal Hollywood clubs, and it definitely brings you that vegas feel without the hefty price tag. Guest list is open until 10:30 p.m., and it is FREE, which is the best part. Get there early then you pay no cover charge. But get in after that then you gotta pay the $20.00 minimum. They also have express lines, but that will set you back $30.00, just so you can simply cut the line. And they also offer the usual table service. Parking is easy to find, especially on the street that it's on. One of the perks of being in Downtown LA is the fact that it lacks the price gouging in Hollywood. You will see on average a $5-10 parking fee on the same street as the venue. Drinks are typical of clubs but strong enough. They also have a patio area for you smokers. Overall, I would recommend it if you just want to go to a place that's not to expensive and easy to get into. I for one hate waiting in line and especially hate the egotistical clubs where the door man eye's you and sees if you are worthy of entering. So if you want a place that is easy on the wallet and easy to get in, this place is definitely where you want to go on a Saturday.

Pros:
-Free to get in before 10:30 p.m. (That is if you are on the guest list.)
-Cheap parking
-Asian club
-Plays decent house music
-Live performances
-Dress code isn't strict. (Just as long as you look good.)
-Large dance floor
-Cheap bottle service ($199.00 for two bottles)


Cons:
- Drinks aren't cheap
-It's primarily an Asian club. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
-Plays primarily house music. (Again not necessarily bad thing.)

Brunch'n...

My friend recently introduced me to this place in LA called Larchmont Bungalow, and it's located in Korea town/Downtown in this little area called Larchmont. I have been to Larchmont (The area) on a few occasions and I never really liked it that much. However, what made this trip so different was the little cafe down the street called Larchmont Bungalow. When I arrived, I immediately fell in love with the cafe and with the neighborhood. The interior was trendy, and it looked like another one of those fancy cafes. But what set it aside from the other trendy cafes was it's incredible brunch items...(And I can honestly say, it wasn't the nice shops that sold me either.) Inside, everyone was super nice and it is a great place to chill. There is this cool vibe that I get when I go there, and I can tell you, it definitely attracted me to it. Now I am hooked and I can't stop going there. What makes this place so interesting is that you can totally tell that this place is where the hipsters hangout. Nothing wrong against them, but it's the vibe that I get. (And now I totally love it.) Now back to the food! GO THERE FOR BREAKFAST! Sooooo GOOD. Especially their Eggs Benedict and order the "Mole" Eggs Benedict! (My absolute favorite!) You won't be disappointed. The prices here are fair and the portions are very generous. So don't worry about coming and going hungry. 

                                                                  Ain't it beautiful?

*Tip: The area on weekdays tend to have hard-to-find parking, especially on the street. So I would definitely recommend going on a Sunday, since there is free parking offered in their public parking garage. 

What a bunch of jokers...

My friend not too long ago introduced me to this new sketch comedy show called Key & Peele. I was hesitant at first because I thought it was trying to be like the Chappelle Show. But after watching a few episodes, I was convinced it was something quite different, and the hosts are actually pretty funny. Check out this short clip and see for yourself.

Heat Wave...

What a hot day it was...Is it me or has this weather been acting rather strange...One day it's cold, and the next it's scorching hot. Is nature trying to conserve energy by turning the a/c on and off?   ( I think so.) Well whatever it is, let's just be thankful for the warm weather, sun, and enjoy the weekend. Also, I've included another hot jam for you all to listen to. (No pun intended.) Happy Friday.

Leaving Las Vegas

Went to Vegas over the weekend and I have to say, It is always a fun time when you go with good people. I can honestly say that I've never had so much to drink in one entire weekend. I think it was around 7 shots in one night...And the clubs...Oh wow. The clubs in Vegas are awesome as usual.

The only negative I could think of is the fact that I got kind of sick and ended up not being able to go to work on Monday. But hey, it was all worth it. I've paid my dues and I thought it was a worthwhile trip. 

On Saturday night, the club we all decided to go to is called Marquee. It's located at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, and that hotel alone is one of the sexiest on the strip. There are so many gorgeous looking girls strolling around, even though it was opened last year, it still looks brand new. Very modern, and very chic. The only draw back is the price tag that comes a long with the hotel stay. I would say around the $250-350 range depending on which days. And did I forget to mention that this hotel looks simply crazy! They have some of the weirdest and cool looking decorations inside the lobby and throughout the hotel. From the digital wall columns to the odd looking sculptures...This is one cool looking hotel!

My drunk friend playing with the sculptures.

                                                           Now do you believe me?

It was a long drive back from Vegas, and even though the weekend was too short, and I got sick, this entire experience was worth it. If you want a short weekend escape, Vegas is certainly the place to go. Only 4 hours from L.A., although it may sound far, it's really not so bad if you have the right friends to accompany you on the trip. So...

                                                               Drink up my friends.

Mash-up of the day.

Don't you just love these mash-ups? You know I do. Found this pretty penny on the interwebs not too long ago. I love Kanye West, and I love M83. So why not mash it up?!

 

In the mean while, aren't you all glad that Valentine's day is over? I got sick to my stomach from all of that romantic bull sh#@! The only real holiday that matters is Halloween. Can't wait for that!

So would you rather have this?

Or this:

You decide.