LIFE: Young Vashtie (Birth to Pre-School) – Part 1 of 3

For my long-time readers, I know I've been talking about getting around to this for some time now. It's so…

7 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ING FOR WILHELMINA MODELS 50TH ANNIVERSARY – MATT BARNES, HERON PRESTON & MORE

Last night I DJ'ed for the super legendary modeling agency Wilhelmina Models for their 50th Anniversary! It was literally the…

7 years ago

LIFE: Vashtie DJ’s YouTube’s “Bringing The Boom Bap Back To New York” Alongside GrandMaster Flash

  January 26th, 2018. About a week prior to the event, I got a call from Lyor Cohen (the man,…

7 years ago

LIFE: Vashtie’s First Trip to Denmark

As many of you know, I have traveled quite a bit for work and to many lovely places like Paris/France,…

7 years ago

Vashtie’s Mixtape #ONE16GOAT” Honors Sade, Kate Moss, Aaliyah and FKA Twigs Birthday

Another one... Yes folks. Another mixtape by yours truly. These things take a lot of time and work, but I…

7 years ago

FITNESS: Vashtie’s Favorite At-Home Workout When It’s Too Cold For The Gym

For a lot of you who have been apart of my journey, you know that I reluctantly adopted exercise as…

7 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ING ASICS 5TH AVE FLAGSHIP STORE OPENING (12.13.17)

Last night I had the amazing opportunity to DJ for ASICS 5th Avenue Flagship Store Opening. The evening was made…

7 years ago

LIFE: Attended My 1st Morrissey Concert (My Angsty-Emo Teenage Dreams Came True)

Most of you know, I was born in the hood and as a product of my environment (and in general,…

7 years ago

LIFE: VASHTIE’S 10 DAYS IN PARIS FOR PFW17 (BRASSERIE LIPP, DIPLO, NINA RICCI & MORE)

I am so appreciative that I am able to travel to Paris at least 2 times a year for work...and…

7 years ago

LIFE: What Happened On My 2 Week Digital Detox?

Hi. Vashtie here. Yes, the Vashtie of Vashtie.Com. Some of you may remember when it was only me contributing to…

7 years ago

SCHOOL GIRL CRUSH: Super Cat

  First of all, his dapper style and West Indian accent murdered it! In hindsight, he kind of looked like…

7 years ago

Recap: Vashtie Brings Back her Classic 1992 Party

Video by: @le.Minor On Thursday, our favorite "downtown sweetheart" reminded us all why there is nothing better than gyrating and…

7 years ago

#VASHTIEVITALS: IS CELERY JUICE A MAGIC MEDICINAL CURE-ALL? I’M ABOUT TO SEE!

So, as I have been on my wellness and holistic journey since the age of 12 - I like to…

7 years ago

Event Recap: Vashtie Spins at Ray-Ban Soho

  Whether it was the Coolhaus ice cream truck parked right in front, the big black balloons that hinted at…

7 years ago

EVENT RECAP: Vashtie Hits Toronto for Manifesto

  Vashtie made waves in Toronto this weekend by headlining the official after party for the Manifesto Music Festival and hosting an…

7 years ago

Quickie: Naomi Yasuda of Naomi Nails

T H E S H O R T … Name: NAOMI YASUDA Nickname: NAOMI NAILS Birthday & Astrological Sign: August 9th,…

8 years ago

LIFE: My Parisian Birthday Adventure – Shopping and Visiting The Moët & Chandon Caves!

So, last week I dipped real quick to Paris to celebrate my birthday in Parisian style. It was the second…

8 years ago

Fitted Legitted: Vashtie’s Evolving Excursion in Exercise

So, some of you may know I am a wellness lover and that I dabble in fitness - but I…

8 years ago

Farewells & Fond Memories of Angelica Kitchen

Angelica Kitchen has been--for many generations of the young, hungry, and weird--a gateway to New York City. Today, the pioneering…

8 years ago

Throwback To When Vashtie Was on a Showtime Docu-Series with Fat Jew & More

At the end of 2014 and into the beginning of 2015, I was filmed to be a feature on a…

8 years ago

FLASHBACK: Directing Jadakiss’ “Letter To Big” Video in 2009

It was all a dream. In 2009, I had the honor of directing a video for the Notorious soundtrack. Biggie has been a huge…

8 years ago

NEWS: Vashtie, Cara Delevigne, Binx Walton & More for DKNY JEANS

Um. Like. I can't. DKNY has been so amazing to me. They made my entire last year super glamorous, having…

8 years ago

POPPING TAGS: Louis Vuitton Pocket Comb Case

As a true Knicks fan, it's an unspoken rule that you support anything that is offered in a Knicks colorway.…

8 years ago

Here’s a Special Valentine’s Day Treat, My ‘To You, From Me’ Mix

Dedicated to all the lovers worldwide (and especially to one very dear and darling to me), on my favorite holiday...Valentine's…

8 years ago

EVENT RECAP: Vashtie Celebrates The Anniversary for ‘Brooklyn Took It’ At Friends and Lovers

If you missed 'Brooklyn Took It', then it’s safe to say that might’ve been your biggest mistake. The Friends and…

8 years ago

Celebrate the anniversary of “Brooklyn Took It” with Vashtie at Friends and Lovers

What’s a better way to party besides losing yourself in the midst of good vibes and quality music? To spare…

8 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for the Working Not Working 5 Year Anniversary Party 1.25.17

Back in 2014, Justin Gignac of the creative agency Working Not Working booked me to DJ their holiday party. I'm…

8 years ago

Life: Migos “Bad & Boujee” Women Only Dinner in NYC – Draya Michele, Saleh Marley & More!

Last night, I was delightfully invited to attend the 300 ENT and Migos (Women Only) Dinner and Party in NYC'…

8 years ago

#VASHTIEVITALS: Watch Vashtie Get a Colonic Treatment

Warning: This Vashtie TV episode might be highly anticipated and simultaneously highly unanticipated. This latest episode explores the world of…

8 years ago

Watch ‘This Machine Kills Racism’ Mixtape Visuals by Vashtie

Back in July 2016, I made a mixtape titled "This Machine Kills Racism". At the time, I was overwhelmed with…

8 years ago

LIFE: L’Oreal Photoshoot in Paris & Hpnotiq Texas Tour (4.11 – 4.16)

Jeez! This past week was intense. 5 flights in  5 days! I'm not even a musician and I'm not on…

8 years ago

Shop & Support My Favorites For #SmallBusinessSaturday

As much as I like a consistent chain store, I absolutely love small businesses more. You know, your "mom and pop",…

8 years ago

Longing In Long Beach With Greg Noire

I met Houston's Greg Noire while DJ'ing in Texas last year where he also shot some classic images of me…

8 years ago

That Time I Wrote, Directed and Starred in an Art Film to “Hotline Bling” Featuring Johnny Stevens (of Highly Suspect), ASAP Bari, Luka Sabbat & More

Note: This post was originally posted October 6th, 2015 Still from the #UOGLB Art Film. 2015 Me and this girl…

8 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: Natural Sweetener Options for My Sweet-Toothed Sweeties

Have you been trying to avoid refined sugar and need some natural alternatives? Lucky for you, there are plenty of options and here…

8 years ago

Vashtie is a ‘Girl On The Move’ for Aldo & WhoWhatWear Feature

DJ, music video director and designer, Vashtie Kola's career is an organic brew of passion projects, collaborations, and tenures that…

8 years ago

SHOP: N.Y. Rangers Gear From Violette’s New York Vintage Collection

Violette New York presents a special collection of vintage gear dedicated to Vashtie's favorite city, New York. The collection features…

8 years ago

Open Letter to Our Beloved Scott Mescudi

We've come a long way since our downtown New York City years. You worked at the Bape store and I…

8 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: Food Combining for Weight-Loss, Boosting Metabolism & Reducing Bloat

So, during one of my famous colonics (that I like to share on Snapchat) - my therapist, Jill Wais, told me…

8 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: Vashtie’s Sober October Challenge

I'm going SOBER for the month of OCTOBER! Who wants to join me?! It's Easy! Just look at the 3…

8 years ago