January 26th, 2018. About a week prior to the event, I got a call from Lyor Cohen (the man, the legend – himself) telling me that he wanted me to DJ his party and that our mutual friend Q-Tip…
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LIFE: Vashtie DJ’s YouTube’s “Bringing The Boom Bap Back To New York” Alongside GrandMaster Flash
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, MUSIC, Vashtie Tagged with: A-Trak, Adesuwa Aighewi, boom bap, chuck d, daddy yankee, fav five freddy, grandmaster flash, Kurtis Blow, lyor cohen, Nas, new york, new york boom bap, q tip, Quincy Jones, ralph mcdaniels, vashtie, youtube
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, London/England, Johannesburg/South Africa, Abu Dhabi/Dubai, etc. I am very appreciative of this perk of my job, but it’s also quite…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks, Christian IV, copenhagen, Danish Crown Jewels, denmark, dubai, england, Europe, Finland, france, Greenland, Hercules Flighting A Lion, Law of Jante, Louisiana Museum, Natural History Museum of Denmark, Nordic, Norway and Sweden, Nykøbing Mors, paris, Plundergebäck, Rosenborg, rosenborg museum, Royal Regalia, rye bread, Scandinavia, South Africa, The Botanical Garden, The Botanical Garden denmark, The Faroe Islands, vashtie, wienerbrød
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 always feel so accomplished after finishing and letting them out into the digital universe. This newest mixtape celebrates January 16th;…
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 apart of my daily routine a few years ago. I jokingly refer to cardio as “oppressive cardio” because sweating and…
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 intimate with an introduction by Gene McCarthy, President & CEO of ASICS America, an honorary Japanese Sake Ceremony and a…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: 5th avenue, asics, asics america, B. Denise, ceremony, edwin ortiz, femi jinadu, flagshi, gene mccarthy, kinjaz, new york city, Quiana PArks, sake, va$htie kola, vashtie
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 for Fashion Week at that! I’ve made such amazing friends internationally, that it’s always like a fun friend reunion when…
SCHOOL GIRL CRUSH: Super Cat
First of all, his dapper style and West Indian accent murdered it! In hindsight, he kind of looked like one of my uncles (with that “IND-YAN” mix) and attracted/scared me like every old school West Indian man does. He…
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 “throwing it back” to some good ole’ classics! Hosted by Gitoo and joined by a roster of eclectic djs like…
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 time I was so fortunate to do so. The first time was in 2014 (See the trip that I bogged…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: cafe charlot, cahier belt bag, dior, Filles à Papa, france, hotel costes, Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris, louis vuitton, moet & chandon, paris, paris new york burger, prada, vashtie, wild & the moon, wonderland ranger boots, wonderland ranger shoes, yoan prat
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 Showtime Docu-Series called “3am” about New York City Nightlife. When they told me that my homies Fat Jew and Kirill…
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 influence on my life and work and having the chance to direct a Jadakiss video for a song about him was monumental–and…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: bad boy, biggie smalls, diddy, directing., groovy lou, harve pierre, jadakiss, letter to big, notorious BIG, notorious soundtrack, on set, puffy, styles p, vashtie, vashtie kola
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. Just kidding, but the new Louis Vuitton packaging color way is so New York, I’m obsessed! To preface this post,…
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 Day. ‘To You, From Me’ is a collection of all my favorite love songs, past and present. With artists ranging…
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 Lovers atmosphere was filled with nothing but feel-good vibes and sick dance moves. The DJs in rotation gave non-stop heavy…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE, MUSIC, WORK Tagged with: anniversary, brooklyn, brooklyn took it, DJ, event recap, friends and lovers, recap, vashtie
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 yourself the wonder, there is no better way! Come party the way you should this Friday for the ‘Brooklyn Took…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE, LIFE, MUSIC, Vashtie, WORK Tagged with: 1 year anniversary, anniversary, brooklyn took it, DJ, friends and lovers, good vibes, party, vashtie
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 pretty sure I bodied it, because they had me back to celebrate their 5 year anniversary with over 1200 RSVPS!…
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’ Meatpacking District to celebrate the highly anticipated release of their album “Culture”. I absolutely got dressed as bad and boujee…
Posted in LIFE Tagged with: 300 ent, culture, dinner, draya, draya michele, meatpacking, migos, nyc, saleh marley, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie kola
#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 Gravity Hydro-Colon Therapy, a procedure I started about five years ago. In the beginning, I went maybe a couple times…
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 all that was happening and had been happening in the world, specifically in my beloved homeland of America. I think…
Posted in FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: mixtape, police, this machine kills racism, vashtie, vashtie kola
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 tour! Yikes. Paris Monday to Wednesday. New York Wednesday night. Dallas Thursday. Houston Friday and back to NYC on Saturday.…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: alex sossah, dallas, deemehlow, DJ, flying, Frederic menntrier, Greg noire, Houston, HPNOTIQ, L'Oreal, new york, paris, team epiphany, traveling, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie blog, vashtie kola, violet, violette.
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”, your local spot…those independently owned shops that know you better than some of your own family. It’s so vital to…
Posted in BLOG Tagged with: american two shot, Dean and Maya Jankelowitz, Jack's Wife Freda, Live Live, max fish, new york city, Olivia Wolfe, Shop Small, Small Business Saturday, Steph Krasnoff, Support Local, turntable lab, vashtie
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 in my hotel room. Since then we were also able to grab iconic shots in NYC and now during a…
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 are very different… Yet… Me and this girl are very much the same. I wrote this story about “Lolita” in…
Posted in ART, CULTURE, FEATURED, FILM, LIFE, MUSIC, STYLE Tagged with: #UOHLB, ASAP Bari, aubrey, drake, highly suspect, hotline bling, jarlos, johnny stevens, MAG, mark anthony green, official, sabrina passuntino, unofficial, vashtie, vashtie kola
THROWBACK: Vashtie & Kid Cudi “When Lines Are Crossed” Short Film (2008)
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 8 years this month since me and Kid Cudi were bored one Friday night before heading out to my party (“Open” at Santos with Q-Tip) and decided to have some fun with the video…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE Tagged with: downtown, empire, funny, heave at nite, kid cudi, new york, throwback, vashtie, vashtie and cudi, when lines get crossed
CULTURE: Vashtie’s “This Machine Kills Racism” Mixtape
Shocked. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Angry. Disgusted. I’ve been feeling this way for a while now, but, the incidents that surfaced in the past week have had me feeling these emotions (and more) to the maximum. Yet, I can’t decide which is worse. The disturbing…
Posted in CULTURE, FEATURED, MUSIC Tagged with: amethyst rocks, an artists duty, billie holiday, blood on the leaves, bob dylan, david morales, dj noumenon, dj vashtie, genesis, james brown, jane elliot, Joey Bada$$, kanye west, kendrick lamar, krs-1, krs-one, land of confusion, marvin gaye, michael jackson, mieko jones, new york, nina simone, police brutality, public enemy, saul williams, sinead o'connor, strange fruit, tears for fears, the clash, the revolution will not be televised, they don't care about us, this land is your land, this machine kills facists, this machine kills racism, tupac, u2, vashtie, violence, woody guthrie
LIFE: My Designer Haul with Louis Vuitton, Chanel & Prada in Paris
There is one part of me that knows that “designer” anything doesn’t really enrich or fulfill the soul. I know that I am whole without a single addition to my natural self. But…then there is the poor kid in me…
Posted in LIFE, STYLE Tagged with: chanel, Chanel Double Mirror Duo, Chanel Hydra Beauty Nutrition, Chanel Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush, louis vuitton, Louis Vuitton Dessert Laureate Boots, Louis Vuitton El Dorado Desert Boot, Louis Vuitton Leopard Bandeau, Nourishing Lip Care, paris, prada, travel., vashtie, vashtie.com, vat tax
LIFE: Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar! Directing “A.D.H.D.” Music Video
In honor of Kendrick Lamar‘s 29th Birthday, here’s a flashback post of when I directed this Gemini man’s music video for Section.80-featured favorite, “A.D.H.D”. It was blazing hot summer — July 23rd of 2011 to be exact — when two days of…
Posted in FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: 2011, 29th birthday, a.d.h.d., adhd, directing., jonny shipes, kendrick lamar, new york city, section.80, vashtie, vashtie directing, vashtie.com
DOIN’ IT WELL: Teeth Whiteners, Detox Teas & Waist Trainers Without Selling Your Soul!
Okay okay, the title is a bit dramatic – but, those endorsements for Teeth Whiteners, Detox Teas and Waist Trainers being pushed on us by hot Instagram girls feels a bit empty. Like, how do we know you REALLY use…
Posted in BLOG, WELLNESS Tagged with: colonics, detox tea, green juice, healthy, natural remedies, smooth move, teeth whiteners, traditional medicinals, turmeric, vashtie, waist trainers
WATCH: Rae Sremmurd – “Look Alive”
If you know me, then you know that I seriously bump Rae Sremmurd all day every day. I just love the music this duo is making — instant bangers with a creative flow. Their latest track “Look Alive” speaks to me. It has…
FEATURED: Happy Birthday Kanye! Directing “Us Placers” Music Video by CRS in 2007
OMG. I cannot believe how time is flying. It’s obscene, actually. 9 years!!! Anyways. Before I do a full introductory post for all the newbies to Vashtie.Com that explains the birth of my digital baby and who I am, I…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE, FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: 2007, bbc, birthday happy kanye west, can't tell me nothing mixtape, child rebel soldiers music video, crs, downtown, irak, kreg holt, little kids, lupe fiasco, music video, pharrell, radiohead, thom yorke, us placers, vashtie, vashtie directing, vashtie kola, vashtie.com
LIFE: “3AM” Docuseries on Showtime
At the end of 2014 and into the beginning of 2015, I was filmed to be a feature on a Showtime Docu-Series called “3am” about New York City Nightlife. When they told me that my homies Fat Jew and Kirill…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: 3am, DJ'ing, docuseries, fat jew, krill was here, markus doorman, new york city nightlife, vashtie, vashtie.com
SHOP: Violette Bisous Button Up
Today my brand Violette presents a limited edition unisex “Bisous” button up, featuring red lips embroidered on the neck. The name, pronounced “bee-zoo”, is the French word for kiss! Check out the lookbook, shot by Amanda Alborano, features myself and musician Mozartrick,…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, SHOP, STYLE Tagged with: amanda alborano, motzartrick, vashtie, vashtie.com, violette new york, violette.
DOIN’ IT WELL: Sober Summer Sixteen
High School Vashtie at Dunkin’ Donuts getting a Coffee Coolatta or some ish So, the truth about me is that I never drank in high school or even at art school. There was no particular reason, I was just…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE, WELLNESS Tagged with: #sobersummersixteen, 21 days sober, challenge, sober summer sixteen, vashtie
LIFE: Celebrating Marcelo Burlon & Tyga Exclusive Saks 5th Avenue Collection
A few days ago, my Italian Friend Marcel Burlon reached out inviting me to celebrate his latest collaboration with Tyga for Saks 5th Avenue in New York City. Well, I had to be there to celebrate and represent. The soiree…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: amaris, deemehlow, laquon treadwell, marcelo burlon saks 5th avenue, new york city, sabel, tyga, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie.com, vikings
DOIN’ IT WELL: Best Natural Deodorant That Won’t Make You Funky
I have been wearing natural deodorants of all kinds over the years, ultimately cursing the ones closest to me with funky pits. The products always start off hopeful but then end tragically before the end of the day. From Tom’s of Maine…
Posted in BLOG, WELLNESS Tagged with: aluminum, best natural deodorant ever, breast cancer, doin it well, holistic, natural deodorant, new york city, pure pitz, vashtie, vashtie blog, vashtie.com, wellness, why is antiperspirant bad
WATCH: Azealia Banks – “The Big Big Beat”
Many things can be said about controversial miss Azealia Banks, but what cannot be denied is her seemingly limitless vocal talents. She can rap, she can sing, and she can really sing…all in one track that is usually the most…
Posted in BLOG, MUSIC, video Tagged with: azealia banks, the big big beat, the new york times, va$htie, vashtie
FASHION: Violette New York Launches New Capsule
My brand Violette New York has had some exciting collaborations in the past from Puma, Bowery Bob, & more. Today, I’m happy to announce the launch of a mini-capsule which is the perfect way to bring in the Summer. Short and…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, STYLE Tagged with: capsulef, clothing, fashion, vashtie, vashtie kola, violette new york, violette.
BEAUTY: Vashtie Discusses Holistic Beauty & Wellness for The Coveteur
VASHTIE ON VEGANISM, MEDITATING LIKE OPRAH & HATING WORKOUTS SHE GREW UP ON CHEETOS AND CHERRY COKE. IF SHE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO. BY: Meagan Wilson (Full Interview via TheCoveteur.Com) Hands down the most addictive part of Snapchat?…
LIFE: Vashtie Gets Ready by Photographer Greg Noire (Black & White)
From time to time, budding artists reach out to either collaborate with or to shoot me. It’s sort of cool because I’ve been able to meet some incredible talents that I’m able to make cool things with. Like – Houston…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: black and white, Greg noire, Houston, HPNOTIQ, minor threat, photoshoot, supreme, texas, va$htie, vashtie, vashtie.com, violette.
MUSIC: “When Thugs Cry” Vashtie’s 1st Mixtape!
This mix is inspired by Romantic Ruffians and Sensitive Thugs worldwide. Not to be confused with the average Sad Boy who goes around boo hoo’ing over anything, but rather for the Tough Guy who doesn’t often open up – but…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: hip-hop, mix, mixtape, r&b, rap, vashtie, vashtie kola, when thugs cry
