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I.AM: Michelle Ten

14 Sep 2011
By iamcjay

Gather round kiddies as I has a story to tell you about my introduction to one Miss Michelle Ten. It happened upon one magical night during a Diane Von Furstenburg party in New York City. Me with drink in hand mixing & networking with fashion’s most elite, I was stopped dead in my tracks when this Puerto Rican beauty stepped on the scene. Ferosh style that gives the gods all they can handle for a lifetime was how she choose to let the room have it. Little did we know it would be a custom made bag baring her name that would break the ice between I.AM.CJay and Michelle Ten, leading to a friendship that has taken us to a 10 year anniversary today.

Michelle is about a grind like no other fashionista I’ve met all my years in NYC. I can speak from 1st hand experience as I took the role as her driver one day while she was out pulling for a client. It literally took all day, but to witness her in action took my awe for her to a new level. Respected by the most jaded women in NYC for her fashion sense and loved by the men for her cool laid back demeanor. Now with her at the forefront of her own agency Agent 10, Miss Ten is sharing the wealth and guiding the careers of some of the industry’s most talked about fresh talent. Now take that to the bank and cash it…Goodnight.

Follow Michelle Ten on Twitter HERE.

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I.AM.: Kenneth Chace

01 Feb 2011
By iamcjay

I always say my greatest hustle tactics come from some of the strongest women in my life. Kenneth Chace is one of the rare few that has known me from my lowest of lows and highest of highs. We truly started in the L.A. grind together before we turned 18 and took it 3000 miles away to NYC. She is the epitome of a H.B.I.C and knows it! Let’s see, I learned how to drive from her, went on my first audition with her, and saw how to eat on 3 bucks in NYC without stressing what’s next. Kenneth is building a brand that includes fashion, TV, and music that will blow your mind. Trust when I say she’s coming for ya #1 spot!!

Follow her on Twitter HERE

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I.AM. DJ Nesto

05 Jan 2011
By iamcjay

DJ Nesto is one of my favorite DJ’s in the country. Smashing the hottest spots in NYC is where you can find him weekly, but taking his brand to the next level is where you will find him in 2011. Born and raised in New York, so you know his ear for music is crazy. On a recent trip to NYC we had the chance to hear Nesto spin at a Washington Heights hot spot and trust we were two-stepping the whole time. When a DJ can flow seamlessly through different music genre’s without missing a beat you know that DJ is a mutha f*ckin monster.

I’m going to get my dude on Twitter so you can find out when and where he will be. In the meantime check him on facebook here. Tell him I.AM.CJay sent you.

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Chillin With My L.E.S. Fam

16 Sep 2010
By iamcjay

Gettin’ all nostalgic thinking about New York City today. Had to pull up a flick of one of the best nights last year in NYC at my trainer Dan’s (in the red shirt) crib. His family has become my adopted NYC family. Talk about some good ole fashion ignorant fun filled with Patron XO, Corona’s, Pernil, and music! NYC here I come….WEPA!!

That dark liquor is the devil I tell you! Especially when you gettin turnt up midtown and you live in Brooklyn!

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I AM

23 Jun 2010
By iamcjay

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Heard this joint tonight and had one of those wow moments. – I.AM

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I AM: Marlon Alvarez

22 Jun 2010
By iamcjay

This month’s I.AM candidate is the homie Marlon Alvarez in South Beach by way of NYC. Check out this dude’s blog Demented Forever, from NYC to Miami he has his finger on what’s hot! I’m waiting on the day he’s a world renowned DJ so I can bring him to L.A. for my launch party. He’s always up on the sickest music and remixes around.

The dude has a mean hustle game and it’s just great to see how much he has progressed over the years I’ve known him in building his own personal brand. Now only if dude will start using his damn Twitter more! Stay tuned as we wait for his “On To The Next One” move. Cause you know it’s coming…

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I.AM: Fredy Pagan

14 Apr 2010
By iamcjay

Not too many heads in the graphic/site/branding/design world I would co-sign for, but Fredy Pagan is one of the best. This dude has a creative brain that exceeds his own grasp which can be dangerous in the most rewarding way. He’s also my official South Beach tour guide, after all he’s the dude that put me on to “Call-A-Cab” @ Wet Willies.

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I.AM: Chef Rodney Burns

25 Mar 2010
By iamcjay

Seriously this dude makes the best Chicken Wrap I’ve EVA had in my life. Spicy Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, with a Cajun dipping sauce.

It’s a moment for the food gawds created by my homie and hands down one of the best chefs in Los Angeles, Chef Rodney Burns. Young dude that is lethal in the kitchen.

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I.AM: Karla Olivares

21 Mar 2010
By iamcjay

Karla Olivares is one of the top makeup artists in Los Angeles and sincerely one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Don’t get me wrong, this Nicaraguan beauty get it in and can shut the city down. If your in the mood to have your face beat and skin snatched, check her out at the Mac store on Robertson or on your favorite morning show in L.A. talking beauty tips. Truly a boss chick with a beauty brand you better be ready for when it hits.

I’m working on getting her on twitter.

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I.AM: Martin Berrios

18 Mar 2010
By iamcjay

This dude is the epitome of a Empire State Of Grind to the 10th. It’s rare you meet someone that says when they keep it 100 they actually do keep it 100. A big brain for marketing and branding, plus he can make yo sh*t tighter.

Follow Martin on Twitter.

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