Jesse Boykins III & The Beauty Created

Jesse Boykins III & The Beauty Created 

I don't know how many times I have featured a Jesse Boykins III related post here on GoldenSense, or how many times I continued to express my constant listening to Mr. Boykins but I'm pretty sure you all get the point that I absoultely adore Jesse Boykins' music. The day after my High School graduation Jesse Boykins & The Beauty Created was performing at the Apple Store in NYC in celebration of Black Music Month. I am no music expert but I know I have a great ear for music and watching Jesse Boykins & The Beauty Created is an amazing experience. Everything feels, or in eyes is musically perfected. Jesse's voice, and the band, The Beauty Created chemistry and composition is incredible. I've seen Jesse Boykins & The Beauty Created perform at the Highline Ballroom back in September and something about this time around felt so much greater, maybe it was because of the intimate setting that was put in place, but regardless Jesse Boykins III & The Beauty Created is something worth hearing. It's music for the soul and indeed do they all create Beauty.

Jesse Boykins III

Spoken word artist Joekenneth Museau

Jesse |x| MoRuf |x| MeLo-X
ZuluGuru (Check out their song they performed live entitled Change of Heart that should be dropping sometime around August.)

MeLo-X

Jesse & MoRuf

Marion"Ojay" Ross playing on the Trumpet of the band The Beauty Created.

MusicVideo |x| "Crowned & Kissed"

"This song is about the unsung royalty in your life, men and women who quietly, every day do the mightiest, most honorable things. Although they may not end up in castles or with great riches and power, in the eyes of those who love them, they most certainly are mighty and regal." - Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding's talent holds a special place in my heart. As dramatic as that statement may seem, it's so true. Esperanza's effortless soulful voice paired up with her bass guitar playing, and just her overall essence is undeniably beautiful.  

Purchase Her Most Recent Album Here

Theophilus London |x| L3NF |x| Nike

Nike celebrated the launch of their Nike Air Force 1 Digi Camo's down on the Lower East Side at Rivington Basketball Court with the help of Theophilus London and Glyn Brown of L3NF. I didn't capture many shots of the day because I wasn't expecting to post about this event but the day consisted of a basketball tournament, a free give away of a L3NF pin with the purchase of Nike Digi Camo's and of course a performance by Theophilus London. Check out more photos here on Nike's facebook. Also Check out Claire Summers of FashionBombDaily post on the event to get a feel of what went down that day, I was even featured in the post.

Theophilus London |X| A$AP Rocky "Big Spender"

Instagram Shots || @callmesabla vol 2.

Wanted to Share some recent Instagram shots with you :) Be Sure to follow me on Instagram @callmesabla

The second shot I included was actually from a thunder storm that occurred yesterday. I was on Spring Street and my goodness the sky looked crazy but so beautiful at the same time. I wanted to just look at it but I didn't want to get wet.

A Breath of Fresh Air

This day, this outfit, and looking at these photos is refreshing. Something just like a breath of fresh air for me. I am officially finished with High School, classes has ended and all I have to anticipate is Graduation day. [I'm moving on up!] Yes I will soon be a High School graduate and that's a title I take too much for granted. I am the the first of my siblings to be graduating and I'm happy to do this for both my mother and father if not for me. There are kids my age who live outside of the United States wishing they can sit in a classroom and I'm here complaining about such and such and is still going to be walking across that stage being given my diploma. I have to take a moment, sit back, and recognize all that I have and give a simple thanks.

I haven't made an official announcement here on GoldenSense, but. . . I will be attending Parsons The New School of Design. I began my summer classes a week after graduation so I have to get all my Senior Year partying out my system and get down to work mode quickly. I'm excited for all that's approaching me in my path and I'm ready for it. This is my breath of NEW air.

Photographer Awol Erizku Solo Show, Chelsea NY

Awol Erizku

Thursday evening I attended Awol Erizku, a NYC based photographer and film-maker's gallery premiere of his latest project at the Hasted Kraeutler Gallery in Chelsea NY. I've been following Awol's work for quite some time and the fact that I had the opportunity to meet him surely turned out to be a pleasure. To top off the gallery premiere some great tunes were provided by MeLo-X himself. I must pinpoint what I appreciated the most about attending this event was the unconventional essence of it all, it wasn't your typical gallery openings with your typical photography and typical people eating orderves. Everything from Awol's work, the poeple, and the music was out of the box and simply beautiful.

“Pop-culture has a lot of influence on my work. I like to re-contextualize art historical pieces with a twist of pop.” - Awol Erizku

Awol's star piece, "Girl With The Bamboo Earring." A spin off of Johannes Vermeer's piece "Girl With the Pearl Earring."

Honestly, for a moment I did not understand totally what Awol's concept was behind his new project but of course some research and interpretation helps. A few months back I watched footage of a profile done on Awol, while building this post I went back to that same footage. (watch here) He states "I'm always looking for something that doesn't belong, or things that have a deeper meaning than what they seem." Awol's entire project as a collective in my opinion is just that, I feel that every image that was featured wasn't visually complex but spoke volumes but also has this "unfitted" or "out of the box" image. That's what makes Awol's work so great and appears effortless. If I can choose one word to describe Awol's pieces he premiered it would be, "powerful." - sabla`

MeLo-X performing at the Gallery Opening. The tunes he provided is what set the tone for the evening.  

"It's been a while..."

I entitled this post "It's been a while..." because it has really been a while from the last time I actually constructed a personal style post. I'm realizing lately that I keep consuming a few garments without spending much or more like, nothing at all. The look featured below, the most expensive item I'm wearing besides the camera is my pants that I purchases about 2 years ago for 20$. I think I'm going through a clothing lucky stage, I hope it last. -sabla`

Taken by Skeeter of "TheFasoHouse"

This photo was taken in Chelsea NY after my visit to NYC based photographer Awol Erizku gallery  premiere of his latest project. Stay tuned for a post of the event soon.

The Blazer & Shoes: A friend's closet
Slacks: Urban Outfitters $20
Satchel: A Flee Market $5
Floral Button Down: CreativeNatiive $13

MusicVideo || "IMA READ"

Directed By: Ruben Sznajderman & Produced By: Lauren Castro

I paid my usual visit to SwaggerNewYork.com and came across this post about artist Zebra Katz and Njena Redd Foxxx collaboration for this track entitled "Ima Read." This track is so damn catchy and honestly hot in my opinion and it makes me laugh. I love the visuals that goes along with it, the simpleness of it yet still has this complexity about it and the fact that its a bit demonic is what catches my eye even more. I want to know the reasoning for their use of some of the things featured in this video. This song was played in Rick Owens F/W 2012 show in Paris btw. -sabla`

Photo Via SwaggerNewYork.com
Njena Redd Foxxx & Zebra Katz 

Summer Wants |x| White Lace Ups.

Photos from asos.com
This post was inspired by a post made by SwaggerNewYork

It's looking to me that this summer White shoes will be trending and heres 2 pairs that are on my wishlist.

ASOS MOON Leather Brogues $100 || Dr Martens Monochrome 1461 3-Eye Flat Shoes $157

I'm a sucker for lace up shoes. I need these in my life, I'm a sucker for wingtip shoes and I'm very apprehensive about Dr Martens due to it's bulk and my thin legs but I may have to make an exception. 

Prom 12' "Not Your Usual Prom"

I attend an un-ordinary High School, a Fashion High School. So you must expect an un-ordinary Prom that's more like a Fashion Show. "Who wore what?" "Who made what?" "Who was the best dressed?" are questions that are the most common at a Prom like mine. Here's some photos of night.

My friend Keanna "Kiwi"
She designed and constructed her prom dress.

Yes, I wore a suit to prom and Yes Shirtless
Suit from Zara