ZINZABELL AND THE CREATIVE$

Here is one of my favorite excerpts from one of my favorite books  The Greatest Salesman In The World  by Og Mandino  . I read this whenever I need a reminder of my purpose. I hope these words help you as much as they have helped me  maneuver  through life.

Name: Franco Abott Location:New York, NY Twitter/IG:  @ wedreamafrica Google Play Store:  DreamAfrica Our September feature of the month is here and I could not be any happier.  This fell in my lap at a perfect time; as September is back to school for a lot of our youngings. Pretty sure I just found a cool, innovative way to get our future scholars, educators, and parents excited about learning. So peep,  DreamAfrica™ is a digital African-themed platform that delivers engaging and educational family friendly storybooks, audiobooks, music and videos/animations. The Co-Founder happens to be a really good friend of mine from Lafayette College.   Franco formed a deep belief that we all inherently have something to contribute and share because of our unique backgrounds. Following his passion for entrepreneurship and love for Africa, Franco helped build DreamAfrica for everyone with a story to be heard. See below for Franco's interview with Zin...

One of my favorite tracks off XXV To Life! This one is a CLASSIC and will transcend time. Light one for the kid, press play, and rap along! [Verse 1: HG] I just want the feeling The feeling of me living off the energy I'm given And I'm riding through the city top down windows tinted Wind blowing so you know the vibe feel it in a minute (Hmm) Take me on another high, fight for your love I'm a lover now Body so mean through my 3rd eye, got you all hot like the summer time (Hmm) Ain't never tryna cool off, in between your legs thats the pool huh Swimming through your body I'm a pool shark, light so bright lemme turn em off (Hmm) This my jam, ain't tryna be your man, lets hang out lets have no plans, hold my hands while I grab that ass (damn) So damn sexy bless me, steal your heart then arrest me test, lets be clear ain't no resting, best thing, six a.m. if you let me get me? She like why you ain't get it already Close your eyes and undr...

This has got to be one of the best summers I have personally lived through. I set a couple of goals I wanted to accomplish in the beginning of the summer and so far its been nothing shy of EPIC!  This month Swizz Beatz and BACARDI brought Coachella to the Bronx with No Commission Art Performs. And I was ALL for it! Amazing art, amazing performances, and amazing people. Exactly what we creatives needed in the X! Peep below for the video! History was DEF made and I was glad to be a part of it! STUNTIN ALL SUMMER 16 EPISODE 3 from Master Class NYC on Vimeo .

Happy birthday to my best friend, my sister from another Mo!! We had so much fun celebrating your day! In our latest episode of Trips with Z I give you some footage of the day. And of course we celebrated on a yacht ;-) lol. Its been a splashy summer for the kid. STUNTIN ALL SUMMER 16 EPISODE 2 from Master Class NYC on Vimeo .

Name: Felix SEE ARTS (Felix Caballero) Location: Bronx, NY August is here and so is our fresh NEW feature. This month Zinzabell & The Creative$ bring you artist Felix Caballero! This is my family right here! Born and raised in the Bronx, art has always been a part of Felix's life. In the early 90's (his era) graffiti was everywhere. The bright colors, and spontaneous abstract forms covered walls all throughout Felix's neighborhood. It wasn't long before he began taggin' walls himself. From walls to canvases Felix's art has developed its own style. With a paint brush in his hands the world is his canvas! Peep below for our interview and get in the mind of an artistic genius! And don't forget to follow this guy on Tumblr/IG! Everything on there straight fire!! 1.  What inspires you to create? I am inspired by almost anything, my surroundings, things I see, things I hear, people inspire me. Recently I've really been inspired by poet...