I Am... ART! Works By 'JagudEye' (playlist)

Kandayia Ali- Abstract Art Sampler #1

Kandayia Ali- I Am... ART! Vol. 1

Kandayia Ali- "Sterling Particles Of FACE"

Pillow Soft Secrets Revealed Nov. 14th 2012

Kandayia Ali's long anticipated softcover book release titled, "Pillow Soft Secrets: A Manic Journey Through Life, Love & Lust" was released just in time for the holidays! This is a book that you would want to take to be with you every night. We recommend it! Mature, informative, seductive, daring, sexy, sensual, inspiring, hard hitting and REAL are just a few of the names used to describe this book. Kandayia 'prides' herself as being the sole designer of the books beautiful cover and its interior layout. "I put my heart into this one- I did it my way.. I'm addicted to it now- so you will see more of my books out there!" 

The book is on sale NOW- in both softcover and ebook formatting for convenience and can be purchased on the LuLu website: http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jagudeye

"Pillow Soft Secrets: A Manic Journey Through Life, Love & Lust" 

By Kandayia Ali

"Pillow Soft Secrets is a series of my ramblings, short stories, conundrums, run-ons and attempts to rebel against life, only to end up accepting myself- in all my maladroitness; it depicts my being and thought process; not just the current but throughout my entire life. A lot of the titles were written a long time ago- I just felt the need to place them in this particular book. This book wasn't made to be perfect- and is extremely grammatically ‘incorrect’ in a lot of ways. This was done on purpose. My only reason for writing the book this way was to emphasize earth born err in a world where perfection is overrated. This is my diary, my words, my thoughts, my emotions, my life, my love, my heart-- written my way- in all it’s imperfections. Mature audience only. This book has something that everyone can relate to."

Kandayia Ali

Author Of “Pillow Soft Secrets” © 2012,

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Self-Published Author, Journalist & Community Activist

Please contact author for booking, public speaking & info:

PillowSoftSecrets@gmail.com | UrbanArts3000@gmail.com

Call Us: 305-771-4779

KatzEye Solutions & Urban Arts 3000 Supports Small Business Saturday®

Support your favorite small business.

This November 24th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country.

KatzEye Solutions & Urban Arts 3000 is proud to take part in Small Business Saturday, and we’re encouraging everyone to Shop Small® here on November 24th. Plus, we’re having a special Small Business Saturday offer! 

Call us on November 24th and you’ll get a 25% discount on a customized package designed to fit your business, career or entertainment needs.

Most importantly, get out there, Shop Small, and let’s make this November24th the biggest day of the year for small business.

Please feel free to list your company, its location and the types of services you provide. Looking foward to networking with you!!!

To learn more, visit ShopSmall.com.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/435276773201650/ and add yourself to our events page. Feel free to LIKE & SHARE. Peace!

Change HAS Come... The 3000 BLACK Edition is here!

For Immediate Release

Contact: K. Ali | Urban Arts 3000

“The Urban Arts Heads-Up Scoop”

305-771-4779  |  UrbanArts3000@gmail.com

KatzEye Solutions | Urban Arts 3000 Division

Illumination Of Music, Art, Culture, Community, BUSINESS... 

Welcome To The Introduction Of THE 3000 BLACK EDITION

Miami, Florida - 09, 19 2012 -

Innovative, altruistic, supportive, intuitive, professional, compassionate, creative, cutting-edge, unbreakable - FOR THE FUTURE... Founded By The Owners Of KatzEye Solutions & Urban Arts 3000 Division the Summer of 2012; THE 3000 BLACK EDITION was created to promote success, change, growth and much needed development in our communities. So many people fail because of "lack of." The two owners saw a need to want to even up those odds as much as possible. The movement has begun, and is on a sharp and steady rise to the top- targeting the entertainment and business world.

The 3000 BLACK Edition more than a name, but an INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT, asking all who participate in our events, promotions, seminars, take advantage of KatEye Solutions/ Urban Arts 3000 Division's services and more- take the time to "Pay It Forward" by taking their "3000 OATH." With this oath in place, the members of this worldwide movement aim to take back our communities as well as strengthen our neighbors- therefore bettering the world around us. “We work for HUMANITY ONLY- the preservation of POSITIVE ACTION is our #1 priority.” -Manager & Co-Founder, Kandayia Ali .

The KatzEye Solutions / Urban Arts 3000 Division and it's team members are ready to provide avenues and innovative ideas to actively promote and support self-sufficiency as well as sustainability in local communities, personal development, professional/business services, arts and entertainment, health and self awareness. All of their events and business ventures are set in place to do two things-

1. To provide opportunity where there is little to none available for families, aspiring individuals, business owners and entertainers.

2. To provide the finances needed to successfully launch and support positive and life-changing activities in communities all across the world.

Feel free to join the movement- slots for membership will be open October 19th 2012. Until then, there will always be opportunities for neighbors, friends and family to take part in as well as pass on to those who need services or assistance in anyway. 

THE 3000 OATH

Every year I will:

1. Help Service 3000 People(food/clothes drives, soup kitchens, etc.);
2. Volunteer To An Organization For 3000 Minutes (50hrs.);
3. Donate 30.00 Or More To A Non-Profit (Organization of Your Choice);
4. Learn 3000 New Things- Teach At Least 30+ People Something New ;
5. Will Actively Initiate 3000 Random Acts Of Kindness (BIG Or small);
6. Educate Myself On At Least 3000 Natural Alternatives To Health & Environment

Can you name more? Please like this group on Facebook, email a representative today and share your ideas and input! There is always a need to rebuild with a stronger foundation- and unity is the primary glue that this company and its supporters are using to bond themselves to the better parts of others in our communities. Up for the challenge? Join them, take the oath and make a change... JOIN THE GROUP ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/groups/3000blackedition/ FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN TAKE THE 3000 OATH TODAY!  Email:3000BlackEdition@gmail.com 

About The Company:

KatzEye Solutions / Urban Arts 3000 Division is bridging the gap between companies, consumers and entertainment of all kinds. They are building a major highway of opportunity for our local and statewide companies, artists, venues, consumers, families, promoters, speakers, writers and entertainers that will be easy to access by those seeking to connect and make use of the services, entertainment and other interests based on their location, needs and more!

KatzEye Solutions / Urban Arts 3000 Division have over 35yrs extensive experience in state-of-the-art networking, career consulting, event planning/coordination, marketing and promotions, technology infrastructure and business growth strategies. This company is well-know for its ability to design a step-by-step, cost-effective plan for you to achieve optimum ongoing productivity for your project, career or company.   

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Thank You...

Father's Day Salute... Much love to all fathers. Never think that you're not admired for being an active part of our lives. U help build legacies thru the birth of our children. -Kandayia Ali

Success vs. Failure: YOU VS. THEM

I’m ready for success…
A true student puts aside everything he thinks he knows and believes to be true in order to find a deeper understanding of himself and the options that others in his current circle have overlooked due to status, religion, class position, current circumstances, lack of, or miseducation or just plain ignorance.
I’m going to cut straight to the bone of the issue. What I dislike most are people who are trying not to fail. When your mind is set on not failing, you’re desperate to prove yourself to others. When your mind is on success, you leave no room for anything else. Success will be the only option and you will always find a solution to any issue that tries to present itself as a problem.
Analyze yourself and determine if you’re success is being blocked by your undying hunger to not be considered a failure in the eyes of the people you currently know. These people are and will always be a reflection of who we either were or who we tried but could never be. A head count of who we currently know has no value. Especially when taking on a new venture down a different road that isn’t a familiar avenue. If it mattered then your life would be different from what it is currently.
REMEMBER:
With successful comes the changing of people, places, and life as YOU KNOW IT- NOT HOW YOU HAD IT- so stop worrying about who you know now. Focus on the move forward only and the new experiences.
To succeed or fail is a FINAL DECISION that we all have to make- BUT BEFORE WE DECIDE WHICH ONE WE REALLY WANT TO DO- WE HAVE TO KNOW WHO WE’RE DOING IT FOR…

Kandayia Ali 2012

Making My First Thought My Last... By Kandayia Ali

(1-3)Making the first thought my last was only a test to see if I have been blessed with the skills to ramble at will and assemble at best an outline, to define my quest- to be one of the few- who can make sense of the jumbles of non-sense- that in my head- kinda’ makes sense…  Now, this poem isn’t for the “literally impaired” - those who have an issue with loooong, drawn out expressions of character. No- this poem is for those who ramble, just as I- and express themselves as a chosen few of The Most High who “speak” to be felt- not always to be heard. “You feel me?” If not, it’s expected, and well respected are our differences and our right to agree to disagree. This rambled verse is about knowledge. Not the kind that you always find in college- because let’s face it- just cause you take that route- doesn’t mean that you may not have a time in your life, where you could possibly go without. What’s gained can easily be lost without you blinking your eyes- but right before them. Knowledge calls to us every 5 seconds to wake up to the days of awareness- moral statutes, positive growth and to release these “death- driven” substitutes.  Knowledge is life- living, breathing, loving, learning and exploration.  We tend to close our eyes when it points its light- guess because it will make our future so bright… Know yourself- your worth- your value or you will be underpaid, under-appreciated, over worked and soon you’ll find out that you played yourself…  Wrong and right decisions are yours to make- and the outcome of them can’t be placed on the heads of anyone else…

(2-1) Integrity- if your heart isn't in it, then your body is an empty vessel.  Sometimes we have too much “of what someone has done to us” nestled deep down in our souls. We have no room to see the potentiality of being more than what we are.  Stand firm for things in life for things that are passionate to you- positive to your growth, this may be one of the antidotes to a way-lay of dismay we sometimes find ourselves waiting for. What you make of yourself can not be created by anyone else- they can not control your life’s journey, this is your walk in evolution- most of the time, to all our problems- WE ARE THE SOLUTION.   It’s no riddle- the way my mind works- rambling on with a poem- starting in the middle. Building around it a series of things I want to say and really do mean.  Bear with me, as I take you to the next scene...

(3-2)They say, “The first will become last” and “the last will become first”- what I did was make the last set of thoughts- second in this verse. What I have to say comes in thought patterns, some may find annoying- but there is a method to my madness- I’m here to speak on happiness. No more- no less… We are the builders of our own foundation- given the fundamentals at birth to reverse a curse which we tend to ignore, as we get older. We blame or short-comings on others, allowing us to be caught up in a world wind of self-inflicted, victimized chaos. I refuse to believe that any man is product of his environment- ONLY TO KNOW that he will always be the producer of it. We have been given that gift- so if happiness is something you want to uphold- and uplift- the choice has always been yours. Free-will has never been so prominent in our daily lives and decisions.  Be dominant: YOU CHOOSE- your way of life- focus on TRUTH being your only religion…

Reprogramming Your Thoughts: AUTO-PILOT THEM!

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With this paragraph, you will be able to find yourself thinking about the message even when you are done reading it! It takes a while, I know, to understand the whole picture at first- but the key is to get your mind in the thought process of seeing things in a different prospective. Once you learn this, your goals will be much easier to achieve due to your ability to envision in a subconscience state. I designed this as a practice tool for my children, so that they can see that we are "trained" to see things a certain way but our minds can still decrypt and process data that we over look- or that at first we don't understand- but later on down the line- we interpret through mental relay of information. TV, music, books, actions, lifestyle, all this can be aligned in our lives to meet our standards and goals- we just have to program them in so that we are thinking of them without us "really" thinking at all!

Reliving Whitney :: So Much Life Before Her Death

This year, the music industry lost one of the history’s greatest who has ever held a microphone and graced the stage with encore performances. Whitney Houston was more than just a singer; in her walk through life she has been a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend and even more so, she has been considered close family. No one can truly understand the reasons why those who seem to have it all, still seem to be searching in life for something more. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was no different. Her rise and fall- then rise again only led to a tragic ending and beginning of a void in history that only she could fill.

“God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?"    –Whitney Houston

Whitney quickly moved from fashion model, to professional singer to find herself on her way to the top of the Billboard Charts. She appeared on the covers on Seventeen and Glamour magazines before becoming a major recording artist. Whitney's singing career began in the local gospel choir but she moved on to back-up singing with the likes of Lou Rawls and Chaka Khan, when she also worked as a model. She hadn’t walked too far away from her mother, Cissy’s footsteps, who was one of the back-up vocalists for Elvis Presley and a host of other performing artists in that era. Her time in the spotlight had begun. Whitney tried her luck at becoming an actress and almost received the role of Sondra Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" (1984); but the role went to Sabrina Le Beauf, whose theater experience was more profound.

At the age of 18, Whitney was signed to record label Arista Records, with whom she produced the album, 'Whitney Houston' with 'Saving All My Love for You' earning her a Grammy Award.  On to her second album, titled 'Whitney', which was the first album by a woman to enter at number one on the charts. Its first four singles all made #1 in the Billboard chart. Multi-Grammy award winning singer; has had an unequaled run of seven consecutive #1 records (1980s) in the USA, and held the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 for 14 weeks with "I Will Always Love You" in 1993. Whitney Houston was a female, African American singer and actress whose first four albums, released between 1985 and 1992, and had amassed global sales in excess of 86 million copies. Whitney had made her own path, exceeding expectations and being crowned the only artist that holds the record for winning the most American Music Awards, twenty-six in total. During which, she still had time to drop by and be declared by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.

Whitney was not done showcasing the talent she as blessed with, and she stated her reign in fame with a powerful acting debut in the film 'The Bodyguard' and the biggest hit of her career, the theme song, 'I Will Always Love You'. The single stayed 10 weeks at the top of the UK charts and the soundtrack album sold over 37 million copies. During the year of 1992, Whitney married Boddy Brown, former New Edition member at the time. They wed on 18 July 1992 and Houston gave birth to her only child Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown on 4 March 1993. During this time, Houston focused on her acting, appearing in 'Waiting to Exhale' in 1995 as the lead character - a TV producer in love with a married man. It opened at number one and grossed $87 million worldwide, while the cast were given positive reviews as an ensemble. The coinciding soundtrack for the film also reached #1. In 1996, Houston starred in 'The Preacher's Wife' with Denzel Washington. She earned $10 million for her role, making her one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood at the time and the highest earning African-American actress of the period.

During the early 2000’s, Whitney Houston’s life became a big blur and a open case for the tabloids to attack. Every chance that was given to place Whitney’s face amidst drugs abuse, mental and emotional issues, family dysfunction and humiliation- it was taken during this time. Any attempts to make a comeback seemed almost impossible. In 2006, Houston began to rebuild her career in the public eye by attending the Carousel of Hope Ball in October 2006 and Clive Davis's Pre-Grammy Party in February 2007. She recorded the song "Family First" with Dionne Warwick and her mother, Cissy Houston for the soundtrack 'Daddy's Little Girls'. During this time, Houston had also divorced Bobby Brown and gained full parental custody of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina and began work on a new album. After almost a decade of turmoil, the singer returned to the studio and released her comeback album, 'I Look To You', in 2009. It shot to the top of the charts, giving Houston her first number one album since 'The Bodyguard'

In 2010, the singer began a world tour - her first in more than ten years. However, Houston's sometimes shaky performances led to some negative reviews, with reports of fans walking out of some concerts. She was also forced to pull out of some appearances due to illness. It was widely reported in May 2011 that Houston had returned to rehab for drug and alcohol treatment. A representative for the star said she entered the program voluntarily as part of her "long-standing recovery process". Whitney said that she was “cleansing herself”. She had a plan, and in September 2011, the Hollywood Reporter revealed that Houston would produce and star in a remake of the 1976 film 'Sparkle'. She first obtained the rights to the film in 2001.

Houston died in Los Angeles on the eve of the Grammy Awards on 11 February 2012. She was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Cause of death has been revealed as accidental drowning with heart disease and drug abuse playing their part.  Her funeral was held at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Following services, she was laid to rest beside her father at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey.

Whitney left so much of herself behind, in the eyes of her friends and family. No matter what, she will always be known for these things mentioned and more. We have yet to experience the peace that was felt through her music from any other performance artist in their own right. She is, was and will always be a rare jewel.

Whitney has a school named after her (1997) formerly Franklin School, now the Whitney E. Houston School of Creative and Performing Arts in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey.

“I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me.” –Whitney Houston

### Contacting Kandayia Ali, writer of “The Urban Arts Heads-Up” Reviews: Email: UrbanArts3000@gmail.com Phone: 305-771-4779 Twitter: @JagudEye