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Black History Month: Day 7 – James “J-Dilla” Yancey

February 7, 2017February 19, 2017 / Rod / Leave a comment

I got a bit caught up and behind on today's post.  But I usually celebrate Dilla Day every year by making a playlist and listening to the genius of Mr. Yancey all day.  Today was no exception. James Dewitt Yancey is better known by his stage names: Jay Dee and J Dilla.  Dilla was one-third … Continue reading Black History Month: Day 7 – James “J-Dilla” Yancey

Black History Month: In honor of J-Dilla

February 7, 2017February 17, 2017 / Rod / 1 Comment

Today I'll be honoring James Dewitt Yancey, who was born on this day in 1974.  In preparation of that is my soundtrack for today, my own curated Dilla mix.     Tune in later for more on an important figure in hip-hop music and Black History, J Dilla.

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Granny's Waffles: Only in Dubai, it's waffle-rageous!
Granny’s Waffles: Only in Dubai, it’s waffle-rageous!
Looking down at the Burj Khalifa Lake.
Looking down at the Burj Khalifa Lake.
only good when he's asleep
Jackson
What a futuristic looking building!
What a futuristic looking building!
fries with that shake!
Me in front of Mosque.
Me in front of Mosque.
The Sheikh and the Shaykhah require further refreshment.
The Sheikh and the Shaykhah require further refreshment.
And he would have been more than happy to sell it to me!
And he would have been more than happy to sell it to me!
My Muslimina wife!
My Muslimina wife!
so comfy!
Juxtaposition!
Juxtaposition!
And we didn't even get wet!
And we didn’t even get wet!
An army of nutcrackers awaited us inside the lobby of the Burj Al Arab. Luckily, they were only a display, or else nuts everywhere would have fled before their might.
An army of nutcrackers awaited us inside the lobby of the Burj Al Arab. Luckily, they were only a display, or else nuts everywhere would have fled before their might.
This is the interior of the Skyview Bar. To me, it reminded me of the 60's, and I couldn't help but feel a bit like Don Draper from Mad Men while we were here.
This is the interior of the Skyview Bar. To me, it reminded me of the 60’s, and I couldn’t help but feel a bit like Don Draper from Mad Men while we were here.
We both waffled on what to order, but in the end I got the Strawberries and White Chocolate, while Meka got the Granny's Favorite: Bananas and Caramel.
We both waffled on what to order, but in the end I got the Strawberries and White Chocolate, while Meka got the Granny’s Favorite: Bananas and Caramel.
Walking into the Grand Mosque
Walking into the Grand Mosque
Right inside the Grand Mosque
Right inside the Grand Mosque
Even the windows of the Grand Mosque were amazing!
Even the windows of the Grand Mosque were amazing!
Special beef
When I went up I heard the theme song from Rocky. But in Arabic.
When I went up I heard the theme song from Rocky. But in Arabic.
The view was so much that I needed a quick nap!
The view was so much that I needed a quick nap!
A design inspired by both nature and culture.
A design inspired by both nature and culture.
Before entering the Skyview Lounge, guests walk through this tunnel. I'm not sure about the significance, other than it's jaw-droppingly cool and makes you feel like your stepping into another dimension.
Before entering the Skyview Lounge, guests walk through this tunnel. I’m not sure about the significance, other than it’s jaw-droppingly cool and makes you feel like your stepping into another dimension.
The Burj Khalifa
A close up of the star/flower design that adorns the Grand Mosque
A close up of the star/flower design that adorns the Grand Mosque
A little cartoon guy!
A little cartoon guy!
Started from the bottom...
Started from the bottom…
"NO TOUCHING!!" in 3, 2, 1...
“NO TOUCHING!!” in 3, 2, 1…
A front view of the Grand Mosque.
A front view of the Grand Mosque.
she loves sleeping on the table
Nin-Nin
This is a fountain in The Souk that I thought was beautiful.
This is a fountain in The Souk that I thought was beautiful.
From the Earth to the sky.
From the Earth to the sky.
The UAE Heritage Village!
The UAE Heritage Village!
Champagne pouring skill: Level 99.
Champagne pouring skill: Level 99.
Now we're here!
Now we’re here!
The Burj Al-Arab, a great place to stay when your palace is being renovated.
The Burj Al-Arab, a great place to stay when your palace is being renovated.
This is an unobstructed view of the coast of Dubai as seen from the Skyview Lounge. I enjoyed this view even more than the view from the Burj Khalifa, since we were out past the coastline.
This is an unobstructed view of the coast of Dubai as seen from the Skyview Lounge. I enjoyed this view even more than the view from the Burj Khalifa, since we were out past the coastline.
The model in the lobby of the tower.
The model in the lobby of the tower.
The Grandest of Mosques.
The Grandest of Mosques.
Sadly, my hopes were crushed when I found out there were no lemon bars here.
Sadly, my hopes were crushed when I found out there were no lemon bars here.
dive dive!!
You can literally see for miles.
You can literally see for miles.
What's a mall without an aquarium, amirite?
What’s a mall without an aquarium, amirite?
Afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab is not like high tea anywhere else. Here at the top of the 4th tallest hotel in the world, you have Sky High Tea!
Afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab is not like high tea anywhere else. Here at the top of the 4th tallest hotel in the world, you have Sky High Tea!
The detail on the ceiling, walls, and floor is remarkable!
The detail on the ceiling, walls, and floor is remarkable!

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