Coldplay - Paradise (Peponi) African Style (Piano/Cello) Cover - The Piano Guys ft. Alex Boye

So I just came across this song/video that totally swept me off my ashy feet. It is sang by Alex Boye (some guy who I am sadly just getting myself acquainted to his music), and The Piano Guys were on the instrumental. This song is so beautiful, it shows to you that music is a language on it's own. You may not understand a bit of what he is saying, but you would definitely feel the power of the song. Alex Boye sang the song in different languages: Swahili, English, Yoruba (which happens to be my native language), and he also made use of scat singing. It is a cover of Cold Plays 'Paradise (Mylo Xyoloto)', but in my humble opinion, this is a better version. It can stand as an individual song on it's own, and it is by far the the best song I have heard in a good minute. The whole ensemble of the instruments (Piano, Strings, & drums), and the African feel to it is wonderful. It has a nice video to go with it too. The video was shot on the cliff of a mountain close to Las Vegas (Very unique and intriguing location). Enjoy it below.

Day spent with The Canon.

My dads Canon EOS ELAN II became an accessory for me on this day. Actually my plan for this day, was just to take a picture of this camera and call it a day, but all of a sudden I began taking pictures of my vain self with it. For some weird reason I admire this camera, and it has been so ever since I was a little kid. Yea, my dad as had this camera for about 8 to 9 years. I don't think it looks like it because it doesn't look obsolete to me, but it actually is. Enjoy the pictures below

Supposedly taking a picture

You probably think I am crazy because I am spotting on just an argyle sweater and cropped shorts outside in winter, or you probably just don't care, but actually the cold weather on this day was pretty mild. I am in my new school now, and I am just getting situated. It's a totally different experience out here, but I would be catching up. I have a test in a few and I haven't showered neither do I know what I am wearing out. I need to attend to that ASAP before I blog my educational career away. Hope the new year is going fine for all. Stay blessed.

@XcessP

Time spent with loved ones is priceless. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy new year guys!! This was a night out with my parents and I must say I cherish these moments. It's amazing how I watch them and realize that I get a lot of characters from them. The evening started off with me taking pictures of them at home, then going to Walmart, then going to the mall, and finally rounding it all up by having dinner in a restaurant. What I enjoyed most in this restaurant other than the time spent with loved ones was my ever faithful sweet tea (I think that's my favorite drink). I ordered for just popcorn shrimps and fries which I could make on my own at home. They were decent, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Yes my mother has a low cut, and I think that explains my love for females in low cut

We had to wait for a few minutes because the restaurant was filled up so I took pictures of the passage in order to distract myself from hunger, and also because I was a little fascinated with the outlook (wood finishing & corrugated zinc internal roof)

We finally got our seats after a few minutes then we started off with an appetizer called New England Clam Chowder. This was my first time trying it, and it wasn't a bad try.

The food later came, after I was close to passing out, Yea I was that hungry

Then I took this random picture because I liked the way this corner of the wall/ceiling looked

Finally the server was of help in taking this picture of the three of us before we finally took our fat selves home

I arrived back in Georgia yesterday, and I miss them already. School starts in a few days so I am off to go get all I need for school. I hope we all have an amazing new year and I hope we are successful in our individual endeavors this year. Happy new year once again.

It's a colorful sweater, it's a colorful season. Merry Christmas!!!

Aaayyyeee I got a new laptop. I tried to get the old one fixed, but I couldn't so I had no choice than to get a new one. I am in the state of Missouri for the Christmas break, and would be heading back to Georgia in a few days. I am looking forward to the new school in January. Lest I forget, a big shout-out goes to my brother from another mother, Derin, for the new blog background. Okay let's get to business, the multicolored sweater I have on in these pictures was thrifted. The mixture of bright colors caught my attention, and then my head started to calculate different outfits I could make out of it, so I got it. I thought it should be included in my post for Christmas because Christmas itself is a colorful season, and that brings out the whole essence. I wore it to the St. Louis galleria the other day, and I must say that is one beautiful place. If you are visiting Missouri, it wouldn't be a bad idea to go spend a few hours of a day there.  And oh yea, I saw the movie 'Sherlock Holmes' the other day with a friend and it was pretty good. Sometimes I go through random Tumblr's to feed my eyes and find my pictures on there #Winning. I am a little tempted to create a Tumblr, but I don't know if I would, because that would be another responsibility. If I do, I would inform you guys. Y'all stay XcessPified and yes that word is in the dictionary. LOL Okay I am done ranting. Merry Christmas!. Enjoy the pictures, be more than free to leave your comments, and to follow the blog.

And you know I had to cuff those pants so I could show off my argyle socks :P

@XcessP

Have a great festive season. Catch you guys soon. X

"Wearing a bow tie is a statement. Almost an act of defiance."

It's been a good minute since I last made a post. Well first and foremost I damaged my computer, and it seems like it can't be fixed. Don't ask me how I got it damaged because I wouldn't tell. I wouldn't tell because if I did, my few followers might decide to unfollow me because of how stupid I was (and I wouldn't blame you). Secondly, school has been so stressful, and I am really anticipating the end of the semester so I can be free from this stress. I feel kind of handicapped with out my laptop, and  I can't wait to get a new one or hopefully get the old one fixed. I have been managing a friend's old laptop for a while now. It is an IBM laptop so that gives you a good clue of how old, slow and all this laptop is. It has been a saving grace for school work though, and I appreciate it. The other day I had these outfit on, and the major highlight of it is the bow tie (made by my sister) I had on. FYI: You can't wear a bow tie and be unnoticed. Did you ask why? Yea because it is such a complementary accesory that a lot of people unfortunately fortunately do not wear. Enjoy the pictures below, and don't forget to leave your comments. I am off to study for finals coming up next week. Wish me luck :-)

NATIVE PANTS!

These pants got too many compliment's for me not to blog about them. I have not worn any of my native attires in over 2 years. I finally decided to experiment with one of them. I wore the native pants, but not with it's top. I wore the pants with a t-shirt and loafers. These pants got me overdosed on compliments for the day haha, but yes it did. I never thought I would get that much compliment on it. Putting all that good stuff aside, I honestly need to get a haircut ASAP. I would probably get that done today in order to prepare for the weekend ;). Sorry it took me this long to update the blog again but, I have been so busy with school work, and taking these pictures was one way to ease the stress a little bit. Feed thy eyes.

And finally my Obey hat adorned with one of the pin-back buttons my sister made for me. 

Thanks for all the comments and thank's to the new followers as well. Have an amazing weekend you all :)

AFRICAN CULTURE MEETS WESTERN CULTURE ON THE RAILWAY.

It finally arrived in the mail!! You may be wondering what it is, but it is the 'button looking things' my sister made for me. I put up a picture of them in one of my previous posts, remember? I did not tell you what I was going to use those 'button looking things' for, but I am letting the cat out of the bag in this post :) Okay they are pin-back buttons made out of Ankara (an African fabric). As you may already know, pin back buttons have a pin clip at the back of them that one uses to attach them to any fabric material. Usually pin-back buttons are used to adorn clothing; ranging from shirts, jackets, waist coats e.t.c. They are usually made out of plastic synthetic material with pictures, captions, or patterns on them, but I have not seen any made out of African fabric like these ones. This is a unique idea which is why I love them :)

I also promised in one of my previous posts that I would start taking outdoor pictures. As you would see in the pictures below I fulfilled my promise. I think this is not a bad try for the first time. It was actually fun doing this. Anyways enjoy!

The last picture simply tells you - "This is the end of my post. PEACE!" Have a good weekend you all :)

THINGS I WANT!!!

You know that feeling when you think you finally have everything you want, and then all of a sudden you see another thing you want and another thing and another thing!. It never fails! Well these are a couple of things that I am craving right now.

I don't know if I would be right if I called this a Navajo print bag, but it sure looks like one. All that matters is that it is nice, unique, and I want it! :D














I want this blazer as well. I just think it's simple and cool.

I love simplicity!















I want this animal print shoe made out of pure cow leather. Whew! I just love this shoe because of the details on it, and I think one would hardly see someone else wearing the exact same shoes.

I want this jacket maybe because the middle part looks like it is made out of jeans material. I know it is not made out of jeans material, but it really does look like it. As my friend said "It is convincing enough"

Finally, the last of all I want FOR NOW is this Blucher shoe made with a tweed pattern. I just like it because it is simple and it seems very comfortable (I may be wrong though) :)

I am so glad my sister mailed the things she made for me to me today. I would probably take pictures of/with them in my next post. Be on the look out :D

FAVORITE SONGS AT THE MOMENT!

Hey, How is everyone doing. I just wanted to share a list of my favorite songs at the moment. I am a music lover and I think I have a good taste of music (at least in my opinion). Okay enough of the talking. They are listed below in no order of preference

1. There will be tears - Frank Ocean

2. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes ft Adam Levine

3. Lets Get It On - Marvin Gaye

4. American Wedding - Frank Ocean

5. Homecoming - Kanye West ft. Adam Levine

6.  Mirror - Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars

7. Songs For Women - Frank Ocean

8. She Will - Lil Wayne ft. Drake

9.  Beautiful Onyiye - Psquare

10. No Church In The Wild - Kanye West & Jay Z ft. Frank Ocean

11. Rely On - Akon

12. It Will Rain - Bruno Mars

13. Drama - Chykay ft. Mo Gevson

14. Let's Go - Beenie Man

15. Nigga's In Paris - Kanye West & Jay-Z

I know some of these songs are a couple of years or months old, but a good song is never too old :) If you never heard any of these songs, they are worth looking up (Google, YouTube) :D. You should like a few of them, depending on the genre of music you prefer. I would appreciate if you could share with me any song you think is nice. I am more than willing to listen. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. :)

BUTTON LOOKING THINGS?

In my Last Post I said I had something up my sleeves with my sister. Well she just sent me a twitpic on twitter which is a sneak peek of it. I don't think you can tell exactly what I want to use these button looking things made out of African fabric (Ankara) for, but that would be unveiled in my subsequent post. Be on the look out ;) Shout out to my sister though.