CONTINENTAL JETSETTERS ALERT...DIRK WANTS YOU!!!

So in an effort to expand my blog, I had the bright idea to include "swagger".  However, before I begin, I understand that word often has a tricky connotation.  Many people believe that you have to spend goo-gobs of money on everything you wear or that you have to look like certain people in order to exude "swagger".  (Yeah, I know, I featured Jay and Bey, but it goes with my fly guy and girl thing.  Work with me, cuzzo.)  Those who truly set the standard or at least understand what it takes to do so know better.  The true meaning of "swagger" has been lost in translation and we've come to associate it with "conceitedness", but the Irish origins of the word suggest that swagger is more of a "coolness" in the way someone walks or carries themselves.  "Swagger" is more internal than it is external, and what's on the outside is merely a microcosmic reflection of what's on the inside.  Thus, we come to the reason for this post: I want to celebrate YOU.  

I'm starting a new series called "Scribbler's Continental Jetsetters of the Month" where I feature one man and one woman (or it can be a couple) that exhibit undeniable style and grace by using their fashion as a means of expression.  If you believe that you are a "Continental Jetsetter", then I simply need you to do a few things.  First, please find your best money pic.  (Pic requirements are simple: it can be a full-body pic or a face pic, but make sure it's your best no matter what.)  Second, please include a narrative about who you are, how your style came to be, what your style says about you and your personality, personal interests and/or causes, any advice that you can lend to those needing inspiration to tap into their swagger, and how people can connect with you via social media.  Third, please email all of this to dirk.scribbler.dc@gmail.com and type "Continental Jetsetter" or "Swagger" in the subject line.  Submissions will be accepted up until the 24th of every month, so PLEASE start sending those emails ASAP!  Thanks in advance, and I hope to feature YOU as my "Continental Jetsetter"!

Scribbler's Throwback of the Week: The Nutty Professor Quartet Grand Finale

 

If you've been following this portion of my "Throwback of the Week" series, then you already know what time it is: "Lillo, Peabo, Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass...TEDDY P!"  The late, great Philly soul singer rounds out my aptly-named quartet, but I'm throwing y'all a curve ball: I'm not featuring "Close the Door"...kinda.  I know, don't be so disappointed, but what person that calls themselves an R&B fan doesn't know that song?  Besides, we do things a little different 'round here, slim.  So I started thinking about Teddy P songs sampled in hip-hop songs, and I had quite a few choices.  "Love TKO" is too easy and so is "Come Go With Me".  Almost rolled with "Can't We Try", which was sampled in Ghostface Killah's "Camay".  However, I dug a little more for a record that not everybody knows about but is still one of his better songs: "Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy".