"GIO'S WORLD" - Exclusive! Rapper, TOP $ RAZ

Welcome to the Second Episode of "GIO'S WORLD" with an exclusive look at TOP $ RAZ, rap artist from Far Rockaway, Queens. We discuss his first full-length album, "The Narrative" that just came out, the video off his new cd, "KING", and some other questions you have to watch to find out.

Check out our quick interview and don't forget to check TOP $ RAZ 's page out for his latest beats, videos, performance schedual, photos and more at: www.myspace.com/farrockchamp

And because this blog only seems to allow my own videos to be downloaded, I could not include TOP $ RAZ's latest video "KING" however, I am allowed to include the YouTube link right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BipeM58gVMQ from the album, "The Narrative" available now @ www.trashcanmusicproductions.c om Produced by Terrestrial Papo of Traq Runnaz Directed by Philippe Grenade DoP: Jarret Egan

The videos came out kind of blur as we were trying something new and it back fired, so sorry and we will return to clear footage again next week. Till then enjoy!!!

25 Things About Me you may not have known.

1. I was good in school untill I reached Junior High and it went all down hill from there, but I did graduate.
2. I was born under a different first and middle name and legally had it changed to Giovanni D'Angelo in 2004.
3. I can be shy and quiet, but then taken for rude and snobby.
4. I came out of the "closet" at 16 years old to my mother during an agrument at 2 in the morning.
5. At 17 years old, I sneeked out of the house to move to NYC and my parents did'nt find me for 2 months.
6. I was arrested once at age 19 with my cousin and two female friends for vandalism and put in the Holiding Center for 11 days.
7. I was always vocal in my writings and wrote several published comments and short stories for local newspapers since I was about 16 years old. Mostly on issues ranging from school violence, poverty, developments, and politics.
8. I helped write a book "America, My Whore" by Apollo Bruan with my name on the first page and can be found at all book stores.
9. I once got drunk with Shyheim (youngest member of the Wu Tang Clan) back in '05 at a private party.
10. I have five amature photos published in five different photography books.
11. I used to write and photograph for www.BuffaloRising.com and The Downtowner Magazine out of Buffalo, NY for Fashion News.
12. I dabbed into my own fashion line in 2005 with funky hats and t-shirts sold at Apollo Braun Boutique under the label, Gio D. Productions.
13. I have dated a stand up comic, a tennis player, a DJ, a model for Black Inches Magazine, a back up dancer for Janet Jackson, a writer and photographer and will not reveal the names at this time.
14. I am a fan of both red and white wines.
15. I am a fan of classic motown hits, 70's and 80's dance and of course 90's hip hop and new beats (but never liked country, hard rock, or grunge).
16. I hated High School
17. I am quick to react and stay away from people who annoy or who have hurt me.
18. I luv winter fashions but hate the winter cold.
19. I want to write a book on my life story someday.
20. I always wanted to work in a bar but know I couldn't stand serving drunks.
21. I enjoy Live Theater.
22. When it comes to museums, I am more into history museums.
23. I once put opened condums in my English Teachers drawer when she was out in the hallway. 24. I drank two margaritas on my lunch break and went right back to work happier than ever, and I think one girl noticed.
25. I hate writing these Top 25 things, lol.

Old School Mates & Myspace

Okay, I'll have to admit my real age to make a point here. It's been 10 years since I've been in High School and most of those days are a blur as I tried to avoid it while there. So if we went to school together and you find me on myspace, facebook or see me in the street and I have no idea who you are, don't take it personal. My point really is, recently I was on myspace and going into my high school search of people around my age and why do I only recognize maby three or four people only? And the ones I don't remember, remember me? and one who looks familiar actually looks 10 times better now than did ten years ago.
How was I in High School, well, I'll be honest and say I was sort of quiet, but always in detention for skipping classes, mouthing off to teachers if I felt they were in the wrong and once I was suspended after the cops came to the school with their sniffing dogs and found my bong in my locker. Which by the way, I found in my own basement and belonged to my mother from back in her day. Mostly hung out with the stoners and the other bad asses which would explain why I always got into trouble.
With the ten year anniversary nearing, no, I do not plan on attending, didn't like most of you mo fo's then, so why would I want to be in a room with you all again?

Happy Freakin New Year!!!!!

So Happy Freakin New Years Everyone!!!!! ...Let's see, I left Buffalo a day before just so I can go out and party in the city and have my champagne...but.....ended up staying at my apartment with the roomies, Wayne and Terence instead. High Winds, the cold kept me inside and then came the bottles of Vodka, Long Island Ice Tea in a bottle, and several cans of soda's rang in till 3am and I was still in party mode to go out but of course it was too late.
Tonight, I'm making it all up by going to my Thursday nite hang out for $2 Margarita's in Chelsea. For those of you who know the place already and see me out...you better say "Hi" to me there, don't email me the next day or two with "Hey, I just seen you at___" ....cause whats the point? I don't like that, say something to me in person, don't waist time emailing me "hello", I'm not going to bite your head off or catch an attitude in public, it's not my nature. But I will get annoyed with emails of "oh yeah, I was there, I saw you, but__" ...
Anywho, enough with the rants, I need a cup of coffee, black and no sugar.

I got the part as the 'Fox" that I auditioned for....

So, I just got the call last night from Director, Nick regarding the part I auditioned for as the "Fox" in Pinoccio. I was under the impression that was going to be seen at one theatre only in midtown. But after reviewing the show dates (and locations) this is going to be a traveling show, mostly to local schools and nursery's. No complaints, it's just not what I expected.
But for now, I have work out a schedule with the other person playing the Fox, Megan when I'm not available, this way, we can both attend to our other jobs on the side and still do this play.
Will have the details and locations soon so if you want to attend, you can.

Oh, yeah, I'm back in NYC and my trip was fast, mostly because I was asleep through most of it. Took the 4:30am and got in town just before 1pm and now I am ready to Celebrate News Years tonight with some of my bestest friends.
Video and pics of that most likely tomorrow. lol.

Ciao,

-Gio

While Visiting my Hometown

Seems how it's the holidays and all, I decided to visit the fam in Buffalo, NY instead of having them visit me in NYC as they did last year (Just to be fair). So, let me start off with how this whole vacation started off..
First, I was originally supposed to leave the city on Friday, but then a snow storm hit most of the Northeast, especially Buffalo. So I waited till Saturday, all clear. But when I get back to town, the following day, another snow storm hits and I'm stuck in my parents house for the first two full days with no way out. Not that I dislike my family, but I would of liked the option to escape for awhile for at least a coffee or something.
Well, then their is the X-Mas Eve and X-Mas Day celebrations, that wasn't so bad, I could used some more booze instead of the weak ones my cousins husband kept making at his home bar.
But, my real awkwardness was just last night when bar hopping with my old friend, James. Things were fine and no runs ins until we went to the fourth venue, known as the Underground in Downtown Buffalo. We walked right in, with no problem, no one really looked familiar to me, then I decided to go to the dance floor and shake my ass. This is when I started to see people from the past walk in. The first was my ex, ex roommate, ex boyfriend from 10 years ago, Darren, I try to avoid him after he almost had us thrown out of our apartment two years for not paying the landlord not only his money, but MY MONEY that I gave to him for her. Plus his drug problem and random strange men that he always invited into our place was also an issue too. So I played it off, like "oh yeah, how are ya" and kept doing my thing.
When it came time to use the restroom, I ran into one of Darren's old ex's, Rich, who I also never got along with because he always had an attitude problem and caused unnecessary scenes in public places. So he was drunk off his ass last night and Darren walked in right behind me to talk to Rich, when I come back to the sink, Rich's now ex, Brandon (who I also didn't want to ever see again) walks in looks at us and tries to leave, but, I was like "hey, remember me?" and he was in one of his moods and was like "yeah, hi Giovanni", made a look and walked out.
BUT, this wasn't the end, then I walked back out to the main floor where James was hanging out at a table and as soon as I got there, an ex of mine and a guy I made out with many years ago were walking by. The make out guy, kept walking with no notice, but the ex did see me and just shook my hand and kept walking. Kind of funny, since he JUST added me as a friend on myspace a week ago.
This is when I turned over to James and was like "Ready when you are". And bounced.

I was originally planning on recording some of this, but it was too loud and bad lighting inside, but I did record alittle in the car on the way to the Underground with James and his friend Philip.

Enjoy!

Gio's World, December 26th. 2008

Hello All,

I am currently working on ideas, places and guest to feature on my new Reality Show , "GIO'S WORLD" coming to YouTube.com this January of 2009. Some of what we have so far are of my Holiday vacation in Buffalo, NY . I know , who vacations in Buffalo, especially in the winter?, but it's where I was born and my parents and old friends are still there. So, you'll see me harrasing my old friends and making them say nice things about me on camera as well as a bet that I most likely wont follow through and most likely this guy wont follow through on his bet either.
Interviews will be of celebrities I know and those new to my circle at various locations, the interviews will be fun, personal, and outrageous, or at least we'll try.
With our cheap budget, this will only be viewed on YouTube.com and the camera may be shaky, so deal with it!

COMING IN JANUARY 2009, STAY TUNED FOR EXACT DATES!

Also view my pages and add me as your friend.

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