Kupi. profile picture

Kupi.

bugger off

About Me


............................................................ .................................
..
www.beforethemusicdies.com
............................................................ .................................
I'm a Graphic Designer for the underground & independent hip-hop scene in North Jersey & NYC. Full time (up until they recently closed their doors), I was the Graphic Design Production Manager for STUDIO DISTRIBUTION . I have designed ads, CD & LP packaging, & various ads and promotional items for Run Amok Recordings, Delinquent Soundz Entertainment, HBD Label Group, !K7 Records, BBE Records, Smacks Records, Femle Fun Records, Downtown Recordings, Guru (formally of Gangstarr), Jean Grae, Prince Paul, ?uestlove (The ROOTS), Eternia, theUnidentified, Rich Medina, Da Beatminerz, Louie Vega, Gnarls Barkley, Kevin Michael and tons more. Some of my work has been featured in magazines such as URB, Rinse, Scratch, Wax Poetics, Vice & Elemental. Music is my deepest passion & my greatest love. And I'm happy to be a part of it & help promote quality musicians.
I'm originally from Paterson, NJ, but I've lived in Savannah, GA for the last 9 years. There I went to college earning a BFA in Graphic Design at The Savannah College of Art & Design. I just moved back to Jersey in 2002 and it's been a non-stop roller coaster ride ever since.
On a personal level, I'm not like most chicks. I'm a total goofball & I'm not to be taken too completely seriously. I could care less about "social status" & don't like typical materialistic things [ice, rims, ridiculously overpriced hangbags & shoes, or what's considered trendy or hot]. I'd rather spend my money on what makes me happy instead of what "fits in." I don't really date. It's all just heart-aching drama that I don't need in my life. However I have been swept off my feet by a close friend who has turned into something much more . If it wasn't him, I would still be a single chick. I am very happy so please don't send me messages asking to "link up". Let's see... well, I'm kinda weird. I always think people hate me or get mad at me for the simpliest things. For the most part, I like my privacy. I used to party every weekend, but these days I'm happier just chillin at home, watching a movie with a few good friends. But I will check out a show if my friends or affilates are performing.If you are interested in seeing some of my artwork, check out the website link below for kupiart.com
click the banner!
AIM/AOL: KupiArt
............................................................ .................................
Hello Boyfriend!
--------------------------------------
"Musicians create a soundtrack for those with a difficulty expressing their OWN words & emotions."
- Kupi (me)
............................................................ .................................
............................................................ .................................
Click Here For More Info
............................................................ .................................
............................................................ .................................
Click Here For More Info
............................................................ .................................

My Interests



--------------------------------------
music, bars/lounges, movies/films, cartoons, diners, collecting Hello Kitty stuff, playing pool, designing, broadway shows, open mic sessions, concerts, art shows

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------
myspace.com/mtpjersey
--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

--------------------------------------

I'd like to meet:


"In prosperity, our friends know us;
in adversity, we know our friends."
-John Churton Collins
............................................................ .................................
Check it out people!! I guarantee you gonna like this!! It's only the beginning!! Raw Impaq Proudly presents:

THE OFFICIAL .. MAGAZINE: Speak Ez Mag

click the picture below...

...or type www.SpeakEzMag.com

............................................................ .................................

Music:

I AM A MUSIC FREAK! THIS IS SOMETHING I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT!

:HIP-HOP: I HATE HATE HATE Thug/Gangsta/Bling crap rap!
Much Love to DELINQUENT SOUNDZ, SMACKS RECORDS & 5TH COLUMN MEDIA / Demi-Godz / Rhyme Sayers / A Tribe Called Quest / Akir / Akrobatik / Anti-Con / Arcane / Arsonists / Atmosphere / B.D.P. / Bahamadia / The Beastie Boys / Beatnuts / Big Daddy Kane / Biz Markie / Blackalicious / Blockhead / Brand Nubian / Brother Ali / Cage / Canibus / Chino XL / Common / Company Flow / Creative Juices / Cypress Hill / Da Beatminerz / De La Soul / Dead Prez / Def Jux / Dilated Peoples / Diverse / EPMD / Emanon / Eric B & Rakim / Eternia / Extended F@mM / Freehand / Floetry / The Fugees / Heavy D / Heltah Skeltah / Hieroglyphics / Ice Cube / Ice T / Illmind / Gang Starr / Grand Agent / Jay Dee/J Dilla / J-Zone / Jean Grae / Jedi Mind Tricks / Juggaknots / Jurassic 5 / K-Solo / KRS-One / King Britt / Little Brother / Living Legends / The Last Emperor / MF Doom / Lyrics Born / Method Man / MF Doom / Majesty / Maleet / Marazmus / Minus P / M.O.P. / Mobb Deep (their beats really) / Mos Def / NaS (some) / Non Phixion / Outkast / Point Dot Period / Pete Rock & CL Smooth / Pharcyde / Phil Harmonic / Poor Righteous Teachers / Prince Paul / Public Enemy / Red Army Music / Redman / Rugged N Raw / Royce Da 5'9" / RJD2 / The Roots / Run DMC / Self/Custodian of Records / Supastition / Sadat X / Shakeyface / Slum Village / Tidal Wave / Vic-Love / Venomous & Phonetic / Wu-Tang / The X-Ecutioners / Mystic / Up Hygh / Zach Lost / Zion I / and so much more...

:PUNK/ HARD ROCK/ALTERNATIVE:
311 / A Perfect Circle / Agents of Man (of course) / Alice In Chains / Black Crows / Borialis / Cake / Cky / Cold / Coldplay / Counting Crows / Dave Matthews Band / Disturbed / The Doors / Foo Fighters / Garbage / Santajuana / John Lennon & Beatles / Kittie / Korn / Linkin Park (some) / Nirvana / Metallica / Oasis / Pearl Jam / Primus / Puddle of Mudd / Radiohead / Sevendust / Smashing Pumpkins / ♥ STAIND ♥ / Stone Temple Pilots / System of a Down / The Shins / theUNIDENTIFIED / Tool / Train / Uncle Kracker / Van Morrison / Velvet Revolver / Weezer / White Stripes / White Zombie / Beck / Bjrk / The Cranberries / The Cure / Dead Milkmen / Lisa Loeb / Mazzy Star / No Doubt (old no doubt) / Portishead / R.E.M. / Rancid / and of course so much more!

:LATIN: cumbias, salsa, merengue, bachata, etc... Afrosound / Andres Landero y su Conjunto / Andy Montanez / Armando Hernandez / Billo's Caracas Boys / Buena Vista Social Club / Eddie Palmieri / Eddie Santiago / El Combo De Las Estrellas / El Gran Combo / Fernando Villalona / Frankie Negron / Frankie Ruiz / Fruko y Sus Tesos [El Preso] / Fulanito / Gabriel Romero / Gilberto Santa Rosa / Gipsy Kings / Grupo Gala / Grupo Niche / Grupo Sandunga / Joe Arroyo / Juan Luis Guerra / La Fania / La Banda Gorda / La Sonora Dinamita / Latin Brothers / Limite 21 / Lisandro Mesa / Los Huarahuacos / Los Inmortales / Los Niches / Los Toros Band / Mala Fe / Mickey Taveras / Monchy y Alexandra / Oscar D'Leon / Paquito Guzman / Pastor Lopez / PR Power / Quinto Major / Rodolfo / Ruben Blades / Tito Nieves / Tito Rojas / Tommy Olivencia / Too Rosario / Tulile / Victor Manuelle / Willie Colon / and so much more!!! I'm starting to dance as we speak!!!

:OTHERS: Classic Jazz, Neo-Soul, Dance/Trance, I'll be here all day!

Movies:

Frida / Lion King (most classic animated disney films) / Brown Sugar / Wild Style / Willow / Princess Bride / Legend / Nightmare Before Christmas / Big Fish / Clerks / Lord of the Rings / Millenium Actress / Cat Soup / Steel Magnolias / Schindler's List / Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind / A Song is Born / The Last Unicorn / The Last Samuri / the Tripelettes of Bellville / Tokyo Godfathers / Dogma / Edward Scissorhands / Farenheit 9/11 / Desperado / History of the World Part 1 / The Goonies / Lost in Translation / About A Boy / American Pie (1&2) / Old School / Stalag 17 / Sixteen Candles / Men of Honor / Philadelphia / Toy Story / Amadeus / Sixth Sense / Watership Down / My Big Fat Greek Wedding / An American Tale / Rush Hour 1&2 / Dances With Wolves / Clockwork Orange / Barber Shop 1&2 / There's Something About Mary / The Major & The Minor / Meet The Parents / Waterboy / Rocky Horror / Green Mile / Ninotchka / A Bronx Tale / Coming to America / The Birdcage / Big / Black Hawk Down / Saving Private Ryan / Top Hat (and some other Fred Astaire Films / Italian Job / What Dreams May Come / Empire of the Sun / Finding Forrester / Father of the Bride / Grumpy Old Men / Table One / The Goonies / Secret of Nihm / Wallace & Gromit / Vampire Hunter D / Kenshin / Stand By Me / The Last Emperor / Trainspotting / Love Actually / Garden State / Geez... it never ends!!! hahaha

Television:

TV Sucks. Don't obey the Idiot Box!!!

Books:

Graphic Engineering, SCHIZOPHRENIC, M - The Book Thomas Marecki [www.lodown.com]. Their style of artwork has really opened my mind and has changed my style when it comes to designing.

Heroes:

Mom, Lisa, "Spud", Zack & my Christopher. And most of all... MUSIC! ..

My Blog

Vinyl For Sale!

NEVER USED RECORDS!!!These are mostly doubles of the vinyl I already own.Hope you find something you like!CLICK THE BANNER!..................................................... ...........................
Posted by Kupi on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:11:00 PST

Convenient, but tacky...

I'm not one to knock modern day convenience. But unless you're driving or DESPERATELY need to talk to someone when both hands are full, TAKE THIS DAMN THING OUT OF YOUR EAR! It's so irriating. It's ...
Posted by Kupi on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:21:00 PST

www.SpeakEzMag.com

Check it out people!! I guarantee you gonna like this!! It's only the beginning!! Raw Impaq Proudly presents:THE OFFICIAL ONLINE MAGAZINE: Speak Ez Magclick the picture below... ...or type www.Spea...
Posted by Kupi on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:01:00 PST

Better Than You

Emcee/Producer, Rugged N Raw, is currently booking shows in North Carolina between August 6th and August 14th. Shows have already been confirmed for August 8, 10 and 12. If you want to see Rugged N R...
Posted by Kupi on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:15:00 PST

Music Video Debut!

Get this video and more at MySpace.comRUGGED N RAW www.ruggednraw.com"Advice Column"Directed/Filmed by: Infinite myspace.com/ghtvProduced by: DJ Static myspace.com/dj_staticStarring:Radio Host ..........
Posted by Kupi on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:04:00 PST

LUKOIL LOSERS!!!

Ok, I don't know about you, but have you seen these LUKOIL gas stations popping up all over the place? Man, I don't know what's up but I don't trust them! I'll put it to you like this. At my local SHE...
Posted by Kupi on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:32:00 PST

I'm an Aunt!!! (again)

I'm an Aunt!!! (again)This afternoon, at 12:20pm, my sister gave birth to her 2nd son. She & her husband named him Zachary. He weighed 9lbs 2oz, and was 21 3/4" long. Friggin HUGE! She is doing well.:...
Posted by Kupi on Tue, 23 May 2006 02:52:00 PST

ATTENTION MUSICIANS: MySpace owns your shit!

REPOSTED FROM MySpace MEMBER: JimGo to the myspace page and click on terms and scroll down toProprietary Rights in Content on MySpace.com.This has recently been brought to my attention... You can find...
Posted by Kupi on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:49:00 PST

National Gas Boycott (Please Read)

Participation of the nation would be a voice heard. We have large oil companies boasting about their profits yet We The People are the ones to suffer. I urge you to show your support and help make thi...
Posted by Kupi on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 02:32:00 PST

NEW ART from Kupi

Just a few new little flyers I did. :Dhttp://www.choimatic.com....................http://www.cho imatic.com....................http://www.nu-ish.com......... ...........View Invite(Star Haven side only...
Posted by Kupi on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:01:00 PST