Van's Warped Tour 2013 hits Atlanta!

KBP and GAFollowers Go to the Warped Tour 2013

GaFollowers with Ricky Reed and Novena Carmel of Wallpaper

Warped Tour brought out thousands of fans to the Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood. Young people from all over Georgia came out to see their favorite bands, even a few parents came out to enjoy the festivities. We went out to be part of the biggest rock tour in Ga, we were even lucky enough to catch up with wallpaper a dope band out of Oakland.  Music is always evolving and changing, sometimes its hard to tell what is what, genres are now cross blending and I personally think this band is one of those new age sounds that cant be categorized. Wallpaper a Oakland based group fronted by the ultra talented Ricky Reed. He is a producer, writer and plays several instruments. We got a chance to sit down with Ricky Reed and his very cool "right hand" as they put it, The Lovely Ms Novena Carmel.  After a quick conversation we found that aside from the rock star life they live they are really down to earth and cool people.

They recently released a brand new album called "Ricky Reed Is Real" a very dope and eclectic album. The album will give you a little bit of everything, rock, hip hop, and pop, a truly diverse album. its currently bumping in my car right now. I suggest you go get your copy or download it on Itunes, or Google Play. You can also catch a live show, the Warped tour next stop is Milwaukee, WI and for any other locations you can visit http://www.vanswarpedtour.com/events/ for more info. Until then you can enjoy our interview.

Pop Of GAFollowers hit the Jackpot lol.

Bishop, Novena Carmel, Ricky Reed, and Pop

Rondell Smith

Thank You!

It has now been 2 weeks since the release of our documentary "Thinking Of Forever". Since the moment it was released we have received nothing but great feedback, people really enjoyed the film, and we appreciate everyone for watching. If felt good to know that a lot of people got the point we were trying to get across. That point was to follow your dreams no matter what, just keep pushing, life will throw everything at you, sometimes all at once. This is not to stop you from achieving your goals, but to make sure you are ready for them, we have to struggle before we can reach the top, the climb is often the most fun part, but also can be the most stressful. But that struggle is what makes reaching the top worth it, once you get to the top of what ever mountain you are climbing, looking back down to see just how high you reached makes it all worth it.

I recently had a conversation with a friend, she asked me what do I do to keep going when sometimes all you want to do is stop. I thought about it and I knew exactly where she was coming from, we have all been there, running as fast as we can to get to something and we get about half way and we want to stop. Either your tired, or your stressed, or the world just seems to be on a mission to make you quit. Yeah I have been there, I get there every once and a while, and the same thing that gets me there is what gets me out. Its the stress, the frustration, and pain of having to work so hard to achieve something that many people wont. That thought is what keeps me going, I think about all the work I have put it, and how far Ive come for me to just stop now. I remind myself that I knew it wouldn't be easy, so why stop now, why quit when I chose this life, this dream, this path. So there is no stopping, as long as I am physically able, I wont stop, I can't stop.

This post is to thank you all that gave us positive feedback, for all of you who gave us no feedback, those who made suggestions, and those who wanted to be part of the movement, those who still don't believe in the movement. We thank you all, it is because of you we are ready to take it to the next level. This is just the beginning and trust we don't plan on stopping anytime soon. we can see the top of that mountain, and the climb continues, see you at the top.

Find Your Forever

Its finally here people, KBP is proud to present you with the exclusive look at 'Thinking Of Forever". As loyal readers and followers I thought I would give you all the first look at the whole film. This is only for you, my Through The Lens readers. I want to thank all of you for all your support, and keeping up with everything I'm doing. This is the first of many more projects to come, and all of it is possible because of you. 2013 has been an incredible year, and we are only half way through, so imagine what the next 6 months has to bring. We are very excited and I'm sure you are as well.

Thinking of Forever features a choreographer named Guerdley Cajus, a Boston Native and her friends and fellow dancers. The film focuses on the creative process of a choreographer, the pressures of judgement, the insecurities and frustrations that it brings. The film is narrated by Guerdley and gives you an intimate look into the world of a dancer. Any artist can relate to this story, as we all know life often doesn't go off of our schedule, things happen, people happen. Unfortunately for our dancers, in their home town tragedy happened. During the annual Boston Marathon, two brothers planted and set off bombs, and devastated and entire country. Guerdley was only 3 blocks away from the bombing site, her building was on lock down for several hours. Unable to do anything but wait and watch on TV what was going on down the street. Follow the journey to find the strength to keep pushing forward and never letting anything stop you from finding your Forever. Ladies and gentlemen, Thinking of Forever.