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About
- UCLA student by day, musician by night, & closeted writer when I have the time – mine is the story of an industry kid, grown in LA, trying to make an impact in a world that places entirely too much emphasis on the superficial.
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- I need feminism
because when guys hit on me, they won’t go away unless I say ‘I have a boyfriend/husband’. Apparently ‘I’m not interested in you, go away’, doesn’t mean anything and the only thing to deter them is another man.
So, so wrong. Personal customization sess to boot. They just keep hitting me with the surprises. (Taken with instagram)
Hanging with my swoosh fam today! And got these sweet Liberty air maxes! (Taken with Instagram at Ricardo Montalban Theatre)
- No matter how dim it gets wherever i am
I never quit working. I work in the dark cause work is light. I tell my work all my problems because it never gives answers i have already. It never edits without me. Doesn’t call me names. I give my work away, because it doesn’t cost me much. In fact i’m indebted. I work hard since life is hard. Death is a soft place, it can wait. But work ain’t love. And love ain’t work. For sure.
I’m performing with Las Rakas at UCLA on May 18th // 7 pm // free! (Taken with instagram)
- He can kiss your ass everyday for the rest of your life. & as soon as you give in to him. Rest assure, you'll find, it was all a lie, again. Remember, he thinks he's "playing chess"
Only responding because it’s hilarious. You underestimate me (and my ability to trace IP addresses), anon.
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- 10 tracks (36:55)You Guys requested them, so here they are! *blushes* I'm kind of embarrassed by some of these, but oh-so-flattered that you requested to hear them after all this time.
Hopefully we can all appreciate the growth... - 3 tracks (10:38)
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- what i wanted to say was that could maybe in the future maybe we could hang out and maybe get to know each other betterOhhh... yeah I don't usually set up playdates with faceless/nameless strangers over the internet... it's safety thing... sorry.Asked by Formspring Jan 04, 12
- hi ms avriel you're a very beautiful and intelligent young women and if i ask you hypothetially to hang out with me to get to know you better? oh and im a fan of your musicI don't understand the question you're asking me... You want to hang out with me in a hypothetical situation?? lol But thank you! I'm so glad you connect with the music.Asked by Formspring Jan 04, 12
- hi. i just wanted you to know that you are definitely not the only one who got played by him. and sadly, we are not the only ones either. he's pathetic.Trust me... I know. But thanks for reaching out.Asked by Formspring Jan 04, 12
- whats the name of your song on your bouncer video on youtube? I would really love to hear the whole thingIt's Bounce :) Fitting, right? you can download it here: http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2010/06/cook-classics-feat-avriel-epps-bouncerAsked by Formspring Nov 26, 11
- hi i wanted to say that youre a very beautiful and talented girl i was wondering how did u get so beautiful and talented?lol ummmm... I don't know if I can answer that. I would ask my parents... I'm pretty sure the looks come from my mom and the talent comes from my dad... but thanks for the compliment.Asked by Formspring Nov 26, 11
- hi is it possible to get an interview with you?Sure... depends on what it's for. But usually just email me and I'll respond asap.Asked by Formspring Nov 26, 11
- Have you given up on a career in music? If so, why?Ok, I’ve been getting this question a lot lately, so I’m going to take this opportunity to really explain my goals and aspirations and how this plays into my music career… In short, no. I have not given up on a career in music. I have however decided to explore some of my other interests and go to college in order to become a more well-rounded individual. Being just a musician has never been my ultimate goal. I’ve always seen my own potential to have influence beyond art and pop culture and my interests lie far beyond those two areas (if you couldn’t already guess that from my blog). I want to be a thought leader in the world of mass media communication- not just a contributor. I’m passionate about social justice and politics, business and advertising, fashion and art… the list goes on. But what I’m most interested in doing in my life time is making a difference. Yes - musicians make an impact through their art all the time; a lot of artists choose to use their art as a medium for raising awareness and change. I could very well just continue on making music while trying to have a deeper message. But, the more I’ve educated myself, the more I’ve learned that the things that trouble me about our society are vastly complicated and deeply rooted - issues that art alone can not solve. I feel in order to make the most of the fame and power I plan to gain over the next few years of my life, I need to make sure I’m fully prepared to take action when the time comes. This preparation of course, as I see it, comes through education, research, and (rigorous) thought. So, that’s why I decided to go to school - a research institution with roots in the entertainment industry in particular (UCLA) so that I could conduct my own research and contribute to the world through academia, art, and business (maybe even politics one day). As it stands, I’m on a full academic scholarship at UCLA (and I don’t want to go into debt for my education, so I’m very grateful for this), which requires me to keep a very high GPA, fulfill volunteer requirements, take a demanding course load, and conduct undergraduate research. As you can imagine, it’s really hard to fit studio sessions, photo shoots and industry parties into a schedule like this, so music has taken a back seat for the next two years. I’m very confident however in the fact that everything happens for a reason and there is a higher power that has lead me on this path that I’m on. The time for me to focus solely on a career in entertainment will come, and when it does I’ll be a powerhouse ready to build a brand, influence thought in the industry, and truly make a difference. For now, you can assume I’m still in development - which is something that every artist has to go through.Asked by Formspring Nov 06, 11
- Hi you're very beautiful and i was wondering whatdo you look for in a guy by chance?He should be about 6'1 or so, I like em on the skinny side, lots of tats, usually mixed black with something (preferably Cuban), really funny, tons of confidence, but not cocky, a romantic gentleman who goes out of his way or be cheesy to show me how much he cares, someone who knows how to resolve conflict quickly, sneaker obsessed, well dressed, well spoken, bachelors degree from a tier 1 school is a minimum, money isn't important but a strong desire to be successful is, having a broad perspective on things usually helps (this comes naturally if the person has lived in some diverse areas like the south the north east and the west coast), college athlete (preferably track), 25 is a good age, someone who has creative talents (like a photographer or a writer) but isn't hell bent on making their living being an artist, their parents should be college educated and like me and my family, he should get along with my best friend (maybe even hang out with her on occasion when I'm not around), getting along with and feeling comfortable around my family is SUPER important, he should be interested in having kids and a family of our own one day, someone who loves me during the good and bad days and pushes me to be a better person because they see my potential... most importantly someone who I can genuinely call my best friend because I feel comfortable enough around them to be myself 24/7... Pretty much, if you're this guy (pictured below) you have an awesome shot at getting my attention.... if not, your chances are much slimmer...Asked by Formspring Oct 05, 11
- Hi Avriel. I'd like to build a Web site similar to yours. Could you advise me about the required steps? thanksthere are sites like about.me and flavors.me that help you create custom web sites with no html knowledge needed... always a good place to start :)Asked by Formspring Oct 05, 11
- if u made a song with jhene aiko are u aware how dope that would be?Very dope... very dope indeed... someone put me on her radar...Asked by Formspring Aug 26, 11
- did that movie choices ever come out? if so how can i watch itIt did! It was on Youtube and Vimeo for a while... not sure if it's still there or just the trailer...Asked by Formspring Aug 26, 11
- how do you feel about someone writing a book off one of your songs?I think that would be amazing. When I get rich, I'd fund the production of the movie adaptation so that that person could ball out! lolAsked by Formspring Aug 25, 11
- I love your old song tell me, pls post for us to hear!!Oh man... alright... gotta go digging in the hard drive for that one, love. lolAsked by Formspring Aug 22, 11
- i really want to email you the first couple pages of cocaine roseavriel.epps@gmail.comAsked by Formspring Jul 19, 11
- do you ever listen to your old songs like distraction and tell me and hear the growth?MAN! lol I don't go out of my way to listen to them, cus I'm really self conscious and they make me think "wtf was I doing??" lol. But I DEFINITELY hear the growth and that makes me happy.Asked by Formspring Jul 19, 11
- You have a dope tone but seem like a creative free spirit. Where does making a career in music rank on your list of things you'd like to achieve? Is it a priority or just another form of expression for you?I definitely see myself building a career out of multiple things - music, publishing, media production, fashion, non-profit work, and maybe even advertising - but I want to master music first. I see music as my way to build my personal brand, and make some capital to get me started on building a multi-media/multi-platform brand that has real universal impact.... It's kind of standard practice now-a-days if you think about moguls like Gaga, Jay, Diddy, etc. But yes, making a career in music is definitely no. 1 on my priority list of things to achieve... wait make that no. 2... I definitely want to graduate from UCLA summa cum laude (so my little sister can look up to me and see that being educated is cool). :)Asked by Formspring Jul 16, 11
- oh and in the book the main characters name is jonah :)that makes it even more amazing.Asked by Formspring Jul 16, 11
- i'm writing a book entitled "cocaine rose" you inspire meeYou inspire me, lovely anon. Wish I knew who you were so I could write something about you. Send me the book when you're done!! I'd love to read it. :)Asked by Formspring Jul 16, 11
- what happened to cocaine rose?Oops! It's on bandcamp now :) enjoy. (http://avriel.bandcamp.com)Asked by Formspring Jul 14, 11
- i'm on bandcamp and i hit obstacle course but i don't see anything that says download.. sorry to bother uno worries... It's uploading now... the internet connection is kinda slow where I'm at... give it a few minutes yeah? Thanks!Asked by Darly Shantel Jul 05, 11
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- fuck it. i'm young.
- I'm cool on that whole falling in love with one person shit... It'll be nice one day when I'm ready for it, but not today...
- Only a dumb ass decides he wants to wife a woman based off a picture she posted on tumblr. grow up, guys. please.
- You will be fine.
- Free show tonight at 7! Come check me and Los Rakas out. http://t.co/McEQ7T6T
- Yeah, it's easy to lose yourself in this world, but sometimes that's not such a bad thing.
- Crave the growing pains. They're good for you.
- Create your vision or die trying.
- UCLA, either stop admitting racist students or start forcing them to think critically about their beliefs through req courses. Pls & thx.
- Create to express, not to impress.
- that awkward moment when you're just as social awkward as your socially awkward professor...May 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- no one is perfect. he won't be either. that's ok.
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Pen
- A collection of poems and short stories. Some published, some not.ExhibitionismI slept till 8:20
in the evening. You woke me
to tell me you were hungry.
We ate sushi shoulder to shoulder,
eyes fixed on the tennis match, and the man
before us with squinted eyes and stubby
brown teeth. Our lips pursed shut,
opening only for the salt of fish
and vinegar rice, saki that burnt
trails down our throats. We showered together
and I tried hard to suck my stomach in;
hands slid down, inconspicuously as possible,
to hide the bush that you commented on anyway.
The tempura ice cream and weeks without waxing –
oracles of our prophesized comfortability.
Ashamed of my sloppiness I stood there
pinned against the tiled wall, nude and dripping wet,
you didn’t touch me. For the first time in 8 months
I felt naked in front of you.[Published in Cul De Sac Literary Magazine Vol. 4 2010].........................................................................................................................................................................................The FuneralI. The Day Of
Come home,
make your bed,
drink your gin.
Pet this dusty piano, sing
between the wrong keys.
I’ll listen.
You are growing dimmer.
Shake the earth that burdens
your boots on my floor.
Whistle out these windows
while you mold your tie
this morning and zip the silk
upon my back. I will cook
you breakfast, I promise.
These walls are not the same
they don’t reverberate
the rhythm of each step.
Come climb the stairs.
II. The Day After
I still haven’t washed the sheets.
They are crumpled in a corner
furthest from the window and its breeze.
A mist of your spicy soap
mixed with pheromones of
first-time romance
tinge the dingy whites.
Maybe its just
moisture hanging
in the southern air, ghosts
you’ve whispered down to
calm me. Possess this
laundry clinging on to life,
because he will come
with questions, screeching.
I will lay
them in his crib
so he can know you.[Published in Cul De Sac Literary Magazine Vol. 3 2009].........................................................................................................................................................................................Punctual PunctuationA box of
tampons left unopened
sits under his sink, purchased with clear
intentions. Weeks that passed screamed blatantly “We Are
Tardy.”
[Published in Cul De Sac Literary Magazine Vol. 3 2009].........................................................................................................................................................................................Don't Cause Disturbances in the Day RoomYou can’t hear the women
whimpering like dogs
through the wind;
your mind’s a muffled mess
padded down with white
and lined with circle candies-
blue ones.
And yellowish hyena teeth
gleeming at the slightest flinch,
syringes dripping from their tips
like swollen members
excited for the plunge.
Why fight the slumber?
Why wander ‘round the
fields of misplaced daisies
and the hundred corridors
of cinnamon and rope?
Why dizzy yourself
competing for the foil
ticket, a chance to be thrown
back to the world that
purged you,
deemed you as the type
to molest new born babies,
hang men by a thread
just to prove your’re valiant. No,
no one needs to be told
they’re a warrior;
that’s something you just know.
At least you’re not the bitch
they threw a party for just
because she ate a pudding cup.
Don’t choke the needle’s
lullabies. Let their mongrel
arms wrestle you to bed.
And when they’ve left,
allow yourself to dream
of setting fire to the indigo
scrubs and those
squeaky blue chairs
they made you tell
your life story in..........................................................................................................................................................................................Whatever You Choose to Claim of Me is Always YoursI wanted so much to write
about the weekends we spent drifting in and out
of thrift stores and crate&barrel clearances,
the chambray shag rug you bragged about for days,
the four perfectly tinted teal and emerald pillows
we shopped for endlessly to find. the coffee pot
your mother brought down from her summer home
because she knew I’d never been a morning person,
the books from the beginnings
of our library. But I just keep wondering
about the bubble wrap we kept, why we hoarded
the hundred cardboard boxes - an emergency escape
when our permanence should have been the only option.
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Doggy StyleTelling me you love me
for the first time, while your still inside
of me is definitely not the right way to
do it.
What made me
turn around to reply
Me too
is beyond me..........................................................................................................................................................................................Newlywed GameComposition notebook andblue Bic in hand
we beat them all
by 20 points, sitting
on your microsuede
couch on a Wednesday
afternoon.
We didn’t cheat.
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