RDQLite Reppin' in Madison

June 29, 2010 rdqluscreative

Whatup to Jon! Thanks for the pic and reppin' RDQLUS well. Now get ya' Kanye on and get back to those beats!

HVY GRAMS…

#Storytime: In 1999, "the Matrix" released and blew minds, as did the supporting soundtrack. One track on this album stuck in my brain like a ringing in the ear that I couldn't shake; "Ultrasonic Sound" by an obscure LA based DJ by the name of "Hive." I dug deep to find more (and if you came up thru the late 90s you know the joy & pain of Limewire/Napster hunts). Little did I know the journey this one song would send me on. Hearing it rekindled my music production & DJ'ing love to exploring the sounds of a then nonexistent genre that became instrumental hip hop & EDM; but at the time is was called jungle/D&B. I later scored a major win and the title of "National Groove Champion" by URB Magazine and Roland Music Group, I put out a catalog of music that I am proud of to this day, and it still informs my sound production as I continue to make music under my longtime moniker of "DUSTLAB." . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

When one of my branding clients is my crew, we stay putting up Ws! Clients always worry & beef about if small details in their logos can be reproduced… my squad just trust that I know my craft. Their logo is a manic scribble that creates a shoe print, and now it's a dope-ass pin; yeah they handled that! @deewellsosd threw in some SJ-VI island love and a handwritten note to make the cypher complete. Always the class act. Much appreciated #, Sole Brother Number 1! #WALKGOOD #OSDLive . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

The Venue at Highlander hosted #CreativeMornings OMA today, so my pride is three-fold as I host an event, in a premier venue space built by my clients at 75 North, in the hood that made me who I am. Yeah… I have no words. My #legacy is #RDQLUS. . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Up with a shot (or two) this morning, in one of my favorite places in this world; my old hood, with new vibes. #LetsGetIt! . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

I've always been a pen guy… from my carbon fiber Faber-Castell with Visconti refill, to my Rotring and Retro-51(s). But every now and again, a regular office pen surprises me and is a welcome addition to my more precious writing tools. My colleague Elizebeth Murphy of @emspacegroup gave me just such a pen about a month ago. My toddler—an avid artist—decided it was hers and then it needed to be lost. I searched around for this pen style but couldn't find them, and felt silly for thinking to go back and ask where they ordered their office pens from. But I worked up the courage to visit my creative neighbors and do just that. Walked away with not one but two new, silly little everyday office pens... and document be happier! Take THAT, toddler! Thanks, Em Space! . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Major win with a client this morning, coffee was solid, lunch was bangin', the weather is so on point that I'll walk to the track for my workout, and I found out that a hot mom at my SBUX might be crushing on me… okay, Life, oookaaaaaaay! I seeeeee you! Don't make me drop the top on the whip today—gon' have me out here acting a fool! #brushyashouldersoff . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Personally, locally, nationally, internationally… if it ain't directly my biz, best of luck you! ✌🏾🤷🏾‍♂️

I wish I had my head in the clouds, but I can't seem to get my feet off this ground. . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Prince was prophetic; "Sometimes is snows in April…". I am the biggest proponent of"you can do it from anywhere," but there's just no way to spin it positively at times—I hate the Midwest so hard right now! Yesterday I was outside training and went to the zoo with my family, because it was 60+°… today it snowed and was 15°. Nothing but curse words—all the worst curse words! . . . . . . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

I mean… I ain't wrong, though. #rdqlisms #quotable #yeahisaidit

It's been too long… I'm gonna bounce to France tonight. See you all in the morning 💙❤️ . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

That time I smashed on a logo, live on air while shooting #OSDLive with the #ObsessiveSneakerDisorder squad, and gifted it to the Compton Cricket Club… I'm not sure if they ever got it or used it. If you know someone who knows someone, have them get ahold of me; this is theirs!

Brewing. #todaywasagoodday . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

The gents of @omahatalks asked me to come have a chat with them and it was indeed a good time. I've known these guys for a very long time and we fell into a great convo like we always do. The episode should air Thursday of this week. . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Butterfly badassery; ain't nothing soft about a Monarch butterfly; when you see one, that's always the one that made it—survived the journey… so we 'bouts to strong-up the butterfly game! Stay posted… . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #creativedirector #creativeconsultant #brand #branding #identity #design #designer #marketing #expert #ideation #creativity #style #quality #custom #solutions #bespoke #makeyourself #function #CreationAndElevationOfBrand #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . .

"CRWN JWLS." (dropping soon) . . . . . . . #HVYCRWN by #RDQLUS… #WorthTheWeight #StreetNoble #apparel #gear #brand #designer #creativity #design #functional #fashion #style #accessories #custom #bespoke #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

The illustration test is going well! I really think I can pull off illustrating my kids book, myself. (Go ahead… zoom in!) #publishing . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #creativedirector #creativeconsultant #brand #branding #identity #design #designer #marketing #expert #ideation #creativity #style #quality #custom #solutions #bespoke #makeyourself #function #CreationAndElevationOfBrand #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . .

Story of my life… all you damn donkeys trying to block my magic. . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Had a meeting… rocked the red ones. Of course they got noticed. . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

Say what'up,Creative Mornings Omaha! . . . . . . . #RDQLUS CREATIVE #HVYCRWN #CONNOSHOER #creativeconsultant #creativedirector #brand #branding #identity #designer #marketing #expert #creativity #design #functional #fashion #life #style #lifestyle #jetset #wanderlust #accessories #bespoke #sneakers #kicks #shoes #makeyourself #TheArtOfStorytelling #ActLikeYouKnow . . . . . . .

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RT @CM_OMA: @rdqlus and @Klsellmeyer sharing morning gratitude for the space provided by @seventy5north and host… https://t.co/k2e3uQGAvB
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