Time to dust this place off because...

I got a computer again! THE GABNESS DAILIES SHALL COMMENCE ONCE MORE!

say hello to the gabintosh.

Does That Make Me Crazy?

This past Friday the 13th I had the opportunity to perform at an iTunes Live event at the Apple Store Aventura. Here's a little clip of me singing Crazy by Gnarls Barkley... enjoy!

C&I Studios: Gaby Duran Live from C&I Studios on Vimeo.

More video coming soon!

Happy Father's Day!

Ah, tomorrow is a new day. Today will remain only as a memory soon to
be distant... It's funny how these moments pass so quickly yet imprint
your soul like an indellible ink. What do we do with these markings?
Do we wear them proudly like a fresh tattoo or do we hide them with
our blanket of regret? Nonetheless, they are inevitable. You, me,
today, tomorrow... Unstoppable as this marble of water wandering
steadily through space. What will you do with TODAY?

Instant Joy

My day is complete.

"Is That The Money You Could Saving With Geico?"

World Resource Cafe's bar, Lincoln Road.

The bartender totally flipped when this was pointed out. Good call,
Whitney.

Gotta ♥ Jigga

The new Jay-Z single, "D.O.A. [Death of Autotune]" just dropped and at first I thought it would be another "Jockin' Jay-Z" freebie single, but I was happily mistaken. This new joint is breathing new life into the commercial stagnancy that Hip Hop's in right now. A million thank yous.

Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe...

UP Your Dreams!

I went to see UP in 3D last night and let me tell you, it solidified all that I've been pondering this past week. I won't spoil it, but if you believe in the relentless pursuit of happiness, regardless of any possible circumstance, go watch this. You will leave the theatre inspired and mentally refreshed... and get your laughter therapy for the week, too :)

Thanks Disney/Pixar, you regressed me to my childhood once more.

Free [Non-Judgmental] Therapy

Goodnight, First Of Da Month.

Hello, June. It's been a while! You're one of my favorite months. Fun, energetic, reminiscent. Six months in, six months to go. What's GOOD?!
We're gonna have fun ;)

I Want This Dude To Be My Friend.

I laughed so hard watching this video that I eventually start crying.

Dorky? Abso-effing-lutely.

Song Of The Day! Lady GaGa "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich"

Happy Sunday Night :)

Happy Birthday, Satcheeb!!!!!!!!

Today, is Andrea's 18th birthday... [EASY, BOYS.]

She's been my sidekick since I was 4, and now that she's legal.... IT'S ALL OVER, BEETCHEZ.

You are my heart and soul. I'm beyond proud of everything you've accomplished and I can't wait to see the storms you will cause in the years to come. I'm here for you!!!!!

You're SO winning Prom Queen tonight, btw...

I LOVE YOU, SALOOPS!

Dougie Who? Rahzel Who?

Now that I think about it, this kind of doesn't surprise me. The Japanese LOVE to one up the Americans on their own shit. Pimp steelo.

General Electriks "Take Back The Instant"

General Electriks "Take Back The Instant" has officially been put on my "repeat" playlist. It's one of those songs that make you feel like there's progression in music today...

Directed by Arno Salters... peep the site for more awesomeness.

Remember These?

Ah, the Two Way. The little instrument that helped the text messaging phenomenon skyrocket into existence. When I was in 9th grade, this was how you were mackin it to the girls.. or boys. This was also how we cheated our asses off and plotted how to leave school early without getting caught. Because of this little guy, my monthly bill went through the mufuggin roof.

Eh, who cares. Text messages were [and still are] the way to

stealthily express what's on your mind without the physical or aural

contact.

...speaking of texts, have you guys been to textsfromlastnight.com?!

DO IT. Haha so money.

Aw, Kanye... RELAX.

Yeezy, c'mon who cares. You don't need to waste your energy [or blog space] on such useless matters :)

I Want Her.

Lalah, You're The Shit.

Lalah RT'd me last night! I replied to her about her concert at Berklee back in '05; At the end of the concert, during the final jam, Miss Hathaway sang a chord... as in more than one note at the same time.... Seriously, we ALL freak the eff out. It was UNREAL.

Here's a little video showcasing the beastiality that is Lalah Hathaway...

[Marcus, how old is that hat?!]

Gosh, she sounds so much like Donny... ::sigh::Now that I think about it, Jazmine Sullivan has a little Lalah in her voice, no?

Cee-Lo Just Made Asher Roth 4728691 Times More Awesome

Asher Roth Featuring Cee-Lo Green [The Soul Machine] "Be By Myself"

The video is sweeeet... but only because Cee-Lo's lookin like a pimp and the girls have "paint" all over them. Nice job, Ashie.

My Local Bodega

[since it's a little hazy, here's a break down]

BUSINESS HOURS

OPEN Most day ABout 9 or 10

Occasionally as Early as 7, But SOME DAYS

As Late As 12 or 1.

We CLOSE about 5:30 or 6

Occassionally about 4 or 5, But

Sometimes as Late as 11 or 12.

SOME DAYS OR Afternoons, WE

Aren't Here At All, and Lately

I've Been Here Just About All the Time,

Except When I'm Someplace Else,

But I Should Be Here Then, Too.

It's Miami. I'm SO not surprised.