And I mean that..from the bottom of my creative soul. I'm not sure if people understand me when I speak about how much Dilla meant to my progression as a man and as a business man and just as to how I carry out my tasks in life. Not to say that I pattern myself after Dilla because dude was like perfections sound track so even when it was flawed, it was still perfect..like I'm right even when I'm wrong. Dilla was a producer that AALLLLLLLWWWWAAAAYS was working!! If you ask any other producer that he was close to be it Pete Rock, DJ Premier, or a rapper be it Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, or whoever you can find to ask, Dilla was aalllwwwways working to perfect his craft and the purpose was always just to be the best!! Its documented that Dilla very rarely ever cared about the accolades of the art he created..but make all checks out to Pay Jay because if he had done the work, you gots to Pay Jay. Its stories of a young Pharrell and young Mos Def being in the studio during the Tribe Called Quest days just hanging out at the studio while Dilla was in the building..dude was a genius and his influence STILL touches people all over the world!

When I say I love Dilla, I mean it..I don't do it to be cool, or to fit in, or be different, but a lot of the work that I have done as Thee Ambassador was crafted while Dilla played as the soundtrack to what I do in my life. So even in the Land of Pangea, if you don't really listen to Dilla, its a 97% chance Dilla changed your life to because the music was so influential to what I do. My love for the Range Rover was a seed planted from Dilla. But at the same time, he liked the Escalade (Dillalade) and I'm not a Cadillac fan AT ALL!! lol..but he can pass on that one..I mean he made the beat for "Find a Way" by Tribe Called Quest..and 'Stressed Out'..and 'Got til Its Gone' by Janet Jackson! The catalog is crazy from Dilla. Since I was never able to really meet him or anything, you can only see his influence in the things we do here at Pangea Estates ie PRSVR. And thats honest to life..I don't know where I would be had he not crafted so many hits for Common, De La Soul, Erykah Badu, Slum Village, Himself, The Steve Spacek tracks, Tribe Called Quest and a host of other artists. I could never be more thankful and once I am able, I would be remisced if I was to proceed to get money and not try to make some sort of contribution to his family, or his estate as I would want for the same to be done for me if I was able to touch lives with the work I left it with. My favorite tracks from Dilla? Too many to decide, BUT I can name a few that you the reader should make yourself familiar with.

Songs to check for: Circulate w/ Steve Spacek (he flipped the circulate beat before Cannon did for Jeezy..both great tracks though) Ill Pictures w/ Tekh Togo, Stressed Out w/ A Tribe Called Quest, Climax w/Slum Village, What Love is w/ Slum Village, Players w/Slum Village, The Clearing w/ Willie the Kid, Pass the Torch w/ Busta Rhymes (on every Busta Rhymes album Dilla had at least one track he produced except the latest Busta album) and a host of other tracks..too many to name, but ALL DOPE!! I will admit that some beats exist that weren't the best ever, but any beat that ever got people actually rapping over it, those were DOPE!! All of them..

Instrumentals to listen to: 520-570's fave and definitely in my top 3 as it changes often is The Waves off of the Donuts project Dilla put out. Definitely just sit and listen to that song, but more so the whole project. Maybe we can discuss it over tea one day..

Peace to Baatin, and Peace to Dilla..love you both. Classics are probably being recrafted right now as I type this! Love from PRSVR

Ambassador OUT!!

 

Songs to check for:

As a few of you may know, PRSVR went to Miami for a few days last week and honestly, as ready as I was to get back home, I thoroughly enjoyed myself!! It wasn't way too hot for me, it wasn't too much going on as to where I was unable to cope and it all just fell into place!! Special thanks to my bro Chris Cardi!! www.chriscardi.com or twitter.com/thisiscardi for the hospitality and letting dudes see Miami. I am definitely building some pretty dope relationships all around the world, and this is one that you will hear more about in the upcoming span of time! Chuuuuuuch

PRSVR OUT!!!!

 

So its been a pretty crazy month of June thus far, but FINALLY, I get to..just work. No events this week as we gear up for new ones, and get ready to go and see my 4th home of Toronto on the 4th of July amongst other things that are pretty boring to speak on. So, I'd love to leave you with an interview that a good friend of mine did for us in height of us creeping onto a computer screen near you. I have to thank www.mstrecie.com or at twitter.com/mstrecie because she was able to look to us to get this interview while most people are either unfamiliar, slow, trying to figure out what that flamingo was doing in their city, or they still don't know what that sound was. Peep the interview here and let us know what you think about the future of www.prsvr.com.

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 PRSVR OUT!!!

And we are back like you need two mirrors to see us!! And this time, we brought treats with us! This Friday, all I can say is FREE FUN FLAMINGO FRIDAY FOR FIRST FEW FANS FINALLY FLEEING FOR FUNKY..Buddha. We will be having a new spin on our now epic Robotic Media event which will further set the event in its own lane of greatness with our first installment of The Jam Session!! Featured artists include Jon Content, Nikki Nikita, and Pangea's own DJ Reality coming through to do his thing as well!! You won't want to miss it intentionally or at all. As always the password is FLAMINGO and for June 19, the password gains you free entry from 9pm-12am, and after midnight the cost will be $10 to gain entry into the event. I can't stress it enough to get there on time. The line will get out of hand, and its not much I can do once I am in my zone because I plan to enjoy the show.

AMBASSADOR OUT!!!

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What can you say about this shirt that hasn't already been said about The Statue of David?! I mean...seriously!! I kid of course, but here we have the second release of our Glow in the Dark Pangea Crest Tee. This particular picture showcases the tee in its white on white colorway. We also did the shirt in a black on black colorway but failed to really take the time to showcase the tee, but at this time, due to some situations that have presented themselves, I wanted to be able to show the shirt to the people who matter most (those who check the site) first before its able to be seen on the other blog sites and in a store near you! Its cool because it glows in the dark, but as with any crest that an organization creates, a lot of care and thought goes into the creation of a crest. See what you can spot within ours!!

Its right in your face eh..

PRSVR OUT!!

Special thanks to Ted at THINKscreenprinting in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Nope..We aren't talking about the epidemic of every one suddenly wanting to be all in love all of a sudden, ALTHOUGH..what is that all about!? But I digress..On June 12, 2009 PRSVR and Pangea Incorp and DJ Reality have the esteemed pleasure of celebrating The Funky Buddha Lounges 13th Birthday so everybody please clap for that!! They haven't had to change their name or have threatening issues otherwise and that alone deserves your attention...if THAT didn't get you there on the 12th, might I add that we are also going to have the Legendary one and only Love Bug Starski in the building doing his 1-2 thing in the venue so its a definite don't miss!! Excuse me? Who is Love Bug Starski you ask!? I'd tell you, but I think that just might cheat you out of hearing some familiar classic songs that he created!! Get on your youtube game and on your google game and go listen to Juicy by the GREAT Notorious B.I.G. and get familiar with a few things and I will document more information as time goes on. But June 12th, we are going to concede our Reality Rap theme and celebrate Hip Hop and the Birthday of The Funky Buddha so its still FLAMINGO as the password and with that password of FLAMINGO, you are allowed into the venue for $5 so that alone in itself is a deal!! Its more info coming forth, but I can't spoil it just yet....gotta have something to talk about between now and then..more developments as I open my emails.

AMBASSADOR OUT!!!!!!!

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And we are back to reality...well not quite, but Reality Rap IS going to be taking place on June 12, 2009 this month and it is definitely going to be a good look!! So look forward. More information on that soon. I want to personally thank everyone who took place at our most recent Robotic Media event/performance where we had excellent performances from 6S, Tay G, and R.O.E. aka Rising Over Envy. The event was without doubt, a good look altogether, and it really allowed for me to put forth the type of music that I love and appreciate and if nothing else, I enjoyed myself!! Special thank you to all the artists as I look forward to working with and supporting your individual movements as we all proceed.

How do you like my shirt?!

See more pics at This Link

PRSVR OUT!!!!!

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I really like this flyer..the colors of it, the logo, the placement...520 is a good man people. Anyways! Here we have here another opportunity for you to see our faces at our favorite place to show them at!! Come and see PRSVR present a very exciting installment of Robotic Media!! On May 29th, we have artists 6S, Tay G, as well as Rising Over Envy (R.O.E.) bringing you a very exciting show! Attendance is rising each and every time we come thru and for that I sincerely appreciate it!! Even in my wildest dreams, things didn't get this good this quick so on behalf of PRSVR I appreciate all of those in attendance and those who partake in assisting us, supporting us along this journey. A very special place exists for you when we grow as a brand and within our events. More on that later. In regards to Robotic Media, just look forward to having a good FREE time!! No worries, no issues, no quarrels in the world when you come so let your hair down, get ya mani pedi game up and right and most of all come and say FLAMINGO at the door to gain free entry and witness if nothing else, a productive and good and safe time with Thee Ambassador, and The Med...

rsvp for ROBOTIC MEDIA going.com/roboticmedia529

Salute

Brandon..i mean Ambassador OUT!!

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Remember RIF? Reading Is Fundamental?! I used to looooooovvvvve RIF!!!! LIke I can't tell you how many Boxcar Children books I had because I probably had them all. I didn't get RIF until I moved to Grand Rapids from Detroit, and from there, I took advantage of RIF and of reading as a whole!! Like I tried to read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea when I was in 5th grade!! I read it all, but I didn't fully understand it.. I mean I was 10 years old!! I always enjoyed reading though. Now I have hollowed out 20,000 Leagues and I keep unmarked five dollar bills in it!! Jokes of course. When I began writing this, I really remembered how excited I would be twice a year in elementary school to go partake in RIF!! 

That same excitement is the same passion I show within our Reality Rap Friday event so for the rest of this week, I'm moving on the accord that Reality Rap IS Friday!! because it is. That's my mantra for the week. Anytime I get stressed with the powers that be, I will be telling myself "Reality Rap IS Friday". What's a mantra you ask? Well it basically equates to something you tell or chant to yourself to pull you through a tough situation or rough spot you are having. Mine is typically "Praying for progress, expecting success, accepting nothing less than to be blessed in my quest for success." Please use that to cope with your boss being a jerk, your boyfriend stressing you because he wants to play X-Box all day (peace to all the online gamers out there!!) or if your girlfriend is stressing you because she talks too much, or if your mom is stressing telling you its time to move out the penthouse!! Trust indeed..I WISH I STILL LIVED IN THE PENTHOUSE ON TOP OF MY MOMS CRIB!!!! But the estates are pretty cool too...we got Mahi Mahi there...which means "strong strong." I love to read. So please, by all means use my main mantra mechanism to cope with your week by simply saying "Praying for progress, expecting success, accepting nothing less than to be blessed in my quest for success." But if you take it to print, Mr. Barnwell might have to come see you. It'll either be my lawyer, or the muscle. How about for this week, "Reality Rap IS Friday" "Reality Rap IS Friday" "Reality Rap IS Friday" "Reality Rap IS Friday". Or if you just can't even get that much time to calm yourself, RRIF....RRIF...RRIF

 

"Reality Rap IS Friday"
Flamingo is the Password!!!
Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL

PRSVR OUT!!!

 

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Welcome back to Monday here in the Land of Pangea!! I am here starting off another week that will be filled with chance, change, and chores that I will be carrying out for the week to continue bringing in the type of success that we like to associate with Planet Pangea. In accordance with our current events we have been bringing the city of Chicago and the world for that matter, we are also gearing up to let the world see what PRSVR has been cooking up for the past few years. If I'm excited like I am after the week I have had, then you should be on the edge of your seats ready to fight anybody who looks at me funny in the streets of Chicago!! I won't say when, but YOU WILL SEE THE COALITON IN 2009!!!

Now that I have that out the way, I want to thank you all for checking us out at the Buddha Lounge this past Friday April 10th!! It was definitely a good time, a great showing, and just an all out good look for us. A special Thank you to A.B! and Coconut Brown for coming from Michigan to perform with us, as well as Tay G and Electrotronika and The Ruff Ryders for coming through and blessing the stage with an energy filled performance that was literally like the perfect situation for what we needed it to do!! The performances were a great way to start off our Robotic Media process and continues to show that PRSVR is creating a strong following of individuals who genuinely appreciate the brand and what we stand for as opposed to a gimmick of some sort. Its great that we see new people every single time, but Id love to see someone that has been to our Pe Day events, and Welcome Back from Paris renditions of our Friday events. Very rarely do we have repeat people that have come to every single one, so its a good thing that we are keeping the word going strong like the arms of Hulk Hogan! Be on the lookout for things that are coming forth in the upcoming months and most importantly, check us out this weekend for Reality Rap Friday!!

View more pics of last weeks event here

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

Join us for another night at the Funky Buddha Lounge this Friday, only this night we will host the event we've coined "ROBOTIC MEDIA." What's ROBOTIC MEDIA? Well honestly those of you that have been following the trail of Perseverer have already been exposed to it. ROBOTIC MEDIA is a phrase we at Perseverer use to refer to any and everything we do involving media.  We call it robotic because once we lay the ground work, it carries out the objective on its own.

Join us at FBL April 10th for a night of Hip Hop, live performances and the chill atomosphere that the FBL provides!! If this doesn't jumpstart your weekend your mainframe has a defect!!!

MEDIBOT...

 

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On behalf of PRSVR and DJ Reality, I would like to personally thank all of those who came out and attended our most recent event at the Funky Buddha Lounge for our performance date we had with Tekh Togo, Nikki Lynette, and Slot A!! The event was packed like sardines in a can, and as always, everyone went home happy and without injury just how we likes it!! Please continue to support because the more you do so, the more creative we can be and we would love to bring more to you in the near future!! Continue to embark upon this journey with yours truly Thee Ambassador, The Med, 520-570 whenever he gets done digging that whole he's been living in, and you may even catch Now Playing every once and again. We appreciate the love and support, and hope you embrace the brand as we continue to grow and place this Coalition on your mental!!

PRSVR OUT!!!!

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

Hopefully all is well with your week thus far seeing that its only Monday, but I figured I would make your week a little easier for you as far as your plans for this weekend. I'd say start your weekend off with us at the Funky Buddha where we will have a live performance from Tekh Togo, Slot A, and Nikki Lynette as she will be launching her website this Friday and peforming for the crowd at the Funky Buddha. In addition to performances, their will also be specials as well as a tasting from 9-10pm and that is "absolutely" amazingly awesome (working on my A's) in my book. So I am thinking it will be a pretty good night!! I mean...ya know!? Sounds good right? In addition to all of that, we will also be allowing FREE ENTRY!! All you have to do is say the word "flamingo" at the door and we will allow you free entrance into the venue until midnight!! Now I know what you are thinking. "What's in it for you guys?" Well Sally, I am glad you mentioned that. Lets just call it "Reality Rap Appreciation Night" for all of those who have come to support us in all of our endeavors up to date, because after the Friday we just had at the Buddha, I have to show our gratitude in this way. Weren't able to make it in? Click here. We figured we would make your week a little easier this time around and guide you through the many options of Chicago nightlife, so all I ask is for you to relax your mind and let your conscious be free, and we will handle the rest. Look forward to checking you out, and please rsvp to the event here  so we can definitely gauge how much free giveaways we should bring out so we don't have goneaways at 9:30!! Looking forward!!

 

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We're back like you need two mirrors to see us for another month and it's actually might not rain! Come through and celebrate with PRSVR.com and DJ Reality March 20th, 2009 and get a dose of ill hip hop, soul, r&b and electric tunes into your stiff back!!! FREE Absolut tasting from 9pm-10pm and always we will have Give Aways, Give Aways, Give Aways until they are Gone Aways, Gone Aways, Gone Aways and specials throughout the night so please Enjoy! FLAMINGO is still the PASSWORD for $5 entry before minight. If you are there you will be able to see the new shirt releasing from PRSVR that will be more than just a color change. Come on by and get in a picture so you can see your picture on Monday in case you forget what you look like by the time you get back to work!!  What more can I say that hasn't already been implied?! Oh...it'll be men there...and it'll be women there. Trust indeed all of these events lead up to the end of a great story so if you miss something, you may find yourself not included at the high point of the narrative...CRUUUUUMMMBBBS!!!!!!!

PRSVR OUT

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

We thank all of our supporters that came by the Funky Buddha Lounge last Friday!! 

Those of you that received a T-shirt please send us some images of you rocking the shirt in your daily travels!!!  For those of you that may have received a shirt at an earlier date, that goes double for you lol. We would love to see you fit the shirt into your wardrobe and would be happy to highlight those images on the Pangean Journal. (The more creative the better) Perseverer loves the inviting relationship that we currently have and will maintain with our supporters. We feel like that keeps us connected, grounded and inspired to grow and develop with our fans.

Above is an image courtesy of Ted from THink Screenprinting, who always holds us down with our screenprinting needs.

For those that may be wondering the streets shirtless stay tuned we may be giving out some more shirts or another form of apparel at our next event (WINK, WINK). 

You never know with PRSVR...  

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

 

Peace to all! We all wish that your Monday is treating you like a Friday and that all is well in the lives of you and your loved ones. Here at Persévérer (PRSVR), we want to extend a special thank you to all of those who attended our Reality Rap event at the Funky Buddha on Friday February 20th!! If you missed it, you missed a great showing, and a very good response to an organic event that we worked extremely hard on as we do with everything. T-Shirts came out great!!! At least thats what I was told. This event gave the opportunity to see our whole team fully assembled and in their uniform. The Med was still in need of his Meds for his stuffy head, Tekh Togo canceled a prior engagement and came out to see the event through, 520-570 was in attendance keeping it cooler than Obama in the Russian Vostok Station, Wilson was there and did everything we needed and more, and Now Playing wasn't playing at all as he was the main contact for PRSVR for the whole night and for that I am thankful for! Due to all of their diligence, I was able to keep myself busy by looking good and smiling for the camera. At least thats what I thought I was there for. I again, appreciate your attendance and support for all things PRSVR, and look forward to meeting you all in the future as we continue with our Reality Rap events.

If you were not able to attend Reality Rap by PRSVR, please check out the the review done by Fokus at: http://www.examiner.com/x-3154-Chicago-Events-Examiner~y2009m2d21-Morning-after-review-of-Reality-Rap.

Sincerely still yours
Persévérer

 

 

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Everywhere we go, we get asked, "where's the shoe?' "when's the shoe coming out?" "how's the shoe coming?" "are you on welfare?'...well maybe not that last one..but I swear at times, that question is sent with an incorrect connotation that is somehow misconstrued as disrespect!!!  I'm plunging at the next person to ask so buyer beware!!! LOL!! I'm joking...kind of. As I have always maintained, we are working hard, and when its time, it will be released. But I am excited to honestly say that it will be releasing in 2009. "Well why can't I see it on the website?" Well at this time, we are in our promotion phases and don't want to give a product without giving its background. When you look at the top brands of today, people are able to identify with an aspect of that brand and no matter how big that brand grows, x customer is bonded with that brand in remembrance of a time they are fond of. We are creating those stories by giving you "us" in the most vulnerable states. We show you our likes, our loves, our shortcomings, our smiles, our dinner, our loved ones, our events, our sorrow, our clothes, our gadgets, our workout plans, our inner most thoughts that we feel other people may be able to connect to and even if they don't like the product that we put out (which I am 97% sure they will appreciate it) that you at least give us a chance to sell you on the reason as to why the brand looks the way it does.

When you see the Coalition Sneaker from PRSVR (www.prsvr.com) you will see that it has a gum sole that raises on each inside of the shoe because when i drive, the inside of my shoes get dirt on them from the pedals of my car. By seeing the brand and the many walks we have literally taken, you will see why we went in and had to make sure that we increased the comfort of the shoe because aside from looking good, you want to feel good too...right? When you see the way that we dress, you will be able to see why we picked the colors that we are launching with instead of patterning it after a more colorful, spring time inspired ensemble of colors. It won't match superman, but it will match with many of the outfits that the SuperHuman above has in his closet...and I hope it fits in with yours. Its already March. We are about to start really showing you the accelerated course in PRSVR'nomics to catch you up so you are able to see some of our inspirations.

But fear not, The Med is still going to be hitting the weights, 520-570 is going to continue to confuse you as to what to call him (Bro its crazy...people really refer to you as 520!!!! Its like the CD says Jay Z, but thats Jigga Man..thats dope to me!!!) Now Playing is going to continue to be sure to expand his overall knowing and bring you in with him, and he is going to continue to show you why you love the little things that you love, and me? I'm going to continue to show you my side profile in all these pics with my sunglasses on....wait until the summer when my sunglasses are PRSVR!!!!! At that point...you will get sick of me and the amount of pictures that will be filtered through here of me!! Moral of the story, I appreciate you being hard on me. We here at PRSVR hear you loud and clear. We are awaiting this magical day just like you are. Its in the works and its coming quicker than you know. All i want to know is how many pairs you want...no really...you will see the shoe soon, but I am not convinced you are ready...the changes and extras we have coming are bananas like Gwen Stefani on a hand stand B!! See you at the BUDDHA!!
Reality Rap
Funky Buddha
728 W Grand
Chicago, IL
February 20, 2009!!!!!

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For those of you that will be in the Chicago area this Friday the 20th, we welcome you to swing by the Funky Buddha Lounge. Come join us as we will be spinning classic and underground hip hop in the VIP room providing a nice soundtrack that will conclude your workweek and drum kick start your weekend!!

The bird's the word!!

 

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(sorry we're late)

Interview with Brandy Ellison Part 2

Brandon: Is their anything you would want to tell new student Brandy to do differently now that you have completed the first steps in your college career?
Brandy: I would tell incoming freshman to be sure to take advantage of of the resources that the college provides. If you need tutoring, advice, or even counseling, they can provide those things and so much more.

If future Brandy have given me advice on move in day, she would have told me not to room with someone who I already knew. It's good to room with new peoe and connect with others outside of your circle. I knew 5 people from my city when I came here but ten people are here from there.
Brandon: Have your aspirations or goals changed at all?
Brandy: No I still want to get my doctorate in PT then go on to own a chain of Petite and Curvaceous clothing stores. Maybe we can network together in the future!! I also would like to graduate early which is why I am taking summer classes starting this summer.
Brandon: Any closing words or information you want the people to know, other than you like to smile?
Brandy: Don't let money ever be the thing stopping you from going to sxho because kind people like you are out there to help you
Brandon: And we definitely are and we will continue to do so!
Brandy: Sounds good! Thank you
Brandon: You're welcome and I appreciate your time and dilligence in being a great example to those under you as well as towards us. It's good to see it's possible to focus and have fun.
Brandy: Definitely! I appreciate you guys as well.

Brandy is currently a freshman at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She currently maintains a high B average and is looking to get her grades up higher this current semester. Sounds like Persévérer to me!!

Pangea Style!!

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Interview with Brandy Ellison
Brandy Ellison is the 2008 first winner of the Pangea Strive for R.E.A.L.I.T.Y Scholarship.

We felt compelled to check up on Brandy to see how she has adjusted to life in college.

Brandon:Good afternoon Brandy how are you?
Brandy: I'm doing ok.
Brandon: What has been the hardest thing within your transition?
Brandy: Just being on my own and having to make everything happen by myself. I try not to pick up the phone every five minutes to call home for help so I guess that's the hardest part.
Brandon: I see. Are you the oldest?
Brandy: No I have five siblings over me.
Brandon: Oh ok!! So I'm sure you have plenty of advice and guidance given that prepared you for the grind you are on now.
Brandy: hahaha...well my aunt just keeps telling me not to come home with any babies!!
My sisters just encourage me to stay focused and continue to do my best.
Brandon: Man!! Pleeeeeeease don't come home with any babies! Laugh out loud, but no. You will have plenty of time for that later
Brandy: Yea I know.
Brandon: Nonetheless that is very important advice on all of those parts. It was clear to all of us that you have a desire to do big things and we hope you do so!!
Brandy: Thank you so much!!

Turn in tomorrow to catch Part 2!

 

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Interview with Darren Williamson. Darren is the current acting coordinator of Pangea but full VP of PRSVR/Pangea Incorp where he oversees all Scholarship and Community based duties in our Michigan Affiliate. Currently Darren is working with all the Grand Rapids Public Schools as a mentor to high school students.  Darren is also taking steps to graduating through Devos Urban Leadership through a course which is labeled as the Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders.
 
 
Ambassador: So i have seen your government name, but everybody here on this site has a nickname or moniker. Whats yours?
Darren: Haha...depends on who you ask. If you ask people from years ago, they might say DW, or Detroit Red..Now I tend to go by The Rich Young Ruler
Ambassador: Ok, does that epitomize or sum up what you do around the world or in the world of Pangea/PRSVR?
Darren:  Yea that is what I go by..unless you don't like that one..lol
Ambassador: What exactly do you do? Besides not get a lot of face time within the brand?
Darren: I am in charge of the Strive for R.E.A.L.I.T.Y. scholarship. I meet with the kids and tell them about the business and let them know that we came from the same place where they are now.
Ambassador: What made you want to take on the challenge of working with the kids?
Darren: A number of things honestly...my father always said we have to give back to those in need. Also public figures such as Joe Dumars, Jalen Rose, and Robert Kennedy. Those individuals gave of themselves when they really really had the ability to give and even though they had or have big hearts, they also had big bank. With our contribution, it means more to me because we have, but we don't have it like that, but we still make the sacrifice to give to others less fortunate. When Kennedy went to South Africa, and saw the conditions in the schools, he saw how unnacceptable and unsatisfactory things were there. When I went back to our high school, I felt the same way.
Ambassador: Thats profound...As things grow and pogress for PRSVR as a business into different countries and markets, where do you see your talents being utilized?
Darren: Possibly general marketing towards the youth or other classes or demographics of people I have been exposed to that may not be exposed to the marketing and presence we are creating. But no matter what the money and progress says, my heart will always be with the kids.
Ambassador: Well before you make the readers cry, and PBS picks up this interview, what changes are you planning to make to the scholarship this year?
Darren: Possibly an interview process to have a better understanding of the kids dream. Ask them tentative questions to see how they respond.
Ambassador: How do you think the perception of the brand doing the scholarship has been?
Darren: Mixed reviews by administration as far as why we are doing it. Most like what we are doing, but some are too busy doing who knows what to notice or care which is sad but true all at the same time. The teachers love it because I can relate to the students better than they can. I sat in the same seats and had hard times just like they did and do. At the same time, some of those students have so much work that they don't want to write a paper thats not required for graduating..lol
Ambassador: I can understand that...What have you learned as a person about yourself by being with Pangea/PRSVR?
Darren: That i would enjoy helping out the kids on my days off intead of relaxing on my days off. I really do this every day that I can whether its scholarship time or not.
Ambassador: What do you see as the ultimate result of the dedication being set forth?
Darren: Break down stereotypes about Ottawa, break down stereotypes about young people, and have many young people knowing that they can be successful in business, and hopefully being able to partner with them in their ventures down the road.
Ambassador: Whats your biggest fear?
Darren: Don't have any. Its against my religion but I don't like to fail, or let people down.
Ambassador: Side bar. Were Brandon and DJ as unpopular as they say they were?
Darren: It was like the equivalent to when Kanye first came out, or like Pharrell when he is not skateboarding or dressing up. Like DJ was the first person with whatever it was that was good to wear at that time. Like he wore what was on TV last night before most people found out where to get it from. He was always like that. Brandon was on the basketball team and on game days you had to wear a tie. He would wear a full creme suit just because it offered the ability to show how well put together it was going to be. The equivalent to being the coolest lames ever, but far from lame once you speak with them.
Ambassador: LOL!! Did it work for them? Or did it always look forced or unnatural?
Darren: Looked like they weren't trying at all. It looked natural for them, but nobody else could have pulled it off.
Ambassador: Thank you for your time sir. Anything you want to add on that?
Darren: Coalition coming from PRSVR 2009!! Other than that, I am out of profound talk for the rest of the day.
 
Ambassador OUT!!!

 

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Hard work explains what we do daily before 09:00am. In the midst of copyrights, and patents, and Incoporation processes, and lawyers, and accountants, social gatherings, media, travel, international relations and trying to get three squares in us each day, we also are very focused upon our inventory aspects of our brand Persévérer (PRSVR www.prsvr.com). This includes our Coalition Shoe, countless luggage products and a slew of other products aimed at bettering the dependability and visual appeal of our clients uniform. This includes making sure our Coalition Sneaker passes all tests and standards including hailing cabs (in and out of town) running to and from meetings, enjoying time in the Maldives while keeping your feet from gaining moisture, two reps of 10, jumping turnstyles, various breakdance moves, and even lessening the chances of being teased for being inadequate in that special area...your shoes. We have even found a way to keep you dry in a hurricane not allowing any rain to touch you (WARNING: This has only been acheived by high ranking Pangea Officials).

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

We here at Headquarters de Perseverer have been working around the clock to bring you the Coalition. Currently the visibility is quite poor in the lab due to the production of the shoe. We apologize for the soft focus in the image, you wouldn't imagine how foggy it is in the shoe lab.

-Cough  

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

New t-shirt colorway Chocolate and Raspberry... Yay or Nay??!!

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

Well it's not often that I get to feel as good as I am currently feeling..so with that said, I wanted to pass the good vibes over to anybody reading this post. We hope you all had a good week!! In my area of the world, it's been a -27 wind chill the past few days so I have been inside preparing you for what is to come. The weather in Pangea is never this bad. Be sure to continue to explore the website and most importantly, have a great weekend!! This weekend caps the first time in awhile where we will all be together so for your sake I am hoping great things come from our work. We have so much going on that I'd love to tell you about!! Soon...

Have a good weekend!!
Brandon Williamson

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

The time is coming again where Pangea Subsidiaries will be granting two high school students from Grand Rapids, Michigan The Strive for R.E.A.L.I.T.Y. Scholarship. Entries are due in the middle of February so be sure to hand those in to Darren Williamson or Ms. Koole at Ottawa Hills.
I personally look forward to reading over all of your essays and seeing what you plan to do in the realm of furthering your education and experiences. To the future leaders, I am Realizing Everyone Aint Loaded so we Influence The Youth.

 

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

New Year's Eve is always a busy time for the team. We hold annual meetings on this day, where we discuss where the brand is headed, what did/should we leave behind in the dwindling year and most importantly what's are own personal outlook in the upcoming year(s). We take great pride in closing and opening the years around each other. Our meetings offer another alternative and a fruitful one at that to the typical night's celebration.

 

We take the time out to wish our everyone peace in the approaching year! 

We are excited for the challenges and treasures in '09.

 

If you're always about growth would you need a resolution?

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

We felt the brand need a stronger mark, something that really branded and dominated a space. So through a few all nighters, collective efforts and our friend caffeine we came up with the Perseverer Crest. Yea we know the name isn't really earth shattering, but we agree that the mark is...

The crest was designed with a great deal of thought, in that most of it's elements represent something and reflect our vision(s). The African Tabono symbol in the northwest quadrant of the shield represents strength and perseverance, the torches symbolizing continuity, giving and assistance. The Pe' symbol which you already know or should know and finally we have an illustration of  Pangea, the supercontinent that existed roughly 250 million years ago. We have fancied the "Pangean" symbol to convey how we are all connected. These elements are the most prominent of the design with the exception of the flamingos that are interconnected focusing on the same vision. Of course there are other interpretations and explanations and even some ideas that are esoteric, but if you are curious just drop us a line at the bottom of this page or leave a comment.

 

Oh yea, it means to continue united, in case you were wondering...    

 

 

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

 

Well it wasn't as dramatic as the launch of the Discovery (image courtesy of NASA/Tony Gray) but to me it was just as important!!! We have finally launched www.prsvr.com!! So all those shirts we have been handing out the past 14 months now have a place to call the nest....and what a nest it is might I add!!
We launched....what does that mean per se you ask lovely lady? Well with this site my bro wanted to build an introduction to the world that we are building and allow a safe nonjudgemental environment for you to watch us grow into the brand we are creating. By creating this site, you have first dibs on all content, imagery, samples, secrets, and g-14 classified information you can only otherwise obtain from the Estates we reside in so we offer you our lives...in form of HTML content!!
Feel more than free to invite your friends, family, boyfriend, girlfriend, ex, what have you..we won't judge.
Just enjoy and as always, whatever you don't enjoy, point it out.

-Thee Ambassador

 

 

 

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 Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

 

We have been invited to the Funky Buddha Lounge this Friday! Come check out the lounge Friday for some ill Hip Hop, an ill atmosphere and an ill opportunity to start off the weekend!!

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Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose

Perseverer Scholarship
Special thanks to Darren Williamson for helping the team bring this idea through to fruition. The scholarships that were awarded to two Ottawa Hills High school students on the 25th of April, was an inspirational event and one with a year in the making.

We wanted to give back to the community even at this stage of our lives and business. It was only a few years ago in which we were all in those very same seats. We stood before them sharing a generation, as young adults who could easily relate and we believe that it was a powerful portrayal of dreams sought after.

We thought about how impactful it would have been for up and coming entrepreneurs in their early twenties to speak with us in high school. How much would that have inspired us?

Terill Charleston and Brandy Ellison were the authors of the winning essays! Perseverer would like to encourage Terill Charleston and Brandy Ellison to continue to strive for their dreams despite any obstacles that they may face.

Perseverer - to persist in or remain constant to a purpose