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The Secrets to Unlocking Your Success Pt. 1: To Pimp or Be Pimped

3 years, 245 days ago - By Rylan Branch

WHO AM I?
That question, as simple as it looks, has been on the minds of every human ever. At least once. Ever heard of the term “finding myself”?
neverending quest for 'self'
Like with any quest or hunt, there has to be a starting point.
1. Define who you are now
This may seem like a simple task but here is the problem. We as humans have a tendency to bullshit ourselves. Im not asking you to downplay yourself, just be honest. You might look at the title of this week’s article, and wonder where this comes into play with our theme. So I will ask you again in a manner that your square little brain can grasp. Are you a manufacturing (Pimping), Selling(Being Pimped), or Buying (Tricking)?

Willie Dynamite
The Pimp in all of us would never admit to sometimes being pimped, and sometimes tricking, just as the trick would swear he was pimping. “It ain’t trickin’ if you got it”,make it rain on them hoes!! aka tricking on strippers
Those of us being pimped sometimes don’t know, realize, or admit that we are being whored out. None of this is to be taken literally of course.
In the spirit of being honest with ourselves, you will notice that at some point or other we all exhibit traits of all of the different types. But for arguments sake, lets each choose one.

The Pimping (Manufacturer) Type
Real World Examples: The McDonalds and Disney Corporation Executives, Drug Kingpins, Literal Pimps
Strength: Are capable of having control over every aspect of their (and sometime others’) lives.
Weakness: Cannot function without those willing to be pimped, or those buying their products.
General Overview: This type prides themselves in being able to successfully lead, direct and give orders. This is the person who packages up the product for those being pimped to sell. Majority of the time, this person was actually doing the selling at a previous point and knows the ins and outs to be taught to the seller. While best when in command of those being pimped, the pimp is able to self operate in emergencies.
If This Is You: Keep your conscience clear by not conning sellers into working for you. A seller who wants to sell will do the job significantly better, longer, than one who is just ‘doing what they gotta do’. Don’t lose your soul and gain the world.
pimps last resort

The Being Pimped (Seller) Type
Real world examples: Franchise and Retail store owners, Drug runners, call girls
Strength:generates revenue or other needed resources for the pimp.
Weakness:Sometimes can be too dependent on the pimp, forgetting how to self operate.
General Overview: This type does all the footwork to move the product after the manufacturer packages it all pretty-like for the buyers enjoyment. This type of person may be overly grateful to the pimp for giving them the “opportunity” to be in a privileged position. Is capable of self-operating but may not always realize it or want to.
If This Is You: Make sure the situation you are in is mutually beneficial. Figure out the reasons you are selling, if you are not achieving it why are you still selling? Master the art of pitching your product, with a conscience. ‘Forcing’ someone to buy may give you short term gratification, but your Karmic rewards/punishments are forever.
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The Tricking (Buyer) Type
Real World Examples: Amusement park patrons, Drug Addicts, A call girl’s clients
Strength: has the money/means to enjoy buying from the seller.
Weakness:Can sometimes over-indulge and become broke. Or dead.
General Overview: These types are mostly all about ‘living life to the fullest’. However, their Dionysus-like ways can sometimes leave them penniless to the smooth talking and appealing Seller Types. Works best with the seller types and often has seldom resolved issues with the Manufacturer types.
If this is you: If your spend happy habits leave you feeling guilty, your success will come from finding a product that gives you the satisfaction you desire, without overstepping the boundaries of your bank account. (or body). Learn how recognized when you are being manipulated by Sellers.
sign of seller's job well done

That’s it for this week’s therapy session, Until next week, keep your Valium and Xanax separated..
and remember

Success is a state of mind

$ucce$$
Written By Camay
code name SucceSS

T.V. FOR KANYE

3 years, 246 days ago - By Rylan Branch

KANYE WEST

Kanye West and Rhymefest are teaming up with Comedy Central to bring you a project called “Alligator Boots.” The show will be a half hour long an is in consideration to hit t.v waves in 2009. The idea is Hip Hop meets “The Muppets.” Kanye will be hosting the show alongside different celeb. hosts just like the The Muppet Show. Kanye and Rhymefest worked with Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Kellison which were behind the show “Crank Yankers,” on Comedy Central. So there will be laughs!

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Krissy 

Countdown for T Mobile G-1 (Google Phone) T-Minus 45 Days

3 years, 246 days ago - By Rylan Branch

 

Time Flies when you are having fun!

In a post from last year if not two years ago, we introduced you to the know Google Phone concept which was currently in development with the actual software that runs the phone which is known as Android.
http://pimphop.com/2007/11/05/google-my-celly

Fast forward to Fall  2008 and it looks like the folks over at T-Mobile are who the game has selected to take up the challenge Apple for the title of having the most PIMPISH smart phone on the market.

In order for them (T-Mobile) to have somewhat of a fighting chance requires them to partner with Internet Goliath Google, in order to use their brand as leverage to compete with Apple, which actually IS first and foremost a Computer Technology company.
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http://www.t-mobileg1.com

To give you the skinny on the actual factual, it is as follows.

T-Mobile like the others wish to upgrade their smart phone capabilities like other tel com companies such as Verizon and AT&T which provides the service for iPhone.
Also other hardware manufacturers such as LG, Samsung, and Motorolla  are looking to innovate their product lines, yet each of them have run into a challenge which is SATURATION.There really isn’t much left to do with a smartphone which is the reason why the reviews have been coming so infrequently as of late.

Enter Google, which actually develops , maintains and owns some of the most widely used applications on the internet (Search Engine,G-Mail-You Tube, Etc) and now Android which is an open source application that the new g1 phones come equipped with. for non techies, it simply means you and others are able to PIMP the phone software and make it do other things that were not previously included when you first got it, and without having to pay someone for the upgraded services.

All and all, while the G1 Phone is an interesting concept, , they seem to be
Slackin’ In Their Marketing Mackin’ which surprises me due to the fact of how much money they spend on advertising and celebrity endorsements for their current services and products such as Fav 5′ commercials and  D-Wade Sidekick Mania.

It seems like they are expecting for GOOGLE to carry the weight with its Brand Name, yet while the name is Widely Known, it is known for assisting people in finding what they are searching for and NOT for creating, marketing, and producing the products that people want.

The Proof?
Would Apple pay Google for Advertisement of their Hot New Product, or would Google  and T-Mobile pay APPLE for advertising and product placement services on the internet?

Only if the phone can be bought on iTunes ;)

At the end of The Day,it looks like they would ALL pay for product placement on PimpHop.com, so I say that your best option would be to own an iPhone AND a G1.

G1 for the Day and i Phone for Nights And Weekends!!

Busy people have been known to carry more than one mobile device to stay in touch, plus it makes you look more Pimpish, like having 2 Bluetooth headsets;
one for each ear!?!?!

I just like the key pad for the  G1, so I guess Im still a bit resistant to change.

FALLS HERE!!

3 years, 248 days ago - By Rylan Branch

FASHION

And B’s got it down to a T!
The leather gloves are going to be a good look this fall …I’d try them in different colors ladies!

k3.jpgWritten By
Krissy From Harlem

The Secrets to Unlocking Your Success (Intro)

3 years, 249 days ago - By Rylan Branch

Before I get started with this ‘self help’ addition to this wonderful lifestyle we call Pimphop, I would like to introduce myself. I go by a couple of names, in the music world and in my everyday life I am known as Camay, and by a very enlightened few I am called Success.. I call them enlightened, because even though they may not be smarter than any one person around them, think of how secure in your own life you would have to be to call someone else Success. Think Jay-Z

How sick am I? I wish you health

-American Dreaming.

But back to me. I’m a simple type of female, I am a designer label slut like the rest of the free world, I love good food, good music, good sex, just like everyone else, the only thing that separates me from a lot of people is my ideals. With your permission, over the next couple of weeks I would like to share them with you, ‘Put you on’ if you will.
Some of you, may either be in denial, or you may already be where you want to be mentally, physically, whatever. Take what you can from my words, pass them along, maybe you can help save someone.. For everyone else, the mentally tired, the weak, the misguided, use my words not as the Holy Grail on how to live, but as a step in the right direction.
Most of all remember

Success is a State of Mind

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Written By
Camay
Code Name
Success