Keeping it Clean and I mean all of it.

To be in the spotlight one must create regular physical grooming exercises to maintain and project a great image.. (to look good and stay fly)  my journey has begun so I kno I must do things differently and bite the bullet...especially when it comes to the dentist and paying the bucks for a hair stylist...



Men: get a shape up, keep your nails clean and cut and get the hair  re twisted, buy some cologne .. Women: wash your hair, keep nails clean, light polish (if ur a professional) perfume.
daily hygiene until it becomes habit..

Have any great tips for making time for physical maintenance with a busy schedule.??? drop a comment on how you do it.


Living in New York, it  is somewhat of a challenge to do everything and forget these small details ( I have fallen short a lil bit)

Recently I let my hair grow out for about a month with little or no care just the basic washing and here is some pics. lookin a lil dusty wouldn't u say???

look how angry he is...LOL could have just cleaned up a lil bit..it would have changed his attitude. and those nails.. lol

story of my hair tragedy

 and here is some pics of my hair transformation..

look at the back...let me tell you the kitchen was dirty before this pic..LOL

I of course wasn't keeping my hair up like this but just look at the neatness.. (shout out M. RoB)

Interview people with locs/dreds (CASTING CALL) Sept 18 - Dec 1, 2010

The Nathaniel Show      is looking to speak with people with locs to ask them questions about their choice of growing natural hair and also feature a brief chat of the various careers and highlights that we all hold.

When the Casting for this episode is complete their will be a Massive Event that will showcase various talents and provide a program designed to stimulate business and personal networking among each of the attendance.. Bring your business cards/ and yourself..

If interested feel free to email me *(thanielcastings@yahoo.com) or respond to this post.Casting is (on going Sept 18 - Dec 1, 2010 )

In Touch with My Future Author (by Nathaniel)

Well some may or may not know that I am a writer. I love words and poetry even though I am such a horrible speller, (I took the spellcheck off of  all my post) LOL just to prove that. I believe that words create and destroy (the world was built by a word and laws built on them) so all my conversations I desire to create life.  My recent lesson gathered in the school of  life - I can say NO to conversation that I consider not beneficial to my well being and to shun all such contacts. I can also kick the habit of chasing the moon when its better to bask in the sun and play with the  stars...in other words I won't engage in a personal or business relationship with anyone that doesn't wanna laugh with me.... so laugh on my friends.

hope you were inspired or was touched by this personal note.

"Yung and on the GRIND" - Carmen

Carmen Carriker is a very talented dance teacher / actress and she has done so much work I don't even know if I could fit it in this post. In this post she introduces us to her creation station and her love of crocheting. Check out the vids

The First episode introduces Carmen's Creation station.. also don't forget to drop by her blog (http://crownsoulcreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/feather-fashions.html)





In this episode Carmen displays some of her recent works





Crochet bathing suits? and hats?? Carmen says, "why not?" take a look

"Creating Nathaniel's Signature." your input

on this particular episode I (Nathaniel) will examine various styles to make my own.. soon to be posted


If u have suggestions send me a message or post a comment

(update made -September 14, 2010)

Well, so far I have found some resources that seem like what I was looking for and what can later be "The Nathaniel Signature"

So far     Its just on paper, a few internet google searches and some black and white images. and a several blurry stills in my cognotive psyci.. To make any dream or vision a reality one must try his best to focus the blurry lens of the psyci therefore yeilding into reality that which was always meant to be...(words from Nathaniel Cochrane)

My next step              will be to call upon the creative people of the universe (New York City ) lol and then see what each person's imagination can come up with to interpret my extraordinary visions.

After that               The Nathaniel Show   will incorporate images that will yeild fruits of my perplexing mixture to produce the most valuable creations to be featured on canvas and exhibited in the space of time.

Final           The Nathaniel Signature will be authenicated.

what I am working on??? (upcomming posts)

I just did an interview with a man called Master Rob in Brooklyn. He is a very gifted young man that seems to have great staying power.. He believes in feeding the mind, body and soul. the Interview and footage will be posted before tuesday this week..


Also recently featured was Carmen Carriker, young dancer and creative designer (soon to be posted)

"Yung and on the GRIND"

This is a new section of "The Nathaniel Show" I created to give a little spotlight to those yung hustlers that are dream living. some footage will be in the comments so check them out.


Of course If you know anyone thats on their "GRIND" get at me with their info and why you think they should be featured...Look forward to your responses;

on Labor Day weekend I interviewed this unique yung man named Edris. He is the Associate producer for the Keith Sweat radio show (The Sweat Hotel) I was invited to do a quick interview with him while he was On Air so as you can imagine it was both exciting and fun.

(I apologize that the single strand of hair on my head was a distraction)lol

I love radio and music so I had to test drive  at least the chair while we were on a commercial break..LOL

Labor Day Parade in Eastern Parkway Brooklyn (revised post with pics)

This event is held every year with all the Caribbean  culture mixed together and  bursting in color and emotion in one massive parade held each September 5th. Music, dancing,food and a chance to see people creatively dressed is why I love attending each time. come out and enjoy it with me. next september..I will be out there taking pictures and mayb a lil video footage..

Special Thanks to Kristine photographer and CEO of Kitchen Sink Realism. You showed up early and ready to wrk and have fun.. Thanks

(revised post by Nathaniel sept 9, 2010)



here is some picture updates from Labor Day Sept 2010 courtesy of Kitchensinkrealism.com

Nathaniel networking with fellow lock wearer.

Photos courtesy of http://www.kitchensinkrealism.com/

vibing to house music "stratosphere studios"

Music produced by Ethan Smythe...

WHAT I LEARNED......JUST TAPE IT "the Full interview with Ethan Smythe"

Persistance is my weakness.Do you know how long I edited and begged my laptop to post this piece..lol at first I tried putting up the whole interview up at one shot (interview = 17mins long) but youtube didnt allow me to so I learned by force the "art of editing video"(I know about voice tracs and edits for radio this was a lil bit shaky) but I hope you enjoy



Let me kno what u think.

WHAT I LEARNED......JUST TAPE IT

Stratosphere Studios "the History"




Stratosphere Studios "the future"