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People born on the Year of the Horse

2014 год лошади

People born on the Year of the Horse – Constantly on the Move

2014 The Year Of The Horse

2014 The Year Of The Horse

日本語

The Horse is by nature a gregarious creature and those born under this sign are generally very popular with a wide circle of friends. Given as they are to “horsing around,” they tend to be the life and soul of every party! For centuries the Horse has been the symbol of freedom in cultures all around the world, and this is the case in China, too. Those born in the Year of the Horse do not take kindly to restrictions. Independence is their lifeblood: they need to feel free to go where they please, when they please.

1990 – Metal Horse (24 years old in 2014)

The element of metal gives the Horse an extra dose of arrogant stubbornness, but also adds a degree of resolution that may be lacking in Horses generally. The truth is that Metal Horses need an enormous amount of stimulation to keep boredom at bay. If Metal Horses are kept busy doing something they find interesting, then they’ll work incredibly hard and achieve great things. On the other hand, if they find themselves bored or stuck in some kind of a rut, their behavior can get very wayward, almost out of control. That’s when Metal Horses are liable to simply take off for distant shores or another job, another relationship, whatever it is that can hold their interest for a while.

Sean Kingston - Metal Horse

Sean Kingston – Metal Horse

Soulja Boy - Metal Horse

Soulja Boy – Metal Horse

Sean Kingston (rapper) – February 3, 1990

Soulja Boy (rapper) – July 28, 1990

1978 – Earth Horse (36 years old in 2014)

This is a very different type of horse altogether. The element of earth adds a weight and gravity that other Horses simply do not possess. Earth Horses have a strong sense of responsibility that is definitely not shared by their brethren. At the same time, the element of earth lends a slowness and cautiousness that is not merely uncharacteristic of Horses, but can actively work against the positive attributes of Horse nature. The ego may not be so large, and the fickle skittishness not so obvious, but Earth Horses’ sense of fun and adventure is not so well developed wither. Those born under this combination may well be wise and astute, but on the down side, they are not especially exciting Horses.

Tony Yayo - Earth Horse

Tony Yayo – Earth Horse

Tony Yayo (rapper, G-Unit) – March 31, 1978

Memphis Bleek (rapper) – June 23, 1978

Foxy Brown - Earth Horse

Foxy Brown – Earth Horse

Foxy Brown (rapper) – September 6, 1978

Swizz Beatz - Earth Horse

Swizz Beatz – Earth Horse

Swiss Beatz (producer) – September 13, 1978

Usher Raymond (singer) – October 14, 1978

Shyne - Earth Horse

Shyne – Earth Horse

Shyne (rapper) – November 8, 1978

Eve - Earth Horse

Eve – Earth Horse

Eve (rapper) – November 10, 1978

Trina (rapper) – December 3, 1978

Tyrese Gibson (singer/actor) – December 30, 1978

Papoose - Earth Horse

Papoose – Earth Horse

Papoose (rapper) – December 31, 1978

 1966 – Fire Horse (48 years old in 2014 – Female Fire Horse is Hinoe Uma)

This is a decidedly powerful combination. “Flamboyant” may be one way of describing it, “loud” could be another. The least you can say is that this type of Horse is never backward in coming forward. Those born with this mixture of animal and element are naturally charismatic, always pushing to the front and inevitably finding themselves in the position of leader.

However, they do not really understand tact or diplomacy and are more than likely to speak before they think or simply ride roughshod over others. Although Fire Horses have very magnetic personalities, they do have rather large egos to match the scope of their ambition, and this can sometimes get in the way of their own progress.

DJ Premier (DJ/producer) – March 21, 1966

Janet Jackson - Fire Horse

Janet Jackson – Fire Horse

Janet Jackson (singer) – May 16, 1966

Mike Tyson (boxer) – June 30, 1966

Halle Berry - Fire Horse

Halle Berry – Fire Horse

Halle Berry (actress) – August 14, 1966

1954 – Wood Horse (60 years old in 2014)

The element of wood has a calming influence on almost all animals, and this is particularly true of the Horse. Those born under this combination are a less unruly lot than their brethren and will actually attempt to cooperate with other people. Underneath this external helpfulness, there is still an independent-minded creature that does not handle taking orders very well, but the ego is considerably tempered. Like all Horses, wood Horses have a need to constantly experience new things, but at least they make an attempt to leave their affairs in order before moving on to new pastures. However, Wood Horses do not have quite such quick and accurate perception as other Horses and must, therefore, be careful not to be “taken in.”

Jackie Chan (actor) – April 7, 1954

Condoleezza Rice - Wood Horse

Condoleezza Rice – Wood Horse

Condoleezza Rice (former US Secretary of State) – November 14, 1954

Denzel+Washington+Flight+Premieres+London+-K__tCe8D0klDenzel Washington (actor) – December 28, 1954

1942 – Water Horse (72 years old in 2014)

This type of Horse is especially self-centered, and at this worst, he can show an almost total lack of consideration for others. Water Horses love their creature comforts and enjoy dressing in very bright, stylish clothes. The elusive nature of water, coupled with the easily distracted nature of the Horse, means that those born under this combination have an extra-short attention span. Needing to be on the move all the time, they find it difficult to stay anywhere for long. Water Horses make up for having itchy hooves by being extremely charming, and they are usually forgiven for their shortcomings. They have a way of making their lack of consideration seem rather daredevil, and consequently, to coin a phrase, they “get away with murder.”

Aretha Franklin - Water Horse

Aretha Franklin – Water Horse

Aretha Franklin (singer) – March 25, 1942

Curtis Mayfield (singer/producer) – June 3, 1942

Paul McCartney (singer) – June 18, 1942

Isaac Hayes (singer/producer) – August 20, 1942

Calvin Klein (fashion designer) – November 19, 1942

Jimi Hendrix (guitarist) – November 27, 1942

2014 – Year of the Horse 午年

с Новым годом 

This Year is the Year of the Horse!

新年あけましておめでとうございます。今年は午年、思い切り蹴りまくって飛躍しましょう。

Horse

Horse

DJ ヒロ追悼チャリティー・パーティー @ Santos, NYC

DJ Hiro Celebration at Santos on 12.19.2013

DJ Hiro Celebration at Santos on 12.19.2013

DJ Hiro Life Celebration Party at Santos, NYC

Read in English

Feb. 17, 1968 – Dec. 3, 2013 – Rest in Peace

DJ ヒロの追悼パーティーが12月19日(木)NYのクラブ、「サントス」で行われました。ヒロと親しかった DJ たちがみんな最後にプレイさせて欲しいと申し出たため、ニューヨークのクラブでは異例の8時スタート、多くの仲間たちが集まってくれました。入場料は一人10ドル、チャリティー・イベントなのでゲスト・リストはなしです。

Grandmaster Flash and Big Jeff

Grandmaster Flash and Big Jeff

DJ Clark Kent and Mark Ronson

DJ Clark Kent and Mark Ronson

DJ クラーク・ケントが音頭をとり、 DJ ソウル、ストレッチ・アームストロング、ジャスト・ブレイズ、マーク・ロンソン、 DJ スクラッチ、 DJ リズ、 DJ ジューン、 DJ ミホコ、DJ カオリ、など、ヒロの DJ 仲間が結集してまるで同窓会のノリ。ニューヨークのヒップホップが一番熱かった頃の曲がたくさんかかってとても楽しいパーティーになりました。

big Jeff and Mark Ronson

big Jeff and Mark Ronson

Stretch Armstrong and Busta Rhymes

Stretch Armstrong and Busta Rhymes

DJ Scratch

DJ Scratch

Ssurストアが DJ HiroスペシャルTシャツを寄贈してくれ、その販売収益全額と入場料のドネーションはDJ ヒロの遺族の方におくられます。

All Star DJs

All Star DJs

Casher Team - Jiro, Azusa, Sally Mo & Yasuko Ito  - photo by Kenny Rodriguez

Casher Team – Jiro, Azusa, Sally Mo & Yasuko Ito – photo by Kenny Rodriguez

この日のドアは、私、伊藤弥住子が担当させていただきました。息子の二郎、友人のあずさ、サリー・モーの協力で滞りなく集金できたことをここのご報告致します。合計人数566人、$9200(約92万円)が集まりました。このお金はDJヒロ(本名、伊藤浩)の奥さん、伊藤アシュリーさんに電信送金することになっています。来てくださった方、本当にありがとうございました。

DJ Kaori, DJ Erick Lapeau and Taquana

DJ Kaori, DJ Erick Lapeau and Taquana

DJ Daz, Carol, Tomomi

伊藤弥住子

Aaliyah’s 12th Anniversary

Rest in Sweet Peace, Baby Girl!

Aaliyah in 1994

Aaliyah in 1994

Read In Japanese

It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years since Aaliyah passed. She was truly one in a million…….

Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson’s Blackground Records when she was only 12. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number.”

Aaliyah

Aaliyah

After facing allegations of an illegal marriage with R. Kelly, Aaliyah ended her contract with Jive and signed with Atlantic Records.

At the age of 22 in 2001, Aaliyah was on top of the world with Grammy and Oscar nominations already under her belt. The platinum-selling artist and actress had a bright future, but it was to be short lived.

Aaliyah - 3rd Album Cover

Aaliyah – 3rd Album Cover

August 25, 2013

Tragedy struck on August 25, 2001 when, after filming a video in the Bahamas for an album, Aaliyah and various members of her record company attempted to fly to Opa-Locka, Florida aboard a small plane (Cessna 402-B). On that afternoon shortly after takeoff from Marsh Harbor, Abaco Island Bahamas, at 6:50pm, the small light aircraft crashed about 200 feet from the runway killing Aaliyah and everyone aboard. It was later determined that the cause of the crash was due to an overloaded plane.

Her third album posthumously climbed to the #1 position in America, while in the UK “More Than A Woman” reached the top of the singles chart in January 2002.

Aaliyah - Rock the Boat Video Shoot

Aaliyah – Rock the Boat Video Shoot

Her last video, “Rock The Boat” directed by Hype Williams.

Aaliyah was buried at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

Burial:

Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum

Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York

Plot: rosewood Mausoleum, Unit 4, Tier CC, Private Alcove, Crypt 3

Notable interments

James Baldwin (1924 – 1987)

Cab Calloway (1907 – 1994)

Malcolm X (1925 – 1965)

Betty Shabazz (1936 – 1997)

Jam Master Jay (1965 – 2002) DJ for Run-D.M.C.

Thelonious Monk (1917 – 1982)

R.I.P.