<![CDATA[Sparkle Nesby - Home]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:03 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Black Women Walking]]>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:05:26 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2012/02/black-women-walking1.html_One of my friends Kevvin Taylor is directing a show called "Black Women Walking" in honor of women's history month. At the Black Arts Showcase that I performed at, I got to hear a skit of part of the show and it was inspirational and educational. I enjoyed what I heard! If you like history and want to learn more about black women in history, I encourage you to check it out.

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]]><![CDATA[First gigs of 2012]]>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:17:14 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2012/02/first-gigs-of-2012.htmlGetting back into the groove of performing has been rewarding. On Friday February 3rd, I performed at The Black Arts Showcase, "Lift Every Voice" and on February 4th at Hob Nobs cafe in Phoenix, AZ. I had so much fun and the audience was a beautiful energetic crowd! :)
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]]><![CDATA[Sparkle...in a Zombie film??]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:56:57 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2012/01/sparklein-a-zombie-film.htmlSo back in October 2011, I was asked to help out as an extra for a short independent zombie film. Eager to try something new and help out, I said yes. Instead of being an extra, I ended up becoming the actress for the film! haha! My job was to act like a terrible actress. Interesting right? Here is the video below. Did I act out my part well? :-)
]]><![CDATA[My First Music Video!!!]]>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:26:11 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2012/01/my-first-music-video.htmlHere is my very first music video directed by my good friend Michael Dazen with Alexander D. Chapin and Danielle Deutsch!! Not only is this my first time doing a music video, this is also my very first collaboration. Doing this music video has inspired me to create great music videos in the future! :)
]]><![CDATA[Talenthouse Musician of the Year Awards!]]>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:15:23 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/12/talenthouse-musician-of-the-year-awards.htmlHappy Holidays Everyone!!
I have recently been nominated for the Most Influential Musician of Talenthouse Awards in 2011! It sure is something I wasn't expecting and I am honored to be considered. I would love it if you could vote for me to win! You can vote for me here! Thank you so much!
]]><![CDATA[How to deal with stress!!]]>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:59:47 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/12/how-to-deal-with-stress.htmlThis is a short film I put together about dealing with stress. It's a light comedy and I hope you'll enjoy watching it! Even though the film is about stress, I had a fun time putting it together. This video marks the start of some film projects that I will be doing in the future. The short films will contain all original content by myself and my crew at Soulful & Nice Productions!
]]><![CDATA[Zenoids Contest Results]]>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:45:24 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/12/zenoids-contest-results.htmlI got the results today from the Zenoids Theme Song Contest and I wasn't selected in the top 40. I found out there were more than 300 talented composers who participated. I give us all a high-five for our efforts!! I congratulate the composers who were selected as finalists and wish them the best of luck to receive the title! I encourage you to visit the contest site here to watch the video and listen to the finalists!! Posted below is my theme song entry!
]]><![CDATA[Big Update!]]>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:31:55 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/11/big-update.htmlThroughout the month of November, I've been involved in various media projects. So here's the big update!

1.) As I mentioned in a previous post, I participated in the Deuce Radio Promotion contest. I didn't win but I was in the top 10 at number 6! Out of the many musicians that participated, this feels like a win to me. Thank you to all who supported me! :)

2.) The next event I participated in was the "Zenoids Theme music contest." I had to create an original theme song for a new animated web series hosted by renown film composer Michael Giacchino!! I should be receiving notice any day now if I succeeded as a finalist. More updates are posted on the website here! As soon as the contest permits, I will upload my song to my site for you to hear. Wish me Luck!!

3.) Doritos held its annual "Crash the Superbowl" commercial competition. With a group of friends, we produced a commercial for the potential to be aired during the Superbowl in 2012. Click here to view our video 'Hungry Ducklings'!
This is the second video called Dreamoritos that I helped out on set as a crew member.

WOW! The month of November has been full of projects...I LOVE IT!!! This is only the beginning. There are even more projects in the works right now. Updates to come soon!

]]><![CDATA[Contest to win international radio airplay!]]>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:28:56 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/11/contest-to-win-international-radio-airplay.htmlI've recently entered in a contest hosted by Talenthouse to win exposure on The Deuce Radio Show! I am currently in the top 10 thanks to all of my supporters! There is one day left to vote for me and I'd appreciate your vote! If you have a facebook or twitter account you can easily vote for me while your logged on. If you don't have an account with those sites, you can text your vote in. You can vote for me here! Thanks to all my supports thus far! :)
]]><![CDATA[A funny commercial that I like!]]>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:40:36 -0800http://sparklenesby.com/1/post/2011/10/a-funny-commercial-that-i-like.html
I was watching TV today and I watched this commercial. I fell out laughing at how ridiculous this commercial is! He is advertising a energy drink that really isn't good for you and at the end of the commercial, "Worx" energy drink is trying to convince you that "Worx" is good for you and works for real. It was a bit contradicting in my opinion. After finding this video on YouTube, I discovered that this man Marty Lempkin does more infomercial spoofs. The other one I like is the "Epic Pass."
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