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SUPREMEXTREME'S    BLOG Sunday June 28, 2009

 

Like so many people, I'm having a hard time realizing it is true that Michael Jackson is dead.

I had been upset all day about Farrah dying. She had struck a chord in America, all that fabulous hair and great teeth, not to mention her great body. Every second woman in America still has some form of her

iconic hair style. Come on admit it! You know you still flip it back like Farrah in a way. LOL!

We had all watched her develop as an actress,

surprising everyone that the popular blond was not empty-headed at all, but a force to be reckoned with.

I had been asked by Bob Jones, who was the head of Motown's publicity machine at the time, who later became Michael's press liason, if I was interested in becoming an angel after Farrah left the show. At the time, I was still with the Supremes and though over-the-moon flattered, I had heard that they were picked up at 4:30 A.M and worked till 8 in the evening, had to learn lines for the next day, slept and then started all over again!                  

They were all having trouble with their personal

relationships and that gave me great pause. I thought about it a good while, and said no thanks ( what if, what if??).

At any rate all of this was going through my head and I was so sad. I had heard Ryan O'Neal tell Barbara Walters the night before that he had asked Farrah to marry him and she had said yes, and now that would never happen.

Then people on Twitter began to talk about Michael having had a cardiac arrest. I thought it was a nasty joke. But like millions of others, I saw it unfold. Twitter's trending charts were mostly about Michael

suddenly, and the word spread like wildfire. I turned on the tv and as it all became verified, my heart sank. Disbelief took over. It couldn't be real!

And then they announced he was gone. His brother, holding back tears, told the world that it was all true,

I was devastated. What an eerie day.

Remembering:

I remember the feeling I had, hearing Michael for the first time singing and dancing James Brown's "I got the feeling"; the joy and simple passion in his young voice. He loved who he was as an artist, and what he created. And to so many, he meant a tremendous inspiration for their creative energy.

I remember when there was a competition between the Jacksons and the Osmonds in the press: the biggest teen draws in America.

I remember Michael and his brothers laughing and lounging on the back stairs of one of Stevie Wonder's Hollywood record parties, they were all so handsome there together, painting a picture in my mind.

I remember he and his brothers joking, shy and fun-loving, checking out all the girls (me included) at the Hollywood Canteen, when I was there with the Supremes.

I remember going to his family's house in Encino, all of them in robes, lounging by the pool, giggling like kids, Michael hiding behind the door of the studio, jumping out and scaring the others. What a load of fun they were.

I can remember sweet LaToya blushing, when I asked her if she wanted to be in the Supremes with Scherrie Payne and I, after Mary left. She was so soft spoken and pretty without any makeup. She'd got extremely excited. 'I'd love to, but Joe would never let me!" she exclaimed. My mom was teaching Janet at the time, coaching her for her first recordings to get her strong vocally.

I remember sitting in Stevie's studio at Wonderland for hours with Michael, listening to the new recordings of "Songs in the key of life". Michael was so incredibly shy. (I can't express how painful it seemed to be for him, how obviously uncomfortable he was in his own skin.) The music was booming in the booth. Michael and I sat mostly in silence, and as he relaxed a bit and began to groove to the music. His whole body got into the music,  and you could see him choreographing it in his head.

I can remember when he looked at me and smiled and we nodded and clapped our hands to the breathtakingly  brilliant music. In between two songs

we talked a bit. I can't share what he said, but it was so sweet and heartfelt.

He always called my mom, Miss Greene; (they all did) and he left me with a hug and kiss and "give my love to Miss Greene".  I'd had him to myself and hadn't told him all of the things I thought of later. I wish, I wish.......

I remember when he left and Steve came in talk to me. "Michael's going to record our song, "I Can't Help It."

We hugged and did our jump up and down thing. Steve and I were giggling and so excited too. We all had Michael Jackson fever.

I remember when "Bad" came out. I was living in London. My son was almost three and was just getting into music . He'd dance in front of the tv like Michael and we'd laugh. When Michael came to London with the tour, we were given complimentary tickets and we didn't tell my son. That day, we got in the car, and he fell asleep. When he woke up, he was

in his stroller at Wembley Stadium. They announced Michael's name and as he became fully awake, Michael rose through the floor and the crowd erupted! My baby couldn't believe his eyes. He started crying out: "Michael, Michael" with the 90,000 strong crowd. I'll never forget his little face at the sight of the King of Pop. My heart just breaks with the memories.

I cannot say that Michael Jackson was a bad person. I've read all of the stuff I could get my hands on, I watched the last trial news and I've heard all of the awful things people have said and continue to say about him.

But I could never believe those things. In my mind, Michael will always be singing, dancing, making his magic and making me smile.

Bon Voyage, Michael. A kid forever now, hopefully forgiven in death.

Love you forever, cause "I Can't Help It".

Rest in Peace.

 

Have a great 4th of July, all

love, Susaye

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2008-Brave New Shoes are for anyone who wants to step into the future. We all have dreams. We all have hopes for a better day. But now is the time for Earth-Shaking Days. Take big steps to seek what is your best you. Dig deep, yah! Get prepared. Get fresh. Get knowledgeable. Cause times are coming when you will need to know exactly what you want out of life. Are you brave? Are you talented and willing to go for the gold?

If that's a yes, then come on my people, I want you to dance! Dance your soul and your heart..

I'm getting involved with lots of new things, new challenges. It takes a lot to challenge me. I've seen a lot, and done a lot more, so when I get stuck in, I give things my all, my best and my most. Clock's ticking ya know? We don't know how much time we're promised and I don't want to miss a drop.

I've become an Ambassador to California for the Goodwill Treaty for World Peace Goodwill Treaty for World Peace

Ove r41,000 names now!!!   Thank you friends around the world.

Events are being planned and lots of surprises to come on that front. I hope all of you will take a minute and sign.

he Newsreel Page for updates and "what's going on"!

So welcome to the end of days! One only has to watch tv to see how fast our world's spinning.

    Everything's bigger than life. All the news that's unfit to print is blasted out to us 24/7. It ain't cute, but it's ours. So, it's time to step up, gloves off, thinking caps firmly on at all times. I'm ready for anything, and Supremextreme is maxin' the millenium. Put on yo' Brave New Shoes and help me dance! We gonna get this millenium party started like it's 2010! We can do anything..........I love you like a rock, Susaye.



I'm amazed as we move so quickly into our future. It's been a heck of a year. A lot of gain, a lot of loss. A lot of grief, a lot of dross. (Not really all that much dross, it just rhymed.) I've been very in touch with myself and yet, not so in touch with others. But when I count it all up, I'm more thankful than I've ever been for the great blessings in my life.

    I've rediscovered the artistic place in my soul. When I was a teenager I felt my full creative powers pouring out of me. I've found that space in my heart and my head once again. Largely, because I became a small part of one the largest art communities in the world and on the web. There, I found encouragement from strangers; young and old, all bound together by the pencil, the pen, the paintbrush, paint, camera and technology. There, once again I was able to find acceptance not because of who people think I am, but because of what I can create. visit my DeviantArt "store"That was both enlightening and inspiring. All of this creativity pouring out on a daily basis from eight million artists, striving to be what they are born to be, made me realize how much my music and my art really mean to me.

    And so, I'm digging into myself, to bring out all the good gear I can find. Here's to the future for us all and here's to the creative spirit in us all. My art and my music, my words and my pictures in whatever form they may take, are from me and for me. Those who share in the joy are welcome; after all, all art is to be shared. But the explanation lies within each of us to translate.

    Who knows where we will all end up. With the world spinning out of control the way it is, and not one second guaranteed, I feel it's my duty to do everything I can in the time I have. So let's have some fun: Put out your best dishes, wear your best clothing, call all your friends and tell 'em you love them. Buy somebody flowers or buy them for yourself. Take a bubble bath. Laugh. Give up what you got inside. The night is young and so are we.


    Tempus fugit, innit? Time has surely flown since I first announced that my website would be up and running again and finally here we are. Destination: fun for me and hopefully, if your mind is open, fun for you too. This is a creative place, about many areas of creativity: Music, talent, art, clothing, games, jokes, laughter and tears, love and life. That is the human condition we can share.

    This is the beginning place for Supremextreme, the character of my imagination who will allow me to run rampant in the universe. Full of surprise and mystery, you will share her adventures here on our world and learn about her past and future purpose.

    The Extrememall is the place to visit our store and other retail outlets that will be available from around the world.

    Visit Susaye's World, and peek into my private and professional picture album.

    ArtSusaye is our gallery; please browse through, have a look at artwork for sale and some things not for sale (things you might never see otherwise, like pre-production animation drawing for the films we are putting together. Watch out for hidden places always, cause life IS full of surprises. (round these parts for sure)

    Our Newsreel is the place to find out what's happening mediawise: presskit, events, radio and video updates, music events, interviews, etc. The archives will hold whatever is not current.

    Those who know me, know I loooove to have a great time, but I am for good clean fun that the Chirren (That's children for the non-southern) can participate in. So, if you want to join in our Letters to Susaye section (which will include an interactive message board soon) you gotta keep it clean. In the meantime please drop me a line and say "hi". Tell me about your dog, your mom, your man, your job and your birthday, your new shoes, your baby's first tooth, where you think the Matrix will end up, will Sheridan ever be found by Louis and why Playstation is doper than Gamecube. Share your love and your hopes and dreams, regardless of height, weight, colour, age or religion. And remember if you don't believe in God, it's ok; He believes in you.

    Dollface Music International is where you will find out about the business of music. New talent will be featured and you can find out just what it takes to make it in the music business today.

Love you madly,
 Susaye

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