Love is maturation. What did Jay-Z really mean when he first announced retirement during The Black Album? Perhaps the decision was based on his stage in life. Or maybe his unconditional love for music would not allow him to stay away permanently.

Love is reflection. What is it that compels the human subconscious to separate itself from that which it loves, only to return? How are we driven to constantly seek solutions to inconsequential problems? Is it because love is strong? Or humans are weak?

Love is addiction. Familiarity. Convenience. Discomforting comfort. For Jigga, the action of returning to the game may have been productive in many ways. For everyone else, deciding not to leave behind what one loves may obstruct happiness and success.



I got 99 Problems. Before this Series, I had 100. Love thyself. Healing.

Hudson Yards. Round 2. Recognize the Met Gala themes? Play along.



The largest real estate venture. Ever. Developed by Related and Oxford.

West side vibes. Stealing the attention from Chelsea Market, indeed HY.



Numerical names, no confusion there. 10, 30, 50, and 55 for the office.

Hello Tapestry, SAP, L’Oréal. The first major players to call HY home.



Condos at 15 and 35 Hudson Yards. The views. Plenty, in all directions.

“Live where it all comes together.” Near full occupancy. Doubts, averted.



Curated. Drone, handheld, tripod. All captured during 7 different days.

Graded. Film color application with blue shadows. A lot of graininess.



Glance to the west. Massive New Jersey townhomes perched on cliffs.

Yet half the price of a Manhattan studio apartment. Gotta pay to play.



Do Not Lose Yourself

My goodness, 57 strong. It is hard to believe that Series is approaching 5 years. Looking back at how it all started, January 2015; what a necessary journey of heartaches and achievements. What I have always found most enjoyable about Series is its rawness.

Over the years, Series has received its fair share of backlash, threats, and uncensored hate. Though consistently, the opposition is overshadowed by demonstrations of genuine support each month by the growing witnesses of what Series has to offer.

And through it all, I have never allowed the support or dislike to change who I am or how my feelings are expressed. From month 1 to 57 and beyond, Series remains that same smart-ass voice. Because I know who I am becoming and refuse to lose myself.