Beantown to Chi-Town-"Thank Me Later, Really" Vlog #1

On June 15th, 2010 Drake's long awaited debut album "Thank Me Later" dropped and it was also the same day I went to Chicago to chase my dreamof becoming a professional basketball player. I have been filming my personal documentary "Make Your Own Lane: The Other Jay" since December 31st, 2009 going into the new decade. I stopped filming for the documentary on June 9, 2010 (my littile brother's birthday) and I'm currently editing the piece which I plan to release in early September. Here is my 1st video blog since filming the documentary, it is simply my trip from Boston to Chicago starting with a J.Cole drop and "Who Dat" snippets followed by Jeezy's "Illin" snippets and I tried to keep the soundtrack with new artist but I haven't heard a hook like that since Pac was alive! Next is Wiz Khalifa "The Statement" snippets, clearly the best song off of his Kush and Orange Juice mixtape and it fit the visual of the plane so well and last but not least Drake's"Thank Me Now" snippets. I'm not dissing him by titling the video "Thank Me Later, Really" I'm simply asking you all to thank me later as I promise I will give the people entertainment they love and are inspired by. So big up to Drake on all his success and I felt I had to document this day in Hip Hop History as well as my life history as I chase my ultimate dream as a child. Look for video blogs coming weekly and bi-weekly. P.S. I was cheering for the Celtics in this years finals because I'm from MA$$ but I was happy to see Kobe get his 5thtoo because everyone doubted him when he was with Shaq. Oh yeah and my dude Ron Ron, I wanted him to get a ring too, not only that but it launched his rap career because "Champions" is the hottest track he ever made! You can not like the C's but no one expected them to get to the title and they are already Champs, never underestimate the heart of a champion...thank me later, really.

Shannon scores 1,500 career points to make GNAC history

Shannon scores 1,500 career points to make GNAC history

02/11/10

Guard Jeremy Shannon '10 just became the sixth player in the history of the Emerson College men's basketball program to score 1,500 career points, since Emerson joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1984. Shannon accomplished the milestone in the February 6 game against Albertus Magnus College. Shannon entered the game needing 21 points to surpass the mark, and dropped in 20 in the first half. He hit a layup within 47 seconds of the second half for career point numbers 1,500 and 1,501. Shannon is the first men's player in the history of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) to score 1,500 points, grab 500 rebounds, and dish out 300 assists. He is the most honored Emerson basketball player since three-time All-America Rob Hennigan '04. In his first three years, Shannon has been an All-Conference performer three times. In 2008 and 2009, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in the GNAC and was also the Conference Player of the Year in 2008. Following his junior year, he was named the Emerson College male Student-Athlete of the Year. Prior to this season, Shannon was named a pre-season All-American, by D3Hoops.com. "Jeremy was being recruited by Division I programs until he hurt his knee in high school," Emerson Coach Hank Smith said. "After that, he kind of fell off their radar. We're extremely fortunate to have someone of his talent at this level." In the February 6 game, Shannon had 29 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and three steals. He also had a 29 point/12 rebound game the prior week. He is currently the only player in the Conference to be ranked in the top 15 in seven different individual categories. As impressive as his point totals are, his rebounding skills are even more eye-opening. Shannon is third in the GNAC in defensive rebounds. He also leads the Conference in assists per game and is second in steals per game. As he nears the end of his career, however, Shannon's ultimate goal—a GNAC Championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament—is yet unrealized. The Lions are currently in third place in the GNAC standings by virtue of a tiebreaker with St. Joseph's College; and if the current standings hold over the last four games of the regular season, the Lions will have only one home playoff game as they pursue that dream. But playing on the road doesn't faze Shannon. He has scored 22 points at #2 St. Joseph's College and 18 at #1 Albertus Magnus College this season. Shannon hopes to continue to play basketball after graduation and has been in discussions about playing professionally in Europe. Smith feels that is a strong possibility. "Jeremy is so skilled in so many different parts of the game any team would be crazy not to want him…he can score from inside and outside, he's a great passer, an extremely intelligent rebounder, and obviously a superior defender. What coach wouldn't want a player like that?"

Statik Selektah...100 Proof: The Hangover Drop/Interview

If your really love Hip Hop go and support Statik Selektah's new album, 100 Proof: The Hangover! I want to give a big shoutout to Stat and the whole Showoff Records crew for coming through to WERS 88.9 and representing MA$$. Check out more footage coming soon including the Statik Selektah interview and the 100 Proof: The Hangover Listening Party and Album Release Party!

1,000 pts, 500 rebs & 300 asts

The 2009-2010 basketball season has truly set itself apart from the rest. The Great Northeast Athletic Conference has had three athletes shatter GNAC basketball records thus far. Earlier this month, Iman Davis (Emmanuel College) and Jessica Mellen (Rivier College) each broke the women's 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 300 assists record. Now, Jeremy Shannon from Emerson College is the first male basketball player to reach the accomplishment.

Although injured early in the season, Jeremy Shannon, did not let anything get in his way of the basket. As soon as he was back on the court, he scored 22 points, tallied 11 rebounds, and totaled six assists to earn him a spot on the GNAC weekly Honor Roll. In eleven games, Shannon has scored 140 points averaging 12.7 per game. Also he has totaled 82 rebounds, 58 assists, and has a free throw percentage of .57.

Before the season began, Shannon was well known in the GNAC and across Division III. He was named to the D3Hoops.com Honorable Mention All-America team, which is only received by 25 Division III players nationwide for pre-season honors. Also during his basketball career, the 5'11'' guard earned such accolades as two-time GNAC Defensive Player of the Year, 2008 GNAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year as well as three-time All-Conference selection.

-Natalie West

Communications Specialist

Haiti Earthquake Reflection

BLESS THE PEOPLE OF HAITI, SUPPORT WYCLEF JEAN'S FOUNDATION OR ANY DONATIONS WILL HELP... J BONZIE, "CHANGE" ON THE SOUNDTRACK...

RIP Teddy Pendergrass, B-Ball & Avatar (Jan 9-18)

On January 13, 2010 an R&B icon, Teddy Pendergrass, passed away. He was a legend! A pioneer in R&B that helped many of today's artist develop their style by setting the precedent. "You Can't Hide From Yourself" is my favorite Teddy P song as it is the song that I came out of the locker room to at home games for my whole college career at the request of my Head Coach Hank Smith and one of the truest statements I ever heard. This interview was shot on January 18, 2010 a couple of hours after my college basketball team won our 6th game in a row. Although I was not playing up too the standard that I hold myself to, getting a WIN is all that is important when I hit the floor. On another note I finally saw AVATAR! It was a great movie, not so much because of the storyline but because of the one of a kind visuals and graphics. James Cameron's time was well spent on this project!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Decade Introduction (Dec 31-Jan 8)

Welcome to the Lane Makers Entertainment Documentary! This blogumentary will give you a first hand look at the journey of Lane Makers Entertainment CEO and Emerson College senior, J.Shannon. Jay is an Honorable Mention Division III Basketball All-American, WERS 88.9 FM's 1st Urban Assistant Program Director and CEO of Lane Makers Entertainment. You will see his life day in and day out from Dec 31st, 2009 throughout his last semester at Emerson College into the New Decade (2010) and beyond! The documentary will feature analysis and developments in Jay's life and interviews from the people and role models that have had an influence on his life. Again, welcome to the Lane Makers Entertainment Documentary!

P&V, "ON OUR WAY UP" ON THE SOUNDTRACK...