Today’s Lesson: Ja booty is a country in Africa next to Ethiopia.

A man came to fix my car window, the one that got smashed in front of upper playground. He’s from Djibouti, Africa. Me and J. Have been throwing around “JaBooty” as an inside joke for a couple of days. What a coincidence, I am immature… at times.

Rush and Devon from True . Holler at Rush if you need a finger pointed at you.

After True Me and The Wolf Pack stopped by Villains on haight were the girls of Villains fitted me and the wolf pack out with some free…what else VANS. Elene, I don’t want to butcher the spelling of the middle ones name, and Jenna hooked it up. Jenna’s always looking out.

These are the joints that i grabbed, they go!Went to Gabriella’s and Ali’s place for dinner, of MAMACLOTHING. We’re all on a diet so we just split a bowl of romaine; we didn’t even finish it.

Yea right!!! We eat like champions. We got down on some appetizers, pasta and dessert.

Thank you agian MAMA Clothing…this MAMA joint is Genius!!! MAMA x Montana paints

Today’s Lesson: A day with Andrea of “HOUSE OF MAMASAN”

Back in 2000 when i was a 16, me and Rush went all the way to Pittsburgh to see a show. At this show i bought “Mind Over Matter” by Zion-I. Zion’s lyrics over Amp Lives beats proved to be a life altering experience. “This CD changed my life” and I can only say that about one CD.
Till this day i have Mind Over Matter on rotation. Don’t get it twisted they rock even harder live. Who else plays the drum machine live? Honestly.

So thanks to Drea I got an opportunity to do styling for Zion-I and fit them for custom hoodies as well.

^HomeRoom Bandana

A true pleasure to meet him/them in person

Than me and Andrea headed out for some Ethiopian food in Berkeley. Picked up Young L from “The Wolf Pac” along the way. He just got signed to Jive records and …he was rocking VANS.

and just when i thought the day couldn’t get any better Andrea BAPE’D ME OUT!!!!
it was a Kodak moment!. ‘DREA THANK YOU!!! i got you.

Today’s Lesson: A lot of people don’t know what i do, so here it is - Dean. ALVAL

I’m a full time student studying finance and marketing @SFSU, i work for FIVEFOUR clothing, i also manage an up and coming star. RUSHone.

Picture from my photoshoot for Rush last year. (My partner NIKO is pursuing a career in the music industry aswell in Atlanta. Don’t be surprised when you see him on def jam in the future. It’s the IVY LEEGUE.)

RUSHone’s album is almost done. It’s beautiful.

Featuring production from
-3SR
-Dug Infinite
-Optik
-Mezmetic
-BOAC
-Cee Roc
-Lost Roll Models
-Django

A lot of time was put into this project. The culmination of different producer styles gives the album a balance like non other. This album takes you on journey from provoking critical thought to being the perfect song for a summer day. Stay tuned, it’s time to balance out the rap scene. Hip-Hop is BACK!!!!!

-Dean. ALVAL

Today’s Lesson: How do you know where your going, if you don’t know where you come from? Look back to the past.

The Pharcyde - Drop

Today’s Lesson: The best birthday presents are the most unique ones

The NIKE ID’s arrived today. Everything is patent leather except whats in “Vegas Gold”. These are bout to rock-fresh with one of the HomeRoom women’s hoodies.

Shouts to Gabriella of mamclothing for taking this pic of her husband Ali(left) and me (right) at the Foreign Family party in S.F. and yes that is a HomeRoom hoodie.

The inspiration for this hoddie was a dress that i saw from the 1880’s on “The Antique Road Show” and the lining was inspired by Miami vice meets 21 jump street from the 1980’s. Just to give a contrast of what a hundred years will do to fashion.

Welcome to HomeRoom.
I am Co-Dean. ALVAL
My partner is Co-Dean. Niko Villa

Today’s Lesson: How to start a company?
Make a rough draft mission statement

Everyone remembers HomeRoom, seeing people learn, venture and grow, going through four years of high school and yet having one thing constant; HomeRoom.

HomeRoom the company is embodying that philosophy. We are all growing together and learning along the way. Learn, venture, grow; HomeRoom will be here for you.

Its not just from Freshman to Senior year. It’s for Life.

Welcome to your HomeRoom