n a i m: pronounced - Naeem
I'm glad to say I'm represented by the FELTON GROUP..
I realized that despite the fact that alot of individuals on this site are doing big things, you have so many haters that it is hard to see the other side..
WOW!
Just know that the hate is turning me into the biggest underdog you will ever see..
And just know that the underdog ALWAYS WIN!!!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!! :
If you noticed I haven't granted your request to be a friend then the light bulb should go on that "Wow! I didn't leave him a message introducing myself or explaing the purpose of the friend request..."
(note: before you request to add me it would be nice for an introduction. If you have an interest in working with me please don't hesitate to leave a message. If you would like to add me as a friend for social purposes then you can do so on my myspace link listed above . My friends on this site is limited to a few, mainly those who I have, am, or will work with.)
Announcement! :
I was casted for Sex & THE CITY 2, four roles in Law & Order all in the same day of production, Step-Up 3D & Beyond, and was in an off Broadway Play..
My model experinence include but not limited to:
*Runway
*Commercial
*High Fashion
*Lingerie/underwear
*Tv/Movie appearances.
(one nude shoot as of yet but actively anticipating working with a good photographer to grasp a side of me I don't know exist...)
My strongest feature to date are my eyes, lips (at times nose), and body. My extremeties are well portioned and would like to go into parts modeling also. I'm a dude that is never ending when it comes to changing and expanding. So with that I can guarantee any photographer, model(s), designer, make-up artist, etc., that I can deliver whatever is needed and much much more.
As you can see from my book that I have experience in this wonderful occupation but..
I was into acting, singing, and dancing since I was a youngin. At the time all of this started to happen, I had shortly recorded my first hip-hop album, my group was in negotiations with Sony and were being feature performers at key locations around NY, and had been in several tv productions. I met this photographer (c r Images) who wanted to expand his book and from that first moment I stood in front of him I was being snapped @ ever since! From that point on my long-time friend and designer/stylist/make-up artist took me on as his first male model. He groomed me from head to toe on poses, posture, runway walking, etc. I actually felt like I was on a male version of America's Next Top Model. After I built up a book I was sent on my very first runway show (Designer: Airfficial and Belchez) and I absolutely put the show under the ground. There was some established models there and they came up to me and was flooding me with compliments and good critiques. I was then featured in a music video which I was personally selected by the director to be in. One thing I can say is that I'm glad I didn't have to face panel... lol... If there was a male version of ANTM I know hands down I'd be a cycle winner.
Some of the other things I do and get into: Hip-Hop (artist) with album "End of da Beginning", Acting (featured in Moby's music video "Lift Me Up", Biggie's movie: Notorious B.I.G., TeleMundo, etc.), Aviation (student pilot), Culinary Arts, and there's more...
One just never knows...
Tracks and additional media can be found on myspace and facebook using the e-mail below...
naim_keyes@rocketmail.com
Also listed below is a few of the things I've accomplised..
However, Full Bio: available upon request!
Film:
JUST WRIGHT
SEX & the CITY 2
STEP-UP 3D & BEYOND
TOXIC ORANGES
THE TESTED
THREE GIRLS
NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
SUPERFICIAL
Television:
AMERICA'S MOST WANTED!
LAW & ORDER & SVU: I've been casted for a 3rd time..
PEOPLES’ COURT
NEWLY WED SHOW
BUSTED!
THE FILTHY RICH SHOW
PREMIO DE LA GENTE
IYANLA
LIFE & STYLE
Theater:
THE ROMANCE
WALLS OF DARKNESS
FUNNY THING HAPPENED
ON THE WAY TO THE
FORUM
VENETIAN TWINS
Commercials:
STERLING BANK
Music Videos:
JAY-Z, KANYE WEST, & RHIANNA'S "RUN THIS TOWN!"
MOBY'S "LIFT ME UP"
SAMAR NEWSOMES'S "EVERY LITTLE BIT.."
Music:
"SPIRITS.." - background vocals(singing)
"END OF DA BEGINNING!" hip-hop album (member of groug -Infinite Disciples)
Performances of tracks from "END of DA BEGINNING include different locations within NY ex., Neva Lounge, Club O's, etc..
Modeling:
Print: Recent Photo Shoot in Queens, NY
Theme: I LOVE NY..
Runway: Designers - AIRFFICIAL, BELCHEZ
Opportunity Note:
When someone extends you an
opportunity to shine, don't take it for granted. Do what you
do to prove to that person that you are worth the risk and
that you'll exceed their expectations. Every opportunity
afforded to me, I felt it was my duty not to let them down. I
knew that, that opportunity could've been given to someone
else. You have alot of individuals in the world that are so big
headed that they lose out on so many opportunities just
because they couldn't humble themselves. You don't want to
be one of those people. Just know that there is always room
for self-improvement. Come on set or into the
production/project with a positive energy and it will seriously
reward you..
In regards to work and the trade of work, I'm pretty much flexible. You should approach me with as much respect as you think you deserve. So if one of your versions of disrespect is to leave comments or messages mentioning a casting, open-call, audition, etc., and it's just a means to draw folks to you to get money from them to help mark your financial success rather than your "body of work" success, then you don't need to be doing things like that here. I do not participate in such activities i.e., having that done to me or me doing that to somebody else, and prima donna attitudes. I strive to be as professional as possible and I believe that when I'm approached for work or industry related events that you are in the same frame of mind.
Thankyou! for all the love and support
REAL TALK!
Be Blessed!
*note: nudes photo shoots are only considered on the basis of artistic direction
I want to add to my book themes and concepts I'm currently lacking such as a multi-model, water, etc...
I've been told by a number of sources that I'm so easy to work with...
Why not take the time to find out?!?
I had the utmost honor working with this wonderfully dedicated and extremely talented crew! (below...)
UPDATE:
I've laid my first vocal background for a classic track "Spirits!"
I'm going to go back to the studio to drop more lyrics for a second hip-hop album..
