In my latest installment of Jason Tom's Monster Heartbeat Blog Cast is the Hawaii Beatbox Champions League recommended books and music. Good reads and ear candy. Scroll down and check them out.
I would like to hear from you. What are some of your book and music recommendations? Let me know in the comments section... at the jump.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS (GOOD READS)............
"Charlie's Victory" by Charlie & Lucy Wedemeyer with Gregg Lewis
"Moonwalk" by Michael Jackson
"Comeback & Beyond: How to Turn Your Setbacks into Comebacks" by Tim Storey
"Chase Your Dreams" by Julie Ertz
"Born for This: My Story in Music" by Bebe Winans
"The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child" by Tana Amen
MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS....
"Hush" by Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin
"Paper Music" by Bobby McFerrin and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
"The Mozart Sessions" by Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea
National Beatbox Day and Father's Day this month is special...
Jason Tom the Human Beatbox in Creation Production Season Three. Photo credit: Albert Moreno
As a man of faith, I am so grateful to have reprised my Human Beatbox artist role in the third installment of the God-centered Creation production that features ballet, dance, acrobatics, contemporary, jazz, human beatbox, and music presented by Prisma Dance and directed by Nicole Lam. Creation was inspired by Genesis chapter 1; and Romans chapter 1 verse number 20.
Jason Tom the Human Beatbox in Creation Production Season Three. Photo credit: Albert Moreno
I uploaded this beatbox video last night in celebration of a successful Creation third season. I dedicate this one in memory of my father and in honor of fathers on this Father's Day month. I love you and I miss you Dad!
This third season, I beatboxed with an amazing Creation cast and crew this past Pentecost weekend three weekends ago and this past Memorial Day and Trinity Sunday weekend two weekends ago. I already miss Creation as I type. It's a joy to have been a part of this season's wonderful Creation production cast and crew. I love Prisma Dance's choreography and Nicole Lam's direction in Creation. It's a splendor to be a part of Creation. I appreciate Nicole Lam and the Prisma Dance family.
Creation Production Season Two cast and crew.
In the past two Creations, I rocked varsity jackets with a snapback as headwear, but this season, I rocked a varsity jacket and headwear that featured the "Honolulu Blue Lion" of the Detroit Lions as my human beatbox artistic way to symbolize "Jesus the Lion of Judah." My nickname for this Creation season three was "Mr. Blueberry Man." Love it!
Jason Tom the Human Beatbox in Creation Production Season One. Photo Credit: Albert Moreno
Last year, I was proposed to be in Israel and then back in the United States for a lead human beatbox artist role for another production. I honored my word on reprising my human beatbox artist role for Creation production's third season. No further word on the other production that would've begun in Israel as they were recently impacted by circumstances, but my intercessory prayers go out to Israel.
Right at this moment, I pray for the restoration of peace for the Israeli, Jewish and Arab people as there are ongoing challenges.
I pray for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit's hedge of protection for Israeli, Jewish and Arab people.
I stumbled upon gems in popular culture when I Googled "Detroit Lions"..... the LIONS, established in 1934, are NFL world champions of 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957. What can I say? Our 2018, 2019, and 2020 National Football League seasons were rough. It's about time we turn things around with our new owner Sheila Ford Hamp, new general manager Brad Holmes, new head coach Dan Campbell, new assistant head coach Duce Staley, our new coaching staff, and our new QB1 Jared Goff. Let's bite kneecaps LIONS!!!
Congratulations to Detroit Lions photographer Jeff Nguyen on winning first place in the "action category" and "Photo of the Year" in the Dave Boss Award of Excellence with his entry "Pocket Full of Dreams" in the 53rd Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest for the 2020 NFL season. "The image depicts Lions running back Adrian Peterson jumping through a perfectly formed hole in the line of scrimmage against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Ford Field in Detroit." -Pro Football Hall of Fame
Eminem rocking a Chalk Line Detroit Lions Varsity Jacket when his "Marshal Mathers LP 2" record went platinum.
Eminem rocking his Chalk Line Detroit Lions Varsity Jacket for his Berserk live performance on the "Le Grand Journal" French Talk Show.
EPSN Magazine's Music Issue: Pro Football Hall of Fame Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson and multi-platinum rap artist Eminem in a Chalk Line Detroit Lions royal blue and white Varsity Jacket at St Andrews Theater in Detroit, Michigan. Photo credit: Matthias Clamer
G-Unit's 50 Cent in a Detroit Lions Satin Full-Snap Jacket.
Tom Hardy as "Eddie Brock" rocking the NFL Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Marvel's "Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage" is set to release on September 24th.
Photography - Matthias Clamer - ESPN Magazine - Jeff Nguyen - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Film - Disney - Tom Hardy as "Eddie Brock" - Brandon T. Jackson as "Aaron Foley" - Marvel - Eddie Murphy as "Axel Foley"
Sports - WR Nate Burleson - QB Jared Goff - WR Calvin "Megatron" Johnson - RB Adrian Peterson - RB Barry Sanders
Hip Hop Music - Rapper 50 Cent - Rapper Eminem - Rapper Big Sean - Beatboxer Jason Tom
Fashion - Air Jordan - Casio G-Shock - Chalk Line - Action Sportswear's FanaticU - Gameday Detroit - G-iii Sports Apparel by Carl Banks - Ty Mopkins - NFL Shop - Nike - Starter
I am excited that Detroit Lions' drafted Oregon Ducks' offensive lineman and American Samoan native Penei Sewell. Great pick. Let's go Detroit Lions on our road to being playoff contenders and Super Bowl champions. Restore the roar.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, offensive lineman Penel Sewell, and head coach Dan Campbell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
In support of the Detroit Lions, below is Eddie Murphy as "Axel Foley" in Beverly Hills Cop II and III wearing the iconic Detroit Lions Letterman Jacket.
Eddie Murphy as "Axel Foley" rocking the iconic Detroit Lions Letterman Jacket.
Eddie Murphy as "Axel Foley" rocking the iconic Detroit Lions Letterman Jacket.
Eddie Murphy as "Axel Foley" rocking the iconic Detroit Lions Letterman Jacket.
The NFL has licensed two official Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Axel Foley jackets that commemorates the 25th and 30th anniversary of Beverly Hills Cop II. Great Detroit Lions collector jackets to sport. I ordered these at Motor City's Fanatic U and Gameday Detroit.
Will there be an official NFL 35th anniversary and third release? The Detroit Lions could be teasing for the latest installment of the "Beverly Hills Edition" Axel Foley jacket.
NFL, G-III Sports, and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Carl Banks licensed the first official release of the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Axel Foley Letterman Jacket that commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Beverly Hills Cop II.
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson "All Day" in the NFL Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Limited Edition" Axel Foley letterman jacket. Video by Detroit Lions and Game On.
Beatboxer Jason Tom rocking the NFL Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Limited Edition" Axel Foley letterman jacket.
Beatboxer Jason Tom sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket.
NFL quarterback Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Jeff Nguyen
NFL quarterback Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Jeff Nguyen
NFL quarterback Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Jeff Nguyen
NFL quarterback Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Jeff Nguyen
NFL quarterback Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Jeff Nguyen
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back Adrian Peterson sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Detroit Lions and Game On
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back Adrian Peterson sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Detroit Lions and Game On
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back Adrian Peterson sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Detroit Lions and Game On
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back Adrian Peterson sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Detroit Lions and Game On
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back Adrian Peterson sporting the Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Photo by: Detroit Lions and Game On
NFL, Starter, G-III Sports by Carl Banks, and fashion designer Ty Mopkins licensed the second official release of the Detroit Lions Starter "Beverly Hills Edition" Satin Full Snap Varsity Jacket that commemorates the 30th Anniversary of Beverly Hills Cop II.
Former NFL wide receiver and Good Morning Football host Nate Burleson at the NFL Draft rocking the Detroit Lions Starter "Beverly Hills" Satin Varsity Jacket.
Former NFL wide receiver and Good Morning Football host Nate Burleson rocking the Detroit Lions Starter "Beverly Hills" Satin Varsity Jacket.
My affinity for letterman jackets and outerwear began when I caught Michael Jackson and his date Ola Ray in the iconic Thriller short film. Michael Jackson in the varsity jacket with a red wool body and yellow leather sleeve with the big letter "M." That stood out to me from the get go.
I've steadily been building my outerwear and varsity jacket wardrobe through the years for human beatbox concerts, conferences, endeavors, collaborative projects, and productions. The latest addition to my outerwear and letterman jacket collection are these BlackByrd Goods varsity jackets. They fit comfortably and feel so good. I highly recommend my blog readers to check out their leather goods, products, and apparel.
I am excited about the news of the Detroit Lions' new quarterback Jared Goff, from Hollywood to the Motor City. Yes, the Honolulu Blue and Silver has had rough seasons in Motown. We have not won a single playoff game in a long time and we have not ever appeared in a Super Bowl. I am excited about the direction that the Lions are now heading. With the Lions front office president Rod Wood and our new owner Sheila Ford Hamp's hiring of the Lions' new general manager Brad Holmes, new head coach Dan Campbell, new assistant head coach Duce Staley, and new coaching staff. As a Detroit Lions and Beverly Hills Cop fan, I would like to add the Detroit Lions' G-III Beverly Hills edition varsity jacket to my collection.
Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in the Detroit Lions' Beverly Hills Cop Varsity Jacket.
Jared Goff sporting the Detroit Lions G-III Sports Beverly Hills Edition Letterman Jacket at his introductory press conference.
And yes, my affinity for outerwear and letterman jackets, really, it began from watching the iconic Thriller short film. It was the Thriller varsity jacket that got me hooked. The Michael Jackson Thriller varsity jacket is still one of my favorites in my ongoing outerwear and letterman jacket collection.
Here are photos of Michael Jackson, me (Jason Tom), Chris Brown, Kanye West, and Heidi Klum rocking the Thriller letterman jacket.
Jason Tom sporting the authentic and iconic Michael Jackson Thriller varsity jacket in a live show.
Chris Brown sporting the Thriller varsity jacket in a live concert.
Kanye West in the Thriller varsity jacket with Anja Rubik.
Heidi Klum dressed as a werewolf in the Thriller letterman jacket.
EPSN Magazine's Music Issue: Pro Football Hall of Fame Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson and multi-platinum rap artist 
Tom Hardy as "Eddie Brock" rocking the NFL Detroit Lions "Beverly Hills Edition" Letterman Jacket. Marvel's "Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage" is set to release on September 24th.
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Detroit Lions Penel Sewell. Photo credit: Jeff Nguyen
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL running back 
