In Rotation: Raquel Ultra Sanchez
Raquel Ultra Sanchez
CEO/Designer extraordinare
Alphabet City Design + Marketing
NYC
Aspirations: To take over the world as a superdesigner and super producer (house and hip-hop).
History: One of the first (if not the first) hip-hop street promoters in Miami in the early 90's.
Projects: Partner in ThinkSoul and Sly Foxx, entrepreneur, and occasional DJ
MCs: Large Pro, Kool G Rap, Mos Def, OC, Pharaoh Monche, Brotha J, Heather B, Rakim, and Jay-Z.
DJs: Kerri Chandler, Tony Humphries, Dimitri from Paris, Osunlade, DooWop, Pete Rock, Premier, and Babu.
Music: See above, Wayne Wonder, Marcia Griffiths, Helen Merrill, Chet Baker, Faith, Dela, and too many more to mention in classics, house, hip-hop, reggae/dub, latin, and jazz.
Magazines: HOW, Communication Arts, Wallpaper, Flaunt, XXL, Dime, Time Out NY, and Mac Addict.
Likes: candles, incense, silk, velvet, interior decor, gourmet cooking, house music, progressive hip-hop, positivity, design, cleanliness, neatness, NYC, Chicago, DC, magazines, eclectic jewelry, tattoos, spontaneity, surprises, honesty, lounges, silver anything, romance, networking, record stores, independent film, exploring the city, poetry, faith, good vibes, spas, afro/Latino-centricity, making your voice heard, moving forward, and making moves!
Cocktails: Mojito and Baileys with Grand Marnier.
Food: Indian, Cuban, Mexican, Cajun, Tapas, and Seafood.
Adjectives: Strong, committed, outspoken, saucy Scorpio, compassionate, giving, thoughtful, neat freak, and clean freak.
Motivation: Whatever I do, I do it with all the passion I have. I give everything I do 110% or more. The thrill of the kill inspires me to great extremes, but the fact that I can give entities an image and look is the ultimate thrill. I live for the networking, the collaborations and partnerships, the fact that the branding of my clients was/is up to me, and the great things the future bring. My passion and drive keep me going. The power of knowledge, self-esteem and ambition can create great things. The only way is up!
For more info, visit Alphabet City Design + Marketing
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Replies: 26
posted by: Susan @ 04/15/04: 12:12 PM EST
Your creative skills cannot be matched! Nice to see you on the home page!!
posted by: Erin @ 04/15/04: 03:03 PM EST
Raquel, we've been down since day 1 and you've always "kept it real"...keep doing what you're doing so the whole world will know :)
posted by: toni @ 04/15/04: 03:03 PM EST
you know your the shit!!!!
posted by: Sweeti(Marie) @ 04/15/04: 03:03 PM EST
Its is a pleasure to know you and to have you work on Deliverance each and every month! Peace Chica
posted by: charles @ 04/15/04: 03:03 PM EST
congratulations to a beautiful and talented young lady. Keep up the good work.
posted by: Leo "The Lion" @ 04/15/04: 03:03 PM EST
Peace Raquel:
It's great to see a Queen on the Crusade. Much love to you, a well deserved honor Ultra. Peace
posted by: deka @ 04/15/04: 05:05 PM EST
as a fellow urban guerilla myself, I have great respect for anyone pushing the limits on creativity. don't stop until you leave the planet, nahmean? :)
posted by: ERIC @ 04/15/04: 05:05 PM EST
Great picture. Great interview. You will succeed because you work at what you want.
posted by: Ace Beat Music @ 04/15/04: 08:08 PM EST
One of the BEST in Design and Marketing
the girl knows her stuff everybody
luv U Ultra
posted by: Bobby Bodega @ 04/15/04: 09:09 PM EST
The girl is def on point biz wise...to bad I dropped the ball...much props & cont success!
posted by: sammyrock @ 04/15/04: 10:10 PM EST
Wonderful person and a true proffessional of the trade.Much love to Miss Ultra for making our scene continue in the right direction.Love from ALL the CyberJamz Internet Radio broacasters....
posted by: IDLEMIND1999 @ 04/16/04: 12:12 AM EST
She's at the top of her game.... and most other people's too. You gotta love her...I do.
posted by: Jacque @ 04/16/04: 04:04 AM EST
Good shit ma! Keep doing what you do and we will make it happen!
posted by: KaMaRiA @ 04/16/04: 08:08 AM EST
Peace Sista-Love, Glad to know you are still moving and shaking! You are doing very well for yourself. Keep it up.
Kamaria
posted by: ohsokool @ 04/16/04: 09:09 AM EST
I have yet to meet the talent after all this time, but we run in simular circles and have a love for music and art - so its inevitable we will! Keep it movin !
posted by: KWON @ 04/16/04: 10:10 AM EST
PEACE RAQUEL,I'M GLAD TO SEE THAT YOUR GETTING THE PROPS YOU DESERVE SO DON'T EVER LET "NOBODY STEAL YOUR SHINE OR STAND IN YOUR WAY".
posted by: Silhouette @ 04/16/04: 12:12 PM EST
Keep doin' it Sis!!! You got the goods.
posted by: kayo! @ 04/16/04: 01:01 PM EST
do your thing lady. Its great to work with you and many and more things to come. lets get it!
posted by: Raquel aka ultra @ 04/16/04: 03:03 PM EST
Muchas gracias peoples! Much love to you all and thanks for the luvluv! xoxo
posted by: Leslie @ 04/17/04: 09:09 AM EST
Aiiight lady!!! Getting your well deserved props!! This woman is serious people, don't mess with her unless you are as committed! Keep on lady, so proud to bear witness to what you have accomplished you are inspiring!
Leslie
posted by: Trindee @ 04/17/04: 12:12 PM EST
Keep doing your thing, Ms. Ultra. Your designs are serious. Much respect to you!!
posted by: Froglips @ 04/20/04: 11:11 AM EST
Hey U,
Sorry that I'm late, but I usually don't hit the front all that much. Shout out to you and your accomplishments. You are a very diverse person and your tastes show that you are open to new cultures and new ideas. That's says a lot about you, Rock on!
posted by: Bionic6 @ 04/20/04: 01:01 PM EST
WEPA!!!! Do your thing mami!! Consistency is her greatest asset!!
posted by: Savoir-Faire @ 04/21/04: 01:01 PM EST
Continued success Raquel! You know how I feel...I have found that your motivation and desire is unparalleled! You are a definite inspiration.
:)
posted by: mom @ 04/21/04: 05:05 PM EST
I'm proud of you!
posted by: djje87 @ 05/04/04: 10:10 AM EST
Congrats lady! It's about time the props started pouring in! Big Ups to a hard working and very talented woman in the industry! Ya done good ma! Now go get some rest! LOL!
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