Thursday, September 30, 2010

"On His G's & Q's" -This Time Your Vote WILL Count!

Attention folks! I wanna make you guys aware of an important election going on that requires your vote our boy here, Mr. Jimmie Briggs, elected as GQ's prestigious Man of the Year award. Why? Well not only is he just an all around good brother. He is a GREAT MAN who is committed to being a part of the solution. He is an award wining journalist, author and a great father. Jimmie has worked tirelessly to bring attention and stop the atrocities which happen to women, girls and boys around the world particularly Africa and the Middle East. Trust me he DESERVES this award! His organization is an initiative to change the lack of respect & equality women face across the globe and here. The program addresses issues of domestic violence, rape, prostitution and trafficking and the importance of black men being involved to help raise our children. Please vote for him! NOW!

VOTE HERE
READ MORE HERE

"Star Struck!' =Two Dope Star Wars Games That Make Me Wanna PS3

Okay, so EVERY b'day I have this tradition of taking all of my loose change I saved up for the year down to the bank, to trade it in for some cold hard cash. Then treat myself to something that I wouldn't normally go out and buy or been putting off buying. This year the "grand prize" (to myself) went to a PS3 and a few games to keep myself occupied during the cold months to come. I it looks like I did it just in time cause I peeped that some HEAT is coming out for the Playstation 3 that will keep me busy well into the Spring months too! Here's just two that happen to be Star Wars related titles that look like winners!


Wednesday, September 29, 2010

"The Grass Is Always (Cee-Lo) Green..." -Cee-Lo Green Apple Sauces NYC Live

From Goodie Mob to Gnarls Barkley to now doing his thang thang for dolo! And it seems like with each reinvention Cee-Lo Green just keeps getting BETTER! Well folks you can witness the rebirth of this underrated artist live on stage performing tunes from his upcoming release "the Lady Killer."

Thurs. Oct.7th
CEE-LO GREEN Live!
The Fillmore At Irving Plaza-17 Irving Pl.
Showtime 8:00pm

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

"Bright Lights, Big Pity!"-Pt.1 Of My Vegas Birthday Wknd

I'm a firm believer that instead of reminiscing about the past, one should focus on creating NEW memories! So this year for my birthday, I was pleasantly surprised to a trip to Vegas to getaway for some "electric relaxation." So I quickly packed my stuff (clothes, camera, cash), headed to the airport at a time in the morning where even GOD is still sleeping, disrobed for security (loose change, shoes, belt, watch, wallet, iPhone & iPod) for a 5 hr flight in a tight middle seat between to hefty passengers and treated to CHIPS & A SODA(?!) for sunny Las Vegas. Once we arrived we were greeted by not a car service driver, but the relentless 90+ heat saying "Welcome to Vegas BABY!" Now, I KNOW you've heard almost legendary tales about guys (and girls) drunken adventures out west but today I come to you with a different side of Vegas. A Vegas of yesterday, a Vegas once run but mob money, glitz and glamour, and the home of the Rat Pack and the background for Scorsese's movie classic "Casino!" Sorry to disappoint you but the highlight of my trip wasn't a night of alcohol induced random sex with a bride to be, or a quicky wedding w/some budding Cali model/actress looking to piss off her ex. It was (for me) a walk down (neon) memory lane in awe of all the old huge neon signs that once was the symbolist of Sin City. It was my last day there so we (G 'Ski & I) took a guided tour through "the Boneyard" of the Neon Museum (click on name for info). Now they make up sign some wack waiver not to use the photos taken, but OBVIOUSLY I said f**k it only cause you NEED to know & visit this place on your next trip out there! If not for the history, but also to personal witness the sheer SIZE of these things, they're ENORMOUS! I'd get into the history of the signs but I'll leave that to the experts to do that when you visit. I was scheming on just HOW could I get one of those niffy "M's" back home to BK, but imagine getting THAT through the metal detector!


"Rap Is Outta (Remote) Control!!"- Hip Hop Quietly Sneak(er)ing On The Tube

Ok Diggy Simmons gets featured in a Verizon (I think I'm correct) commercial, then Kanye's "Power" gets attached to the Social Network (Facebook) trailers (BTW* did you peep 'Ye's cameo on the Cleveland Brown show?). Now THIS?!? Jim Jones AND Rick Ross has sneaker beef?!? LOL! How ironic is it that BOTH artists are featured in two different sneaker commercials huh? Peep how one gets a co-sign from Dame Dash, and the other is backed by Jay-Z...huh!? Jones filmed his on location in Harlem, while Ross's is shot in Brooklyn...curious again? Neither one is shown actually WEARING the product advertised in the commercial too! Hmmm the mystery continues...."Jim Ross" & "Rick Jones" are names of interning PAs that worked on on set of these joints...WOW! I've said TOO much already, you figure this one out on your own homie!




"Rock A Fela!" -Updates In The World Of Fela!

Lately it seems like this "FELA!" thing is REALLY taking off now huh? First Jada, Will, ?uestlove, & Jay-Z co-sign the play once it moves to Broadway, Now Patti Labelle joins the cast as Fela's mom dukes! Also the soundtrack is charting on billboard. Plus this new news that Mon. a FREE concert is going to be held in Dumbo inside that new Brooklyn Bridge Park! Whoever their PR person is, give that man/woman a RAISE! Well here's the details to the event on Monday, I'll see you there lawn seat in hand:

Monday, Oct. 4th
St. Ann's Warehouse presents
FELA! -A Free Concert on Pier 1 in Brooklyn Brid­ge Park (Directions)

The music of Fela Kuti
Sahr Ngaujah & the band from FELA! on Broadway
Aaron Johnson, Music Director
6:30PM
Lawn capacity is limited
First come, first served

FELA! -Water Get No Enemy (B'way soundtrack)

Sunday, September 26, 2010

"Get Chalked Out In Brooklyn!" -Getting Creative On The Side(walk)

YES! There ARE other things going on in Brooklyn on Sunday besides the Atlantic Antic folks! Check this out!


















Waverly to Washington: Visible Inc. Art Collective has organized a sidewalk chalk contest for all ages – "CHALK WALK" with an “under the sea” theme! Register by emailing or on the day of at the sign-up booth. Each contestant will be provided with chalk and 6’x6’ of space to use. Winners will be determined by public voting in a number of categories, with prizes donated by the Pratt Store! Judging takes place at 4pm! If you prefer a different medium, Clinton Hill Hardware has donated paint and supplies for an ‘open painting area’, with plenty of cardboard canvas to go around. Also plenty of space to sit and watch the action here while you enjoy a drink and a bite.

"Come Follow Me Into The Matrix"