"Get Into The Party Life!" -Even Marvin Gaye Asked "What's Going On?"

Geez Louise! It's looking like this weekend is going be something SERIOUS if the weather acts right! I have a listing of events that has something for EVERYBODY! Let me jump right into it and give you the run down, just try to keep up!

SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2012
KeiStar Productions presents
FOREVER MICHAEL (III) -A Celebration Of
MJ'S Life & Musical Legacy
@FREE CANDY -905 Atlantic Avenue
(Off St. James Place)
Clinton Hill - BKNY
Doors 10:00PM-4:00AM
Music By: DJ SPINNA
Spinning All MJ Exclusives, Covers, Samples, etc
Admission $15 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21+
To Purchase Tickets Click Here 
 FOREVER MICHAEL

OR...
E.Z. Mo Breezy
(of Grits & Biscuits fame) present
"SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS" -80'S-90'S
@The Bowery Ballroom -6 Delancey Street

10pm-4am

Music by DJ Square Biz 80's 90's ALL NIGHT!
Admission $15
Purchase Tickets: boweryballroom.com/event
Dress Code: Comfortable but Fly
Event Purpose: To do the butt, moonwalk, running man, and tootsie roll at a good old-fashioned don’t wear anything too cute, tie up your hair, and bring a sweat towel dance party.

OR DURING THE DAY STOP BY...

 The 2012 Mermaid Parade

* The Parade will start at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue * The Parade will roll east to West 10th Street * at West 10th Street the Parade will turn south towards the boardwalk * cars and motorized floats can park on West 10th Street * At the Boardwalk, the marchers and push-pull floats will turn west and head towards West 15th Street * At West 15th Street, the Parade will disband

SUNDAY EVERYONE WILL BE IN ALL WHITE AT...

The Block Association + Showcase Entertainment present
"Vanilla Sky" - The All White Day Party and 2nd Edition Brunch Rooftop Series.
@Midtown 1015- 1015 2nd Avenue bet 53rd St. and 54th St.
Event starts @ 3pm-11pm 
Music by: DJ Kulcha & Danny Ocean 
Hosted By: Silky Valente'
Dress Code: All White fashionable, Hampton's style attire
NO Cover: Complimentary entry with mandatory RSVP to theBlockRSVP@gmail.com
#Vanillasky on Twitter

Bottle Packages
1. 2 bottles Grey Goose & Ciroc for $500
2. 2 bottles Patron & Grey Goose for $500
3. 3 bottles of Moscato for $100
4. 3 bottles 1 Moet Champagne & 2 bottles of Moscato for $250

THEN FINALLY IN TWO WEEKS JULY 4TH EVE (TUES. JULY 3RD) WILL FEEL LIKE NEW YEAR'S EVE!


 The Block Association & Friends present
"CREW LOVE" -Our 4th Year Anniversary
@AJNA BAR -25 lil' W. 12th St
[Meat Packing District]
10pm-4am
Music by DJ Trauma, Frei Speech, & Special Guest DJ Goldfinger
Hosted by Silky Valente'
Jason Smith Jr, Walter "Whoa Wo" & MORE

Dress as FLY as you possibly can!
Ladies FREE till 11:30pm
Gents Reduced ON LIST ONLY!
RSVP: theBlockRSVP@gmail.com
#Block4thAnniversary on Twitter

"I Wonder You!" -Stevie Tribute Returns to Brooklyn This Saturday (May 14th)

"You're getting to be ALL that matters to me. And let me tell you girl..." -Stevie Wonder "All I Do"

That's one of my (many) all-time favorite Wonder songs (I'm actually listening to it as we speak) that I just recently found out that not only was it written by him YEARS before as a teen Wonder (pun intended), but also the one and only MJ sung background vocals on his version (YES, someone recorded it before him. Tammi Terrell in 1966) WOW right? Anyways I brought this up to say that THIS SATURDAY Keistar Productions will be hosting there annual "Wonder-Full" -Stevie Wonder Tribute party in good ol' BK! Yeah, it's suppose to rain on Sat but Stevie's BEEN reigning for YEARS! Here's the deets!

Saturday May 14, 2011

KeiStar Productions presents
WONDER-Full™ (XIII) -Annual Tribute To The Wonders Of Stevie

Featuring DJ SPINNA
Spinning All Stevie Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, etc…

@ The BK Studio Lofts
525 Waverly Avenue (bet Atlantic Ave & Fulton St.) BKNY
Doors 10PM-4AM
Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21 & Over, ID Required
Advance Tickets Available @:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/172401
Physical Tickets Available Starting The Week Of April 27th
@- Dope Jams (BKNY) 580 Myrtle Avenue (Corner of Classon Ave.) 718.622.7977
- Academy Records (NYC) 415 East12th Street (Btwn 1st Ave & Ave A) 212.780.9166

"Get Into The Party Life!" -By George, We've Done It Again!

When you got swag/flow, a Brooklyn residency, and years in the game of fashion, it's not hard to believe that with only two days promo that folks are ALREADY buzzing about your b'day this Friday! Well welcome to the world of one George T. Harris, who'll be celebrating his born day w/ the "2 Live" Luke ('s Place) crew this Friday. So folks you can already imagination that this is going to a lil' nuts! Add on the fact that the weather will be acting right for a change at 60 plus degrees, and you my friend have the ingredients for a unforgivable night! Fall through, if you haven't made plans already.

Friday April 15th
(and EVERY Friday after)
"the Class Reunion" -hosts
"GEORGEDAY" -A BK Fashion Icon's B'day Party
@Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. (corner of Lafayette St.)
8pm-2am
Music by the M Report, the Ahficionados
Hosted by b'day boy GEORGE T. HARRIS
and a collective of fashionable folks
Admission "FREE like Frei" all night
Food & drinks served till late.

Wanna celebrate a b'day w/ a dinner party?
contact us at theMreport@gmail.com w/amount of guest
it's FREE of charge

Once again, some of NYC’s most elite music selectors have been handpicked for this most epic night. Providing the disco tunes are resident skate guard, Rok One, of The Bangers, with DJ's VDRK & Free Magic of the DISCOVERY fame.

Friday April 15th
"Down & Derby Roller Disco"
Good Units (the basement of the Hudson Hotel).

9pm-4am

21+ w/i.d.

$5 admission, with RSVP. To RSVP visit:

***RSVP closes day of event at 5pm. You must RSVP HERE before 5pm day of event for reduced admission

$5 skate rental, OR BRING YOUR OWN!

Dress code:

Guys: Knee high tube socks, Neon Tanktops, Headbands, Wristbands, ‘Fros and Flattops…

Ladies: Thighs of steel on two inch wheels, with striped short shorts to seal the deal

This year end round ALWAYS proves to be a winner! This year should be NO different! Yep, it’s that time of year Again! KeiStar Productions’ legendary event SOUL SLAM (XVII) will set the tone for the ultimate Spring event of 2011 In NYC. If you don't know already, SOUL SLAM centers around a tribute set for two of the most eclectic and innovative artists to date MJ & PRINCE! The incomparable DJ Spinna will orchestrate the sounds...

Saturday April 16, 2011

KeiStar Productions Presents

* SOUL SLAM (XVI) - MICHAEL JACKSON & PRINCE *

@ THE UNION SQUARE BALLROOM - 27 Union Square West (bet 15th & 16th Streets) Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Our Greatest Musical Icon!

The King of Pop MJ (1958-2009 R.I.P)

W/ His Royal Clan

& Honoring PRINCE With His Disciples

10PM-4AM
$20 (w) Advance Tickets - (Limited # available @ door)
21 & Over- ID Required
Music By DJ Spinna

There's NOTHING more powerful than a room fulla women! BLACK women at that! Well this Sunday Latisha Daring will be starting up just that with a lunch-in planned to take place with thought proking topics as an appetizer. LOL! Go see what all the talk is about, join us as we share, motivate & empower...

Sunday April 17th

"LADIES WHO LUNCH

W/ LATISHA DARING"

@ Tribeca Grill Loft- 375 Greenwich St &Franklin

11am-3pm

Guest Performance:

Renee Neufville

Grammy Award Winner

Host: Latisha Daring

"What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur in Today's Economy"

Guest Speakers:

Ann Marie Adamson

"The Reality Of Owning a Small Business in NYC"

Billie Causieestko

"How Style Defines Your Power"

Carline Balan

"Creative Strong Strategies in Marketing and Branding"

Choddie Bryant

"Investments and Building a Strong Portfolio"

Michaela Angela Davis

"The Definition of Success as a Black Woman"

Midwin Charles

"Big Dreams that Transition into your Passion"

Tanasha Pettigrew

"Moving in Circles of Power and Money & Owning The Room"

Followed by:

Ashtyn Spring Collection

Mimosa's & Bellini's and an Amazing Lunch Menu w/ Fabulous desserts

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"Drop Down And Give Me 10!" - A Dime Piece(s). Ten Good Years!

PIECES of Brooklyn represents the quintessential style of Brooklyn. PIECES Boutique has always kept Brooklyn as its muse and has consistently evolved and created a unique Brooklyn Retail environment incomparable to any other. PIECES of Brooklyn has been styling Brooklyn for years and is equipped with a growing celebrity clientele such as Rosie Perez, Mos Def, Common, Malik Yoba, Foxy Brown and Jay Z to name a few. PIECES' 10th year anniversary event will highlight Brooklyn style and its social scene. Get Your Tickets Today & Help Us Celebrate 10 years In True Brooklyn Style!!!


Saturday July 31, 2010
Pieces Boutique Turns 10! -Pieces 10th Anniversary
@ KAI STUDIO -1011 Dean Street & Classon Avenue - Brooklyn, NY
Music By: DJ Spinna & DJ Sweets
w/ Live Performances By Johnny Voltik & ADM, & PIECES ‘Fashionology’ Fashion Show
Doors 10:00pm–3:00am
Admission $20 Advanced Tickets - $30 At The Door
Tickets Available @ Pieces Boutique~671 Vanderbilt Ave., corner of Park Place
718.857.7211

"We Like Mike!" -A Year Later & Still A Thriller! Two MJ Tribute Parties

Prepare to get your MJ on folks! Cause not one but TWO Michael Jackson tribute parties are going down tonight and then one in Brooklyn w/ Keistar productions (of "MJ vs Prince", & Stevie Wonder party fame) on Saturday night! So if you're still missing Mike then moonwalk yo ass to one of these functions that will be Pepsi and Jherri Curl juice FREE! BTW* leave the zipper jackets at HOME! It's WAY too hot for them s#&@s right now!

Friday, June 25th
The FREEDOM PARTY est 2003
A Special Tribute to the late great Michael Jackson.
@ LE POISSON ROUGE : 158 bleeker st between Thompson & Sullivan NYC
music by
DJ SCRATCH, DJ HERBERT, COSI , MARC SMOOTH
spinning all the finest MJ had to share with the world
11pm until the madness ends
ladies free before 12 $10 after / gentlemen $10 until 2am when you mention

Sat.June 26th
The BK Studio Lofts -525 Waverly Avenue

9:00PM-3:00AM
Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets More At The Door
21 & Over, ID Required
Tickets Available Now At:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/114625

"Message In A Bottle, BK Style!" -An Absolut-Lee Prefect Night!

Funny I was JUST telling a friend of mine that I would have LOVED to do a launch party for this limited edition "Absolut Brooklyn" thing Spike has lent his name to. And low and behold, my good friend over at Keistar productions has beat me to the (Spike'd) punch! It's all good though, I KNOW The event is in good hands, so all that left for me to do now is tell you about it, attend, and embrass myself by being the bitter angry drunk at the party while dancing shirtless to DJ Spinna tunes!

Absolut & Spike Lee

Invite You To The Jump Off Of

"ABSOLUT BROOKLYN"

@ POWERHOUSE ARENA

37 Main Street at Water Street
DUMBO, Brooklyn

w/ DJ Spinna

& Special Performance By

Lemon Andersen ~ Poet/Actor

9PM - 12AM / 21+

RSVP - *Invite Is Non-Transferable & Is Valid For You and One Guest*

Absolutbrooklyn@legacymp.com

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.198)

So before I go off to enjoy my LONG weekend a head of me (fight party, Target's 1st Sat., Brooklyn Flea, etc.) I just wanted to leave you with a couple more pics I took at a few events in the past two weeks I've been to lazy to post. But anyways here they are in all there glory, for you to gaze upon. Two are from the MJ vs Prince joint (got there late and was dancing too much to take pics), some are from two draft parties, and last few are from DJ Trauma's roomie Chance's B'day house party! Spread 'em round! Hit me if you wanna see the fight with us too! TheMreport@gmail.com it's BYOB & BYOS (bring yo own shorty) NOPP (no OPP)

"Rock A Fela!"-Broader than Broadway

Let me hear you say "Yea Yea!" Okay let me get right to it "FELA!" on Broadway is that S#@T! But it wouldn't be the M Report if I didn't give you the full experience right? Cool, okay first of all it's brick freezing cold out and once we arrive at the theater will call is just as puzzled as us as to where our tix are. Not their problem cool...I get it. But good luck/faith has a way of just showing up unannounced. Mind you, it's a few minutes before show time curtains coming up and all, and we're trying to figure out a way in. Boom! The door rush comes of tixet holders going in the SAME door as some celebs out there (?uestlove, Natalie Portman of Star Wars, V for Vendetta, Brothers fame, and that 60 minutes chick with the strange winking eye) so security is sorta 'laxed (old "Otis" looking cat). Each entourage ASSUMES we're with the other entourage and we get swept in with the "In" crowd. YES! Take that ticketron/ticket master! Once inside the atmosphere is REALLY 'laxed. The band plays as folks take there seats. The buzz in the air is as if a Fela concert is about to take place (which it almost damn near is). BTW seated behind ?uestlove should earn you SOME money back. Watching a show through the hairs of an Afro is an act in itself let me tell you. I know folks were thinking "Damn, he's giving a standing ovation for EVERYTHING!" NO, I'm just trying to see man. Anyways, besides the actor who's "possessed" by Fela's spirit being GREAT, the dancers & the woman that plays his mother almost steal the show. Watching them doing a "dance cypher" on stage I felt like I was at a Keistar Prod. "Fela vs James Brown" party! It was just that serious! I'm not gonna spoil the whole experience for you, you just NEED to go see the DAMN thing! After the final act. I made a bee line over to the after party where more celebs & the cast would be at just blocks away (Club 48), that bragged about FREE drinks and finger foods, so I took them up on it. Chomp...gulp...& gone! Gotta work tomorrow!

Here's one of the BEST song/dance routines in the whole play "ZOMBIE"

"Get Into The Party Life!" -Weekends Are Now Strong Ends!

Sat. the tradition continue on as "Shop N' Mingle" goes down in Harlem (yes Bklyn, you HAVE to travel) once again! Here's the full run down:

FEATURED DJs
The Ahficionados
Jasmine Solano
DJ T.Elle

FEATURED DESIGNERS
Harriet's Alter Ego, Pedigree Sneaker Gallery, The Peralta Project, Region, Jypsea, Tahajo, Designs By Alicia P., Trubutter, Waistbeads by Sewra, Idyllic 4U Couture, Konjo, Antique Barber Clothing, Isuco Fairies, Sanctuary Philly, Anu Rock & Metal, Harlem High Apparel, Indigofera, Shevon Gant Ceramics and Pretty Afrika

** Complimentary Services Courtesy of LEVELS Barbershop **
** Complimentary Beauty Makeovers Courtesy of IMENA **

TONS OF FREEBIES
** Espresso Bar Provided By Cafe Bustelo
** Beverage Bar Sponsored By The Harlem Brewing Company, Steaz & Glaceau
** Pastry Bar Sponsored By Annie Mae's Cheesecake, The Sweet Spot & The Chocolate Muffin

FREE SWAG BAG
(filled with goodies from our sponsors)
** you must make a purchase from one of the featured designers to receive a swag bag (first come, first served)


SPONSORS
Harriet's Alter Ego, Uptown, Diesel, Glaceau, Fader, larabar, Miss Jessies, Dr. miracles, Steaz, NY Sports Club, Cafe Bustelo, Annie Mae's Cheesecakes, The Sweet Spot, The Chocolate Muffin, The NY Kings, E:Harlem, B. Young Cosmetics, Pedicurians, Imena, metroPCS, Robert's American Gourmet, downtown records, going and fusicology


Then next Wed we're not taking trips no more we're going on a "Journey!" With DJ Spinna at the helm after work he's sure to rock the boat!

JOURNEY

After Work With

DJ SPINNA

Monthly Residency Beginning

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2009

@ CRASH MANSION

199 Bowery (bet Spring & Rivington Sts) NYC

7PM Till 11PM / FREE (w) RSVP / 21+ w/ ID

RSVP > DJSPINNA.COM or www.keistar.net

NEXT MUSICAL JOURNEY w/ DJ SPINNA- Wednesday January 20th, Wednesday February 17^th

"I Love When They Call Me B.I.G. Blogger!"- TODAY We "B.I.G PIMPIN' "...You Ready?

Now you KNOW I couldn't let the actual day of Rock the Block BK go by without me posting SOMETHING up to prepare you to be hyped for our soon to be legendary "B.I.G. PIMPIN' "
-tribute party tonight! Last is the finale to the trilogy of sample playlists that include the original sample and the hit that used it by these two BK (Hip-Hop) icons. Hopefully you've purchased your tix (rocktheblock.com) and went out to cop that blue Yankee fitted or those ol' school Vesace shades to rep the rapper you love.

Sat. Aug 15th
Rock the Block & Keistar Productions presents
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the B.I.G & Jay-Z Musical Reunion!
Dumbo Loft- 155 Water St. near Pearl
Music by your favorite DJ's two DJs
DJ Spinna & DJ Scratch
10pm-2am

"Jay-Z & Biggie Smalls n***a shit ya drawer!
Brooklyn goin' out for all!"

"My Big Brother Was B.I.G.'s Brother" -Jay-Z & Biggie Homecoming Party!

I've personally decided to take things up a notch from last year, simply because Brooklyn...no wait, scratch that. New York NEEDED this to happen! Last year was a tease and only due to the time frame we had back at the (now gone) Frank White venue, we HAD to keep it brief. Oh no not this year we're "GOIN' IN!" Not only do Spinna & Scratch collectively have treats from both artist and original samples of their hits. Plus I've composed along w/ my long time friend artist/ producer Kwame' the FIRST EVER theme song for an event! YES, you read right, the "B.I.G. PIMPIN' " tribute party will start off with a theme song titled "99 B.I.G. Problems!" made specifically for this affair. I was gonna save it as a surprise till the day of, but thought you'd enjoy it more if when you heard it Sat, you'd KNOW what time it was. Now keep in mind , I haven't been behind a sound board to produce ANYTHING in years so I'm a bit rusty, but none the less here's the link to download the dope intro:
"99 B.I.G. Problems!"

Sat. Aug 15th
Rock the Block BK & Keistar Productions presents
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the B.I.G & Jay-Z Musical Reunion!
the Dumbo Loft- 155 Water St. near Pearl St.
Music by your favorite DJ's two DJs
DJ Spinna & the Legendary DJ Scratch
10pm-3am

"Jay-Z & Biggie Smalls n***a shit ya drawer!
Brooklyn goin' out for all!"

Get tix now! RocktheBlockBK.com

"What's Beef?" -the Jigga & Frank White Debate Heats Up! B.I.G. PIMPIN' Sat. Aug. 15th

With the "B.I.G. PIMPIN' " event quickly approaching (Sat. Aug. 15th), I posed the unknowingly difficult question to folks, of who they we're feelin' the most between the two iconic artist (Biggie & Jay). Some took long ass pauses, some were conflicted on choosing, then some felt it was even sacrilegious just to ask! Well, here's a clip of me playing "eyewitness reporter" to see who folks are rooting for.

Rock The Block BK from Soul Purpose Media on Vimeo.

Sat. Aug 15th
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the B.I.G & Jay-Z Musical Reunion!
10pm-3am
the Dumbo Loft- 155 Water St. near Pearl St.
Music by your favorite DJ's two DJs
DJ Spinna & the Legendary DJ Scratch

"Jay-Z & Biggie Smalls n***a shit ya drawer!
Brooklyn goin' out for all!"

Get tix now! RocktheBlockBK.com

"Brooklyn's Bad Boys Back Again!" -2 Weeks Left Till "B.I.G. Pimpin' " Rock the Block BK

Let me explain to you how I can't WAIT for this event...This day, a BK day in history if you will, to happen! It's TWO Saturdays (yep Aug. 15th) away and I feel like it's the day before Christmas! In the interim, I've been familiarizing myself with both B.I.G. & Jay-Z's libraries of music, like I was studying for a test. Last year at this tribute Spinna & Scratch did their damnedest to "go in" on their loooog list of hits these guys had. I can only imagine what the fellas have cooked up for this year's BK banger. But 1st things 1st, ya gotta cop those tix to be able to experience it all with us & the rest of NYC in DUMBO. Special VIP $20 tix on-line now at RocktheBlockBK.com

Sat. Aug 15th
Rock the Block & Keistar Productions presents
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the B.I.G & Jay-Z Musical Reunion!
the Dumbo Loft- 155 Water St. near Pearl St.
Music by your favorite DJ's two DJs
DJ Spinna & the Legendary DJ Scratch
10pm-3am
"Jay-Z & Biggie Smalls n***a shit ya drawer!
Brooklyn goin' out for all!"

Get tix now! RocktheBlockBK.com or
come to "Word!" @Aspen this Tues.(Aug.4th) 2 for $3o
Just ask me (Al)

"And If Ya Don't Know NOW Ya Know N****" -"B.I.G. Pimpin' " Rules Rock the Block BK

Okay folks, I KNOW you're well aware that two of not only Hip-Hop's but Brooklyn's greatest talent will be coming together on one night right?!? Sure I COULD mean B.I.G & Jay-Z, but I'm also referring to DJ Spinna & Scratch as well people! Saturday Aug. 15th, Brooklyn will honor Brooklyn at this Summer's most buzzed about event "Rock the Block BK!" The concert, fashion show, spoken word, festival, party that will showcase the very best BK has to offer...and more! Now I love a good original soul sample, and here's some I've pulled together from "Brooklyn's finest" from their separate hits. Enjoy'em responsibly like I do.

Sat. Aug 15th
Rock the Block & Keistar Productions presents
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the B.I.G & Jay-Z Musical Reunion!
Dumbo Loft- 155 Water St. near Pearl St.
Music by your favorite DJ's two DJs
Spinna & the Legendary Scratch
10pm-3am

"Jay-Z & Biggie Smalls n***a shit ya drawer!
Brooklyn goin' out for all!"

Get tix now! RocktheBlockBK.com