"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.161)

Okay "Bad2Def" turned out to be just that! This was the ever last "Rock the Block BK" presentation event to gear folks up for the BIG day (Sat. Aug. 15th)! A sort of "Come meet Dumbo" soiree' to familiarize folks with the spaces and area the "Rock the Block BK" movement will be held at this year. Dj Goldfinger went IN on the Bad Boy & Def Jam catalogue, giving folks musical goose bumps each song that came on. It sounded like a damn roller coaster ride up in ReBar last Friday night! Lol! With the much bigger turn out we relocated the party to the large room in ReBar to accommodate everyone in attendance adequately. Plus the kitchen stayed open till 2am, so folks made good use of that luxury. The staff even loved us so much we were asked to return before the party even ended! So join usn when we do Wed. Sept. 9th (9-9-09) for "the Whole 9 yards" dinner & dance B'day for fellow Virgo, Frei of the Ahficionados/
GUTS movement. Be a shame if you missed that one too. FYI* Tix for "Rock the Block BK" are moving FAST especially now that VIP pass are $20 a pop! RocktheblockBK.com

"Most Def, I'm A Bad Boy!" -Take That, Take That, Take That...

"I thought I told you that we don't stop!"

-Puff Daddy

YES people, we're back at ReBar this Friday with a killa event that will have folks talking just like the last one ("Rock Wit It!") did! Drinks specials, Food till 11pm, the Ahficiaonados, and DJ Goldfinger are all the right ingredients to a "fly ass" function. But wait, there's MORE! If you attend you'll recieve this *Special Offer* THIS FRIDAY ONLY: Attend "Bad2Def" at ReBar (RSVP HERE) purchase our notorious "August 15th" signature cocktail, and you will be able to purchase your VIP "Rock The Block BK" wristband for $10!! (The normal VIP wristband price is $30) -- VIP ADMISSION INCLUDES ALL ACCESS entry to all Day events, marketplace and the ROCK THE BLOCK 2009 concert starring Yahzarah, Jesse Boykins lll, and more! Plus - "B.I.G. PIMPIN' " - The B.I.G. & Jay-Z tribute event! Enuff said!

Fri. July 24th
ROCK THE BLOCK BK presents

"Bad 2 Def" -the Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam
(25th anniversary)
ReBar -147 Front St. betwn Jay St. and Pearl
9pm-3am
Music by DJ Goldfinger along w/ the Ahficionados
LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, EPMD, Onyx, Foxy Brown, DMX, Dru Hill, & Jay-Z go toe to toe against
Black Rob, Craig Mack, Loon, 112, Faith, Carl Thomas,the L.O.X. Shyne, Total & B.I.G for bragging rights!
FREE admission!
21+ w/I.D.
Dress casually sharp!

"Eat Up, I Got A Full Plate!-Update Your Social Calendar

Now I normally don't do any posting on Saturdays, but being that I took a day off Friday, I felt it was necessary to bring you up to speed on what was going on in the"Minority World." You ready? Hold on to your Blackberrys/ iPhones it's a bit much.

Today (July 18th), let's see, you got

Q-Tip/Little Dragon at Summer Stage in Central Park at 3pm

St. John's Place betwn. Washington & Underhill. Annual block party 12pm-8pm w/ the Ahficionados

Radio Rose will be spinning at Havana Oupost today from 12-6pm

Keistar Productions has got "Flavors" -East vs West coast, over at Club Element
w/ Dj Spinna & Dj Scratch from 10pm-4am

or peep Prancer's big B'day bash happening down at Tamboril (Myrtle near Stueben & Grand) from 10pm-4am which is sure to be the haps in Brooklyn tonight! $10 cover charge.

Sun. July 19th
EVERYONE will be in Prospect Park for MIH Ventures 9th anuual "Heatwave 9.0" BBQ
12pm-sunset
Also Born As A Raggamuffin fundraiser -131 Duane St. 5th flr. 7-11pm FREE FOOD!

EVERY Tues. starting July 21st *Grand Start Up*
"Word, To Everything I ❤!"
Aspen -30 W. 22nd St. 5th & 6th Ave.
6pm-1am
Free Admission
Music by the Ahficionados & Special guest Mick Boogie!
2 hr Open Complimentary Bar
$8, $20, $35 pre-fix menu w/ drinks
Happy hour 6-9pm
Dress casually mature, and fashionable.
Table requests, B'days & RSVP: theMreport@gmail.com
After work fashion & music industry weekly

Fri. July 24th
"Bad 2 Def" -the Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam (25th anniversary)
ReBar -147 Front St. betwn Jay St. and Pearl
9pm-3am
Music by DJ Goldfinger along w/the Ahficionados
LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, EPMD, Onyx, Foxy Brown, DMX, Dru Hill, & Jay-Z
Go toe to toe against
Black Rob, Craig Mack, Loon, 112, Faith, Carl Thomas,
the L.O.X. Shyne, Total & B.I.G for bragging rights!
FREE admission!
21+ w/I.D.
Dress casually sharp!

Tues. July 28th
"Word, To Everything I ❤!"
the Truth /Motown artist ERNIE GAINES listening/signing party
Aspen -30 W. 22nd St. 5th & 6th Ave.
6pm-1am
Free Admission
Music by the Ahficionados & Special guest Mick Boogie!
$8, $20, $35 pre-fix menu w/ drinks
Happy hour 6-8pm
Dress casually mature, and fashionable.
Table requests, B'days & RSVP: theMreport@gmail.com
After work fashion & music industry weekly

Fri. Aug 31st
Alador & Smith, The Minority Report, The Stylistic Agency, Soundproof Int. present
"Love is Love" -Ngozi's (Harriet's Alter Ego) B'day Celebration!
Private Loft in Soho - Address TBA
10pm-4am
Free Admission
Dress Casually Upscale!
RSVP a must.

Sat. Aug 1st
"the Ahfficial 1st Saturday After Party" -following the BK Museum
Jelani lounge- Waverly Ave. bewtn Atlantic Ave. and Fulton.
10pm-4am
Music by the Ahficionados Hosted by the M Report
FREE admission
Dress to dance!

Sat Aug.15th
"ROCK THE BLOCK BK"- Brooklyn's Biggest Urban Arts Festival
Brooklyn's largest block party in DUMBO
the Dumbo Loft -Pearl St. betwn Front st and Water St.
& ReBar -Front St. betwn Jay st and Pearl
12pm-12am all day long!
Live performances, street vendors, guest DJs, spoken word, fashion show, live painting
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the Biggie and Jay-Z tribute party
After party at Rebar till 4am
All day passes go on sale SOON!

"My Bad, More Def News About The Jam!" - "Bad2Def" Update (Fri. July 24th)

As well as a quick reminder, I just wanted to put you up on the fact that FOOD (ie. the kitchen) will be open till midnight for you eating enjoyment next Friday (July 24th) the WHOLE spot will be the party not just the smaller room, so BOTH bars will be open (as in operating, NOT open bar lol)! Tickets for "Rock the Block BK" will be sold on the event for a discount on this night ONLY! Plus DJ Goldfinger & the Ahficionados return to do Bad Boy & Def Jam hits the honor it deserves. Any other questions? Hit a brother up, not Rodney King style but via e-mail ya dig?
theMreport@gmail.com

Fri. July 24th
ROCK THE BLOCK BK presents
"Bad 2 Def" -the Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam
(25th anniversary)
ReBar -147 Front St. betwn Jay St. and Pearl
9pm-3am
Music by DJ Goldfinger along w/the Ahficionados
LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, EPMD, Onyx, Foxy Brown, DMX, Dru Hill, & Jay-Z
Go toe to toe against
Black Rob, Craig Mack, Loon, 112, Faith, Carl Thomas,the L.O.X. Shyne, Total & B.I.G for bragging rights!
FREE admission!
21+ w/I.D.
Dress casually sharp!

"Not Bad Meaning Bad, But Bad Meaning GOOD!" -Two NYC Music Empires Duke It Out...You Win! Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam

One dominated and defined the 80's (Def Jam 25 yrs), the other ruled & changed the 90's (Bad Boy 16 yrs.) Both are SO Hip-Hop! Now the two will meet face to face, (or rather turntable to turntable) July 24th down in DUMBO, in a sound clash to re-gain their earned respect! If you remember last month at ReBar, things got a lil' nutty once DJ Goldfinger took over w/ the assistance of the Ahficionados! Folks lost they damn minds listening to hit after hit. Well hold on to your minds again cause we're bringing'em back to rock out for THIS one...

Friday, July 24th
Rock the Block BK presents
"Bad 2 Def" -Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam (25th anniversary)
ReBar- 475 Front St. near Jay St. & Pearl.
9pm-3am
Music by DJ Goldfinger
& the Ahficionados
and YES, other music will be played
FREE admission
Dress attire is casual but clean cut
*Save The Date* Sat. Aug 15th
"Rock the Block BK" -Urban Arts Festival & Brooklyn's Biggest Block Party

"Get Yo Block Rocked!" -BK'S Biggest Block Party Comes to DUMBO, Saturday Aug 15th!

"Give Me A Place To Stand, And
I Will Move Brooklyn"
-RTBBK '09

What exact IS Rock the Block BK? Only the fastest growing one day urban arts festival in Brooklyn, showcasing the boroughs most talented artist. Last year August, it was held at THREE different locations in one day, Frank White (live performances, guest DJs, "B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the Biggie and Jay-Z tribute, plus food & drinks sold), Yume (spoken word, live painting, chicken & waffle brunch, the after party w/a private performance by Ernie Gaines!) and lastly Not Just Vintage/Bush Baby (sidewalk fashion show, and vendors). You bought one pass ($20), and got access to all three locales...DOPE!
This year, man we've grown! This time around we've relocated it to DUMBO, secured a huge loft for the live performances (artist tba) and the "B.I.G. Pimpin' " event, plus a live painting/fashion show! A whole block for vendors, with Rebar as the venue resevered for smaller acts and spoken word. With a larger after party that'll go till 4am! So are you down? BTW we're still looking for talent (artist, singers, poets, photogs, intern help, models, etc.) so just check us theMreport@gmail.com Let's make memories together.

Sat Aug.15th
"ROCK THE BLOCK BK"- Brooklyn's Biggest Urban Arts Festival
& largest block party in DUMBO
the Dumbo Loft -Pearl St. betwn Front st and Water St.
& ReBar -Front St. betwn Jay st and Pearl
12pm-12am all day long! After party 12am-4am
Live performances, street vendors, guest DJs, spoken word,
fashion show, and live painting
"B.I.G. Pimpin' " -the Biggie and Jay-Z tribute party
After party at Rebar till 4am
All day passes go on sale SOON!

*Take a peek at the spaces we're using, hot right?

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.152)

Whoa, the feedback and RSVP's for this event ("Rock Wit It" -30 yrs. deep of Hip-Hop and R&B) was huge, but I never imagined it would be ANYTHING like this! We started off early with a model and designer search along with Butch Diva (we STILL need more models btw) around 7ish, which was already a party atmosphere. Chivas Regal stopped thru and hit the bar off with FREE product that everybody got lit off of (the "August 15th" drink did that). By 9pm, we threw the movie "Juice" on in the DVD, and the Ahficionados took over with their special brand of mood music. Then by 12am when DJ Goldfinger took over, folks were GONE! He went through hit after hit like he was Jay-Z freestylin' one take! Butch Diva's entourage changed into their party gear and it was "spandex & chaos" all night! I swore this is the MOST fun I've had at one of my events in a min. Song after song, after song, after song, he never let up to give cats a break from dancing. It was just that awesome! Well anyways, on to the next thing (back at ReBar) which will be Rock the Block BK presents "Bad To Def"-a Bad Boy v.s. Def Jam musical tribute party w/ DJ Goldfinger and the Ahficionados returning to do the musical honors JULY 24th folks (write that down somewhere now!). Thanks for the continued support and hopefully we'll see you at "BK All Day" -the huge July 4th BBQ (4pm-4am) too. I'll post details soon.