"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

"Nothing to Lose, Everything To Gaines!" - Ya Boy Is The Truth!

Can I get a "HELL YEAH!" Almost a year after meeting this phenom, "Ryan Leslie meets Chris Brown (w/out the violence)" singer Ernie Gaines has been OFFICIALLY signed under the Truth Label/Motown
/Universal Records label folks (hold your applause till the end)! With the help of two highly buzzed leaked singles out "Sip It!" & "So Sorry" it was just a matter of time that this HAD to happen! If not, I was ready to start my own label "Minority Music" (Wow! That has a NICE ring to it) just to get his hot new sound out. So you know us, we like to celebrate major movements around here so be sure to listen out for a date that we'll be toasting this joyous occasion. In the meantime click HERE to peep some of his music if you haven't heard about the kid yet. "D.O.A." fo' reals! Hopefully we can get 'em for Rock the Block BK this year too!

"Why You All In My Grill?" -Brooklyn's Largest Picnic Has A Date! Heatwave 9.0 Is Comin'

Okay for two months now folks have been "Googlin' " hard in search of the damn date this huge annually held picnic is being held that my good friends over at MIH Ventures does! You would think folks NEVER ate barbecued food before in their life! Well get the napkins ready cause guess what? I know exactly when it's going down. Yes, "Heatwave 9.0" (the 9th one as you can see based on the title) will be (drum roll please...) Sunday, July 19th this year. From what I know, it'll be held in the SAME location it's held EVERY year, which is the first big lawn in Prospect Park (Flatbush/BK library enterance). If you've never heard about this event or attended, prepare to be wowed by the sheer amount of people that you'll see. Tons of folks even come from across state line to attend. Bring a blanket and cheerful vibes, food is on them. Spread love is the Brooklyn way! 12PM-sunset.

"On Pins & Needles" -Butch Diva Got Straight Fire Works! "BK ALL DAY!" Fashion Preview

Besides being a total perv, and having nothing better to do, I trekked all the out to in Sunset Park Brooklyn to Butch Diva headquarters. To witness the final fittings for her "Ms. Independence" fashion showcase for Saturdays (July 4th) big shindig "BK ALL DAY!" BBQ. Models came in like JFK flights, one by one to get poked and prodded, making sure things fit just RIGHT in all areas. I'm proud as an American to know so many beautiful women exist of some many shades in this country. "God bless America!" I think yelled out at one point (in my mind, of course) just viewing all the ASSets these young ladies are bring to the table, to make this a remarkable event. Stran ja', kudos, bon bons and all that stuff...Ice cream

"Video Killed The Radio Star!" -Two New Jay-Z & Drake Vids For You To Gawk At

I'm really not the one to watch videos, for two reasons. The first being that I don't have cable (not a TV watcher in general). The other is, I'm really not feeling today's music, so why would I be interested in the video of it? Trust me, I'm into watching slo-mo scenes of incredibly beautiful women gyrating and looking seductively at the camera (thinking it's me) like the next guy. But ummm, I get that in real life already (only in my dreams of course). I forgot my point, but here are two videos of songs I do enjoy that I think you will too! Both video concepts could be MUCH better if you ask me, but you're not.

"I Plead The 4th!" -We In "BK ALL DAY"...Doin it! Spread Love Is The Brooklyn Way! Sat. July 4th

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Do you trust these faces? Well this Saturday you will with your holiday 4th of July fun! Pictured here are the powers that be, who are responsible for putting together one of the most buzzed about events this year so far (besides Rock the Block BK, of course)! Seated from left to right are DJ Trauma (Alador & Smith), Frei (Ahficionados), Silky Valente (Soundproof Int.), Myself, Ngozi (Harriet's Alter Ego), and one Mr. Lyshaan Hall (the Stylistics Agency) all key "Brooklynistas" looking to change the way folks party in Brooklyn. "BK ALL DAY" baby! Here's some things we wanna make you clear on before the event jumps off, to insure you have the BEST time.
Thanks!

Arrive EARLY! Reason why, is one to insure your all day wristband (if you've rsvp'd) and to enjoy the food and drinks we'll be serving ($) till it's done. Also if you're bring out the lil' ones, it's best to enjoy the daylight portion with them before it gets into the later party mode.

Dress FASHIONABLE! I can't stress this more. Not only are we trying to maintain a great looking crowd, folks WILL be on hand taking tons of pictures (to add to Facebook of course) and a HD camera will be present taping a "Reality TV" segment for a show. So be at your best! Our door person has the right and will refuse entree based on your attire. A baggy "whatever that is you got on" is a definite NO! from the gate, so re-think that. Think "Hamptons in BK". Sundresses, skirt, jean cut-offs (for ladies), polo shirts, v-neck tees, clean cut jeans (guys)

Fellas be RESPECTFUL! This is NOT the local titty bar! Arm & elbow grabbing, plus cat calls are heavily frowned about in our social circle. This NOT "Freaknic Comes To Bed-Stuy" homeboy. A simple "Hey, and how are you this evening?" will do just fine. Thanks.

Ladies be RESPECTFUL! This is NOT "the Maury show!" If you have "strange feeling" that your stalker-ish ex-beau, or a jealous baby father may be in attendance, either stay safely at home. Or notify security EARLY! So we know just who to throw out with you, LOL.

This is a BRAND NEW venue! Green lounge (1175 Bedford Ave.) is black-owned (!) and in mint condition. This event will be the BIGGEST they've hosted so far. And we would LOVE to return. So let's make this first one memorable! So basically what I'm trying to say is, NO stuffing the toilet w/napkins okay!
Click "Green Lounge" above to see pics of venue.

For folks that are attending from out of town (or even out of borough) here's a two cool hotels you may wanna shack up at in case Saturday night turns out REALLY good for you (wink)...or you're simply too tired to drive back home too. Atlantic Inn (1768 Atlantic Avenue) is the closest. Small but clean rooms w/flat screen TVs, and cool rates (718) 771-7171, then further down Atlantic ave. is the NU Hotel. A bit more upscale rooms, bigger space, closer to the Brooklyn Bridge, rates are reasonable as well but not steep. (718) 852-8558

Strap hangers can take the the now .25 cent more A to Nostrand or C train to Franklin Ave. walk over one block to Bedford Ave. make a left pass Not Just Vintage (shout out to them) then down 3 blocks or so to Jefferson and BOOM! you'll see us on the right hand side of the block. Look for 1175 Bedford. Ave.

We going from 4pm-4am in the morn, so ya may wanna get a cab. Here's some #'s to a few. First there's Northside Limo and Car, which has the best looking wheels on the streets right now! From SUV's to clean cut town cars 718.387.2222, if you're into showing up in style. Then there's New Cypress Car, which is not too far from the venue. However you may need a translator to give the driver directions (just joking folks, I kid, I kid..you not) 718-398-7900.

Lastly, just come in good spirits. We've NEVER had any altercations at ANY events we're thrown, so let's stay that way. We lost one good man last week, let's not lose more. Enjoy the holiday even if it's not with us, thanks again for you loving support. History in the making!

Rice & Peace!

"FREE BK ALL DAY PASS"
Attendees who RSVP by TODAY, July 2nd Will be placed on the
"BK ALL DAY" - All Access List. All Access Wristbands must be picked up IN PERSON at the venue between the hours of 4pm & 6pm the day of the event (Sat.). If you DON'T pick up your wristband by 6PM your RSVP will be VOID and you will have to pay the door price. Rsvp to theMreport@gmail.com

General Admission
(all exits are final, you WILL be charged for re-entry)
$5 4pm to 8pm w/out rsvp
$10 8pm to 12am
Butch Diva presents "Ms. Independence" fashion show starts at 8pm SHARP!

*** After 12am Admission price is at the Door Man's discretion (wink!)

"Go, Get Ya Sneak On!" -Sneaker Freaker Release Party

Sunday, make it your business to get up (after having fun at "BK ALL DAY!" BBQ) to drag your hung over ass to attend the Sneaker Freaker book release event at Wealthy Hostage! Why? No only cause I said so but, this function is being presented by Kristen Fraser's new crew Dirty Debutante who's about to make waves on the event planning side of things. So once your head stops banging and you're still in the BK neighborhood, head on over there and show 'em some love.

Sunday, July 5th
DIRTY DEBUTANTE presents
SNEAKER FREAKER ISSUE #15 RELEASE
Wealthy Ho$tage -1924 Church Ave.
6-9pm
Music by DJ Paul Kersey
Live Sneaker Painting by Nike Dudes: Izzy & Mau
20% off sneakers with RSVP ONLY!
To RSVP, GO HERE!

"Doin' It In The Park" - Wingate, Central, & Prospect Park Free Concert Series

If you know me, even remotely, you know I LOVE concerts man! Just the feel of good music live is a thrill for me. That was my real motivation for starting "Rock the BlocK BK" last year, and the reason why it's going down this year too (Aug. 15th) Till then here's some freebie shows that are happening around NYC. I made things easy for you by listing them all in one post. Thank me later. LOL!

Wingate Park Free Concerts:

July 13: Keyshia Cole, Lyfe Jennings

July 20:

• The O'Jays
• Russell Thompkins Jr. & The New Stylistics
• Jerry Butler
• Harold Melvin's Blue Notes

July 27: Anita Baker, Charlie Wilson

August 3: Robin Thicke, Jazmine Sullivan

August 10: Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, special guest

Ruben Studdard

August 17th: Gospel Night: Yolanda Adams, Israel Houghton

August 24th: Sean Paul, King of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow

Summer Stage Central Park:
Saturday, July 18, 2009 | 3pm
Q-Tip
Chester French
Little Dragon
Benji B
FREE!

Friday, July 24, 2009 | 7pm
Bettye Lavette
Budos Band
Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue
FREE!

Sunday, July 26, 2009 | 3pm
Ginuwine
Joe
Chico DeBarge
FREE!

Sunday, August 9, 2009 | 3pm
Jazmine Sullivan
Chrisette Michele
Jon B
FREE!

Prospect Park Bandshell -Celebrate Park!

Thursday, August 6 7:30pm/gates 6:30pm

Music & Movies: Screening & Sing-a-long "Purple Rain"

Saturday, August 8 7:00pm gates 6:00pm

Celebrate Brooklyn & Lyricist Lounge Present

Big Daddy Kane

Hosted by "The worlds #1 beatboxer" Rahzel

"All BET(s) Are Off!" -BET Awards Re-cap

I know I'm three days late on this but as thee Minority Report, I just GOTTA talk about...I just GOTTA! Feeling towards it? It was straight fiasco with no Lupe brother! Got a minute? Can we talk? What type of "Niggerati" shit was that! Trey Songz for an O'jay tribute? Sorry but dude couldn't carry their bags let alone a note! Let alone Tevin Cambell dude. Throw dude on a young Michael tribute NOT the 'Jays dog! And speaking of the Jacksons, Janet's face said enough for me man. I damn near cried (no homo) too. But Joe Jackson on the other hand...what was that about! At least ACT sad, not excited (or was that just his weird ass eyebrows?). Now is not the time to be promoting no damn label man, no one is signed to (lol). However, I was glad to see that New Edition could put down the pipe for at least a moment, and set their differences aside and perform together...well at that. Kudos. Kudos also to"Mr. Clean" Ne-Yo as well, very classy dude. Love me Beyonce' but ummm this is BET not the MET sister! Save that one for Lincoln Center or Carnagie Hall. Yawn. Then Don "Soul Train" Corny-elius took the whole show off the tracks. I keep trying to fast forward a LIVE show. Double yawn, and thrown some Z's on it! And I get it that Drake is hot like right now, at this moment in time, but performing on a bar stool is NOT the road to major stardom. Dude was sitting down on the job. He may as well had came out in character as "Jimmy" in the wheelchair right! Lame! And what was with the "tweens" groping them on stage to those lyrics? Is he "Drake Kelly" in the making? Even R. Kelly flinched like "Now, that's TOO damn young man! Where's the after party it?" Bad business homie. The highlights for me was, Eddie Levert cursing. Beyonce's legs, Jay performing w/a band, Keri Hilson's face, the "Blame It" song, and Maxwell (...somewhat, too many damn feathers for me). Plus Jamie Foxx telling Diddy "Don't make me put my foot in yo ass!" Oh yeah, I almost forgot...the credits rolling at the end. LOL!

BTW* T-Pain you and your "Big Ass Chain" time is almost up! D.O.A. hey hey hey good bye!

"Art Of The Concrete Jungle" -Eye Know Brooklyn!

"Art NEVER dies, only the artist. And even THAT's questionable."

-the Minority Report