"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)

"Beta Than Ever!" -Happy B'day Ngozi!

Now I'm not say much in this post simply because EVERYONE and their momma will be here tonight regardless of the rain or not! If you haven't heard about this event yet then won't look to me to find out more.The rsvp list is DONE! Two, with over 1200+ rsvps already(!), I'm betting someone who REALLY loves you rsvp'd your name with theirs (lol)...Cross your fingers! Only thing left to say at this point is, arrive EARLY to avoid lines, dress camera ready, and bring ca$h for our cash only bar and to cop $15 "Rock the Block BK" VIP tix on the spot! Oh yeah, 38 Howard St. is one block up from Canal St. nearest Broadway, look for the throngs of well dressed folks!

Beta Banger is presented in association with:
The Minority Report, The Stylistics Agency, Alador & Smith and Frei like free

Friday, July 31st
"Beta Banger"
Die Fabrik, 38 Howard Street near B'way
9pm to 4am
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE @ 11PM BY
JOYA BRAVO
Featured DJs:
The Ahficionados
DJ Trauma
Jasmine Solano

See ya'll tomorrow too after the BK Museum for the after party at Jelani Lounge! FREE!

"Rock The Block Gets A Lil' Heavy!"-More RTB BK Good News To Spread

Shhh, you hear that steady beat? Nah, it's NOT the sound of drums, that sound you're hearing is the sound of Heavy fans hearts beating at the announcement that the group is reuniting for a rare appearance at the event of the Summer "Rock The Block BK!" So not only will Jay-Z & B.I.G. be reunite on Sat. Aug. 15th, Heavy will be having their own as well! Wait a minute...Have you...Have you ummm even brought tix yet? WHAT!?! Well guess what, the price has drop of the ALL DAY VIP pass to a cool $20 (on-line ONLY) so take care of that like right NOW! So you won't be boo-hooing outside the doors when you can't get in. LOL. That's NEVER a good look for you. VIP gets you the concert, the fashion show, the "B.I.G. Pimpin' " B.I.G. & Jay-Z tribute, spoken word lounge AND the after party w/ DJ Goldfinger. BONG! If you CAN'T afford that homie, don't even sho' yo face round me.

Sat. Aug. 15th
"Rock the Block BK" -Brooklyn Urban Arts Festival
the Dumbo Lofts (concert) & ReBar
12pm-4am
All Day General Admission in advance, on-line ONLY $20!
Includes RTB BK 2009 Concert & B.I.G vs. Jay-Z tribute event!

ALL fees WILL INCREASE the day of the event! There are a LIMITED AMOUNT of tickets & space available due to popular demand! So get yours EARLY!

For tickets & more info:
http://www.rocktheblockbk.com
http://www.twitter.com/rocktheblockbk
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/73308
http://rocktheblockbk.eventbrite.com/

"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?

"Blind Ambition!" -"Wonder- Full" Returns to Brooklyn!

True story, some years ago there was a hair braiding spot housed inside of a brownstone two doors down from where I live called "(Something?) Kinks" (I can't think of the full name) anyway, they had a huge list of clients and Stevie Wonder was one of them. So once while in town, Stevie pulls up in a limo...on MY block, to get his hair did (lol)! The kids in the hood went WILD (to say the least) and even took my young nephew downstairs to shake his hand knowing I knew he had NO idea who Stevie was at the time! And that my friend was the ONLY time I could recall ever seeing or hearing about Mr. Wonder in Brooklyn. But now his music WILL return next sat, to a HUGE loft in the Clinton Hills section of BK, for Keistar prod.'s "WONDER-Full" annual event. Hope
fully he'll make a "surprise" appearance in Brooklyn again like he did that time on my block!

Saturday May 16, 2009
KeiStar Productions Presents
WONDER-Full™ (XI)
Annual Tribute To The Wonders Of Stevie
The BK Studio Lofts- 525 Waverly Avenue (Btwn Atlantic & Fulton St.)
Doors 10pm-4am
Featuring DJ Spinna & Bobbito a.k.a Kool Bob Love
Spinning All Stevie Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, etc…
Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21 & Over, ID Required

**ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT**

Tickets Available At: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/64120

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.132)

Do yourself a favor, next time you hear something about King magazine having an event anytime soon, GO! What started to look like a slow night, quickly turned into a packed to the walls house full of industry folk, and well wishers for King's 50th(!) issue. I swore it's been more than that, but hey if they say so then who am I to argue. Cats came with their tongues hanging out, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of their lusted & loved featured models of past and present. There was NO "popping champagne" as Ron Browz sung, but Nuvo was definitely flowing heavy! Dawn from that Danity Kane group made an appearance to sing "Happy 50th" in a "Happy B'day" style, and Bussa Bus was the "surprise guest" that people where trying to guess all night. I thought AT LEAST the cover girl shoulda been there...come on! But it's a recession, that may not have been in the budget. Lol

"New Year, New Money...Let's Get It!"- Happy New Year Folks

Huh? I don't remember snow being in the forecast, but don't think that's gonna stop me from bringing in the New Year. "Snow what!" Is how I see things. If you're late to getting around to deciding just where to spend I'll post some spots to head out to one last time for this year. Get it...this year? Well anywho, get your PDA phone thingy out and jot this stuff down. Okay (drum roll) here's the Minority Report's NYE taste maker's choice events.

"New Jack Swing" @ Tamboril 527 Myrtle ave. near Grand St.
9pm-4am
hosted by HeaVy, Not Just Vintage, Butch Diva, Print, the Stylistics Agency, GUTS, the Minority Report, 718 Bodega, Swagger360, & Keith (MSG enterprises)
Advance tix at $20, $40, $50, see Gina@Tamborilnyc.com for tix info.

"New Year, New Attitude! @ Deity-368 Atlantic Ave. near Bond st.
10pm-4am
Advance tix admission $40 $50 $90 $100

After hours party 3am - 6am w/ Dj Uncle Mike

$30 Cover at Door

"Punk-N-Paint Ball" -@ Sly Art vs Robot City -425 B'way near Canal
9pm-3am /10-11pm Open Bar
Advance tix start $50, $60 at door
Game Rebellion and Izza Kizza show live.

" '09 IS MINE !!!" -@ the LOFT -13 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn
2nd floor
Doors open 8pm – till
Special performances by: RES & RAYE6
Advance ticketing thru DedanKasimu@Yahoo.com $30 for singles, $50 for couples & $75 at the door, so purchase your tickets NOW!

"Last Call For Alcohol!" -One More NYE Event In BK

What's up good people of Brooklyn, and all over the world by the way! It's shaping up to be a real festival end of the year judging by the sheer amount of New Year's Eve events that are spring up all over town. Well here yet another one that came up on my radar, that I think you may enjoy.
Not only will it be an Eve party it will serve as a B'day celebration as well!

Wed. Dec 31st
White Gold,Good Sex Ent, Lyricist Lounge & LoftBoys Media present:
" '09 IS MINE !!!"
the LOFT -13 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn
2nd floor
Doors open 8pm – till
Special performances by: RES & RAYE6
Advance ticketing thru DedanKasimu@Yahoo.com $30 for singles, $50 for couples & $75 at the door, so purchase your tickets NOW!
FREE Champagne toast
Catered by Needed Treats
Bottle service available
B' Day celebration for Dedan Kasimu, & Danny Castro

"Flashing Lights" Paparazzi Pics (Pt.117)

Never ever in my life do I remember ever hearing about (let alone attending) soooo many small private trunk showings in such a short time! Good thing that most of the stuff was geared towards women, cause a brother would be BROKE! You understand me? There was "Secret Affair", "Shop & Mingle", and "Recessionista" all happening around the same time . The first two mentioned were even on the SAME day mind you! Anyways, here's what I've brought back for you nice and neatly wrapped. You'll go broke just LOOKING at the pics.