Flava News Monthly NewsLetter

Flava Coffee House News-October 2010

2010-11-27T10:50:00.000-08:00

Flava is a taste, a style, a feeling...What's your flava?

October 2010

Yarncoture Maryum

Dallas, TX

Yarncoture offers the finest quality in hand knit and crocheted accessories for the body and for the home. The store is run by myself, a stay at home mom of 5 and I have been knitting for over 3 years and crocheting since I was a young girl. I have always liked to fashion together the unusual and extraordinary, as past customers have told me, "you should open your own shop!" I love to work with colors and designs that awaken the senses, catch the eye and simply "wow" you!

Custom designs are my specialty, so if there is something that I have made in the past that you would like made for yourself or if you would like something extra special, be sure to visit the "contact us" page, send me an e-mail and I will do my best to create something special just for you!

Each item that I make is carefully constructed with the finest yarns and materials available, so rest assured that your item will arrive nicely packaged with gift tags ready for gift giving! And just so that you know, all of my items are hand crafted by me in my smoke-free pet-free home!

YarnCoture Est. 2008 Where You Will Find Quality Hand Knit and Crochet Fingerless Gloves, Cowls, Scarves, Hats, Handbags, Shrugs, Shawls, Sweaters, Spa Items and More!!

I'm Featured In The "Handmade Weddings" Series of the Etsy Storque! http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-weddings-a-simple-fairytale-9297/

Thanks for supporting YarnCoture!
~~Yarn~~
©Copyright Yarncoture 2008-2010 All Rights Reserved

http://www.yarncoture.com
http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com

Thank you so much for visiting my special place and remember, my motto is "never give up your dreams, even if only you see them come true", so I invite you to discover the 'yarncoture' in you!

Become A Fan Of Yarncoture!
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Email:munaqaba@juno.com

Poetry by Yarncoture
http://www.yarncoture.blogspot.com

Expectations..Thoughts FROM THE SOUL...

Have you ever expected something wonderful to happen from someone or something,
BUT didn't quite get what you were expecting..

Or expected a person to behave in a certain way...
to say or do a certain thing...

Expecting to be amazed by the world around you..
to explore the four corners of this vast Earth that you have heard so much about.

ONLY TO FIND CLOSED EYES and EARS
to sincere efforts of comfort, compassion and love;
to the efforts of others,
to the expressions of emotion that the closed eyes would only see as you trying to destroy them...

ONLY TO FIND OPPRESSION..
Men, women and children sleeping in cardboard houses under highway bridges;
who have lost their homes that they thought was the "American Dream".
OR
People afraid to speak out against injustice for fear of abandonment by their friends, their families, or society as a whole.

ONLY TO FIND DESPAIR..
People going to jobs that they hate..slavery is alive and kicking again in America, and if you are thinking "well not for ME it isn't" THINK AGAIN.. If you are working for someone else...working their hours...only able to go to the bathroom or eat when THEY allow...paying a 30 year mortgage for 30 YEARS .. or hiding out from the "repo man"... then my friends, YOU are a slave to these things whether you like it or not.

ONLY TO FIND HATRED..
hatred of the inner-self;
from others wanting what you have;
towards you due to the color of your skin or lack of;
hatred for decency and display of good character;
hatred towards the poor;

ONLY TO FIND ABUSE
Mental..
Verbal..
Sexual..
Domestic..
Child...
Physical...

My EXPECTATIONS are HIGH..

I will say it again, and again, and again...

My EXPECTATIONS are HIGH!!
For myself, those I love and those who say that they love me...for me.

Someone once told me that people will ALWAYS fall short of your expectations.
We are human after all. This same person told me to put my trust in The Almighty, The Watcher, The Disposer of Affairs...for He will NEVER fall short of your expectations and will always come through for you.

So I Expect that
HE will be there for me to guide me,
HE will HEAR me when I complain,
HE will SEE me..and not turn me away,
HE will comfort me..

My expectations are high...My Expectations Are High....
MY
EXPECTATIONS
ARE
HIGH!!!

~Yarncoture Maryum~
©Copyright 2010 Yarncoture Maryum

Lady Flava's Side Note on this Artist:

I became acquainted with this amazing artist online through another artist that is her heart and my dear friend. In our first communications I never new she was another creative soul. When I was introduced to her art, I was amazed...he creations from "yarn" are special, unique and so very stylish for those wanting to stay warm and at the same time make a statement. Then she shared her poetry. Words with so much depth and soul...so very personal and sharing of herself. When I see her creations and come across her words it all draws me and and I want to share her with the world. Please take the time to click on her links and tell others about Yarncoture Maryum.

Joanna Ballard

Shreveport, LA (Baton Rouge, LA)

Joanna Ballard’s blend of original stories, poetry, folk tales and fairy tales from around the world along with her unique performance delights both young and old. Ms. Ballard engages the audience in dialog and often gets them to participate with her in the art of storytelling.

Joanna is a Northwest Louisiana native and current member of the Trapped Truth Society, the Shreveport Writers’ Registry, the Red River Storytellers, the Northwest Louisiana Art Gallery, and founding member of the West Edge Artists Co-op. Ms. Ballard began her storytelling and writing career before she could even read or write by creating her own songs and stories. She was first published at the age of 16 and has been widely published and won numerous contests. Joanna earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a Theater Minor from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia AR in 1986. Her lifelong love of words and stories carries over in her enthusiastic storytelling adding flair and flavor to her shows.

Joanna Ballard also shares her stories as an artist, intertwining her love for words and color digitally in her own self styled “poetic art”. This art has grown out of her talent and enjoyment in sharing her stories thru web design and photography.

http://www.ballardsbytes.com/

Butterfly ~ By Joanna Ballard
Poem & Photo © By Joanna Ballard. All rights reserved. No reproduction of this material, in any form or medium, is permitted without express permission of the author.

Ballard's BytesFebruary 2003 to present
Self employed freelance independent contractor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I am a storyteller in the oral tradition, the written tradition and thru my art. I am available for storytelling & spoken word performances, writing, storytelling, and performance poetry workshops.

I can help YOU tell your story thru event photo shoot, custom photos with poetry. I also design CD covers and do press kit photos, artist (all genres) / musician bios.

I am also available for model/actor portfolios and head shots and photo shoots.

Email jb@ballardsbytes end_of_the_skype_highlightingfor ALL your "storytelling" needs!

Lady Flava's Side Note on this Artist:

I met Joanna the storyteller on facebook possibly 2 years ago. I loved her eclectic style and passion for her art and those of the unsong/unknown artists...along with her work in creatively addressing the social issues around homelessness and man-made disasters. Joanna stays true to herself! She creates and shares through her art of storytelling to, h er photographer and jewelry designs along with working with a variety of artist in creating websites and an online presence. I encourage everyone to get to know this artist and her art forms.

Poetry, Rhythm & Rhyme...

My Soul Cries

As I sit here this morning
My soul cries
As I watch the dew drop
Drip slowly down the leave
I wonder if it is also crying
As I gaze across the way
I notice a deer standing there
Silently watching me as I watch it
As I ponder on where did all the innocent
Days go
My soul cries
As I hear the hatred our youth scream
Back and forth at each other
Noticing across the field
The dark smoke coming out of a
Smoke stack
Feeling the hatred closing in
Just like the dark smoke
Over taking the sky
Is the same I feel the hatred
Its like an asthma attack
Choking the breath out of it's victim
So has hatred taking a grip on the very throat
Of America
My soul cries
Out to and for
The child laying their broken
Then my heart remembers
My own babies laughter
Grandmothers raped
Daughters slaughtered
Young men enprisioned
Grandfathers robbed
Is it any wonder you I ask
That today
My soul cries...........

by Huniie Holly

The pens danced.......

Out on a walk with her pen one day
She got tripped up by this strange pen
It was not at all like hers
As she meet its owner
Watching as he dominated it
Ever so smoothly it flowed
He decided to challenge hers
Of back and forth they went
A master at words
It was more like he held a paint brush in his hand
The pictures he painted
Took her on new journeys
She was whisked off onto paths unimagined
A stirring she started to feel
On a level
Of poetic stimulus
She had never known
Watching as both pens started to dance
Around each other
Watching waiting to see what the next move would be
Up his would dance
Around hers did go
A slash here
Dashing there
Until master piece after master piece
Was born
Inspiration both did find
Exploring new thoughts and concepts
Till she wondered if
It was getting to deep
For now both pens feeding off of each others energy
They watched and peeped waiting one for the other
Now
That
Their pens had learned to dance,,,,,,,,,,,,,

by Huniie Holly

Click the link to purchase:

No Longer A Slave

http://huniie.cwahi.net/

Go Deep (From the double album "VICTORY")

Woman

Tonight

I’m going deep

I want to explore the contour of your ocean floor

I want you to feel my manhood

slide deep inside your womanly waters

I want you to feel each backstroke

as I dive and soak

in your wetness

like the rivers of the Nile

Tonight

I’m going in for a swim

and I intend to descend

tongue first to test your extreme depths

I'll hold my breath

and let my tongue deep dive and explore

corridors of your crevice

where no man’s tongue has ever gone before

Tonight I'm going deep

Plunging deep inside of you

immersing my tongue in a circular motion

Tonight

I'm a pearl diver

looking for your pearl tongue

submerging to the deepest regions of your ocean

Tonight I'm going deep

Using my tongue to dive deeper than your surface

while searching for your buried treasure

holding my breath

while licking the erogenous zones

that bring your body pleasure

I'll begin by lifting your brows

while getting you mentally aroused

whispering in your ear

to stimulate your cerebral hemisphere

then I’ll dive deep within your pink pool

with no fear of drowning

because I use Magnum XLs for my deep diving gear

So go ahead and remove your skirt

so I can deep dive undercover

tonight I’ll make you squirt

as my penis probes inner regions your former lovers failed to discover

Woman don't be nervous

I know those other lovers only penetrated your surface

but tonight I'm diving deeper than they ever went

I'm going to make love to you until I experience back spasms

I want your mind to explode in mental orgasms

I want you to feel every inch of my presence

I'm going deep to prove that no other man could ever penetrate this deep inside your feminine essence

Tonight

I’m diving deep

inch by inch causing your walls to expand

Tonight I’ll dive so deep

that I'll make you scream Damn!

I LOVE YOU BLACK MAN!

I’ll explore inner caverns

causing your backbone tingle

I'll dive all the way down

I promise not to drown

I'm an experienced deep diving Mandingo

I'll have you telling your friends

I’m a deep diving aquamarine

because when I descend

deep within

I intend to go so deep that I leave my imprints on your spleen

But woman I want you to realize

I'm interested in diving deeper than your surface level

I know the sexual overtones of this poem

are making you feel cynical

But I’m diving deep

because I also want to take you to the highest intellectual, spiritual and sexual pinnacle

See I'm not shallow

and I know those other men in your past were shallow swimmers

who weren't mature

and too inexperienced to explore your inner core

but I'm the man who's willing to go deep

until I touch the bottom of your ocean floor

Woman

lay next to me

I'm not satisfied with satisfying you sexually

or feeling the tsunami of your love overflow in ecstasy

I want to dive deep inside your mind to satisfy you intellectually

Let me show you the depth and profundity of my love!

During this deep diving expedition

I’m on a mission to prove my affection

I want you to see that I have something bigger to offer than a well endowed erection

I want to dive deep inside your mind

my tongue will provide the lubrication

After play is the time for intimate communication

verbal penetration and

mental stimulation

And once I've made you experience a mental ejaculation

I'll stroke your hair while you sleep

my after play will make you say

that poet goes deep!

copyright K. Toure 2006

KHARI is one of the top selling poets/ spoken word artist in the country! His double album "VICTORY," is now available on iTunes, amazon.com,

http://khari.bandcamp.com/

and

www.kharitoure.com.

Side Note:

To have your poem, lyrics or short story considered for

Flava Coffee House News, send your piece to: admin@flavanews.com

Sophia May

UK

SOPHIA MAY, a beautiful singer/songwriter, who with UK producer Bellatraxhit the 1 spot in the US Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart for three weeks in a row with I CAN’T HELP MYSELF (Nervous Records) and has recently been voted 2 Dance airplay song of 2008, taking the lead over artists such as Cascada, Natasha Beddingfield, and Mary J Bligeand Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake. It was also 1 on Hot 96 Charts in the US.Continually working on new projects with MoeRoc, Sunfreakz, RazNitzanand David Bernardi, SOPHIA MAY is in great demand as a singer, songwriter and has been asked to collaborate on numerous projects with many young producers and artists.

At 16 SOPHIA opened for some of the UK’s best such as Bristol based group Offside (Warner), Colourstone, Kosheen, and Mercury Prize winner RoniSize. Spring 2009, her second single ANOTHER DAY (Nervous Records) reached the top five on Billboard and was on all radio playlists around the country and stayed on the Charts for 17 weeks. She has done shows along side Lady GaGa, Michelle Williams and Cindy Lauper.

http://www.sophiamaymusic.com/

Contact Sophia May for information and bookings

sophiamay@live.co.uk

Business & Management

perfectpitchent@gmail.com

Sophia May’s brand new single, I Believe, is released today.

Three time chart topping Singer/Songwriter, Sophia May & Wu-Tang Artist/Producer, MoeRoc, have collaborated to create the highly motivating & inspirational song entitled,"I BELIEVE" [Produced by Paris Pierce & Ninth Letta].

The video for "I BELIEVE" is directed by Joseph H. Bernard and was shot on location in New York City & Brisol, UK.

The single features Sophia May with MoeRoc, can be downloaded from iTunes, Amazon and Zune right now.

Listen to the song below…

~Believe~

Sophia May & MoeRoc

Lady Flava's Side Note about Sophia May & MoeRoc:

I heard the watched this video on facebook after Teresa Mullins from here in my area shared it and was so inspired when thinking of the youth project that Flava News is apart of with a youth organization called "Unleash the Brilliance" I then reached out to Teresa to see if she could put in in touch with Sophia May and MoeRoc and sure enough...Teresa helped to connect the dots and soon I was in contact by email with Sophia May. Sophia May and MoeRoc have graciously agree to let Flava News use this special piece, "Believe" for our chapbook and CD fundraiser project for Unleash the Brilliance. What a blessing to have these two amazing artists from the UK agree to participate in this project out of the Pacific Northwest but for all youth across the globe.

Mr. Ripley

Relationship Guru

Dear Mr. Ripley,

My family and friends don't care for my boyfriend too much. As a matter of fact, they pretty much hate him. See, he and I don't have the best of relationships but I love him with all my heart, plus we have a beautiful daughter together. How do I make it work or should I say, can I do anything to change the way they feel about him?

-HIPPIE32-

Dear Hippie32,

I want you to take a step back and try to figure out why your family doesn't like this guy. They are on the outside looking in but remember, love is blind. Therefore you sound like you are blind to what everyone else can clearly see. Also, I'm sure that when you vent your frustrations about this relationship to your family or friends, you have nothing GOOD to say about ole boy. So, why would you expect them to like someone who puts you through so much crap and that they only hear BAD things about? I had a friend who used to vent to me about her "special friend" (he would never label her his girlfriend) and she'd talk about him like a dog. But as soon as I agree and talk about him too, she'd get defensive and start taking up for him. And I was saying the exact same thing she was. But that is a sign showing how confused she was. And it sounds like you are confused also. So basically as far as your relationship with him goes, if it continues u will have little to no support from the people that love you. They will NEVER like this guy unless they start seeing you HAPPY. This would be an indication that things are going in the right direction and maybe, just maybe he is treating you like you deserve to be treated. But as long as they see you miserable and stressing, you'll be by yourself on this one, baby.

~Mr Ripley, Relationship Guru~

You can send your questions or comments to

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Community Corner

Flava News + Unleash The Brilliance =
A creative approach to reaching out to, showing support for,
and impressing upon ones own power
to strive for a stronger tomorrow.
We believe in our future...we believe in
"Our Youth"
Unleash The Brilliance!

Flava News has joined hands with a youth organization called "Unleash the Brilliance, UTB." UTB works with at-risk youth in providing peer/adult mentorship through time and creativity. Flava News and UTB have decided to collaborate on a variety of projects working directly with the youth and their parents and or guardians. We are exploring creative ways to bring awareness to the projects along with impressing upon others to get involved by making in-kind donations, considering to become an investor or sponsor to support the mission and vision of this great cause, our future, our youth.

This is a perfect union for both organizations and we are excited about the possibilities we can create together to make a difference for the youth of our communities. Unleash The Brilliance. We invite you to get involved. We invite you to become apart of our village.

Flava News & UTB have three ways that you, the creative souls can get involved with.

A chapbook that is full of uplifting poems, lyrics or short stories and or letters regarding subjects that can be uplifting for struggling youth and their parents and or guardians.

The second project is a audio CD with a variety of pieces that also is uplifting and encouraging.
We invite artists to participate in the scheduled workshops in giving a 2-5 minute presentation using your creativity to impress upon the youth to invest in themselves by finishing their education. The workshops take place throughout the Kent, Renton, Tukwila & Seattle area and you can participate as you are available. (Of course this is for Local Artist)

One of the contracts that UTB has is is working with at-risk youth that are struggling with attendance issues at school, they are failing classes and at-risk of being suspended from school to the point that the King County Truancy Court have become involved. Unleash the Brilliance has regularly scheduled workshops that meets with the youth and parents and or guardian.s The goal of UTB is to come up with a variety of creative ways to reach the youth regarding the importance of continuing their education. Another concern that will be addressed is, why the youth are skipping school, identifying the core issue, to exploring a resolution with the youth, parents and or guardian that will comply with the Truancy Court.

If you are interested in getting involved by donating a piece or your time, please contact us at: utb@flavanews.com

If you are interested in making an in-kind donation no matter how big or small you can go to: www.paypal.com and use utb@flavanews.com and identify the donation as "UTB"

I thank you for your time and consideration. Flava News and UTB looks forward to the possibilities of what we can do for our future, or youth with your help.

Sincerely,

Lady Flava

Flava News

www.flavanews.com

UTB Mission Statement

The Mission of UTB is to inspire teens and at-risk youths to value education and the process of learning. We share real-life stories of success and determination as well as perform music, dance and skits as a means to engage a live audience.

When you Unleash the Brilliance you don't hip hop around education...

You will hip hop through until every facet of you glimmers and shines.

*****
To learn more about UTB and to stay update on
this organization, go to:

http://www.utb.me/

Planting seeds

Growing dreams

2010

at the

UmojaFest P.E.A.C.E. Center

Seattle, WA

http://www.facebook.com/flavanews#!/event.php?eid=149936491713295&ref=mf

We Belong Together
by Barbara Grovner

It’s hard to imagine the death of a close family member. Especially when it is someone you admire and look up to, and most especially when it is your very own sister. It’s also hard to imagine why anyone would want your sweet and loving sister dead. Who could possibly want to hurt her, let alone kill her?

Kara’s death caused deep heartache among those who loved her, but soon it became apparent that her killer was someone who knew her, and knew her
very well.

An extensive and painstaking investigation, rattles and shakes
the lives of those who loved Kara, until the truth comes tumbling out.

We Belong Together has been released by InnerVision Books and is NOW AVAILABLE for only $4.00 to download this great read at: http://innervisionbooks.com/ebookpages/webelong.html

Book Cover Created By G8 Visual Designs.
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Swift Tongues

Seattle, WA

Following the deaths of Tupac and Biggie Smalls, Swift Tongues identified a void within the hip-hop community. He began working diligently to perfect several rap styles, which led to the emergence of Swift Tongues. His multiple delivery methods have drawn him comparisons to Tupac, Jay-Z, Scarface, Biggie, Ice Cube, and Common and can be considered a conglomerate of all the great ones.
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Swift Tongues was born J. Mitchell in Seattle, WA, on October 14, 1979. His mother and fathers drug addictions forced his grandmother to step in and act as a guardian for him and his younger brother. Swifts upbringing in West Seattle exposed him to drugs and alcoholism at a young age and he began selling the same poison that destroyed his family.
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The emergence of his talent that had manifested was released at 15 years old when he wrote his first song entitled, fallen solider where he delivered the heart-wrenching story of the death of a childhood friend.
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His rapid ascent to stardom was put on hold due to the death of his best friend June Bug. Following the death, Swift began his spiral downwards and became heavily involved in hustling and gang activity to help fill the void.
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Swift Tongues childhood can be held in connection with his unorthodox delivery, which moves from pain to triumph as he vividly depicts his real life trials and tribulations using tracks as his canvas.
..

Currently Swift Tongues is working on multiple projects, his mixed tape entitled “Scavenger Hunt” and album entitled “Personal Vendetta"

# 2

Scavenger Ent-SWIFT TONGUES

Hip Hop / Street Hop
Seattle, WA

Lady Flava's Side Note on this Artist:

I am a new comer to the fanbase of Swift Tongues of Seattle, WA. I came to know him on facebook, to soon have some of his pieces to share on my radio show and received his press kit allowing me to glance into this artist that goes by the name of Swift Tongues. If you know me, you know I love to think outside the box and creativity catches my attention. I have said this many times on my show and to those I come in contact with in person, Swift Tongues has one of the BEST press kits that I have received EVER. Creative and Informative. As you will see by the above video, he is taking his creativity to create the visual behind the words, while sharing the limelight with just a few other creative souls of the Pacific Northwest...
Stay tune for more from Swift Tongues...

ZLS Publishing

Albany, NY

Who are we?

We are ZLS Publishing. We are one of six divisions within the ZLS Corporation.

What do we do?

We create better! We do both Traditional, Self-Publishing and Co-Publishing.

When do we do it?

All day, everyday.

Where do we do it?

In Albany, NY, online, on the radio, in our store and in the bookstore.

Why do we do what we do?

The truth of the matter is that there are two things that we love: books and being creative. For us, it means bringing those books to life, bringing that company story to life. It's all about the story!

Why should you bother with us?Authors:

We won't just publish you, we'll market you and work on developing a product line behind your book. Plus, we design better. Companies: We're honest, we meet deadlines, we create better, we're affordable and we provide individualized attention.

What kind of design do we do?

This division does book publishing both traditional and self-publishing. Our Design Division works on book covers.

What kind of marketing do we do?

We market our authors as well help other authors and small businesses market their companies. Our Branding/Marketing Division handles this part.

Who do we work with?

Authors and businesses of all sizes and types.

What do we do?

We publish books and articles written by companies and individual authors. 2) We create books and booklets for authors, small businesses, schools & non-profits.

What kind of publishing do we do?

Traditional, Self-Publishing for business and Co-Publishing for authors.

http://www.zlspublishing.com/Home.html

Author Line Up
Dan Bazile, Roberta DeCaprio, Donnell Stewart, Ashika Niles
and more...

ZLS Publishing is Albany, NY's #1 Book Publishing Company.

Our motto is: Getting your work to inspire greatness, evoke emotion
and provoke conversation.

Visit us at: www.zlspublishing.com.

The ARq "Untouchable 2.0"
Album Release Show

HouseHold Entertainment
Presents:

THE ARQ
"UNTOUCHABLE 2.0"
Album Release Show

October 28th, 2010
LIVE at 88 Keys
315 2nd Avenue - Downtown Seattle

$10 pre sale tickets
$15 @ the door

Doors open @ 7pm
21+

ALSO FEATURING:
REAL - JAZ - THOMAS CROWN

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

"Untouchables"
is available on:

itunes

amazon.com

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Calendar of Events

The Return of Dope Emporium...

by Jazmyn Scott

Seattle's one & only TRUE HIP-HOP festival returns!

Dope Emporium was created to establish the social, political, communal and financial platform or storefront for DOPE artist from the Northwest. The purpose was to make sure all voices, ideas, creativity and thoughts had a place to bring forth this expression to the public and let them decide if this was intoxicating, original and refreshing enough to be considered "DOPE".

This year, we are returning to our roots and focusing back on our community and our youth. We want this to be an outlet for DOPE artists of all ages to be presented. There will be performances, vendors, workshops, panel discussions and more.

If you are interested in sponsoring or setting up a vendor table, please contact us at dopeemporium@gmail.com

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June 2010

Travis Vp Fox
aka Black Poe

How under the Heavens is one man supposed to escape the clutches of
the most devastating killers in creation with a thirst for blood fueled
with their unmitigated desires for vengeance?

That is the dilemma that the protagonist of my recently completed
novel, In the Heart of the City, has faced the very moment he released
his finger from the trigger of the weapon that claimed the life of his
highest profiled victim. Set in the cities of Philadelphia, Seattle, New
York, Moscow, this is a character driven 70,000 word fast moving
thriller with flowing action scenes, unforeseen betrayals, laced with
seductive midnight fantasies.

Terrence Daniels, a man without a past, has given up hope and is
determined to live the only life that he as ever known, the life of a
cold blooded killer. An outsider living in Japan, preparing for the
cancellation of his latest victim, fate stepped in, in the form of an
exotic, mysterious goddess, and forever erased the linear line of his
destiny. Unable to carry out the murder, Terrence flees with the
mysterious stranger back to his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Living in peace, his secure state of solace, was shaken to the core
once again. Given one last assignment, Terrence for the sake of his
family reluctantly agrees to carry out the mission. What should have
been just another job fell victim to the universal law that, “The best
laid plans of mice and men often go awry,” John Steinbeck’s of Mice and
Men. The accidental killing of the wife and infant son of the most
powerful man in the Philadelphia Russian Brava has set off a tidal wave
death and destruction, the likes of which the city has never seen. Now
Terrence and all that he holds sacred is in the crosshairs of every
criminal in the city looking to collect the bounty that has been nailed
to their heads. What will he do to escape their clutches, and how will
he use all of his skills to survive the unrelenting savageness that
awaits him In the Heart of the City?

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Jennifer Newberry
Seattle Recording Pop Artist

Sweet but independent, Young but experienced, Beautiful but modest, Talented, Poetic and Refreshing are the right words to describe the Swedish/ American artist Jennifer Newberry. With flavors of different cultures, mentalities and styles, Jennifer writes songs straight from her heart. Thoughts and feelings that are melodically expressed with a soulful clear voice. A strum of a guitar or a chord played on the piano is enough to feed her inspiration to create a song. Melodies have always come easily to Jennifer and she has been perfecting her ability to write since the age of 14.

Born in a small town of United States, Jennifer grew up in a home filled with song. Her mother a singer encouraged Jennifer constantly. Her father an Army pilot whose career often times forced the family to relocate from state to state. Moving from San Diego to Germany arriving finally at her mother’s hometown of Sundsvall, Sweden where Jennifer grew up. Her mother, Marie, influenced her with all kinds of music from the Beatles to ABBA, Soul to Swedish lullaby songs as well as Jazz and the Blues. Marie laid the foundation by teaching her the techniques behind singing, running through scales and practicing harmonies.

Being involved in the music business through her mother’s endeavors prepared Jennifer for her unofficial entrance into recording and performing records of her own. A chance meeting with local music producers in her hometown presented opportunities to record original material, ultimately perfecting Jennifer’s studio recording ability. Jennifer got the opportunity to record a cover called “Jump To the Beat” feat. Melody MC, which was later released in Japan when Jennifer was 18. Not only did she get to work and collaborate with some of the most recognized hip-hop producers in Sweden, but she also sang on many hip-hop and pop artists albums.

Jennifer seized every opportunity she could and inevitably exploited every musical situation. Jennifer got the chance to be apart of “Melodifestivalen 2002”, a Swedish televised music competition to select an Artist/Group to represent Sweden in the European Music Festival (Euro Vision Contest) with the song “Ingenting Ingenting” (Nothing, Nothing) the song was released commercially right after the finals. Later on that summer she was asked to be a backup singer for Lutricia McNeal, a well-known American artist in Europe. Jennifer toured with her the entire summer. Shortly after, she decided to take a chance on returning back to the States. In her venture of moving from Seattle to New York and back again she recorded her first album “Be Who You Are”, took acting lessons a Weist-Barron, performed at the UN Building, Good Morning America (ABC) and at a NJ NETS game she also performed at the Apollo, showcased at S.O.B’s, had her music played on the radio, became the lead singer of a band named 4More that performs on weekly basis in different venues around Washington and Oregon State. Now she has formed her own original band is working on her 2nd album “Inspiration From The Rain” and it’s planned to be released by the end of this year.

Jennifer has always had a clear ambitious picture of what she wanted to do with her life; to be successful in her own right, to be a memorable performer, vocalist, lyricist and actress. Her dreams are coming true day by day as news catches on about her talent. Jennifer is hoping that her heart and soul will reach out not only to commercial interest but also people, of all walks of life.

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Community Corner

Planting seeds

Growing dreams

2010

at the

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Seattle, WA

"Diary of A Tired Black Man"
Filmmaker Tim Alexander

http://www.tiredblackman.com/

Tim Alexander - Writer/Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Composer

Born Sept 12, 1959, Tim Alexander was raised by his mother and father along with his two younger sisters in Los Angeles, California. He knows the importance of a father and a man in a child's life. Tim grew up with his father in the home and clearly states that he would not be the man he is today if his father was not there.

Who is Tim Alexander today? At 49, he is a hard working man, is successfully married, the father of twin boys as well as co-father to two older boys previously born to his wife Chanin. As their father, he wants to give everything he has ever experienced to the boys to ensure their positive growth and futures in the world - the key word is positive.

Tim Alexander understands that we are a product of what we were raised to be. Though there are exceptions he feels they are very small in number compared to the rule - we are a product of our environment.

He feels both he and his sisters are a clear example of this rule, in both positive, and negative demonstration. All three share similar traits of their mother and father. None have ever smoked, drank or experimented with drugs, as they never saw it at home. None of them have a college education just as their parents did not and education was not pushed. Their father was a junior high school dropout and similarly, Tim Alexander is a high school dropout. Despite the lack of formal education, their mother and father were hard workers who demonstrated and required good work ethics resulting in successful careers for their three children. Like their parents, Tim and his sisters are strong positive influential parents to their children.

Tim Alexander is the self-made man he is today because his dad taught him step by step how to be a man. He taught Tim to 'never give up' and to 'make it work'. Just as his father was self-employed, Tim has always made his own way never taking a job that he did not create for himself.

After dropping out of high school Tim Alexander taught himself how to be a locksmith at the early age of 17. When his sister was getting married, she asked Tim to photograph the wedding, because in her words, ”Tim can do anything”. He didn't even own a camera at the time so he rented a camera, shot the wedding and decided to become a wedding photographer. Three weddings were enough for him and he changed his direction to shooting models instead.

That decision led to a 28-year career as a world traveled fashion photographer and make-up artist. He later established Castle Studio, a web design, retouching, print design and visual marketing company that worked with celebrity clientele.

This background has lead Tim creatively to where he is today, a filmmaker. He has successfully obtained distribution for his first self-produced film. Over-achiever, Tim Alexander wrote, produced, directed, shot, edited and scored Diary Of A Tired Black Man himself. The film's a message for us all.

We Belong Together
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June 5, 2010 Launch 2.0 (Let's Connect) Presented by Ijo Arts Media Group & Flava News featuring Yirim Seck. LaRue (together known as Black Aries) and introducing Mike Mack & Harlem.

I will have to be honest as I process how to write this. 3 months of planning went into this event. The goal was to bring together during the industry mixer a variety of media members, business owners and service providers to the artist community. During the mixer we hoped to explore how we all might connect and grow in taking the arts scene in the Seattle area to a new level if we could create a solid networking group amongst the attendees. To then finishing out the night with an amazing hip hop showcase from our featured artists.

Many RSVP'd that they would attend the mixer along with those that said they would attend the hip hop showcase. My heart sank as the room felt so big and empty. The attendance was very low from what we all anticipated.

The group of Launch 2.0 came to the stage and we all introduced ourselves and told a little about ourselves.

DJ Trademark from Olympia, WA was amazing on the table...spinning the perfect sounds and falling right into the place with the needs of all the artists.

Mike Mack and Harlem started the night out with amazing energy showing off their young natural talents...what a presence. Next to the stage was LaRue bringing it a little harder than the first with his own style and story. Yirim Seck then joins him on stage where they performed together as the duo known as Black Aries. Next Yirim Seck performs with hotness as he worked the stage. We finished the night out with bringing to the stage again, Mike Mack & Harlem who challenged the other artist to a freestyle battle...I could not have asked for a better perforance outr of theses amazing artists even though the numbers were not there, the artist's all performed as if it was a full house. Inye & I were very proud of all of them.

I want to personally thank my all my children for coming out. I want to thank Felicia Wray from Chiick Bizziness, Johnny McCord from Lynx Records, Katherine Humes, Tao Palmer from Rarefied Heir, Life Cylce, LeNard Jones from the Goodybagg, Lady Scribe, JC Flow, Black Stax & friends, Terrell Jones, B Rock, Jazmyn Scott from The Town Entertainment, Jimaine Miller from Tha Stahi Bros to all the others that I did not have the opportunity to meet in person. I thank you for your support of my first, but not last hip hip showcase. I want to thank Tom Wood and The Woodshed Studios for allowing us the space and freedom of how we wanted this event to go down to working with us on making last minute changes. I have to thank DJ Trademark for sharing his amazing flava and services for our artists and audience.

A dear friend asked me as I cried the day after this event...How do you define a successful event? He helped me realize although the bodies were not there...so much went right and the artists put on one hell of a show that you missed out on!

Last but not least, I thank Yirim Seck, LaRue, Mike Mack & Harlem along with Inye Wokoma-Ijo Arts, Michael Blake-Blake Management and La-JB Worldwide for being apart of this event. In the end, I must say, I am so very very proud of Launch 2.0 (Let's Connect)

Peace & Blessings,

Susan "Lady Flava" Koshi

We need to stop feeding the mainstream and start feeding the indie artists!

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BLACK STAX

"TALKING BUILDINGS"

May 27, 2010 the much talked about and promoted event arrives to the well known venue, the Nectar Lounge in the Fremont Community of North Seattle. The event was the Black Stax "Talking Buildings" Album Release Party. As a newcomer to the Hip Hop scene I entered the Nectar with great anticipation as to what I would experience along with the many fans and I am sure even a few haters that felted the need to be a witness to what was about to go down. I nestled myself into a perfect spot in the loft area directly above the stage so I had the opportunity to see the people as the entered the Nectar as I had a great view of the stage.

DJ Gumbeaux is on the tables...setting the mood and putting out the sounds of a variety of artists and beats. The tone is being set as the people come streaming into this building. People meeting and greeting...all ready to experience what Black Stax has in store for us this evening.

As DJ Gumbeaux continues to pump out the sounds, a beautiful young woman, Toyia Taylor sets foot on the stage, engaging the audience with dialogue around the tracks that could be heard that night...creating the feeling of sitting in your home listening and feeling the vibe of your favorite artists. Next to the stage joining her in the skit was one of my favorite people, Delton Son doing some freestlyling...moving into Lady Tasz gracing us with her funky sound.

All eyes are pealed towards the stage as JaWaan LaRue aka LaRue hits the stage hard, bringing fiyah with this tracks " Rise Up" to ending with "Mr. International." Joining LaRue on stage is Yirim Seck. Together the make up the hip hop duo known as Black Aries. I was like a proud Mama. I work closely with both of these artists and this was honestly my very first time seeing them on stage. They booth know how to work the stage and the crowd. Although, as I state I am new to all of this, I felt that these artists were a perfect lead into what Black Stax would soon be bringing to their awaiting audience.

Delton Son comes back to the mic and share his sound again along with expressing his appreciation, respect and history of and with each artist that makes up the group Black Stax...I loved this introduction, giving a glimpse into his personal feelings of these gift artists and everyday people.

The time arrives and Silas Black, Jace ECAj and Felicia Loud make their way to the stage. I myself had to get up off my seat and lean over the rail as if that was going to bring me closer to what was felt through out the air...the building was talking...Talking Buildings. The combination of Jace ECAj and Silas Black along with the soulful sounds of Felicia Loud's sultry voice raise the bar as to what I have come to know as hip hop. Hands waving, heads bobbing along with bodies swaying to the sounds that come from the tables of DJ Gumbeaux through the voices of this eclectic group. I sat and smiled, my heart was filled with such a pride and honor to be a witness to all of this.

The crowd sang along to the songs performed...some new and some older...such as "I Love My Life" to "They Want Me" along with "Marbles." Yirim Seck joins Silas Black on stage to perform one of my very very favorites "Breath Easy"...moving right back into Black Stax. Towards the end of their performance....they take it to another level as Owour Arunga on his trumpet adding another welcoming twist to the unique sounds of this group

Before this night I had a strong feeling that, although these 3 formed a group, all 3 have their own distinct personalities, look and sound. As I watched them on stage, I could see the differences...but for me it was like a puzzle whose piece fit perfectly.

Toyia Taylor came back on stage as the show came to an end and DJ Gumbeaux continued to play the sounds.

Coming down off my high and my perch in the loft, I make my way down to the floor as the people continue to stay and mingle...sharing the enthusiasm for the nights experience of Black Stax and Friends...to what I believe was a unity in the pure love and respect for Seattle's Hip Hop.

I left the Nector Lounge with a pride that I have been a witness to greatness, knowing I have the ability to share this group with my listeners, readers and fans right here in the Pacific Northwest but more exciting, to those across the United States and Globe. This night gave me a new twist to how I can share Black Stax with the world.

Right after the Talking Buildings Album Release Party in Seattle, Black Stax headed down to California to do a very successful week tour there.

Stay tune...there is so much more to come from Black Stax. If you want to hear good hip hop, real hip hop and the truth...become a fan of Black Stax out of Seattle, WA.

Lady Flava
Flava News
Seattle, WA
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Talking Buildings will be made available for digital download Summer 2010

The most requested Black Stax song featuring
Felicia Loud

I Love My Life

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All artists are welcome to submit tracks for airplay consideration, but please be aware of and adhere to the following guidelines when doing so:

1. Email your mp3s, we request 192k mp3 files (256k or better highly recommended). Please email any digital media to soulcityradio@gmail.com

2. Please include a press kit or bio/pic with submission.

3. The CD must be of professional quality.

4. A CD submitted for review will not be returned.

5. We reserve the right to be selective in the music considered for airplay. That being said, submission of your CD does not guarantee that your music or spoken word will be played on Soul City Radio.

6. We are not able to pay royalties at this time.

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AUTOMATED STREAM SCHEDULE

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Sat - The UK Soul Radio Show presented by Kyra Simone - 8-10PM EST

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LET'S GET ReAdY TO RUMBLE...VWE'S EMCEE/BEATBOX BATTLE

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 9:00pm

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Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8:00pm

Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 2:00am

The Woodshed Studios

300 Fairview AVE N.

Seattle, WA

This is the first of 3 Official JC Flow
'Verb Noun Vibe'
CD release events!

The Official JC Flow 'VERB NOUN VIBE' CD Release Event Series
VERB (Saturday, 7/17 @ The Woodshed)
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NOUN (Saturday, 7/24 @ TBD)
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VIBE (Saturday, 7/31@ The Baltic Room)
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Jaze Wade is an International electronic/alternative rock musician that has placed himself on the music map by incorporating several different sounds of music, bringing together music junkies from both the mainstream and underground markets. GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER Scott Mathews (Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Mick Jagger) says "Jaze Wade has a very modern T-REX meets JOHN LENNON in ZIGGY STARDUST’s garage kind of flavor. How can that not work? Jaze is a master of melody and brings his interesting personal life to his lyrics while concocting sounds from outer space, courtesy of his collection of the world’s coolest vintage (1976 – 1982) analog synthesizers."

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The Cypher is one of Florida 's hottest open mic spoken word venues. Generally, The Cypher is open to all forms of performance arts ranging from spoken word poetry, hip-hop, singing, instrumentation, monologue, etc (though it is primarily poetry) and its audience ranges from the urban professional to the artistic ecclectic.

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FESTIVAL SUNDIATA CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Seattle Center on June 12 & 13th, 2010 (Black Music Month) with our traditional African/African American food, entertainment, and cultural events as part of the program. This year we are proud to announce the addition of Zimfest to the festival, celebrating the life and commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of revered Zimbabwean musician, Dumisani Maraire. 206 Zulu (Universal Zulu Nation) celebrates its 6th year with the festival, bringing all-ages, capacity-crowd entertainment showcasing Hip Hop culture. A number of community partners will join us in this 30th Anniversary Celebration.

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Dr. Melody Ivory serves people who accomplish great things but struggle to feel good about themselves, as well as organizations that need to strategically invest in their people, their richest resource, in order to excel. She relishes her mission to enable people to see themselves through her eyes—as living works of art. This commitment is evident in her personal story.

Her Story

Throughout the first third of my life, I struggled with chronic low self-worth. The seed was planted after experiencing parental abuse and, ultimately, abandonment by age seven. It grew as I experienced abuse in the foster-care system until I “ran away” to college.

Early on, I discovered that I could get attention—a kind word, certificate, or trinket—from my teachers if I did well. So, I set out to build a long list of professional and personal masterpieces—20+ years in technology (including B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science); 20+ years of teaching, mentoring, and coaching; a loving husband and son; and a portfolio of assets.

Despite my accomplishments, I still questioned whether or not I mattered, and I continued to dismiss my gifts and creations. A near-death experience with meningitis forced me to face and resolve this self-worth challenge. Now, I’m able to make even greater contributions to others.

Renaissance Woman: I’ve been blessed with a range of intellectual and artistic gifts, a command of diverse disciplines, and the ability to blend them all—art, technology, and self-help.

I’m committed to developing multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, transformational solutions that support talented individuals and people-centered organizations in resolving common challenges.

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I have been racking my brain as to what I wanted to write about for this edition of Flava Coffee House News. The thought came to mind just keep it short and keep it true to how I see things and how I feel.

I preach and continuously talk about word of mouth being a powerful tool in spreading the word for Underground/Indie Artists. Here at Flava News, we try to find creative and somewhat of an aggressive way to be in your face, in hopes that you will pay attention to who we are shinning the light on. The recognition that Flava News is receiving is growing and growing due to the hard work and dedication that I put into what I do and who I believe in. In my grassroots approach, the doors are opening up for Flava News, which in turn means the doors are opening up for you, the Underground/Indie Artists.

At the end of my shows...I always ask that, "as I spread the word for you, help spread the word for Flava News." That is what I call a Win Win relationship. We all deserve to get paid for our hard work...but when the money does not exist...that is when the support of others in sharing...spreading the word comes into play as a very valuable and necessary tool. Not only for the growth of the Artist's but for the growth of those that promote the Artists.

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Carter Anderson

Soul Recording Artist
Washington D.C.

Carter Anderson is the Kentucky-born singer/songwriter who desires to explore every facet of what R&B really means. His youthful, yet soulful voice demands attention and dictates a story of love that can be appreciated by all and from which something meaningful can be taken.

He shares his love of music with producers Elise Perry, Donald King and Terry L. Lewis, who contributed to his debut album release, Not The Last Gentleman.

The album is a virtual voyage for the heart and soul. It mainly focuses its energy and attention on those who believe that, in this day and age, chivalry is dead.

"A lot of women seem to be convinced that there are no good men left," Carter Anderson says. "With Not The Last Gentleman, I want to let them know that we still exist. We still want to open their doors, pull out their chairs, and cherish their presence.

Since he was 8 years old, Carter Anderson dreamed of performing on stage and bellowing out the sweet sounds of R&B like many of his idols.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky and raised in Fort Washington, Maryland, Carter Anderson is actually named after his father. Just as on stage, Carter portrays a warm and confident spirit and it is reflected greatly in the soulful songs he has written and co-produced. Carter has long admired such greats as Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder and Brian McKnight and has performed many of their hits during his stage performance, including his visit to the world-famous Apollo theatre in New York City.

His initial album promises a true representation of his personal writings and musical style. Many of the songs - including the initial single release, "You Make My Day", for instance - were co-produced by Terry L. Lewis, who has many production credits under his belt, including television show theme songs for Black Entertainment Television. "Terry and I have worked many years together," Carter says. "When the two of us get together in the studio, its constant non-stop production. We have teamed together to produce the music he and I love to hear.

He eventually moved into the Information Technology field and started his own business developing professional websites for local businesses. In addition, he put his stimulating photography skills to use for many local models, which assisted with jump-starting their careers.

n stage, Carter has a stage presence full of energy and vibrance. His soulful voice and originally-written ballads have won over many audiences time and time again. He has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists such as Selene Lemme, Hueman Prophets, Wayna, and Tony Terry.

Carter speaks candidly about his debut album, Not the Last Gentleman: "I grew up learning to treat women the way they deserved to be treated, and I know I'm not the only man who was raised that way."

Carter is reminded every day of God’s blessings and has thanked his family and friends for the love and support they have shown throughout his music career. “It’s been a long road, with lots of ups and downs, to get this project done. A lot of deep, long-forgotten emotions have been tapped into, in order to find the right inspiration for each song. Now that the album is finally finished, I couldn’t be happier.”

Track Listing
1. The Interview - Part 1 (Intro)
2. Not The Last Gentleman
3. Daddy's Little Trip
4. The Interview - Part 2
5. Left In The Dark
6. The One That Got Away
7. I Apologize
8. The One I Want
9. The Interview - Part 3
10. Because You Love Me
11. Don't Want To Get Away
12. The Interview - Part 4
13. Is My Love Enough
14. Will You Marry Me
15. The Interview - Part 5
16. You Make My Day
17. The Interview - Part 6 (Outro)

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Executive Producers
Carter Anderson
Terry L. Lewis
Doris Anderson
Michael Robinson

Producers
Terry L. Lewis
Carter Anderson
Elise Perry
Donald King

Writers
Terry L. Lewis
Carter Anderson
Elise Perry
Donald King
Paul Carr
Ma'Laika Abdul-Hamid

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Black Stax
Seattle, WA
www.blackstaxmusic.com

Black Stax is the avant-garde of hip-hop. Comprised of MCs Silas Black and Jace ECAj and vocalist Felicia Loud, Black Stax pulls lyrical inspiration from today’s news headlines and creates an eclectic, urban sound that is reminiscent of The Roots and The coup with a dash of the early Fugees and classic Janice Joplin.

In a recent review, The Stranger said “what defines Loud is…is her flawless command of the tones and textures of American Soul…what defines [the MCs] is their commitment to a hip hop that is complicated at the levels of ideas and expression, politics and language.” Black Stax makes creative, challenging and emotional music with an injection of hip hop and 70s-era soul. “Our sound is the soul of a songbird full of parables and riddles. We speak to the streets, classrooms, clubs and community,” explains Jace ECAj. "It’s more than hip hop, R&B or soul, it’s more of a classic combination like Soul 2 Soul and Groove Theory or just dope ass vibe music" adds Blak.

Besides their unparalleled sound, what sets Black Stax apart is their ability to put on a memorable live show. Individually they are veteran performers and collectively they are masters of setting a vibe and drawing in an audience.

Felicia Loud is a born performer, an impressive stage actress and has a reputation for packing live music venues both big and small. The Seattle Times called her “more than good – she’s a wonder.” Fellow Black Stax member Silas Blak explains “Felicia brings light to our darkness, clarity to women and intrigues men.”

Silas Blak and Jace ECAj, of the The Silent Lambs Project, have been a Seattle hip-hop staple since the 1990’s. ”At every Silent Lambs Project concert they remind the audience that ‘this is serious music.’ It's not ‘innocent’ ass-shaking rap, or thugged-out ‘reality’ rap, and it isn't watery ‘elevated-consciousness’ rap, either…[they] have figured out is not to make reactionary rap that provides answers, but to maintain rap as a challenge. As a result, they write complex, refreshing songs,” raved The Stranger.

A collaboration that works, Black Stax successfully blends musical genres and attracts a varied and supportive following. They have appeared at Seattle’s popular music venues such as Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater, Contour, ETG, Langston Hughes Performing Art Center, ACT and Chop Suey, at the Malcolm X Hip Hop Festival and on the national Dope Emporium Tour.

Diezel P
Hip Hop Artist
Portland, OR

Diezel P is a Portland, OR Native who has had a passion for writing as far back as he can remember. As a child he would write short fictional stories provided with illustrations to bring to life his vivid imagination. He excelled as an English and Writing student all through school and began to express his creative mind through poetry and rhyming as a teenager. His artistry to rhyme and write fell second as his persistent goal to reach the NBA grew in High School. After a series of injuries and the reality of reaching the level of professional Basketball set in, he focused his energy back on poetry and rhyming, putting out his first album in 2005. After three projects and a locally popular album titled "Write Now!" released in Fall 2008, he would be considered a notable Hip Hop artist amongst the Portland scene, and highly respected for his positive content and contributions he makes towards the community he grew up in. Diezel P has helped raise thousands of clothes, toys, funding, awareness, and food for multiple causes and organizations in Oregon, while working with various organizations, youth, and giving guest lectures at schools and events to raise awareness about issues that effect people in modern society, and the importance of spreading a positive message through Hip Hop music.
Randal "Diezel P" Wyatt attended Mt.Hood Community College from 2003-2004 to pursue a degree in Journalism, but found himself unable to finish school after unexpectedly becoming a father of twins at the early age of 19. The birth of his sons would spark his ambition to become successful, mainly gearing his journey towards becoming a Socially Conscious MC, until 2009 when he would be given an opportunity to write Hip Hop related columns for www.whatshappeningpdx.com . After a few months of writing columns and promoting local artists, he would gain respect and popularity as a writer and be presented with another resource to write for in www.oregonmusicnews,com . Diezel P is now back on the path he once followed as a student, proving that Hip Hop can be used as an outlet to benefit, educate, and positively promote the Urban community.

Discography: Available:
Write Now! (2008): www.cdbaby.com/diezelp or diezelp.bandcamp.com
Eyes Closed, Mind Open EP (2007): diezelp.bandcamp.com
Poetry In Motion (2006): diezelp.bandcamp.com
Words of Wisdom: The Word Is Out (2005): Not available

Notable Artists I've Opened for:
Slick Rick
The Beatnuts
Rahzel
Zion I
E-40
Large Professor
Mistah Fab
The Jacka
Guce
One Be Lo
Luckyiam of Living Legends
Cool Nutz
Sandpeople
Goodie Mob
Sunspot Jonz of Living Legends
Crooked I of SlaughterhouseCities

I've Played In:
Oregon:
Portland, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Bend, Ashland, The Dalles, Hood River, Albany, Oregon City, and Beaverton.

Washington:
Seattle, Olympia, Longview, and Vashon Island.

California
Sacramento, Roseville, and Nevada City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vacaville, Caspar.

Charities & Organizations:
Portland Parks and Recreations
Multnomah County Health Department
NW Impact
High School for Recording Arts Portland
4-Point Play
Herbal Life

Journalist Sites:
www.whatshappeningpdx.com
www.oregonmusicnews.com
www.portlandobserver.com

Contact and Booking:
Randal Wyatt
diezelp@yahoo.com
diezelp@gmail.com

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Monday, May 24th.
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Seattle, WA

Rcurtis Fantpayne
Soul Fusion
Seattle, WA

A Seattle native, Rcurtis has performed as a vocalist in the Seattle area since 1991. With a vocal styling likened to Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, and Anthony Hamilton, Rcurtis is a “hit” with the audience every time! In 2004 Rcurtis recorded a voiceover that was used to launch Hagar Slacks’, “Forever New” material campaign. The campaign was aired during the Superbowl Halftime show 2005!

Rcurtis, formerly “Sweet Jay”, of Seattle’s Emerald Street Boys, is also on exhibit inside the Northwest Passage at Seattle’s EMP.

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Calendar of Events

Start Time:	Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:00am
Location:	412 N. 36th St. Nectar Lounge

Black Stax live with special guest:
LaRue
Dj Gumbeaux

Doors @ 9pm
Show @ 10pm
$8 General Admission
$15 Admission Plus Album

Felicia Loud on Flava Coffee House Sunday, May 23, 2010
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Mike Goudreau

Jazz/Blues Recording Artist

http://www.mikegoudreau.com/

Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn't stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Ricky Skaggs, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild - to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is confortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues.

For the past two years, Mike has been working on getting his many songs published for Film/TV in the U.S. And Europe. His hard work has paid off with over 450 songs signed to date and placements on such TV shows as '' Everybody Hates Chris '' on CW , '' Dirty Sexy Money '' on ABC, ''Army Wives'' on Lifetime and ''Kath & Kim'' on NBC most notable. Recently 29 of his songs were signed to be part of 5 Jazz CD box sets distributed in Europe and Asia with Sony/BMG and Universal .

In the early 90s Mike formed the Boppin Blues Band. Taking its name (and some of its style) from Vancouver's Powder Blues Band, the BBB blew into the Canadian music scene with an independently CD - Sold Out 1994- with 10 songs running the gamut from solid Chicago blues to jazz influenced 40s & 50s swing/jump/shuffle and a few country and gospel tunes thrown in for good measure. It showcases superb guitar work and vocals from Mike with a great back line of drums, bass, piano, horns and harp. Upon hearing it, Andy 'Blues Boy" Grigg of Real Blues Magazine called them one of the most talented bands in Canada.

I Dig My Job (1996) featured mostly original tunes including a couple en français, which was unique. Real Blues Magazine continued its love affair with the band rating it as one of the 5 best blues CDs in Canada that year and named them as Best Group in Eastern Canada for 1996-97. They were also nominated as Best New Artist at Canada's Maple Blues Awards in 1997. A California radio station (KKUP FM) placed I Dig My Job in the Top 25 Blues CDs for that year!

Happy Go Lucky (1999) with 9 of 13 songs originals. More accolades: Real Blues Magazine called it one of the 5 best CDs of the Year and named the Boppin Blues Band as Best Swing Band and Best Unsigned Band in Canada. It was also nominated by Maple Blues for Best Album.

The following year Mike indulged his passion for his other favorite musical genre - jazz - when he released Stardust Memories (2000), a compilation of 14 classics including Route 66, The Lady is a Tramp, and Don't Get Around Much Anymore.

In 2001 Mike received a Research and Creation Grant from the Quebec Arts Council and produced Nous avions rendez-vous (2001) on the Montreal based Bros label ... 12 original blues tunes all in French! They were invited to the " Francofolies " in Montreal as well as a live recording captured by CBC's " Silence On Jazz " broadcast coast to coast.

Thank You Louis (2002), a tribute to the great Louis Armstrong. It was, and still is, very popular in Quebec garnering him numerous interviews with Radio-Canada, CBC Radio/TV and sell-out live shows.

My Favorite Time (2004) of the Year is a sweet, personalized collection of original and classic Christmas tunes featuring silky smooth vocals, great horns, clarinet, piano, cello and jazzy guitar work garanteed to put you in the Christmas spririt .

The Grass Ain't Greener (2006), Mike moved away from the big band style that characterized the Boppin Blues Band. The Mike Goudreau Band stripped down to guitar, drums, bass, keyboards and some great wailing harp and slide guitar from Harmonica Zeke. You get a great mix of rockin, swingin, up-tempo blues - 8 of the 12 songs are originals!!

Boppin 15 (2007) the new CD contains 15 cuts with 11 originals and 4 covers. Over the years some of the band members have changed but this album, as with all the previous, still boasts some of the best rhythm and brass musicians in Quebec along with some very special guests including Peter Brown on piano, Didier Dumoutier on accordian and the great Harmonica Zeke on harmonica.

Blues Et Cetera (2009), rich with 15 new original songs. The works include various styles and grooves such as reggae, singer/songwriter, rock, country and world music influences as well as Texas, Chicago, funk and swing blues for which Goudreau has been renowned for the past 17 years.

Over the past decade Mike has performed at some of the most prestigious Jazz & Blues Festivals in Eastern Canada including a record number 7 appearances at the Montreal Jazz Festival, 6 times at the Tremblant International Festival de Blues, 6 appearances at the Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Rimouski, 3 times at the Maximum Blues de Carleton, Fredericton's Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Saint John Jazz Festival and Festival by the Sea.

In September of 2008 Mike was invited to the '' Playing With Fire '' Blues Festival in Omaha Nebraska accompanied by members of Chicago's '' Mississippi Heat '' and had raving reviews for their performance. When asked why he plays both jazz and blues Mike replies: "I get bored doing just one type of music. I love jazz for its beautiful melodies, chords, and improvisation. I love blues for its energy, soul and milking its three-chord structure. I enjoy playing rock 'n roll too. But no matter what music I play it has to SWING!"

What some of the blues media have to say about Mike Goudreau:

“ Well, if Mike Goudreau and his boys were looking for the sunshine with their new album, they certainly found it! Lay the sunscreen heavy ‘cause this one is a real scorcher!” Dan Behrman, Producer/Host, Espace Musique / Radio-Canada, March 2010

" I love Mike's easy going, confident approach to music. Backed by sympathetic players, that approach results in a cool effortless swing whatever the groove.He shows his 'big picture' love and understanding of the blues in his guitar playing and songwriting. I'm happy to help spread the word by playing his music on CBC Radio's Saturday Night Blues and on Galaxie. " Holger Petersen June 2009

"A hearty vocalist and effective guitarist who plays snarling, tightly wound leads...A highly enjoyable set. Tom Hyslop, Blues Revue Magazine, USA, Dec/Jan 2008

"Goudreau plays lead guitar with the tone and taste of greats like Otis Rush and Albert King, and writes compelling, original songs". Jeremy Loome, Edmonton Sun, 2007

"Quality Canadian blues...solid and unpretentious...swings with snappy sincerity and crisp energy” Hal Horowitz, Blues Revue Magazine, USA Oct/Nov 2006 Issue

“ Undiluted blues from one of the purest players on the Canadian scene” Al Kirkcaldy, CFFF 92.7 FM, Peterborough, ON

“… A rockin’, rompin’, stompin’ good time….solid, creamy, tight and tasty licks executed with precision and class” Billie Lucas, CHLY 101.7 FM, Nanaimo BC

“Goudreau is a natural. He leads a great band with exciting original songs that dare you to sit still” John Valenteyn, Maple Blues, Toronto Blues Society

" The Grass Ain't Greener " est un de ces albums racés qui font figure de référence dans une carrière, aussi riche et chargée soit elle ! Fred Delforge, zicazic.com, France

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The 7th Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival brings a stellar lineup of documentaries, diaspora films that open the near and far world, touching dramas and witty shorts all designed to immerse audiences in the powerful voice of emergent cinema that is by or about Black people.

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It was a pleasure for me to meet The Dubber when he came to Seattle the middle of April. Having the opportunity to sit with this man, this artists that I have communicated with for years online...now he sits in front of me and we talked as if we have know each other forever. Then the time came for him to get on the mic at the Seamonster Lounge in the Wallingford community of North Seattle. The crowd was small and the venue was cozy but when he hit the first note with is voice and guitar...it took me to another place...feeling the vibe and soul of his unique sound. Hearing his tracks over the years does not begin to compare to hearing him in person.

This was a true treat for me to experience The Dubber in person.

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	Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8:00pm
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The Dubber's CD Release Party

The Dubber's 5 song EP Global Warning ... 2010 will be available.
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The show will feature four acoustic acts and two bands.

Riyen Roots from Asheville, NC will open the show. He will be followed by Brodie Porterfield from Columbia and Zach Fowler from Rock Hill. The Dubber will complete the acoustic portion of the show. Following The Dubber will be Tom Hall and the Plowboys and Alien Carnival will close the evening.

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Coolout 19
April 3, 2010
The Crocodile
Seattle, WA

Lady Flava & Georgio Brown

My Experience at Coolout 19

Arriving at 7:30pm my daughter Brittany & son Money Mike (later to be joined by PLip, a family friend) were greeting by Kitty Wu at the door. Moving into The Crocodile we meet David Pablo Narvaez aka Pablo D. and then Christine Harper...You just don't know how wonderful it was to finally meet some of the people that I have been connected to only online. Christine was gracious and escorted us up to the V.I.P. Then it was on...

This was my first time out in such a long time. What a wonderful way for me to step out on the town after being in my leopard cave for so long :-). Joining hundreds of people as we witness Hip Hop at it's finest!

Latching onto an empty table right next to the rail and right above the stage, I nestle myself in for what I know is going to be an amazing experience. I had the perfect view of all the V.I.P.'s coming up to the loft area to all that came in the door...watching the main floor fill up right before my eyes. I pull out my little pink laptop and start to take my notes, helping me document in my own way what takes place from start to finish at Coolout 19.

Greeting more people like Arianna Lancastria, Glen Boyd, Che Blaq, Jay Dot, Sharmaine "Purple" Tramble, Rcurtis Fantpayne Jamerson of The Emerald City Street Boys, Cynthia Guyton of Baby Girl Promotions, RC Croone from Cidewayz Productions to Mike Clark and his beautiful lady, Lisa. Bettina Carey, Melody Ivory & Glow Medina. Of course, I saw my boys Yirim Seck with his beautiful lady, Kinnetta & LaRue. Throughout the evening I met an array of people and artists...giving out business cards and receiving business cards all night long. Of course, I was greeted by the man that is Mr. Coolout himself, Georgio Brown. Georgio has a way of making you feel that you are where you are suppose to be at that moment when you are around him. You can feel his heart with just his presence...and he took that aura onto the stage about 9:30pm as he opens the showcase and greets the massive crowd.

NOTE: Now, I have to put a side note here before I get started. I apologize if I missed anyone's names and / or missed spelled them...this was my first time on the scene and I tried very hard to catch everything, but...

DJ Gumbo along with CD4 is spinning and building a energy as the house fills and the anticipation is felt in the air.

Melody Ivory sets the tone for the evening as she asks everyone to clear their minds and breathe...leaving the world at the door...asking that we allow this evening of Hip Hop to be all that we are there to create and experience...sharing with us a beautiful poetry piece " Hip Hop is more...Hip Hop is about connecting...take our place as the Hip Hop Legacies..." and the evening is on.

Coming to the stage is the B-Boys; Roofio, Massive Monkeys and Pablo D. The tone was set and the fiyah was present big time. Next to the stage is Laura "Piece" Kelley sharing a message from Papa John as the evening moves into a smooth reggae feel from Steel G, transitioning into the infamous Silver Shadow who was brought to the stage by Preach & Teach with a few of their old school moves. After Silver Shadow D, Preach & Teach introduces Candidt with Maya Jenkins, Xp & Brotha Brown...who is followed up by E-Dawg coming out acapello to be joined by 7 of his boys.

About 10:30pm the energy is high as Khingz brings it with his own personal flair...this was a treat for me since I had come to know of Khingz from Kitty Wu and had featured him some months back in my newsletter, now to be able to experience him in person was a treat. No disappointments for me nor anyone else in the building. Joining Khingz is Hill B and then B-Flat (High Life Sound System.)

Georgio comes out on the stage and asks everyone to take out their cellphones out to text or twitter their people to either get down to The Crocodile or to log onto www.itvnw.com to watch the showcase live.

Xola...comings to the stage with his boys...bringing the hype. Closing out his set with a piece called "Change" great message....It's time to make a change...

After Xola finishes up his performance...we go into a short break and then Wojack hits the stage along with some of his people. Next to the stage was DJ DDox continuing the energy and hype...it was a treat for me to experience since my daughter Mariko used to help him promote back in the day and look at him now. Reji Lefluer Trio...this was also a treat for me after hearing so much about he and his talents from Arianna Lancastria.

Taking another short break...okay folk text somebody and let them know about Coolout 19 :-)

With a new twist and pleasant surprise Catherina Brown, Georgio's sister bring her team that their flair with a nothing better than Styles of Steppin' (Chicago Steppin' Style) 3 couples...switching up partners as they show us how you can step to anything...bring on the final couple to take Steppin' to a new level. I just have to say the beautiful woman Steppin' had on some, to die for shoes.

Coming to the stage is J. Pinder and Spaceman from Sportn' Life Records. Closing out his set with an inspirational piece called " Go Far."

Georgio Brown lets everyone know that for Coolout 20 will be the completion of Top Left Documentary on Seattle's Hip Hop History. Tonight's event was also a fundraiser to help complete this special project that will be shown at the London Film Festival in April 2011.

DJ Topspin spins like no other...taking us into the female group known as Canary Sings...to bee joined on stage by La or Lau...they were amazing. Following them is the one and only...no one like him...Sonny Bonoho....doing it the way that only Sonny Bonoho could do it. I appreciate this mans hard work and dedication to his craft...he was out and about all night handing out fliers for his CD release party coming up.

Next to the stage is Meeze followed by G. Pres & Cheezaleo...boy I might have blown it on these names...lol

12:35am...another short break before bringing on...the legends of Seattle's Hip Hop

Piece....introduces...Vitamin D who asks for a moment of silence for Greg Thompson a great support and active member of the Hip Hop community of Seattle.

D. Black...comes to the stage at 12:50 am and the energy is still high!!! Wonderful to see my family on stage with an amazing stage presence...staying true to himself... remembering when he was a child and look at the man and artists he has become today. D.Black your family is so very proud of you!

Audio Poet...heads to the stage as DJ Shufflehead(?)...SugaBear spin the tracks.

1:10am...they announce that The Emerald Street Boys are heading to the stage...they took their time coming onto the stage or was there technical difficulties, could it be it was part of the hype...they were wanting the audience to wait in great anticipation? Georgio steps onto the stage, camera in hand as Scott Macklin who has been busy the who night filming this historical event, then turn the cameras on each other.

1:17pm...James Croones from The Emerald City Boys calls his son D.Black to the stage...then bringing RC Croones (RC Tha Trackaholiq) and then RCurtis Fantpayne Jamerson hits the stage. The Emerald City Street Boys aka Sugar Bear (Edward Wells), Captain Crunch (James Croone), and Sweet J (RCurtis Fantpayne Jamerson)...bringing us back to the days when Hip Hop all began in Seattle. What a treat...I have only seen RCurtis perform with Soul Stay Shun...I have heard the stories and read pieces here and there...but now I had the opportunity to witness...I understand where props come from now....The Emerald City Street Boys re-united for this night and what an experience it was. So as they left the audience waiting for them to hit the stage...we were not left disappointed.

1:27am Antonio'Bandanez followed up by Piece and Lady Tazs coming to the stage at 1:30am with their track called "It's Official." They close out the show, ending this long but amazing evening still on a high note...with hype and energy permeating the building.

The crowd was ready to continue the part but unfortunately, The Crocodile said that we have to be out of here by 1:45...and not all the acts were able to perform...it was disappointing to those artists that waited to perform but still they had to agree it was an amazing night to experience from the crowd.

I feel so very blessed to have been invited to be a witness to another mark in the history of Coolout Network and Hip Hop in Seattle, WA.

Thank you Georgio Brown for your vision and due diligence...Thank you Kitty Wu for putting it all together...your passion for this event was seen, felt and recognized and to all the Coolout Network People, Scott Macklin, ITVNW, to The Crocodile and to all the other people that were involved in making this night a huge success...What an amazing event!

Stay tune as the production of the Top Left documentary continues and we get peaks into along the way...

NOTE: Again, I am sorry if I missed anyone's names or misspelled names.

Lady Flava
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Me and My Boys
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Money Mike, Yirim Seck & LaRue

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Robert Gee

R&B Recording Artist

With a voice, described as a voice you can listen too all by itself that has a thick, creamy, honey butter presence and vocal prowess that cannot be taught Robert Gee hails from the city of Brotherly love, Philly! Where as the youngest of six children Rob can remember singing and dancing since the precocious age of 5. "When I was a little boy I would sing to my friends who lived behind me from my bedroom window. My mom would say I guess when you get up the whole house is suppose to get up...?"

Winner of a Settlement Music School scholarship for voice as a teen is how Robert received his classical training which led to the Philadelphia All City Choir and eventually joining "Opera Ebony" an acclaimed African-American Opera company and a place in "Who's Who In Music Among American Students!".

Gifted and graceful best describe this Entertainer ! Gee-Man is a bonifide triple threat! Robert is a Singer, Dancer, Actor and is a member of the S A G, AFTRA and AEA. Having been featured in numerous musical theater productions on the East and West Coast such as , The Wiz , Ain't Misbehavin , PIPPIN , Jesus Christ Superstar (In Armenia), and in Los Angeles where Robert now resides he's been featured in such critically acclaimed works as Robert Townsends THE FIVE HEARTBEATS LIVE!, Otis Sallids SPIRITUAL and Stephen Semiens CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT and the Legendary Emotions, BIGGER THAN BUBBLEGUM, and most recently Michael Ajakwe's Body Language.

Passionate is the word that comes to mind when you see and hear him live! Having done extensive nightclub work since he was a teen, Robert brings years of honing his craft as a front man for his band "A Different Class" to the stage but his ultimate testing grounds were when he was a vocal winner at the world famous "APOLLO THEATER AMATUER NIGHT!" and when PATTI LABELLE and STEPHANIE MILLS spotted the young Singer (whom they did not know) in their SRO audiences and came into the audience to share their microphones with Gee-Man to the delight of thousands!

Seasoned by and like many of the Artist he admires such as Donny Hathaway, Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross Prince and Sting from the "old school". Brian McKnight, Gerald Levert, Maxwell and from the "new School"! Robert has had the distinguished pleasure of working with some of the industry's best, like VESTA, LUTHER VANDROSS, THE EMOTIONS, ATLANTIC STARR, BEE-BEE WINANS and TEENA MARIE.

Committed and determined, Robert is pursuing roles in motion pictures and television and made his screen debut in "THE LITTLE RICHARD STORY!" as Bossman!

Robert Gee has been hailed by the critics as "Worth Seeing!" LA Times, Robert Gee Burns through a fiery rendition of In Your Eyes! LA Weekly, Whether in group or solo the voice borders on spectacular!, LA Times.

Robert Gee gives a truly unforgettable performance, North Hollywood News! Like the "Philly Cheese Steak" Robert Gee is a classic. He's got the flavor that you savor and the presence of a true
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2010

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The CD release party for D.DWELLER'S "THE ARRIVAL" album.
Friday April 30th 2010 @ the Jet Bar & Grill in Mill Creek.
There will be two dance floors,
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800 164th. St.
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ReignCity.com, Obese, One Family Inc.,
The Town Entertainment and SportNLife Records present:

SPRING CLASSIC 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 9:00pm

$6

21+

Nectar Lounge
412 N. 36th St.
Seattle WA 98103

Big World Breaks
featuring:

Tiffany Wilson
Hella Dope
Spaceman
High Life Sound System (Khingz, B-Flat and Crispy of GodSpeed)
DJ Audeos

Celebrating B-Flat's Birthday!

Celebrating Spring, new life, new music, our beautiful Seattle scene and cultural exchange through the arts. Three new collaborative songs with Big World Breaks, Tiffany Wilson, Spaceman and Khingz are being performed for the first time and will be digitally released on May 1st, 2010! The seasonal Big World Breaks parties are always unforgettable – bringing the most talented artists together for uniquely powerful and collaborative event productions!

Start Time:	Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 8:30pm
End Time:	Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 2:00am
Location:	Lakeside Event Ctr.
Street:	250 N Northlake wy.
City/Town:	Seattle, WA

The Official " Black Party 3 and VIP Soul Cruise" May 29th
Live Soul Music featuring SolStarr, Two of the top dj's in the town DJ Kun Luv and DJ Hitmann! Appetizers for all of our VIP guest, a elegant VIP guest cruise along lake union, three bars, and the hottest party inside one of Seattles most elegant venues all going on at the same time! Its really time to elevate your nightlife and thats exactly what we will be doing Memorial Day Weekend!

Boat boards at 9pm sharp!

Party only: $15
Party and VIP Cruise: $25
Adv. prices of course.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/108957

MATURE-STYLISH-ELEVATED
Events so you know we don't even have to say what the dress code is....
all black attire requested.

3 day VIP passes for GritCity Fest go on sale at Urban Xchange Tuesday, April 20!

Each pass is good for VIP and Main Events at
GritCity Fest
June 17, 18, and 19, 2010.
One pass is $50.00, inclusive of tax.

If you have any questions, check out our website: www.gritcityfest.com

The largest music conference in the world dedicated to the independent soul genre. Major Networking Opportunities with mainstream, emerging and independent soul artist, retailers, tastemakers, consumers and executives.

The 5th Annual
International Soul Music Summit
August 19th - 22nd 2010
Atlanta, GA...
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Atlanta

The ISMS will be filled with continuous panels (artists, retail, radio, management, performance, consumers, etc.) live performances and concerts/acoustic jam sessions, a themed networking session, DJ parties,

and unsigned artists showcases.

Add to the mix, a fashion show, The Recognition & Homage Awards show, art gallery showcases and exclusive VIP parties with headlining artists.

www.soulmusicsummit.net

For more information, contact Terry Bello at:
info@soulmusicsummit.net

ISMS 2010 Artist Showcase Submissions
Now Being Accepted

The 5th International Soul Music Summit & The 5th Peachtree Village International Film Festival will be held August 19th through 22nd, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown Hotel. ISMS 2010 is pleased to offer another exciting another opportunity to get your music heard at the ISMS 2010. If you are an independent songwriter-performer registered to attend the ISMS, then you can enter your music for a chance to perform at a special showcase(s) at Underground Atlanta ,The Hard Rock Cafe and The Hyatt Regency Lounge before an audience of prominent industry taste makers & music lovers. All music genres will be considered. We want to see and hear you perform!

GUIDELINES AND DETAILS

Our 2010 Showcase Submission period begins on
Friday, April 16th and runs through Monday, June 7th, 2010.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE ISMS 2010 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ARTIST SHOWCASE EVENTS!

Due to the high volume of applications we receive,
please limit the materials sent as follows:
Send your CD and one-sheet bio to :
ISMS 2010 Music Showcase
2870 Peachtree Rd Suite 404
Atlanta, GA 30305

All applicants will be notified by Friday, July 9, 2010 as to whether they've been selected for this year's Artist showcase event.
(Please register asap because artist showcase space is limited)

To give you a glimpse into our process, we received over 300 submissions for the approximately 75 artist showcase slots available for our 2009 ISMS.

Here are answers to the most-asked questions:

How do I apply?

You may submit your materials to us via mail
(at the address below)

ISMS 2010 Artist Showcase
2870 Peachtree Rd
Suite 404
Atlanta, GA 30305

Who is eligible for Artist Showcase consideration?

Any and all artists are encouraged to apply.

How much does it cost?

All groups or individual must be registered for ISMS 2010

What needs to be included in my package submitted via mail?

1. Your most recent or upcoming CD.

2. Submit a page with link(s) of live video performances located online accessible by a website link

3. The songs submitted must be an original work written or co-written by you.

4. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we ask you to send only a one-sheet bio, live video link sheet with your CD.

No folders or excessive promotional materials please.

Send your materials to arrive no later than Monday, June 7th, 2010 to:
ISMS 2010 Artist Showcase
2870 Peachtree Rd
Suite 404
Atlanta, GA 30305

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR PACKAGE OR SEND US MP3 FILES.

YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE ISMS 2010 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ARTIST SHOWCASE EVENTS!

Whether you are chosen to perform or not, the Artist Showcase is a perfect opportunity to network and make connections at the 5th ISMS 2010
(Please register asap because space is limited)

Thank You and please be patient while your music is reviewed.

Paper Matez
by
J. Edwards

Click the link to find out more about
J. Edwards & his Paper Matez
http://papermatez.wordpress.com/

Ocean Records

is Pierce County's ONLY Urban Music store...

We carry a wide variety of:

Hip-Hop, R&B, Old School, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata & Merengue...much more

Located On the corner of Bridgeport & Pacific HWY SW 11916 Pacific HWY SW

Lakewood WA 98499

Open daily 12-8pm

Coolout 19
April 3, 2010
at The Crocodile
Seattle, WA

Coolout 19
on
www.itvnw.com

My pictures of the history that was made at Coolout 19

The Mosaic Show

What a wonderful experience to have
Georgio Brown from Coolout Network
and RC Croone from Cidewayz Production

Click the link to listen to the show on
Sunday, March 28, 2010
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/flavanews/2010/03/28/the-mosaic-show-with-flava-la

Georgio Brown & Scott Macklin

Coolout TV is one of the longest running Hip Hop series in the nation.
Coolout TV continues to inspire and highlight NW urban and Hip Hop culture
via the oversight of Georgio Brown the producer.

Top Left – Coolout
(work in progress)

For nearly 20 years, the Coolout Network has visually been
the pulse through the body of Northwest Hip Hop,
capturing the areas coolest moments through the eyes of
director Georgio Brown.

The time is now for that pulse to make its way through
the body of the hip hop world and for the rest of the world
to discover what we already know –
The Top Left is Feel-thy!

Directed by Georgio Brown and Scott Macklin

Produced by Kitty Wu and Mike Clark.

So Stay Tune...
The Story Continues
Through the eyes of...
Coolout Network

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Black Stax live with special guest:LaRueDj Gumbeaux

Doors @ 9pmShow @ 10pm$8 General Admission$15 Admission Plus Album

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Organized by DO Foundation

is Pierce County's ONLY Urban Music store...

We carry a wide variety of:

Hip-Hop, R&B, Old School, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata & Merengue...much more

Located On the corner of Bridgeport & Pacific HWY SW 11916 Pacific HWY SW

Lakewood WA 98499

Open daily 12-8pm

Produced by Kitty Wu and Mike Clark.

Black Stax live with special guest:
LaRue
Dj Gumbeaux

Doors @ 9pm
Show @ 10pm
$8 General Admission
$15 Admission Plus Album