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Potion Collective Memorial Day Showcase

On Memorial Day, The Potion Collective will showcase an impressive line up at Brooklyn Fire Proof East, with myself as the featured artist. :) The holiday celebration features an all-day cookout beginning at 1:30pm. At 7:30, the mic opens up to whichever creative souls are called. ADMISSION IS FREE. At about 10pm, I've compiled a selection of my works to share with you all. I can't even begin to explain how excited I am, but if you have the time to attend, I'm sure to impress you. That, I guarantee.

Brooklyn Fire Proof East

119 Ingraham Street

Brooklyn, NY

OPEN MIC

7:30pm

FREE ADMISSION

Bobby Stone and Friends Concert (Brooklyn, NY)

On May 18th, Bobby Stone held his 3rd indie/unsigned artist concert in Brooklyn, NY - and it was dope. The New Old School is the title of Stone's latest music project - the concert being the official release party -as well as the guide for his craft and crowd: An old school feel, with The New School appeal. Not only was I excited to participate, but I am both humbled and honored to have been chosen by a crowd with such a specific (and dope) "genre" of sorts.

Anyone who's met me knows I love HOV. I suppose that is my disclaimer. Just like his wife, he's got a lot going on. Public attention has always fueled the two in trying to show the world they've captured all the riches... but once you've got that, then what?

"Mr. President, there's drugs in our residence. Tell me what you want me to do. Come break bread with us," Jay rhymes in one of my favorite tracks, "Justify My Thug." Now that he's proclaimed his "clearance to the White House" I just can't help but to wonder what lengths he's going to for the people. In "Open Letter" he plays around with making moves with Cheif Keef and spreading product through the hood out of spite. He jokes (sorta) about telling President Obama to forget the legislative drama and chill with him on a beach. He's the only president Jay-Z has supported... In "Open Letter" he rhymes about how he never trusted politicians... you want Obama to quit on us too? Or are those just empty rhymes? Can we still trust you?

@aGnamedH's HBO Vol. 1: My EastSide Story #MixtapeReview

Rap like a natural, I'm so organic. - Hollywood @aGnamedH - "Deep Cover"

CLICK HERE for the HBO Vol 1: My EastSide Story FREE DOWNLOAD

My favorite thing about H himself is that he's just a normal, very well-dressed n*gga (no offense) who happens to be glorious on tracks. "I expected him to be taller," a friend said. H stands 6'3, 150lbs, which means he towers over my 5'2, but maybe his rhymes are just that colossal. Born to Rosalyn and Michael Williams on February 26th, in the year of royalty (1988, is where it's at), 25-year-old, Michael "Hollywood" Williams is an East New York, Brooklyn native; a G from The Field across the boulevard. We can call him "H" and he's been charged with one mission: Bring real rap back.

Kicks, Chicks & More Dope Sh*t: The Dunk Exchange, Sponsored by #1800Tequila and #DaEnterprize

I dropped by Da Enterprize yesterday to cool out with the homies, Devyne & Stat. Got to listen to some of their new tracks as should you. While I bothered Stat about his life of creating music, Devyne showed me the videos he's worked on for some of his partnerships. His videography is cool & so is the music selection. I was suprised I was actually enjoying it (#NoShade, #IDontOwnATV). I was actually looking for his brother's wrestling shots but... this was dope as f*ck as well.

To read more my first write up on Da Enterprise -- CLICK HERE

Check out more vids at ItsDevyne.tv

Push play & Enjoy!

Groove Theory - Tell Me (1995)

This. Is. My. Jam.

Groove Theory is actually the name of this duo/group. My whole life, I thought it was just the girl, smh. The pair, Amel Larriuex and Bryce Wilson, formed in 1993 through mutual friends. Larriuex had been singing and song writing on her own while working as a receptionist. Wilson was producing music and the two matched beautifully, so they began to work together.

Groove Theory signed to Epic Records in 1995 and released their self titled album. "Tell Me" reached #5 on the Billboard 100 and #3 in the Hip-Hop category. Meanwhile, I begged my aunt to make my hair curly like Amel's for my 3rd grade class pictures. I used to steal the CD from my brother and just look at her. I thought she was beautiful.

Amel left Groove Theory in 1999 to pursue a solo career. She moved on to film and to produce songs for the likes of Beyoncé. She was replaced in Groove Theory by Makeda Davis. With Makeda on board, the group recorded an album, The Answer, in 2001. Unsatisfied with the product, Wilson asked to be released from his contract and The Answer was never released.

In 2010, Amel & Bryce were said to have been reunited to work on another album. I hadn't/haven't heard much, but "Tell Me" is still one of my favorite songs. Additionally, after watching the video below, I'm just unsure of Amel. I'm not sure if she looked scared or uncomfortable, but perhaps the reason they didn't see success as they would have liked is the lack of personality. I'm not a big mover on stage either but... I wish she would have looked like she was enjoying herself & loving the words. Or perhaps that's just something that happens when you're singing words that aren't your own. Music scares me, yo. S/O to how far we have come.

Enjoy the video <3

Friday, Dec 14th - ELLA performs

I'm so f*ckin excited.

And so f*cking terrified.

Come out so I can picture you naked ;)

Paul Robeson Theatre

40 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY

$5 Cover

8pm-10pm

I'm on towards the end --work holiday party... & I'm a Diva ;)

I'll be doing whatever I wanna do to the song below.

Enjoy.

Afterwards, I'm headed to The Den to celebrate with my people.

One step closer to world domination.

*Cheers*

& Pass the jay <3

LISTENING PARTY for Hollywood of Brooklyn - 12.21.12

East Brook Familia Presents

HBO VOL. 1: MY EASTSIDE STORY LISTENING PARTY

when: Friday, December 21st, 2012 8pm - Midnight

where: HALL OF FAME STUDIOS 90-10 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432

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Bottle Service Available.

www.EASTBROOKFAMILIA.com

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Booking@EastBrookFamilia.com

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