Dope! Footage from the Do Not Disturb event at the W Hotel, New York City USA. Video courtesy Boiler Room TV. Watch and listen to the mixing by legendary DJ Pete Rock! Get the audio download for FREE below.
Kelly Rowland releases a stunningly candid song, "Dirty Laundry," where she sings about living in the shadows of Destiny Child's member Beyonce and an abusive relationship.
The Union Square area of San Francisco is a posh, trendy shopping location. Stores like Bloomingdales, Swarovski and Walgreens. Yes, Walgreens. The Walgreens in the Union Square location has served the communities basic drugstore needs in the past. Today the new Walgreens serves those needs but now its so much more!
Walgreens Is...FRESH FOOD!
From gourmet smoothies to Fresh delivered bakery delicacies, the Walgreens UpMarket is all about catering to the upscale client. The UpMarket is the place to go weather you are looking for a healthy lunch option or just want to pick up a delightful rare cheese for a dinner at a friends condo. Walgreens is Fresh Food!
The first floor of Walgreens is impressive with rows of Ghirardelli chocolate and other specialty items created by local artisans. Ideal for those visiting who want a taste of San Francisco or those who treasure the authenticity of what San Francisco offers.
Walgreens is HEALTH!
In a regular shopping trip it would be time to ascend to the second floor of the Walgreens. A little slice of ClassyBlackGirl heaven. As the escalator transports you to the second floor I promise you that there are little cherubs playing harps. To the right side you see the pharmacy area. Shelves lined with vitamins and self help remedies creates the a mixed feeling of a friendly doctors office and a trendy health food store. The pharmacies décor is muted and classical. There is a space for you to sit and wait. If your concerns need special private attention you have the option of going into a private room to discuss your health matters with a qualified health care professional. As health care costs are rising Walgreens is offering options to remain healthy with prevention as well as when the unexpected occurs.
Walgreens is BEAUTY!
Using the cliché to save the best for last, would be far too light of a statement. The Look Boutique...OMG! With Brands like No. 7 and Vera Moore Cosmetics lining the shelves encouraging you to touch feel and sample everything! The Look Boutique is everybody's favorite drugstore meets an Upscale Department Store! Weather you have dry skin or simply desire to get perfect Red Lipstick for your date tonight-The Look Boutique is the spot! Awesomesauce Walgreens make-up and skin care experts serve you graciously without pushing "their product" on you.
Just before he drops "Excuse My French", Montana drops 'We Go Wherever We Want' to hold fans over. Ne-Yo takes care of the hook and Raekwon drops verses.
Today as I sat behind my lap top to write I was pleasantly surprised! My Editorial Calendar Commanded me to review The Sequin Wines varietal of Pinot Grigio!...and its going to be Served this Friday at Battle of the Sexes!!
Let me give you a little bit of background on Sequin Wines! Sequin Wines is a new brand that focuses on what we love best-the bubbly! Sparkling wine is fun, tastes amazing and really epitomizes the good life!! Its especially nice and light as we enter into the Spring and Summertimes events.
Sequin Wines Pinot Grigio Taste This wine is Delish! It is sweet with just a bit of dryness!...so if you are a new wine drinker and want something easy to your palate this is a superb crisp wine for you!!!...It is fun and tickles your mouth! If you have a more developed palate like me, you will love the fun and sweetness of the wine!!...and it will remind you of when you first started drinking wine.
One Wine Tip: Make sure that when serving or drinking this wine that it is positively chilled!! The colder this wine is-the better.
If you are curious about this wine and would like to taste it yourself, you can check it out at your local BevMo or you can come out to the Battle of the Sexes Event on Friday, May 17th!! And get a Complimentary Flight with your ticket!
We all have those Could Have Been / Should Have Been relationships in life when it comes to the ladies. This is discussed in the track "Forever" the lead single off of the forthcoming album Evolution by Slum Village. The album is scheduled for release June 25th until then rock out to this track and think back to your possible Forever relationship that was only temporary!
The Bar Exam returns Friday, May 17th at Apache Cafe and this go round in recognition for Hip-Hop appreciation week we'll have double the giveaways and free swag for our attendees that know their music! Also, a special Tribue to Hip-Hop mix will spun by the larger then life DJ New York Giant. A new King of the Cypher has been filmed @ Beat Lab USA (s/0 to DJ Mega) and will be recapped live starting at 9pm. Our panelist this month are @Killwillmusic [Travis Porter...] & Diana Schweinbeck [Mixtape Monopoly]. Others TBA. Our featured artist are Phene, Emi Morris, and previous Bar Exam competition winner Rameer J.
If you caught our last show then you know we've added a live Twitter feed recapping feedback from our panelist and audience. Once again, that will be in effect. If you take our stage you will be promoted.
Signups start at 8pm. Competion starts at 9:15. Open Mic is at 11pm. Pre-register at www.thebarexamopenmic.eventbrite.com to guarantee your slot. 1 song. 1 shot.
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Stay tuned for the #kingofthecypher video, music from our featured artist, and mini videos from our fans and supporters in recognition of Hip-Hop Appreciation week titled #thebarcode
Stalley promises an album on the horizon. That's a bit far away. What's closer... his smoothed out jam "White Minks & Gator Sleeves" (produced by Cardo). You can stream/download that for FREE right here.
Slum Village is currently touring the U.S. West Coast and Northeast and Canada on the Dirty Slums Tour. The tour skips the big pond to do stops in Europe starting May 15, 2013. The tour is in support of their "Dirty Slums 2" mixtape (out now) and their upcoming LP "Evolution" (due out June 25, 2013). Here's the video for the first single off that LP entitled "Forever" (produced by Young RJ). Check out the video via a post we did earlier here.
The special Cinco De Mayo, May edition of the Sunset Lounge series and MALIBU RED produced undoubtedly the hottest ATL event of Spring 2013. Known as Atlanta's favorite day party, the SSL hosted over...
Can somebody put out an APB on Eve? Where is she? She pops up, drops a new single and then goes back into hiding. Do you think she could compete with Nicki Minaj for top female in Hip-Hop?