29.12.10

Soul Music's new Darling has arrived


Amazing Vocalist with a grace and style all her own but puts you in the mind of thats whats familiar and warm...Soul Music's new Darling has arrived. Soul, HipHop, Spiritual all in one ...

A Souldiers Story is one of the BEST cd I have heard.... C.Clear~A Souldiers Story Available Now

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cclear

Cdbaby, Itunes & Amazon

27.12.10

NIA Khalilah aka NIA FOXX with TANK and JAY HAYDEN

Come one come all and support my girl Nia as she steps out onto the celebrated legendary stage at Howard University performing her R&B cuts 1st Love, Paper'd Up and more

1st Love is also featured in the upcoming movie: Urban Survival and is already submitted and currently enjoying heavy rotation at area radio stations and abroad.

Take some out of your life each day to raise the bar and support authentic DMV talent.

Skinny Corleone 202-497-2161

20.12.10

5TH ANNUAL 2011 DMV MUSIC AWARDS


1. Nominees will be determined by an online voting system (40%) of the overall vote, a text-to-vote process

(30%), and a DMV industry "power ballot" (30%). The top 7 nominees from each category's will then are sent to a panel of 15 independent judges.

1. Online Nomination Ballot: Go to www.2011dmvawards.com to nominate. Each vote will be collected into a database, configured to only allow one vote per email address. The system records the IP address of each user to prevent multiple voting from a single email address.

2. Text to Vote: text the key word "DMV" (space) to 313131 then correspondent number BEST DC MALE RAP #4 codes, then the name of the group or artist you would like to vote for. example: TEXT "DMV" to 313131 #4 john smith

3. DMV industry "power ballot": These individuals are drawn from various media outlets and industry professionals, with an intimate knowledge of the local music landscape

We are confident that this system of voting should be the most compressive to date. The nomination deadline for the 2011 DMV MUSIC AWARDS is February 14, 2011.

2. The winners are chosen by a panel of fifteen judges, consisting of reputable and experienced DMV Industry power players, representing different segments of the industry.

1. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: The selection committee will analyze each artist in each category and choose a winner based upon performance, products, and accomplishments achieved in the calendar year 2010. Winners will be based on concrete statistics, not industry politics.

2. The panel will review the top seven (7) nominees in each category as determined by the nomination process. 3. All nominees will receive full consideration to ensure that the most deserving nominee is chosen.

4. The winner of each category will be determined by who received the most votes from the final judging panel.

5. Members of the panel are required and expected to make unbiased and fair decisions. The acceptance of gifts is strictly prohibited. Panel members are urged to vote in a manner that preserves the integrity of the DMV MUSIC AWARDS.

While we want to make sure the voting process is fair, we will always want this to be an awards event where the people and fans are able to contribute and participate in the voting process. To ensure transparency, a list of the nominating panel representatives can be found here:

Winners will be presented with a DMV Music Award; however, all nominees will be presented with a letter of nomination and complimentary entry to the event.

We are confident that this system of voting should be the most comprehensive to date. The nomination deadline for the 2011 DMV MUSIC AWARDS is February 14, 2011.

www.2011dmvawards.com

Debut Music Video Directed by......

The debut Music Video from DC Lyricist / Rap artist BLIZZY BLAQUE MAN ON FIRE Coming Soon!!! Directed by Skinny Corleone 49th Parallel Productions 202-497-2161

10.12.10

Free Download from the DMV's Own.... FATSO!

Just click here for the quick & free download OF FATSO's latest project: http://fatso.bandcamp.com/album/the-re-evaluation-ep Enjoy your day! Find ME, Friend ME, FOLLOW ME! http://www.facebook.com/fatso1 http://www.myspace.com/fatsonj http://www.twitter.com/FatsoSkinny http://www.reverbnation.com/fatsoworld http://www.youtube.com/FatsoVISION http://www.mrbriggsmanagement.com/FatsoBlonik2009.html VIDEOS: To see These Jeans by Fatso ft Maimouna Youssef click link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TEZ2wCK1cY To see Real Eyes by Fatso click link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAfi9ifs6j8 To see BeverLEE Hills by Fatso click link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eEzApXCHS8 [To see If You Wonder by The Dojo w/Fatso click link] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOsfU723tQQ PRESS: [Fatso Interviewed by DMV Unplugged] http://www.dmvunplugged.com/featured/2010/03/the-skinny-on-fatso-skinny [Fatso Interviewed by Kevinnottingham.com] http://kevinnottingham.com/2009/11/27/introducing-fatso/ [Fatso Interviewed by Pure Cash Magazine] http://www.purecashmagazine.com/2008/12/06/fatso/ FREE DOWNLOADS: [Click this link for FREE Fatso mixtape] http://www.buddybuddybuddy.com/dj-buddy-mini-mix-85-fatso-skinny.htm Official Fatso PRESENTS, "The Skinny" EP is available thru: iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fatso-presents-the-skinny/id302400548 Rhapsody http://www.rhapsody.com/fatso/fatso-presents-the-skinny Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013695Y2/ref=dm_dp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1257797375&sr=8-1-catcorr EMusic http://www.emusic.com/album/Fatso-Fatso-Presents-The-Skinny-MP3-Download/11369451.html "Let's grow old together.....shall we."
My Brother is SMART.. Don't Hold it Against Him...
My fellow blogger and brother is one of the most intelligent cats in the world. With that being said, he is INSANE. Here is a look at his rantings that hit home to many. From his lips, to the pen, to the page, to your eyes, to your brain, enter the cortex and love him or hate him. I love him because as he always says.....
"We are all HUMAN AFTER ALL"
Dating Stereotypes 3.5 (The Woman's List)
I AM SAVING NOW FOR HEDONISM III IN JULY 2011!! NO SHIT...
So I'm way up past my bedtime (and this insomnia is kicking my ass), watching fine-ass Ali Larter (Google her) in the movie “Obsession”, and I get the urge to post something. Now this list is by no means scientific and is, for the most part, a bunch of stereotypes and miscellaneous perceptions from various women of various ages, races, and backgrounds. Actually, if we're really talking, it's just something to get us all over until I can drop another bomb for the masses... a filler-blog but a blog all the same. Now let me get back to the new love of my life. Ali Larter ... I'm coming baby!
IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN ALI! YUM-MAY!
11 Types of Men:
1. MR. THUG LIFE -
Advantages
a. Real good at making love (so you all say) b. Fun and exciting c. Makes you laugh d. Has your back, will fight and protect you.
Disadvantages
a. Usually drinks and smokes too much b. Always got drama c. Stays a thug forever d. In and out of jail.
2. MR. NAW, I DON`T HAVE A GIRL -
Advantages
a. Will take you out in the beginning b. Will introduce you to all his friends c. Compliments you all the time.
Disadvantages
a. Has a girlfriend who he`s been with since the 2nd grade b. Will not get rid of her c. He tells you about her after you`ve fallen in love with his *bleep*
3. MR. BIG BALLA -
Advantages
a. Will give you money with no questions asked b. Has a lot of style to him c. Will show you some of the nice things in life
Disadvantages
a. Never returns your texts b. Feels he can come to your house at any given time without calling first c. Loves to be around his boys more than you.
4. MR. I`M IN THE INDUSTRY -
Advantages
a. Can get you and your friends on the guest list at all the jumping parties b. Can have a decent stimulating conversation c. Tends to dress nice.
Disadvantages
a. You don`t know if he`s gay, straight or bi b. Seems flighty when you speak of a solid commitment c. You still have to wait in line to get in all the jumping parties, then there`s drama at the door d. All he has is a bunch of pictures with celebrities but he does not know them personally
5. MR. INTELLECTUAL -
Advantages
a. Book smart b. Cares about how you feel c. Has a very good job
Disadvantages
a. Boring as hell b. Doesn`t know what the hell he`s doin in bed c. He is not street smart d. Always asking you when can he see you again
6. MR. GHETTO -
Advantages
a. The Bomb in bed (some say) b. Makes you laugh c. Got mad style and flava d. Has a temper, but generally a charming sweet guy e. Says he want a real relationship
Disadvantages
a. He got 3 or more baby mommy`s b. Wants to lay up in your crib, use the phone, and eat up all the food c. Is in denial when you tell him about himself d. Comes home at 3:00 am and says he was out with his boys
7. MR. I`M A RIGHTEOUS BLACK MAN -
Advantages
a. Will teach you about black history b. Revolutionary c. Inspiring & gives to you spiritually & emotionally d. Wants a wife and family
Disadvantages
a. Breaks up with you for a white girl (a FINE one at that!) b. Doesn`t have a job c. Doesn`t own a nice suit, always wearing camouflage d. In the end, you find out he is just a trifling, con motha****a
8. MR. TOO DAMN GOOD -
Advantages
a. Will introduce you to his mother b. Has a job and will take you out c. Will give you money for your bills d. Sometimes he goes to church on Sunday.
Disadvantages
a. Secretly wants to be Mr. Thug Life b. Wears fake Movado & Rolex watches when he goes to the club c. Ignores you when the game is on d. You find out after you break up with him that he was cheating on you... with a chick from Brasil.
9. MR. PLAYA -
Advantages
a. Will tell you that you`re not the only one b. Sometimes he`s fairly decent in bed c. He tells you that you`ve changed him and he`s ready to settle down d. Has his own apartment and car (invites you to move in with him).
Disadvantages
a. He doesn`t acknowledge you in public, especially if there`s women around b. Generally he is a punk (won`t stand up for anything) c. He expects you to believe all his bull. d. After you catch his lying-ass, he tells you that he told you that he was a playa in the beginning anyway.
10. MR. I HAVE A JOB -
Advantages
a. Of course.... he has a job b. Doesn`t have too many bad habits c. Will take care of you when you`re sick d. Tells you that he is in love with you after the first week.
Disadvantages
a. You stay in the relationship 2 years or more and then find out he`s a shiftless, lazy son-of-a-***** who wants you to do all the wifely duties but won`t give you a ring b. He ends up telling you that he loves you, but is not "in love" with you c. After he leaves you he gets married a month later
11. MR. BEST FRIEND -
Advantages
a. He`s your best friend, you tell each other everything, you get along very well b. He gives you advice when you and your man are having problems c. The ultimate gentleman d. Sweet and caring with a good sense of humor.
Disadvantages
a. You end up hooking up with him only to find he ain`t about **** either! b. Now, you gotta find a new best friend because you can`t stand his *bleep*!
I'd like to hear your feedback on this one so I can compile a better, more concise, list. Also, there's a female version of this list too but I'm too tired to post it. This chick I met from Baltimore, who works nights, is a combination of about six of the items on the list... for real. I won't put you on blast, Des femmes cubaines, as I know someone would have to talk you down off of the ledge after I finish with you. Moving on, the list is just something to kick around and have fun with and should be treated as such.
On a more serious note. I absolutely hate the Holiday Season for a number of reasons. Most importantly, it seems as if the people who've made it special for me through the years have passed-on. Momma (Aunt Honey), Daddy, Great-Grandma Ethel Foster, Mommy Vera, Adrienne Veney, Alice and Pop Walker. Don't get me wrong, my sister Tre (Mookie) ALWAYS makes a holiday of it and a good one at that. Christmas and Turkey Day the past couple of years have been outstanding thanks to Sis, Momma Mia, Vicki, and that whole Philly/NJ Crew. But I am missing the days of my father pulling me out of bed to help around the place in preparation of guest soon to visit. I miss helping Mommy (Vera) in the kitchen make a stuffing so good that I haven't tasted anything that comes close to this day. How can I forget Turkey Days with my deceased fiancee Adrienne? Good Times. I remember the day after our first Thanksgiving together watching a young Maryland Terps Basketball Team defeat, no upset, the Georgetown Hoya's while eating a brunch of deep-fried fish, onion and garlic potatoes, and mimosas'. I think I called-off from the hospital that whole weekend. We had several more the those holiday gatherings before she passed-on to a much better place.
What I am getting at is even though they ARE this hard, the holidays SHOULDN'T BE, considering the size of my family. As I reflect back over the history of our holiday gatherings I notice a trend: The generation next in line never follows through with tradition when the matriarch or patriarch passes-on. Why? There can be a thousand reasons but here are a few that stand-out to me but that another blog...
Stay Groovy and God Bless,
The Hedonist
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5.12.10

For Immediate Release: DMV Artists, Managers, Producers

Over 300 albums and mixtapes have been released this year from the DMV [DC/Maryland/Virginia] urban music artists. Needless to say, WORK has been put in, and the numbers are a stone cold reminder.
In honor of this year’s work, “Law of the Few” record pool will be held at 12 Lounge in DC, on December 9, 2010. Doors open at 6pm, and kick off with a New Music Listening Session by DJ J-$crilla. Following the listening session, get a... sneak peak of the hottest new music, presented by the area’s most prominent DJs and producers, during the “DJ Co-Sign” hour.
Hosted by Dre “All Day” and presented by Harmony Muzik. Live performances by Phil Adé, Wordsmith, Fat Trel, Uptown XO, Bear Witnez, Frayz, Tese Fever, K-Beta, Jay Mills, Lyriciss, Harmony Muzik, Pro’verb, and Her RhawNess “Law of the Few: Vol. 1- DMV Edition” will be available for all event participants.[or until we run out]
All of this could not be possible without the tight-knit network of producers, DJs, engineers, managers, promoters, bloggers, and various other members of the music community keeping the dream alive and vibrant. Please join us for a night of excellence and accomplishment.
-Local businesses interested in capitalizing on their target audience at the record pool should contact Harmony Muzik about sponsorship opportunities and product placement. -DJs who would like to be part of the “DJ Co-Sign” hour may RSVP to HarmonyMuzik@gmail.com for more info. -Press/Bloggers may also contact HarmonyMuzik@gmail.com about obtaining a press pass for the night. [Limited quantity available].

2.12.10

Suite 202 Presents: Friday @ Lux Lounge

Suite 202 Presents: Friday @ Lux Lounge FREE ENTRY 'TIL 12 MIDNIGHT w/ RSVP TO SCOTT@SUITE202DC.com As we continue to bring you DC's #1 Friday night party I would like to invite you to join Suite 202, the evenings host Taz Wube, and myself (Skeeter)to LUX Lounge this Friday. Be sure to join me on the 2nd floor as I give away FREE Shots (while they last) to help get the party started. By now you already know we have the hottest parties in the nations capitol each and every night, come out and witness why for yourself. To RSVP for complimentary before 12 MIDNIGHT FREE ENTRY e-mail all FIRST & LAST name additions as well as a e-mail address for EACH guest to: Scott@Suite202DC.com by 7:00 PM each and every Friday. Please include "LUX" as your subject. As always I thank each of you for your continued support! Scott "Skeeter" Jones Promotions Scott@Suite202DC.com

Happy Hour Featuring Hilarious Comedians, Free Buffet, DJ's, and Live Performances! | HIV/AWARENESS DAY! GET TESTED!!!

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HAPPY HOUR | COMEDIANS | DJ | FREE BUFFET | LIVE PERFORMANCES
The Best Friday Night Happy Hour in Alexandria!
Happy Hour - Comedy Show - Live Music
Happy Hour Specials from 7pm-9pm | Free Buffet from 8pm-9pm
Ladies free until 10pm ($10 after) | Guys $10 until 10pm ($20 after) | Pictures BY TEP
Dress Code is Casual but Tasteful (no timbs or athletic wear permitted)
Hottest Comedians from The DMV area during Happy Hour | Music by DJ Paign
Live Performances by The UnCutt Band & The Versa'tyle Band
Weyone Lounge - 5801 Duke St # E100, Alexandria, VA 22304-3213
Located in the Back of Landmark Mall next to the bus stop area
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I AM MZ. UNDASTOOD & U HAVE BEEN KONSIDERED!!

WE PAY ROYALTIES... Konsider Dis has a new #202-630-6836, music@konsiderdis.com, konsiderdis.com, @konsiderdis1650. FREE music submission, radio play, & telephone interviews!! Interviews avl now for the 1st 2weeks in DEC, hit me up! Check Me Out every Tues & Thurs 7p-10p on dabeat1650am.com. I AM MZ. UNDASTOOD & U HAVE BEEN KONSIDERED!! Stamped & Approved by Skinny Corleone

18.11.10

Live in Concert: Saint Anger, Swag Kid Telly, Tray Chaney & more..

LIVE!!! SAINT ANGER, TRAY CHANEY & SWAG KID TELLY
*Free "Teenage Monsta" EP w/ every entry (BIZZLEBOY.COM)

Come celebrate Swag Kid Telly's "Teenage Monsta" EP Release. Along with Tray Chaney (The Wire) & Saint Anger (Virginia Artist of the Year). Also performing: TL Brown, 2009 Grammy Award Nominees FC "Steel" Anderson, HBO The Wire Tray Chaney & the break out artist of the year TY Bless!

Contact E. Bizzle OR June Daguiso for more info: 571-276-8518 or 703-303-7424

FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Bizzle Boy Radio Vol. 1 features Swag Kid Telly, E Bizzle aka ER & Saint Anger. Da Beat World Wide Radio is the backbone of INDIE music in the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia) & is the only .com radio station in the U.S. that has its on AM station. Da Beat Radio is Bizzle Boy Records official home for music. They both have teamed up to present you a mixtape/promo cd that is supa hot & better than most! You will love this promo cd & we are hoping that you will go to the digital stores & buy our albums so we can keep making great music!

SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT Da Beat Radio because they are one of the hottest stations out there that has the Independent artist best interest in heart!

Also presented by Fashion Mechanics Clothing Stores, www.foreverdc.com & Cubz for Cubz Productions (cpbeats.com)

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10.11.10

Gloria Ryan Headlines Benefit Show in Baltimore


Hello
We would like to invite you and your camera out to this EXCLUSIVE community event.

Baltimore, City MD December 17, 2010) Peace of Mind Services and Stevie’s Soul LLC has taken the extra step in giving back to our community. Both organizations are working together to conduct a “Beyond the Holiday’s Benefit Show” to help less fortunate children and needy families during the holidays and beyond. All proceeds will benefit Peace of Mind Services which provides services to needy families and children for the Holidays and beyond.

Clean Comedy show featuring Howard G (Kiss My Bumper Commercial), R&B recording sensation Gloria Ry'ann and live band, fashion show, vendors, door prizes, raffles, free food and cash bar.

Bring a can good, non perishable item or a toy donation and receive one free drink. (With proper id)

Adults: $15 in advance, $25 at the door Children under 12: $10

To purchase a ticket or for information about being a vendor or sponsor at this event, please feel free to contact Nichelle 410-779-6331 or Stevie 410-419-6629.

Some invited guests are Councilwoman Belinda Conaway, Councilmen Carl Stokes, City Council President “Bernard Jack Young” and Marvin “Doc” Cheatum.

Sponsored by: Keeping it Real TV, U-Printing.com, Baltimore Times News Paper, and Colossal One

For additional information or media inquiries contact Nichelle Henson (President/CEO) 443-925-3306 or Stevie Robinson 410-419-6629.



Peace of Mind Services

940 Madison Ave

Baltimore MD 21201

http://www.peaceofmindservices.org

contactus@peaceofmindservices.org
Nichelle Henson Executive Director 443-925-3306 Stevie Robinson 410-419- 6629 steviessoul@gmail.com
Stevie's Soul LLC

Bringing You Substance Not Standard

Piece of Mind Services
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjSb9Mtllc

6.11.10

Color of Change Has a Message For You!!




This can be one of the many reasons why this economy and our government is in the state that it is in. Fear has created a shift in what our common goal is which is people getting involved in CHANGE that effects HOME!!!!! Out of that fear, the republicans have satisfied their agenda, and the plan is set in motion for more fear to create more havoc and more chaos. I'm no preacher, but if folks do not read between the lines and the bull, the crabs will pull our way of thinking and action down with them. Check out an email sent from Color of Change by way of my boy K-NIX of DMVRADIO.NET!!!!! Make your own choice. I'm just here to share...

Tre'

We started ColorOfChange after Hurricane Katrina because we believed that Black America couldn't rely on existing organizations, leaders, or a political party to deliver the change needed to protect and uplift our communities.

Nevertheless, when it comes time to vote, Black Americans consistently vote for Democrats, and those of us who showed up in Tuesday's election did so again in overwhelming numbers. But many of us did not show up — Black turnout dropped from 13% in 2008 to 10% this year. While some of this can be ascribed to the traditional drop-off in midterm elections, we think there is a much larger lesson to be learned, and we hope the Democrats and President Obama are listening.



Put simply: over the past two years neither the President nor the Democratic Party have delivered the level of change we were promised and need. The conditions that caused us to start ColorOfChange — racial inequality and a lack of collective Black political power — are largely the same conditions that exist.

Black Americans still overwhelmingly support the President and want him to succeed. And we're angered by the often subtle, yet clear race-based attacks on the President. But we can't let that get in the way of evaluating the President based on his performance.

What we know is that the policies of President Obama's administration are falling short of delivering on the hope and change that brought us out to vote two years ago. Black unemployment is at 16%, twice the national average. For young Black men, it's above 40%. Black home ownership has been devastated by the foreclosure crisis. Yet, the administration has insisted on a bi-partisan approach to governing that has been soft on the banks and incredibly timid when it comes to creating jobs. The administration has insisted on bringing along Republicans — politicians from a party that condones the hurling of racist and disrespectful slurs at the President, refuses to hold its own accountable, and has made very clear that it has had no intention of truly working with the President and his party. In our view, you can't negotiate in good faith with people like that — people who repeatedly demonstrate that their goal is to attack everything you do and deny you anything you can claim as an accomplishment.





But this is not only or even mostly about the President and his administration. It's largely about the fact that corporate interests have for decades dominated a large part of the Democratic party. For this reason, many Democrats have cowered from truly standing up and fighting for what they say they believe in, for fear of losing campaign contributions of becoming a target of powerful, wealthy corporations and industries. Those who have stood strong often see no support from the national party in their efforts to push for change, and they're often left to fend for themselves come election time.

As a candidate, Barack Obama talked about "changing business as usual" in Washington. The reality is that not much has changed. Rather than truly challenging the entrenched corporate interests that have dominated our politics for so long, President Obama has often tried to negotiate and work with them. During the campaign, Obama often said that change "comes from the bottom up" — but once in office, he hasn't, in any major way, invited ordinary people to pressure the political system, or engaged them in the process of creating change. The movement built around getting Obama elected was largely ignored after he took office. The President's greatest asset — his millions of supporters — were basically abandoned and implicitly told "we got this," when that simply wasn't the case.

Moving forward, Republicans are likely to pose even more of an obstacle to the changes Democrats promised, and many in the media are arguing that the only way forward for Democrats is to move to the right, chart an even tamer course, and compromise further with Republicans and the large corporate interests they represent. We believe the truth is exactly the opposite. Black Americans and everyone else who turned out in 2008 looking for change need to see Democrats fighting harder to deliver that change and taking true leadership to engage all of us in helping create that change. It's what Democrats need to do if they want our votes in the future, and it's the right thing to do if they really want to move this country forward.

In the meantime, regardless of what Democrats do, we need to continue to mobilize within own communities to demand the changes we need from Congress and the White House — supporting them when they try to do the right thing, and holding them accountable when they don't. It won't be easy, and we won't always win — but we know from experience that when we act together, we can create real change that affects all of our lives. And we'll continue reaching out to you with ways to do that together.

That's our perspective. And we wanted to share it with you. But we also wanted to hear from you — how you perceive where we are, what happened Tuesday, and your thoughts on how to best move forward (whether you have time to write a sentence or an essay)

http://wwwcolorofchange.org

Thanks and Peace,

James, Gabriel, William, Dani, Matt, Natasha and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team
November 5th, 2010

15.10.10

Royale Watkins and Anthony Anderson Presents.....

The Mixtape Minute Like It's Time For A Laugh on Facebook Newsletter, Oct '10 (Vol. 22) Last Month's Show Pierre, Ronnie Jordan, Gerald Kelly, and John Moses delivered hilarious sets. The Freestyle Challenge was H-O-T! Our current champion Mavric squeaked out a win over Dialysus (it was so close we're holding a rematch this month). Former champion, Soul Khan performed a new song from his upcoming album Soul Like Khan. If you missed the last show we posted the entire night on the Mixtape Comedy website. Join Us Sunday night You can watch us live from your home on Facebook or Ustream! If you're in New York City, we'd love to have you join us in-person. You can get your tickets (only $15) by clicking here. Also, for the first time ever, we're streaming live on BET.com! Follow us on Twitter for more updates. Comedy Clip of the Month Mixtape Comedy Show - August 2009 Watch the Video ****. 12 ratings 5,840 views Audience Pic of the Month The Tri-State area Deltas attend last month show. Visit our Facebook page to see the rest of the pictures. Share this email with your friends and click below: Facebook Twitter MySpace Digg StumbleUpon Reddit Posted by INTHEMIXWITHTRE'

9.9.10

DMV Artist 20 Bello Speaks on the RACE!


DC rapper 20 Bello weighs in on the upcoming DC mayoral election. The name of the track is "We The People".

Now this brother has something to say. He does not want to choose sides but can definitely poke a little fun of the media frenzy. Check him out..

http://www.tbd.com/blogs/tbd-arts/2010/09/20-bello-on-his-campaign-song-we-the-people--1239.html



To see 20 Bello's Bio, please visit:

http://www.reverbnation.com/20bello#/page_object/page_object_bio/artist_522157
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'

5.9.10

By Way of Joe Traxx and DMVRADIO.NET


By Way of Joe Traxx and DMV RADIO. Thanks to everybody for supporting The house Of Hip Hop. A lot of people are still asking me about it and the House of Hip Hop is over.



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Tuesday August 24th was our last House Of hip hop Artist showcase. BIGGER AND BETTER COMING SOON. AROUNDABLOCK/ DMV RADIO will return soon!!!!!!!!!!!

31.8.10

Business 101

Can One Class Help the Unsigned Artist?
There is a plethora of unsigned artists in and around the globe that want their music, art, literature, and other talents to be heard. Whether it is through the street teams, word of mouth, or the internet, these artists want to reach out to a greater audience outside of their geographical markets. For the amateur, are there many resources available at their full disposal? Is there a blueprint to follow when trying to market and promote their craft? The internet era has brought us to a day and age where just about every household has a computer. This tool is the catalyst for such artist to start their mission in promotion, marketing, and eventually selling their dreams. Anyone can do it. With just a laptop, a couple of pictures, a few MP3’s, and maybe a tutorial in Microsoft Office, you as an artist that wants to be heard has the tools to begin their mission.



Is this where the buck stops? What are other outlets for unsigned artists to expand their territory? What is the ultimate goal? Is it the love for their craft? Yes! Next is sharing their gift with the masses. Then there is profit. The way you do this is by selling. In order to sell you must know the principles of business. This resource is one tool that may be missed in the mind of the unsigned artist, especially a neo. Knowing the principles of business will help the unsigned artist on their journey of promoting their brand. You can go to hundreds of open mic competitions, gallery openings, red carpet events, concerts, ski resort parties and ciphers, but if you do not know how to market yourself, how will you be heard? Promotion, budgeting, marketing, selling, and research are the foundations of business and will keep you from being in a repetitious cycle of wanting to be “put on”. Do you want your dreams to fall by the waste-side?

You are now “In The Mix”
By InTheMixWithTre’

29.8.10

Artist On The Rise!!! Introducing.......Gloria Ry'ann


“Gloria's voice is a soulful confection that is both sweet and light while effortlessly maneuvering over the highest highs that we haven't heard since Mariah Carey.”

- Soulbounce.com

Not since Minnie Ripperton has there been a more enchanting songstress with a glass-shattering high octave vocal-range. This show-stopping beauty Gloria Ry’ann is riding on the success of her current single releases “O.M.G.” and "Back With You". Gloria is the treasured find for today’s music lovers. Entertaining crowds large and small across the country, Gloria has performed with the likes of Pop Princess Rihanna, Oscar -winner, Jennifer Hudson, legends Ashford & Simpson, Patti Labelle and the late Teddy Pendergrass.

Gloria has appeared on,The Today Show, 106th & Park, The Monique Show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony and MTV European Music Awards as a supporting vocalist and as a soloist.

"Music is the fabric of my soul. ” Gloria says.

A Chicago south side native, Gloria grew up with a love of music that was fostered by her mother who encouraged her to sing and perform for family and friends.



Back then, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Teena Marie were among the vocal heroes of young Gloria who soon began lessons with the world renowned composer Dr. Lena Mc Lin. Over time, Dr. Mc Lin helped Gloria nurture her skills as a artist that gave her the confidence to relocated to New York City and focus on her music career. "I knew moving to New York would be my push to pursue my dreams to make them my reality."

Her determination is paying off. Emerging as a dynamic vocalist, with a four octave range Gloria Ry’ann has been featured throughout the country as a headlining music act. Her music has found a home on radio stations around the world. Listeners are flocking to her sound and performances that convey a style which Gloria describes as “positive, vibrant, classy, sensual, and sometimes naughty.”

http://www.reverbnation.com/gloriaryann#

26.8.10

Glenn Beck's White Nationalist Fans

By Alexander Zaitchik It's been a busy week for Glenn Beck watchers. On Monday, the Anti-Defamation League released a report warning of the paranoia and stridency that increasingly define the conservative grass roots. It echoed an April report issued by the Department of Homeland Security, but unlike the DHS report, the ADL named names, and fingered Beck as the figure most responsible for the unhinging of the right. "Beck has acted as a 'fearmonger-in-chief,' raising anxiety about and distrust towards the government [which] if it continues to grow in intensity and scope, may result in an increase in anti-government extremists and the potential for a rise of violent anti-government acts," the ADL wrote. Amazingly, just after the ADL report's release, Sarah Palin responded to a question about a possible Palin-Beck ticket by refusing to rule out Beck as a running mate. She praised him effusively, describing him as "bold, clever, and very, very, very effective." Effective at what, exactly? Earlier this week, Sam Stein of the Huffington Post detailed several instances in which Beck has welcomed onto his shows guests with ties to groups that traffic in white supremacy, neo-Confederate secession, and anti-Semitism. Stein's reporting was a good start, but it would take a chalkboard the size of Idaho to fully map out Beck's racially paranoid guest list. But Beck insists his critics are imagining things, that he does not engage in racial fear-mongering, that a string of guests with ties to hate groups do not form a meaningful pattern, and that he's not a racist. It occurred to me the other day that if you really want to know whether Beck and his guests are blowing racial dog-whistles, it's best to ask a dog. I decided to reach out to Don Black, the avowed white nationalist who runs the Web site Stormfront.org, the country's leading "Discussion board for pro-White activists and anyone else interested in White survival." But Black hung up on me. I next tried to get in touch with David Duke, the former gubernatorial candidate and current head of the European American Unity and Rights Organization. Duke, too, had little interest in talking to me, likely because of my past association with the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks the activities of white supremacist groups. Unable to get through to the highest-profile spokesmen of the racist grass roots, I took a page from the other side and trawled their Web sites for insight. I scanned Davidduke.com and Stormfront.org to see what they had to say, if anything, about Beck. Admittedly, this method is not scientific, and certainly folks on the left don't like it when righties cherry-pick an extreme comment from Daily Kos or the Huffington Post and pretend the whole site can be summed up by such extremism. On the other hand, Stormfront.org isn't a media organization but a self-described discussion board. And when it comes to Beck, the discussions are fairly positive. On both David Duke's Web site and Stormfront, Beck's July 28 claim that President Obama harbors a "deep-seated hatred of white people, or the white culture" was met with attention and appreciation. Duke was heartened by the discussion it generated, and placed it in a larger context. "A lot of stuff is happening in the world of race relations and little of it points towards a post-racial society," Duke noted. "Beck is steadily losing advertisers, but his viewers seem to be sticking with him ... White desperation is manifesting itself in various forms." Beck's charge that the president hates white people sparked a more expansive discussion at Stormfront.org. Some participants saw Beck as an important ally in the White Nationalist cause. Others were skeptical, viewing him as a clueless conservative version of Lenin's "useful idiot." But some of Stormfront's most active members generally agreed that, whether he was fully conscious or not, Beck was nudging his audience toward an embrace of racial consciousness. "Glen [sic] Beck can be useful," said one frequent Stormfront contributor who posts under the name SS_marching. "When Glen beck said 'Obama Has A Deep-Seated Hatred For White People' he is able to reach a much wider audience than we can. They will [be] predisposed to the idea and the next time Obama pushes an anti-white policy they will see it as such." Stormfront member PowerCommander agreed. Beck, he wrote: "seems to have ignited a flame under the asses of some folks with similar ideas by pushing the right buttons. It appears as if the current regime [is] directly blaming GB and fox news for throwing a wrench in their machine. Is Beck's rambling getting America fired up and ready to fight? Has Beck told enough of the truth to start something bigger? Even an engine needs a starter to get fired off and go down the road." Thor357, a Stormfront sustaining member who has posted on the site more than 3,500 times, had this to say: "Glenn Beck and Alex Jones [a controversial conservative media figure who believes 9/11 was an inside job] are the front line in the war of Ideals we grapple with, they are far from perfect and are somewhat compromised. But every person in the last 2 years that I have introduced to the WN [White Nationalist] Philosophy have come largely from Alex Jones, Glen Beck and the Scriptures for America founder Pastor Pete Peters ... Baby steps are required for people like these, but the trio Beck, Jones, Peters are the baby food that feeds potential Nationalists… Glenn Beck is not far behind as his Mormon background indicates to me as most Mormons I have met are not friends of Jews like the Church was years ago. Most Mormons I know are arming themselves, with guns, bullets and food." Later in the same discussion thread, Thor357 added: "I have talked to 6 people in two days because Glenn Beck woke them up, it's amazing how angry they are. They are pissing fire over Obama, this is a good thing. Now I educate them. If out of 100 of the Glen Beckers I keep 20 then I have won 20 more to cover my back side. I never lost the 80 as they never were." Carolina Patriot, whose member picture features a kitten aiming an assassin's rifle, was conflicted but admiring: "Every now and again when an infomercial takes the place of hunting or fishing, I'll turn over to Glenn Beck if he's on and watch his show. Sometimes it is amusing, sometimes it is informed, and sometimes, I think he comes to SF [Stormfront] to steal show idea's" UstashaNY offered up an analogy to substance abuse, with Beck as the soft-stuff hook: "Beck, Dobbs etc. are like gateway drugs. If it wakes up one person to learn something about whats really going on and that person does the research, looks deeper and deeper into WHO and WHAT is behind all of this, then its a win for the movement. NOBODY in the msm is reporting the stuff Beck does, let him keep talking. It will wake people up, believe me… He is more of a help to us then you may think. Until we have a REAL voice in the msm, guys like him and Dobbs are a stepping stone right into our laps. Its only a matter of time..." Even those who don't think Beck understands what he’s doing appreciate his instincts. According to WhiteManMarchesOn88: "There is no doubt that Beck is not a WN [white nationalist], but I have to agree that he does raise a lot of really good questions that do promote White survival. I'm sure he would go a lot farther with a lot of his questions, but ZOG [Zionist Occupied Government] would more than likely kick him off television if he did." ZOG or no ZOG, Beck is clearly doing something right from the point of view of the average white nationalist. "By no means do I think [Beck] is aware of the racial issue, and for the moment that is ok," wrote Stormfront member QHelios. "He is stirring the pot, and I thank him for that." http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2009/11/20/glenn_beck_and_stormfront You are now In The Mix

4.8.10

A Message From JOE TRAXX!!!!!!!

I am so saddened by the fact that NING is going to start charging and for those who can't pay for their networks; their sites will be gone forever. It upsets me so much because many of us have worked so long and hard on our NING site. So I have decided to relocate the DMV RADIO NING site to SOCIALGO. I hope many of you will join us in this our quest of keeping the DMV RADIO memories and passion for music alive. Here is the link for those who want to join.
http://dmvradio.socialgo.com/home.html

DMV RADIO - Radio that represents you!
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31.7.10

Gucci Mane performing Live with MISTA DMV DJ ROB Spinning!!

Come experience the Largest Nightclub in Washington DC to hold this event 6000 strong.
For table service and Advanced Tickets

Contact 202-437-0536

This event will sell out!!!!

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Live Friday August 6th 2010

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You Are Now…In The Mix
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25.7.10

"Club 24" In The DMV!!!

It is going Down at Club 24 with one of the HOTTEST Emcees in the DMV area representing BROOKLAND!. Check out the scene as La-Vie rips the MIC with Jim Jones spitting pure FIRE lyrics and holding it down for not just the ladies, but representing for all artists and all genders. La-Vie has blazed open MIC performances, to albums, videos, and battles, you will see why this is a MUST SEE event. Support your local artist as they rise to the top. If you have not heard of La-Vie before, you better ask somebody.

Make sure you pick up your tickets for the JIM JONES & JUELZ SANTANA show July 31st Club 24.

http://www.facebook.com/lvie1



You are now In The Mix

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17.7.10

My President is Black and You Hate It!


And It Happened In AFRICA!!


I am not surprised that racism still exists. What I am surprised about is that people are being more vocal about their ignorant thought patterns from day to day living. Please take the time to read a forward that my friend Kevin Nixon cared to share. You will be floored. Hope the outcome makes you think. I know it sent my mind on a tailspin. Since having a black president, you would think that the American people would simmer down a bit. It has only gotten worse with radical groups, the “Tea Party”, and closet racists. Who the hell is the “tea party” anyway?

Tre

This scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg South Africa & London.

A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Very disturbed by this, she called the air hostess. 'You obviously do not see it then?' she asked. 'You placed me next to a black man.. I did not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat.' 'Be calm please,' the hostess replied. 'Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available..'

The hostess went away & then came back a few minutes later. 'Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in Economy Class. I spoke to the captain & he informed me that there is also no seat in Business Class. All the same, we still have one place in First Class.' Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued.. 'It is not usual for our company to permit someone from Economy Class to sit in First Class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting.'

The Hostess turned to the black guy, & said, 'Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in First Class.' At that moment, the other passengers, who'd been shocked by what they had just witnessed, stood up & applauded. This is a true story. If you are against racism, please send this to all your friends; please do not delete it without sending it to at least 1 person. WELL DONE, British Airways!


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12.7.10

DMVRADIO.NET & Around da Block Productions "Representing the Unsigned Artists"



DMVRADIO.NET and Around da Block Entertainment has changed the game. Tuesday nights will never be the same as Joe Traxx brings you the hottest Independent Artists in the DMV Underground scene. Every other Tuessday, Weyone Lounge will host open mic, producer battles, and showcases that represent RAW talent in the DMV. I VOTE Joe Traxx for President and Around da Block Entertainment for supporting the movement in the DMV to get it's artists heard. You all know how I love being "InTheMix" as I capture this footage everytime an artists steps on the stage. Lets continue to promote Homegrown music. This is for you, the unsigned artists getting their grind on, day in and day out.

DMVRADIO.NET & Around da Block Productions "Representing the Unsigned Artists"

The House of Hip Hop is a weekly showcase that features A Producers Battle, R&B artists, dancers, hot Emcee's and of course Hip Hop performances. Moving to a NEW NIGHT!!! The show is @ Weyone (which is located in Landmark Mall under the covered parking, private entrance). It is from 9p-12a. ID's a Must for everyone. We allow 18+ into the venue. It is $10 for everyone at door. Artist are not charged to perform. Packages are available to host your birthday party, album or mixtape release party, or headline you as an artist. Special guest slide thru every week, so you never know who will be in the building! Hosted by Va's #1 Party Host, Egypt & co-host, DJ Jo'Iyce, from WKYS 93.9's 1 Nation Hip Hop Show and the Around da block movement. You are invited to come out to support and check us out anytime. We encourage performing artists to invite their fan base, family and friends, bring promotional merchandise, cds and to network. You will meet great producers, artists and industry related people. We've had great groups and songs formed from the HOHH. (House of Hip Hop). Artist are encouraged to sign up early, not the day of the show. Artist & producers interested in shows Contact Joe Traxx

thehouseofhiphop@gmail.com


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10.7.10

The House of Hip Hop presents The Hip Hop Unleashed Showcase

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Featuring MoneyBagz Also scheduled to perform: Nook, Tone Kidd, DyFor Ent., Yung $lick, Pac Man, Class, Monio, Ad Verse Ent., Class, Freight Train, Hollywood, Lonnie Godsent, Divinity, Clifford Cartel, Goon City & more *Special invited guests *$10 door cover for everyone Weyone's Sports Lounge 5801 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22306
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26.6.10

DMVRADIO.NET & Around da Block Productions "Representing the Unsigned Artists"Share.

The House of Hip Hop is a weekly showcase that features A Producers Battle, R&B artists, dancers, hot Emcee's and of course Hip Hop performances. Moving to a NEW NIGHT!!! The show is @ Weyone (which is located in Landmark Mall under the covered parking, private entrance). It is from 9p-12a. ID's a Must for everyone. We allow 18+ into the venue. It is $10 for everyone at door. Artist are not charged to perform. Packages are available to host your birthday party, album or mixtape release party, or headline you as an artist. Special guest slide thru every week, so you never know who will be in the building! Hosted by Va's #1 Party Host, Egypt & co-host, DJ Jo'Iyce, from WKYS 93.9's 1 Nation Hip Hop Show and the Around da block movement. You are invited to come out to support and check us out anytime. We encourage performing artists to invite their fan base, family and friends, bring promotional merchandise, cds and to network. You will meet great producers, artists and industry related people. We've had great groups and songs formed from the HOHH. (House of Hip Hop). Artist are encouraged to sign up early, not the day of the show. Artist & producers interested in shows Contact Joe Traxx @ thehouseofhiphop@gmail.com
Posted by InTheMixWithTre'

12.6.10

THIS WEEKEND IT'S GOING DOWN!!!

CATCH US AT THE SHOW & TELL CAR SHOW ON SUNDAY @ THE OLD DOMINION SPEEDWAY. DMV RADIO & KING CASINO ENT. WILL BE BRINGING YOU THE HOTTEST BIKES, CARS AND TRUCKS IN THE DMV. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - GRUDGE RACING - WET T-SHIRT CONTEST - BIKE STUNT SHOW - MODEL CALL - CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAYS PLUS MORE @ OLD DOMINION SPEEDWAY 10611 DUMFRIES ROAD MANASSAS, VA 20112 THEN GO AND GET SUPER FRESH FOR THE AFTER PARTY AT WAYONE SPORTS LOUNGE BEHIND LANDMARK MALL 5801 DUKE STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304. ME & CANDLELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT SOULFUL SUNDAYS @ WAYONE SPORTS LOUNGE WILL BE FEATURING. OUR HOUSE BAND-DJ EGYPT ON THE 1&2"S PLUS LIVE PERFORMANCES by YORRELLE and GINA ROSE TICKETS for Soulful Sundays are ON SALE NOW- http://soulfulsundays.eventbrite.com June 13th- YORRELLE, GINA ROSE- FEATURED ACTS - SOULFUL SUNDAYS is back!!!! House band and DJ Egypt on the 1's and 2's, CANDA and I host. " A SUNDAYS KINDA LOVE" WE KEEP IT GROWN AND SEXY WITH COMPLIMENTARY ROSES FOR THE LADIES AND DON’T FORGET TO TANTALIZE YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH THE AUTHENTIC FLAVORS OF THE FINEST JAMAICAN & CARIBBEAN FOOD WHILE YOU LISTEN TO AN ECLECTIC MIX OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. FOR MORE INFO OR TO GET ON THE GUEST LIST HIT AT 571-839-2934. DON’T MISS IT
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16.5.10

DMVRADIO.NET Presents........

Each and every Wednesday night @ The House Of Hip Hop. Doors open at 9:00 -- Weyone's Sports Lounge -- 5801 Duke Street -- Alexandria, Va 22306 --Located at Landmark mall ---FREESTYLE BATTLES---BEAT BATTLES ARE BACK----AND LIVE PERFORMANCES!!! Come thru and party with DJ Egypt on the 1&2’s House of Hip Hop Rules: * Artist should be in the building at 9pm * Guarantee your performance slot by pre-registration - Sign up at current show for next show at the front door - Sign up by Email: thehouseofhiphop@gmail.com subject: House of Hip Hop * Artist are encouraged to promote themselves for show as well as with product * This is a 18+ Age event. Proper ID is a requirement. The House of Hip Hop includes: Open Mic, producers battle, live showcase, R&B features, Dance features, poetry readings and more

Sex & Candy 2.0

Women can be very confusing. Let me step back, women can be very confusing to me. Several of my homies and I were discussing the issues around dating different types of women in college and we came to the conclusion that the eligible candidates were very limited. My female friend and I talked about this as well and she expressed a similar sentiment; explaining to me that she had trouble finding suitors in college for her affections. Where is the disconnect here? How are so many looking for people who fit certain criteria when those who should fit their stated criteria live in plain sight? It’s simple: both sides have problematic standards. Now before I get into it, I will say that I know that I may be among the population of guys with crazy standards but for the sake of the argument I’m stepping outside myself and trying to be a impartial as possible. Here we go… As dudes we’re looking for a complicated set of things. When I say dudes I mean Black guys because though race is a social construct, it has cultural ramifications, so pretending that these tastes will be culturally uniform is just stupid. Those of us who aren’t just savagely slaying every girl who’s down to get it poppin’ are looking for good girls. The only problem is we want them to be unrealistically good. We want girls who might drink but not too much. We want girls who look good but don’t dress provocatively and we want them to ignore all the attentions that come from other males. We want girls who are down for Black people but open to the idea of focusing on personal profit (just in case our tastes are adjusted by some baller summer internship). We want girls who love us, only us and don’t even know other guys exist. Moreover, we want girls who haven’t been getting with many guys in college and who haven’t been corrupted by dealing with some dusty ass dude or sketchy individual. These criteria aren’t particularly unfair but the problem is that most of us don’t fit those criteria ourselves. Many of us have had a bad night drinking or have messed with some girl that we shouldn’t have. Many of us don’t stay on point with our line-ups or keep our kicks clean. We’re looking for sexy, conservative virgins (or close to virgins) who only have eyes for us and keep their shit on point all day every day. If we’re honest with ourselves we’ll realize that compromise is necessary. Here’s the kick though; we don’t want to compromise and feel like we shouldn’t have to. It’s the same thing for women. Many women want to fix guys. They want dudes who used to be hoes (safe, disease free hoes) but were miraculously saved by their love. They want guys who’re 6′4 and 250 pounds of semi-professional athletic muscle with prominent jawlines and pearly white smiles (even though these same women haven’t been to a gym in years and usually ain’t that fine). Many Black women want guys who fit into one of two (what I like to call) “silly nigga categories”. The first is what I call the hard roq. He’s got tattoos, wears white tees and has a “questionable” past. He carries himself like a tough guy and usually rolls with a crew of equally fraudulent negros with fitted caps and bandannas. This dude used to be an athlete but since he messed up and got kicked off the team for some idiot offense (smokin weed in the locker room or some equally dumb shit) what he’s got now is a whole bunch of muscles, gold teeth and zero job prospects or deep thoughts. The reason he’s a hard “roq” and not a hardrock (a legitimate street dude who is actually involved in criminal activity) is because he’s fake. Black women don’t want dudes who are actually hard, they want guys who dress like extras from a bad music video and just look hard (well, in the mirror anyway). Real tough guys aren’t usually clean, enjoyable people with whom a successful Black woman can form a relationship, I’ve known many of these dudes and they usually don’t look like they do on TV. The other “silly nigga” subcategory is the pretty boy. The pretty boy is so fresh that he makes his woman look bad. He regularly applies and reapplies his chap stick (read: lip gloss) in order to “maintain his sexy”. He may have long hair and some effeminate piercings and most likely wears colored contacts lenses even though his vision is 20/20. His comprehension of fashion is laughably profound and he usually tells his girl what to wear and may go shopping more than she does. For some strange reason, Black women are attracted to these foolish individuals and then wonder where the concept of the down low brother comes from. Don’t think I’m gonna pretend that only guys fall into the “silly nigga” categories because they are, in fact, unisex. The two (trust me, there are more than two) that I’ll look at in this post are the “fine chicken head” and the “uppity broad”. The “fine chicken head” is exactly what she sounds like. For those who don’t know what a chicken head is I’ll give a simple definition of what I mean. A chicken head is a hoe. Not a garden tool or an actual prostitute but a girl who too easily allows young men to take advantage of her sexual faculties. She will probably give you chlamydia (I think that’s how you spell it) but there is one problem: she’s fine as fuck. She’s fine and she knows she’s fine and , more importantly, she knows that you know she’s fine. She is everything your mama warned you (or should have warned you) about when she mentioned those “fast girls”. She’s the type of girl who will holler at your best friend while you’re in the bathroom or call you the wrong name while y’all are…well you get the idea. The other “silly nigga” category for women is the “uppity broad”. This is the girl who will not date you unless you have a certain bank balance and wear boat shoes. Your family name had better come from some lineage of light skinned, reasonably rich negroes or else she will not give you the time of day. She’s the type who is so concerned about how she looks on the social scale that she’ll spend money on 700$ jeans and not be able to buy dinner. She’s constantly climbing the social ladder and as soon as she finds someone with a more prestigious lineage, she’s gonna dip out on you. The problem is that this chick is fine as fuck too. She keeps her appearance tight (in a different way than the “fine chicken head”) but she doesn’t advertise the goods, making her even finer because you figure she won’t embarrass you. You can take her home to mama but if mama doesn’t live up to her standards then she’s out like a thief in the night. Both of these categories are troubling (just as troubling as the other “silly nigga” categories) and none of them provide sensible mating choices. The interesting thing is that the friends that I was talking about having these conversations with were looking for similar things; someone cool, down to earth, funny and reasonably attractive. Now this is partially because I hang out with some real cool people and partially because the “silly niggas” and the people that they attract are not quite the crowd I spend my time with. These cool people though, suffer from similarly unreasonable standards but here the standards are based on self perception issues. Now look, beauty is in the eye of the beholder but let’s be serious. If you LOOK like you’re 8 months pregnant and AREN’T having a baby you need to be reasonable about your standards. If you’re ashy as hell or have no game, you aren’t going pick up a dime. The solution is finding chill people and thinking less about looks. Ironically, the girls that I’ve dated with whom I had the best chemistry weren’t girls who I was overwhelmingly initially attracted to. These girls just ended up being “sleepers”; girls who I hadn’t really noticed at first but who I discovered cleaned up incredibly well. Women can follow the same tactic; find someone you get along with who is cool and maybe you’ll find that with a suit and a haircut that cat looks like denzel in ‘93 or something. I’m far from perfect and I’m sure my analysis is biased but I’m just offering an idea of how we might be able to improve the relationship situation for single folk. Many of my friends have been single for extended periods of time and I offer this post to try and help ‘em avoid dangerously stupid “silly niggas” (and the women that love them). Oh yeah and shoutout to the lil’ mama that holds me down and helps me avoid the difficulties of being single (you didn’t think I’d forget did you?) "World Figure" Posted by InTheMixWithTre