MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON - AUGUST 29, 1958 - JUNE 25, 2009

While listening to Micheal Jackson songs on the radio to celebrate the life and M.J.'s welcome into the Gates of Heaven to meet Jesus, tears began to flow down my face. The whole thing is just so shocking. Micheal Jackson Died?! It just doesn't sound right. No disrespect to our Lord and Savior up above, but M.J. just seemed to be Immortal. But we all know (although most of the people crying now never gave him the credit) that he was as human as the rest of us. He had his own set of problems, fears, loves and cares. All in all; Entertainment wise, this was a great man. Mike was a Trendsetter! Mike was a musical & creative Genius! Mike was Loved and he was definitely hated on! It was none of our business what he did with his personal time. He came to us for ENTERTAINMENT.

 

I remember when I was a kid and the "Beat It" video came out. I had never seen anything like it. Oh yes! I learned the entire dance routine. I also can recall wanting that red zipper jacket more than I wanted anything in the world. Oh no, momma wasn't having it. I cried and I cried. Til this day, I ain't seen no parts of that jacket.

 

Even before then, Michael Jackson always captured his audiences attention. Whether is was the blinged out glitter suit (with the glitter boots) in his "Rock with you" video or all the crotch grabbing on "Bad"; Mike told you how it was - "You ain't Bad! You ain't Nothing!" He came with the moonwalk and everybody went bananas. By the time he dropped the full length movie Moonwalker, he was already a major phenomenon all over the world. Oh, he made his mark on this earth in a big way!

 

Let's not even say "Thriller"; only the best selling album in music HISTORY selling over 100 million copies worldwide. THAT'S ONE ALBUM Y'ALL. That will never be done again by anyone! I was about 10 years old when Thriller came out. I was so excited to see the video. It was fresh! It was new! Nobody had ever done anything like that, so I was glued to the television for the premier of the video. As crazy about the video as I was y'all, Mike had me shook too! You know, with the yellow eyes and the "Go Away" and all. He got me! LOL

 

Confession: I used to turn on the wolf parts and wait until the dancing parts came on. Oh, don't trip though; when dance time came - ROCKED IT!!! I think I still know that video.

 

Michael Jackson was allowed to penetrate everyone's soul from 5 years old to 50 years old. He was truly a special spirit and will be missed tremendously. This will be one of the most talked about events in world history forever. His death was likened to: John Lennon and Elvis Pressley. His success has been likened to: The Beatles.

 

Check out some stats on 'The King of Pop' - Michael Joseph Jackson:

 

-Born August 29, 1958 to Joseph & Katherine Jackson

 

-Hit the stage for the first time at the age of 5

 

-By 11 years-old, Micheal & the Jackson Five had 1st single "I Want You Back" - which went #1

 

-Michael started his solo career at Epic Records releasing his debut album, 'Off The Wall'. Album garnered 4 top ten singles and sold 7 million copies. Released in August. By December of that year, it was certified Platinum.

 

-Thriller was released November 30, 1982. The album spent 37 weeks at the top of the charts. Thriller made Michael Jackson a world phenomenon, selling over 100 million copies. Named the 'Best Selling Album in History'.

 

-Bad was released and went on to sell 8 million copies.

 

-The funny thing is that his last album, 'Invincible' sold 7 million copies worldwide with no promotion and was considered a flop. Albeit, most artists of today don't sell that many copies with heavy promotion, and they are considered a success with 2 million sold. That is the pedestal that Michael Jackson was held on (equals Pressure for him).

 

-Michael Jackson was the most emulated Artist ever; from his dance moves to his looks.

 

-Michael Jackson inspired almost every Artist in music today.

 

-Michael Jackson was the 1st African-American to appear on MTV.

 

-Michael Jackson had 13 Number 1 hits in his career.

 

"I don't sing it if I don't mean it." Michael Jackson at 11 years-old.

 

***Leave a comment on how you felt about Michael Jackson*** IT'S ALL LOVE Y'ALL...

  

KING OF POP - MICHAEL JACKSON DEAD AT 50

Wow... Michael Jackson has died... Wow, the King of Pop. Reminds us of our Mortality... Spread Love; ;not Hate!!!

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

We at Entertainment Reporters offer our sincere condolences to the family of Michael Jackson... What a loss!!!

  

  

    KING OF POP, MICHAEL JACKSON SUFFERS HEART ATTACK TODAY


It is my deepest sorrow to post this today, but it's the King of Pop Y'all.  Word is that Michael Jackson, 50 has suffered a critical Heart Attack this morning in his Los Angeles home and he was rushed to the hospital. It's said that the King of Pop is in Critical Condition and unresponsive.

"He is not ok!" Joe Jackson commented. (source: EOnline)

Please keep Michael Jackson and the Jackson Family in your prayers. We don't need to lose another great one...

Later Y'all

  

                        

  

                                        

As soon as I stepped into the hotel room, MIMS stood up and greeted me. "Now dat's respect!!!"

On another note; as soon as I set up the video camera for the live interview, the damned thing broke. I swear!!! Both MIMS and I were tripping on that. But in the nature of a true Journalist, I still had the voice recorder as backup. Although I wish I did get the live footage, the conversation between MIMS and myself was still LIVE!!!


E.R.     : Who is MIMS?

MIMS   : It depends. MIMS is my real last name. It's definitely me as a human; as a man. When you say Shawn MIMS; when you say Shawn or MIMS, you are looking at a man that at 20+ years old has no limitations. I don't have to be the most lyrical every time. I don't have the most thought-provoking lyrics all the time. Sometimes you just wanna go in and just have fun.

MIMS on Not Giving enough of himself on the first album...

"My story? When you see my history you hear about my tragic past of losing both parents, being considered an orphan, getting taken in by my grandmother, and obviously falling in love with music along the way. Dealing with the trials & tribulations of a young adult; when I came out with my first album I didn't want to depress people with my story. I wanted to boost them up! Only a couple of records on the album had insight on me. The fans really loved the songs that I gave insight, so I didn't feel like I gave them enough. With the new album, I'm giving them a little bit more of me."

E.R.     : Being your second album, Do you fear the sophomore jinx?

MIMS   : I would consider the sophomore jinx if it was relevant for the time. Right now I feel that people are more worried about themselves financially, than worried about if they should go support the second MIMS album. So, if you got $20 in your pocket and you got to make a decision to buy the album or put food on the table, do what you have to do!

MIMS on 'This Is Why I'm Hot'...

"This Is Why I'm Hot is a prime example of a record that was not complex lyrically, and nothing's wrong with that! I find my problem is that there's a certain typecasting with a Rap Artist that everything you say has to be ignorant. I'm not judgmental, but I can't respect a person who doesn't know how to articulate themselves. Because that's what life is based on. I feel like it's important for me to express myself and that means I have to have a decent vocabulary to do so. I don't need to be a rocket scientist, but I need to be able to get my point across (to anybody)!"

E.R.     : What does MIMS bring to the Industry?

MIMS   : My attitude is different - I realize my effect on society. I always say that I live my life vicariously through the next generation. People ask, "Why?" Because, those are the people who will run the Country in the future. Those are the next Barack Obamas; those are the people that if taught the right way, will respectfully live a certain way.

                                                                 

MIMS on Hip-Hop being Dead...

"For some people, that might be true. It just depends on what they support. It's a very ignorant statement though. You know why? Because most people don't support the music that they like. They only talk badly about the music that they don't like! It takes more energy to make negative comments and to live a negative lifestyle than it does to be positive. People always talk about Hip-Hop being dead. But what are they doing to keep it alive?!!!"

E.R.     : Why did you name the new album, "GUILT"?

MIMS   : Mainly, the short form of the story is that I came into the business at a weird time for the country. In 06'/07', we just started to see the financial crisis occur. I wasn't affected by it mainly because I went from having nothing, to having a lot. So I started to really consider my surroundings. I asked myself, "Why does rappers talk about what they have on every other record?" On one hand, it's great because you want to motivate people, but I don't want to waive my money in your face. I wanna show you how to get it. So with this album, my lyrics are a lot more fan-friendly. So when I do talk about flossing, it's not as gaudy and boisterous as normal because you got a accurate picture of the times we're going through now.

MIMS on Being a Rapper, Sports Figure, etc...

"I don't blame anybody, but nobody ever tells us 'Be a Lawyer! Be a Journalist! Or, Be the next President!' It's sad because that left everybody in the world wanting to be an Entertainer, a Ball Player or a drug dealer. What I'm here to do; even though I'm an Entertainer and I live that lifestyle, I'm here to say 'Hey, Look man we need more Doctors'. If you wanna be in the Entertainment field don't just consider being a Musician. Consider the things around it: become n Advertiser. Be a Distributor! Open your own Distribution Company. Everybody gets so fixated on what they see. The life expectancy of a Rap Artist back in the day was 6 months. Now, you talking 1 or 2 months for one record. If you make half a million dollars in 3 months, how long do you think that will last you?! If you work at McDonald's for 10 years, it's the same amount of money, but at least you got job security. I just have to be smart about the decisions I make in life.

E.R.     : What would you like people to say about you when you retire?

MIMS   : I think that I wanna be somebody who changes opinions. I don't care if it's one person or one million people! I really wanna change people's perception of the music business and what they feel the reality of it is. They see the videos and the fancy cars and say, "this must be the life!" Well, It's not! I wanna be the person in Hip-Hop to end that. It's a very lucrative business, but if you're not about your business then you don't need to be in this business. Because you gotta work!

                                                                    

MIMS on HATING...

"Maya Angelou once said about Hating, 'You see my Glory, but you don't know my Story!"

"The truth is that you don't know what one person goes through to get in this game, and most of the successful people in this game have been through so much. They have worked so hard to get to where they are, that most people aren't even prepared to even think about how much work goes into being an Artist. Sometimes, without Pay! It's a great amount of money & great investments, but sometimes I gotta go and do shows for free!"

                                        "I didn't name the album GUILTY
                             because I felt that it is more associated
                                                                                     with criminal charges.
                                            I used the word "GUILT" 
         because it describes Emotion
                                                             and I wanted it to be
                                            one word; one syllable -
                                                                     Straight To The Point!!!"

  

 
                                                                                         
                                                                                                           LeToya Luckett

                        A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LETOYA LUCKETT

I met up with Letoya Luckett after a long day of Album Signing and snapping pics with her many fans @ Macys in the ATL... Although she had already experienced a long day of smiling, answering questions and fulfilling fans' dreams by taking pics with them, LeToya was still in a great mood and happily talked, laughed & joked with me. That's why she's 'LADY LOVE'. Check da rhyme:

E.R.     : How do you feel about the amount of support & success that you received on the last album; leading to this new album - Lady Love?

LeToya: I am so excited about everything that happened with the first album. It came as a big surprise, especially when you're not expecting; 1) To even go solo and 2) To become successful as a solo artist and people be so receptive of your music. It is a true blessing.

E.R.     : Tell me a little bit about the new album.

LeToya: The album is entitled, Lady Love. It was such an amazing experience to make the album. I went through so many different things in the process. But a lot has gone into making Lady Love. I have a lot of great producers and writers on this album, like: Ne-Yo, Tank, Marsha Ambrosius (Floetry) & Raphael Saadiq. It's so many different people; I'm so excited to be working with them.  I also do a lot of writing on this album as well.

E.R.     : So, how does this album differ from the last album?

LeToya: It's so much different. I think just me taking chances on this album made it a great experience. The music is more upbeat. It's happy! It's fun; more diverse than the first album.

E.R.     : Tell me  what you think about the single, "Not Anymore". Was it a song that you really enjoyed recording?

LeToya: It was a song that I really enjoyed recording. It's gonna touch a lot of different people, because it's almost like an anthem. A lot of people wanna call it a woman's anthem, because everytime a girl does a song saying, "IT'S OVER" it's a woman's anthem. But... If anybody's ever been in a situation where you're not happy and you know it's time to step out; this is directed to you!

Hey, LeToya is definitely handling her business right now in the Industry. It was good to sit with you L.L. "Ms. Dat Houston Chick"... Let's talk on the next go'roun... See you in Platinumville Babygirl... Much Love & Success...

Yo, go cop the album. 'LADY LOVE' IN STORES AUGUST 2009!!!
                                                                                                                  

  

                                                                                   


                                                                   

                                             

 All in all, it was such a good night. The best at Luckie for me...

  

  

  

  

                             The Best of the Night...
  
                                                     



And, the Woist (Worst) of the Night...

It's what we call; over at headquarters, A Haute Awful Mess... LOL

  

  

  

        The adage holds true that "The Children Are Our Future"

Three young Entrepreneurs; Aaron Reid, James Smith & Jason Johnson created a launch event and listening lounge at the CW Loft in ATLanta and the event featured a host of fresh new; up&coming talent.

Reid, Son of Def Jam President, LA Reid & Singer/Songwriter, Pebbles is now a student at Morehouse College and he's indeed working on making his dreams come true. Partnered with James Smith and Jason Johnson, the Y.E.E.C (Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Coalition) was started to bridge the gap between young entrepreneurs and the Hip-Hop Community.

The event brought out supporters such as: LA Reid, Pebbles, Dallas Austin, Chaka Zulu, JoJo Simmons, LeToya Luckett, Neffie, Don Cannon, Kawan Prather and many  more.

    

All shots by: George Butler

  

  

  

In a perfect world, Keri Hilson would be on top of her game. Oh, she is!!!

After years of hustling; pounding the pavement; honing her craft and writing for every artist under the sun, Keri Hilson is finally ready to unleash her prowess to the world. Always so fly, Keri celebrated the release of her debut album, "In a Perfect World" amongst her many fans, colleagues, media and fellow artists. As she entered the building, the crowd rushed towards the stage to get a glimpse at this Georgia Peach (yes, Keri hails from Decatur, GA). With onlookers in tow, Polow ordered 3 big buckets filled with numerous bottles of Rose Moet. As Keri began to crack one of the bottles to kick off the celebration, Polow simply began passing bottles around the crowd. Zone 4 Baby!!!

"Wait a minute, MothaF*#@*r!!!                                                                       

                                                             

The night was filled with nothing but fun & happy faces. Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don and all others that made this day possible should be extremely proud of themselves and each other. Keri is about to fly to the moon...

Celebrities in attendance included: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, Rich Boy, T.I. Fabolous, Jazze Pha, Jermaine Dupri, Chaka Zulu (DTP), Lil Scrappy, Zone 4, Frank Ski (V-103), Shavon (BET's College Hill), Drumma Boy, Jaunte Austin, Sam Cassell and many other sports figures, behind the scene stars and trendsetters.




Thanks again to Nicole Garner (if you don't know Nicole, you don't know ATL)... LOL - She is definitely a lady about her business... Shout out the Garner Circle (Nicole, Ashley, Daniel). Much Love and success...

Until the next outing... See u at the upgrade of Entertainment Reporters.

Keep us locked in your URL/Favorites, whatever; just keep us!!! LOL

Thanks everybody. We really appreciate your support!!!
Cutty Shark

  

  

 

  

                                                                                

  

Yo, if you in the ATL come out and celebrate the Birthday of George Bulter - Atlanta's Premiere Photographer... Oh yeah, My photographer...  See you there.  Happy Birthday G....

Cutty Shark

  

 "It was all a dream! I used to read Word Up! magazine. Salt n Pepa and Heavy D up in the Limousine. Hanging pictures on my wall. Every Saturday rap attack; Mr. Magic, Marley Marl. I let my tape rock til my tape popped. Smoking weed and bamboo, sipping on Private Stock. Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack; with the hat to match."

Notorious B.I.G "Juicy" 

                                                                                 

                                                                  
        
                                                    NOTORIOUS B.I.G aka BIGGIE SMALLS
                                                                  

  

 The First Black President or Bust!

© Dey Lockett, 2008

It was the first black president or bust!
When he announced he was running it caused a fuss,
Barack Obama –President? Nigga hush!
But with the economy,
the war and lies—
change was a must!
So with the many possibilities people began to lust—
finally, a politician that we can trust?
When January 2008 hit—
things started to get really hot—
all the reporters began to seriously jot—
crossing every "t" and every "i" did they dot!
However, some people still thought the Obama’s campaign was just a crock—
a Black man, for president, in America? Not!
I must admit in the beginning that I didn’t think that he had a shot—
But in the end,
true Americans represented the melting pot.
Now I must admit that I was also very surprised—
when Bill Clinton acted as if he despised—
or did he resent?
The fact that Barack Obama when he won would be the true first black president!
Naw for real yawl,
Hillary Clinton’s campaign was tight,
and in the primary she put up a really good fight.
She might have even had better chance to win—
if her husband, Bill Clinton—
had started acting like a friend.
I mean by February,
ole Bubba began to really show his ass—
screw faced, sour grapes and talking trash—
walking round like he had been smoking pot—
saying crazy stuff like he didn’t believe in fairy tales,
but all he did was supply Hillary’s presidential political coffin with the nails.
Yawl know I ain’t trippin—
that this da truth!
Bill Clinton had diarrhea of the mouth,
was straight clowning,
and was getting loose.
Yeah, Bill Clinton thought that Barack Obama was a joke—
until the political fires of change America began to stoke.
All of a sudden Obama began to pull away—
the Clinton campaign—well, they didn’t quite know what to say.
some black Clinton supporters saw the writing on the wall—
it was so clear that it may have been in every bathroom stall—
you even saw signs and heard the rumblings at the mall.
Notwithstanding Barack Obama’s growing lead Hillary Clinton fought hard until the end—
so bitter a battle, many wondered if Barack and Hillary would still be friends.
But Hillary Clinton gave no quarter although she would have taken a few,
but in the end—it was inevitable—there was nothing that Senator Clinton could do.
The American people in the primary had made their choice—
and it was time for the world to hear the American people’s voice!
Next up, was Senator John McCain,
who thought that he should win by virtue of his P.O.W fame—how lame!
OK, OK, I know that that is not quite true—
that it was also because Senator McCain allegedly bled red, white and blue!
A true patriot was John McCain’s depiction,
but I couldn’t help but sit back and laugh at that legal fiction.
Now to me it felt like McCain’s campaign was subtlely sending the message that to be a true patriot in America meant that you had to be white—
And from the outset, I suspected a dirty fight:
punches below the belt, eye-gouging, kicks and scratches—
and honestly, I was waiting for the Ku Klux Klan to start lighting matches!
And then McCain tried a desperate tactic.
I guess that he thought that adding a woman to his campaign would be Hippocratic.
Now, that move as transparent as transparent could be—
choose a woman to appeal to America’s femininity?
But Sarah Palin player?  C’mon, man McCain must have been joking—
You don’t have to say it—
I know behind closed doors your campaign was feeling the pressure—
gagging, stroking and choking.
Now if it had been me, I would have chosen me some Condi—
rather than a governor impersonating a dumb blondie!
Sarah Palin spending money on new campaign gear—
bikini clad, shooting moose and reindeer;
inciting crowds and pandering to racial fear.
But in the end it didn’t matter,
through the smoke and ash of political chatter.
Barack Obama stood tall and handled his biz,
as the McCain campaign began to go plop-plop, and
fizz-fizz—oh, what a relief it is . . .
From Joe the Plumber, to haters and extremists every where—
Barack Obama won the presidential election fair and square.
So yawl, don’t hate, stop plotting—
and put down ‘dem guns—
and pick up ‘dem Bibles, say a prayer and repent—
‘cause despite all of your efforts Barack Obama was duly elected America’s first black president!

Now you can say what you want about this poem,

And although I met him in person—

I really don’t know ‘em,

all I can say at this point is Barack Obama handle your biz,

and you better represent—

cause you are America’s first black president!

  

                                                                                     

This being the second year that we've spent Keri's Birthday with her makes tonight a special occasion. Ms. Keri Hilson always does it big in the A. Last year, her theme was the 80's. This year, she just simply kicked it. She also shared the venue with my girl, Rovella Williams of Themverses, and Shavon from BET's College Hill. Yes, Entertainment Reporters made sure that they all got a little shine.

The place was packed on this Wednesday night.  Wesley Snipes and Leon (Five Heartbeats) came through to show some love. My girl, Ari Mac was in the place to be. She parties like a rock star...  Oh, she is a "Rock Star"... Whas up A-Town!!!  The night was great.


Rovella Williams, Cutty and Keri Hilson

Happy Birthday shouts to: Keri Hilson, Rovella WIlliams & Shavon


Photos by: George Butler of ImagesNMyEye and Entertainment Reporters

  

  

  

On this day in the ATL, Jeezy "Put on for his city" at his video shoot - My President is Black featuring special guest appearances by Bow Wow, Nas and Comedian Pierre. The community came out and represented for the A-T-L. With signs in tow, everybody showed their love for Jeezy and Barack Obama by singing along: "My President is Black, My Lambo is Blue"...  Check the playback....


MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK - JEEZY VIDEOSHOOT DIRECTED BY GABRIEL HART



The shoot went off without a hitch... It was a great day in the ATL. And everybody helped Jeezy celebrate our 44th President of the United States. And, our First African-American Chief of the United States - BARACK OBAMA...

Let us know how you feel by sending a comment...





150!!!

Cutty Shark

  

 

  

  

                                           
                                              Big Boi and Wife, Sherlita Patton



As the night went on, Big Boi stepped behind the DJ's table and kicked a few songs from his new album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son of Chico Dusty, dropping this November.                                          

OUTTA HERE!!!

cs

  

      

  

The 2008 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS went down on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in ATLANTA, GA. Everybody who was somebody came out to play on this day. But don't take my word for it, check out the video...




CHECK OUT THE 2008 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS AIRING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 AT 8:00 PM.






Once again, it's on!!! And I'm 150!!!

Cutty Shark

  

  

After a short hiatus, Mute Media (J Carter, Julius Erving, III and Mark Issa) brought it back. They teamed up with Luxury Car Manufacturer, Lincoln to bring: R&B Live Atlanta with Special Guest, Common f/Marsha Ambrosius and Mario. R&B Live is an invitation-only, live musical experience. Each month, artists come down and hit the stage to celebrate R&B music.

The only thing that I'm going to say this time is that: "It was a great showcase of music that night. Everybody that came out did their thing. Yo, Common kept the crowd amped the entire show, Marsha sang like an angel. That girl can sing. Thanks Cherry."

I'll let the pics say the rest... By the way - all pics shot by G.Butler

Holla Back... Check da pics out... Cutty Shark



Mute Media: J Carter Sol-Fusion, Mark Issa (The Issa Law
Firm), and Julius Erving, III (The J Erving Group)

  

   

  

        

The highlight of the weekend went down at The Biltmore on Saturday Night - T.I.'s Private Birthday Celebration. The party; for invited guests, media, friends, and a few special winners from V-103 went down in style. T.I. and his Grand Hustle all-stars showed up on the Red Carpet in Tuxedos, Cigars and pure Swag. The lobby was decked out with girls catering to the Victorian Era in blond wigs and the garb to match, along with umbrellas. The party was sponsored by Patron, Konsole Kingz, V-103 and Grand Hustle, and the bar was wide open - with mostly Patron. Hey, I didn't see anybody complaining...
 
                                                    

Some of the guests who showed up to celebrate with T.I.P were: Jason Geter (his manager), Bu (Konvict Music), T-Boz, Ryan Cameron (V-103), Kenny Burns (Songwriter), Sean Garrett (Songwriter/Artist/Producer), Alfamega, Mychael Knight, Toccara (America's Next Top Model), Xtaci (group), Nicci Gilbert (Brownstone) & Daughter, Brandy, Kevin Liles, Young Dro, Young LA (Ain't I?!), TIWA (promoter), Laid Back Black (V-103), April Love (Publicist), DJ Drama and many more... It was truly a night where the stars were bright!!! I know I ain't crazy, I knew I saw you Andrea...

I personally had a great time kickin' with G. and Kenya... "Let's Get Get Get it"...

Yo, G. took the most gangsta picture of T.I. and the Grand Hustle Crew and gave it to T.I.P at the Brunch for his BDay... They all loved it... It was felt so much that I couldn't post it on the site... They wanted to be the only ones with it... I feel it doe... Yes!!! It was that dope...

Holla at me on the next date though.

I gotta get outta here...

Cutty Shark signing off

150!!!

***All pics shot by G. Butler (all day everyday)

What up George?... You a beast on dem' photos yo... Seriously!!!

                                                 

  

  

  

                                                                                                     

Let's make this short, but sweet: The Power Brunch was truthfully a Powerful situation!!! The event was held at The W Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia in the Spice Market Restaurant. The Southeast Asian Atmosphere catered to an extremely classy event sponsored by the man of the hour, T.I.P. himself. Before T.I. arrived, everybody chilled in the lobby sipping on Mimosa's, Champagne and the like; networking, talking and having a great time. The waiters continuously served shellfish appetizers until T.I. was present. Once the guest of honor arrived; he shot a few pictures, and the Brunch began.


                                                                     

The event was attended by: T.I.P., Tiny (XScape/Fiance'), Kandi (XScape), Former ATL Mayor, Andrew Young, DJ Toomp (Producer of What you know about that), Killa Mike, Kevin Shine (A&R-Jive Records), Kevin Liles (DefJam Records), Ric Ross (Capitol Records), Curtis Benjamin (It's Cool To Be Smart), and Mychael Knight (Project Runway), just to name a few. The Brunch began with a bread, fruit and pastry bowl. The tables were set up so that everyone could mingle and network with one another. It was such a great occasion.

After the pre-brunch, the main course was served (a choice between Roasted Chicken/Potatoes, Salmon over Mushrooms, and Cheese Burgers & Fries). Before dinner, Kevin Liles (Def Jam) gave a toast of appreciation to T.I.P. and thanked him for his dedication to the world in which he Entertains. Before the formal toast, T.I. honored Ric Ross (Capitol Records) - Not the Rapper, and Curtis Benjamin (It's Cool To Be Smart) for their dedication to public service. And now we toast!!! The Champagne flowed the entire time.


                                                    

All I gotta say is, Vanglorious!!!!

  

  

  

Most of us have seen the movie, 'ATL' starring T.I. In keeping with giving back to the community, T.I. and the Grand Hustle Family came out to represent at Cascade Family Skate.

                                              

Every Artist from the major label was there: T.I ., Big Kuntry King, Yung LA, Young Dro and B.o.B. T.I. had his own children in tow as well. Okay, so let’s jump right into the story, I personally witnessed T.I.’s interaction with the children that came out to see their idol. Was it staged? No, the reason I know is because there were 4 children of two close personal friends of mine that I invited out, and he had an one-on-one conversation with him. He asked Terique how he was doing in school and when Terique replied he didn’t like school, T.I. immediately informed him that he needs to take it very serious because the importance will show itself later in life.


                                                                 


                                                

  

  

              

Last nights free concert featuring Nelly was well received by the people. The lines were wrapped around the corner of the venue, The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA (they even had to turn people back after 9:00pm - no more room in the venue). However, it was complete & utter pandemonium out there; total chaos! I must admit, I was about ready to call in a night pretty early. But a major part of my job as a Journalist is to endure the most undesirable moments to get the story. So, that's what myself and my photographer did - we got the story!!!

                                     

           

Yo, George: way to take the Media Pass like a hand off and hit the scene... "You know how we do"...

CS

***All photos shot by: G. Butler for ImagesNMyEye/Entertainment Reporters

  

   

  

                 

On Saturday Night (08/16/08), Abyss hit the stage with a force that is unexplainable. He is a Spoken Word Artist, plays Guitar, Trumpet, and a Comedian (LOL). Anyway, he hit the stage for his rendition of Acid Gospel/Radical Soul to a packed house. The crowd was soon to see why he is a mainstay in the world of Talent, Artistry and Innovation. No joke - he is a legend in his own right. The rest of the world will catch on pretty soon. Yo, Abyss - you know it takes them a minute!!! We Already Know!!! Oh, and it was his Birthday too.

As the house lights were dimmed, Kelsy Davis (headliner) hit the stage to get the show started by introducing the other headlining act: Abyss. As he did a couple of his spoken word pieces, the crowd immediately responded in a roar of claps and yells. Oh yeah, the boy is bad... Then Abyss hit the crowd with his Guitar riffs while performing. If that wasn't enough, he joined in with his live band by crooning on the Trumpet. Yes, dude made that instrument sing. Y'all seriously need to watch out for Abyss. Consistent from beginning to end, the crowd never wanted the talent to stop. You can tell by his body language that he was feeling great. So what happened?! Abyss continued on the stage; backing up Kelsy Davis as he performed.

                                      
                                                        ABYSS                                                    KELSY DAVIS



                                    

Shout out to: Abyss, Kelsy Davis, my homegirl - Jurena Glass and hubby, Charlie, the Band, Simon Illa (producer), Ken J. Martin, and my boy G. Butler for doin' da damned thang on the pics.

Support True Music and Real Talent,

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       Cast of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" with Director, Jasmine Guy (top right)


"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" is a legendary stage play written by Ntozake Shange in 1975. The play was an adaptation of life as an African-American woman in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement Era. The production is a collection of 20 poems (choreopoems), performed by women represented by colors: Lady in Red, Lady in Green, Lady in Yellow, Lady In Purple, etc. The poems all dealt with Love, Abortion, Abandonment, and Rape. This powerful production's bottom-line is to have 'Self-Respect'.

Now; in 2008 the play is being directed by Jasmine Guy, making her Directorial Debut in Theatre, as gives her vision of what this legendary play means to her.

When I first talked to Jasmine Guy via telephone on August 1, 2008, her voice showed confidence, peace and pure excitement. It was actually like we were friends catching up from not talking for a while. Our interview was set for 15-minutes. We started talking about the world, our children, giving back, Whitley Gilbert, Bill Cosby, and Debbie Allen. And y'all, I got a chance to laugh with her about my favorite episode of "A Different World". Before we knew it, our 15-minutes turned into 20, then 25 minutes. We hadn't gotten to the interview yet, so we had to reschedule; it was great!!!

Fast forward to Monday, August 4th when Jasmine and I were to meet at the private dinner for the cast, crew and friends. Ok, I was late and missed her by 10 minutes, so I had to wait until the next day to meet her at rehearsal. Yep, we finally got together on August 5, 2008 after her rehearsal in the Theatre room at Spelman College. And just like on the telephone, she was one of the coolest people in the world. Check out the interview below:

ER: Tell me a little about your job as Director.

Jasmine: Well, because this has become such a classic piece for Theatre; "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" has gone through many different incarnations since 1975. So this is just my take on the story; my vision in how the women came together as far as casting, the set & the look of the piece; the pace of the piece. But after that, I'm really gonna let these talented women do their thing. Cause everyday in rehearsal, there is an exchange of information from me to them and them to me. It's a great working environment. We're having a good time.

ER: Is this your first time directing?

Jasmine: Yes, this my first time as director. I've directed television, but not theatre.

ER: How does it feel?

Jasmine: You know when these silences are at the table, I realize it's because I haven't said anything (laugh). You know because I'm used to being told what to do. And, I realize 'You have to tell them what to do.' But I like it. I like thinking about all the different parts as a whole. I like thinking about everyone and taking care of everyone in the piece, and not just my own little part.

ER: What's the difference between you sitting in the Actor's seat than in the Director's seat?

Jasmine: The Actor (in a way) is directing themselves as far as how they vision their monologue or poem to be. The Director is there just to give insight; maybe change a perspective, clarify some things, give them some staging & blocking. So that's something I've always done, I envision how I'm gonna do a scene; how I'm gonna do a monologue, and then remaining flexible for the director's input. And a lot of times, as an Actor - once I understand the piece and what's my role in it, I can pretty much come close. But sometimes as an Actor I'm like, "Oh, I thought she was sad here." The Director might say, "No she is more angry, because such and such did this." Then I have to make those emotional adjustments. As the Director, I'm thinking more of the whole instead of just one person.

ER: How does it feel to have so many people to Love and adore you for a talent that you do because you love to do it? For example, people telling you that they attended College because of you and your role as 'Whitley Gilbert' on A Different World?

Jasmine: I think it's a wonderful gift that my work is appreciated and that I'm a part of a whole impactful movement that happened on Television with Bill Cosby and Debbie Allen.

ER: Who is Jasmine Guy?

Jasmine: Pretty much; "What you see is what you get" (with attitude and laughter). In the words of the great, Flip Wilson (smile).

ER: What are some of the hats that you wear in the Industry?

Jasmine: I started as a dancer, and fortunately I was able to sing and act, and that just opened up other avenues for me. And, I've recently written a book. Now, I'm Directing.

ER: Philantropist?

Jasmine: Well, I try. I try to give back to the Community. I receive a lot of love, so giving back is easy.

                                                                
                                                                                         Jasmine Guy


Note from Jasmine:

"We open August 22, 2008 at the 14th Street Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia, and we run until August 31, 2008. So don't wait until the last  minute to get your tickets".


According to her biography, Jasmine Guy was born on March 10th in Boston, Massachusetts, but as a child moved to Atlanta, Georgia. She studied dance at Spelman College Dance School until the age of 12. She continued her studies with Atlanta Ballet and danced for the Atlanta Ballet Company. At 17, she received a scholarship to Alvin Alley Dance Center. In 1982, she left the dance company to perform in the television series, Fame. Jasmine joined the cast of "A Different World" as Whitley Gilbert in 1987 and won six consecutive NAACP Awards. She appeared in Queen and performed a dance solo at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards Show. Her television credits include: Fresh Prince, NYPD Blue, Melrose Place, Living Single, Touched by an Angel, and That's So Raven. Jasmine's been on and off Broadway and on the big screen. Most memorable for her roles in Eddie Murphy's "Harlem Nights", and Spike Lee's "School Daze". And she's an accomplished Musician (she had her own self-titled album in 1992). You know you remember the song, "Try Me"... Yes, you do...!!!



This was a great interview, so I'm gonna say Peace to my peeps and A Special Shout to Jasmine Guy... You are great and we love you Ma... Keep doing you... Thanks for the compliment also...


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CS                                      

  

Legendary Musical Talent, Singer, Isaac Hayes, Breathed Life Into Black Super Hero Shaft

By Dey Lockett

                                                                   

Check this ultra-cool vintage Isaac Hayes' concert video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2cHkMwzOiM. 

Also, I would be remiss if I didn't include clips from the movie, SHAFT, one of my favorite movies of all time!!!!!  Enjoy. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiCB2isZcRM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDyRdhSIqlo


More on Isaac Hayes as reported via YouTube.com:

Isaac Hayes - Shaft Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 -- August 10, 2008)[1] was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer and actor. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an in-house songwriter and producer with partner David Porter during the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s, Hayes became a recording artist, and recorded successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul (1969) and Black Moses (1971) as the Stax label's premier artist. Alongside his work in popular music, Hayes was a film score composer for motion pictures. His best known work, for the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft, earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category) and two Grammy Awards. He received a third Grammy for the album Black Moses. In 1992, in recognition of his humanitarian work, he was crowned an honorary king of Ghana's Ada district. From 1997 to 2006, he provided the voice for the character "Chef" on the Comedy Central animated TV series South Park. Hayes was found dead in his Memphis home on August 10, 2008 as reported by the Shelby County sheriff's department. His death came 10 days before his 66th birthday.[1] [2]Here is a complete slo-mo video clip of Isaac Hayes conducting the Theme from Shaft, which won an Oscar for best song. After viewing, visit this lost mash-up classic from 1985 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UTpVWKPxHA

For more in-depth coverage check out HipHopDx.com at:  http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7482.

  

Comedy Icon Bernie Mac Loses Bout With Pneumonia

By Dey Lockett

Yesterday morning, I was shocked like most of you to learn of the passing of Chicago Native Son, Bernie Mac.  Bernie Mac represented, and stayed true to his very blue collar, and Chicago Roots it seems in every facet of his life.  Bernie Mac was a hustler, and a hardworker.  Although I did not know him personally, his life was a true testament to hardwork and perseverance for anyone that was remotely familiar with his life's story.  From his humble beginnings growing up on Chicago's southside to his ascension to fame, and notoriety performing on the Chicago Comedy Club circuit, to his first time doing stand-up on the legenday HBO Def Comedy Jam, in which Bernie Mac rocked the house to the approval of the New York crowd.  Bernie Mac was a resilient wave maker who was driven for success.

  

                                         


Partygoers included (but not limited to): Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, Bow Wow, Larenz Tate and his brothers, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Gabrielle Union, Lil Jon, Trey Songz, Regina King, Comedian Kevin Hart, Avery Storm, Songwriter, Sean Garrett, Chingy, Chris Tucker, and many more...



*All pics shot by G.Butler for ImagesNMyEye/Entertainment Reporters

  

                   Bow Wow                                     Sanaa Lathan                                      Trey Songz


 
                   Gabrielle Union                                 Chingy                                             Nia Long


 
         Dvyne Stephens, CEO Konvict Music                        Comedian, Kevin Hart                          Regina King



Larenz Tate with his Two Brothers

  

                                               


The show began with a spectacular  vocal performance by the Bailey sisters, who are so young but extremely talented. It didn't stop there! The show continued in stride with a hip-hop dance performance and a heart-warming slide show of people living with the HIV/AIDS virus. It simply made the point that AIDS has no name, it could strike anyone. Although no one wishes for such a disease, you can still live a happy life if you are unfortunate enough to be struck with it. Lesson: Get in the know; Get TESTED!!!

                                        



                                        
                                    
                                     Host, Chili with son, Tron                                Jermaine Dupri with my son, Joshwa


Once again, see you on the Runway.

I'm 150!!!

CS


All photos taken by G. Butler for ImagesNMyEye/Entertainment Reporters

  

  

 

  

  

                                                        

Written by: George Butler

“I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it.” 

I had the opportunity to attend the Atlanta, Fox Theater showing of the play, ‘ The Color Purple’ last night. I was every bit amazed at the roller coaster of emotions that I experienced. I laughed, cried, cringed in anticipation, closed my eyes in fear and praised God for the healing all within 2 ½ hours. 

                                                       

In the play we are introduced to a 14-year-old lil girl named Celie. I couldn’t help but remember the first time I heard Jeanette sing. It was at the Wedding of my brother and her sister. And even then she left a lasting impression. Fast forward to watching her performance last night, I certainly felt like a proud older brother. It is not because of any personal experience that I tell you this. It's because when she sings, the audience feels her emotions brings you into a world that she owns.

So do yourself a favor, and go see "The Color Purple"


                                                                   

  

                                                               
                                                                                       Courtney J.

  

Fear Of A Black Whitehouse By Dey Lockett, Contributing Editor

Earlier in the year, former President Bill Clinton alluded that Senator Barack Obama’s quest to become America’s first black president was tantamount to a "fairytale" at best. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton intimated that the Senator from Illinois via Hawaii did not possess enough experience nor moxie for the job—that he was essentially too soft to deal with the cut-throat political rough housing, and verbal fisticuffs of a general presidential election; and when that didn’t work, both Hillary and Bill Clinton began to throw everything that they possibly could at Senator Obama’s path except maybe the kitchen sink. Despite all of their attempts to derail the Obama political train, er I mean political campaign—nothing seemed to work.  Yet, there were those moments in which many a dogmatician, uh, excuse me, I mean politician would have faltered, maybe even given up—but then again, what team voluntarily gives up just because the referees begin calling all the violations on their team—obviously, not Team Obama!

From Tony Rezko, to the allegations of being a Muslim in Christian clothing, to the unfounded rumors that Barack Obama is unpatriotic, those who desire to maintain the status quo appear to have run out of munitions in the war against Obamarism. The latest instance of this not so subtle war is reflected on the cover of the New Yorker magazine of all places. Known for its somewhat liberal machinations, the New Yorker, one of the proclaimed bastions of liberalism, seems to have gone right of center, or maybe even right of left in its depiction of Senator Obama as an unpatriotic, and flag-burning Muslim. And while the New Yorker surprisingly depicts Senator Obama as Obama Bin Laden on its cover—c’mon that’s what most of the Obamaphobes are thinking anyway—Michelle Obama is depicted as a "terrorist" as reported by various news outlets. 

If the New Yorker team that came up with this brilliant and provocative cover was trying to elicit a controversial response to its cartoon—congratulations—you hit your target. However, this is where the New Yorker’s political cartoon falters in my opinion. Was I offended by the New Yorker’s failed attempt at political satire? No, I wasn’t offended—plain and simple. Perhaps, it was my journalistic training that numbed me to this latest episode of insult and injury. Yet, more likely, it is the fact that I have probably become desensitized to the rather obvious, and incessant barrage of racially charged landmines and undertones planted throughout Obama’s’ quest for the White House. You see, this is straight non-stop bop in regard to the myriad political ploys that have been employed or should I say "deployed" by various political pundits in what amounts to their veiled and feeble attempts to sabotage—ok, derail and destroy, Senator Obama’s "Love Train."

Early in the game, Obama’s political opponents employed the politics of race, race-baiting and fear to the presidential mix, and it hasn’t stopped. I guess those who oppose Obama’s message of change experience recurrent nightmares of scenes from the documovie: "Birth of A Nation," in which black politicians are depicted as running amok while in Congress during Reconstruction, and the deconstruction of the antebellum south, among other things. As Chuck D and Public Enemy so eloquently alluded back in 1990 via their title song "Fear of A Black Planet"—even those in America who wholeheartedly believe that they are open-minded have a hidden "Fear of A Black White House." But wait, if Barack Obama is elected President—wouldn’t the "White House" become known as the "Black House?" Moreover, wouldn’t the "White House" have to be painted "black?" I mean, Barack Obama is Black after all, right? It seems to logically follow that the "White House" should be called the "Black House" during the first black president’s tenure right? I mean isn’t this really the fear here? That somehow, Barack Obama’s presence in the White House will have an effect so rippling that it will somehow leave an indelible mark on the fabric of America, and some how change the very fabric that is the American mosaic? That white people will lose their civil rights, and have to sit on the back of the bus? That black people, and other people of color will be issued "Keep it Real--ID cards" exclusively? Sound silly? Hell yes, it sounds silly! It is silly, inane, insipid, stupid, ignorant, sophomoric, moronic, supercilious, and any other similar descriptor in the human lexicon.

Yes, if what I suggested in the preceding paragraph sounds silly—this is how silly, foolish and ignorant the New Yorker’s cover is to me. I am sure that the editorial staff at the New Yorker did in fact mean well (despite the fact that it doesn’t seem like their goal was to achieve benevolence).  In their defense, the editorial staff of the New Yorker expressed that the caricature was well-intentioned and benign. Well, someone once admonished me that "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." And yet, the New Yorker’s attempt at political satire seems more a personal attack that reeks of racial stereotype, race-baiting and perpetual fear-mongering than any thing else. Instead, of evincing the commonality of the values espoused, and shared by the Obamas with the millions of Americans that comprise the greatest country on the planet, the New Yorker’s images prove more "divisive" than a Jeremiah Wright speech (more on Dr. Wright at a later date), at least to me. Nevertheless, as a "public official" Senator Obama is fair game for political insult, scrutiny and examination, I suppose; as a "public figure" Michelle Obama is also open to the same level of political insult, scrutiny and examination by the public. However, there is just something intrinsically wrong about the New Yorker’s cover as it pertains to its depiction of Michelle Obama.

Throughout the election, or at least the point in which Michelle Obama decided to take a leave from her post at the University of Chicago to assist her husband on the campaign trail—the phenomenon of black woman bashing reared its ugly head, and seemed to increase arithmetically, if not geometrically. First, Michelle Obama was chastised for her political statements that were borne out of her experiences as an African-American woman in America. Next, she was painted as a hate-monger and racist. Subsequently, the media has constantly painted and characterized Mrs. Obama as the modern day angry black woman archetype: overbearing, intimidating, unfriendly, unlikable and not white. I guess that since Michelle Obama didn’t fit into either of the cultural and socio-historical mammy, picaninny or buffoon stereotypes—the most ineffective thing that the media could do was to try to smear Michelle Obama via their veiled attempt to "ghettoize," and depict Michelle Obama as the "angry ghetto black woman" stereotype of modern 20th century lore.

Unfortunately, many people have fallen for the subterfuge of the New Yorker, and other media outlets. How anyone could interpret Michelle’s caricatured image as an Islamic terrorist is beyond me. A Black Muslim terrorist maybe, but not an "Islamic" terrorist. And herein lies the problem with the New Yorker’s controversial cover—what terrorist do you know sports an afro—one of the quintessential vestiges of Black Nationalism and pride. Hell, when has anyone 30 or more years removed seen Michelle Obama sport an afro outside of her extended family? No, Michelle’s caricature isn’t about her being a "terrorist." To the contrary, it is has a hidden, more overtly subtle message and dangerous meaning—mediated via racial codes that perhaps, only white America can understand—not! Plain and simple, the mediated image of Michelle Obama on the cover of the New Yorker is more about racism’s last stand than the media’s unfair depictions, and mediations about Michelle Obama. At some point in time, someone’s political strategist decided that if they couldn’t take Obama down the old-fashioned way—they would demonstrate to the country, and the world that Michelle Obama does not fit the molds of the ghosts of first ladies of Christmases past. Michelle Obama, a terrorist? I think not—Black Panther Michelle Obama of the "People’s Revolutionary Army"—yes!

Women and men everywhere should be outraged by this! Heck, the New Yorker should be outraged by their lack of editorial moxie. I mean, let’s call a spade a spade (no pun intended, right?) Let’s be honest—America knows Michelle Obama, the Harvard and Princeton educated attorney, is not a terrorist. However, America somehow illogically views Michelle Obama as the tough Sista Soulja type, despite her educational pedigree. C’mon New Yorker—which one is it? Is Michelle Obama depicted as a "terrorist" in the cartoon or as "a black nationalist" of the "Black Liberation Army?" Or is she merely an Obamarist, a terrorist that lays in wait, cunningly and very craftily, playing the game, patiently waiting for the right moment to overthrow the government, and to subjugate the white people or ruling classes, en route to becoming the de facto ruler of the world? Humorously, could it be that views like these represent the inane fears of various segments of an America that in the very sobering final analysis really isn’t ready for "Change That We Can Believe In?" But, I have to ask the perennial question: "if not now, then when?" Sadly, I doubt that certain segments, and cross-sections of America will ever be ready to get on board Senator Obama’s "Love Train." Isn’t it ironic, and hypocritical that the very qualities and attributes that made Hillary Clinton a very viable presidential candidate in the eyes of many media outlets concomitantly cause the media to attempt to relegate Michelle Obama's humanity, achievements and accomplishments to that of mere caricature?

  

                                  
                                        Pastor Betha                                                            MASE

  

                                                   
                                                                                     Danity Kane


A special edition of R&B Live went down on July 3, 2008 at the Luckie Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. On this Independence Day's Eve, Danity Kane made an appearance on stage. Also, it was the celebration of group member - D. Woods' 24th Birthday. And what a night it was. The industry came through for D! DJ Jazzy Jeff was on the wheels of steel.

                                  
                                                 D. Woods                                           D. Woods & Aubrey

As D. Woods hit the red carpet, the cameras began to flash immediately. Woods arrived with her groups, Danity Kane & Girls Club which is a group with her sister, Shanell [SNL] and Mika Means. Woods began her set with Girls Club. They took it back to the 80's with renditions of older songs, including: Madonna and Prince. D. Woods has a 'rock star' personality, ya know... Oh, and that's a good thing.

       

Attendees of this special event included: D. Woods, Danity Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Girls Club, Lloyd, Mychael Knight, Dorian (College Hill ATL), Rock City (Konvict Musik), Gorilla Zoe, Don Cannon, soul singer Rhabi, plus many photographers, media, and MTV taped the event live.

R&B Live is sponsored by: Hennessey, J. Erving Group, J. Carter's - Sol-Fusion, and is brought to you in conjunction with the Garner Circle PR. They always do it big... We love you Nicole G... Do you Ma'... I see you!!! We see you Krishna... Also sponsored by Vibe Magazine, Luxurie (L-R-G), and Cold Stone Creamery.

As always, Keep it business...

150!!!

CS

***All photos shot by G. Butler for Entertainment Reporters/ImagesNMyEye

  

  

  

  

                                                               

On Independence Day 2008, Kevin Donaldson - Owner/CEO of SOLE Shoes & Apparel truly gained Independence as he hosted the stores Grand Opening Soiree' on the rooftop of Shout Bar & Restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. It's been a long time coming for this owner, who has been hard at work for quite some time perfecting his business strategy and getting finances set to carry this venture forward.

Invite-only attendees enjoyed the nights air and atmosphere as they (we) drank, partied and socialized about Kevin's newest; yet successful venture: SOLE Shoes & Apparel. The event was hosted by social butterflies: Maisha & Jamie (Owner of Whatever/Whenever Concierge Services).



SOLE Shoes & Apparel is located @ 123 Luckie Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Go thru if you live here, or if your in town to visit. Also, holla at my boy at: Kevin@thesolestore.com for more information.

Congrats Kev... Continued success and much luv bruh... "Time to get get get ittttttttttt..."



                                                               


Keep it 150!!!

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                                                          Sherlita Patton                               Tracy Valentine                                            


 


                                              

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                                                                                        Lil Jon



                                                       
                                                        CEO/President, Tom Mahlke and Lil Jon


                                                        
                                                                         Bohagen

Til next time my people...

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CS