Super Producer Drumma Boy celebrated his birthday at Opera Nightclub in Atlanta. We partied the night away with Drumma; listening to good music, drinking Moet Rose’ and cranking it up with all his celebrity friends. DJ Drama was on the wheels of steel. Some of notables that were in the building were: Trey Songz, Kevin Liles, Two Chainz (Tity Boi), Big Sean, just to name a few. The building was packed out and we really had a great time.

Check out the video highlights of the night:

Last night, John Boyega was great… I mean, Moses was great in the… Ok; the character Moses, played by Young British Actor, John Boyega in the London based movie ATTACK THE BLOCK was great on the big screen. In his first major acting role, Boyega put his all into the 15-year-old “British thug” Moses whom assumed the position of leader to his friends in a tough neighborhood in London. One in which they labeled “The Block“.

The movie opened with a magnificent sky full of stars. One falling star slowly caught the attention of the camera. This is really where the saga began! The movie was a classic case where the Villain becomes the Hero. ATTACK THE BLOCK is a suspense thriller about a group of friends in a rough London neighborhood that somehow encounter, and must defend their block from aliens from another planet. The film was raw; it was edgy; it was born and raised in South London. Without giving too much away, I can say the cast was hilarious and real… When you go see it, Pest will be one of your favorites. And, of course John Boyega.

ATTACK THE BLOCK was written & directed by: Joe Cornish, and starred: John Boyega (Moses), Jodie Whittaker (Sam) and Alex Esmail (Pest). It was a great film and you are encouraged to go out and see the movie.

Notable quotes
Sam: What’s Ron’s weed room?
Pest: It’s a room, filled with weed, that belongs to Ron…

ATTACK THE BLOCK opens on August 19. Visit www.facebook.com/attacktheblockmovie

A few days prior, ATL encountered lead actor, John Boyega when he attacked Straits Atlanta!

Ludacris’ Atlanta restaurant played host to special invited media to partake in breaking bread with Rising Star, John Boyega. Boyega starred in the cult-film, Attack The Block. Based out of London, England, he is ready to take on the world. Check out the live video of our talk (below):

Special thanks to: Saptosa Foster, John Boyega and Femi Oguns…

The 2nd Annual “Stand Up For Family” Comedy Special returned to Atlanta, Georgia with host, Bill Bellamy. The show, brought to you by American Family Insurance is a showcase featuring five of the funniest comedians in the business of making people laugh. “Inspired by real life family situations, each of the comedic performances involves humor familiar to us all.”

In the meantime, check out live footage of the red carpet and a sneak peak of the show:

photo credit: Gundun Stone

Imagine yourself having a professional business relationship with a friend whom is well connected in the creative; cultural side of the entertainment industry. Said friend invites you out to a cultural event at an art gallery in Atlanta, and you oblige your friend by attending. Then, the event becomes one of the most memorable of your Journalistic career.

Many people might ask, What does a Jewish guy have in common with Hip-Hop? My personal answer: EVERYTHING!!! The culture of Hip-Hop does not have a color. It does not have a smell. Hip-Hop is everybody’s playground; everybody’s school; everybody’s party! Author and Hip-Hop Photographer, Mike Schreiber proved just that when his art; by way of photography was displayed at Art Galleries around the United States. This particular story focuses on Mike Schreiber: True Hip-Hop at The Hagedorn Foundation Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia from July 9 – August 27, 2011.

DAY 1

On opening night Mike Schreiber made his way into the Hagedorn Gallery to discuss his work displayed at the Art Gallery, to sign his new book: True Hip-Hop, and most importantly to meet his public. As a part of our experience, there was a very in-depth panel discussion on the evolution of visual culture in Hip-Hop. Panelists included: Rodney Carmichael (Creative Loafing), Fahamu Pecou (Pop Culture Artist), Mike Schreiber and Dr. Joyce Wilson (Hip-Hop Archive fellow, WEB DuBois Institute, Harvard University).

Panelists got down & dirty with their personal, as well as professional opinions on the culture and how it has been affected by media, pop culture, etc. How have you been affected by Hip-Hop?