The duo became all the buzz after their reality show, perfectly titled BUZZIN made it’s mark on MTV.
Buzzin airs Wed. Nights on MTV (10:30 ET|PT)
You can tune in to follow the hysterical Shwayze, Cisco and manager Jordan as they manage to make their life ”live” art. Here’s your chance to hear the album before it hits stores: Shwayze\’s Listening Party
Lupe Fiasco’s “Paris Tokyo” VIDEO coming soon–BE THE FIRST TO CHECK OUT Behind The Scenes…
Paris Tokyo (THE REMIX)
Atlantic’s new recording artist Pleasure P is set to debut his album Early 2009. Tell us what you think of his single below. Spotted him in the studio with T.I. and hanging out in NYC. (Photos by Sydney George)
Pleasure P in NYC
T.I. in studio with new artist Pleasure P
The name Jill Newman rings when it comes to producing some of the hottest shows around town. However, these are not your ordinary shows–these are productions with some of this generations most revered artists.
The Highline Ballroom in New York is the home for the next series of events which kicked off with ecclectic soul singer BILAL on Friday August 15th. Next up, esteemed drummer CHRIS DAVE who is joined by MOS DEF and friends (August 19th).
Chris Dave
Chris Dave is classified as one of the drum world’s best having played with artists as diverse as Dolly Parton and Wynton Marsalis to Jill Scott and A Tribe Called Quest.
Following 2 successful concerts at New York City’s Jazz Festival at Carnegie Hall and the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Jill Newman Productions presents a diverse line up of exciting music including Youssou N’Dour, Lillias White and more!
I had a chance to chat with the cool drummer about his show and what we can expect when Chris Dave and friends converge on the city!
How does a drummer become popular enough to have shows with people like Mos Def and Wynton Marsalis?
Chris Dave: They say I’m amazing…some kind of pioneer…innovative.
Do you think you’re amazing?
Chris Dave: (Laughs)…I’m a work in progress.
Have you always wanted to be a drummer?
Chris Dave: I’ve been wanting to play the drums since I was a kid…since 3.
What can we expect from your show?
Chris Dave: LOTS of energy. Surprise guests and a music combination of all styles.
Do you do tricks?
Chris Dave: Like twirling drumsticks?
Yes.
Chris Dave: Nah, I think that’s whack! People who come to my shows think everything I do is a trick because my hands are so fast…it’s like a human drum machine.
For more info on Chris Dave and Friends, contact:
Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street, NY)
Doors open at 7PM–Showtime 9PM
Tickets $35 Advance ($38 at the door)
By phone 866-468-7619
On the web (http://ticketweb.com)
For more info on Jill Newman Productions and shows please visit www.jillnewmanproductions.com
Frank Genado, Peter Hadar & Pete Chatmon
Eric Lewis
Kasius, Forrest Renaissance & Anthony Micheal
Iran Ortiz & Alicia Tajeda
Photos: Stephen Knight
Celebrity Catwalk for Charity, a fashion show/lifestyle event hosted a Summer Swag Suite and final fittings of celebrity models in preparation for the August 28th fashion show. The Swag Suite took place in a Hollywood Hills mansion. Celebrities were able to lounge poolside, get pedicures & massages, as well as spray tans. Celebrity attendees: VH1’s New York, Shar Jackson, Playboy Playmate Barbara Moore, and Hayley Hasselhoff.
Soulful artist Michou rocked Joe’s Pub recently in NYC. Die hard fans, and friends came out to support her.
Michou’s Haitian heritage is a source of inspiration in her music and in her mission. Michou’s fans identify with her soulful lyrics and innovative blending of traditional Haitian folklore and propulsive rock pulse with a tribal percussive backbeat. Be on the look out for future performances; she’s been creating lots of buzz lately.
photo:Eddy Joseph
On August 25th HBO will Debut The Black List Vol 1which presents dramatic portraits of some of today’s most fascinating and influential African-Americans, who share their stories and insights into the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life in the U.S. Photographer and filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, who directs, and award-winning Journalist Elvis Mitchell interviewed such notables such as Diddy, Suzanne-Lori Parks, Lou Gossett Jr., and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. For more info log on to www.hbo.com
Here are some cool pics of Ladies’ night at the DETNY Flagship store in New York.
Shawn & Shane Ward with Jillian Lewis
Shoes were for sale
Resse Mullings and Emilia Lopez
To purchase log on to www.shaneandshawn.com
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