After scouring the internet for hours I finally tracked down some runway photos for the Andrew Christian fashion show I did at the Bienestar charity event back in November. In case you didn't know I was really blind without my glasses but it was really fun and hopefully it will lead to more runways.
My image has been published in photographer extraordinaire Kurt R. Brown's new book Man Vol. 2. I am very excited to be featured in such an amazing and beautiful book. It is definitely worth your hard earned dollars.
Purchase the book HERE
So I have a small part in an episode of Melrose Place. I am playing the DJ at a party that takes place in the Melrose Place courtyard. Pretty neat. Not sure when the episode airs but I have been on set for three days so far with one more day to go. I want to get a pic on the set but here is one from the wardrobe room with my outfit that I wore.
I so far have one really cool crane shot that ends with me spinning records (pretending) on the second floor of the apartment building (its an indoor set). Can't wait to see!
Nu-Soul Magazine, Jenn Laskey, and RK Entertainment present
STRICTLY DANCEFLOOR
A Strictly Social Dance Party
Thursday December 10, 2009
Come experience the Strictly Social/Nu-Soul vibe, stripped down for the dancefloor. No performances, just the best in sexy progressive soul, R&B and hip-hop beats for your booty!
Featuring seductive selections by:
DJ Destroyer (Strictly Social/ Little Temple)
DJ 7 (RK Entertainment)
Beat Ventriloquists ( Red Light)
Admission is FREE
21+
9pm-2am
Early Arrival is suggested. Limited capacity
This special event will be held in the modern speakeasy Winston's. This unique venue has the intimate feel of a 1920s lounge and is the perfect setting for the sexy goodness that our DJs will provide.
Winston's
7746 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
nu-soulmag.com
redlightspecialevents.com
rkentertainmentgroup.com
Rihanna does the unthinkable and creates a dark and moody album that has her working with drum&bass producers Chase & Status on some dubstep-flavored tracks!
I walked in my first runway show last night. The show was for Bienestar, which is an organization that raises money for Latinos with Aids. I walked in the Andrew Christian portion of the show wearing some skimpy little underwear with a bunch of other guys. I was the only black guy in my group so I definitely stood out when I went out on the stage. Enjoy these few backstage pics and I will post some runway shots and video when I get them.
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union return once again with our signature monthly event of Eclectic Soul Fusion. It’s STRICTLY SOCIAL on Wednesday December 16, 2009!
Strictly Social is the physical embodiment of Nu-Soul Magazine, allowing music lovers to witness the convergence of soul and electronica through our carefully selected monthly showcase of cutting edge artists and DJs.
Featuring LIVE Performances from:
JAZZY
TRIZONNA MCCLENDON Familiar Album Release Party
www.myspace.com/trizonnamcclendon
KARTWRIGHT
Special Guest DJ
KIILU GRAND
www.myspace.com/kiilugrand
Resident DJs Destroyer & Myxzlplix will be spinning a selection of future soul, organic hip-hop and electronic beats!
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
www.myspace.com/djmyxzlplix
SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM
In the B Room - SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Atlantic Connection
www.myspace.com/atlanticconnection
$5 presale tickets HERE or RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com for $5 entry all night
Only $8 otherwise!!!
Strictly Social
Wednesday December 16, 2009
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.littletemple.com
Artist: Antony Valadez
Title: Audio/Visual
Genre: Nu-jazz/Electronica/Soul
Read the review
Blackballed 7 was being filmed in LA this past weekend and I ran into the cast at the Abbey. I already know Eddie Diaz but it was cool to finally meet Race Cooper who I have known online for years back when he had dreads too. Sorry for the shitty cell phone pics.
Another Halloween is in the books and this one was definitely crazy. It fell on a Saturday so there was lots to do. I dressed up as White Gold from those crazy milk commercials.
Check out White Gold
I began my night wandering the streets of West Hollywood with some 500, 000 or so costumed freaks! Including friends such as photographers Kurt R. Brown, Steven Blank, Gregory Prescott and Jerris Madison and model Max Philisaire. Then it was off to downtown to catch Jody Watley, Vikter Duplaix and DJ Rashida. Prince rolled through that party which was quite exciting. Then off to Erin's house for the after-after party till the sun came up. My friend Jayvon (in the red shorts) stole my costume from last year but I couldn't help staring at his ass most of the night. I decided to post it for your enjoyment. LOL
Till next Halloween!!!!
Hooray! My first published article in Bleu Magazine is here. I wrote a cool piece on Barcelona for the travel section and I also am featured as a contributor near the front of the book.
Read and subscribe HERE
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union return once again with our signature monthly event of Eclectic Soul Fusion. It’s STRICTLY SOCIAL on Wednesday November 18, 2009!
Strictly Social is the physical embodiment of Nu-Soul Magazine, allowing music lovers to witness the convergence of soul and electronica through our carefully selected monthly showcase of cutting edge artists and DJs.
Featuring LIVE Performances from:
YOLANDA JOHNSON
Read the Nu-Soul review of Yolanda Johnson's Breathing
www.myspace.com/yolandajohnson
JAMAL
www.myspace.com/malskimusic
SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD
www.myspace.com/slakahthebeatchild
ANTHONY VALADEZ W/ WENDISUE (Audio/Visual Album Release Party)
www.myspace.com/anthonyvaladez
Resident DJs Destroyer & Myxzlplix will be spinning a selection of future soul, organic hip-hop and electronic beats!
www.myspace.com/djdestroyer
www.myspace.com/djmyxzlplix
SHOW BEGINS AT 10:30PM
In the B Room - SOUL GOOD, soulful electronica hosted by Atlantic Connection
$5 before 10:30pm with an RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com with the subject Strictly Social November
Must be received by 6pm night of show
Only $10 otherwise!!!
$5 presale tickets available at Groovetickets.com HERE
Strictly Social
Wednesday November 18, 2009
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
www.littletemple.com
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
Artist: Yolanda Johnson
Title: Breathing
Genre: Soul/Electronica/Nu-jazz
Read the review
While in San Francisco recently, I shot with Anchi of URfoto Studio. He is a really sweet guy and we took some awesome photos. Here is the first one I got back.
URfoto Studio on Model Mayhem
In honor of Yolanda Johnson's upcoming performance at Nu-Soul Magazine monthly Strictly Social event, we've got a FREE DOWNLOAD of the single "Strut" from Ms. Johnson's new album Breathing. Check the single, buy the album, then come see Yolanda Johnson at Strictly Social on November 18!
Download HERE
Purchase Breathing at Itunes 
Yolanda Johnson on myspace
Nu-Soul Magazine has got the perfect Halloween party for you! Join us on Saturday October 31, 2009 for a special Halloween night performance from Grammy diva Jody Watley!
She’s an innovative music maker, a style-forging pioneer: since the mid-90s, Grammy-winning multi-talented Jody Watley has led the way as an entrepreneur working in the independent music world as one of the few already-established female best-selling artists to produce, create and own her recordings. With an amazing 32 Top Ten Singles and 13 No. 1 Singles in the R&B, pop and dance music genres over the past three decades – including such classics as “Looking For A New Love” and “Don’t You Want Me” Jody Watley has made an indelible mark on music.
www.myspace.com/jodywatley
Purchase Jody Watley's latest release The Makeover featuring King Britt, 4Hero, and Mark de Clive-Lowe on production HERE
This event will take place in Downtown LA at the Church, a true centerpiece of underground LA. This magnificent 2-story indoor/outdoor venue has the feel of the massive loft parties of yesterday and is the perfect spot to party till 4am on Halloween!
DJs Vikter Duplaix (Grammy nominee) & Rashida (Prince's DJ) alongside special guests will be bringing that sexy mix of soul, funk, disco, and house all night
Admission for this special event is $40
$20 with an rsvp to events@nu-soulmag.com
All rsvps must be received by 7pm the night of show
This is a Halloween party so COME IN COSTUME OR COME WITH $40
Halloween Heat w/ Jody Watley LIVE
Saturday October 31, 2009
10pm-4am
21+
The Church
606 E 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Off Crocker Street 1 block east of San Pedro
Meet McClain Sullivan, a Southern belle with the voice of an old soul. Fresh off her mesmerizing performance at Nu-Soul Magazine’s Strictly Social, the lovely Ms. Sullivan is ready to drop her eclectic EP My Machine. Bouncing from drum & bass to deep house to neo-soul to folk pop, but anchored by gritty jazz vocals, the EP is a solid introduction to the enchanting world of McClain Sullivan, a wonderful place you just may never want to leave. Check out the Nu-Soul interview with this rising star, download the exclusive track "Too Late", and enjoy the footage from her performance at Strictly Social!
Read the interview
Download HERE
