An Evening with the PornStars

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.

Broke As F**k w/ Simply Jeff - Nov 25, 2009

Nu-Soul Magazine presents BROKE AS F**K at the Blu Monkey Bar &
Lounge for a special Thanksgiving Eve edition on Wednesday November 25,
2009.

Give Thanks for the BASS and join us for a journey into the sounds
of bootyshaking breakbeat, bass, ghettotech, dubstep, and electro that
is sure to keep your ass planted on the dancefloor!

There is no work or school the next day so get your cardio in before you stuff your face!

Featuring Block Rockin' Sets by:

West Coast Legend

SIMPLY JEFF

Spinning an exclusive ALL-BREAKBEAT SET!

www.myspace.com/simplyjeff

WHITE ON RICE DIVAS (W.O.R.D.)

Featuring

BETTY BOOM

EVA

ATHENA

NATTIE

ALIKAT

JULZ on the mic

Admission is totally FREE! Give Thanks!

21+ w/ID

9pm-2am

There will be drink specials and CD giveaways

This event will take place at:

Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge

5521 Hollywood Blvd - At Hollywood & Western

Enter through alley on Western

Halloween 2009

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!!!!

Letoya - Lady Love review

My review of Lady Love by Letoya.

Artist: Letoya
Title: Lady Love
Genre: Soul/R&B/Pop
Read the review

My first article for Bleu Magazine

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

Strictly Social w/ Yolanda Johnson & Jamal - Wed Nov 18, 2009

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

Yolanda Johnson - Breathing review

Artist: Yolanda Johnson
Title: Breathing
Genre: Soul/Electronica/Nu-jazz
Read the review

Shoot with URfoto in San Francisco

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

Download: Yolanda Johnson

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 Presents Jody Watley Live This Halloween in LA!

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

McClain Sullivan Interview

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

D.Black review

A hip-hop release with empowerment and spirituality on its mind. Sure to be one of the year's best!

Artist: D.Black
Title: Ali'Yah
Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul
Read the review

BROKE AS F**K Halloween Edition - Wed Oct 28

Get ready to let your wild child run free!

BROKE AS F**K is back at the Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge with a special Halloween edition on Wednesday October 28, 2009 for a journey into the sounds of bootyshaking breakbeat, bass, ghettotech, dubstep, and electro that is sure to keep your ass planted on the dancefloor!

On the Decks:

OSCURE
www.myspace.com/oscure

KEMIZT (Kotori/SpliceLA)
Hazmatik EP Release Party

MIKE TZ
(Birthday Jam)

JUSTO
(Birthday Set)

EVA (Kimchee Love/DadeBass)

Admission is totally FREE! How scary is that!
21+ w/ID
9pm-2am

There will be drink specials and CD giveaways

This event will take place at:

Blu Monkey Bar & Lounge
5521 Hollywood Blvd - At Hollywood & Western
Enter through alley on Western

This charming Moroccan themed bar is under new management from those who support good music and underground culture!

Nicolay - City Lights review

My review of the new Nicolay album!


Artist: Nicolay
Title: City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya
Genre: Electronica/Soul/Experimental
Read the review

Kress Halloween Party w/ Open Bar!!!!

In case you didn't know Kress is one of Hollywood's most beautiful venues and it will be absolute insanity this Halloween! With three floors to explore including the gorgeous rooftop, plenty of sexy ladies and an open bar from 8pm-11pm, this is one Halloween event that is sure to be a blast! House, electro, and hip-hop will be the flavor all night so come out a party in style!

General Admission tickets are $60 but if you act fast you can get the Early Bird presale rate of $50. If you want access to the VIP rooftop be sure and get your VIP passes for the Early Bird Rate of $90.

Grab your Presales NOW