Style & Vibes

There was a lot of twitter excitement over Reggae Sumfest 2010 performances this year.  Vybz Kartel showed up in a jail suit, Bounty Killer was honored and Beenie Man reunited on stage with his wife D’Angel. I was a little disappointed that I couldn’t find some better video footage online of Sumfest 2010, but here are a few that were audible. Chris Brown was a pair of Clarks away from looking like a real Yardie when he took the stage with Elephant Man and Usher for a mini dance segment. I love that Usher and Chris both embraced a few dances (Gully Creepa, Sweep etc. ) Peep the dance off below.

Chris Brown’s solo performance.

Bounty Killer honored at Sumfest 2010.

Vybz Kartel was released from jail and headed straight to Sumfest.

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The Apart showroom full of bloggers and sponsors to celebrate Kitty Bradshaw’s 2 year anniversary of her popular site Kitty Bradshaw. Writing about her New York life from a California perspective, Kitty is no novice to the blog game as she consistently writes quality lifestyle based posts and attracts readers, all while giving fellow bloggers tips. It’s no wonder so many people came out to support her site anniversary as well as mingle with other bloggers.

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Words express thoughts and poetry evokes emotions through rhyme and reason. The Lose Yourself Open Mic event at Butterfield 8 in Stamford, CT organized by Stamford native and entrepreneur, Anthony Harris was nothing less than stellar in executing a night filled with inspiration. Local performers came out to showcase their talent in a intimate atmosphere that most are hoping happen on a regular basis. The event was created as an outlet for these artists to creatively express themselves and also shed light on a fading cause as some of the proceeds went to aiding relief for Haiti.

Check out a few pictures of performers and audience members from the event.

Event Coordinator Anthony Harris picture on the right

Performers Pricille Roy and Stephanie Harris

Spoken Word Artis Bingy

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WEEN teams up with Beauty mave Mikki Taylor for “What’s Your Beauty Secret” this Saturday March 27 at W at Union Square to RSVP e-mail events@essence.com

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Singjay (Singer/DJ) Collie Buddz is performing in NYC hosted by Rice & Peas crew (Max Glazer, DJ Gravy, Weed Kalogne, Orijahnal Vibez, DJ Maya and @MicroDon) at Santos House Party this Wednesday Feb 24th. For more info check out Ticket Web

Lose Yourself Poetry and open mic in my home town of Stamford, CT. Friday Feb. 26th at Butterfield8 Lounge (Upstairs). Enjoy poetry and music. $10 per person, $20 for couple + 2 free drinks (this is a recession friendly date, take note). For more info. e-mail Anthony Harris Anthonyharris101@gmail.com

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The EME Awards in Jamaica, established by longtime radio veteran Richie B, has grown every year since inception six years ago. Check out highlights with Gramps Morgan, Elephant Man, Spice and India Arie on red carpet BET.com. (Side Note: Why does Jah Vinci look like he just rolled out of bed to go to the award show)

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Blogs sometimes get lost in the world wide web without a voice. As a blogger I’m constantly looking for new ways to expand my site and what better way to do so than to MeetUp with other successful bloggers. Thanks to Kitty Bradshaw I joined the NY Bloggers group on Meetup. Networking with people who have a similar interest allows you to ask questions, discuss common problems and unveil real solutions, which is what I love about networking events.

NY Bloggers meet once a month, but Feb.2, 2010 was my first. A part from networking with local bloggers I learned new elements of Google Analytics from the guest speaker Stephanie M. Cockerl, of Next Steph. The group’s founder Andrew Christian is planning a NY Blogger Bash in the next few months, so if you’re a fellow blogger I encourage you to join the group and meet with bloggers who are not necessarily in your niche.

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As the efforts in Haiti continues on the forefront people all over the world are pulling together to continue to raise funds, clothing and food for those affected by the diasterous earthquake. Authors for Haiti organized by RJ Publications founder Richard Jeanty is a great way you can continue to help the cause.

About Richard Jeanty:

Captivating the mind with spellbinding, provocative and ingenious storytelling, author/publisher Richard Jeanty is a master craftsman–and tireless crusader–in the burgeoning arena of “urban literature,” as well as in life. Founder and President of his own RJ Publications, Jeanty turns words into vivid images, painting well-formed characters that compel the reader to become involved in their sagas.

The prolific New York City-based contemporary wordsmith and visionary founded his publishing company to both publish his own works and to provide an invaluable conduit for talented writers of color to have their works published. He provides encouragement and support to his fellow writers, assisting them with stretching their creative souls and making their own indelible mark on the literary landscape. Says Jeanty, “I want to give each author or artist the exposure they deserve.”

Social activist as much as he is a literary crusader, Jeanty’s mission is to foster change in people and society as a whole. That is always his motivation in all his undertakings.

Jeanty’s current passion is helping his Haitian people by any means neccessary. He has recruited some of his counterparts in African American fiction to aid in raising funds to send 10 french/creole speaking nurses to Haiti to aid in medical care.  On February 13, 2010 he is along with more than 10 other notable authors will host Authors for Haiti, a book signing fundraiser being held in Brooklyn.

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The Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) presents WEEN for Haiti: An Emergency Aid Event taking place on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 5-11 p.m. at Katra Lounge (217 Bowery Street) in New York City.  All proceeds will go directly to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation & Doctors without Borders, the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

HoneyMag.com (www.honeymag.com), the 2FiftySevenGroup, Lauren Lake Enterprises (www.laurenlake.com) , Grae Enterprises (www.graeenterprise.com), Beanpye (www.beanpye.com), Rocstar Rebuilds, Source Magazine (www.thesource.com), Struggles Corporation, The Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (www.etaudst.org), Hip-Hop 4 Life, B. Oyama, theicaseplace (www.theicaseplace.com), She-blogs.com and The Elite Real Estate Group (www.elitegroupnj.com) are partnering companies that support WEEN’s global initiative to unify the world one step at a time.

In addition, Katra Lounge has graciously agreed to offer 10% of all bar profits to WEEN for Haiti.

Confirmed celebrities and supporters include:  WEEN Chair Valeisha Butterfield, co-host of BET’s 106^th and Park, singer/songwriter Mashonda, television personality/actress and WEEN board member Alesha Renee and many more to be added.

Recognizing the state of the U.S. economy, WEEN encourages contributions big or small.  Regardless, all are encouraged to attend this important event and contribute the financial contribution they are able upon entry.

For more on WEEN and to become a member today, please visit www.weenonline.org

Yele Haiti (www.yele.org)

Doctors Without Borders  (www.doctorswithoutborders.com)

Katra (www.katranyc.com)

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DJ Norie of New York’s Power 105 presents Mr. Vegas & Tony Matterhorn at Santos this Thursday Jan. 14 at Santos Party House  in Manhattan. For more info check out DJ Norie’s Blog

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