Dallas' native N'Dambi's new video "Insecurity". N'Dambi is working on her upcoming ablum "A Weird Kinda Wonderful". I absolutely adore her voice.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Anthony Hamilton & Rahsaan Patterson: Killin Me Softly with their Soul
Anthony Hamilton "Playin It Cool" Tour
Last night was phenomenal! I started the night out at the House of Blues hanging out with Gloria Fitts/Jive Records, Big Mouth and Bryant/Live Nation with some food and drinks in the Foundation Room. On the way to the Foundation Room I ran into Anthony and snapped my picture with him(groupie) and then went to feed my face. It was great spending time with Gloria (Cat Momma) and reconnecting with Bryant. "As quiet as it's kept" Big Mouth is hilarious! Back to to Anthony, I crept off from the crew and ran downstairs to catch my girl Choklate open the show. She killed it! She was nervous due to this being a sold out show and most of the audience not being familiar with her. She performed all my favorites "Incredible" & "Heavy" with audience loving all of it. I'm so proud of Choklate and Ivory Jean, they performed at the "I Got Soul" conference in June and now before the end of the year they are opening for Anthony Hamilton.
Now to Anthony...he came out in a shiny gold jacket, paper boy hat and glasses and funked it up with band and showed us his dance moves. The crowd went crazy, how I was able to get as close to the stage as I did is amazing. I have to be honest, I was so caught up in the show I forgot to take my notes so I have to start with his brilliant cover of Sam Cook's "Change Gone Come", I think we all stopped breathing for a second. Next he performed "Can You Feel Me" which in my opinion is one of the best things about the movie "American Gangster". Then on to "Mama Knew Love" was rocked out with a gospel ending. Anthony took a break and then his beautiful wife Tasha blessed the stage with the 1st single off her upcoming album. The highlight of the night was when Anthony came out into the audience and danced with his fans, the females were very appreciative. Anthony also performed a couple of songs from his new album "The Point of It All" one of which was "Lose Her". All the comments I heard from the audience were all positive and I have to give my kudos as well. Another highlight of the show was the acoustic version of "Pass Me Over". I have to add during "Sista Big Bones" AH talked about Diabetes and taking better care of our health. All in all the show was AMAZING and I feel like the music doctor prescribed the perfect medicine. The tour hits Austin & Houston in the next few days.
Click here to check out his video "Cool"
Rahsaan Patterson @ The Prophet Bar
I leave the heaven that was Anthony Hamilton and take a step into the Rahsaan zone. I love my peeps over at the Prophet Bar, Z, Yazmine and R.C. They have a great night of live music it every week with the best musicians in the city sitting in on the jam session. In addition to having the best musicians in the city, the best in the country drop in from time to time. Last week Jaguar Wright grace the stage and this week the incomparable Rahsaan Patterson. Rahsaan was in town town for a private event at Dee Dee McGuire's beautiful home. Rahsaan performed his hit singles from his album "Wine & Spirits" one of which is "The One For Me" and a cover of the Donnie Hathaway classic "This Christmas" which is featured on his Christmas album "The Ultimate Gift". Rahsaan will be back 12/19 for the "Red Carpet Affair" hosted by KRNB. In attendance for the performance were: Jawn Murray for Rolling Out TV, Shawn Henderson/The Foundation, Dawn/30something.com, Sput/Snarky Puppy, Anthony Hamilton's band and background singers, Choklate, Nanette Lee, and Frances Jaye/Neo Soul Cafe.
"The One For Me"
"This Christmas"
Last night was phenomenal! I started the night out at the House of Blues hanging out with Gloria Fitts/Jive Records, Big Mouth and Bryant/Live Nation with some food and drinks in the Foundation Room. On the way to the Foundation Room I ran into Anthony and snapped my picture with him(groupie) and then went to feed my face. It was great spending time with Gloria (Cat Momma) and reconnecting with Bryant. "As quiet as it's kept" Big Mouth is hilarious! Back to to Anthony, I crept off from the crew and ran downstairs to catch my girl Choklate open the show. She killed it! She was nervous due to this being a sold out show and most of the audience not being familiar with her. She performed all my favorites "Incredible" & "Heavy" with audience loving all of it. I'm so proud of Choklate and Ivory Jean, they performed at the "I Got Soul" conference in June and now before the end of the year they are opening for Anthony Hamilton.
Now to Anthony...he came out in a shiny gold jacket, paper boy hat and glasses and funked it up with band and showed us his dance moves. The crowd went crazy, how I was able to get as close to the stage as I did is amazing. I have to be honest, I was so caught up in the show I forgot to take my notes so I have to start with his brilliant cover of Sam Cook's "Change Gone Come", I think we all stopped breathing for a second. Next he performed "Can You Feel Me" which in my opinion is one of the best things about the movie "American Gangster". Then on to "Mama Knew Love" was rocked out with a gospel ending. Anthony took a break and then his beautiful wife Tasha blessed the stage with the 1st single off her upcoming album. The highlight of the night was when Anthony came out into the audience and danced with his fans, the females were very appreciative. Anthony also performed a couple of songs from his new album "The Point of It All" one of which was "Lose Her". All the comments I heard from the audience were all positive and I have to give my kudos as well. Another highlight of the show was the acoustic version of "Pass Me Over". I have to add during "Sista Big Bones" AH talked about Diabetes and taking better care of our health. All in all the show was AMAZING and I feel like the music doctor prescribed the perfect medicine. The tour hits Austin & Houston in the next few days.
Click here to check out his video "Cool"
Rahsaan Patterson @ The Prophet Bar
I leave the heaven that was Anthony Hamilton and take a step into the Rahsaan zone. I love my peeps over at the Prophet Bar, Z, Yazmine and R.C. They have a great night of live music it every week with the best musicians in the city sitting in on the jam session. In addition to having the best musicians in the city, the best in the country drop in from time to time. Last week Jaguar Wright grace the stage and this week the incomparable Rahsaan Patterson. Rahsaan was in town town for a private event at Dee Dee McGuire's beautiful home. Rahsaan performed his hit singles from his album "Wine & Spirits" one of which is "The One For Me" and a cover of the Donnie Hathaway classic "This Christmas" which is featured on his Christmas album "The Ultimate Gift". Rahsaan will be back 12/19 for the "Red Carpet Affair" hosted by KRNB. In attendance for the performance were: Jawn Murray for Rolling Out TV, Shawn Henderson/The Foundation, Dawn/30something.com, Sput/Snarky Puppy, Anthony Hamilton's band and background singers, Choklate, Nanette Lee, and Frances Jaye/Neo Soul Cafe.
"The One For Me"
"This Christmas"
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Anthony Hamilton stops by Glo's Soul In The City
Choklate & Anthony w/ Frances Jaye and Claudia
Choklate & fans
DJ Nimbus
I knew Mr. Hamilton was going to be in town last night and I know there's this cool Monday set at Glo, so why didn't I put myself in the mix? I was sleepy, well when you snooze you lose. I didn't lose I still get to check him out Weds. at the House of Blues. Anthony and crew stopped by to hang out with Frances Jaye and crew, so whoever shook off the Thanksgiving funk last night got a chance to hang out with this amazing artist. Also hanging out at Glo was Choklate hot off her amazing performance at Firewater last night and Houston's DJ Nimbus spinning his unique brew of music. Mondays are one of the most slept on nights in Dallas. So people get out sometimes and see what you are missing. Oh, I can't forget my guy Jay Clipp spins every Mon. at Glo and Weds. at the Prophet Bar/Jam Sessions
Soul In The City Mondays
2323 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
www.glo-lounge.com
Choklate & fans
DJ Nimbus
I knew Mr. Hamilton was going to be in town last night and I know there's this cool Monday set at Glo, so why didn't I put myself in the mix? I was sleepy, well when you snooze you lose. I didn't lose I still get to check him out Weds. at the House of Blues. Anthony and crew stopped by to hang out with Frances Jaye and crew, so whoever shook off the Thanksgiving funk last night got a chance to hang out with this amazing artist. Also hanging out at Glo was Choklate hot off her amazing performance at Firewater last night and Houston's DJ Nimbus spinning his unique brew of music. Mondays are one of the most slept on nights in Dallas. So people get out sometimes and see what you are missing. Oh, I can't forget my guy Jay Clipp spins every Mon. at Glo and Weds. at the Prophet Bar/Jam Sessions
Soul In The City Mondays
2323 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
www.glo-lounge.com
Monday, December 1, 2008
Dallas writer wins Writer's Digest 16th Annual Int'l Self-Published Book Award
Kudos to Ms. Jones, I received this information from my sister De founder and organizer of Nappiology.
Writer's Digest 16th Annual International
Self-Published Book Awards judges gives kudos to:
"Nappyisms . . . Affirmations for Nappy-Headed People and Wannabes!" by Linda "Mosetta Jones
Judge's commentary: "This is a teriffic little book that is sure to put a smile on every reader's face. I was skeptical that anyone could write an entire book on nappy hair, but Ms. Jones pulls it off quite nicely. There is advice from everything to comebacks for cutting remarks on nappy hairstyles to quotes from celebrities, to silly poesms and musings. Ms. Jones' crisp, snappy narrative sails along, making for a smooth,quick read from cover to cover. It is difficult to find much wrong with this book."
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In Nappyisms . . . Ms. Jones weaves a collection of anecdotes, essays, jokes and other writing designed to inform and raise awareness about the sensitive issue of hair in the African American community. Full of fun word play, the book offers:
~Nap-firmations--affirmations from nappy notables, such as D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and Grammy winning performer Erykah Badu.
~Nappy 'Headiquette'--minding your mane-ers in the presence of nappy people.
~The 12-Strand Recovery Program for Permaholics--taking it "one nap at a time."
~Snap-Backs--witty comebacks to diffuse negative comments about natural hair.
~Napcronyms--positive nappy acronyms (i.e. NAP--Nature's Absolutely Perfect Style)
~A New Growth Naptionary with terminology that you won't find in Websters New World Dictionary!
Ms. Jones is founder of A Nappy Hair Affair, Inc. (ANHA), which promotes positive images and self-concepts of people of African descent. One of her supporters nicknamed her "Mosetta," a sort of contemporary female Moses who is leading people from hair bondage and into self-loving, nappy freedom.
WORLD AIDS DAY
AIDS Arms, The Resource Center, Legacy Counseling, AIDS Interfaith Network, and Dallas Legal Hospice in partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas will host a leadership luncheon entitled "Crisis on Crisis: The Impact of HIV/AIDS" on Thursday, December 1 at 11:30am. Community leaders throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex will hear critical updates on the AIDS epidemic and its impact on the quality of life and economic status of North Texas. For more information, contact AIDS Arms at 214-521-5191.
AIDS Arms will recognize World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1 at 6:30pm at Urban Market, located at 1500 Jackson Street in Dallas. Information about the local and global HIV/AIDS epidemics will be provided, along with food, drink, and entertainment. For more information, contact AIDS Arms at 214-521-5191.
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Insomnia & Musiq Soulchild
I can't sleep and I'm messing around on all my favorite sites. While I'm on Soulcommune their music player starts playing this song "Until" and I go to check out who it is and it's Musiq. I'm thinking this has to be off his upcoming album and google it and I FOUND IT and love it. Click here to take a listen or download it. Musiq's new album "OnMyRadio" hits stores next Tuesday, 12/09
Jaguar Wright & Choklate light up Dallas!
So 2 of my favorite female ("too good to be under the radar") made stops in Dallas during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Wednesday, I got out to see Philly's Jaguar Wright who hadn't been to Dallas since the last Okayplayer tour at the now gone Gypsy Tea Room. R.C. who is the genius behind Wednesday's Jam Session at the Prophet Bar in Deep Elum, booked Jaguar and I'm glad he did. Jaguar came up through the trenches with The Roots and performed on Jay-Z's MTV Unplugged. You have to see Jaguar, she can create a vibe of a groove by demonstrating with her voice what she wants each muscian to play. She did just that Wednesday with the talented Dallas band G.R.I.T.Z. She performed her hit "Stay" and her interpretation of the Patti Labelle classic "I Love You". Neo Soul Cafe's Frances Jaye and Nanette Lee were in the house to check out this phenomenal artist. I ran into Dallas'artist Nuwamba who has an EP titled "Heaven" available today at traxsource.com. Nuwamba also plans on releasing a full-length album later in the year. Check out Jaguar's live performance in the video below.
Jaguar Wright
Choklate @ Firewater, Sunday, 11/30
Next I checked out the beautifully humble and talented Choklate. Choklate hails from Seattle, WA and has performed all across the country this year and made her debut in the UK and Paris. The 2nd Annual I Got Soul conference was blessed with performances from Choklate at the tribute concert and Dallas City Arts Festival IGS stages. Choklate embodies a love for music that is spirtual, spirited and energetic. I caught her second set and it was amazing. I'm a true fan of this young lady. Backed by Dallas' band to watch Ivory Jean, she performed "Incredible", "Waitin" and a rocked out version of "Heavy". Choklate also performed a freestyle based on words the audience chose. I'm going to call it the "Jambalaya Freestyle" which featured the words Obama, Choklate, Sex and bus pass. Also checking out the show was Neo Soul Cafe's Frances Jaye and G.R.I.T.Z. R.C. and Claudia. I spoke with Choklate and she says she should have a new album out this Spring. Check out the video from the show. If you live in Dallas Choklate will be hanging out with DJ Frances Jaye at Glo for the "Soul In The City" Monday night set with Frances, M.Knight and Jay Clipp spinning soulful r&b and hip hop.
"Incredible"
Ivory Jean
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"Jambalaya Freestyle"
Check back for my experience of the Anthony Hamilton show at the House of Blues 12/03. I hear he'll be shooting a "live" performance for TJ while in town.
Wednesday, I got out to see Philly's Jaguar Wright who hadn't been to Dallas since the last Okayplayer tour at the now gone Gypsy Tea Room. R.C. who is the genius behind Wednesday's Jam Session at the Prophet Bar in Deep Elum, booked Jaguar and I'm glad he did. Jaguar came up through the trenches with The Roots and performed on Jay-Z's MTV Unplugged. You have to see Jaguar, she can create a vibe of a groove by demonstrating with her voice what she wants each muscian to play. She did just that Wednesday with the talented Dallas band G.R.I.T.Z. She performed her hit "Stay" and her interpretation of the Patti Labelle classic "I Love You". Neo Soul Cafe's Frances Jaye and Nanette Lee were in the house to check out this phenomenal artist. I ran into Dallas'artist Nuwamba who has an EP titled "Heaven" available today at traxsource.com. Nuwamba also plans on releasing a full-length album later in the year. Check out Jaguar's live performance in the video below.
Jaguar Wright
Choklate @ Firewater, Sunday, 11/30
Next I checked out the beautifully humble and talented Choklate. Choklate hails from Seattle, WA and has performed all across the country this year and made her debut in the UK and Paris. The 2nd Annual I Got Soul conference was blessed with performances from Choklate at the tribute concert and Dallas City Arts Festival IGS stages. Choklate embodies a love for music that is spirtual, spirited and energetic. I caught her second set and it was amazing. I'm a true fan of this young lady. Backed by Dallas' band to watch Ivory Jean, she performed "Incredible", "Waitin" and a rocked out version of "Heavy". Choklate also performed a freestyle based on words the audience chose. I'm going to call it the "Jambalaya Freestyle" which featured the words Obama, Choklate, Sex and bus pass. Also checking out the show was Neo Soul Cafe's Frances Jaye and G.R.I.T.Z. R.C. and Claudia. I spoke with Choklate and she says she should have a new album out this Spring. Check out the video from the show. If you live in Dallas Choklate will be hanging out with DJ Frances Jaye at Glo for the "Soul In The City" Monday night set with Frances, M.Knight and Jay Clipp spinning soulful r&b and hip hop.
"Incredible"
Ivory Jean
>
"Jambalaya Freestyle"
Check back for my experience of the Anthony Hamilton show at the House of Blues 12/03. I hear he'll be shooting a "live" performance for TJ while in town.
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