The Curb

Love Apparatus

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:00 +0000

JESSE BOYKINS III WILL BE IN A TOWN/CITY NEAR YOU!

Shows:
*March 25th - Syracuse University
*April 14th - Cargo in London - http://twitpic.com/16m6n7
purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/JB3WRITERSBLOCKSHOW
*April 21st - Santos in NYC (info coming soon)
*April 24th - Jacksonville, FL (info coming soon)
*June 6th - BB Kings in NYC (info coming soon)

If you haven't heard about Jesse Boykins III then you should have by now. In my opinion an amazing artist who will perform in the city above in late March and April.

Check out a snippet of his singing below.

Art is Vectorized

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:06:00 +0000

Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Apple Store SoHo (103 Prince Street)
Cost: Free

"Art:21 season five artist Florian Maier-Aichen will share how he uses the Mac to manipulate his photography to create stunning digitally abstracted images. The event will feature an advanced screening of Maier-Aichen’s segment from Art:21 episode Fantasy, along with a moderated discussion and Q & A with Maier-Aichen and Art21 Associate Curator, Wesley Miller. Art:21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century Seasons one through four are available in the iTunes store where you can also subscribe to the Art:21 Exclusive Podcast." Seating is first come first serve.

HU HOMECOMING FINALE @ STIR LOUNGE THIS SUNDAY 10|25|09 HOSTED BY D-WOODS:

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:34:00 +0000

This event is specifically for students/persons currently in the D.C area but it doesn't hurt to get the word out to the masses. If you're in the Washington, D.C area and wish to have a great time, check out this party.

For those going I hope you enjoy!

Boom Bye Bye

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:53:00 +0000

Buju Banton is going in concert, in the U.S, for the month of Oct.

For more information on Buju Banton go to: htttp://www.myspace.com/bujubanton

Here are the Oct. tour dates in the United States:

Thu-Oct-01 CINCINNATI, OH CLUB ELEMENTS

Fri-Oct-02 COLUMBUS, OH ALROSA VILLA

Tue-Oct-06 DENVER, CO CERVANTIS

Wed-Oct-07 ASPEN, CO BELLY UP

Sat-Oct-10 BERKELEY, CA SHATTUCK DOWNLOW

Sun-Oct-11 EUREKA, CA NOCTURNUM

Mon-Oct-12 SAN FRANCISCO, CA ROCKIT ROOM

Tue-Oct-13 SAN JOSE, CA VOODOO LOUNGE

Wed-Oct-14 SANTA ROSA, CA CASBAR

Thu-Oct-15 LOS ANGELES, CA CLUB CABANA

Sat-Oct-17 SOLANA BEACH, CA BELLY UP TAVERN

Mon-Oct-19 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATER

Tue-Oct-20 DALLAS, TX PALM BEACH

Wed-Oct-21 AUSTIN, TX ACES LOUNGE

Thu-Oct-22 HOUSTON, TX RED ZONE

Sat-Oct-24 ATLANTA, GA CENTER STAGE

Tue-Oct-27 CHARLESTON, SC MUSIC FARM

Wed-Oct-28 MELBOURNE, FL LEVELZ

Thu-Oct-29 JACKSVONVILLE, FL PLUSH

Fri-Oct-30 TAMPA, FL TBA

Sat-Oct-31 MIAMI, FL JAMES KNIGHT CTR

Sun-Nov-01 ORLANDO, FL DESTINY

Jesse Boykins III's new video: "Shine"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:40:00 +0000

“Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place.” - Mahalia Jackson

Check out Jesse Boykins III's new video "Shine"

Jesse Boykins III- Shine (Official Music Video) from Jesse Boykins III on Vimeo.

Jesse Boykins III

Shine

The Beauty Created

NomaDic MuSic

Dir & edited by: Dr. Woo

http://jbiiimusic.com

http://twitter.com/jb3music

Hindsight, Mindsight

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:26:00 +0000

A New Film by Logan Coles Explores The Affect of Reflection

Logan Coles, a producer/director--just to name so a few of his talents, has released a trailer for his new film "In Retrospect." The film chronicles the life of a older jazz musician as he cogitates about his life, after his wife has lost her own. Through death is self-redemption and peace accessible?

Early College Registration Performance Drop

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:18:00 +0000

Kanye West Performs Live on Fuse TV @ 8p/7c

DON'T MISS KANYE WEST PERFORM LIVE AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE THIS SATURDAY ON FUSE TV.

SNEAK PEEK! Kanye West Live on FUSE- July 25 8pm/7c
by fusevids

The Curbside Electric Boombox

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:25:00 +0000

Summer Weather, No Raining

In another segment of The Curbside Electric Boombox, I bring to you Tony Toni Tone's "It Never Rains In Southern California"

Enjoy!

Royal Flush

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:23:00 +0000

Kid Cudi Video "Make Her Say" Premieres

Kid Cudi meshes with a variety of artists, including Kanye West and Common, rapping over LadyGaga's "Poker Face" instrumental.

Kid Cudi |MTV Music

Where Are The Wild Things?

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:34:00 +0000

1963 Children's Book Comes To Life As A 2009 Film

The flick is an adaption of a youth book by the same name. In the book the main character, Max, creates mischief in his home in a wolf costume after getting in trouble.

As a book I remember reading and loving in 1st grade I am curious to see the film.

The movie, directed by Spike Jonze, is set to premiere on Oct. 16, 2009.

"CHARLES HAMILTON IS A WINNER!"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:11:00 +0000

XXL MAGAZINE PREMIERES CHARLES HAMILTON'S "LOSER" VIDEO

XXL Magazine premieres a video to a song Charles Hamilton performed on "The Last Call with Carson Daly" two weeks ago. Daly featured Charles as a new and upcoming artist on "The Last Call's" new music week, taped in California.

"THE CURBSIDE ELECTRIC: BOOMBOX"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0000

THE CURB PRESENTS ANOTHER JAM FROM THE BOOMBOX VAULT

Does anyone remember Bobby Valentino, before he was Bobby V? Check out the BOOMBOX song of the month from the group Mista. The song is entitled "Blackberry Molasses," it features Bobby Valentino before he started asking girls to "Slow Down."

"THE CURBSIDE ELECTRIC: BOOMBOX"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:10:00 +0000

NEW CURB SECTION BRINGS BACK OLD SCHOOL MUSIC AND MUSIC VIDEOS

I want to post music that I remember listening to/hearing as a youngster, in a section I would like to dub "Boombox" or "The Boombox" every month. In the first "Curbside Electric: Boombox" I want to re-introduce Ahmad, a Los Angeles born rapper from the '90s with the hit suingle "Back In The Day."

As times prove to be a bit challenging (economically) and with the beginning of 'Black History Month,' I thought I would present a song that acts as a cornerstone for reminiscence within the Hip-Hop community and cheers me up.

The symbol to the left (<----), is an Adinkra West African symbol that basically means: "learning from the past." This video brings me many good memories from my past and I have personally learned a great deal from my past as well...Oh! "Back in the day."

ENJOY THE VIDEO!

THE PARLÉ POETRY TOUR TRIPLES IT'S RUN FROM "THE CURB"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:06:00 +0000

THE PARLÉ TOUR SPEAKS A WORD TO COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR A THIRD TIME

Officially beginning in February of 2007, the tour’s kick off performance was held at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City, NY. Now the Parlé Poetry Tour is back for the third go around, visiting colleges and cafés across the nation.

The poetry tour venture began with “Parlé Newspaper” holding poetry slams with poets from all five of New York City’s boroughs. The venture expanded to a first time inclusive performance entitled: “The New Christmas”, during the last week of 2006. In 2007 (when the tour officially began) the poets performed at venues such as: SUNY Purchase, Brooklyn College, and The Nuyorican Café. During the Parlé Tour’s second run the tour branched out to states outside of New York, presenting themselves in states like Pennsylvania and Florida.

The featured poets are Devin, “The Poet,” Kesed, and Marcus Wright, these poets have performed for the tour from the beginning, but there have been a host of other artists who have performed, including: Brian aka SciryL, Naima Ince and Charles Hamilton who is now signed to Interscope Records.

So far this run of the Parlé Tour has visited Keystone College, SUNY Oswego, Quinnipiac University, Edgewood College, and Lawrence University.

UPCOMING SHOW DATES AND LOCATIONS INCLUDE
February 6th – Chapman University in Orange County, California
February 12th – The College of New Jersey
February 13th – Pre-Valentines Day show in NYC
February 14th – Wesleyan University in Connecticut February 22nd – Albion College in Michigan

For more information on the “Parlé Poetry Tour” and/or Parlé Newspaper CLICK HERE.

JESSE BOYKINS MAKES A TOTAL REQUEST

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:40:00 +0000

RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER, JESSE BOYKINS III, PRESENTS A NEW VIDEO ENTITLED "PANTYHOSE"

Naiquan Greene

With the release of "The Beauty Created" back in November 2008, Jesse presents a new smooth, mellow, and suggestive video for his single "Pantyhose." In the video and song Jesse Boykins III asks that his love interest undress down to her bare essentials and let him see more than her true heart.

I enjoy the song and thought that putting up the video and song would take my blog in a new yet different direction. I am not knocking the vocabulary used in the video by any means but I never put any content that has been this suggestive on the blog. I believe I am beginning to find my own voice, rhythm, and sound; just as I believe Jesse Boykins III is doing with his second album.

The video also brought me back to the place where I grew up, as I noticed a scene with a "Clean Rite" franchise laundromat. Brooklyn goes hard but in this case Jesse shows that Brooklyn can go soft when he requests what he would like to see his love interest wear.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, NETWORKING!

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:37:00 +0000

SCENEPR HOSTS NETWORKING EVENT FOR ACTORS, AGENTS, AND MANAGEMENT IN NYC

Many people in big cities dream of making it big in the entertainment/media industry, including me, so why not be able to get at least one foot in the industry door by attending an event that will help you reach your goals of stardom?

In March, SCENPR, "a network for film & media entrepreneurs looking to expand their professional network as well as collaborate on common projects & initiatives" will host the SPOTLIGHT! networking event.

"Actors, Models from all over the New York City are invited to come meet and mix with casting agents, management, and photographers for a evening of networking and casting.

First 25 people who purchase tickets and submit headshots/bios will be included in our Actor Spotlight e-newsletter that will be sent out to many of New York City's Casting Agencies during the event. One lucky person will be chosen to receive a gift package consisting of a sitdown with a qualified life coach, casting agent and headshot photographer."

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE EVENT

FEAR IS NOT A FACTOR FOR 13...OR IS IT?

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:06:00 +0000

NEW CW TV SERIES SETS TO PUT THE FEAR IN 13 REGULAR PEOPLE

New show on WPIX, home of the CW called "13 Fear Is Real" sends 13 individuals to the Louisiana Bayou to stay in a cabin and play a game. The 13 contestants soon find out that they are the game and a mysterious host haunts their every move.

The show seems interesting and a contributing writer from the "TV GUIDE" states that the series is a mix between "Fear Factor" and "The Blair Witch Project." The series looks to be a scream! Check out the premiere episode this Wednesday, January 7th, 2009. Check your local listings for more details regarding the show.

CHECK OUT A CLIP FROM THE SERIES BELOW. ARE YOU GOING TO FEED INTO THE FEAR AND WATCH THE SHOW?

"WHO WANTS TO BE SOMEWHAT OF A MILLIONARE?"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:22:00 +0000

MTVU CHALLENGES STUDENTS ECONOMICALLY

So why are we in so much debt? Who knows? But as a way to help prevent this debt and gain more awareness of fiscal policy MtvU has devised a challenge, which people from Generation Why? can help solve.

The challenge asks that you come up with a video game scenario that seeks to provide a solution to America’s current financial crisis...and guess what? The winner(s) of the challenge earns some money! So to check out the details of the contest CLICK HERE.

So it’s a New Year and with this New Year comes new joys, new actions that must be taken, and of course new problems! A huge problem that has existed for a while is the financial state of America…let’s face it we’re in debt!

Also check out a clip from the film “I.O.U.S.A” and further educate yourself on just how much in debt America and her citizens are in at this moment. Let’s break the New Year in with some fiscal change!

I.O.U.S.A. Movie Trailer
by IOUSAtheMovie

" '808's AND HEARTBREAK' SHATTERS SPEAKERS"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:30:00 +0000

KANYE SPITS FROM HIS HEART THROUGH AN 808

Naiquan Greene

UK----Kanye West released his fourth album "808s and Heartbreak" on November 24, 2008. Kanye takes a different approach with album, using the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Mr. West felt that the machine was an instrumental tool used in music and wanted to get at the core of his melodies and emotions that he had within. West also heavily uses Auto-Tune to get that T-Pain-esque sound. On tracks like Heartless and Streetlights Auto-Tune can be heard clearly as West expresses both being heartbroken and wanting to get to a certain place in life; two issues I can relate to.

Overall "808s and Heartbreak" offers a futuristic sound to Hip-Hop, which is what Kanye West aims to do. West strives to paint new, fresh, and heartfelt notes as he Auto-Tunes his way through "808s and Hearbreak." I believe Mr. West’s new album is a must buy!

Click HERE to Check out an interview with Mr. West, as he breaks down the history of the 808 drum machine, done by a UK DJ, named DJ Semtex.

THE AGENDA MUST NOT BE SLOWED

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:04:00 +0000

UP AND COMING BLOGGER/ENTREPRENEUR WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO VOTE...AGAIN!

GREENCASTLE, IN---- Blogger and entrepreneur Rhonesha Byng recently got her website (HERAGENDA.COM) entered into a contest sponsored by the website By Kids for Kids. The contest is entitled the Unleash Your Locker Challenge and it will pair the winner with a company that is linked to their "passions and interests". VOTING BEGINS TODAY!...SO VOTE.

To learn more about the contest, CLICK HERE.

To vote for Rhonesha's website, CLICK HERE.

NBC GIVES HL TEENS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:55:00 +0000

A VISIT TO THE NBC STUDIOS INSPIRED YOUNG JOURNALISTS TO HOLD FAST TO THEIR DREAMS

(Manhattan, New York) None of the HL or HarlemLIVE teens knew what to expect as they entered the NBC studios on August 5, 2008. Waking up I didn’t know what to expect and I thought I would be late for a tour of the famous NBC studios. Little did I know that I would have my five whole seconds of fame on the TODAY Show! The day was filled with even more excitement and surprises than I could’ve prayed for.

“Seeing all the sets and the rooms where people work really inspired me,” said one of my HarlemLIVE peers, Ceka, in a blog entry. HarlemLIVE (HL) is an on-line, teen magazine publication that aims “to empower a diverse group of youth towards leadership with experience and exposure to media and technology.” We were exposed to some of that on Monday, finding out what the NBC’s logo means, viewing all of the film editing rooms, and getting to speak with people who hold positions at NBC.

Arriving at the NBC studios expecting to be shown around the beautiful building, I was given exciting information that I may be placed on air about three to four hours into the TODAY Show. Revved up and excited my peers and I walked to where all the lights and cameras were and got to share a few moments with Ms. Hoda and Ms. Kathie Lee. These two women greeted us during their breaks while taping the show. At one point while these women were talking about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitts’ new child, we got to see Reverend Run and Justine Simmons. Reverend Run was even gracious enough to take a picture with us. The people we met did not stop at Ms. Hoda, Ms. Kathie Lee, Reverend Run and Justine Simmons.

The other people that the HL students got to meet and speak with were: Justin Balding, correspondent for Dateline NBC; Ron Allen, correspondent for NBC News; and Lyne Pitts, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. One thing I took away from talking with these people was the art of networking and interning. Ms. Lyne Pitts emphasized that you need to send a thank you e-mail to everyone we meet and no one in media “is shy.” I came to the conclusion that succeeding in the media industry requires hard work, diligence, and an unfolding determination. My HL peers and I left with inspiration for years to come and tools of advice that will stick with us for a lifetime. Ceka reflects: “I have so many business cards, that it's ridiculous.” I get so excited when I receive people’s personal information and business cards and I would have to agree with Ceka; I have too many business cards to count!

I am counting the days until I have the opportunity to hold a position at the NBC studios. My HL peers and I have every resource and opportunity to work at NBC and any other media sites in the future. “The sky is too short of a limit” (quote from a good friend of mine, Alex Palacios) for my HL peers and I.

Lastly I would like to thank all of the people at the NBC studios from the camera men/women to the person who did Ms. Hoda’s and Ms. Kathie Lee’s make-up. I would like to thank all of my friends and family, my immediate family (love you mucho!!!) HarlemLIVE, my Posse-mates, most of all Reel Works Teen Filmmaking. It’s funny how one visit to NBC can inspire a group of teens to become more focused than ever. Holding fast to my dreams and I will visit NBC again, hopefully as an anchor.

'College Road Trip'

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:21:00 +0000

If you are a filmmaker or really competitive, mtvU is casting for a new show called the College 500.

The premise is teams of 3 travel to campuses around the country and compete in different creative challenges. Each team must consist of 1 Best Film on Campus filmmaker. For info about becoming apart of the Best Film on Campus, CLICK HERE.

'Have You Googled Anybody Lately?'

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:06:00 +0000

Do you remember Beyoncé's "Ring Alarm"? Do you recall the moves Ms. Knowles performed?

Well you should remember because a young Harlem lady, by the name of Teyana Taylor choreographed the video. After watching Ms. Taylor on musicchoice's "Fresh Crops," I gained a lot of respect for her as a person and as an artist. This young woman is noteworthy before her career has even fully blossomed and while she still has much headway to make. If you haven't got a chance to research Ms. Teyana Taylor, you should google her...and possibly me too!

Check out Teyana Taylor's new video "Google Me" below.

"Who Is It?"

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:43:00 +0000

It's Lil' Mama, I decided to showcase the '80s style in this video as fashion has been back-tracking to rap's infantile style for a while now. Forget "That '70s Show" and watch "This '80s Video."
The '80s are "What It Is?"

Afro Punk(ed): The Fest

noreply@blogger.com ('Nate') — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:07:00 +0000

From July 4th - July 13th Afro-Punk will feature a number of artists and skaters in Brooklyn, at a parking lot adjacent from BAM's Cinemas, tricked out with a half pipe and ramps. This tricked out fest will take place located between Lafayette Ave. and Ashland Place.

This festival seems like it will be the epitome of skater action and action-packed performances, including a perfromance by Janelle Monae, most notably seen in Outkast's video for "Morris Brown." Janelle can also be heard on the song "In Your Dreams." Both songs are on the IdleWild soundtrack.

To learn more about the Afro-Punk fest, CLICK HERE.