V's Vibe Spot

The Echelon presents PJ Morton "Walk Alone" 03.12

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0000

PJ Morton makes a stop in Dallas to personally host a listening session for his upcoming release "Walk Alone" at the AM/PM Lounge Friday, March 12 from 8pm-10pm.

PJ Morton, a native of New Orleans, LA, most often describes his music as “feel good music that lyrically tells stories about life and love…music that makes your heart think. He coins his style of music, ‘soulful pop’.” This 27-year old musical prodigy is indubitably a “true” seasoned musician who has garnered a reputation for writing and producing warm, heart-felt, and infectious songs that engage the heart. His humble, yet aggressive spirit, along with his prolific musical talents has afforded him with many opportunities to “fall” comfortably into the music industry.
With PJ's background in music, it is no wonder that he has found himself right at home in the music business. Coming from a musical background, PJ got his start singing in the church. He began to play the piano at the age of eight years old and by the age of 14; he was already writing and producing. His dream of becoming an artist began to take shape while he was in high school.

PJ's hard work and dedication to his craft is gaining him national and international notoriety in the music industry. PJ is a Grammy-award winning writer and producer who can be cited for writing and producing for a wide array of artists. His creative prowess allows him to cross all genres of music. He has worked with a range of noteworthy artists from India.Arie to gospel superstar Fred Hammond. He recently teamed up with super producer Jermaine Dupri to co-write for such platinum artists as Jagged Edge, Monica, Heather Headley and LL Cool J. PJ recently won the 2008 Stellar Awards, "Song of the Year" Award.

Having influences that range from Stevie Wonder to James Taylor, PJ reminisces on his childhood. “When I was younger, my mother would put on the Beatles and explain the songs … it made me focus on the writers. I’ve never been drawn to one style of music; it’s always been about the songwriters. That’s why Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Sting and James Taylor touched me so … because of the songs.”

Because of the uniqueness of PJ’s music, one cannot place him in one specific category. He says it best by stating, “Whatever genre you can stick Stevie Wonder or Sting in ….I’ll take that!” He has the necessary ingredients it takes to break new ground….to be a trailblazer! Without so much as a second thought, he will raise the bar in the industry! If one had to use one word to describe him, it would be FREE, because he does not worry about much. In his own words, PJ sums it up, “I just keep moving, because I know that it’s not my fight anyway. So, I just do what I do and let God do the rest!!!”

Brown Sugar: How Many Mics?!

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000

THIS FRIDAY
MARCH 5th
ZUBAR
2012 LOWER GREENVILLE
Dallas, TX

HAPPY HOUR Drink Specials 7pm-9pm

DOORS AT 9PM
2 Lounges, 2 DJs to
REMEMBER when you FELL in LOVE
with HIP HOP & REAL SOUL...
SERVING THE BEST HIP-HOP+ SOUL ALL NIGHT LONG
With DJs MKNIGHT & JAY*CLIPP
THE KICK OFF TO THE WEEKEND IN
AN ATMOSPHERE ORCHESTRATED FOR A MAXIMUM
LOUNGE EXPERIENCE

So Let Your Hair Down and FEEL FREE
with all your favorite hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and TODAY.

RESERVE YOUR TABLE @
vsvibespot@gmail.com

Upcoming Events:
03.12: The Echelon w/special guest PJ Morton @ AM/PM Lounge
03.19: Electric City: WILL.I.JAM @ Victory Tavern
03.20: Spring Equinox w/special guests. R. Wallace & Friends

Radio’s "Rights of Potential Passage" 03.02.10

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:47:00 +0000

Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists as we head north to discuss
Radio’s "Rights of Potential Passage"
Moderated by media, entertainment, and fashion icon Wendy Schofield
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
6:30 pm
Frisco ISD Career & Technical Education Center
9889 Wade Boulevard
Frisco, Texas 75035
The Performance Rights Act (S. 379 / H.R. 848) has been voted out of House and Senate committees and is now cleared for a final vote in both congressional chambers. There has been much hype as well as misunderstanding of what passage of this bill would mean for radio stations and recording artists in our country. This media forum will bring legitimate voices to the discussion.
Panelists invited include members of congress, record label representatives, radio station management personnel/music directors, and recording artists.
We will begin with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 pm with the forum starting at 7:00 pm.

Cornel West speaks at University of North Texas 02.25.10

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0000

UNT’s Distinguished Lecture Series to present Cornel West, renown activist and scholar, Feb. 25

DENTON (UNT), Texas – Cornel West, University of Princeton professor and civil rights activitist, will speak at the University of North Texas as part of the university's Distinguished Lecture Series on Feb. 25 (Thursday).

The New York Times has praised West for his "ferocious moral vision." He burst onto the national scene in 1993 with his bestselling book, Race Matters, an analysis of racism in American democracy. Race Matters has sold more than half a million copies to date. West has published an additional 20 books, including his autobiography, Brother West: Living and Loving out Loud.

West will conduct an informal discussion with students from 5 to 6 p.m. His keynote address will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Building, which is located at 1401 W. Hickory St. He will discuss social justice, activism and civil rights. Students can receive two free tickets with their student IDs; faculty, staff and non-UNT students can purchase tickets for $5; and, general admission tickets are $15.

Tickets for the event can be purchased from the information desk located on the third level of the University Union, which is located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton. The information desk can be reached at 940-565-3805 940-565-3805 .

The Distinguished Lecture Series brings world-class speakers to UNT several times throughout the year. Previous speakers include Suze Orman, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Bill Nye and Vicente Fox. For more information visit the Distinguished Lecture Series website or contact Hope Dewberry, director of special projects, at 940-565-4373 940-565-4373 or Hope.Dewberry@unt.edu.

V's ALL STAR 2010 EVENTS

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:57:00 +0000

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The week comes to an early end full of expectation to what the weekend has in store. You have the desire to satisfy your particular social palette assisted by the tonal sounds you need. You wonder if it can even be achieved on a weekend such as this. You subscribe to the excitement, luxury and anonymity of the social scene denoted for its unspoken stature. You look for a place where the people are like yourself and share in you’re unstated sentiments. You’re the upwardly mobile socialite, the fashion forward urban aficionado… You are the ALL-STAR.

This year, Dallas’ premiere marketing/promotional company along with our friends from around the country, is proud to bring you an All-Star line up of events that are sure to satisfy every sensibility. Three of Dallas’s premiere promotional groups: 26-Stars, the Foundation and V’s Vibe Spot along with Washington DC promotional group, Wylie K and Friends, brings to you the events that strike the cords of maturity, substance, class and style.

Partake in the supreme experience… WHERE YOU ARE THE ONLY ALL-STAR WE NEED!

LINE UP OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, 02.12.10
The ALL-STAR "A" List Event
Hibashi
13465 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
with Torii Hunter, Darren McFadden, and Jermain Taylor.
If you want me you can find me in the "A"......

VIEW WEB FLYER FOR THIS EVENT HERE http://www.vimeo.com/9012264
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For The Love Of The Game w/OJ Mayo
Chaucer's (West End)
2019 N. Lamar St.
Dallas, TX
with
DJ SOBER (Dallas, Houston, Austin) and CASPER (Washington D.C.)
Doors
9pm until 3am

VIEW WEB FLYER BY CLICKING LINK http://www.vimeo.com/9011636

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Saturday, 02.13.10
Wylie K & Friends | The Foundation | V's Vibe Spot | 26ARK
sponsored by KENICHI and I JUST GOT HIT dot COM
present "BROWN SUGAR" ALL-STAR Weekend Celebrity DAY PARTY
KENICHI
2400 Victory Park LN
Dallas, TX
(across the street from the W Hotel and American Airline Center)
"When did you fall in love with hip-hop?"
Join us for an unforgettable QUALITY DAY TIME event at KENICHI before the ALL STAR Weekend festivities at AAC .

VIEW WEB FLYER BY CLICKING THIS LINK http://www.vimeo.com/9010686

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THE PLANETS ALIGN with
VENUS versus MARS w/LAZ ALONSO & DJ EQUE
VICTORY TAVERN
2501 N. Houston St.
(Next to The American Airline Arena)

This event is HOSTED by ACTOR Laz Alonso (Avatar, Stomp The Yard, Fast and Furious)
and Dj EQue (Houston, LA, NYC) DJ to the QUEEN of Hip-Hop.

VIEW WEB FLYER BY CLICKING LINK http://www.vimeo.com/8955524

Dress Code: STRICTLY ENFORCED

SPONSORED BY:
IJUSTGOTHIT.com & FUSICOLOGY.COM

VENUS vs. MARS All-Star Event at VICTORY TAVERN from rod deloach on Vimeo.

Dallas Spa teams up w/Lamman Rucker to launch new line.

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:29:00 +0000

What happens when koffee and kompany meet tall dark and handsome?
A one night stand with Lamman Rucker of "Why Did I Get Married", the hit TV show "Meet The Browns" and the highly anticipated sequel ""Why Did I Get Married, Too"

Join Koffe Day Spa, Lammand and his friends for the soft launch of his natural beauty line inspired skin care line FORPLAI and partnership with koffee and kompany. Be the the first Lamman's exlusive line. Custom gift-wrapping available.

General Public shopping hours ONLY 3:30pm-6:00pm
$25 gift bag available for pre-registered shoppers.

VIP shop til you drop with Lamman ($175)
6:30pm-8:00pm(closed to the public)

8:30pm-Until(closed to the public)
Private nightcap w/Lamman Rucker (celebrities only)

To secure your reservation, call 214 670 9696

Dallas/Ft. Worth Community Stands Up For Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:20:00 +0000

In 2009 I found myself loving my city in ways I didn't think possible. There are so many great people here who are reaching out to meet each other and do great things. 2010 is starting out the same way. Due to the tragic circumstances in Haiti a group of us have pledged to assist with events and fundraisers to keep awareness in the forefront about the needs of the people there. Today its being kicked off with a donation drive in Arlington today that is being spearheaded by SpotLight's Urban Magazine and my twitter friend Tanijoy. Other upcoming events can be found on my blog and the facebook page Love To Haiti.
100% of all donations will be given to Yele.org which is headed by Haitian native son Wyclef Jean.

Today: Arlington Haiti Donation Drive
SpotLight's Urban Magazine will have a Clothing Drive for Haiti TODAY from 12 to 4pm at 2215 S. Cooper Street at the Party City parking lot on the corner of Cooper and Pioneer in Arlington, TX

01.18 Power To The People @ Kush
01.23 IConscious Poetry Open MIC and Showcase @ Texas Caribbean Foods
01.29 Hip Hop For Haiti @ House of Blues
02.05 Happy Hour 4 Haiti @ Zubar sponsored by the Brown Sugar Collective

Organizations collaborating on events are V's Vibe Spot, People's Lunch Counter, The Marcus Graham Project, The Foundation, 26Ark and a host of others.

Beautiftul Bliss | Friday 01.08.10 | AM/PM Lounge

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:52:00 +0000

The ECHELON- Beautiful Bliss at AM/PM Lounge from rod deloach on Vimeo.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th
We invite you to take a step up...

THE ECHELON
BEAUTIFUL BLISS

An evening of Class, Style, & Substance.

AM/PM LOUNGE
(MOSIAC LOFTS BLDG)
300 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 969-5550

Doors @ 9pm

The week comes to an end & you want the perfect spot
to reconnect with friends, exchange, & enjoy the beautiful sights
of the city accompanied by sexy sounds to escape the daily conundrums of the 9 to 5 life while being in the company of fashionable professionals.

You are the upwardly mobile, forward thinker, urban dweller,
the good life aficionado...you walk at the level of The Upper Echelon.

Friday, JANUARY 8 @ AM/PM Lounge is your destination.

PARTAKE OF::
A SUPREME EVENING
| 9pm – 2am |

THE MUSICAL CONDUCTOR DJ JAY*CLIPP provides a soundtrack of sexy sounds and choice music.

DRESS CODE: Your attire should be synonymous w/classy, stylish, & sexy.

(No overly baggy clothing, hoodies, sneakers or fitted caps.)
||DRESS CODE ENFORCED||

FREE entry RSVP click HERE.

Geno Young performs @ Dallas premiere of Still Bill

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Singer, songwriter & producer Geno Young performs at the Dallas premiere of "Still Bill" the movie. Geno is currently working on his sophomore album "Ear Hustlin’" to be released early 2010.

V’s Vibe Spot & The Foundation present:

Still Bill The Movie Screening & Fundraiser

Sponsored by: Godsey Law Firm & IJUSTGOTHIT.COM

Still Bill Trailer from B-Side Entertainment on Vimeo.

Come out and support Women Called Moses Coalition & Outreach Inc. fundraiser to assist families of domestic violence by sharing a night of music with the viewing of “Still Bill The Movie” . In addition to the music there will be the opportunity to give back by making monetary donation to assist this group(WCM) of dynamic people in their support of helping people in need in our Dallas/Ft. Worth community. WCM will have staff on site with information about their organization and services. WCM was recently featured on Essence.com during it’s Domestic Violence Month (Oct). Please visit www.womencalledmoses.org for more information or to make a donation if you are unable to attend this event. We will also have a special guest performing some the hits of Bill Withers prior to the screening so make sure you get there early so you can make your donation, secure a seat and enjoy an incredible performance.

You know the Music. Now meet the Man.
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times.

Still Bill Dallas Screening 12.03.09
Date: December 3, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Studio Movie Grill
Location: 11170 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX, 75243
Ticket Price: free

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Jam Sessions @ The Prophet Bar celebrates 3 years w/Eric Roberson

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:28:00 +0000

The "PRE-Thanksgiving" SUPER Jam Session featuring ERIC ROBERSON LIVE in Concert
Wednesday, November 25th
The Prophet Bar
2548 Elm St./Deep Ellum
Hosted by Geno Young
Featuring RC Williams & The GRITZ and DJ Jay*Clipp
***EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR***|| Doors open @ 8:30p.m.
*Celebrating 3 years of the Jam Session*
Pre-Sale tickets available at Frontgate Tickets
For Table Reservations email yasmin@yasmincmoore.com

The Strange Fruit Project's new video "Crash"

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Crash - Strange Fruit Project feat. Thesis from S1/ S.K.P. Film and Photo on Vimeo.

Song - Crash
Artist - Strange Fruit Project
Produced by: PicnicTyme
Album - M.A.S.K.(Making Art Sound Kool)
Label: Spilt Milk/S.K.P.
Directed, Filmed, Edited by S1 for SKP Film and Photo

2009 Copyright

EP Available for free download on Nov. 17th.
myspace.com/strangefruitproject

The Marcus Graham Project Featured on AdAge.com

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

I had the unique pleasure of being around Lincoln when he started formulating his vision for The Marcus Graham Project and now I'm so proud of him and everyone involved. This organization is needed in every community in America and I hope that the exposure on AdAge.com increases national awareness of MGP's vision and goals for young men.

11/11/09
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- How is Eddie Murphy playing a role in a new push to diversify ad agencies? Former agency account exec Lincoln Stephens is both an example and an evangelist of the "Boomerang" effect. A year ago Stephens abruptly quit his Chicago agency job, moved back to his hometown of Dallas and, on a shoestring budget, launched a program to recruit, train and motivate talented young African Americans for advertising agency jobs. Execs at The Richards Group, Imaginuity, Tracy Locke and other Dallas organizations volunteered to mentor participants in his first boot camp sessions.

For more information on the The Marcus Graham Project visit marcusgrahamproject.org

Click here for the full video story.

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:00 +0000

Nappiology's Napptural Beauty Expo Sunday 11.08.09

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +0000

NAPPIOLOGY is inviting YOU to be a part of their second year nappiversary - it's a NAPPIOLOGY celebration!! Throughout the year, Nappiology highlights various salons and other providers who cater to the needs of our organization. This is a special event to encompass natural beauty in various forms - health, hair and beauty.

The theme for the Napptural Beauty Expo is to embrace, educate and celebrate our napptural beauty

The location for the Napptural Beauty Expo is:

Desoto Civic Center
211 E. Pleasant Run
DeSoto, TX 75115

For more information visit: www.meetup.com/nappiology

Tonite: Brown Sugar @ Zubar a Ro Parrish Hip Hop Bday Bash

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Come out & celebrate Dallas Mavericks DJ Ro Parrish's birthday tonite at Brown Sugar.

BROWN SUGAR November 6th at ZuBar from rod deloach on Vimeo.

"The Unseen Mechanism" is Chucky Sly

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:02:00 +0000

photo-Marcus Willis

"The Unseen Mechanism"
This past Final Friday at the Liquid Lounge the man that is most wanted when it comes to Dallas collaborations dropped HIS solo debute Chucky Sly "The Unseen Mechanism". This title is so appropriate because Chucky has been unseen in the making of the Dallas Hip Hop scene. He has lent his rap skills and singing voice to many and is the go to guy to bring the island flavor to a project. The new project is a great representation of who he is a artist and the producers he's worked with have done a fantastic job in creating the framework. Don't take my word for it hit the link below and take a listen to the album. I've included the the tracklisting of the men/women who put in work on what I think will be the Dallas Hip Hop album to have from 2009.

I almost forgot: Chuck's performance was epic, he came dressed to impress so I had to kid him and tell him he "wasn't hip hop". He performed like a man on a mission and the Final Friday crowd game him as much love has he's given to the scene. In the house to celebrate the album release were Shabazz 3, DJ Jay*Clipp(True School, Mo Brown (Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights), R.C.(E. Badu music director & Jam Sessions @ Prophet Bar), Pikahsso, Vincent Tucker, Peoples Lunch Counter(Seidah, Rage & Satori), HeadKrack(The Rickey Smiley Show)& the Ra'Koo family. Big thank you to the Aziatik Teem family for holding down the Dallas Hip Hop scene for the past 10 years with the Final Friday event.

DOWNLOAD: Chucky Sly – The Unseen Mechanism

Hit the skip to check out the album details…

1. Mastermind
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced by S1 for Soul Kontrolla Productions
Recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense

2. City feat. Headkrack
Written by K. Little and L. Raynel Ruffin for Black Whole Music and Krils Deluxe (ASCAP)
Produced, recorded and mixed by Smooth Sense for Smooth Sense Music

3. I Remember feat. Tahiti and Skotch
Written by K. Little, W.J. Archey III and (Skotch) for Black Whole Music and Whackloser Records
Produced by Illmind for ___
Recorded by Elementz
Mixed by S1

4. Anger Management

5. Jimmy Is About to Die
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by S1 for Soul Kontrolla Productions

6. A Better Mousetrap
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by Dubb Crawford

7. For All the Girls feat. Genise Way
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by S1 for Soul Kontrolla Productions

8. Traffik Ticket
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by Dubb Crawford

9. Light Sleeper
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by Dubb Crawford

10. Palestine 8 (When Love Comes Around) w/ Erica Thompson
Written by E. Thompson for ___ and K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense for Smooth Sense Music

11. Sneaker Generation
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense for Second Sense Music

12. Gunman Dem
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced by Dubb Crawford
Recorded by Tyallin Macklin
Mixed by Dubb Crawford and Tyallin Macklin

13. Changes
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense for Second Sense Music

14. New Religion
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense for Smooth Sense Music

15. The Thief
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced, recorded and mixed by DJ Second Sense for Smooth Sense Music

16. Until You Get Home
Written by K. Little for Black Whole Music
Produced by Dubb Crawford
Recorded by Tyallin Macklin
Mixed by Dubb Crawford and Tyallin Macklin

17. Unseen
Produced, Dj Second & Vj Smooth Smooth Sense for Smooth Sense Music

Additional Tracks:
SupaNova Sun Produced and Cuts by Dj Second Sense
Island of Sunshine – Produced By Dj Second Sense Written by Karlton Little & Erica Thompson

Still Bill The Movie Screening 12.03.09

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:57:00 +0000

V’s Vibe Spot & The Foundation present:

Still Bill The Movie Screening & Fundraiser

Sponsored by: Godsey Law Firm & IJUSTGOTHIT.COM

Still Bill Trailer from B-Side Entertainment on Vimeo.

Amerie w/D210TV's Loretta Fox

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Rhianna "Rated R" The Wait is Ova

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:43:00 +0000

RIHANNA’s NEW ALBUM - RATED R - HITS MONDAY, NOV. 23rd

**“Russian Roulette,” first new single pick –written by Ne-Yo – launches worldwide Oct. 20th on radio and on official Rihanna website
**“Russian Roulette” video to premiere on ABC-TV
**Long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s worldwide multi-platinum Good Girl Gone Bad

(October 20, 2009 – New York, NY) The wait is ova – for one of the most hotly anticipated new albums in recent history, as multi-platinum, award-winning Def Jam recording artist Rihanna announces the completion of her fourth original studio album, Rated R, scheduled to arrive in the physical and digital marketplace on Monday, November 23rd.

Rated R’s first single pick, “Russian Roulette” will be launched at 11:23am EST on October 20th worldwide on http://rihannanow.com. The “Russian Roulette” video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will premiere in prime-time on ABC.

“Russian Roulette” was written and produced by fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo, whose long track record with Rihanna includes the #1 hit “Unfaithful” (2006, from A Girl Like Me), their Top 10 duet “Hate That I Love You” (2007, from Good Girl Gone Bad), and #1 pop/ #1 R&B “Take A Bow” (2008, from Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded). In addition to Ne-Yo, other producers and writers on Rihanna’s new album include the team of The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, Chase & Status, Stargate, Justin Timberlake and more.

Rated R is the long-awaited follow-up to Good Girl Gone Bad (May 2007), which contained the non-stop string of hit singles that began with the MTV VMA and Grammy Award-winning global #1 hit “Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z), then “Shut Up and Drive,” “Hate That I Love You” (featuring Ne-Yo), and “Don't Stop the Music.” Good Girl Gone Bad spent 98 total weeks on the Soundscan chart, earned cumulative sales of more than 36-times platinum in at least 20 territories around the world, and spun off the CD+DVD package Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (January 2009) – which continued the string of hits with the #1 “Take A Bow,” and the #1 “Disturbia.”

Good Girl Gone Bad was the third album release in less than two years by the 21-year old Barbados native Rihanna. It followed-up 2006’s RIAA platinum A Girl Like Me, which contained the back-to-back hits, “S.O.S.” and “Unfaithful”; and her RIAA gold debut from 2005, Music Of the Sun, featuring the world-wide smash, “Pon De Replay.”

Dead Prez event video: Weds. @ the Prophet Bar

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Brown Sugar BABY

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +0000

Steph Jones "Gravity" Mixtape

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:42:00 +0000

I like this! Take a listen to this young'un.

The Marcus Graham Project Collaborates w/The Dallas Advertising League

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:24:00 +0000

KALEIDESCOPE
A Shift in Perspective

The Marcus Graham Project has been asked to assist in the development of a multicultural outreach initiative for The Dallas Advertising League. The initiative entitled KALEIDESCOPE will focus on creating educational, leadership/business development and mentorship programs for diverse industry practitioners and students. The first event will take place on Wednesday Nov. 4 at Hotel Palomar in Dallas from 6pm to 8pm. For those in Dallas interested in participating or need more information, please contact JD Garza: jd@envivodallas.com

Dead Prez visit Dallas to lecture & perform

noreply@blogger.com (V's Vibe Spot) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Wednesday 10.20.09 Jam Sessions @ Prophet Bar
The "SUPER" Jam Session LIVE in CONCERT "DEAD PREZ"
The Prophet Bar
2548 Elm St./Deep Ellum
Hosted by RCeeezy ||Feat. DJ Jay*Clipp
***REVERSE HAPPY HOUR: $3 Wells & $5 Patron Shots***
|| Doors open @ 8:30p.m. || $15 before 10:00 p.m.
For Birthday parties, table reservations and/or bottle service email rc@rceeezy.com oryasmin@yasmincmoore.com

Thursday, October 21 @ 5pm-8pm
Pan African Connection Books Lecture
612 East Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX
The People's Lunch Counter along with Guerilla Mainframe and The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement is excited to present International Recording Artists and Community Leaders Dead Prez and the lecture series: Red Black and Going Green: The Environmental Movement Remixed.

Dead Prez offers a“hood”centered perspective on the sustainability movement as a matter of political education,economic development,holistic health and wellness, environmental justice,community mobilization and self empowerment.

This will be a very up close and personal dialogue setting. DO NOT MISS THIS !!!

Set your calendar!!! and Schedule off work early. Events start at 5pm. dead prez lecture starts at 6pm.