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BMI’s 14th Annual Showcase Headlined w/ Ricky Rozay

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

I’m still blurry-eyed after being out all night at the BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase held at Buckhead Theater. When I arrived the place was already packed with artists, record label personnel, crews and more. I am the first to admit that I am not a huge fan of the hip-hop crowd, but there are some artists sprinkled here and there that grab my attention and that I really like and want to see. When I read that Rick Ross was the headliner for the BMI Showcase, I was ecstatic about seeing him!

DJ Spontaneous

Rocko the Don and friends

Lil Chuckie

Dallas Austin

1 of the top songwriters in the world, Sean Garrett

Rapper Diamond

Award recipient Devyne Stephens(Owner of Upfront Megatainment) and new artist Majic Massey

Before the showcase began there was a red carpet for photo opts, cocktails. With the music blaring from DJ Spontaneous and DJ Holiday the huge crowd hung out, mingled and mixed. I saw Dallas Austin, rapper Diamond and Kaleen from Dirty Money on the carpet. I asked Diamond was it true she was dating Soulja Boy and she replied that she was, but that Scrappy was still her boo. Kaleena, who is very fashionable, wore huge designer heels that she told me were designed by Jeffrey Campbell.

Cristyle, Exec from BMI Catherine Brewton and Singer Kaleena

Kaleena and fan

Everyone got along very well and it made my job much easier. We all know that some hip-hop events can get out of hand, but BMI’s events are usually very well organized, so I knew it would be fine.

Chase N. Cashe

Pastor Troy

Travis Porter

BMI features some of the best unsigned artists to perform in front of a crowd of influencers, producers, record execs, other artists and more.Shortly afterwards, the doors opened to the main venue and people gathered by the stage. Devyne Stephens received the Legends of ATL Award from BMI and told me he was happy to get such an honor. Finalists Jus Nice, Saunders Sermons, Chase N.Cashe and FKI all did an amazing job. I liked Chase N Case’s performance best and so did the crowd and judges. He took home the grand prize that evening. Later comedian Lil Duval who hosted, brought to the stage, Ace Hood, Sean Garrett, Travis Porter and my fav, Rick Ross.

There were also some artists who took the stage, but were not on the roster like Pastor Troy, who did a great job, and Kirko Bangz, who did a sample of “What Yo Name Iz.” Rocko the Don also hit up the stage singing one of his latest hits and the crowd went wild. Travis Porter performed a few of their hits, and finally Ricky Rozay stormed on stage with a great performance. He talked about his new album Selfmade that hits stores Monday May 23, and he performed about five songs. I’m a huge fan of this artist and afterwards I had a chance to go backstage and say hello to him. I interviewed Rick Ross a few years ago at patchwork studios in Atlanta and he was the nicest guy, then and now.What a great early birthday treat to see him perform live! I thank BMI for the personal invite, I had a great time.

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Grammy Nominee Reception in Atlanta

Friday, January 28th, 2011

I had a fun time on the red carpet last night at the Grammy nominee reception. This is when the nominees come out and are acknowledge for their efforts in the music industry. Producers, songwriters, musicians,singers and more filled the W Hotel in midtown. When I interviewed many of them, they told me they hoped to win or was rooting for someone that they helped on their projects.

The Key, winners of the Ga Lottery Search

Sean Garrett

I got a chance to talk with (Exec Producer at Tyler Perry’s Studio)Roger Bob and (Singer/Songwriter)Sean Garrett. Sean informed me that he’s working on a new project with Beyonce and Roger Bobb said they have a new movie coming out with Madea in April. Roger Bobb also told me he may give me a walk on role in the next movie, let’s see if this comes true…fingers crossed!

B.O.B.

I got to meet for the first time, rapper B.O.B! He was charming and funny telling me he was working on a new album. I also met Kelly Price! She has a song out called, Tired and she is up for a Grammy competing with some heavy hitters. I also met Mark Bryan from Hootie and the Blowfish. He was just there supporting other artists. I asked him about their lead singer, Darius Rucker country solo tour and he said he was very proud of him and that he was doing well.

Kelly Price

Devyne Stephens was in the house and he has several artists that are up for Grammy’s like Usher, Lady Gaga. I asked him to let me borrow 5 dollars lol. He also told me to look out for Audio(which were previously B5).

Devyne Stephens and Record Exec

Musiq Soulchild

Musiq Soulchild stepped on the carpet and I spoke with him about his new projects. He’s been laying low and I joked with him about seeing him at the mall all the time. I asked him were we neighbors lol. He said he loves Donny Hathaway and gets lots of inspiration from him. Look for a new album soon.

I talked to Big Boi who has won numerous Grammy’s and he told me he has a new album coming out and the title was so long, I can’t even begin to remember what it was but it will be out soon lol. His Big Kidz Foundation is still going strong and he plans on visiting the kids in his hometown of Savannah,Ga in the spring. Jonelle Monae was also there looking gorg as ever,loved her shade of lipstick! She told me she will be performing at the Grammys this year.

Janelle Monae

I had a great time on the red carpet and the video will be available soon courtesy of Rolling Out Tv! Thanks to the Atlanta Grammy Chapter for inviting me out, I had a great time! Enjoy the pics and Happy Friday! The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will air February 13th at 8pm est on CBS. Shoutout to Paris Griffin for some of the snapshots.

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Sister 2 Sister 22nd Anniversary Party

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Jamahl King from S.T.E.P.S. Events did the decor, PRETTY!

If you live in Atlanta, where were you last night? You should have heard about or been at Editor in Chief, Jamie Foster’s Sister 2 Sister 22nd Anniversary Party! Celebs came out in full force to strut the red carpet at this star studded affair. When I tell yah everyone came glammed out casket ready, that’s what the heck I mean!

As much as I need glasses, last night I was able to spot every damn celebrity that was in the room with no problem, that is hilarious to me lol. First off, Jamahl from S.T.E.P.S Events transformed the twelve hotel’s ballroom room into something Pinktacular! It was decorated with pink chairs, lighting and Pink Nuvo on the tables! Tracy Steele was the dj plus there was a live band. The pink candy station was so yummy!

The red carpet was full of your hottest celebs,honorees, socialites,musicians and more! Here’s who I spotted at the party…Genuwine and Sole, Tiny & Toya, Ed & Lisa Wu Hartwell, Snoop Dogg’s Wife Shante, Sunshine Anderson, Eric Benet, Andrea Kelly, SWV, Stephen Hill, Jermaine Dupri,Matthew Knowles, Jackee Harry, Jeffrey Osbourne, Terrance J, Tiffany Evans,Rodney Perry,Juanita Bynum,Roger Bobb, Kandi,Tamia,Sean Garrett,Mayor Kasim Reed and ofcourse the ever glamourous Jamie Foster! Whew, it was more but my hands are tired lol.

After the carpet,the evening started off with the awards ceremony and dinner. Then the icon awards in music, film and television began with Kandi hosting.

Matthew Knowles received the Iconic Empire Builder Award
Roger Bobb received the Uber Producer Award
Paxton Baxter received the Network Architect Award
Rainforest Films received the You knocked it out the Park Award
Stephen Hill received the Maverick music producer Award

After the award ceremony, Tiffany Evans and Genuwine hit the stage to sing a couple of songs then SWV came out and serenaded Jamie with her favorite song,If only you know. Coco still has those pipes chile! Choreographer, Andrea Kelly then performed a sultry dance number. Jamie then came to the stage to introduce her hard working staff from Sister 2 Sister and her “licky licky” hubby! She was too cute last night and looked stunning! She has been in media for a long time and lots of people pay a lot of respect to her for being in the biz soo long! I look up to Jamie and she has taught me soo much! Congrats to her and I hope to see her magazine out for another 22 years! Congrats Jamie, you deserved a wonderful star filled event of glitz,glamour and homage ! Shout out to Diane Larche & Saptosa Foster for the media invite xoxo. The McDonald’s V.I.P. goody bag was too cute! Enjoy the pics everyone and I also have more on my facebook page! Ok, I’m back to bed now!