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Hennessy Artistry – Miami

Saturday night was a great time to be out and about in Miami for the Hennessy Artistry event. Let’s see the BEST  Hip Hop band >> ROOTS CREW with Q-Tip anchoring the live show at the Ice Palace and DJ D-NICE…I KNEW it’d be a night to remember!

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So I threw on a new fit and my fresh kicks with the red heels and had a blast!

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And– it was like one of those times you run into everyone you haven’t seen in a LONG time! Hmmm… I wonder if it was the lure of live music by great artists, the art display or a night filled with free Hennessy!?!? LOL

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As for the show..DJ Irie was a GREAT host and the special performances by EVE and Kat DeLuna were very cool as well… I felt like I was at Dave Chapelle’s Block Party …the vibe was that NICE! Plus, they kept spinning so many of the old school hip hop hits, it took me way back and we danced the night away (my feet were throbbing for a good 24 hours, but that’s okay). I love being around hip hop heads!! 😀

BUT..when they brought out BOBBY BROWN…the place went WILD!

He did Every Little Step, Tender Roni and My Prerogative!! WHAAAT!?!? Amazing…

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I believe there are a couple more stops on the Hennessy Artistry Tour…if it comes to your city..DO NOT MISS IT!!!

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Anjelah Visit

I’m a little late on these…BUT better late than never. I actually just uploaded these pics now! I kinda sort of forgot about them… Nonetheless, my girl Anjelah Johnson was the headliner at the Seminole Hard Rock Improv in May, so of course I had to take a crew to check out her show.

Here’s some of our FUNNY group… DJ Affect, Derick G, Manda, me and the Sheltons (Dara and Donald)!

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Kimi jumped in for this “ladies” pic.

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It was great having Anj around for the week…we hit Ocean Drive one night – can you say MANGO’s! lol

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That was the smiley pic, this is the obligatory West Coast photo…

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And since she was in So Fla…I brought her by Billie Swamp Safari..we shot video too, but uhm DERICK G!! (hint hint) we’re still waiting on it!

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That’s all folks! I’ll post our safari video as soon as it gets edited.

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Erykah Badu in Miami

I attended the Erykah Badu concert in Miami last night, acting off a last-minute spontaneous invite by my friend Kimi to get me out of the house! I think this may also be the first time I’ve been to the American Airlines Arena when it transforms into the “Waterfront Theater” for a more intimate setting. I wouldn’t say I’m a HUGE fan of Ms. Badu, but I respect her music and I definitely know her more mainstream/popular hits and who doesn’t appreciate LIVE music?!

She came on stage wearing a purple hoodie and immediately Kimi freaked and was like, “Is she going to strip??” ….referring to the recent controversial music video released by Badu for her new song Window Seat, where she systematically removes all her clothing in downtown Dallas while walking to the spot were JFK was killed. Needless to say that wasn’t going to happen, but she did have a minor wardrobe change, adding a top hat and fitted letterman jacket.

I love the way she keeps it “real.” I’ve never paid too close of attention to her specific lyrics, but she is a true poet when expressing her pain and life experiences, especially when it comes to love and heartache. She also did snippets of classic Hip Hop rhymes, which the audience clearly appreciated and chimed in on the popular verses.

All in all, I had a great “date night” with Kimi. I was expecting Badu to do her frequently quoted Tyrone song, but it didn’t happen even though a whole lotta folks in the audience screamed for it!

Oh yeah, here’s a youtube I found with her On and On performance if you want a taste of the show!

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Diddy at Mia Biscayne

P. Diddy hosted a party along with Trey Songz at MIA at Biscayne in downtown Miami during Super Bowl week earlier this month. Also attending, Chris Brown, Biz Markie, DJ Clue, Fat Joe and more… I did a quick interview with MIA’s GM for the event and edited a quick piece with some of the scenes from inside during the jam-packed soiree!

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Super Bowl – Miami

WHO DAT!! Another Super Bowl has come and gone and a big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the New Orleans Saints! Super Bowl XLIV took place in my backyard (aka South Beach), back to back with the Pro Bowl…and as always it’s a time of year when I get to visit with friends who live both near and far! My good friend Gaby came from AZ to hang…and first on the agenda was “Rock the Game” ..well actually, I was working the red carpets at the Seminole Hard Rock’s many events…so she helped me out! 😉

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I was up to my usual interviews and this time around had the opportunity to interview many NFL greats of past and present…look for highlights to come On The Flipside!

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Then Saturday morning Dontaira invited us to join her for the NFLPA Jazz Brunch alongside the Intracoastal waterway…

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….at a FABULOUS Pine Tree mansion!

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Then we took a stroll down Ocean Drive as we made our way to the Hennessey Penthouse…and man did the Saints fans dominated the landscape, setting up shop in and around “Fat Tuesday’s” …go figure! It was a WHO DAT party at the Tide studio…lol

Day turned to night and we met up with Dara and Rene to hit up Nikki Beach

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Then as Saturday night turned to Super Bowl Sunday, it also became Gaby’s Birthday!

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Game time we ventured back to the Henny Penthouse – which was jammin all day/night – and met up with a few more of the girls…

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And — to celebrate the Saints win and Gaby’s bday..we hit the town once again, ending up at Dolce, where the Patron doesn’t stop for bday girls! hehe

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We also bumped into my and Miami’s fav… DJ Irie!

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GOOD TIMES!!!

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Pro Bowl – Miami

The NFL Pro Bowl is taking place in Miami for the first time ever, before a Super Bowl – it’s traditionally been held in Honolulu for the past 30 consecutive seasons the weekend after the NFL Championship game! So, since it’s in my backyard, I’ve been hustlin’ On The Flipside and hanging out with my girls! The first (Pro Bowl) event I attended was a Pro Bowl Cheerleader fashion show at the W Hotel on South Beach…featuring one lady from each of the 26 teams with “cheerleaders.”

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This year 2 ladies I’ve danced with in the past are reppin’ their teams for the Pro Bowl. Amy from the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush (we actually were teammates on the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders). Also pictured is current Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Johanna who was helping me cover the event!

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Raiderette Cole was selected to represent the Oakland Raiders. Cole and I were rookies together once upon a time…. 🙂

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My good friend/former ten-time Raiderette Jeanette, now Raiders.com correspondent, joined me at the “Battle of the Beauties” event in Fort Lauderdale…another one of our Raiderette sisters, Rebeca, also hung out with us to support our girl Cole!

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The “Battle of the Beauties” event featured the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders in an AFC vs. NFC battle playing Beach Volleyball, Tug of War and Flag Football…

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Time for a little “Step and Repeat”

Saturday night, Brewer Sports Int’l hosted a fashion show at the Mondrian Hotel featuring NFL players, and they threw in some swimsuit models for added sexy? Hey…that’s how we do it in Miami! lol

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Among the models taking to the runway were retired NFL player Will Demps and current Dallas Cowboys Running Back Marion Barber…

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It was a fun night out for me and the ladies…Rene, Me, Jeanette and Dara!

Amara also made a cameo appearance!

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Good times…time to get ready for the game tonight, then a full week of SUPER BOWL craziness!

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Lucky Number 13

Episode #13 is now LIVE and ONLINE!! In this one we go behind the scenes with my artist Jae Millz during a Miami photo shoot and this episode features teh NY Giants, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals and former Knicks City Dancer Courtney Galiano. Check it all out On The Flipside!!

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Jae Millz DUB Photoshoot

Yesterday was a busy day for me and my (Young Money) artist  Jae Millz. After a couple weeks, of planning, styling, coordinating and hustle…we were under a Miami bridge for Millz DUB Magazine photoshoot. He LOVED the purple watch….

Thanks to The Collection for the beautiful 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante, as well as the shoot stylist Brie of Abriel Style, and “photo shoot” expert Kimi from Pamper Me Pink, they both kept me sane with all the last minute adjustments. I also appreciate UPnUP for accepting my invite to shoot some behind the scenes action for us! You can see more pix from the shoot here http://upnup.blogspot.com/2009/10/jae-millz.html

….and he also put together a quick video of the Millz shoot.

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Now of course more is to come On The Flipside …thanks to Alan for the videography!! Thank you’s also go out to Woodie at LRG, Joseph at Last Rights and Rahsaan at Stock X Change for the clothing and Merv the Barber for getting Millz lookin so fresh and so clean! A BIG THANK YOU also to photographer Derek Gil and Rich with WD Corp…it’s a “movement” and this is just the beginning!

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