Shedding all the B.S from the summer and refocusing on BIGGER BEGINNINGS AND BIGGER $$$$!

Sunny skies, beautiful summer nights, trips to the beach, cookouts every weekend have come to a halt as we descended upon Labor Day weekend. This is the weekend that we all know as the definition of "The End of Summer"! I can't complain about the summer I had this year. I lost some old friends and gained some new friends, lost one opportunity to only gain a hand full of more blessings, and learned more about myself within these past 3 months than I have in my life. Why does it take hurdles for you to notice the strength inside you? Without those times I would not have been able to weed out certain people, trust others and most importantly myself.

What most of you don't know is that I am a very private person but I decided to open up when I decided to start this blog. Anyone can have a blog where they discuss other peoples' personal lives but it takes a lot of courage to open up your life to criticism. For someone who used to care so much about what other people thought I just couldn't do it anymore. I'm pretty DOPE and I LOVE myself more than ever!

Enough of the mushy stuff, lol. This summer of mine would not have been the same without my Anna Banana, Shakeera, Didi and Nina. This summer has been AMAZING and I cannot wait to see what the Fall & Winter 09 have in stored for me! Whatever it is you guys are welcome to ride this journey with me.

Why is NY Terrestrial Radio Scared to Break New Artist?

Hey Dolls,

I had a insightful conversation with one of my dear friends today about music, life and the future of Hip Hop. What struck me the most during that chat was how supportive southern states are when it comes to new emerging artists. New York on the other hand is one of those states that only accepts you after someone else gives you the "Yea you Poppin" stamp! It's what I call "dick-riding" in this industry. To me this is one of the reasons terrestrial radio is failing. That and the lack of good on air talent but I'll touch on that in a minute.

It's common for unsigned artists to promote themselves via the web such as myspace, twitter, youtube, etc. But to get noticed from just those avenues of branding is amazing! Will it ever happen in New York? Would a normal New Yorker just walk up to a random person from recognizing them on the web for their talents give a compliment or lend a hand to help in some way? Not likely! I don't know why this state is so bent up on keeping one another down. It's too stressful. Look at the state of New York Hip Hop. You have northern rappers such as 50 Cent and Eminem whose sole purpose is to destroy other northern rappers to get to the top. Then you have the southern artists such as Jeezy, T.I, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Ludacris, etc who all embrace each other. This is why Hip Hop in the south is so affluent. People open your eyes and see this game for what it is and work it to your best advantage.

I for one am a big supporter for Internet radio. Not because I host a show, The Industry Takeover every Saturday 12pm-2pm, on PNCRADIO.fm but because it gives the on air personalities and DJ's the chance to help emerging artists out by letting their music be heard in a regular rotation. We have the luxury of doing so with out Program Directors and Music Coordinators telling us what we have to play, when we have to play it, and who we can have on the show as guests.

I been in love with HIP HOP for as long as I can remember and I will be damned if I take part the DESTRUCTION of HIP HOP!

PNCRADIO Live Stream at SoleFood NYC

Hey Dolls,


Yesterday I hosted my radio show , The Industry Takeover, on PNCRADIO.FM live from The Source and SoleFood NYC Back 2 School Block Party. This event was for the kids so they can fave fun before school begins, score free gifts, and enjoy some good music. I even gave away some G-Force giveaways to the kiddies. I had so much fun.

DJ John Black was on the turntables, while The Source Magazine gave aways some special Swag Bags that included Michael Jackson Cd's, T-Shirts, and their newest issue to the winners. However, everyone who came out to the event received gift bags with the August and July 2009 Source issues and a Barack Obama t-shirt. Later on in the event there was a raffle giveaway by SoleFood NYC and The Source Magazine. Raffle winners got some of the best gifts. Three lucky people won a cardboard poster size of a special addition MJ cover, and SoleFood NYC gave aways some customized sneakers.

There was a dope breakin dancing crew there called the Full Circle Cadets. They put on an awesome show and even tried to teach some of the kids the basics of Breakin. There was this one cute little boy who danced his tail off, from MJ moves, to breaking. He put on his own show.

I even bumped into a few friends, Mike G from The Source, all my PNC heads, Harrabic Tubman, G.O.D, & DJ Vega Benneton (Show N Prove Radio), Don Will, Von Pea & Che Grand (Lessondary Radio), and J.Arch, FT & Musicman (Push Radio). This event was also great for networking!

Take a look at the pictures below:

When Do U Know When To Let Go?

Hey Dolls,

This summer has been a world wind for me professionally, mentally, and most importantly emotionally. The question that has been plaguing me for some time now is when do I know when its time to let go? When you love someone that you have history with but they've wronged you in so many ways how can you still call that love. I used to think that love was this genuine emotional connection with someone but shouldn't that be reciprocated.? Shouldn't that person accept all your flaws, laugh at your corny jokes, nurse you to health, give a shoulder to cry on, lend a ear for listening. There is always that someone who will forever have a piece of your heart. Its that person who you feel you can share EVERYTHING WITH! Whether it may be ugly truths or beautiful lies, at least they are shared. There for you in your time of need; happy or sad. That person you completely let in. And if you are a guarded person with your heart once you let that rare person in why is it so hard to let them go. If at some point its not causing you anything but pain why hold on? Is it the hope of them changing? Sad but very true how we women are so damn forgiving. Nonetheless, the fact of the matter is you can't change a man into being the man you want him to be. It won't work so don't try! Its more worth it to let him go and work on being the man he wants to become. I used to be a firm believer of that old saying, If something is worth having let it go and if it comes back then its meant to be". I'm not too sure if I believe that anymore.


As I embark on this phase in my life where all I can think of is that I'm 3 years from 30 and not even close to where I planned to be. But then I thought you can't plan love, just let it happen. So I'm not going to settle to fit some picture perfect life I thought I might have by now. I'm going to live my life to the fullest and let my enchanted love find me.

How do you all know when its time to let go?

Miami Just Cause

Hey Boo's

I'm back from Miami and I had a great time. It was perfect timing because I've been dealing with a lot lately. Nothing takes stress away better then a little weekend getaway with the girls laying out on the beach enjoying frozen cocktails. We arrived at 2AM Friday morning and went right to eat. I can say this Miami is such a beautiful city at night. I met some great people, Monica and Shante, you guys are awesome. I can't forget Ryan who was in love with my friend Eve and just had to create a dance floor with her in Wet Willies. Honey who hooked us up with some nightlife activities. We ran into him everywhere, LOL. Last but not least Erica and Carrie from Dash Miami. Those girls are so funny. If you're ever in Miami you have to check out the Dash store. So many great stories but I'll just let the pictures talk.

Tell me some of your fun memories from a girls weekend getaway?

Summer is Officially Here!

Hey Boo's


Saturday I attended the Give & Go 10th Annual and Final BBQ at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx. You know what they say, its not officially summertime until you go to a fab bbq. There were so many people there that I had not seen in so long. I even saw some people I was not expecting to see. Me and my friends had such a good time and we weren't even really inside the bbq. Its like we made our own fun drawing people out to our area. LOL! I had to thank Dizco for putting on a Fab BBQ. Too bad this was the last one.


What's the best BBQ you been to this summer so far?

Dinner at BlockHeads

Hey Boo's

Don't you just love those friends that won't allow you to wallow on sadness? Well I was pretty sad Friday and my friend Anna Banana suggested I meet up with her and some her friends at this Mexican restaurant called BlockHeads in the city. That was the best thing I could have done. I had an amazing time. I met so many new girlfriends and the margaritas were cheap and so was the food. We were so loud everyone who sat at the table next to us left within 20 minutes. Sorry blame it on the $3 frozen drinks! Anyway a night of laughter and good food will always do it for me.



What are some of the things that help you get out of sucky mood?