Flava News July 2009 NewsLetter

Flava News Monthly Newsletter July 2009 In This Issue Featured Article Article Headline Article Headline Article Headline Featured Article Introducing... Baby Oil Baby Oil grew up in a house; he never considered it a home even though he was adored by the women who raised him. They use to call themselves sexual and wounded beauties. They were amazingly beautiful. They turned heads everywhere they went. Men loved to be near them. He watched these women fall in love. Then he would catch and comfort them after their hearts were broken. They would tell him how men were only words that faded after the sun came up after a passionate night. He learned desire. He became a student of both ends of a relationship. Words were the glue that either binds or breaks a commitment. He learned how to strengthen, empower, heal, and love these women. By the time Baby Oil started noticing women as sexual beauties, his yearning engulfed him. Then he discovered fear. He never wanted to become the men who shattered the women who raised him. It was hard for women not to notice him. The women who raised him groomed him to be the man they wished their men to be. He became the ideal man or could change to meet those needs. Words...words were everything. He toyed with wanting to becoming a stripper but never built up the courage. This desire to entertain, seduce, and love women roared inside of them. Then he decided to put his thoughts on paper. A female friend stumbled upon his work and was in Flames when he caught her. When he kissed her, he engulfed her. He has been writing ever since. However be forewarned. He is a lover, but he can be a hard ass to deal with at times. His words not only are capable of healing, they can also cut deep. Baby Oil has made several appearances on radio stations in the U.S. He is preparing to release two books "Sleeping Alone" and "I'm Glad You Came". He is also working on a CD "My Whisper". He also has mugs, T-shirts, and memorabilia bearing his signature and some of his work. He writes a column in "The STREETS" a weekly newsletter produced by Lamont Carey and LaCarey Entertainment, LLC. To contact Baby Oil and get on his email list to receive the column, send an email to:ohbabyoil@yahoo.com. He is currently represented by LaCarey Entertainment, LLC and his books and CD are released through their holdings. He appreciates all of your support A taste of Baby Oil's Flava: Desire You are no longer alone My deepest desire is to fill your home With us From the time you go to sleep to waking up I'll love you just like you are For my commitment you don't have to look far I will never leave You can openly love me From my lips That will kiss all parts of your heart that have been missed We'll live inside each other Become one person more powerful than lovers But I'll communicate with your mind Your soul And every time I touch your body it will explode I will measure your needs To fulfill you with ease Talk to me What is it that I can do My only desire is to have you Love you Like you want love to do Just let me know And I will build my world around you To find out more about Baby Oil and his debut poetry book...go to: Baby Oil's Website Quick Links... Flava News Website Contact Flava News Online Radio Shows SUNDAY Author Speak Host: Michele Green Time: 9pm EST Author Speak Link Call-In #: 646-716-8513 MONDAY Spike Spillberg Show Motivational Monday Host: Spike Spillberg'9pm Time: 9pm EST Spike Spillberg Show Link Call-In #: 347-205-9745 TUESDAY The Daring Show Host: Ms Daring Time: 12pm CST The Daring Show Link Call-In #: 347-326-9095 Spike Spillberg Show Topic Tuesday Host: Spike Spillberg Time: 9pm EST Spike Spillberg Show Link Call-In#: 347-205-9745 WEDNESDAY Spike Spillberg Show Film Maker Wednesday Host: Spike Spillberg Time: 9pm EST Spike Spillberg Show Link Call-In#: 347-205-9745 THURSDAY Writer's Life Chats Host: Kisha Green Time: 8pm EST Write's Life Chat Link Spike Spillberg Show Topic Thursday Host: Spike Spillberg Time: 9pm EST Spike Spillberg Show Link Call-In #: 347-205-9745 FRIDAY Spike Spillberg Show Coolout Friday With Spike Host: Spike Spillberg Time: 9pm EST Spike Spillberg Show Link Call-In #: 347-205-9745 SATURDAY Supreme Entertainment Edutaining Flava Host: Wisdom Supreme Time: 5pm EST Supreme Entertainment Link 646-716-8850 Side Note: We encourage you to click the show links to find out more details about the shows and hosts. Flava News Sponsors Jovan Roseboro Change is Possible Spike Spillberg Flava News Flava News Paid Classified Ads "Kisha Green" Find out more about Kisha and her many projects along with her latest book "And Even If I Did" Diva Books Inc. Writer's Vibe Kisha Green Online Writer's Life Chats on Blog Talk Radio Peace and Blessings, Welcome to Flava News Monthly Newsletter. Flava News is a big supporter of independent artists, community builders and independent small business owners. On a monthly basis a variety of people will be featured in this newsletter, such as: Poets/ Spoken Word Artists Singers/Song Writers/Musicians Authors/Writers/Screen Writers Show Hosts, Blog Talk Show Hosts/ Internet Show Hosts Literary Service Providers Film Makers/ Documentary Film Makers Entertainers Promoters/Event Promoters Motivational Speakers/Community Builders and so on... We hope you find the people that are featured in this newsletter interesting and will take it a step further and check out their sites and projects. Word of Mouth is a Powerful Tool...so join Flava News in spreading the word for some very deserving people. Lady Flava of Flava News Article 1 Introducing... Rodger Pegues Rodger Pegues, a native of Seattle, Washington, started singing solos in church at the age of 9. Inspired by the gifted music minister of Mt Zion Baptist Church, Phyllis Byrdwell, he began to study piano. In his teens he received both classical and jazz piano instruction at the Cornish School of Allied Arts. At Garfield High School, under the directorship of Clarence Acox he was awarded a superior performance award at the Reno International Jazz festival. The music of John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett were among his earliest influences as he searched for his voice among the musical panoply of jazz genres and stylings. After studying at Cornish Rodger moved to Los Angles, CA. There as the musical director of the City Stage theater he began to explore experimental forms of jazz and performance art, fusing jazz with poetry, drama and visual arts. In the early 1990's his creative expression came of age during his tenure at the Jazz Club in Hong Kong. There he played with the great Jon Hendricks, Billy Bang, Dakota Stanton, and the legendary Jimmy Witherspoon. After working and touring in Asia for several years 3 years Rodger returned to Seattle Washington and formed the Rodger Pegues Trio. Leading this group he toured throughout the Pacific Northwest featuring his signature vocals , graceful, bold and eclectic piano stylings, and repertoire of original compositions that embody a synergy of passion for the innovative against a tribute to the traditional. Free Download of RP Music Take a listen to RP's flava FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jazz pianist Rodger Pegues launches a new performance project: s y n e r g y: being = is the convergence of artistic energy passion collaboration improvisation Epiphany in the moment taking risk getting outside your apartment feel the World yeah.......! make it happen....... callin all horns players, thespians, frustrated sophists. passionate musings, wordsmiths, performance artist, assorted nubians, love doctors, pathological minds, nascent dreams, poetic machinations, and forbidden lovers, stirring the eclectic pot until the s y n e r g y becomes an energy that everyone can feel.............we call this: "doin it".....................yeah...................! why watch when you could be "doin it" July 6th 2009 (Seattle, Washington) -- Rodger Pegues, jazz pianist, singer, songwriter, poet and long time Seattle Native, is calling all gifted artist to take part in the ultimate performance orgy of s y n e r g y, energy and passion. On every first Thursday of the month, 9pm at Capitol Hill's Faire Gallery Cafe, 1351 Olive Way East, Seattle Washington, the s y n e r g y begins. This coming show will take place on August 6th. Pegues, along with a house drummer and Emcee Ebony Arunga take command of the energy as they feature poets, vocalist, musicians and spoken word artist combining various instrumental iterations of jammers into performance groups of symbiotic s y n e r g y. The first performance group on the last jam was made up of harp, piano and conga's. They went into a mellow spontaneous composition that was compelling, free, entrancing and emotional. It is within these smaller groups of musicians and artists, or "iterations:, as Pegues calls me, that the s y n e r g y can take place. "See you get too many cats up here at once and there's not enough space to reach out and find that place of sublime creative genesis" he explains. The show takes up where the previous show, the Jus B Happy Hour from 5 - 8 leaves off. The Jus'B Happy Hour showcases feature artist and jammers and is also hosted by Ebony Arunga. It has grown into an institution. S y n e r g y has a slightly different twist, more cerebral, loungy and eclectic it serves as a welcome continuation of the night. Pegues has a passion for the experimental, the eclectic and he is searching for an original voice that is fresh, that is risk-taking, in these "iterations" many times, he finds this voice and we begin to see where he is going. As brainchild of the nu-jazz mixed media collaboration, thepeguesproject, we also have and opportunity to hear him performing selections from "the historicity of rodger pegues", his recently released cd. With s y n e r g y , Pegues invites everyone of every discipline, of every genre and of every flavor into the dynamic world of improvisation. It is a jam, a show, and an experience you don't wanna miss. CD the historicity of rodger pegues.............the biomusical cd by jazz pianist rodger pegues is now available........... Click this link to purchase RP's CD own this groundbreaking jazz cd 4 just $10 I'm humbly asking 4 your support................... peace out ya'll....... rp For more information, contact: Rodger Pegues 610 Harvard Avenue Suite 509 Seattle, WA 98102 206.760.7694 thecollective@gmx.com Article 2 Introducing... Marc Livingston aka The Greatest Poet Alive Marc Livingston, age forty-one, is the author of the best-selling poetry novel entitled, THE CONFESSIONAL HEART OF A MAN, which was written in august 2007 in a span of thirty days and released March 22, 2009. He is also the founder of the poetic website, www.iblowyourmind.com. Marc hails from Chicago, Il and is a graduate of Chicago State University. Currently, he is a member and founder of the LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY POETS, whose mission is to bring poetry back to prominence in this millennium of spoken word. Get a taste of Gpa's flava: I must be ugly. I must be ugly because no one will give me a first glance. If disgruntled wife took flight, like goods damaged or sinner sinning sins too many, not another maiden, fair or otherwise, would give this heart another love chance. Work my mind and body out to present the best package as humanly possible. Yet, even when standing in plain sight, I find that favorable words towards my cerebral or physical adeptness are not at all possible. I must be ugly with the ugliness being an accursed curse cursed upon me women in my rearview window that I tried not too curse. Father time ages assets, accentuations, and attributes that were my positives making matters worse. Suffice to say that mama and daughter can bear to look at me. Rhetorical the question then...doesn't that make me ugly? UGLY By GPA (LOEP) LOEP PUBLISHING TWO SIDES OF ONE HERS WORDS CUT LIKE THE KNIVES BY AN ASSASIN VIOLENT. HER OUTGOING, OUTSPOKEN, AND OVERBEARING OUTBURSTS PALE IN COMPARISON THAN THE MALICE IN HER SILENCE. CUMBERSOME ARE MY STEPS BECAUSE THE EGGSHELLS I MUST WALK ON ARE ALL EMCOMPASSING. FEAR IN THESE DAYS OF LIFE'S EXISTENCE, WE ARE IN THE LAST DAYS OF A LOVE WAR WITH OUR LOVE PERHAPS SPEEDING SUICIDALLY TOWARDS ITS PASSING! HER WORDS RALLY THE TROOPS, THE TROOPS BEING THE MULTIPERSONALITIES THAT UP THE MANIACAL EGO. SHE IS THE FENCE THAT HAS STOOD IN BETWEEN THE INTERLOPERS, EVEN WHEN I HAVE BEEN IN SAID GROUP AND HASTILY DEPARTED FOR OTHER SHORES, SHE HAS NOT RELINQUISHED HER LOVE NOR LET ME GO. THE MONOLOGUES OF HER VAGINA IS A WARM WELCOME WELCOMING ME WITH EACH SPOKEN WORD. THE ALLOWANCE OF ANOTHER ANTAGONISTICALLY ADMONISHING AMOR ACTUALLY IS ABSURD. CONFLICT RESOLUTION RESOLVES NOTHING AS AM CONFUSED BY CONFLICT THAT I DON'T EVEN KNOW MY OWN FUCKING NAME! NO, THAT IS NOT IT; IT IS THAT THE TWO WOMEN I DESCRIBED...ARE ONE AND THE SAME! TWO SIDES OF ONE By THE GREATEST POET ALIVE (LOEMFP) THE CONFESSIONAL HEART OF A MAN is a life's work that was written in twenty-nine days. It is the culmination and detailed account of my life's experiences. It is a book that speaks to everyone that has ever been in love, lost love, had lust, had fantasies,had a childhood,had growing pains, been betrayed,felt strongly about societal issues,been incarcerated, and anyone who has just lived life. THE CONFESSIONAL HEART OF A MAN is must read for poetry lovers and anyone else needing an insight into the heart of a man. THE CONFESSIONAL HEART OF A MAN can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.inuniverse.com, or www.target.com, and it costs 10.95. Other poetic works of mine can be viewed at my website, www.iblowyourmind.com, facebook, myspace, www.flavanews.ning.com,and www.blackauthorshowcase.ning.com I, along with the LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY POETS, perform every second Sunday at the SONOMA CAFE located at 2847 West 95th Street in Evergreen Park,Il Article 3 Introducing... Steve Nguyen Steve Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American film producer, actor, and the Chief Executive Officer of Stickblade Incorporated, a new media production company and information technology development firm for the Cord Hosting Network. He has been in the field of information systems development and graphic design, and has helped with mainstream animated projects for Nickelodeon and the Sci-Fi Channel. Those credited include roles dealing with quality assurance, online marketing, distribution, sound and graphics, as well as script writing and supervision. He has also been credited with his involvement in PC games developed by the following companies: Interplay, Blizzard Entertainment, Vortex Media Arts and Delphine Software International. Since 2005, Nguyen has been involved with the production of over thirty independent films, ranging from a wide variety of genres. Nguyen has made appearances on network television programs and films such as Las Vegas, Scrubs, Freaks and Geeks, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Fast and the Furious 3: Tokyo Drift, Jarhead, and The Man Show. Steve Nguyen is currently working on "I Love Yous are for White People: The Making of a Memoir", which is a short documentary based on the Harper Perennial published memoir of Lac Su, a young Vietnamese refugee at the time who struggled to find himself on the mean streets of West Hollywood. Lac's search for love and acceptance amid poverty not to mention the psychological turmoil created by a harsh and unrelenting father turned his young life into a comedy of errors and led him to a dangerous gang experience that threatened to tear his life apart. The documentary takes you through a journey of Lac's past revisited after 15 years. Heart-wrenching, irreverent, and ultimately uplifting, I Love Yous Are for White People is a memoir at its most affecting, depicting the struggles that countless individuals have faced in their quest to belong and that even more have endured in pursuit of a father's fleeting affection. Along with that, Nguyen hosts a YouTube channel called "Steve Nguyen FlipHD" which profiles both mainstream and independent artists of all genres. Notable guests include D.L. Hughley, Shavar Ross, Michael Kang, Keiko Agena, and the Far East Movement. Check it out at www.youtube.com/SteveNguye nFlipHD . Websites: www.stickblade.com/ (Business website) www.imdb.com/name/nm1694548/ (IMDB website) www.youtube.com/SteveNguyenFlipHD (YouTube channel) Contact Information: E-mail: steve_nguyen@stickblade.com Thank You for taking the time to read and subscribe to Flava News Monthly NewsLetter. We would love to hear your feedback by sending your comments to Flava News. Stay tune for more interesting and exciting people that we will be introducing to you in the months to come. Sincerely, Lady Flava of Flava News

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Flava News August 2009 NewsLetter

Flava News Monthly Newsletter August 2009 In This Issue Featured Article Article Headline Article Headline Article Headline Featured Article Introducing... The Dubber Breath a.k.a THE Dubber The word Dub means to redo or rework; it is something one does when it is necessary to make alterations. This is what Breath a.k.a THE Dubber has been doing since the age of thirteen. For over two decades the Washington, DC native has played guitar and encompasses the sounds of funk, rock, reggae, go-go and hip-hop to create a unique musical stew, all his own. Breaths innovative musical spirit was enlivened through his travels and experiences, particularly in Los Angeles, CA. From 1988 to 1997 he wrote for and performed and recorded with some of the top musicians and bands in LAs rock music scene. Some of his ventures had interested major labels such as MCA, A.M and Geffen Records. Said to transcend time and be far too experimental, he and the projects with which he was involved never received due recognition. Feeling frustrated and rejected, Breath did what came naturally. He dubbed. In 1994 he began reflecting on his life, his music and his relationship with the Most High. He spent five years recapturing the essence of his enriched roots and uncovering the True. From the years he spent being hardened by aggressive, hardcore rock and being immersed in the culture of hip-hop, he longed for the soothing sounds of funk and the spiritual healing of roots reggae. As a result, he retreated to those humble beginnings and began to fuse his diverse musical influences. It was then that he rediscovered, Breath, and then that his musical style was forged. Although he continued to maintain a positive attitude and an elevated level of consciousness, Breath still felt something was missing. He knew that like his music, it was important for his soul to be renewed. So he prayed to the Most high and He answered. He, as the Ancient of Days, Allah, Jah, Yahweh, reflected his answers through Rasta, Moorish Priests, LA gangsters, Water Witches, the homeless, Africans in America, Mom and Dad, Martin Luther King Jr., Ol Dirty Bastard, Thelonious Monk, Chris Rock and Breaths guitar. The answer was revolution. The Revolution continued through Breath who by 1994 had become a member of The Dubbers of King Selassie I. The group in which Breath was elected, leader, included: two poets, Brother Rack and Lord King David, a vocalist, Brother Regis Bell and a rhythm section with Ras Gooch on drums, Prince Pepe on bass and Brother Breath on guitar. The musical movement had a powerful sound and a divine message with Rastafarian themes. However, it needed work. The Dubbers spent a year playing at LA clubs and festivals. By 1995 the group had a regular gig called The Fine Arts Workshop at The First Church of Rasta in South Central, Los Angeles. The event was held every Friday night and gave members a chance to hone their skills. At the Workshop the band spent more than a year playing with some of the most talented reggae musicians in LA. In 1997 The Dubbers of King Selassie I was hopeful and embraced the opportunity to move to the east coast. The band members packed up and headed to Washington, DC. From September 1997 to February 1998 The Dubbers played twenty out of twenty-one scheduled shows. Unfortunately, as time drew on optimism and money began to run low, and the group was forced to disband. It recorded one album, The Sufferers Party, but it was never released. Finally, Breath found himself home alone, and without a group. He heeded the compliments of those who had heard The Dubbers in its divine pageantry and those who said, The band is dope and ahead of its time. He knew that he had nothing to lose so with nothing more than his story and his guitar, he went solo. And now the world is being introduced to: THE Dubber What is being said about The Dubber's Music and Skills: First impressions make you aware that an incomparable artist has taken his position in time. THE Dubber treats listeners to a hypnotic, prophetic and soulful display of acoustics and lyricism. Traces of Simon & Garfunkle mixed with Misty in Roots emerge into a musical world view. A mystical mix of acoustics holds your full attention throughout each track. The instrumentals alone are fantastic. Max Parthas ~NWO Reviews www.MaximumImpactPoetry.com You can find out more about The Dubber by clicking the links below: The Dubber's Website The Dubber's MySpace The Dubber can be contacted at: dubber2227@yahoo.com Quick Links... 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Flava News Sponsors Jovan Roseboro Change is Possible Spike Spillberg Flava News Flava News Classified Ads "Kisha Green" Find out more about Kisha and her many projects along with her latest book "And Even If I Did" Diva Books Inc. Writer's Vibe Kisha Green Online Writer's Life Chats on Blog Talk Radio ***** "Soul Hop Movement" Soul Hop Movement Official Website ***** "Baby Oil" Baby Oil Official Website ***** "Laws of the Street" Laws of the Street Official Website ***** "Lamont Carey" Lamont Carey Official Website ***** "K.L. Belvin" K.L. Belvin Official Website Peace and Blessings, Welcome to Flava News Monthly Newsletter. Flava News is a big supporter of independent artists, community builders and independent small business owners. On a monthly basis a variety of people will be featured in this newsletter, such as: Poets/ Spoken Word Artists Singers/Song Writers/Musicians Authors/Writers/Screen Writers Show Hosts, Blog Talk Show Hosts/ Internet Show Hosts Literary Service Providers Film Makers/ Documentary Film Makers Entertainers Promoters/Event Promoters Motivational Speakers/Community Builders and so on... We hope you find the people that are featured in this newsletter interesting and will take it a step further and check out their sites and projects. Word of Mouth is a Powerful Tool...so join Flava News in spreading the word for some very deserving people. Lady Flava of Flava News Article 1 Introducing... Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya was born in Lagos, Nigeria on August 9, 1983. A few years later his family moved to America and he grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firstborn of four he was self taught in visual arts and became poetically inclined through the influence of Hip Hop. It was these arts that kept him from going under during the heartache of his youth and pains of the past. The resounding strength in his work is captivating and contagious. They are to help those who feel defeated become more than conquerors. T.C. is a graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC where he received a B.A. in Art. He is in the Marine Reserves and currently pursuing a career in Acting and Modeling. T.C. debut poetry book "Deeper Than Rhymes" Art, Love, and Poetry Description Here in lies the trials and tribulations of a tortured soul; the ups and downs and resiliency through it all. Every poem holds truth and its dynamic complexity in a simple way for the simple minded to understand. Love and hate are both present but the former is painfully prevalent throughout these works. This artistic journey will take you through the innocence of youth and spiritual growth to erotic emotions and radical views. Some lines are vulgar and others virtuous, still sincere no less. Excerpts from "Deeper Than Rhymes" Contrite If people could see things the way I see things Maybe they would understand my contrite feelings And see for a broken soul there is no healing I've looked for shelter but there is no ceiling To cover me from the rain everyday I feel the pain The Storm singles me out and it's driving me insane Who am I to blame my father who wasn't there The God I cried to who didn't seem to care My life that isn't fair or the tragedy I see clear Being denied of true love as I see it, it isn't there And I don't know where to begin my soul searching For love...lust is everywhere sex has become flirting And it's hurting m yearning for something more real In a fake world with a fake god why should I kneel? And pray for a better day when I haven't felt a sunray Only a cloud over me that will die out with me someday Sacred Mother You are my life because I wouldn't be alive without you The God I see in you is nothing but true To doubt you would be the ultimate ignorance My greatest inspiration is your strength And love so deep it makes me weep How you wouldn't sleep if we had nothing to eat Working the night shift a Mother so righteous I am forever thankful and eternally grateful A plate full of food fills my inner most being All my father provided was abuse and his semen Not seeing the beauty you are my brightest star You gave me everything I need to succeed and get far Every scar bled and tear shed was worth it No matter how bad things were growing up you make it perfect I have a sacred bond with my mom that can never be broken For you I pour my heart open in this token Title: Deeper Than Rhymes Author: Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya ISBM: 978-1-4415-4365-3 Genre: Poetry Flava Rating: 8 snaps Amazon Rating: 4 Deeper Than Rhymes is a poetry book written by Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya born in Lagos, Nigeria but raise most of his life in Charlotte, NC. Deeper Than Rhymes show cases the poetry talents of this man along with his talents as a visual artist. The poetry shared express his feelings around life, love, rejection, betrayal, loyalty, honor as a man and as a marine, his ability to defend our country to his faith or lack of, along with sharing some of his political opinions. This was a very difficult book for me to read and then review. The harshness of his feelings penetrated me, leaving me with a sense of sadness for him. He has strong views on women and sexual relations with women, strong feelings about life and the desires around death. For me there was only darkness in the book although there were a few pieces that if read separately you can feel a sense of love and endearment. Yet, I do understand that poetry is a healthy way to purge those negative feelings that we all face in life. The biggest struggle I had was to decide if this is a good or a bad read since his pieces trigger me to feel uncomfortable as a reader. I strongly believe that it is okay to be made uncomfortable in reading literature. I love to be challenged which may cause me to have a strong reaction. This book did just that. I think it would have been an easier read for me if it was written in story form than poetry. Then it would have given a little more background on the main character along with an understanding of his view points on the subjects covered and feelings expressed. In appearance, I love the book cover, what is shared on the back of the book is pretty accurate as to what you will find in the content of the book on a whole. I would have chosen a different format to the pages just to give a cleaner look to the overall presentation. This poet/ writer has his own way of sharing his feelings and telling a story with a Hip Hop flair. I believe he gets his point across...it is definitely "Deeper Than Rhymes." I loved the artwork that is shown throughout the book. It shows the depth and diversity in his talents as a visual artist. I would recommend this book to those readers that have an open mind and can accept and relate to a poet that brings the reality of life at times in a very raw fashion. T.C. speaks from his personal life experiences, but as I sit back and reflect...I understand where he is coming from and so many of us have talked about these subjects but rarely if ever have the guts to put them in print. I do look forward to reading future publications by this writer and would honestly hope that he would consider writing a novel. Lady Flava Flava News Book Reviews Deeper Than Rhymes available at: Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.aspx?bookid=63084 Article 2 Introducing... David Pablo Narvaez The B-Boy PABLO *D* of Studio Narvaez Photography is truly an Originator of Hip Hop in Seattle. With Family Roots stemming from Brooklyn & the Bronx, Pablo Danced & Choregraphed with and against some of the best known B-Boys in the World. Pablo was Known for some of the baddest Headspins, Helicopters, Thomas Flares, Power Moves and out-of-this-world Acrobatics and Freestyle Rhymin. In 1985 at Club Stallions, Pablo dominated Seattle's Bicycle Headspin record with 112 Cycles while BreakDancing to Afrika Bambaataa's "Looking for the Perfect Beat." Pablo's Crews were the Twilight Patrol, Fresh Force and most notably the Foxy De Roxy Crew. In 1987 Pablo relocated to South Florida and busted right into the Miami Bass & BreakDance scene. Since then Pablo has had the opportunity to live and Dance in Seattle, Miami, St. Louis, San Antonio, Kodiak and Phoenix. Although Pablo no longer busts the moves that he was once known for, he is launching that determination and winning attitude to the next level of his career." Keep an eye out for Studio Narvaez Photography before he's at it again! To view the amazing photographs taken by this artists with camera, click the link below: Studio Narvaez Photography Join Studio Narvaez Photography: This is a Group that takes You away from the Hustle of Everyday Life and allows You to Enjoy Wonderful Photography from the Pacific Northwest. Check out the Places and Landmarks that You didn't even know were located so close to your Home. Studio Narvaez on Facebook David Pablo Narvaez can be contacted at: havecanon@yahoo.com Article 3 Introducing... Georgio Brown Georgio Brown born in Harlem, New York to a strong proud Jamaican Immigrant father who taught him to work for his dreams and not to give up in the face diversity or defeat. With those teaching as a child, Georgio began creating his art through use of video when he was in high school in New York. His first video work started off by filming groups of teens on the corner who were rapping or dancing. This took off for him as he saw how much people enjoyed and were inspired by the video shorts he created. He also had a brief period as CEO of an independent record label with a friend where he gave service as a tour manager. He was lucky to receive the support of friends and family to follow his dreams from high school onto college. When Georgio went off to college in 1986 he sought expand his reach in the community by bringing positive Black culture to all people through Coolout Entertainment. He started off throwing Club Coolout events in the Victorian Rose house in Utica, NY. Inspired by the prosperity his sisters had found in Seattle, WA, he moved there in mid 1990 to find work and work toward his true career goals. Redirected by friends and family to follow his unique creative ability in video production, he attended Seattle Art institute for video production and through the support of the local public access center he created Coolout Network, a NW focused positive urban music culture TV magazine. Coolout Network came from the inspiration he saw in the hard work Seattle rappers (Emcees), DJs and Hip Hop dancers were putting into their art form. In April 1991 he began producing a series of shorts focusing on Seattle's Hip Hop scene. His blend of visual arts, performance arts and music into the one art medium of video turned into "Coolout Network" and he aired his art to the public on Seattle Public Access, now called SCAN. Many artists (some now of international fame) received their first TV exposure through his series. Now going on 15 years and still airing Coolout Network each week, he continues to create his art the way he sees it and in a way to inspire others to either continue their art form or pick up video arts. His talent has been procured by many organizations that see the value in his art as a medium to showcase what they do (just as is often requested from photographers and painters). In the summer of 2004, Georgio Brown and his production "Coolout Network" received the City of Seattle, Mayor's Award for Excellence in Hip Hop for his dedication to create a positive contribution to the community. His work has been shown throughout the country by leading organizations such as the Urban League, Festival Sundiata, YWCA, Think Big Foundation, Starbucks and Microsoft. It is often used for community awareness by Non-Profit performance arts programs and arts education programs. Artists themselves often seek out Georgio to capture their art so they can show others what they do. Since 1991 alone he has created over 600 Coolout Network productions and over 100 individual works for others in our community. He is able to produce his art through hard work and support from his community and the individual people who support his mission. Still proud of his Harlem/Jamaican influenced upbringing, he takes his New York drive to promote positive Hip Hop culture and boost the uplifting of his ethnicity and heritage. Georgio Brown is always down to work with artists and others in the urban community who believe in his mission and vision...18 years later you still find the man with the passion, kind heart and vision behind the camera, giving a face to the Hip Hop Culture of Seattle, WA. 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