Case of the MonDaYs

This past monday after my rehearsal with Gritz & JellyButter I went by [Kat's Cafe].  My homie Maurice Sims of 27 Wayz Entertainment hosts a comedy event there every Monday.

I know Mondays can be rough, so come out and laugh @ The Comedy Depot, each and every Monday.

When I went, they were roasting the host and it was so funny!!! I recommend you check it out.

Funniest joke of the night, "Throw some cheese on nem grits!" Hilarious...lol

SaVe yO souL THIS SuNDaY

ShaLeYah & [PROTON] on the same show...at last! Rita J & Brooke "Viosocialist" Alford also performing!

This SuNDaY @ 7:30 pm

sHow Starts @ 8:00 pm

Where: CENCi ~ 1259 Glenwood Ave ~ Atlanta, GA 30316

Live BAnd: Gritz & Jelly BuTTer

DJ Larmarrouse will spin from 10 - 12

Fusing HiP Hop &  SouL

The ReaL Ms. JaCKson

KeiSha JaCKoN...This sista is a "trail blaizer for the Atlanta soul movement." But don't get it twisted! KeiSha is international, check her show schedule and you'll see show dates in Russia, Italy, Africa and anywhere else she pleases to go.

I met Keisha through a friend. When I finally sat in on one of her rehearsals with a group she founded [One Voice] I was amazed at her musical talent and repertoire. Her ear is sharp and quick. Subsequently, KeiSha became my vocal coach. Music is first nature for Ms. Jackson, daughter of outspoken singer Millie JAckson. Keisha continues to work with some of the biggest names in R & B, Neo-Soul & Hip-Hop.

I was honored when Keisha asked me to sing background vocals for her in Italy and most recently @ her "All-Star Birthday Bash." It was at SugarHill, Easter Sunday night. There were special guest performances by Anthony David, CoupeDeVille Theory, Danielle Moore, COCO Brown and DJ Cutmaster Swiff was spinning. Joi hosted the event. Dawn McClain and Gee Gee also helped out on background vocals. I had a blast!

My mom and grandmother came to watch the show. They were in town visiting from Houston, TX. My folks were completely out of their element but it was really cool to have them there. It meant the world to me because we're usually thousands of miles apart. 

I am learning so much from Keisha. She's a dynamic seasoned singer, songwriter, performing artist & vocal coach. Like Andre 3000 said, "She fire on 'em vocals....she ain't scarred to sang." 

Sol Fusion @ SugaR...SWEET!

Sol Fusion has always had a special place in my heart, I would go faithfully. Then my friend Ona Femi aka Kellie Woods started working with J. Carter on the Sol Fusion events.  Eventually, J. Carter became co-owner of club [SugarHill] and the rest is history.

This Sol Fusion was extra special because I went to support my friend [BROOKE "Viosocialist" ALFORD]....the dopest violinist I know!  Brooke did her renditions of Deja Vu & Buy You a Drank. It was hot ya'll! Brooke is such a classy sista. You can check her out this Sunday at our event @ CENCi 4/6 8:00.

Of course the party was bangin too.  To top it off Teedra Moses performed around 1:15am. She was worth the wait. She had a great tone to her voice, very dainty, edgy and sexy. I witnessed the entire performance from the DJ booth. This sista could stop singing at any moment and the crowd was shouting every word. Teedra moved the crowd like Moses reincarnate.

Shout out to Cocktails, DJ Jamad, Anthony David, J Carter, Brooke Alford, Antoine Knight, Sabrina of [Slick & Rose] and Salakida...all of which were in the building. 

APACHE the Native's Tongue

If you haven't heard of Choir Boy, Malachi, Mark Nelson, and Algebra then you probably haven't been to Apache Cafe on a Wednesday night. Every Wednesday @ [APACHE] on 3rd street downtown, there is an open mic. This event is hosted by the talented funny painter, Corey Whitehead. 

Anyone who claims to be a singer/performing artist must grace this stage and get the people's approval. These performing artists can be found doing their thing at many venues within and outside of Atlanta. 

Last night I did my rendition of ErykaH's Bag Lady that seemed to resonate with the crowd. Although I thought it was cool, I always know there's room for improvement. I can be my hardest critic...I'm never satisfied. Watch me do me @ Apache next week!