OLYMPICS!!!!

For everyone that watches the Olympics remembers 1996 Olympics...amazing talent and some of the best athletes that have ever competed. Well, 2008 will challenge that. My good friend Hyleas Fountain has made the USA team and will compete in China this year!!! I'm beyond excited and that is why she devotes a blog all to herself...complete with pics. I also got a chance to watch her compete on USA last night during the TEAM USA trials...if it comes on again, watch it. She's a beast!! She beat Jackie Joyner-Kersee's record in the heptathlon 100-meter hurdles, clocking 12.65 seconds ....AMAZING!

Love you Hyleas!! :D

so blessed to know this woman... b.ease.e

GET READY!!! :D

J*DaVey's album in stores July 1st! I'm promoting this because you know i love them...and i want you to love them too lol

One time for your miiiiind...

love love
it's FRIDAY..HOT and I'm lovin it.

Just dropping through...it's amazing how much work I've been getting...got 5 interviews STILL to write and an interview to conduct in about 30 minutes..so while i continue to prepare for Giant Panda's piece...relax, stay cool and those I will see in about 24 hours...b.ease.e

that cooool summer jam ;)

WORD?!

That's probably what you're thinking as i slide back into full effect..
YES! I, can do that :)
Lots of updates..and my time away was spent writing, interviewing (reversed) and simply contemplating my life and the work I do. I've picked up some PR work for some artists...Iman Willaims...and Dexter Kendrick (homeboy from when i was 4ft tall). So look out for them.

AUTHENTIC! i guess i should give you a taste of the logo, huh? This will be EVERYWHERE!!! :D Thank you to Lamar (graphic designer) in Detroit who worked so hard on the design and the many images i had to verbally explain to him...he achieved exactly what was in my mind. love.

Updates on the events in October:

October 17, 2008:

• G Lounge: 6pm-9pm, Opening Reception...we just might stay there and kick it...or go somewhere else to kick off the weekend!October 18, 2008:

October 18, 2008:

• As of right now, the location for the summit will be held at Zion Baptist Church...However, We are also considering Irvine Auditorium on UPenn's campus as well. Those times will not change and it will be from 1-5pm...with a break in between. Celebrity panelist and entertainment, providing the location.
• Later on that evening will be the Benefit Concert! We selected F.U.E.L. , then someone bought ALLLL the dates for October. Then we selected Solmssen Court on UofArts campus..and someone booked those dates too! So, have no fear...the venue will be announced soon for the concert. But, it will start at 9:30 with doors opening at 8. Tix will be 20 at the door...10 if you know Megan or I! :D
  

I hope you are excited about this....we are confirming artists everyday and they are spread out all over the country...new energy is what we are trying to create and bring to Philadelphia.

Also...Authentic is taking a chance and in August, we will host our first monthly party at Ms. Tootsie's Lounge. It has a classic look and intimate in atmosphere...not sure what we will call this event, but it'll be something tasty ;)
...so more details on that later..but we will feature a new DJ every event..female of course!
They are offering us a Wednesday for trial purposes..
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In the meantime...I've been connecting with some amazing artists..most recently, I've interviewed Simone (Nina Simone's daughter), Dave Ghetto (MC from Camden, NJ...toured with The Roots), Georgia Anne Muldrow (amazing artist/producer...most recently wrote, sung and produced the track Master Teacher on Erykah Badu's new joint...working to bring her to Philly...you will LOVE her, promise)
On top of that..I've been pitching freelance articles to Wax Poetics :) Praying that something will come with my efforts to woo the editor lol
My brain is full...been thinking far too much and my senses are tapped out. I need some sleep lol But, i'm enjoying this ride...and come December I'll be blogging from Brazil...so it will all be worth it :)

As always...a track to bless you properly.
b.ease.e

doing away with...

Because i'm a perfectionist...and all about representation, especially if my name is attached to it. It has been decided that there will be no launch event the month of June. Venues are not working out and their are so many events in Philly that month, we don't want to rush or be overshadowed. So, our time will officially be in October..the weekend of the 17-19th. Those dates are official and the 17th..which you all will be invited to will be at G Lounge...that location is official as well. :)

So, thank you for joining me on this journey! It's been real...really real lol

We will be doing some spotlights through out the summer to create a buzz...and since you have been aware of Authentic from her birth...you can spread the word when you see our logo...that you knew about it since jump! lol

Save the Dates!! October 17th-19th..Philadelphia, PA!
The Face of AIDS Awareness Weekend

If you are an artist reading this: visual or musical...hit me up. Most have already been commissioned to be apart of this amazing weekend. But, there is always room for more...PLUS! I'm looking for live artists for our benefit concert that Saturday the 18th.

connect with me
b.ease.e

I've been on my groove-thang all day! Enjoy

J*Davey, Jaguar Wright and Me...Saturday night: Black Lily 08

These are some pics that my homie took while we "worked" the Black Lily Film and Music Festival. The only interview I got was with J*Davey..but that was quite ALRIGHT with me. Anyone that knows me knows that I mention their name at least once a day ;) So...i was on cloud nine that evening lol So, enjoy this track...No More... b.ease.e

shout OUTS! and yet...another launch change

so...my paper chase of TRACE Magazine has ended
thanks to the artist and
fellow lady blogger Lichiban
Who will also be one of our many featured visual artists during our Face of AIDS weekend in October.

-break!-
I just want to say thank you to all who have put up with me, authentic and the many changes i have had to make due to venues..other events going on at the same time..managers not returning our phone calls, etc. etc. I'm just going to say that the launch date is still June 20th..and the location will be determined this week...we just have to wait for a definite YES!

Also...our logo is finished..and it is FRRREEESH!!!! Can not wait to post it!

So, as this week progresses..more posting will occur. We are working at rapid speed, doing a lot of everything and the launch has taken us longer than expected, BUT it will be worth it no doubt.

So, click on Lichiban and if you're in NYC check out her events coming up.

Also, this musical HOTNESS performed at the 2nd Annual Black Lilly Film and Music festival on Saturday and killed it!! Take a listen.



much love,

b.ease.e