HUE MAN BOOK STORE PRESENTS: The Debut Release & Book Signing of “LOVE YOURSELF FIRST”

Marva Allen owner of the historic Hue Mann Bookstore and author Delvon Johnson are proud to present the highly anticipated book release of “Love Yourself First” on January 27, 2012 at Hue Mann Bookstore in Harlem, NY. Attendance is by INVITE ONLY.

Delvon Johnson is a critically acclaimed author from Newark, NJ. His debut novel, Love Yourself First received five stars on Amazon. This fictional piece is a compelling and explosive novel that demonstrates how one’s decisions can often create consequences that you may not be prepared to live with. Critics have compared his writing ability to E. Lynn Harris. In March, the author is slated to commence a ten-city tour to promote the release. www.delvonjohnson.com

The crème de la crème of the literary and entertainment industry will be in attendance to support this release and author Delvon Johnson on this momentous occasion. Publisher: World Audience Publications

Confirmed Attendees Include: Stanley Bennett Clay (actor, director, playwright), James Earl Hardy (award-winning author of the B-Boy Blues fiction series) DJ Baker (host of the longest-running LGBT radio program in America,) Lee Soulja (performance artist and Broadway stage actor), Frank Romano and filmmaker Alan Baxter to name a few.

Fight AIDS Dec. 19 At Da Doo Dirty Show Benefit!

New York City's incomparable Billie's Black Restaurant is hosting a live benefit broadcast of DJ Baker's Da Doo-Dirty Show to support the Campaign To End AIDS. This star-studded event is sure to chase away winter's chill as I join DJ and a veritable who's who gathering of luminaries from the LGBT community. The Campaign To End AIDS is working hard every day to prevent the preventable and bring the modern-day plague of HIV/AIDS to a close forever. As the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) reports, the epidemic is devastating minorities--gay, straight, male and female alike--at a rate previously unknown in the modern world. The crisis is worsening, and the time to act is now. You can purchase your tickets to this fabulous event here, and make a difference in a struggle that affects us all. See you there on December 19th. Billie's Black is located at 271 W.119th Street, take a B or C train to 116th Street. The shows begin at 7 and 9 PM.

DJ Hero Launches

By DERRIK J. LANG

(AP)

While working on "DJ Hero," DJ Z-Trip nearly broke the upcoming rhythm video game.
For one of his musical contributions to the "Guitar Hero" offshoot, the mash-up maestro crafted a strand during his mix of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise" and Justice's "Genesis" that would have required wannabe disc jockeys to scratch on the game's turntable-shaped controller for several seconds. The developers at FreeStyleGames told him it wasn't gonna happen.

"They were like, 'Yeah, we love that tune, but that moment where you are extending that scratch for those eight bars, we can't actually do that because the game will not allow it,'" said DJ Z-Trip. "You can't hold a scratch for that long. They had a laundry list of stuff you could and could not do because of the game's logistics, and that was one of them."
DJ Z-Trip — whose real name is Zach Sciacca — relished the task of creating three original tracks that would be both interesting to listen to and challenging to mimic. He's one of several DJs providing their mixes and likenesses to "DJ Hero," the Activision-published music game set for release Oct. 27 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Wii.

"I've never made a song with gameplay in mind," said DJ Z-Trip. "That was a brand new concept to me where you have to make a song, have it sonically be something, if you close your eyes, that connects at all the right parts. I had to really rethink about how to put in something that wasn't abstract and weird but would still work with the flow of the tune."
Unlike "Guitar Hero" or "Rock Band," which usually feature unaltered tunes, "DJ Hero" is comprised of over 90 tracks mixed by DJs specifically for the game, such as a DJ Jazzy Jeff mash-up of LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells" and The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony," and a mix of Bel Biv DeVoe's "Poison" and the Beastie Boys' "Intergalactic" by the late DJ AM.
"I'm glad that he's in the game," said DJ Z-Trip of DJ AM, the celebrity spinner who was found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an accidental drug overdose on Aug. 28. "It's been really hard to process AM's passing because he was a friend. I'm glad that his legacy is able to live on, but it's tough. It's been a tough thing to process for me."

Playalong music games continue to be a popular genre among gamers. Both "The Beatles: Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero 5" were among the top 10 best-selling games in September, according to market researcher NPD Group. Besides "DJ Hero," other rhythm games set for release this later this year include "Lego Rock Band," "Band Hero" and "Guitar Hero: Van Halen."
On the Net:
http://www.djhero.com

It’s Always Best on the SEVENTH!!!

Seventh Day, Seventh Sign and Seventh Cruise… for the past 7 years, James Saunders has presented the White Party Cruise around Manhattan.

On Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:59pm EST over 300 Moonlight Cruisers dressed in their best summer white outfits, took a 4-hour bon voyage on the “Spirit of New York” creating great memories and dancing the night away until sunrise.

Event Producer Laurence P. returned after a year hiatus. The evening was hosted by Comedienne Tammy Peay with her special guest DJ Baker of The Doo-Dirty Radio Show. After Moonlight Cruisers dined at the buffet, they were entertained with live performs by R&B and the first female artist signed to Def Jam Alyson Williams, recording artist the SEXY Dy’Ari and we Party with B – Baron. The music was pumping and heard on all 3-decks by the amazing DJ Calvin Smith, DJ Styles, DJ Andre Collins & DJ TeaseNYC while the WPMC exotic dancers took the stage. A big shout out to the Best Dressed Winners.

Special thanks to the Entertainment Cruises Staff, Margret Stapleton, Dallas and Clyve, the WPMC Staff; Greg, Josh, Jerome, Robert D., Tim, Lydia, Lisa, Rodney, Macho, Jason and Richard the VIP Circle Coordinator. VIP Giftbags provided by Ambermag.com, Mizani hair products, ZenBiz Travel and Black Aids Media Partnership (BAMP). Video by Derron Cook of Motionphics Studios.

All photos courtesy of Dex Star G. The Peoples Photographer

For additional information go to: www.umenent.com or www.nubiandreams.com.

White Party Moonlight Cruise 2009

For the last 7 years, party promoter James Saunders has presented a cruise around Manhattan called the White Party Moonlight Cruise. On Saturday, August 1, 2009 the luxurious yacht “Spirit of New York” will be the place to be for the Grown and Sexy. Enjoy a
moonlight adventure with special friends, create new memories and dance the night away with DJ Fred Pierce & DJ Calvin Smith.

Photo By Dexstar G. The Peoples Photographer

The evening is hosted by Celebrity Comedienne Tammy Peay and the voyage includes live performances with Musical Guests: Alyson “Just Call My Name” Williams, Dy’Ari, Baron and White Party Moonlight Dancers

Buy your ticket now before they are sold out.
VIP Tickets and General Admission both are available.
Visit www.umenent.com for additional information.

See Ya There!!!