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"RAP MOGULS" AT ROSES DREAM
Guess who's back??? After a short hiatus, DMV promoter Dre "All Day In The Paint", has brought
his influential open mic showcase (now christened "Rap Moguls") back to Rose's Dream. This event takes place
every Monday and is co-sponsored with Den Den "The Boss" of BBU Enterprises. Last week it was a packed
house, and was highlighted by Kool Robb (in addition to his co-hosting responsibilities) turning in an impressive performance
on the mic. Also in the building were Mz. Kitten, EA, Cupcake, and Dyfor Entertainment.
"IT'S ALL LOVE" COOKOUT 2010
Dre "All Day In The Paint" hosted his 16th annual "It's All Love" Cookout (The DMV's
longest running cookout) at Fort Washington Park. Like most of Dre's events, everything was first-class, and a lot
of DMV superstars were in attendance to enjoy the free food (including Alaska King Crab legs). The cookout offered something
for everyone - whether you were there to socialize or politic. For more information about Dre's upcoming events
(like the Dipset show at Club 24 on July 31st) go to: www.dmvtmz.com.
SOUTHEAST
SLIM COOKOUT 2010
Last weekend was Southeast Slim's annual cookout held at Fort Lincoln Park. The event was sponsored
by Hitter Quitter Records and Fifth Elements Productions. The cookout had plenty of eye candy, nice weather, free food and
drinks, oh yeah - did I mention eye candy? Southeast Slim is one of the best and most prolific rappers in the DMV. Slim
is also a beast behind the boards - he has produced numerous hit records for Wale (and other local artists). Be on the
lookout for Southeast Slim's upcoming new album entitled Southeast Central. For more information go to: www.hitterquitter.net; or www.southeastcentral.com
"KEYS
2 THA CITY" OPEN MIC
Every Monday Young Sleep and Troy "Trillion Cutz" bring you the "Keys 2 Tha City"
Open Mic at the Island Cafe. This event spotlights some of the best rappers, DJ's, and producers in the DMV.
Last Monday the award-winning group Likeblood was in the house to shoot their new video "202 Boyz". The
show also featured performances by Gordo Brega, Lil Rap, K-Beta, Cedes (formerly Lady Venom), Angie B, Cousin Bubb,
Garvey "The Chosen One", Gerreddi, Catastraphy, Dutchess, and Young Sleep who performed his new single "Whole
Hood Bang".
GARVEY "HARD HAT AREA" VOL. 1
Garvey "The Chosen One" and his producer Rico Anderson of Triple Team Entertainment had
a party to celebrate the release of Garvey's new CD Hard Hat Area Volume 1. This wasn't your average listening
party - it had tattoo artists, ice sculptures, a model call, an open bar, and DJ Flexx from WPGC kept the dance floor packed
all night. You can pick up Hard Hat Area at a Downtown Locker Room (DTLR) location near you.
Den Den of BBU Enterprises and Dre "All
Day In The Paint" teamed up to create one of the biggest industry shows of the year. This event, which was
dubbed "16 Bars From Greatness", featured performances by Bossman (one of B-More's best rappers), Whitefolkz (just
signed with Sony Music), Eezy Money, Gerreddi, and Luegar. In attendance were representatives from Grand Hustle Records,
who were in the building checking out the DMV talent.
THE OY BOYZ &
UCB IN OCEAN CITY
The DMV invaded Ocean City with full force. The Go-Go band UCB, fresh off of their
MTV Awards appearance, and rap heavyweights the Oy Boyz, performed live at Castaways (64th Street on the Bay). UCB started
the night off playing before a packed house (big ups to everyone that came down from DC, and also to the folks from UM
Eastern Shore). After the first set the Oy Boyz hit the stage to perform several hits from their new CD. Then UCB
returned accompanied by the incredible vocals of Ms. Kim (from Rare Essence). Their version of "Run This Town" was
crazy, then they shut it down with the classics "Pieces of Me" and "Sexy Lady". It was a totally drama-free
night - shouts out to Envious Couture and Suni for putting together a great event.
THE BIG B ALBUM RELEASE COOKOUT Big B and Den Den (The Boss) had a celebration to announce Big B's latest album The Southside
of Maryland. The event featured a car wash and free food. The entertainment was provided by Relentlezz Dre, several artists
from the BBU family, and of course Big B himself. The new album is available for download on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Napster.
For more information go to: http://www.myspace.com/BIGB301
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