***T.I. PERFORMS ON STAGE SALUTE THE DJS AWARDS SHOW 2015 ***

One of the most influential people in the music industry is the DJ, they control the way music or records go viral. In Atlanta there is an awards show especially dedicated to honor the DJ called “Salute The DJ Awards”, where the DJs can be recognized and appreciated for all the work they do throughout the year. This event is held at the Atrium event center in Atlanta Georgia a lot of up and coming artist perform in front of the people who hold the key to their success the DJ’s. Last year’s show Young Thug and Kcamp performed just to name a few and since then their careers have sky rocketed. So you can imagine why the up and coming artist clamor for a spot on the stage. This year’s show was a production hosted by Shanod Johnson from HNIC entertainment, Crum from 94.5 with special guest hosting from Lil Bankhead of 94.5 and DJ Holiday with this line up the bar was set. As the night progressed special guest of DJ Holiday came and blessed the stage the crowd was filled with excitement as T.I. and Hustle Gang emerged from the back.

See Video footage below. Special thanks to Ovrdatop Promo for throwing this event and inviting Queendom Productions. 

*** RAE SREMMURD*** SREMMLIFE

 2014 it was the end of flexing on many levels, we all grew tired of the flex and the fact that one of the hottest songs on that year titled “No Flex Zone” topped the charts definitely solidified it. But then of course maybe it had to do with the fact that the song was a banger with a track produced by Mike Will Made It one of the dopest producers in the industry and the fact that the rap duo Rae Sremmurd ( Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy) killed it or the remix with Nicki Minaj. All of the above in my opinion made this song a hit, but not a one hit wonder type of thing for the duo, they released another banger “ I Aint Got No Type” which is a club anthem these days, another track produced by Mike Will Made It. Wait they have an album “Sremmlife” that was just released and executive produced by the super producer as well, sounds like a recipe for success. I got a chance to catch up with Rae Sremmurd at DBS Sounds in Atlanta the day their album was released for an in store signing. The Duo was running a little late but that did not sway their fans who stayed patiently waiting to meet their favorite rappers, as time went by  Rae Sremmurd emerged from the back and entered the room. They immediately began to sign autographs and take pictures with their waiting fans, to give a visual the duo didn’t even sit down, their album was playing on the speakers and they moved along with the beats all while conversing with fans. After the frenzy died down Rae Sremmurd and their entourage ( which included Mike will Made It)came into the back room of the store where the media waited for interviews, during one of the interviews Swae Lee took off his timberland boots wrote on them customizing his shoes this showed the laid back side to them. I have to say that they were really down to earth no ego involved just genuinely cool people.

QN: What can people expect from this album?

Swae Lee: Fun, they can play it and just turn up

Slim Jimmy: They can listen to it and have a good time.

QN: Coming from Mississippi which is a tough market to come from what advice would you give other rappers trying to make it from that area?

Swae Lee: Be different if you hear someone rapping a certain way don’t do the same thing switch it up and have a different sound, so you stand out.

Slim Jimmy: Move get out of there, move to another city

QN: Where should they move to?

Slim Jimmy: Atlanta, this the best place.

If I was to give a description of the Rae Sremmurd I would definably say they have the energy of a kooler version of Kris kross. Any way make sure you get the album “Sremmlife “  for their first album it is definitely a great one, feel good, have a good time vibe.

                            

                            

                            

***EMPIRE REVIEW***

So for weeks and even months Fox has been doing promo on their new series called "Empire" who has an all star cast Taradji P Henson and Terrence Howard. Yes the "Hustle and Flow" duo are back at it and almost in the same capacity. The new series is about a record label/ company that was started by this couple Taraji and Terrence and happened to be started with drug money apparently Taraji's Character "Cookie" was sent to prison for 17 years after some sought of drug bust murder scenario goes bad. At the time of her arrest she had three sons, fast forward to the era in which the series is set and now her return from prison to an "Empire" built by her ex  husband with their sons talents, which she believes she deserves half of. I would say that from watching the first episode that the concept is dope and the story lines are compelling enough to keep you wanting to see more. One of the hottest things about the show is that all the music is produced by Timberland and are all original. Although the show idea is a bit cliche it is still a show to add to your watch list every week. 

*** LAURYN HILL, MEL B, JOURDIN DUNN, LALA ANTHONY, KANDI BURRUS, ASHANTI***

Lauryn Hill backstage of the Apollo theater  in NYC. After all these years I still love Lauryn and still awaiting her return to mainstream but for now I guess I will just keep posting about her shows an where about. Question how you you all feel about Lauryn leave a comment. 

Mel B staking strides as she leaves the XFactor in England. 

So first I luv her skirt, yes Jourdin Dunn shimmers at the Burberry store opening in Tokyo Japan. 

La La Anthony seen here a one of Atlanta's hottest clubs Prive where she hosted a night this weekend. 

Todd and Kandi wher at the 23rd Annual Family Fun Day put on by Ryan Cameron in Atlanta. 

This thanksgiving I have see a n influx of celebs and rappers giving back to the less fortunate, which is good but sometimes you have to question of its only for show, IDK anyways Ashanti was in a giving mood this past holiday as she fed the homeless. 

*** AALIYAH BIOPIC EPIC FAIL***

So this Saturday Lifetime aired the Aaliah Biopic, the actress Alexandra Shipp played the singer in the movie. The movie was produced by Wendy Williams production company and had some controversy earlier on with the family of the deceased singer not releasing any information along with being against the release of the film. Well Wendy should have listened to the family and stopped production, because the film was trash and disgrace to the legacy of Aaliyah. For one this is not just some singer that died, Aaliyah was like a sister to us all her life and death affected so many people that to do her movie required a certain type of delicate planning and casting. To me it appeared that they did not take the time to cast the movie correctly and the story line was so blah that it made me cringe every moment. Aaliyah story is so heart felt and I lacked to find a moment in the movie where it touched me because of the bad acting and the awful casting. I honestly feel this movie should be ripped from rebroadcast and put in a vault never to be aired again because it does no justice to our princess of R&B. Apparently a lot of people felt the same way, the internet has been buzzing with a criticism since the biopic aired. 

These are a few of the cast members along with the actual people, what were they thinking, then the acting was horrible. This movie was just plain disrespectful. The documentary that came after the movie aired was way better than the movie. Leave a comment let me know what you all think about the Lifetime Biopic of Aaliyah. 

*** SOLANGE AND ALAN FERGUSON WEDDING PICS, BEYONCE AND JAYZ, JANELLE MONAE, NICK CANNON, RIHANNA***

Congratulations are in order, Solange and her long time beu Alan Ferguson got married over the weekend in New Orleans. All white themed wedding is all the buzz on the internet wiping out the "breaking the Internet" porn that was short lived. The newlyweds chose a less traditional was to arrive to their wedding by opting for a bicycle as transport, I think that that was cute, they way to get married is to do what ever the hell you want and Solange did tat. 

In attendance was Beyonce and Jay Z of course the couple looked fabulous in their all white. 

Aslo at the wedding was Singer Janelle Monae, I have to say the wedding party looked truly happy fpr the couple and it wasn't to Hollywood, loving it. 

Nick Cannon and his Mother attended the Nickelodeon Halo awards this week end, Nicks mother looks great. 

Singer Rihanna was seen in out and about in NYC Soho district this week end. Question isn't it cold in NYC, why is she wearing sandals. Just saying..

***MTV EMA*** NICKI MINAJ, ALICIA KEYES, ANGELA SIMMONS, RIHANNA, NICOLE RICHIE, KEKE PALMER,

Nicky Minaj hosted the MTV EMA awards in Glascow Scotland, and I think she did a great job. 

 

Alicia Keyes performed at the EMA in Scotland, question should she be traveling like that? IDk just saying sometimes you just gotta sit one out. 

Angela Simmons at the Norwegian onesie pop up store opening in NYC. 

Rihanna seen out in Queens at the Melrose Ballroom. 

Nicole Richie and her hubby seen at the Baby 2 Baby Gala this weekend. 

KeKe Palmer on the red carpet at the Essence upfront preview event.

***2014 SOULTRAIN AWARDS** WENDY WILLIAMS, TYRESE, TAMAR BRAXTON, SEVYN STREETER, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, TANK

Wendy Williams host the 2014 Soul Train Awards this weekend in Las Vegas. 

Singer Tyrese at the 2014 Soul Train Awards

Tamar Braxton at the 2014 Soul Train Awards.

Wow Sevyn Streeter at the 2014 Soul Train Awards, she looks great almost unrecognizable. 

Michelle Williams at the 2014 Soul Train Awards, one of my favorite outfits of the night. 

Tank attends the 2014 Soul Train Awards that took place in Las Vegas this weekend, the show airs sometime this month. 

***JANET JACKSON, CIARA, BEYONCE, ERIKAH BADU, RIHANNA, DAMON WAYANS, SERENA WILLIAMS***

Janet Jackson on her Arabian princess stroll as she entered the Vogue Fashion show in Dubai, she looks amazing for her age almost look like she in in her twenties, just saying.. 

Ciara was spotted at the Topsop Topman store opening in NYC. 

also at the Topshop Topman Flagship store opening in NYC was Bey, Umm is it not cold in NY just saying these celebs make cold weather look hot, she looks fab as usual. 

Erikah Badu performing in Melbourne Australia, but why the guy in the picture look like her biggest fan, he look mesmerized. 

Screeming Happy Bday to Rihanna's Granddad who turned 86 this week it is so rare to have you grandparents around when your older so turn up RiRi with your grandpa, she celebrated this event at Philippe Chow in NYC. 

Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr. were at the after party for the movie premiere of " Big Hero " this week, they look so much alike, Damon Sr. looks great, I guess it is true black don't crack. 

Serena Williams was out at the CFDA Vogue fashion event this week, ok is it just me or does she look intimidating, those arm look like she would take a dude out. But by all means fellas don't be afraid,  that booty makes up for it she is so damn fit though. Gorgeous!!!

RIHANNA , LALA ANTHONY, PDIDDY, KANYE WEST, ANGELA SIMMONSF, ALICIA KEYES AND SWIZ BEATS, NAS , 50 CENTS

Rihanna and the rest of her Ninja turtle friends took over the streets of NYC this weekend. 

La La Anthony on the prowl as cat woman for Halloween 2014. 

Pdiddy and Kanye gave their best mean mug as the attended the Keep A Child Alive 9th annual Black Ball in NYC . 

Angela Simmons also attended the Keep A Child Alive 9th annual Black Ball in NYC . 

A pregos Alicia Keyes and her husband Swizz Beats also  attended Keep A Child Alive 9th annual Black Ball in NYC . 

Is it me or this guy never ages Nas looking an fine as always was also an attendee of the Keep A Child Alive 9th annual Black Ball in NYC . 

In other news Curtis 50 Censt Jackson releases his new SMS Audio headphones in Amsterdam this weekend. Congrats we hope they do well, it is always good to see a Black man doing big business.