DECEMBER 2011 ISSUE # 02
Kevin Powell's 11th Annual Holiday Party and Clothing Drive - Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 @ Le Poissen RougeIt's that time of the year again. Where everyone gets fresh and dipped and bring there loved one out for an evening on the town. As well as show their compassion for the homeless and unfortunate people who suffer through our New York winter months, without coats, clothing and shelter. This event is something I've been participating in, and had tremendous dedication in, the same amount of years my company been in existence.
I met, Kevin Powell as an Community Activist, on Marcus Garvey Blvd and 125th St., he used to hold a monthly community meeting/ poetry reading/ open mic in Harlem. I wasn't a writer or photographer then. Back then, I was a struggling dj looking for talented emcees. Kevin Powell made that happen that's the type of person he was. He always stayed connected via hip hop, politics, social media outlets. Its safe to call, Kevin Powell the, "IT MAN" or the "GO TO GUY", he's definitely the man with the plan. If, he doesn't has a plan he can definitely lead you to someone who does.
I don't know, what G. V. stands for but he always gives me luck among these fine ladies, wherever I go. G. V. is this navy blue suit I have I consider it my favorite suit. G. V. are the initials for men's clothing designer' Gianni Vironi. I didn't know this suit was such an attraction. The ladies looking at me, as if I'm someone important. One lady thought I was with Kevin Powell and Safe Horizon. Another, two ladies thought I was security. I never knew this suit absorbed so much power and attention.
Tonight, we have Dj Misbehavior rocking on the laptop. Lol, I like saying that... I know some of y'all djs out there still say 1 and 2's but c'mon now. Y' all wanna live in this new millennium computer generation. Let's keep it real and use the proper terminology.
Kevin Powell, got a lot goin' on here tonight. You can't never come to a, Kevin Powell party and say you ain't had a good time. An excellent example of a Kevin Powell holiday party, good time are what's going down tonight. We got open bar for about one hour going on, courtesy of Hypnotiq but don't drink it. It taste like caramel and beer, YUKK!. We got art battles courtesy of The Solo Foundation along with our main dj of the night, the legendary Dj Pete Rock. Dj Pete Rock will be here to shed some holiday cheers and mixes for the grown and sexy that came out to Le Poissen Rouge.
This just the main room but in case some of y' all get bored and feel like leaving. We got some performances poppin' off upstairs in the acoustic room.
I don't know, you can correct me if I'm wrong. Inside the acoustic room they're offering free massages courtesy of Gospa! Mobile Wellness. Which is all good? There isn't anything wrong with gettin' a massage. Everyone has stress and tension that they need to relieve. My point is, our purpose for coming here tonight is to get down on the dancefloor. Actually, our purpose for coming are to donate to the less fortunate. Being on the dancefloor of Le Poissen Rouge however, is almost like laying on a massage table. If ever, anyone would like to come to a place and unwind just to release their tension and frustration of New York City, this is the place to do it at.
Everybody, its 9 o'clock put 10 jabbz together for my main man, Heavy D who recently passed away. Then put another, 10 jabbz, together for my main man, Dj Pete Rock who's about to come on and hold it down for us for the rest of the evening.
I wanna say, thank you to Pete Rock for coming through and blessing us with his presence of greatness.... The Heavy D Tribute, The Biggie Tribute. He even went in there and did his own Pete Rock Tribute, now that's what's up.
How many people remember these jams, 17 year old, Pete Rock produced this record dedicated to his older cousin Troy Meyers "They Reminisce Over You".
What about 19 year old, Pete Rock producing this jam for Public Enemy "Shut 'Em Down Remix"
Y' all remember these too....
Nas "The World Is Yours", Run DMC "Down with the king" and I know y'all know this one. If y'all don't know, this one. I don't know, what to tell y'all. Y'all must be a crack baby or something. Or y'all, just don't like hip hop.... Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "Straighten It Out".
These were a few joints I could remember, the mighty Pete Rock playing tonight from his vault for his tribute.
Pete Rock, did his thing and went over time, right into Dj Cosi's Freedom Party. We aint gonna talk about that. You know and this is one of the reason, why I love Kevin Powell. He knows, how to keep a good thing going. Let's just say, this Le Poissen Rouge its only part one. There's an afterparty, immediately following this. You can call that part two. We're taken this party over to the eastside at Butta 415 Lafayette & E. 4th St. Pete Rock, not coming with us though.
I didn't come over right away, wanted to chill for awhile. I heard there about to have a, Torae album release party/ European Kick Off Tour. I figure let me, see what this be about before I continue.
All in all, it was a great night as usual. You'll never have a bad night with Kevin Powell, he's a cool down to earth brother to know. Don't just take my word for it. Get to know the man, yourself at www.kevinpowell.net. You'll see from there that my words are bond.
Safe Horizon is a wonderful organization that helps the victims of violence become at one and at peace with themselves again. Safe Horizon is definitely an organization, everyone should learn more about as well. You can look them up at www.safehorizon.org
They offer a lot of services to the people who need them: emergency housing, legal services, showers, laundry, wellness services, hiv/aids services, food pantry, medical care, meals and plenty more. Just get connected and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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