For You ATLiens: N.Y.E. IN Atlanta!!!! 2010

Hey Dolls & Gents well we are on the cusp of a new year..2010 that is :)Here are a few events that are going on Tomorrow night. Most of these parties are gonna cost $20-$30 bucks to get into but guarantee a GREAT Time. Broke & Boujee is 18+ and so is the party at Lavish Lounge the rest are 21+ and require a dress code..Hope you bring in the New Year with someone who you love & care about!

Get Behind It Or Get Lost: .DLH

I heard this dude about two years ago. .DLH is an upcoming rap artist & aspiring producer out of Arizona. This is my favorite song by him "I wish Kanye Was Obe Wan Kenobe" Check the song out and check his website out at http://thedlhexp.com/ ...Homie has some flow..I hope he gets discovered!

New Music: The Cool Kids "Tires" ft. Boldy James

The Cool kids have been M.I.A for a minute but I'm glad that they are back peep the video below..It was directed by Decatur Dan you can follow him on twitter at @DecaturDan.... And Aphilliates DJ Don Cannon is in the video as well, when you get a chance go to livemixtapes.com and listen to thier Merry Christmas Mixtape

Pure Dopeness = Supra Skytop II

OMG! I about drooled on the floor when I saw these...They are hella dope peep the new Supra Skytop II's this is the 2010 Spring Preview A pair of these will run you $143 US Dollars..So ima make some calls & cop these :)

Steezin On These Heathens: Amber Rose x Vibe

Now everyone know's this Diva is Beyond HOTT! Yea so what she has a stripper past, yeah so what she's bi-sexual any who she takes great pictures. And now that she is signed to Ford Modeling Agency I wish her all the success in the world..I hope she makes Kanye A happy man

Swagger Jacking = No Bueno

So rapper Diamond from Crime Mob is back with her new single "Superbad"..Im glad she's back but Swagger Jacking is a no-no...Yes I know the Industry is ruthless but damn I would wanna be creative with my music..Peep her new video she has cameo's by Tiny (T.I's wife to be), Toya(Lil Wayne's ex-wife) & Rasheeda (local atl rapper), then listen to the song "SuperBad" by A group called Sophia Fresh, they are currently signed to T-Pain's record label Nappy Boy...I think the Sophia Fresh version sounds better..But thats just me....

Merry Christmas Everyone!

So its Christmas Morning and its Cold & Rainy In Atlanta....But all is well at my house people are opening gifts and will soon eat breakfast. Today really isnt a day about giving gifts, today should be about spending time with those you cherish & hold dear to your heart. And for those who arent celebrating Christmas, Happy Holidays to you all..In case you missed it, Peep the Muppets Singing last night On Jimmy Fallon... I love Kermit & Animal they are my favorite :)

Hope Yall Are Enjoying Christmas Eve!

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Hey Dolls & Gents...So Its Christmas eve....It didnt even feel like Christmas to me until about 3 hours ago...Im hanging out with the family at my Mom's house, Everyone is eating the cookies I just baked & drinking hot chocolate. It's all smiles over here in CastleBerry Hill! I hope all of you are in good company..Enjoy 2day and tommorrow with your Family,Friends & Loved Ones & Pray for those who are less fortunate than you...Hugs & Kisses :) Peep the tree that my little sister decorated

New Video: Jay-Z "Forever Young" Ft. Mr.Hudson

Here you go Dolls & Gents the New Jay-Z Music Video..."Forever Young" ft. Mr. Husdson...Im assuming this is the 2nd Single off of the BluePrint3 Album...For you ATLiens he will be in concert @ Phillips Arena Feb. 27,2010 @ 7:00 p.m. Young Jeezy & Wale will be performing as well :)

Steezin On These Heathens: Trey Songz x Honey Mag

Trey Songz was recently interviewd by Honey Magazine...The Interview is pretty Dope! I just love Trey Songz, his voice has so much soul and depth, I think he is the new Renissance Man with his Rat Pack Swag.Go Cop the Issue and Read the interview.Peep the pics below :)

Steezin On These Heathens: Kanye West x Bathing Ape 2010

Its LOOKBOOK time again...Kanye West gets on his Model-tip for the 2010 Bathing Ape Spring LookBook..Peep the pictures below..I think its Dope! My favorite is The Purple & Yellow Sweater.... G.O.O.D Music In The Building :)

For You ATLiens: All Aspiring Actors & Actresses

There will be an open casting call tonight @ Icon Lounge. This will be for a new web show called "Colliding Pointe". Trailers will be shot in late January..Here are a few of the characteAll talent must have comic and improvisation ability. Talent will receive DVD copy, credit and meals. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

LEAD MALE 1 - ATL born and raised male - 20-25 - Street Hustler Persona

LEAD FEMALE 1 - UP North born, ATL transplant - 18 - 23 - Aspiring Video Vixen - College Student

SECONDARY MALE 1 - UP North born, ATL transplant - 21-25 - Nightclub DJ - Radio Host

SECONDARY FEMALE 1 - Miami born and raised, ATL transplant - 21-25 - Top Video Vixen - Part Time Stripper

SECONDARY FEMALE 2 - Miami born and raised - 18 - 23 - Current Video Vixen - Part Time Stripper - College Dropout

CASTING IS THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

9PM - 11PM

ICON LOUNGE (right next to VICE)
257 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, Ga

If interested in the OPEN CASTING...please RSVP @ atlantaalliance@gmail.com
please send name, age, contact information, and (2) two recent pictures

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE LOUNGE IN REGARDS TO THIS CASTING. PLEASE EMAIL ALL QUESTIONS TO THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS. rs that are needed...

For You ATLiens: Come Hang Out 12/22/09

Tuesday Night the Grand Opening Of Touch Lounge will be happening! It's a new upscale, Deboniar Lounge its right Next To Esso Night Club..The Night will defintitley be fun..This is a 21+ Event..So Dolls & Gents Come Correct , Look Fly & Come Have A Great Time..Hope 2 See You All there :)

Peep The Inside Below

The True Meaning Of Role Model!!!!

Ok Dolls & Gents I'm on my soapbox at the moment...Im tired of people calling Rihanna A role model! I understand that teenage girls amongst people of other ages listen to her music, But the whole Role Model stint is a bit too much for me...Yes the whole domestic violence thing was very unfortunate but now she recieves a Glamour Woman of Year Award for that? To me Fans doesnt = Role Model its the actions that make someone a Role Model to me Role Model in the dictionary is what?a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others, Ya people act like her but is that a great thing?....So Two interviews with rude language, then the erotic pics in GQ Magazine..


I dont know people but Fashion & Erotic are two different things....Yes She's whats hot right now so lets call her that but Role Model for young girls to aspire to I think not!

Peep Rihanna On Tattoos & Sex Below

Just 4 Laughs: Kobe,Lebron,& Lupe

I about died laughing today when I was watching ESPN I saw the new Kobe & Lebron Puppet commercial...Kobe, Lebron, Santa & Lupe Fiasco as a Blitzen the Reindeer! Comical Genius...And Lupe Fiasco is One Of The Coolest Dude's Alive.. 1st & 15th All day...Who's ready 4 the new Lupe CD? I know I am..Anywho Peep the Commercial Below

Dunkin On That Reindeer... Too Funny!

Listen Up: Diggy Simmons

Remember Diggy Simmons? Son of Rev.Run former member of Run-DMC, Little brother to Jojo,Angela, & Vanessa Simmons....Well Diggy is a mogul in the making. Diggy has his own blog called Life Of The Jet Setter and has released his 1st mixtape called First Flight. I didn't know anything about his rap career until earlier today but I guess its in his blood & Help from mentor Pharell Willams it makes sense that he's the next little dude in the game...Here's a song off the mixtape called "Truth Of Me" I think its pretty DOPE The homie has Flow....Hope People recieve the Music well :)

Peep It Below

New Video: Rihanna ft.Young Jeezy Hard

You all know I'm not a rihanna fan but anywho here is the video to her 3rd single off of Rated R. The song is called "Hard", it features CTE artist Young Jeezy, I'm glad to see him back on the screen, he's been MIA for minute..Later this year Young Jeezy along with Wale will be on the BluePrint 3 Tour With Jay-Z...Peep the video below




I just find it very odd that after the domestic violence incident she is trying to be so masculine in a way. From her gun tattoos, and how she tried to carry this bravado in the other two videos...I dont know but maybe she feels like never again will I be a victim but I think its overkill....

Couture Divo: Chester French In Vogue

The Pop-Rock band who is currently signed to Pharrell Williams Record label Star-Trek was featured in January's Issue of Vogue.It is already available for sale.Im dying to hear some new music from them. Peep the pictures below and thier last music video

New Music: Ester Dean "Ya Right"

Ester Dean is the newest member to the Zone 4. family, Polow Da Don's record label. She started out as a song writer but is now on the scene as a solo artist.

She has written many great songs this year such as Ciara's "Never Ever" and Keyshia Cole's "Make Me Over". She currently has her 1st single out "Drop It Low" ft. Chris Brown. This may be her 2nd single, I hope it is, I think the song is dope and the beat is great Check It Out!

Get Behind It Or Get Lost : J-Lie

J-lie an up and coming rapper who is currently based in Atlanta. I think he's dope because he thinks outside the box musically, he's always coming with a new sound. I remember the very 1st song I heard by him was Forever with La-Ron and after that I kept looking for new music. Soon enough I found it, and it was closer than I thought.Peep the Interview Below for More



1.Tell Me about you & your love for hip-hop...


I started rapping seriously when I was about 17. I was born in New York, raised in LA, and now I'm here in ATL just working and building up my musical resume. I decided to dedicate my life work to music when I decided to leave college on a athletic soccer scholarship. I'm 23 years old and my mother is from South Korea and my father is from South Africa. If I wasn't doing music, I would either be a professional soccer player or own a sneaker boutique.



2.What seperates you from other artist? At the current moment who else is in a leauge with you, other artist of your calliber?


The biggest thing that separates me from the relevant artists in hop hop today is my nationality and background. Although I am half Asian and half African, the Asian culture has no American heroes relevant in their race. (as far as hip hop & R&B goes) so I am here to handle that! I am also very cultured and diverse from the simple fact of growing up in 3 of the biggest cities in the United States. The category I put myself in as an artist, there's not many current or active artist other than Fabolous (but even he represents that "hood"mentality). Nelly was one of the hottest rappers of our time and was diverse but even his music is not paid attention to as much so there's room for me and I'm ready.


3.What artist are your inspiration? What songs are in constant replay at the moment?

The only artist that has inspired me my whole life is Tupac Shakur. His wisdom, beliefs, and message hit home for me and he has always been my favorite artist, poet, and revolutionist. I stay with "All Eyes on Me" book 1 & 2 in my car disc changer. I hate to out date my interviews but right now the hottest songs out to me are "Baby By Me" 50 cent feat. Ne-Yo, "Sex Therapy" by Robin Thicke, & this unrealeased track from me, LaRon, & Nonstop called "Freak In The Sheets".



4.Where do you fit into hip-hop right now? Do you ever feel solo-dolo trying to make it?

It's funny cause I've noticed a lot people in the entertainment industry will help someone to a certain level. Once you become a threat to their stardom or spotlight then you become competition and all that other stuff can go out the door. It's a harsh industry but if you're not built for that then I'd say you're choosing the wrong path. I honestly don't want to fit in though, I wanna open a gate for new artists that are just who they are and don't have to change their whole wardrobe, hairstyle, lifestyle, or music at that to become successful.

5.We all know that the industry is ruthless, what things are key that any artist needs to survive?

God, a strong team, and a heart of steel. People that hate on what you're doing most likely want to be doing what you're doing. Today, everyone's a critic so you have to be able to take the good with the bad and the dark with the light.



6.I see you love tattoos, As Do I...What does tattoo art mean to you? How do you feel about people who get pointless tattoos?


It's a wonderful way for me to express myself. I confide in the music I create but also find body art as a therapy. They all have a story and have separate meaning behind each and every one. They are for me, not for the the world. Almost like my diary or autobiography. Pointless tattoos? I mean it's obvious, you get what you pay for! Someone got the "hook up" of $30 tattoos, I promise it's going to look like a $30 tattoo! But really, I just say make sure it has meaning and thought. Don't get them just because its a fad right now. A lot of people don't realize there it is a lifestyle for body art.

One of his many tattoos


7.Do you have any upcoming projects or shows?


Yes. I am actually going to drop another mixtape first quarter (around January/February). I am also working on a project with Nonstop (Konvict) and LaRon (Rowdy) which will also drop around February/March. Shows: I have about 3 lined up for All Star Weekend in Dallas, TX for the NBA. My next ATL performance will be Jan 22 with Wiz Khalifa and FatKidsBrotha. Just keep posted on my facebook, myspace, or twitter.

His Latest MixTape
http://babyyu.urbanradioondemand.com/podcast/jliefinal.mp3


8.Who are your supporters, affiliates, & label mates who you work with?


Eminem is none of those to me but he is the best rapper alive so I have always wanted to get a verse from him. (one day). I will have a song with Lloyd before the summer of 2010. Whoever else I work with, I'm all open for collaborations I'm not too picky - its good for the fans.

9.How can people get in contact with you?

www.myspace.com/jlie
www.twitter.com/jlie
www.facebook.com/jliemusic

Peep is last show he did in Atlanta