Drake, Cudi, Wale in GQ...

As 2009 comes to end, a fan of music, not just hip hop, can only look back and appreciate some of the new artists that have graced the world with their musical talents. I'm speaking of the artists by the name of Drake, Kid Cudi, and Wale. In the upcoming issue of GQ magazine, the three new comers speak on how they have killed the persona of gangsta rap by talking about things other than street life. The article is a good read and you cannot sleep on these three! In focus, Drake has the most anticipated album of 2010 with his first studio album titled Thank Me Later due out in mid-February with features including The Dream, Pharrell, Jay-Z, Kanye West and more. If his mixtape So Far Gone created this new era of music imagine what he will do with A-list features. He continues to put out new music every other day and it's only getting better. You can get some of his new tracks off his blog, http://www.octobersveryown.blogspot.com/. STOP SLEEPING!

ONE FOR ONE

If you are a resident of Los Angeles, I would hope by now you are familiar with TOMS Shoes and the founder, Blake Mycoskie's vision. The company's motto is One for One, meaning with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Since their beginning in 2006, TOMS shoes has given over 150,000 pairs of shoes and with your support they are planning to double that number by this year! This is a great cause to support! You can visit http://www.tomsshoes.com/ for more information on the company, retail locations, and how you can get involved with the movement.

L.A. PRIDE Is Less Than A Month Away...

Christopher Street West is Proud to present LA PRIDE – the 39th annual Los Angeles LGBT PRIDE Celebration taking place in the City of West Hollywood, June 12-14, 2009.

LA PRIDE FESTIVAL Saturday June 13 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight, Sunday June 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. San Vicente between Santa Monica and Melrose

All are invited to come out and show their Pride at one of the most exciting PRIDE Celebrations in the country as Christopher Street West launches their latest three-year vision – “PRIDE 365: Power. Passion. Purpose.” Thousands of festival attendees are expected in the heart of West Hollywood to revel amongst world-class headlining entertainment (previously featured artists include: Olivia Newton John, Joss Stone, Joan Jett and the premiere of the music video “Hollywood” by Madonna). In addition to lively dance pavilions with music spun by some of the hottest DJ’s in the country, a new layout of festival grounds boasts food, drink, socialization, community programming and unique exhibitors, all hosting a diverse spectrum of activities to entice the entire LGBT family. Together, as a united force, the LGBT community has the power to ignite the change it desires to see. The LA PRIDE Festival offers an opportunity for all who gather and be celebrated, entertained, educated and encouraged in finding new ways of generating Pride values for greater equality and social acceptance. Festival admission, inclusive of entertainment venues and dance pavilions, is still just $20 per day -- or $15 per day with advance purchase from LAPRIDE.org.

LA PRIDE PARADE Sunday June 14, steps off at 11:00 a.m & Silent Celebration Sunday June 14 at 12:00 noon Santa Monica between Crescent Heights and San Vicente

Want Breakfast?????

The Griddle Cafe in WeHo is the perfect place to come and splurge for breakfast! Fantastic menu with very unique and original dining options that satisfy that morning grumble!

Open 7 days a week

Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sat & Sun: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

7916 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046

(Corner of Sunset and Fairfax)

For more info check out

www.thegriddlecafe.com

Jazz Reggae Fest '09 is Finally Here!

This memorial day weekend brings us the much anticipated Jazz Reggae Festival '09! Artists like Erykah Badu, Leela James, and De La Soul will be performing! Come out and show your support for a great event. Tickets are $25 and well worth it. The event will take place in the heart of Los Angeles on the UCLA campus. Check out jazzreggaefest.com for complete details.

Enjoi!

COLDPLAY 'LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHT'

Coldplay is back with another LIVE album.


The track list:
01. Glass Of Water
02. 42
03. Clocks
04. Strawberry Swing
05. The Hardest Part---Postcards From
06. Viva La Vida
07. Death will Never Conquer
08. Fix You
09. Death And All His Friends


Download the live album for free at http://www.mediafire.com/?dhzyxx2ovio
Enjoi!