2008 Velocity Awards-Nov 15 N DC

Southeast Boy Productions, L.L.C. in association with Velocity Magazine is proud to present the Velocity Magazine Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of Independent Artists in the worlds of Music / Stage and Film.


The Velocity Magazine Awards will be an annual event that will celebrate those individuals that continuously provide outstanding entertainment products (CD’s, Films, Theatrical Presentations and Fashion) without major record label or film studio support or assistance

Velocity Magazine is an Independent Publication based out of the Washington D.C Metropolitan Area and is published by Southeast Boy Productions L.L.C. which is the company behind the critically acclaimed independent Film, The Ties That Bind. It is Southeast Boy Productions honor to create an Award Show that will recognize the Independent Artist of not only the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, but rather ALL areas as well. “The submission policy is open to all Independent Artist” says Anthony Anderson, Editor of Velocity Magazine and Owner of Southeast Boy Productions L.L.C.



The Velocity Magazine Awards will certainly be the talk of the town for months to come, especially with a planned Production that will rival that of the traditional Award shows.



On Wednesday, August 27,2008 The 2008 VELOCITY MAGAZINE AWARDS NOMINEES were announced:

After weeks on receiving over 125 submissions from some of the BEST Independent Singers / Rappers / Actors and Directors, we have the 2008 Velocity Magazine Awards Nominees ready to take over Washington D.C. in a Red Carpet Extravaganza that will be the talk of the town for years to come. The Event will be LIVE on November 15, 2008 from the prestigious ARC Theatre located in Washington D.C., this is going to be one hell of an evening..if you dont think so....just look at the Nominees


BEST R&B ALBUM
EXPOSURE – JESSE O
IT'S A NU DAE – TIA DAE
THE PRELUDE – E THE R&B HIP HOP ROCKSTAR
WHYTE CHOCOLATE – DARLETTE GAYLE
WONDERLAND – DAHRIO WONDER

BEST RAP ALBUM
CAN YOU HEAR US NOW – LISSEN
GET BIGG (THE MIX TAPE) – L.B.
HE IS ALIVE – SHA-MEL SHILOH
LAYERS: MY IDENTITY STRUCTURE – E-SKILLZ
TAE BARZ WAS HERE – TAE BARZ
THE CHOSEN ONE - KONSHENS

BEST MALE R&B ARTIST
DAHRIO WONDER
E – THE R&B HIP HOP ROCKSTAR
J ROME
KEVIN ROSS
M.O.E.

BEST FEMALE R&B ARTIST
DARLETTE GAYLE
GINA ROSE
NIQUE
TIA DAE

BEST MALE RAP ARTIST
EAZE-UP
FOSTER CHILD
KONSHENS
MAGNUM DOLLARS
SHA-MEL SHILOH
TAE BARZ

BEST FEMALE RAP ARTIST
LIKA JOON
LONNI MCFADDEN
MADAM MADON
SHY THORO

BEST GROUP
ALORIOUS
DEN'D PRODUCTIONS
G FELLAZ
LIKE BLOOD
LISSEN

BEST ALTERNATIVE ARTIST
ALORIOUS
BARON
MISTER WRIGHT
NIQUE
SCHATAR "HOTTIE" SAPPHIRA

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
DUNKS N MY HOODY – TAE BARZ
I'M TRYIN – TIA DAE
LIKE US – LIKE BLOOD
MONEY MAKER – L.B.
SO GOOD TO YOU – DARLETTE GAYLE

BEST FILM / STAGE PLAY
A CHANGE IS COMING
JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT
LIKE FATHER LIKE SON
SAFEHOUSE
SUBTLE SEDUCTION

BEST DIRECTOR
BRUCE ODAMS & JAMES TANNER – TEMPORARY DREAMS
CHRISTOPHER NOLEN – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
LINDSEY CHRISTIAN – JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT
MALIK POLLARD – THE TIES THAT BIND
MICHAEL MCCORKLE – A CHANGE IS COMING

BEST ACTOR
DELON HOWELL – THE TIES THAT BIND
ERIC LANE – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
MICHAEL FIELDS – A CHANGE IS COMING
ROBERT MIANO – SAFEHOUSE
WOOD HARRIS – JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT

BEST ACTRESS
JACI WILLIAMSON – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
LORI LEWIS – THE TIES THAT BIND
MONIQUE CAMERON – JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT
NICOLE PETTIS – THE TIES THAT BIND
SETRANIQUE CLAWSON – A CHANGE IS COMING

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
ALEX THOMAS – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
ANDRE STRONG – JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT
CLAYTON MYERS – SAFEHOUSE
DAI BOGGAN – THE TIES THAT BIND
SIMEON HENDERSON – SUBTLE SEDUCTION

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
APRIL WATTS – THE TIES THAT BIND
BUFFIE "THE BODY" CARRUTH – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
ELIZABETH ABRAHAM – SUBTLE SEDUCTION
ERICA CHAMBLEE – JAZZ IN THE DIAMOND DISTRICT
TANDREA PERCY-JARRETT – THE TIES THAT BIND

BEST COMEDIAN
BIG MO
CHICO THE COMEDIAN
HOWARD G
MIKE BROOKS
MIKE VON
SAMPSON

BEST RADIO / TALK SHOW
DA DOO DIRTY SHOW – D.J.BAKER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
HIP HOP OUR WAY RADIO – CHARLES MAJOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
THE T-TIME SHOW – TYI FLOOD, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Noah's Arc Movie Week pt 2

The time has finally come and the movie is 1 day away Noah's Arc Movie:Jumping the Broom.Below cast members from the movie talk about the expierences on and off set so check it out below.

One on One wit Gary LeRoi Gray

Gay music and video from NewNowNext.com

One on One with Jensen Atwood

Gay music and video from NewNowNext.com

One on One with Daryl Stephens

Gay music and video from NewNowNext.com

Obama Draws Large Crowd in Miami...And Across the Country

From the Desk of King D in Miami


As Election day nears and the political attacks and smears heat up; Obama continues to draw large crowds throughout the country. 100,000 in St. Louis; 50,000 in Orlando, 20,000 plus in Miami. The people are truely wanting a change in this country. Remember go out and vote. And VOTE EARLY, will save you alot of headache on Election Day.

Video Preview of TI feat Rihanna "Live your Live"

This is the #1 song in the country hands down and finally we will have a video to go wit it from the preview this should be a very interestin and different look for TI, I cant Wait!

Michelle Williams"The Greatest" Video

I was just talkin to a friend on sunday sayin i didnt think this video was coming out to due all the beyonce madness goin on but i am glad its out and i am loving thr greatest.

Noah's Arc Movie Week pt 1

Noah's Arc Season 1 Drag Performance
by jief75

Favorite moment from noah's arc season 1 all week long i will be looking back and reliving my best moments of Noah's Arc which will all lead up to the premiere of the movie this friday. Noah's Arc first made its debut on LOGO back in Oct 19, 2005. Set in Los Angeles, the show features the lives of four black gay friends dealing with everyday trials, tribulations, triumphs and tragedies. Noah's Arc are consisted of Darryl Stephens as Noah Nichols,Rodney Chester as Alex Kirby,Christian Vincent as Ricky Davis,Doug Spearman as Chance Counter.

Musiq Soulchild feat Mary J Blige

Musiq 5th studio album is scheduled to come out Dec 9th entitled "On My Radio"

Beyonce 2 release"Halo" & "Ego" as next singles

Rap-Up.com attended an exclusive press listening for Beyoncé’s third album I Am… last week at CineSpace in Los Angeles where Mathew Knowles played the double-disc LP and hinted at the follow-up singles to “If I Were a Boy” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”


On the Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic) and Beyoncé-produced second pop single “Halo,” the 27-year-old sings about her knight in shining armor (Hov?): “Baby I can see your halo / You know you’re my saving grace / You’re everything I need and more / It’s written all over your face.”

The ballad features heavy drums, claps, piano, and strong vocals from B. “Halo” was written by Beyoncé, Tedder, and E. Kidd Bogart. The entire first disc, I Am… Beyoncé, contains acoustic ballads in the same vein as “Halo.”

While pop radio will be serviced with “Halo,” urban radio will get “Ego.” Beyoncé kicks it old school on the uptempo throwback R&B jam off I Am… Sasha Fierce produced and written by the singer, Elvis “BlacElvis” Williams, and Harold Lilly (Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name”). Loud trumpets and organs infiltrate the funky track, which was a favorite among the media present.

The hook goes something like this: “You got a big ego, such a huge ego / I love his big ego / It’s too big, it’s too wide, it’s too strong, it won’t fit, it’s too much / He walk like this because he can back it up.”

B even shows her cocky side: “I talk like this because I can back it up / I got a big ego.”

Mathew disclosed that they reached out to Kanye West about appearing on “Ego,” but he wasn’t available at the time. However, a remix is not out of the question.

TIME TO VOTE! EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED IN FLORIDA...

From the Desk of King D in Miami


Democrat Barack Obama kicked off Florida's early voting season Monday with a rally in Tampa. He visits Orlando tonight and Miami Tuesday. Like 43 other states in our country, early voting polls and absentee voting got underway in Florida. I voted today at 8:08am and everything went extremely smooth. There were news reports of 3 hour long lines in some parts of South Florida. So vote early to avoid the massive lines on election day. I also plan to attend the Obama rally tommorrow in downtown Miami. VOTE EARLY! VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.

Colin Powell(R) Endorses Barack Obama(D)

Noah's Arc Movie Premiere N DC 2 Benefit NBJC

This Friday, October 24th, I will be in Washington, DC to attend a special screening of NOAH'S ARC: JUMPING THE BROOM to benefit the NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION (www.nbjcoalition.org)- a black GLBT non-profit org dedicated to achieving marriage equality for all! Come join me in the nation's capitol!
xxoo, Patrik-Ian

Details are as follows:

$20 General Admission
$30 VIP (preferred seating at theatre and reception)

5:45pm Movie
7:20pm Questions and Answers with Special Guests
8:00pm Reception (light hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, GO HERE:
http://www.nbjc.eventbrite.com/

Questions: 202.319.1552 ext. 24

Sarah Palin as Sarah Palin on "SNL"

Janet Jackson Rocks DC pt 3

As stated from the teaser we had a hell of a time putting this video you are about to see together and combine my stuff and Darian and Lonnell stuff all into 1. I had an amazing time even if i had to to be up 4 24 hours it was worth it for Janet. Janet Jackson definately shut it down! Beyonce who?? LOL!!!Kudos to my fellow bloggers i had an fabolous time with you guys. Darian your a great personwit a great heart and i enjoyed our convos. and Lonnell as always good hangin with u and will see u soon. Please make sure to check out their blogs. http://www.loldarian.com/ and http://www.lonnellwilliams.blogspot.com/

Janet Rocks DC pt 2 Pictorial Review

More Pics, commentary and interviews forthcoming.

Arrest in DC Gay Bash Victim Case

Thanks 2 Rod 2.0


Robert Hanna is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Sept. 7 beating. Hunter, 37, and a friend were severely beaten by four men as the two were headed to the BeBar. A severe blow to the head left Hunter in a coma and lingering ten days in a vegetative state. Hunter died ten days later.

Police initially believed the attack was motivated by anti-gay bias but later said they had "insufficient evidence" to support that motive. "At this time, there is no information to classify this crime as a hate or bias crime," said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier, who was joined Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and other officials at a news conference announcing the arrest. Lanier tells WaPo Hanna and Hunter "exchanged words" which led to a fight and Hunter's fatal injuries. The police chief did not reveal what was said in the altercation but the two men did not know each other.

Sources close to the investigation say Hanna has "insisted he acted in self-defense after Hunter made advances toward him." This will likely be the foundation of yet another pitiful and hopefully unsuccessful gay panic defense.

Four men beat up two gay men who were mkinding their own business and headed to a gay club. Reportedly there were not robbed. What "words" could have been exchanged that could have lead to such a brutal beating? An involuntary manslaughter charge hardly seems appropriate for such a vicious attack, but, gay men are often re-victimized in their death.

Beyonce-"I AM" Deluxe CD

Tracklist (Deluxe Version)

Beyonce Disc
1. “If I Were a Boy” (Toby Gad and Beyoncé Knowles)
2. “Halo” (Ryan Tedder and Beyoncé Knowles)
3. “Disappear” (Amanda Ghost, Dave McCracken, Ian Dench, and Beyoncé Knowles)
4. “Broken-Hearted Girl” (Stargate and Beyoncé Knowles)
5. “Ave Maria” (Stargate and Beyoncé Knowles)
6. “Smash Into You” (C. “Tricky” Stewart, Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and Beyoncé Knowles)
7. “Satellites” (Amanda Ghost, Dave McCracken, Ian Dench, and Beyoncé Knowles)
8. “That’s Why You’re Beautiful” (Andrew Hey and Beyoncé Knowles)

Sasha Disc
1. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” (C. “Tricky” Stewart, Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and Beyoncé Knowles)
2. “Radio” (Jim Jonsin, D-Town, Rico Love, and Beyoncé Knowles)
3. “Diva” (Shondrae “Mr. Bangladesh” Crawford, Sean Garrett, and Beyoncé Knowles)
4. “Sweet Dreams” (Jim Jonsin, Wayne Wilkins, Rico Love, and Beyoncé Knowles)
5. “Video Phone” (Shondrae “Mr. Bangladesh” Crawford, Sean Garrett, and Beyoncé Knowles)
6. “Hello” (REO and Beyoncé Knowles)
7. “Ego” (Elvis “BlacElvis” Williams, Harold Lilly, and Beyoncé Knowles)
8. “Scared of Lonely” (Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins)
9. “Why Don’t You Love Me?” (Beyoncé Knowles, Solange Knowles, and Bama Boyz

This is Beyonce 3rd solo release which is due out Nov 18

Gay Relationships:Settling vs Choice

Media Blogger Xem Van Adams asks the question when it comes to gay relationships in the black gay community where do we draw the line. Do we settle for the ups and downs that we go thru in relationships or is it ok to be a single black gay men. Leave comments after watching and let me know what u think and make sure to stop by Xem Van Adams blog

www. xemvanadams.blogspot.com

Janet Jackson Rocks DC!

I am sleep deprived and on way to work as i am writing this having had only 3 good hours of sleep since waking up at 5am wednesday to go to leave out for work. Full Report and extensive coverage later which includes pics and video footage. But in the meantime here is a little teaser. Enjoy and have a great day.

The Day When the World Stopped:My Story

5 years ago today my life did a complete 360 degree when i found out i was HIV positive. That was a very hard day. After the tears and sayin why. I had t quickly get myself together because at the time i was in a long term relationship and i had to inform my then boyfriend of my now changed status. At the time of me finding out my status My best friend was there and did a good job comforting me as a good best friend is suppose to do i dont know what i would have done if i was all alone. My then boyfriend at the time took it hard and even though i cheated on him, it was hard those 2 weeks after i found out my status as we waited for his results to come back which were negative we concluded that prior to us starting a relationship in February of 2003 i was infected. I later put the puzzle together on to who it was that indeed infect me and even though he lied and said it wasnt him i knew it was.

I also had been working as an HIV/AIDS outreach worker which i started back in May 2003 so i knew my life wasnt over but still it was an hurtful feeling to know that i had a life threating illness that no medicine or nothin could cure. These last 5 years have been good for the most part health wise. I havent had any sickness except for a common cold and have been living a normal life. I have my good days and bad days, some days i am full of energy and other days it takes alot for me to muster up energy, but i get thru the day because i am a survivor. I have seen death knock at the door for so many former clients of mine and its sad that had to die at such a young age simply because they stop fighting the good fight for life. I cant even count how many personal close friends have become infected in the last 3 years. I get sad every time i get that phone call but i am glad that they know they can call me for counseling and know i will be there to fight the fight. Since moving here to DC from Florida i kinda of miss being actively apart in the community on a daily basis, but their our days i am happy. It is a very depressing job sometimes to have to tell someone after testing them that they are positive when they come back for their results, or helping a family in need to pay their rent when they been evicted. But my best time of workin in the field was the holidays when i saw the smiling faces of kids when we delivered gifts to their homes at christmas or a turkey with all the goodies at Thanksgiving. So in closing i am grateful to be alive and healthy and living each day to the fullest.

Confirmed: JANET WILL PERFORM IN DC TOMORROW

We will have extensive wall to wall coverage of the Return of Ms. Janet Jackson as she finally return to perform on her tour after missing 8 schedule concert dates due to a "mysterious illness" We will have pre and post concert coverage for u and you never know what surprises are bound to take place. Media Bloggers Darian Aaron www.loldarian.com and Lonnell Williams of www.lonnellwilliams.blogspot.com will also be on hand for return, so stay tuned to all three blogs all day tomorrow and thursday as we bring you the return of Janet! Below is confirmation on Janet's return.

Janet confirms the tour is still on in new SayNow message

In a new message posted this evening on SayNow. com, Janet dismissed rumors that the Rock Witchu Tour is being cancelled. She also confirmed that tomorrow night's show in Washington D.C. will go on as scheduled.




The full text message:


"Hey you guys it's me.
It's what, the 14th of October?

I know you guys have been hearing a lot, a lot of rumors - the tour's been cancelled - none of that's true. I'm actually rolling into D.C. right now to do my first show coming back. I feel a lot better and I just want to thank all of you, each and every one of you for all of your wonderful messages and wishing well. I really do appreciate all the love and the support.


And once again, don't believe anything that you hear and you read. The tour's still on. And like I said, my first show back is gonna be D.C., which is tomorrow night, the 15th of October. So, I hope I'll see you guys there who are in D.C.


We're excited, we're really excited, and it's gonna feel good coming back. And thank you once again for everything. I love you. Bye."