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GIVE-A-WAY: WIN MICHAEL JACKSON “REMIX SUITE” ALBUM!

LexAve — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:43:33 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN MICHAEL JACKSON “REMIX SUITE” ALBUM!

With Thanksgiving nearly a week ago…here’s our way of giving thanks to all you loyal Str8NYC readers! Str8NYC is giving ONE lucky reader a chance to win ONE CD & ONE Vinyl copy of MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE. What is it you ask?

Universal Motown Records has enlisted the hottest producers in the game to pay homage to Michael Jackson by remixing their favorite tracks from The Jackson 5’s timeless catalog of gems and jams. Akon, Swizz Beatz, Q-Tip, Ryan Leslie, and Rodney Jerkins are just a few of the superstar producers who are featured on MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE. Boasting more than 20 innovative renditions of popular hits such as “ABC” and “Dancing Machine,” along with obscure classics like “Maria” and “Skywriter”. MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE is as diverse in sound as its dazzling array of notable producers, which includes Tricky Stewart, DJ Cassidy, Steve Aoki, Frankie Knuckles, and Benny Blanco, among many others.
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE is not a somber tribute to an iconic legend gone too soon. It is a fun, fresh, and funky testament to the infinite mass appeal of the early works of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 that will inspire, uplift, and electrify listeners for generations to come.
HERE’S HOW TO WIN:
Simply tell us you should win the MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE. The winner will be selected based most compelling comment.
Post your answers as comments and once selected the winner will be contacted via email. Be sure to include a valid email address when commenting!
DEADLINE: THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
Check out the tracklisting below:
1. Skywriter – Stargate Remix
2. Never Can Say Goodbye – The Neptunes Remix
3. I Wanna Be Where You Are – Dallas Austin Remix
4. Dancing Machine – Polow Remix
5. ABC – Salaam Remi Remix
6. Forever Came Today – Frankie Knuckles Late Night Antics Remix
7. Dancing Machine – Steve Aoki Remix
8. Hum Along & Dance – David Morales Remix
9. Ain’t No Sunshine – Benny Blanco Remix
10. Maria (You Were The Only One) – Emile Haynie Remix
11. Maybe Tomorrow – Sturken & Rogers Remix
12. Ben – Akon Remix

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN ALL 4 ONE’S “NO REGRETS” ALBUM…

LexAve — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:46:14 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN ALL 4 ONE’S “NO REGRETS” ALBUM…

With our new look into play (’chu like?), its only right we got things poppin’ with one of our weekly give-a-ways. Now this one’s those true hardcore RnB afficionados. Remember the Grammy Award winning male group, All 4 One and their hit single “I Swear”, well the group is back with their new album No Regrets.
STR8NYC.COM is giving 5 lucky readers a chance to win All 4 One’s No Regrets album. All you have to do is play & win!
The first 5 readers to answer the trivia question correctly below will snag an album copy.
Trivia: WHAT YEAR DID ALL 4 ONE WIN A GRAMMY AND WHAT CATEGORY?
Here’s a hint!

Post your answers as comments and the first 5 readers to answer it correctly will be contacted via email. Be sure to include a valid email address when commenting!
Hurry First Come, First Served!

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN TIX TO SEE CONSEQUENCE AT SOB’S IN NYC TOMORROW!

LexAve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:56:01 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN TIX TO SEE CONSEQUENCE AT SOB’S IN NYC TOMORROW!

STR8NYC.COM x SOB’S is giving ONE lucky reader a chance to win a pair of tickets to SOB’s concert series “Who’s Next Live” in conjunction with Hennessy Artistry presents Consequence TOMORROW (September 24th)!
Be sure to come get a dose of G.O.O.D music…let’s just hope Kanye let’s him finish!
Who:Consquence x Curtis Santiago x Jade
When: Thursday, September 24, 2009
at 8:00PM
Where: SOB’s
204 Varick Street @ West Houston
New York, New York 10014

Check this Consequence x Kid Cudi joint “Buggin’ Out ‘09″…

POP THE HOOD FOR HOW TO WIN TIX!

Here’s how to win:

Follow us on Twitter @str8nyc and tweet why you should win tickets to see G.O.O.D. Music’s Consequence. Only 140 characters allowed, so keep it creative.

Winner will be announced by 10am EST tomorrow (September 24th)!!

MTV VMA GIVE-A-WAY: COME PARTY WITH KID CUDI & LIFEBEAT…

LexAve — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:23:07 +0000

MTV VMA GIVE-A-WAY: COME PARTY WITH KID CUDI & LIFEBEAT…

STR8NYC.COM is giving ONE lucky reader a pair of tickets to party for a good cause at the 2009 Video Music Awards and Pepsi Present: A Refreshing Night of Music With DJ Clinton Sparks, Kid Cudi and Phoenix, a benefit for LIFEbeat, the music industry’s HIV/AIDS prevention charity. You don’t want to miss this!!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2009
Doors Open at 9pm/Showtime at 9:45pm
Where: 610 W. 56th Street
Here’s how to win:

Follow us on Twitter @str8nyc and tweet why you should win a pair of tickets to this party! Only 140 characters allowed, so keep it creative.

Winner will be announced by Saturday (September 12th) at 10am.

To purchase tickets e-mail Adria.Elliott@mtvn.com or log on to www.lifebeat.org

GIVE-A-WAY: “WHO’S NEXT LIVE PRESENTS: RAEKWON” AT SOBS IN NYC TONIGHT!!

LexAve — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:22:41 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: “WHO’S NEXT LIVE PRESENTS: RAEKWON” AT SOBS IN NYC TONIGHT!!

STR8NYC.COM x SOB’S is giving ONE lucky reader a chance to win a pair of tickets to SOB’s concert series “Who’s Next Live” Presents Raekwon TONIGHT (September 10th)!
Raekwon is releasing arguably the most anticipated album of 2009, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, on September 8th and two days later he’s coming to SOBs for HOT 97’s Who’s Next Live series on September 10th. The album features guests like The RZA, Dr. Dre, J Dilla and of course guest star Ghostface Killah. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 is the follow-up to the 1995 platinum selling Only Built 4 Cuban Linx album and serves as Raekwon’s fourth, and most anticipated, solo album. This is sure to be one of the biggest hip-hop shows of the fall, and its sure to be a special day for music enthusiast. Come and meet a legend in the flesh…Raekwon the Chef!
Who:Raekwon
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009
at 9:00PM
Where: SOB’s
204 Varick Street @ West Houston
New York, New York 10014

POP THE HOOD FOR HOW TO WIN!

Here’s how to win:

Follow us on Twitter @str8nyc and tweet why you should win tickets to see Raekwon. Only 140 characters allowed, so keep it creative.

Winner will be announced by 5pm EST today!!

LUDACRIS GIVES AWAY CARS AT ATL’S LUDA DAY WEEKEND…TAKE THAT OPRAH!

LexAve — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:27:33 +0000

LUDACRIS GIVES AWAY CARS AT ATL’S LUDA DAY WEEKEND…TAKE THAT OPRAH!

Taking a page out of Oprah’s ~~tax evader~~
“We not giving handouts, we giving hand-ups!”

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN LETOYA’S “LADY LOVE” ALBUM!!

LexAve — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:58:10 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN LETOYA’S “LADY LOVE” ALBUM!!

STR8NYC.COM is giving 2 lucky readers a chance to win Letoya Luckett’s Lady Love album. With a billboard chart topping debut album under her belt, Letoya arrives with her sophomore effort, Lady Love.
The first 2 readers to answer the trivia question correctly below will snag an album copy.
Trivia: WHAT’S THE TITLE OF LETOYA’S LEADING SINGLE OFF OF LADY LOVE ?
Post your answers as comments and the first 2 readers to answer it correctly will be contacted via email. Be sure to include a valid email address when commenting!
Hurry First Come, First Served!

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN TIX TO SEE MELANIE FIONA AT SOBS AUGUST 25TH!!

LexAve — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:29:16 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY: WIN TIX TO SEE MELANIE FIONA AT SOBS AUGUST 25TH!!

STR8NYC.COM x SOB’S is giving ONE lucky reader a chance to win a pair of tickets to SOB’s concert series “Who’s Next Live” Presents Melanie Fiona on Tuesday, August 25th.
As a member of Roc Nation, Melanie Fiona’s buzz and undeniable talent marks her as the next RnB sensation. Melanie Fiona’s debut album The Bridge is set to be released on September 22nd and her single “Give It to Me Right” peaked at #39 on Billboard’s Canadian Hot 100. Melanie is ready to burst into the US market the way she has in the international scene, having toured extensive in Europe opening for Kanye West on the Glow In The Dark Tour. With the release of her ?uestlove helmed mixtape in July, Fiona gave fans an early appetizer. Dont miss the beginning of the main course and you better believe she’s gonna give it to you right!
Who:Melanie Fiona
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
at 7:30 PM
Where: SOB’s
204 Varick Street @ West Houston
New York, New York 10014

POP THE HOOD FOR HOW TO WIN!

Here’s how to win:

Follow us on Twitter @str8nyc and tweet why you should win tickets to see Melanie Fiona. Only 140 characters allowed, so keep it creative.

Winner will be announced tomorrow by 1 PM EST (August 25th) !!

GIVE-A-WAY:COME SEE FLOETRY’S MARSHA AMBROSIUS + SURPRISE GUESTS AT SOBS TOMORROW!

LexAve — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:14:44 +0000

GIVE-A-WAY:COME SEE FLOETRY’S MARSHA AMBROSIUS + SURPRISE GUESTS AT SOBS TOMORROW!

STR8NYC.COM x SOB’S is giving ONE lucky reader a chance to check out “An Evening of R&B/British Soul” with “The Songstress” Marsha Ambrosius on Wednesday, August 12th. In the last decade, this singer/songwriter has penned hits such as “Butterflies” for the late Michael Jackson, and other artists like Jill Scott and Bilal. As a former member of the English duo Floetry, she first gained notoriety on the Philadelphia soul scene alongside longtime friend Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart. Together, they took the R&B scene by storm in the new millennium with three albums, and gaining many accolades including six Grammy nods.Now, Ambrosius is currently signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label as a solo artist, and is working on her long awaited debut. So come check out this songstress…
Who:Marsha Ambrosius + Surprise Guests
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
at 7:00 PM
Where: SOB’s
204 Varick Street @ West Houston
New York, New York 10014

Here’s how to win:

Follow us on Twitter @str8nyc and tweet why you should win tickets to see Marsha Ambrosius. Only 140 characters allowed, so keep it creative.

Winner will be announced tomorrow by 11 AM EST (August 12th) !!

COME CHECK OUT FEFE DOBSON AUGUST 11TH…FOR FREE!

LexAve — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:30:28 +0000

COME CHECK OUT FEFE DOBSON AUGUST 11TH…FOR FREE!

Before Rihanna, Kelis, SantiGold, M.I.A., and all the other goth/rock glam chics, there was FeFe Dobson. But it’s been a while since we’ve last heard of Fefe Dobson, the Canadian rocker known for hits such as ‘Bye Bye Boyfriend‘, ‘Take Me Away‘, and ‘Everything‘.

Fefe is back and ready to rock with her upcoming album entitled Joy, slated for a September release.

As a treat to her loyal fans, Fefe is performing a 21+ showcase in NYC on August 11th, and fans are invited to be a part of everything, for FREE!

All a fan must do is sign up on bestfan.com, then visit Fefe’s profile page (www.bestfan.com/fefedobson) and submit your name, age and e-mail address to the ‘Fan Mail’ section.

Bestfan will then send you an e-vite with the location and full details about the show.