STR8NYC.COM- All The Juice in HollyHood! » Exclusive Event http://str8nyc.com A lil' bit Hood with a lot of Hollywood Good! Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:18:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 STR8 TALK: 8 REASONS TO DATE A WHITE MAN….LATINA’S P.O.V. http://str8nyc.com/2010/11/10/str8-talk-8-reasons-to-date-a-white-man-latinas-p-o-v/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/11/10/str8-talk-8-reasons-to-date-a-white-man-latinas-p-o-v/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:43:38 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=42666 STR8 TALK: 8 REASONS TO DATE A WHITE MAN….LATINA’S P.O.V.

Last week ya gurl, LexAve, attended Madame Noire.com panel discussion featuring actress Malinda Williams, Egypt Sherrod of 107.5 WBLS in New York, Emcee Amanda Diva, Dr. Boyce Watkins of AOL Black Voices & Your Black World, Michaela Angela Davis (formerly of Essence magazine & Honey magazine), S. Tia Brown, Mark Anthony Neal and host China Okasi (Editor of Madam Noire.com). The panelist were part of Madame Noire’s premiere event: ’8 Reasons to Address Romance in the Black Community where they discussed the explosive article – “8 Reason’s to Date a White Man” written by LaShaun Williams at Columbia University on Friday, November 5th.



The room was filled with vocal and opinionated black folk both men and women talking about the prevalent issues of romance in the black community. As a Latina in the room observing the ongoing debate about love, romance, relationships within the black community…I couldn’t help but wonder do discussions like this happen in the Latin community. I mean since blooming teenage girl all I ever dated were black and latino men. And now that I’m twenty something, exploring new ventures in my life and meeting new people on a daily basis…I’m now dating a white man. And to be honest with ya, his “whiteness” doesn’t phase me. I mean we have similar interests, similar humor, mutual attraction, etc…and although his “whiteness” is not an issue, it’s definitely an issue for my fellow Latinos. For instance, we’re riding the train from the Bronx into the city and the stare downs from older Latino men and women is hilarious. And I thought the stare downs I got when dating a black guy was bad, ha! So sad! But I digress…I just wonder if my fellow Latinas talk about dating white men vs black vs. latinos. Some of the reasons to white a guy that was discussed by the panelists were:

1. “They open wide instead of down low”-That’s a load of crap. White men are just as likely to be down low as black men. This idea and stereotype feeds into the hype and histeria about black men being down low and less of them as being available to single women.

2. “Not looking for someone to take care of them”- I don’t know the statistics on White men vs. Black men coming from more stable family structures…but from my personal experience most of the black men I’ve dating were constantly looking for a chick to care of them. Guess that explains why I’m no longer with them.

3. “Attend and graduate from college”- Well this I agree with…White men are more likely to be college educated than black men. I’m not sure if the same can be said for Latino men, since Latinos are attending and graduating college at a higher rate than before. Not to mention this new statistics about black males doing worse than bad in the education system is just horrible news.

4. “At least attempt to marry before making babies”- I disagree with this reason. Just because it’s noticed that White men don’t have children sprinkled all the over the place, doesn’t mean they didn’t impregnate a chick. There’s a little thing called abortion.

5. “They don’t glamourize ignorance”- The Madame Noire article states: “They may listen to rap music, but they are smart enough not to act it out. The “thug life” is not something to be aspired. White men have a firmer grasp on what really defines manhood.” But ignorance doesn’t just lie within rap music. There are other forms of ignorance that some white men adhere to. Not agreeing with this claim as it’s just too general of a statement.

6. “Financial planning and stability”- I totally agree with this one. White men or rather white culture are just more educated in spending their money. Rather than looking to “Floss” like most men in the black and latino community…white men are just far more interested in being wealthy than appearing wealthy. There’s a big difference.

7. “Have the ability to look beyond your past”- Another general statement. This has nothing to do with race but rather the individual itself. Claiming that white men have no problem turning a “hoe into a house wife” is just dead wrong. How do you explain these rappers wifin’ up “former” strippers? C’mon…this has nothing to do with race.

8. “Don’t take everything as a challenge to their masculinity”- I couldn’t disagree more. Whether black, white, latino…men who feel insecure or intimated by strong educated women (black, white, latina) has more to do with their own lack of self esteem and own personal weakness. Some men are just aren’t strong enough to handle a strong woman and that’s their loss. #REALTALK

Overall it was a very interesting, mind stimulating intimate conversation that deserves more discussion and less stereotypes. As for me, none of these reasons played into me dating my white guy. It just for whatever works between us. Frankly, that’s all that matters. As for my Latino community, I’m considering taking a poll and seeing where Latinas stand on this issue. Hmmm…

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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: MIGUEL TALKS WORKING J.COLE, NEW ALBUM & MORE… http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/08/str8-exclusive-miguel-talks-working-j-cole-new-album-more/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/08/str8-exclusive-miguel-talks-working-j-cole-new-album-more/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:52:26 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=42500 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: MIGUEL TALKS WORKING J.COLE, NEW ALBUM & MORE…

Shouts to homie Tina aka Skool for interviewing Miguel backstage after his set at Hennessy Artistry this past Tuesday at Canal Room in NYC. Check out the RnB crooner talking about working with J.Cole on hit single “All I Want Is You”, new album, and upcoming shows with Mary J.Blige & Jazmine Sullivan…WOW!


Miguel performing “All I Want Is You”…makes the ladies go crazy!

This dude’s voice makes me shiver!

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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: HENNESSY ARTISTRY x MIGUEL x DONNIS x BILAL x ERIN CHRISTINE http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/07/str8-exclusive-hennessy-artistry-x-miguel-x-donnis-x-bilal-x-erin-christine/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/10/07/str8-exclusive-hennessy-artistry-x-miguel-x-donnis-x-bilal-x-erin-christine/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:30:41 +0000 skool http://str8nyc.com/?p=42276 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: HENNESSY ARTISTRY x MIGUEL x DONNIS x BILAL x ERIN CHRISTINE


Once again ya gurl, Tina aka Skool, would like to extend a good ole shout out to Hennessy & Hot 97 for bridging the gap between established artists and aspiring artists with incredible talent. The performances all in all were impeccable, and the free drinks provided by Hennessey got the crowd loose, which complimented the vibes of the evening and made the night flow extra smooth.



Erin Christine, a wonderful up-and-coming artist by way of Connecticut was the opening act and her performance was nothing short of spectacular.  She has an amazing voice that is sultry, melodic, and oh so passionate. That girl hit the craziest notes, and while she was hammering away at her electronic keyboard.  Like check baby out! And next up, was ya boy Donnis who I must admit, was one of the coolest dudes I’ve met, hit the stage to liven everything up with his ATL-style and dirty south beats that shook the entire room.  He was so energetic and off the wall!






Next up was “Mr. All I Want Is You” aka Miguel. Ladies brace yourself! He was just that good, so good that you felt his lyrics and passion through his completely powerful and melodic voice. Miguel literally left everyone in a state of bliss, which worked well to bring out the headlining act, Bilal who was AMAZING and SOULFUL! He has not recorded an album in 9 years, and after last night I know why. A true artist needs no description nor definition, he only needs due praise, and I’ll give him just that. Please go cop his album Airtight Revenge in stores now. #GoodTimes




Check back for our exclusive interviews and performance footage…keep it locked!

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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: TREY SONGZ LOVES HIS NYC FANS… http://str8nyc.com/2010/09/22/str8-exclusive-trey-songz-loves-his-nyc-fans/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/09/22/str8-exclusive-trey-songz-loves-his-nyc-fans/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:15:57 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=41830 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: TREY SONGZ LOVES HIS NYC FANS…

The ladies of Str8NYC (LexAve & Skool) spent an evening with Trey Songz…along w/100 other female fans. HA! Power 105.1 held an intimate Q&A session with Trey songz and invited a small group of his hardcore female fans to the PC Richard & Son Theater in NYC.


Least to say Trey Songz had the all the women, and teenage girls in a trance. Mr. Yup played and playfully sang along to cuts off his new album Passion, Pain, Pleasure- like “Can’t be Friends“, “Bottoms Up“, and some other sh*t that sounds the same as the album before, Ready. Songz apparently loves his fan though, because quite a few times he would hug random girls who were on the verge of passing out from all his sex energy, lol. There was even one girl who asked if he’d take a picture with her; because at his last concert, she got cut in line by a stampede of girls. #AWWW I bet while she was hugging him she was thinking “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”. Check out some exclusive pics and video below.



Check out Trey Songz tended to a crying fan @:52 mark.




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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: JAY-Z & EMINEM @ YANKEE STADIUM http://str8nyc.com/2010/09/14/str8-exclusive-jay-z-eminem-yankee-stadium/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/09/14/str8-exclusive-jay-z-eminem-yankee-stadium/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:32:49 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=41637 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: JAY-Z & EMINEM @ YANKEE STADIUM

Last night our contributor Tina hit up the Jay-Z x Eminem extravaganza at the new Yankee Stadium up in the Bronx. Madness is an understatement. Realtalk, you could hear the crowd in the stadium screaming and chanting all the lyrics from blocks away…no lie! Everyone from 50 Cent, Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, B.O.B., Beyonce Knowles, etc showed up. Nothing less than epic! New Era was also in the building selling their Jay-Z/New Era hats…those fitted caps are tough! You’ll spot them in the pics below as the caps with Jay-Z’s 3 Red Stripes emblem as in his latest album, Blueprint 3, on the side, the cap also include a large ABE, or All Black Everything, insignia on the rear. Here’s our contributor’s Tina full recap of last night:

Shout out to New Era (props to Ant!) for hooking us up with tickets to the Jay-Z/Eminem concert yesterday. The Jay-Z Blueprint III New Era hat was a hit, because everybody and their mama were rocking one.

Needless to say, the concert was STR8 DOPE! Two of the biggest names in Hip-Hop performed onstage in the heart of the Boogie Down Bronx at Yankee Stadium where Hip-Hop was founded!

J. Cole was one of the opening acts along with Miguel as his featuring guest . . . “All I Want is You” is my jam. B.O.B. was the other opening act. Eminem’s performance was nothing short of amazing and very emotional. Em brought out none other than 50 Cent, D12 and Dr.Dre, who yet again announced that his Detox album is dropping soon. Come on Dre, you’ve been saying that since the Chronic 2001, and your fans are growing impatient.

Funny sh*t, ya boy 50 Cent, despite all the money he has, STILL cannot dress to save his life. He and the G-Unit crew were onstage with glow-in-the-dark Gucci outfits, lol. Like really 50? I guess all his money goes to his jewelery. I can’t be too mad, because at least it wasn’t G-Unit attire. Back to the headliner, Jay-Z graced the stage with guests like Chris Martin, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, and Kanye West! The crowd was so electrified, that Brooklyn could hear their screaming and shouts for Jigga. Better yet, I’m sure Weezy could hear the momentum from Rikers Island!

Check out some the flicks from last night’s show below. Stay tuned for video. Oh and expect another recap from ya gurl, LexAve…I’m going be there tonight.


The homie Str8NYC.com/RocNation’s own J’More with guest.



That’s Tina…enjoying the show. Ha! I see you gurl.


Can’t believe it took Tina about an hour and half to get inside the stadium…it was pure madness on 161st yesterday.

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STR8 EVENTS: THE FADER 68 ISSUE RELEASE PARTY x THE DREAM http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/30/str8-events-the-fader-issue-release-party-x-the-dream/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/30/str8-events-the-fader-issue-release-party-x-the-dream/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:22:03 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=40417 STR8 EVENTS: THE FADER 68 ISSUE RELEASE PARTY x THE DREAM

Last night ya gurl, LexAve, randomly attended The Fader magazine’s #68 issue release party at the Hudson Hotel in NYC. The event was sponsored by Budweiser and Def Jam. The basement venue was full of hipsters with beer bottles in hand…guaranteed good ‘ole time. Had the chance to reconnect with some of back in the day colleagues and meet some wonderfully snazzy people. But the fun came to a screeching halt when I found out The Dream was set to perform. To room full of hipsters…really?! Who knew this was his target audience. I know I didn’t. Anywhoo, as the night progressed- ya gurl kicked with galpal Zunnania of Zunnania Designs and Parrish of Sobs for the majority of the night cracking jokes and sippin’ on some bubbly…(I hate beer!) At about 10:15pm or so, the DJ went from playing electronica hip hop joints to full blown The Dream mode. WHAT?! Ok…10 minutes later, The Dream took the stage. He kicked off his set with “Ditch That“, followed by “Panties to the Side” (GASP), then “Love King” and finished off with “Make-up Bag”. Not only was I vexed at this “Teddy Graham” look-a-like only performing four songs and bouncing- he was straight up WACK! No stage presence whatsoever. I mean just ’cause you’re “ill” with the pen & pad doesn’t mean you’re meant for the stage. Not to mention “Panties To The Side” really threw me for a loop. I haven’t copped Love King and surely after his lackluster performance last night I don’t intend to..I wont even waste my time or disk space downloading the album #imjustsayin

On a side-note, can you imagine lil’ 5 or 6 year-olds dancing and singing along to pull your “Panties to the side“…SERIOUSLY! THIS IS BLASPHEMY. I love you Fader magazine, but The Dream was NOT a good look!

Stay tuned for videos to come. In the meantime enjoy these pics…






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DRAKE FREE NYC CONCERT GETS SHUT DOWN+ PISSES FANS OFF! http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/16/drake-free-nyc-concert-gets-shut-down-pisses-fans-off/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/06/16/drake-free-nyc-concert-gets-shut-down-pisses-fans-off/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:13:41 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=39986 DRAKE FREE NYC CONCERT GETS SHUT DOWN+ PISSES FANS OFF!

Drizzy Drake dropped his album today, Thank Me Later, and NYC fans went bizzerk at his scheduled free concert at the South Street Seaport with Hanson x NinjaSonik. Aside from there being twice as many fans expected, the chaos got set off when a plastic water bottle was chucked into the eager crowd….let’s just say folks got extra hood!

Wow and here’s video from Eyewitness News Channel 7 and some chick claiming “Drake lost so many fans!”…REALLY?! I think the latter, just further builds the anticipation and hype. Drake causes madness! And even though he didn’t hit the stage at the Seaport, some fans did get the chance to meet Drizzy at his Best Buy Album signing earlier in the afternoon.



Via Babylon Cartel

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STR8 NEWBIE: INTRODUCING COCOA SARAI… http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/18/str8-newbie-introducing-cocoa-sarai/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/18/str8-newbie-introducing-cocoa-sarai/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 16:17:23 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=38278 STR8 NEWBIE: INTRODUCING COCOA SARAI…

Str8NYC wants to formally introduce you to a brand spanking new artist straighoutta Brooklyn, Cocoa Sarai. This BK native owns the stage when she performs…I mean if you ever get the chance to check out her out at one of many venues around NYC, trust you won’t be disappointed. We rarely co-sign new acts, but Cocoa Sarai is the real deal. Learn more about her and debut LP “1/2 Past 7″ by clicking play below.


Check her out here:
http://www.myspace.com/cocoasarai
CocoaSarai.com
Twitter.com/CocoaSarai


Hands down this track “Everything” is my favorite song!

ON DECK or OFF DECK?!

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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: NIPSEY HUSSLE x JUELZ SANTANA SHUT DOWN SOB’S IN NYC… http://str8nyc.com/2010/03/25/str8-exclusive-nipsey-hussle-x-juelz-santana-shut-down-sobs-in-nyc/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/03/25/str8-exclusive-nipsey-hussle-x-juelz-santana-shut-down-sobs-in-nyc/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:53:12 +0000 LexAve http://str8nyc.com/?p=35596 STR8 EXCLUSIVE: NIPSEY HUSSLE x JUELZ SANTANA SHUT DOWN SOB’S IN NYC…

Check out XXL’s freshman Nipsey Hussle and Juelz Santana rock the stage at SOB’s in NYC last night. Nipsey performed “Let’s Talk Money”, while Juelz got the crowd extra amped with his verse off “Beamer, Benz or Bentley”. Stay tuned for full recap, pictures and EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW coming up!

Last night, ya gurls LexAve and J’More hit up SOB’s in NYC to check out the next big thing to come out of the West Coast since Snoop Dogg–Nipsey Hussle.

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STR8 EXCLUSIVES: “THE QUE FILES” MIXTAPE LISTENING SESSION http://str8nyc.com/2010/03/23/str8-exclusives-que-files-mixtape-listening-session/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/03/23/str8-exclusives-que-files-mixtape-listening-session/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:08:59 +0000 J'More http://str8nyc.com/?p=35479 STR8 EXCLUSIVES: “THE QUE FILES” MIXTAPE LISTENING SESSION

Last night, ya gurl J’More hit up Que (formerly of Day26) exclusive listening session at Recess Lounge in DC for his mixtape The Que Files dropping today. The event was hosted by radio/TV personality Jeannie Jones aka “The Kitty of the City” and DC’s No. 1 DJ, Quicksilva tackled the wheels of steel. Realtalk, Que definitely has a shot at going solo ’cause The Que Files has a lil’ bit of something for everyone from club bangers to a few baby makers. Not to mention, his boo Dawn makes her rapping debut on a track titled “All Night” . Who knew that Dawn could spit 16 bars? Anywhoo, I took a liking to a track titled “Well Overdue” in which Que goes in on his haters and puts his former group members on blast. I just couldn’t help but wonder if he’s calling out Willie on the track. He sings,

“And you trying to question my faithfulness/ What! /Well n*gga can you tell me this/ Why I’m on trial and you mothaf*ckas guilty/ Around these hoes/ You mothaf*ckas filthy/ Did you forget that you was married/ Did you forget that I knew everything”

DOWNLOAD/LISTEN–>> QUE- “THE QUE FILES”

Wifey Dawn was a no show, but she made sure to show her man some love via Twitter. Aww!

Being the granny that I am I chucked a deuce a lil’ after 10 pm. Overall the event was great and The Que Files is definitely worth a download.

Be on the look out for our exclusive interview with Que!

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