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MidWeek Mixx

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ThatKellieGirl

Sy Smith is coming strong with the release of her album “Fast and Curious.” With all instruments and production by Mark de Clive-Lowe, you know it has a funky dance groove to it.

I am feeling her cover of Teena’s classic “Lovergirl”. She did a great job! And she rocks Billy Ocean’s “Nights (Feel Like Gettin’ Down)” featuring Rahsaan Patterson. And “Messages from the Stars” doesn’t disappoint with its synth groove. This is my favorite jam on the album. Be ready to get your groove on with this album!

Download, listen and enjoy the Midweek Mixx here.

Freedom Friday: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble Edition

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ThatKellieGirl

Good Morning Folks! TGIF.

I have a fun-filled weekend composed of arts, culture and good people! This evening, the Honey and I will be attending the Fela! Opening Night performance. I know this is my third time seeing it, but I truly enjoy this play. I want to see if Fela! can loosen up the D.C. crowd. Not to give anything away, but this play involves crowd participation! I also will be checking out the play “Trouble in Mind” at Arena Stage. Lastly, I will be celebrating my Honey’s sister’s birthday and celebrating a friends departure to work in Ethiopia for a year. And I am hoping to catch the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight. Yes, ThatKellieGirl is a boxing fan!

I grew up watching boxing matches because my Dad was a big boxing fan. Our house was the designated place for family and friends to watch boxing matches. At that time, everyone didn’t have “premium” cable channels so our house was the spot. So I grew up watching Larry Holmes, Marvin “Marvelous” Hagler, Tommy Hearns, Micheal Spinks, Leon Spinks and eventually my favorite, Mike Tyson. We were having fight parties before they were called “fight parties.” They were cherished events for my older sister and me because we were able to stay up past our bedtime. And my sister and I relished in the anticipation of waiting and watching our Uncle Junior fall asleep in his designated chair. This never failed! I actually can remember watching Buster Douglas knock out Mike Tyson. My heart sank watching this fight. I didn’t realize at that time it was the beginning of Tyson’s end.

Watching boxing actually inspired me to join the boxing club in college (at my father’s dismay). The coach said I would be good boxer because I had long arms for good reach. So I worked out and trained. That club whipped me into the best shape ever. However, after taking my first punch, my career was over! *I know ya’ll would have loved to have seen that!*

So I have a long history with boxing. I don’t keep up with the sport anymore, but I am always ready TO WATCH a good boxing match.

Here are some other great events…

The DC Short Films Festival closes out this weekend. On Friday (9/16), Lupe Fiasco and friends will be at the Merriweather Post Pavillion. Rahsaan Patterson will be at the Birchmere (9/17) and Rams Head (9/18). On Saturday (9/17), Kem will be at the Pier Six Pavillion.

And the Filmore Silver Spring is debuting with a strong line-up. They kicked off Thursday with Mary J. Blige. For the weekend, John Legend is performing on Saturday (9/17) and Black Star on Sunday (9/17).

Have a great weekend!

Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl

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Music Monday

Posted on July 18, 2011 by ThatKellieGirl

Hey Folks!

I hope you are ready for the week. If not, I have a couple of things that might help you out.

First up, Deborah Bond’s newest album Madam Palindrome is out. If anyone knows Deborah Bond, you know that she puts her heart and soul into making GOOD music. Her fun-loving, good-natured energy is just infectious. The honey and I stopped through WPFW and Ms. Bond was prepping for her interview on Soul Conversations with the wonderful Kimberly Washington. She was bursting with so much pride as we previewed the artwork for her album and gave us a sneak peek of her video for “You are the One”. I won’t give it away, but it is fun, fresh and very creative! It will be on some heavy rotation on VH1 Soul! Go get Madam Palindrome here.

Deborah Bond after her Soul Conversations interview at WPFW

Deborah Bond with Kimberly Washington, DJ YZO (far right) and Third Logic Guitarist Chuck (far left)

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Also this week….

This Friday, (7/22), Dance DC Festival and Cast of Characters present an original production paying homage to DC’s soul hero Marvin Gaye, SIMPLY MARVIN: LIVE @ THE SUGAR SHACK.

Featuring Eric Roberson, Mri Ben-Ari, Levi Stephens and Tamara Wellons and dance performances by Capitol Movement, Urban Artistry, DC Casineros, and DB’s MVP’s. Hosted by radio/tv personality Jeannie Jones (Ms. Kitty of the City 93.9 WKYS). It is free and open to the public so, get there early! SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! RSVP doesn’t guarantee admission. The event will be at the Warner Theater (513 13th St NW). Doors open at 7pm.

Soul Bounce and Sutra Lounge have teamed up to bring us “The Bleuphoria Experience with Rahsaan Patterson” tomorrow (7/19) for the release of his newest album. You must rsvp here for entry at Sutra Lounge (2406 18th Street, NW ).

Stay cool out there!

Freedom Friday: The Shutdown Edition

Posted on April 8, 2011 by ThatKellieGirl

Courtesy of http://www.miller-mccune.com/

Hello Folks,

All I can say is that it is hectic right now with this government shutdown. You can cut the tension with a knife. Everyone is holding their breathe….

To be quite candid with you, I am really angry about this situation. Due to ideological differences and political posturing, Americans will now have to muddle through this situation. And it only breads more contempt for the government, political parties and the political process. The effect is bigger than not getting a pay check.

However, instead of getting upset and worrying about the situation, we must to take a “victor” rather than “victim” attitude. If anything, this situation makes it more real to me that we have to have faith in ourselves and begin to strengthen our families and communities. Our livelihoods are too dependent upon other people who do not know us and have little in common with us. We must begin to build strong, community networks so that in times of famine, we are able to sustain ourselves. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, we first have to have faith that everything is going to be alright. Second, courage to believe that we have everything within ourselves to provide for ourselves and our communities. And lastly, more than ever, we must show our humanity towards each other.

One last thing, turn off the radio and the TV! Hearing too much of this mess only heightens our fears and anxiety. Instead, get out and enjoy the weekend.

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