I missed my homegirl’s Birthday celebration performance at SOBS and I’m mad but…I heard it was hot – Not surprising.
Instead, I get to watch this extremely fresh video from the show- so, I feel like I was there. In spirit I was!
Maya Azucena performing live and behind the scenes from SOBS courtesy of Brooklyn Fans. Thx Pete!
If you aren’t hip to Maya Azucena you better get started!
Where’s Brooklyn at?
Polar Prize Winner
I woke up to the exciting news that the 2012 Polar Music Prize recipients have been announced.
The Laureates selected at this year’s 20th Anniversary are Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma.
The winners each receive a total amount of one million SEK.
Paul Simon
Congratulations to the Winners!
Here’s a clip on each recipient. Yo-Yo Ma.
Paul Simon
- Yo-Yo Ma
The distinguished prize ceremony will take place in Stockholm, Sweden on August 28th, 2012.
The World is mourning over one of our greatest entertainers. Rapper, Musician, Filmmaker, Activist, Educator, Humanitarian Adam Yauch aka MCA aka Nathaniel Hornblower of the pioneering Hip Hop group the Beastie Boys.
MCA died yesterday, May 4th at just 47 years old from a 3 year battle with Cancer.
I was stunned by the news along with everyone else which made it almost impossible to work.
I’m not sure what else I can say that hasn’t already been said. I was a fan when ‘Licensed to Ill’ came out. The metal guitar riffs/punk energy and hip hop sensibilities sucked me in. Incidentally always thought Rick Rubin a genius and hands down that album title is one of the best of all time…
By the time ‘Paul’s Boutique’ and ‘Check Your Head’ dropped I was a DJ on college/commercial radio in Atlanta and of course went nuts. The fact these boys were Jewish only helped my cause after telling my parents I wanted to represent Rappers and had fallen in love with Hip Hop Culture. Read More
I’m sitting here at one of my fave spots Saraghina in Bed Stuy celebrating the re-launch of my site! Good times!
Shouts to Tyrelle Cherry for hooking it up.
This Wednesday we’ll be partying with my girl singer/songwriter Maya Azucena - SOBS is the place to be.
If you’re not hip to her latest project ‘Cry Love’ it’s a beautiful piece of work which spawned a gorgeous video.
So we’ll see you at SOBS - Wednesday, May 2nd. Get your tickets today as this will sell out. It’s Maya’s first headline NY show in a long time! Also on the bill is Rachel Brown. SOBS is celebrating 30 years….It’s also produced by Edclectic Entertainment.
Danielle Mastrion
CENTRE-FUGE PUBLIC ART PROJECT
I stumbled upon this art find yesterday on a glorious Sunny day sitting on a park bench by the swings waiting for my sister.
A couple artists were spray painting and filling in some pieces on the 3rd installation of art on the rotating outdoor gallery that lives on 1st st and 1st Ave in the E.Vill.
I was mesmerized by this gorgeous piece of the Beastie Boys by Danielle Mastrion. The installation is up from May 10 – July 12th so definitely go check it out and support this cause called Centre-Fuge Public Art Project.
Danielle works as a painter, illustrator, graphic designer and photographer. For the past 4 years, Danielle has made live art central to her process. Recently, Danielle won Art Battles’ “Battle for Poland”, and will travel to Poland this Spring representing the U.S.
Other artists in this cycle are: Michael DeNicola, Jade Fusco, Fumero, Cram Concepts and Bishop 203.
Centre-Fuge
My sister ended up joining me in the park and then we ended up drinking mint frozen lemonades. Delish!
Danielle Mastrion