Monday, March 29, 2010

Bridget Kelly: BP3 Tour Diaries // What's in YOUR Wallet?



So ... we're not sure how many of you ladies have been keeping up with Rap-Up.com's Tour Diary with Roc Nation artist/songwriter, Bridget Kelly ... but we thought we'd take it upon ourselves to bring you up to speed on some things ...


Rap-Up TV caught up with rising star Bridget Kelly when she stopped in Los Angeles for Jay-Z’s “BP3” tour last week. ... Check out the plush digs where she eats, breathes, and sleeps when she’s not performing “Empire State of Mind” with her boss nightly.

We were going back through the archives ... and got really into BK. She's totally dope and personable ... and making some really awesome moves right now. We found her pretty @uthentic.

SO VERY CUTE ... was her discussion of her daily must-haves on tour. Catch a brief piece of it below ...

One thing is for sure, life on the road can be long and boring, but I’m good as long as I have:

1. A dope pair of headphones – Some big ones to tune everything out.
2. My BlackBerry – My link to the world!
3. My passport – In case London calls…lol!
4. A couple pairs of shades – My future is looking prettybright.
5. Flatiron – To keep the mane in tact.
6. St. Tropez bronzer – To keep the skin glowing.


Ok ... so I must admit ... we wanted to play TOO! I mean we're movers and shakers over here! Trust us ... :)

so ... of course we emptied out our purses.


to you ... from e a s e ...

e a s e.e living can only be achieved through 11 items. Call it my mantra, but all the items below help create the @uthenticity for your viewing and experiencing pleasure.
  • Cell Phone>>how else can i maintain being connected to important folk? Needless to say, sometimes i wish i had another just to separate the many non-personal calls that come through to my personal number, BUT in the meantime, my little palm is one of the forces behind the @uthentic madness you seem to enjoy regularly ;)
  • lip gloss>>this will definitely show you how girly i am, but i canNOT go without the gloss...and the one pictured is my longtime bff called M.A.C Lipgelee. She's always right on time when the pucker matters!
  • leather journal>>because my thoughts are always brewing and even though many i do not express verbally, writing down thoughts and moments that deserve documentation are extremely important. Everyone is not a writer, yet everyone has something to say.
  • wallet>>ummm, that's how the business gets done, ha! or how i eat/live/survive!
  • ipod/earphones>>yea, music is a necessity for all the things listed above. I talk with music, put lip gloss on, write, pay for stuff allll with the tunes on play. Currently digging Wale, always Thievery Corporation, J*Davey for the fiesty side and Sade for the relaxed e a s e.
  • glasses>>for the early morning and late night driving!
  • business cards>>because networking is sexy. enough said. everyone should have one.
  • check book>>makes the payment official ;) and organization of the $$ is where its at!
  • lotion>>because being dry isn't hot at all! lol
  • pen>>to write down the thoughts, appointments and transactions that help make my life more interesting by the day!
  • chapstick>>the plan B to the #2....or the inbetween moments when #2 is out ;) and i'm off to the store to get more.



to you ... from me ...


well ... i've recently done some downsizing ... mainly because i'm either on the road, or in an airport, or in a meeting ... or ... well you, get it it! i'm always somewhere ...

so here's what's usually with me ...

1. iphone ... it's eliminated my journal, mp3 player, and hp mini that would have normally been here. i mean ... really ... you know it does everything.
2. flip cam (that's what's in the pink case) ... you know kholi kam is always in full effect
3. receipts ... i'm a stickler for them ... with retail therapy being my ONLY therapy these days ... i have to leave myself the option to change my mind ... an option any girl should have, right?
4. Corregidora ... what?!? i'm in a PhD program ... this could have been any book ... but there's ALWAYS a book! lol
5. Orbitz ... i've developed a mild addiction thanks to a homie/lover/friend
6. jump drive ... sometimes i need to reach back in the vault ... and do some work that was begun long before we got this iphone.
7. an assortment of lip glosses (what?!? you've seen my lips ... they're absolutely to large to be NONlustrous. lol. cuz that's a word. -_-)
8. burt's bees ... for hands and lips. nj wind and weather is hard for a pimp.
9. digi cam ... for the same reason the flip cam is always with me ... i like to capture things! like hearts. and great lighting! lol.
10. the only louis vuitton thing i've ever had ... (and this may be this way for awhile) ... my change purse turned make-up case. .... what?!? i've never seen anything hold mascara, lipgloss, receipts, the cards and cash (as you see pictured), and cough drops SO WELL!!!
not pictured: my 32 oz. pink water bottle and 3 bottles of daily vitamins (a multi, green tea, and a b-complex ... what?!? gotta keep it healthy ... and energized. :) ... oh! and the SECOND phone for fam and downtime ... NOT business ... it's clearly being used to take the pic. sighh)



so anyways ladies?!? Are you on the move?!? of course you are ... you're an @uthentic chick!

Well what's in your wallet?!? Or purse?!? or pocket?!? or backpack ... or however you roll, authentically?!?

Let us know! leave a comment ... send us a pic @ authentic dot famc @ gmail dot com ... or post a link!

until we see you again, stay @uthentic.
e a s e:: kholi.::



Saturday, March 27, 2010

Tonight in Philly

So ... our friend Justin from 32 Degrees is throwing a dope party @ THe M Room TONIGHT!


It's The Year...1992
With DJ's Emynd & Bo Bliz Playing all the bangers from the year 1992

15 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia
PA
$7 / 21+




i mean ... not that you asked. ... but we know you're interested.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Coming UP

We're baaaaack!!!

Yup! We missed you too! We missed you soooo much ... we decided to come back with a little surprise! We're never afraid to switch it up!

In the mood for @wesome .... but everything seems so subpar?!?

Every other spot has ...
an entry fee?
a wack DJ?
dull vibe?
expensive drinks?
a bunch of folks ... just standing around?
is not @uthentic?!?

Well no worries!

You won't find any of that @ GRiND ... 03.25.10
**FREE entry! FREE entry! Free entry!**


DJ Sherock back from NYC and keepin' you GRiNDing @ STIR
1700 Chancellor Street
10 pm- 2am
$4 wells // $3 domestics // 21+




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Friends don't let friends miss GRiND.

THURSDAY MARCH 25, 2010 ... FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ...

@ STIR LOUNGE.

**FREE ENTRY**





...

then

...
It's that time again!

The F*I*X ((Fresh.Innovative.X.perience))
Philadelphia's New Music-Showcase & After-Party with Some of the HOTTEST Artist in the Tri-State Area
This Month's Features...

*Michael Jahlils*
*Chicago Jones*
*Zarinah*
*Streetz*
*STARlisha*
*Clo'zette*
*Get Right*
and Special Featured Artist
***Leah Smith***

If You Don't See Your Name on the Line-Up and Would Like to Perform, Don't Worry Just Come Early and Have a Chance to Be One of Our *Wild-Card* Performers of the Night!
(Wild-Card List is Limited)

What You Need to Know:
Doors Open at 10:00pm || 21+
Performances start at 11:00pm SHARP
Cover:: $5.00
**Drink Specials All Night**

Thursday, March 18, 2010

March Madness


e a s e and I tried to make a well-planned, informative video for you all ... instead ... we got this.

... and this ...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

La Femme Mystique: Vivant Art Gallery, Philadelphia


La Femme Mystique - A Tribute to Women's Month


Vivant Art Collection explores the unique and intimate allure and power that combines the mind, body and spirit and capturing the essence and connection to the EARTH ...La Femme Mystique *Special Curator Simone E. Banks

Take a journey with our featured artists....
Nadine LaFond - "EARTH"; Nataki Bhatti - "SOUL"; Sherry B. Ways - "MIND"
Philece R., Frances Bradley, Lichiban - "BODY"

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL ARTIST RECEPTION MARCH 20TH - 3PM - 8PM! Meet the artist and enjoy a gallery tour by the artist as we look into each piece further. Enjoy! Vivant!

Monday, March 15, 2010

LIVE ART :: live painting at WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI feat. BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Dice Raw, Jaguar Wright & more


I'm heading down to Philly on Monday to be part of this massive fundraiser marathon featuring over 20 artists, including Bilal, Jazmine Sullivan, Jaguar Wright, among others. I'll be live painting along with Philly's own Iye Yinda, and will be donating the piece for the auction during the show. Philly fam, come and support! xo, Lichiban

WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP HAITI
Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding presents A Benefit for Haiti

Hosted by Fatin Dantzler of Kindred The Family Soul, and featuring:

BILAL, Jazmine Sullivan, Kindred The Family Soul, Jaguar Wright, Dice Raw, Chubb Rock, Eric Roberson, Jean Baylor, Antoinette Costa, Jim Stephens, Selina Carerra, Kuf Knotz, Tony Moore and Jehova's Chosen, Mic Wrecka, Hezekiah, U CITY, WyldLyfe, Meek Millz and DJ Rocdaspot.


Proceeds go to Elite Rescue, Recovery, and Rebuilding, and Haiti Professionals of Philadelphia.
There will be live artists, Brookyn-based Lichiban & Philly's own Iye Yinda donating and auctioning their work. There will be bins for donations of canned and dry foods, and medical supplies that will be sent to Haiti through the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia.

Monday, March 15, 2010 | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Downstairs Live WORLD CAFE LIVE

Advance Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $24 ($20 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $36 ($22 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)

Day of Show Tickets:
Floor/Loge (Limited General Admission Seating plus Standing Room): $26 ($22 ticket + $4 processing fee)
Mezzanine (Reserved Seating): $38 ($24 ticket + $14 processing/premium service* fee)
*priotiy seating and VIP amenities/service


Wednesday, March 10, 2010

He Said, She Said Shalonda



Remember this?

In late 2009 we introduced you to our newest AUTHENTIC chick Shalonda & her mixtape Just Go. We had the privilege to chat with her last month about the radio, the random, & the real. Portion control is key. And we don't want to discourage your sexy. So push that cheese danish to the curb & nibble on the first helping of our three part conversation. It's filling. It's fat free. It's for you. Bon appetite.

Mikey: Thank you so much for agreeing to chat with us.
What's one change you wish to see or hear on the radio & on music television?



Shalonda: I'd like to hear REAL music. And when I say "real" I don't mean that in a music snob kind of way. I mean that in a you can actually feel the music kind of way. Not just the beat. Intentional words, Intentional sounds. Honesty. Lyrics that call up memories. That make you think. Make you happy. Make you wanna break up or fall in love...it's just honest...based on what's played on the radio today, when people look back on this generation of popular music, they'll think we were in perpetual party mode. Almost everything on pop radio is about getting wasted and/or shaking your ass...and I don't think that's a REAL representation of what people are doing. EVERYBODY can't be at the club. C'mon son!




Mikey: What was your inspiration for the mixtape? Why'd you choose the songs that you chose?


Shalonda: I was actually working out when i got the idea. I was running the stairs in my apartment building when the instrumental for dj khaled's "i'm so hood" came on. For some reason, I started singing " 'round midnight." Then I started laughing, kept working out and brushed it off. Later that night I told my friend what popped in my head and he was like "You should try it." So I did.


There's a quote by Arthur Ashe that I always refer to when i feel my back is against a wall. He said "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." I can't even begin to tell you how those simple words affected me. I realized that the only thing i could do was use what I had at that very moment. And at the moment, all I had was some instrumentals, a mic and some software.


The craziest part of the whole process was that I had no idea what I was doing AT ALL. I had no idea how to even use recording software, how to set it all up, knew nothing about mics, preamps, nothing about levels, nothing about recording, nothing about nothing. I just went in and felt my way around in the dark and I actually got a mixtape out of the process. And learned a lot.


As far as the songs go, I wrote down all the jazz standards that I've come to love over the years. Then I started going through instrumentals to see what made me dance, made me sad, made me SOMETHING. I just picked things i could FEEL. Everything else happened pretty organically. Certain songs just made sense to me. I thought it would be dope to re-imagine these songs that I'd loved all my life over contemporary tracks.


Mikey: So what is your greatest fear?


Shalonda: I’m afraid of giving up.


TO BE CONTINUED...


'til then...stay AUTHENTIC. Check in next Wednesday for part two of the Shalonda interview.


Sneak peak:


Mikey: When did you know you had a gift to share or a story worth hearing?


Shalonda: I believe everyone is born with the same story to share, and that's LOVE...who knows---in ten years, I could be a glass-blowing trapeze artist. But the message is always the same.