Right now, it has been a busy few weeks for me, but that is not what I want to discuss.
One of Lake County's own, DeCount Bell aka Ace Koon aka Fury is in the runnings for the title role of a movie that depicts the life of famed rapper/actor Tupac Shakur.
The voting for who will play this most coveted role will close soon and a victor will be chosen. Out of all the artists I have met in Lake County, IL, I can say that I have never seen anyone so driven for a role. He is one of the best selling artist in this locale. And his lyrical style is reminiscent of the late Tupac Shakur.
In Search of Tupac
Above is the link for the In Search of Tupac page on facebook and a video of Fury's audition. I think you will find Lake County, Illinois well represented in this endeavor.
Once again, time is short. Click this Link and vote for DeCount Bell: http://www.truthabout2pac.com/
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Social Bug: Next Level Poetry
Alright North Chicago, on Wednesday nights, 1721 Sheridan Road is the best kept secret in town. I am talking about Neo Soul Wednesday's at the Social Bug, hosted by none other than, the one and only SoleTempest (Simone).
The poetry last night was off the chain. The atmosphere is laid back and with DJ SKILLZ on the 1s and 2s playing the sexy sounds of Neo Soul, each Wednesday night is a night to remember. And with the sudden arrival of Poetry on the Patio's Markell Mooney last week, you never know what to expect.
If you have a heart for creativity and the spoken word, it will be energized. Come with your A game or not and still have fun.
Last night, if you were there, you got to hear and see the lovely Oasis bless us with her wordplay and angelic melody. Local hero, and Lake County celeb, the X was in the building, blessing us with his rhymes.
Not to mention the undeniably clever Breeze and Brandy Nicole (YES I GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE).
Once again, this is laid back, grown and sexy folk. Leave the drama at home and come have a ball on Wednesdays at the Social Bug: 1721 Sheridan Rd in North Chicago, IL 60064.
ALSO: This Friday the X will be in the building for Old School Fridays. Come out and get your groove on like we did back in the day.
I can't say enough about this place, but I must say this: We need to support our black owned businesses in this town. When someone is doing something this positive, it is a righteous endeavor. I never thought I would spit in my home town again. But after last night, I know and believe that anything is possible. And I will return to the Social Bug again.
Spoken Word has a new home in North Chicago, every Wednesday night. Show some love for it.
PEACE
The poetry last night was off the chain. The atmosphere is laid back and with DJ SKILLZ on the 1s and 2s playing the sexy sounds of Neo Soul, each Wednesday night is a night to remember. And with the sudden arrival of Poetry on the Patio's Markell Mooney last week, you never know what to expect.
If you have a heart for creativity and the spoken word, it will be energized. Come with your A game or not and still have fun.
Last night, if you were there, you got to hear and see the lovely Oasis bless us with her wordplay and angelic melody. Local hero, and Lake County celeb, the X was in the building, blessing us with his rhymes.
Not to mention the undeniably clever Breeze and Brandy Nicole (YES I GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE).
Once again, this is laid back, grown and sexy folk. Leave the drama at home and come have a ball on Wednesdays at the Social Bug: 1721 Sheridan Rd in North Chicago, IL 60064.
ALSO: This Friday the X will be in the building for Old School Fridays. Come out and get your groove on like we did back in the day.
I can't say enough about this place, but I must say this: We need to support our black owned businesses in this town. When someone is doing something this positive, it is a righteous endeavor. I never thought I would spit in my home town again. But after last night, I know and believe that anything is possible. And I will return to the Social Bug again.
Spoken Word has a new home in North Chicago, every Wednesday night. Show some love for it.
PEACE
Monday, April 11, 2011
Contributor's Guidelines
For Contributor's
NOGO Street Beat is for but not limited to North Chicago, IL.
That said, you have the freedom of speech to right about whatever you want.
But you must follow the rules.
1. No hate speech. I will cut you off really quick if you spread hate on my blog.
Haters thrive on drama. This is a drama free zone. If you don't like it, don't put it on here.
2. Mixtape Reviews Must be at least 200-500 words long-- with contact information or website information of the artist. If something is hot, people are going to want to know where to get it.
3. Artist Profile Interviews can be of any length. Again it must have the artist's contact info or music info.The same goes for local business owner interviews and special interest articles.
4. Book Reviews and Movie Reviews 500 words to 1000 words long.
As a writer on this blog, you will get name recognition and full credit for anything you submitt.
5. But please proofread and edit your articles.
NOGO Street Beat is for but not limited to North Chicago, IL.
That said, you have the freedom of speech to right about whatever you want.
But you must follow the rules.
1. No hate speech. I will cut you off really quick if you spread hate on my blog.
Haters thrive on drama. This is a drama free zone. If you don't like it, don't put it on here.
2. Mixtape Reviews Must be at least 200-500 words long-- with contact information or website information of the artist. If something is hot, people are going to want to know where to get it.
3. Artist Profile Interviews can be of any length. Again it must have the artist's contact info or music info.The same goes for local business owner interviews and special interest articles.
4. Book Reviews and Movie Reviews 500 words to 1000 words long.
As a writer on this blog, you will get name recognition and full credit for anything you submitt.
5. But please proofread and edit your articles.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Message from the editor
Alright.
I haven't been here for a while, I know. That is about to change. I have been working on other projects and forgot why I started this blog in the first place.
So why did I start this blog? Because I could, that's why. And it can and will continue.
In the coming weeks, I shall be blogging about whatever I can get my grubby little hands on in North Chicago, IL.
And if you are from North Chicago and want to contribute to this blog, I highly encourage you to contact me via email at jpoetic77@sbcglobal.net.
Nogo Street Beat will continue in 2011. Please be advised.
I haven't been here for a while, I know. That is about to change. I have been working on other projects and forgot why I started this blog in the first place.
So why did I start this blog? Because I could, that's why. And it can and will continue.
In the coming weeks, I shall be blogging about whatever I can get my grubby little hands on in North Chicago, IL.
And if you are from North Chicago and want to contribute to this blog, I highly encourage you to contact me via email at jpoetic77@sbcglobal.net.
Nogo Street Beat will continue in 2011. Please be advised.
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