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Brooklyn Bodega #4: Monsta X Mixtape Review

In Brooklyn Bodega, Brooklyn Social Club, Muses and Music, The Talented Mssrs. & Mlles. I Know, bright lines on April 27, 2010 at 5:04 am

Check my review of Hollis, Queens emcee Monsta X:

http://www.brooklynbodega.com/2010/04/25/x-factor-monsta-x-mixtape-review/#comments

And the video for his debut single, “Goin’ In” :

Brooklyn Bodega #3: Mr. Beatz Record Release Party Review

In Artz, Brooklyn Bodega, Daily Rotation on April 12, 2010 at 8:34 pm

Check out my review of the Mr. Beatz Spit Therapy (his new record) release party for Brooklyn Bodega:

http://www.brooklynbodega.com/2010/04/12/performance-review-mr-beatz-spit-therapy-record-release-party-2/

Mr Beatz is a rapper and beat-maker extraordinaire in the underground Hiphop scene.

Expanding my aural horizons, everybody!

Check his video for “Plain & Simple” :

Looks like it is shot on location at 5Pointz Aerosol Art Center, an outdoor graffiti wonderspace in Long Island city, across the street from P.S. 1.

Built by Wendy Spring 2010 Picks

In Brooklyn Social Club, Feminista, The 'Ness, bright lines on April 6, 2010 at 7:01 am

Built by Wendy Spring 2010 collection. Three pieces strike me right away:

Kahlo Dress

Linen Jumper

When it rains...

Lil Wayne Blogs from the Pent

In Artz, Daily Rotation, Muses and Music, bright lines on April 6, 2010 at 6:27 am

Yes, that’s right–Lil’ Wayne is blogging and selling merch from prison.

In his Letter #1, Lil’ Wayne says:

“During my prison stint, I want my fans to know I love you. I want all of you to know that I appreciate all the mail I get, and this is my way of saying thank you. The F is for Family, Friends, and Fans.

“Love. Live. Life. Proceed. Progress. That’s who I am and who I’ll always be. You see, we’re all living on borrowed time, so I’m not worried about this situation. Life happens quick. The more time you spend contemplating what you should have done…you lose valuable time planning what you can and will do. Trying to tear down the past prohibits you from building up your future. So for my time here, my physical will be confined to the yard. My love and my spirit, however, know no boundaries.”

You can even get a ‘Weezy Thanx You’ desktop/Twitter background:

http://weezythanxyou.com/goodies/

Lil’ Wayne is currently serving a year long sentence at Riker’s for illegal weapon possession. Apparently he’s isolated from the general population, and can be eligible for parole in eight months for good behavior. Sigh…

Stay strong Weezy!

Some love for “A Milli” :

Brooklyn Bodega #2: Talkin’ Shop w/ Toro Y MOI

In Brooklyn Bodega, Muses and Music on April 6, 2010 at 5:04 am

Now, for days I had up the videos for “Blessa” and “Talamak”–Just today I was lucky to interview Chaz Bundick, the visionary behind Toro Y Moi.

Check out the article:

http://www.brooklynbodega.com/2010/04/05/talk-shop-toro-y-moi-interview/

A Dose of Daily Candy

In Brooklyn Social Club on April 5, 2010 at 9:16 am
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Five Reasons to Embrace Another Williamsburg Bar
The Counting Room Bar Opens

the counting room bar williamsburg!

Numbers aren’t our strong suit, so we’ll keep it to one hand.

1. Pan-roasted croutons tossed in a bag with herbs and fresh Parmesan, cheeses from Poughkeepsie’s Sprout Creek Farm, and brothless French onion soup served in an iron skillet make up Robert Crosson’s upstairs-only menu.

2. Milk Punch (cognac, Jamaican rum, milk) and French toast on a stick at brunch.

3. Trickster cocktails downstairs, like Gourmet Popcorn (corn-infused vodka, salt-and-butter-infused vermouth, and Combier orange).

4. Edison bulbs in canning jars and candelabra-like pipe wall sconces illuminate reclaimed wood benches and tables and salvaged schoolhouse doors.

5. A retractable garage door, late-night hours (till 4 a.m. on weekends downstairs), and more-than-ample space make it the new birthday spot.

It’s slated to open Wednesday — assuming everything adds up.
The Counting Room, 44 Berry Street, at North 11th Street, Williamsburg (718-599-1860 or thecountingroombk.com).