Monday, April 7, 2008

Back for the First Time


Last night, I sang on the same stage that Chrisette Michele and my personal favorite Melonie Daniels have graced while creating pandemonium with their annointed vocals. The well-known ,Village Underground 's stage on a Sunday night showcases a band that can rival the best musicians in the business, talented singers from all walks of life and an intimate audience of music lovers that participate in a feedback tug of war with the performers.
Needless to say, I felt so comfortable, so at home, and so ready to let NYC know that there's a new fierce set of vocals leaving traces, remnants, and echoes in your memory. I sang Jilly from Philly's "Gettin in the Way." Tracy Morgan was seated in the front row. What a blessed experience! Certainly not the last...
I have to give some shouts-outs! LOL. And since this is my freestyle, I can do that. The saying, 'favor ain't fair' is so true...because I'm saturated in it. I give thanks to my Savior for the courage to purse my passion, my vocal coach Edroc http://www.myspace.com/edroc33 and my sister in Christ Squeaky Moore http://squeakymoore.com/home.html who helped me get ready for this performance in 24 hours. Now for the pros, that's to be expected, but for the up and coming...that's straight up favor! They both helped me perfect an dynamic, interactive performance that had the ladies agreeing with me and the men loving my gangsta! I can't wait to go back and rock out again. Next time, I will be sure to have someone video tape it, so you can vibe in the experience with me.
Edroc's editing the videos from our studio session on Saturday and as soon as he's done with that, I'll be sure to share.
Tonight my amazingly talented cousin Semaj Collins http://www.myspace.com/semajmusiclive is showcasing her original song in a contest hosted by NABFEME. The contest is for Domestic Violence awareness and her song is a semi-finalist! Music runs deeps in the generational bloodlines. Show her some love!
This Wednesday, I'm checking out Power 105.1 open mic uptown in HARLEM. The music continues...
Till the next time...I see you on stage or underground...much love!
Verse for the day: Matthew 5:13
Preparation + Opportunity = Success!
Peacefully ~#1CHISista!
PS - Just because the video is "HOT LIKE FIYAH" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d4MIvHlVxc&eurl=http://theybf.com/

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