June 30. 2009 by admin.

…Well your man Jeremih’s self-titled debut album with hit baby-making single “Birthday Sex” is out and in stores today. This young R&B crooner fresh out of Chi-Town has mastered the piano, drums, saxophone and apparently “Birthday Sex” over the years. Signed to Island Def Jam Records, his single peaked at Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and after watching his first televised performance at the annual pre-show of this year’s BET Music Awards I realized the kid can actually sing. Call me a pessimist, but I question the vocal ability of any and every new artist since the industry has been stuck on that synthesized & overprocessed signature sound T-Pain can’t seem to live without. Nevertheless, Jeremih passed the “does he sound good LIVE?” test, and I don’t know about you- but I can’t get his song out of my head. We’ll see what the future holds for Jeremih, but in the meantime- go cop his album!

DRE.B.EZ

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June 29. 2009 by admin.

What’s up with this weather?!?!? Every time it’s just about to feel like Summer’s around to stay- BAM! the clouds come out and fool us  all. While I’m sure you’re tired of carrying around your umbrellas during what’s supposed to be “the summer”- here’s a few tips to get you thru those sweltering, hazy Summer days without feeling as though you’re about to fall out.

• Drink lots of water! As obvious as this might seem, some people still don’t get it. It’s not about just staying hydrated; it’s more important to hydrate yourself with WATER and not with beverages filled with sugar and/or alcohol. You don’t want to be that person on the train/bus everyone is mad at for passing out during an early morning commute or rush hour.
• Pace yourself! I know it’s Summertime and you’ve been stuck in the crib throughout the cold Winter & rainy Spring months. You want to get out and enjoy the nice weather, show off your new worked out body, your tattoo(s), or maybe try to find that special Summer jumpoff. Well you can’t do all of those things if you’re passed the F#*K out somewhere. Don’t overexert yourself or push yourself beyond your physical limits in this hot weather- you will NOT make it! Rest if you need to.
• Stay Cool (…literally!) As cliche and as raunchy as it may sound, LESS is MORE in the Summer- especially you, ladies. Dress for the season in light-colored and loose-fitting clothing (but don’t forget to bring a jacket with you as it gets kind of breezy at night). Also, take full  advantage of your hater blockers (…your shades/sunglasses) to protect your from the sun’s rays & the haters!

F.Y.I.: Did you know an average of 400 people in the U.S. die every year as aresult of extreme heat? Sounds crazy, but it’s true. Don’t be a statistic!

DRE.B.EZ

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June 29. 2009 by admin.

We’re at the last installment of our GRACE Hats feature. Over the past month we’ve been having a blast with these stylish hats, and this week’s model- Marcia, make this particular shoot a hell of a lot easier. Our boy, FaBid dressed her up, dressed her down and boy, did she deliver! Special shout out to the folks over at GRACE Hats for standing behind such a noteworthy product and giving us an opportunity to promote them, our featured photographer, Zoltan Saro (check out his site on our blogroll), make-up artist, Teneshia and all five of our models who were a part of this initiative. Thank you all for riding with the BKBOYEEZ! Until next time…

On Model: Baguette Floppy Flower| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

On Model: Zebra Hunting Mix [Navy]| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

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June 28. 2009 by admin.

I’m still speechless about the passing of MJ. His death has been the one recurring thought in my mind over the past few days. His music was timeless, his talent was immeasurable, he was an inspiration to us all  and his legacy will certainly live on forever. I always thought what would happen if MJ died? Would the World be ready for it? Would we  mourn his death or celebrate his life? Just as I thought I’d never be around to witness the first Black American president become elected, who would have known that the King of Pop would pass away in my lifetime too? It’s been MJ mayhem throughout the media, on the airwaves, in the clubs, and on the streets of New York. It’s scary to even fathom the extent of his reach, as he effected so many people in a myriad of ways. He was a global icon! He was the BEST performer to EVER LIVE. He was often imitated, but never duplicated. A musical genius, a great  humanitarian and he’ll be greatly missed. I love you MJ!

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June 25. 2009 by admin.

June 25, 2009 started out just OK, but as the day went on- it grew worse. The sun was shining bright, and I slept right thru it waking up frazzled & late. With 30 minutes until my 2 o’clock class, I picked TODAY to not know what to wear (for at least 15 minutes), misplaced my keys (for at least 10 minutes), and my last 5 minutes were spent walking out of my apartment and down the block in that annoying, breezeless (if that’s even a word) Summer heat. So now I’m officially late, annoyed and waiting longer than usual for a dollarvan. When one finally pulled up with no A/C (F#*K!!!), guess where my seat was? Yep! The MIDDLE seat in the last row of a FULL van. So you know I was livid and trying to stay calm because the more angry I got, the more I kept sweating! Normally I’d have total faith in the drivers who wrecklessly, weave in and out the lanes on Flatbush Avenue because not only do I love an adventure, but I know they’ll get me where I need to be in half the time. Well, not today! Now, it’s 2:50, my group partner’s late, we’re in class playing catch-up the whole time, the teacher’s in one of her moods being shady, and I just want to say “F-It” and go hit up Habana Outpost (…my drinking spot!) Instead I sit thru it until 5 o’clock and head straight home. Within 20 minutes of me being home my little sister calls to tell me that Michael Jackson had died. She was walking on 34th Street and apparently, that was the topic of everyone’s conversation. Immediately, my eyes filled with water as I turned on the TV only to see that it was actually true. At the age of 50, the King of Pop had died and I was speechless…

DRE.B.EZ

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June 25. 2009 by admin.

When I’m bored, there’s only one thing I can ALWAYS do and that’s EAT! It was a Thursday evening, I was twiddlin’ my thumbs in the crib, when my Boyee Rick called me from his NEW ride. Excited for him but hungry as hell, I suggested we go for a spin to get some food and he agreed (…the Power of  Persuasion can be a great asset, huh!?) We cruised into Park Slope, Brooklyn to this Moroccan spot he heard about earlier in the week called Babouche Restaurant & Lounge. As we approached the entranceway, we were quickly guided to our table to peruse the menu which consisted of authenic Moroccan dishes with a contemporary French flair. While I’m not a huge fan of either cuisine, I decided to keep it simple as the prices were kind of up there, I wasn’t down for any surprises and as stated earlier- I was starving! Don’t get me wrong- I’m not opposed  to trying new things but in times like these when dining out happens less frequently, it’s crucial to make wise decisions in terms of what you’re eating to avoid leaving any restaurant unsatisfied. With that said, I ordered the Saumon Grille and a CabSau (that’s Cabernet Sauvignon- if you didn’t know) and my Boyee Rick had the same wine as well as the Steak Au Poivre.

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June 24. 2009 by admin.

In this life you’re responsible for your own actions; you can’t blame it on anyone or anything- despite what Jaime Foxx says. For instance, I recently experienced a situation where someone who I considered “a friend” overstepped their boundary in our friendship, and I couldn’t find peace within myself until I confronted them about it. Imagine already feeling despondent about a particular situation in life, only to have “a friend” make you feel a lot worse about it. That’s not cool and unlike the popular Dionne Warwick song, “that’s NOT what friends are for!” To make matters worse I learned the following day that even after the well-deserved tongue lashing I couldn’t hold back- come to find out “my friend” was “drunk and didn’t recall the situation”. WTF??? Now that totally pissed me off because you know the truth comes out when you’re drunk, so he obviously meant what he said and everything that I said clearly went thru one ear and out the other! Whether under the influence or not, that’s no excuse to get too familiar- especially when the friendship is still new. My advice is: It’s never too early or too late to CHECK your friends when they get too comfortable. If they’re a true friend, they’ll know it’s not coming from a bad place and your feelings should never come second to their Aah-aah-aah-aah-aah-ALCOHOL!

DRE.B.EZ

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June 23. 2009 by admin.

Mz. Mimz is back at it again with her all NEW mixtape- Thoughts While Getting Dressed… Check out this preview of her at S.O.B.’s performing “Thoughts While Getting Dressed” and be sure to download the mixtape for FREE, right here! We already did…

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June 22. 2009 by admin.

Just got a tweet on Twitter from our girl, Mz. Mimz (in Chocolate City), that her much anticipated mixtape will be released on her website tomorrow and for FREE 99!!! Check out this exclusive BKBOYEEZ interview with her, and we’ll be back with more later… It’s late. I’m going back to bed…

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June 22. 2009 by admin.

Fellas, we’re doing it again just for you! We know that having a keen sense of style is something that’s expected from a woman, but in 2009- dudes are tapping into their personal styles just as well. So if you’re not one of those dudes, it’ll be in your best interest to rock with the BKBOYEEZ and allow us to help you jump on the bandwagon. C’mon bruh! No one wants to be left behind! So whether you’re going for that swave “Night on the Town” look, that casual “I’m not dressin’ up to go there…” look, or just need a quick fix until you get your braids or locks redone- GRACE Hats is the perfect accessory to help you preserve your sexy! Check out our model, Jha, as he brings his swaggerific style on set of this photo shoot. Special shout out to Jha for just being ON at the CRACK OF DAWN (…literally!) and our photographer- Zoltan Saro for doing what he does best. We have one more photoshoot for y’all, but you have to wait until next week for that so stay tuned…

On Model: Alu Hat Button [Grey]| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

On Model: Moby Hat| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

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June 21. 2009 by admin.

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June 19. 2009 by admin.

Yo! Check out the new track from our Boyee- Poe Picasso. Tell us if y’all feelin’ it Brooklyn…

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June 17. 2009 by admin.

The Summer solstice is almost here, and I know most of us have one thing on our minds: “Let’s get crazy!” But we can’t forget how important the Summer can be for furthering yourself in your endeavors. Nothing is wrong with partying because if you know me, you know I enjoy a good time out with my peeps but it’s about learning how to party the adult way. GET your mind from down below… I’m talking about networking and partying with the right people, using your good times and turning them into better times to come. As I get older, the zest for being responsible for my future grows tremendously so I am just letting you guys in on steps I’m taking in my own life. But please, don’t be obnoxious with it. Don’t just seem eager to use what someone else has. Actually try to bring these people into your business circle, so that everyone can benefit from everyone.

Be blessed…KuTTy

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June 17. 2009 by admin.

There are not many words that I would want to say about my “Dad” because I made a decision not too long ago to let all that I have against him go. Like a lot of people I know, my father was absent for most of my life and I resented him for most of my life. Then there came a time when I realized that by resenting him for so long, I was blind to the person who was always there. My mom wore both the title of Mother & Father, and she wore it well- doing what she had to do to make sure we never needed anything, along with holding her own resentment. So my Mom was my Dad, and I love and appreciate her along with the life she provided wholeheartedly.

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June 16. 2009 by admin.

When I found out that the rumors were true, I couldn’t wait to see it for myself. There’s been a buzz going around the city about The Wiz returning to the stage, and I’m so grateful to have quite a few friends actually performing in this classic production. If anyone knows me well, they know The Wiz is my all-time favorite musical EVER! So I was ecstatic when I received word from KuTTy that our Boyee, Ryan- was able to finagle both of us Orchestra seats to the preview of the show. Although it was a gloomy Thursday evening, we eased on down to City Center to watch the magic unfold. Before I even get into it, I’ll begin with the all-star cast including: Grammy Award winning recording artist- Ashanti playing “Dorothy”, film & television star Orlando Jones playing “The Wiz”, Tony Award winner for The Color Purple- LaChanze playing “Aunt Em & Glinda (The Good Witch of the South)”, film & television star Dawnn Lewis playing “Addaperle (The Good Witch of the North)” and beloved television star Tichina Arnold playing “Evillene (The Wicked Witch of the West)”. Their presence alone was enough to keep me at the edge of my seat the entire night as I eagerly waited for each of them to grace the stage. The show was pretty good, and between you and me… Ashanti totally shocked me! She actually held her own hitting notes I didn’t think she was vocally capable of reaching. The Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion (played by Christian Dante White, Joshua Henry & James Monroe Iglehart) were mesmerizing and vocally captivating. But, the dancers, were the glue that kept the entire production flowing seamlessly. They were ON and their energy was out of this world. You know I’d love to dissect this entire performance, but I don’t want to ruin it for anyone. But I must say, it was touching to see an ALL BLACK cast doing the DAMN THING… and doin’ it well at that too! The production is only in town for a limited time and will conclude on July 5th, so I employ you to round up some kids or head out on a solo mission to see this amazing show. You’ll love it- I promise.

DRE.B.EZ

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June 15. 2009 by admin.

We’re back again with more GRACE Hats you should definitely get into this Summer. This time around we decided to show you how versatile they can be- depending on what they’re paired with. They can come in exceptionally handy on those casual Summer days, where you just want to feel comfortable and not overdone. In this particular shoot, we tried to showcase that relaxed style our model, Aurora, already possesses (when she’s not out in her chic & trendy ensembles we adore, of course). We’d like to thank her for working with us and for always supporting the BKBOYEEZ initiative, our make-up artist- Teneshia, our boy FaBid for styling the shoot and noted photographer- Zoltan Saro, for extending his expertise.

On Model: Alu Hat Art Zipper| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

On Model: Alu Hat Art Zipper| Photo Credit: Zoltan Saro Photograhy

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