Yesterday was the last day for the Baltimore AAHF. This year's celebration was very nice. I thought that the Camden Yards site was a great location. Although the festival was free, I had to pay $10 for parking. That was a little steep, but if you look at it as $10 to see Chaka Khan, Biz Markie, Erika Badu and Lil Bro [depending on the night you went]....it was a steal!!! Apparently, the festival got a few complains about commercialism at the festival. While I had a great time.....I kinda have to agree with this writer's assesment. Sad, but true: I saw an asian woman selling a T-shirt that read, "I love my People" printed on the shape of Africa (the continent) LOL! it's funny in retrospect, but it was kind of odd and unsettling. I could shoot myself....I forgot my camera! Sooooooooo...I have no pics to show you. I was rushing to get there and felt that I didn't have the time to turn around. If I would have only knew....NOT only did I have time to go back home...LOL!, but I could have went and got me something to eat. I sat around for like 2 hours. Its all good tho....there were quite a few photographers there...I am sure one of them got some shots. If I am able, I will post some. I looked cute yesterday too...LOL!
The ladies of Baltimore Hip Hop definitely put on a great show! Everyone arrived looking beautiful and ready to set the stage on fiyah! Smooches for all of you - Ms. Stres, Golden Seal (Reflect Son & Jahli) and B. Fly!!! Thank you so much for making me feel part of your show. I had a great time!!! I wished I could rap more than I ever have in my life yesterday. I need a ghost writer!!!! LOL! just playin! Im noooooo rapper! Surprise additions included, G.E.M. (formally known as Tha Plague) and Nic Soprano. Sound truly does make a huge difference. The sound was great!!!! I even came out liking a song that I originally thought was aiight! I vow to always make sure sound for my events in on point.
Big ups to everyone that took the time out to show the performers love.
HGE, Unreal, E the Poet Emcee, Akil Mizan, Lyrical Leviathan, Al Shipley, J. Sands, Jenab Suma, Tislam, Olu, James (Black out Studios), DJ Lil Mic, Shellbe Raw, Jaye Hunnie , Big Rio, Ike (Head Nod), Ebony (Ms. Crown Royal- you are a hard worker!!!), DJ She Rocks! (she really does!!!) & everyone else...who I saw and didn't see - I got maad love for yall!!!
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That article about white T's was a cover story in the Bmore City Paper last summer. It was definitely an interesting look at the issue, good to see it got nominated for some kind of award.