Tune in to Phatgurllove Radio Tonight! Spoken Word Artist Cambridge Jenkins!

Call in number: (347) 855-8245!

Share your poetry!

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Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga, Cambridge has been writing poetry for
6 years. He has performed at many local venues and events, including
The Apache Cafe, Java Monkey and the National Black Arts Festival. He
is the self-published author of four collections of poetry, including
Revenge of the Pink Pony (4/2008). Don’t Shoot the Messenger is his
bi-monthly poetry magazine, published by 84th and 5th Press. Cambridge
currently serves as Executive Editor of Urban Explorer, a monthly,
web-based success and personal development publication.  Join Cambridge on Facebook! Visit www.FACEBOOK.COM/CJENKINSIV
Check out his poetry here: http://www.gspoetry.com/member-getmyrevenge-36948
View his Wallpaper here: http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/cjenkinsiv/42FINAL2.jpg
Cambridge is starting off 2010 the right way: View his blog here: a new poetry blog he started for his participation in the 30 in 30 poetry challenge – http://cjenkinsiv.posterous.com

To read her bio and find our more about her click here to meet her!

Well the end is near and 2009 is coming to a close. What better way to kick start it by talking to Miss. Black NC. Yep you saw that right BLACK, AFRICAN-AMERCIAN, BROWN SKINNED-ed…lol. I am so excited to get to know more about her: Ms. RaSheeda Waddell! We are gonna get all the ins and outs of the pageantry bidness and talk to her about the standard of beauty in today’s society. We will find out what she has planned for the new year and take your calls about what your plans are and how you plan to party for the New  Year. What is your New Year’s Resolution? What is the most shocking event to occur in your life or your favorite celeb’s life this year? Share your poetry.  PLEASE SHARE YOUR POETRY! Or just call in to say hello to Miss. Black NC!  ~Phat has some thangs coming in  2010. Get ready!! Tune in! Call in number (347) 855-8245!

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Talk with Mr. Coley!

Mr. Coley was born in Washington, DC but moved to Durham, NC at a young age.  Mr. Coley received his inspiration and talent from his mother, a God fearing woman who believed in praying and going to church – so began THE SOUL AND THE MUSIC!!! Singing around the house and playing drums in the church was his first connection, and then he began singing in various choirs. In high school, Mr. Coley was active in the gospel choir, and PERFORMED in stage plays like “DREAM GIRLS,” where he played Curtis Taylor Jr. Among other talents, Mr. Coley marched in the band and played SNARE on Hillside High School’s drumline, “Blue Steel,” making a cameo in the movie “THE INK WELL” starring Larenz Tate. Since then, Mr. Coley has performed in various night clubs all over North Carolina, but his “Big Break” came in 2006 when he performed on the nationally syndicated “Tom Joyner Morning Show,” live on FOXY 107/104 FM in Raleigh, NC. In 2007, Mr. Coley went on to perform at “THE WORLD FAMOUS APOLLO THEATER” in New York. He first performed his original song entitled “YO MRS.” at AMATEUR NIGHT, a non-televised show, securing his spot on the nationally televised show, “SHOWTIME @ THE APOLLO.” His rendition of “LATELY” (by Stevie Wonder, as performed by KC and Jo Jo) allowed him to advance in the competition as the returning winner for the next show – an “Apollo Legend” in the making! Mr. Coley has sung at UNIVERSAL RECORD LABEL and has written lyrics and recorded at “RUFF RYDERS RECORD LABEL”  as well, Mr Coley has also worked with MAJOR RAP LEGEND ”BIG DADDY KANE”, and “9TH WONDER”, PRODUCER from the rap group, ”LITTLE BROTHER”, since then Mr Coley has performed at the “CHARLOTTE MUSIC AWARDS” in Durham and Charlotte, NC, but his latest accomplishment was singing the “NATIONAL ANTHEM” at the 2008 MEAC basketball tournament held in Raleigh, NC at the RBC CENTER and the 2009 CIAA tournament in Charlotte NC ! So its safe to say that Mr. Coley has achieved “GREATNESS” in so many ways, Mr Coley has started his own publishing company called “TIMELESS SOUL” “Where Good Music Transends Generations”. This Singer, Songwriter, Producer” is a quadruple threat! Unlike any other artist, Mr. Coley has produced, written and arranged his own album entitled “FOREVER-MUSIC,” which makes him “THE MASTER MIND BEHIND THE MUSIC.” It’s been said, that even being unsigned, Mr. Coley is a “FRANCHISE” all by himself….”THE FUTURE OF REAL MUSIC.”

This R&B and Inspirational Singer is what embodies a “TIMELESS SOUL.”

For bookings, shows and studio needs, contact us at: coleymusic@gmail.com

I cannot believe this is episode 10! It may not be a big deal to ya’ll but I am hyped about it! 10 episodes of me coming through ya speakers to share a little piece of my world with you! This Wednesday night it will be no different! We are gonna have a good time and welcome our Featured Guest Chenier, Alumnus of St. Augustine’s College, like myself! ~FALCON PRIDE~

Chenier hails from Queens, NY and now calls Raleigh, NC home. He discovered his gift to sing when he was 5 years old while singing in the church. Chenier continued to use his gift as a young man singing in churches, weddings, and various musical events.

This motivated him to pursue music in high school. Chenier attended The Brooklyn Academy of Music where he studied voice and received a partial scholarship to attend St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. In college he developed his songwriting, honed his velvet vocal styling and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Chenier also knew he had charisma and a voice to captivate an audience.

Chenier’s sound has drawn comparisons to great vocalists like Brain McKnight and Babyface but he still feel he has a sound of his own. Like many great singers and performers he credits been influenced by some of the greats: Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly and Brain McKnight just to name a few. Chenier is finally on his long awaited career path as a singer, songwriter and performer.

Chenier’s debut smash single One Fantasy, which he wrote and arranged received rave reviews from the Worldwide Songwriter’s Association. The song earned “Song of the Week” for 2 weeks straight with the Worldwide Songwriter’s Association. Chenier was also a top 20 finalist in 2005 Unisong International Songwriter Contest with One Fantasy. Even before the release his debut album, he was a nominee for the 2nd annual Carolina Music Awards for R&B male artist of the year for 2009. “One Fantasy” has received frequent airplay in North Carolina and repeated requests upon its release. Chenier is something that the music world has been missing; a fresh and sincere sound. Chenier is currently making appearances, giving interviews, performing, and finishing his debut album titled “Mr. Chenier” scheduled to be released in December 09. Chenier’s music will take you on a musical journey as he starts a career of longevity.

To read more about Chenier, purchase his music, or follow his career you can visit his sites listed below:

www.myspace.com/syxxthree
www.youtube.com/syxxthree74
www.twitter.com/syxxthree
www.hitlab.com/user/72046/chenier

This Wednesday we will continue to talk to Ed Umoja, a highly recommend photographer with the ability to leave you breathless when you see his photographs!

Edmund (Ed) Herman, the third of four siblings, is a native of the caribbean island of St. Lucia. In the early 1970’s Edmund met the great Gordon Parks who opened up the world of photography to young Edmund. His first published works were featured in his high school yearbook.

In 1992, Ed founded Umoja Photography to document the diversity, spirituality and beauty of the people around him. Every image preserves the character of the subject or genre allowing the viewer a window seat in. Ed continues to document the lives of leaders and people who change and influence our history with their actions. To date, Edmund’s work has appeard in various publications and events such as:

British Airways High life Magazine
P.E.P. News Paper

Action Martial Arts Magazine

The Amsterdam News

Carib News New York

Our Times Press

N.A.N Newsletter

The Final Call

Boom Collective Directory

The Noel/Scott Report

To Be African (TBA) website

Michael DePasquale Website

Abner Louima case legal photographs
He has created conceptual pieces such as The Gathering his rendition of the Last Supper, The Protectors”call to service”, The Protectors”warriors of peace” , Heaven on Earth, Voiceless and Harriet Tubman”Moses of the middle passage” just to name a few.

One of Mr. Herman’s conceptual images was selected for the cover of the book Stolen Women,Reclaiming our Sexuality, taking BackOur Lives, by Gail Elizabeth Wyatt and published by John Wiley & Sons Inc. Dr. Wyatt believed Ed’s photography represented the struggle to achieve sexual well-being and beauty in our culture.

Ed previously served as Chairman for the National Action Network (N.A.N.) photo department from (1996-2001). He was Reverend Al Sharpton’s personal photographer for five years and also worked on Rev. Sharptons last mayoral campaign where he photographed Dr. Betty Shabazz just before her untimely death.

In addition, to his above accomplishments, Mr. Herman’s photography business (Umoja) specializes in wedding packages, family portraits, catered affairs, fashion shows. For the past three years Mr. Herman has been the photographer of record for Hats by Bunn.com. Moshood, the Nigerian designer based in Brooklyn, was very impressed with Umoja’s work that he contracted with the company for two and a half years to document his fashion and apparel line. Because of Ed’s extensive fashion experience many models in the industry have him work on their portfolios.

Exhibitions:

Black History Photo Exhibit at Penn Station,New York City

Private exhibit in Brooklyn in December 1997

Amy Ruth’s Restaurant

N.A.N. Photo exhibit November 1999

Umoja’s Accomplishments:

Poster Series on Harriet Tubman

U.S.. Kodokan Society of Black Belts Member

Hall of Fame inductee of the Southeastern Hall of Fame Martial Arts Brotherhood

Co-Founder of Sisters in Harmony
Photographer for North American Federation of Martial Artist (N.A.F.M.A.)

Staff Photographer for R.A.F.L.

Photography work for movie 365 days of marching movie: http://www.365daysofmarchingmovie.com/home.html

World karate Union Hall of fame 2006-2009

Photographer for Battle at the Boardwalk 2006 Altantic City, New Jersey

Official photographer for the United States Kickboxing Assoc.(USKBA) Rahway, New Jersey 2005,2006

Creator of Warriors of Peace” the Poster Series”

Michael DePasquale action film academy photographer 2004,2005,2006

Martial Arts University photographer 2004,2005,2006

O’Sensei Ronald Duncan Cross training Camp photographer 2004,2005

Photographer for American legion Baseball 2005-2009 New York State Championship

Awarded the Detective Beatrice E. Thomas Community Service Award, February 2003 from the Essex County Sheriffs Department.
Elected to the Wall of Positive Men of color March 2003, by the Council of Elders of the Generation Center.

Promotional Photographs for Lady Smith Black Mambazo

Published photography for the book Global Expressions by Lisa Shepherd

Photographer for day that honored New York Jets player Wayne Cherbet in Garfield, New Jersey 1998

He currently calls New Jersey home. Umoja’s services are available by appointment.

Share your poetry or your music. Will be playing R&B, Hip-Hop and Old Skool. Tune in! The call in number is (347) 855-8245!

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These men can sang! Whew! Let me tell ya’ll something. I’ve seen it live and in color and A CAPELLA~! You know that is the true test that we  use to see if someone can sing. IF they can sang with or without music. Trust me they can! Read more about Soul Mello below:

Welcome to a world where music is an infectious epidemic flowing freely via three minds, two bodies and one soul, a world where soulful melodic tones, lush vocal styling’s and lyrics are a breath of fresh air to the hearts and spirits of those who listen. This is the world of Soul Mello. Influenced by the likes of Brian McKnight, Boyz II men, Jamie Foxx, Jodeci, Jon b, Tony Vega and a list of legends including Carlos Santana, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke and Teddy Pendergrass, Soul Mello places a fingerprint on your heart and mind while taking you back to the music that the over 30 crowd grew up on, and that which young lovers can embrace. It’s no accident that with one listen to this duo you become totally enveloped by the music bleeding through your stereo monitors. These gentlemen take you to a place you haven’t been before while giving you that old familiar feeling along the way.

This is more than just the collective vision of two men who love music; it is the destiny of two souls, predetermined by God. There is no other explanation of how two men from different geographical locations and backgrounds cross paths and become what is Soul Mello. Soul Mello was founded by Lee Blake in 1997 and restructured when Blake met Rediscka Pinkney on a summer night in 2002 while serving in the United States army at fort Bragg, North Carolina. “It was meant to be. My best friend, Rediscka’s cousin introduced us” Blake says.

Both men having backgrounds in school and church music programs and each with aspirations of being solo artists took a listen to each other in that first meeting and decided at that moment that with each of them bringing their talents and unique styles together that they had something so special even they couldn’t understand it; both grounded in faith attribute it to divine intervention. “God has his plan for everyone; this had to be his plan for us” Pinkney states.

Over the next seven years, amidst deployments, field problems and late night parachuting operations, the fellas would hone their craft performing when and wherever they were able to do so.  Between the months of October 2006 and January 2007 after a collective 19 years of service, each man would make the life changing decision to end his Army career and pursue music full time. In February 2007, Soul Mello the r&b duo grew into Soul Mello entertainment. “Redd’s been involved in music since the age of 4; I started my thing at 7 and with nearly 50 years of collective total music experience it was inevitable” Blake says. Being vocalists, songwriters, and producers it only made sense that Soul Mello would evolve. Soul Mello simply put IS entertainment. Ladies and gentlemen we recommend you proceed with caution as you lose all control of your senses in the captivating sounds of Soul Mello. Tune in to PGL Radio to hear more on  Soul Mello!

What can I say about Gwen?? This chick is setting it on fiyah with the SistahFriend Bookclub. Not familiar with SistahFriend Bookclub?

Here is what I found out:

The SistahFriend Book Club is a live and online reading and networking group for women that focuses on reading and discussing books by or about African-Americans and promoting unity through women empowerment and fellowship. Founded in November 2004 by Tasha Martin, the sisterhood began with four members in Columbia, SC. Once a month, members bond as sisters and discuss literary works in intimate settings.

In March of 2007, the SFBC opened its membership online, adding an interactive dimension to its Web site,www.sistahfriend.com . Online features include: book reviews, literary and women spotlights, and author and reader chats for both readers and writers to stay connected. The group also publishes an online ezine to highlight authors and women leaders in the community. Currently, the SFBC has ten branches in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, and Michigan.

Online book club members connect via Facebook where discussion prompts, contests, giveaways, and announcements are posted almost daily. Chats are held Monday evenings at 9pm. Contact us at info@sistahfriend.com if you’d like to join a current chapter or start one in your city.

Gwen is the co-founder of the branch here in NC. If you’re a bookworm like me, don’t miss this show! Lot’s of good reads out there and we’re going to find out Gwen’s favorite! For more information on the SFBC check out the site by clicking on the logo below!

Fatherhood is a community effort Fathers Rock  and they are looking for their fans to assist with naming their superhero.  Fathers Rock motto is Fatherhood the problem solver and all Superheroes solved problems from Superman, Batman, etc. Fathers and Father Figures are …no different.  So, from today until Fri. we are taking all suggestions, whoever superhero name we pick FR will give the winner a $25 American Exp. Gift card.

Next month on November the 11th wee will have a this special guest on PGL Radio. His name is Mr. Kashaun Cooper. Also known as Mr. Fathers Rock..(Christened by me of course…lol) He is the owner and creator of Father’s Rock. He is now running a contest to name their SuperHero!

Fathers Rock’s mission is to help strengthen communities by recognizing and appreciating GREAT Fathers and Father Figures through banquets, dinners, an other community events. We encourage you to nominate any OUTSTANDING Father or Father Figure to our recognition panel by writing a brief letter, 250 words or less, or sending in a video message expressing how he is a GREAT Father or Father Figure.

Recognizing Great Fathers By Gifts of Recognition such as:

Fishing Trips, yearly recognition, dinners, clothing, sports tickets, gift certificates, and quarterly awards.

Mr. FR goes on to state on his website that: “If I never become rich, famous, or own a house or fancy car, I have the greatest opportunity to make a difference in society through my children. Our children are our personalized thumbprint on the earth. The supreme investment we as fathers can make aren’t in stocks, bonds, or real estate, rather it is investing in our children. The rate of return is based on how much we invest in our children. Our success in life is too big for one generation. Consequently, our success must be passed down. One of the best things about this type of investment is that there isn’t an expiration date. Great fathering goes many generations deep.”

He exemplifies what a ROCKING FATHER should be! Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming show. To find out more information on Fathers Rock, Please click the icon below.

As you know PGL Radio had an excellent show last Wednesday. Some beautiful words tickled our earlobes and our thought pattern as we listened attentively. Wednesday night we will have a special guest for you by the name of Jamil Jasey if you haven’t heard of him, you will know him by the end of the show on Wednesday!  Mr. Jamil started performing with a local and still Richmond’s Own Spoken Word Variety Show Troupe LYRIC AVE in October 2003. His first taste at performing to an audience, Jamil continue to hone his craft. Lyric Ave led to other performances at TUESDAY VERSES and other venues around the city. A friend and fellow cast member NAZDAK gave Jamil the name MAN U. SKRIPT and a new performer was born. Check him out as he graces us with his presence on Wednesday @11pm est 8pm pst on PGL Radio.  You can hear and learn more about Mr. Jamil Jasey by visiting Reverbnation.

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Take them shoes off…don’t come up in here with them shoes on messing up this here carpet. ~lol~ Glad ya’ll decided to stop by. You like? Me too and it’s paid for! (lol) No need to worry about foreclosure up in here. Welcome to my new spot! I’m digging it so far. Feel free to look around and take a tour. If you look to your right —–> you will see the link to the store. Feel free to go in and shop around.

I have some of the cutest merchandise for you! I have also placed some on the bottom of this post.

I would love for one of  you to take a picture with one of my items so that I can place your picture on the Facebook Fan Page! Where are all my fans at?? If you have not already, make sure you find me on FB and become a fan! You will receive all of the latest information about what’s going on in Phatgurl’s World.  Follow me here also you know you’re always welcomed here!

GO SHOPPING HERE!

~Phatgurllove~