Technology has greatly impacted many facets of our life. Whether you’ve switched from books to Nooks or CDs to MP3, new innovations have revolutionized how we do business, how we communicate and even how we think. But with such rapid change in the scope of this industry, how has it changed the entertaining games known through our summertime barbecues and holiday get togethers? Well, recently I was invited to the launch of The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kandi Burruss, with her new iPhone/iPad app Kandi Koated Spades (KKS) to find out. Created by the technological skills of Konsole Kingz, an urban gaming company headed by CJ Peters and Marcus Matthews, the Kandi Koated Spades app recreates the card game experience through multiple online players, reneg calls, trash talking chats and “bragging right” broadcasts to your Twitter followers. For a  glimpse of the highlights along with special appearances from Tiny and Toya’s  Toya Wright and RHOA star, Phaedra Parks, here are a few pics for your viewing.

Also, be sure to visit http://kkspad.es/qWsdfR  to purchase this high spirited game and for more information, visit www.KandiKoatedSpades.com.

Photo credits: James Pray
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Lalah Hathaway

From the Music Addikts & Harmony In Life’s “1st Hit Listening Lounge” series,  we had the pleasure to “meet & greet” the talented and incredible singer, songwriter Ms. Lalah Hathaway. If you missed this great event at Moods Music, here’s are a few pictorial highlights from the event. (more…)

Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe of BBD

Performance pictures: Hope West/Additional event pictures: Kimberly Charles

Hola my GFM family!!!

Last week, our team got a chance to check out Atlanta’ V-103′s For Sisters Only for their 20 year anniversary. Bring a number of big names like Cee-Lo, Tyrese, Marsha Ambrosius, Monica, Melanie Fiona, Eric Roberson, Kindred the Family Soul, Johnny Gill, BBD and much more, we were exhausted from all the excitement. If you missed this milestone event or just want to relive it again, here are some great pics taken from that experience.

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Heston & Jodine

Last week we had an incredible time at the Music Addikts & Harmony In Life 1st Hit Listening Lounge! Hosted by our great hostess, Jodine of Jodine’s Corner, we had the pleasure to sit with indie soul artist, Heston at Moods Music! If you missed this grown affair, here are some pics and videos from that night. Also, a big shout out to Xperience ATL and DJ Phaze! (more…)

Zo! & Jodine during the Meet & Greet

Zo! was in the building at Moods Music on August 7 for the Music Addikts and Harmony In Life’s 1st Hit Listening Lounge. Host Jodine Dorce of Jodine’s Corner and Zo! chop it up in an intimate, “Inside the Actors Studio” fashion about his background and passion before music, how some of his hottest collaboration tracks came to fruition, who his musical inspirations are and even why he gives away some of his music for free! It was a great time as in-store fans and fans via Twitter alike got the chance to interact and vibe with Zo! Watch the videos and pics here: (more…)

Ok family, please forgive me for this late post. I’m still running like a politician on a campaign!!! Last week, I got a chance to check out Ms. Kim Tumey aka The Celebrity Broker for her monthly ATL CEO Mixer at  the Aurum Lounge. From the Braxton sisters to key movers and shakers in the Atlanta music scene, this event was truly a room of opportunity, great connection along with a savvy social vibe. Here are some of the pics from that event. (more…)

Philadelphia (and surrounding areas), get ready to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Soul-Patrol.com. If you didn’t already know, Bob Davis of Soul-Patrol is one of the pioneers of the merging of online/offline marketing, technology, music, culture and events. The site is the definitive source of all things Black music. The convention is an extension of that vision, complete with panels, artist meet/greets, a trade show, an award show, live performances and fun for the whole family. You can order your tickets online or by calling 609-351-0154.

Soul-Patrol Convention Day Ticket – daytime session including: awards, panels, artist meet/greet, trade show and live performances ($10) Bring the kids for an experience they won’t forget.

Soul-Patrol Convention Evening Ticket – evening session including dinner/dancing, artist meet/greet, lifetime awards, memorials and live performances from 8pm – 2am ($50)

Soul-Patrol Convention Combo Ticket – day and evening events ($55).

Hit the jump for the full schedule or Soul-Patrol for the latest updates!

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Ms. Kelly Price

If you missed ATL Live on the Park last week, you missed a great event. With guests like Andre Harrell, Pebbles Reid, Tyrese, Q Parker of the group, 112 and many more,  the stars were literally aligned for a very special night of good music and a good time. First on the stage was Harrell Records’ flagship group, Hamilton Park. Now as a person whose teenage years and early twenties were filled with harmony groups like Boyz II Men, Shai, Jodeci, Intro, Az Yet, Dru Hill and the list goes on, I was very interested in seeing what the next generation had in store. In really observing Hamilton Park’s stage show I can say honestly they weren’t bad but I really believe they required more work to embody the “full” spirit of the 90′s male groups they were striving to resemble. Now I will give them credit for having some stage presence through certain coordinated moves, expression of emotional  enthusiasm and not resorting to the overdone sex driven songs that are very typical, however  I felt like their vocals and harmony blend weren’t as impactful and strong as I had hoped to experience  in key moments behind the band. Given this was Hamilton Park’s first performance, I would really like to see them some time down the road to observe their progress and growth under the tutelage of Mr. Harrell. Other honorable mentions on the stage included the soulful voice of Noel Gourdin with his Billboard charting single, The River and the vocal styling of former American Idol finalist, Anoop Desai . But the highlight of the night was the one and only Ms. Kelly Price. Taking us back with songs like Secret Love, Friend of Mine with some help from Q Parker of 112  and belting out the Shirley Murdock cover, As We Lay,  you couldn’t help but stand to your feet and yell like you were in the third row pew at church. Kelly’s voice was absolutely powerful with her improvisational and rich sound in her new single Tired – and to think she was actually fighting allergies during this performance.

Now we know everyone else has given you the pics but you know how we do it here…….we give you the full experience! Roll the video!!!  :)
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