THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TAKE SUPER BOWL 44!

The Saints will be marching back to New Orleans with the pride of their city on their backs. This win is pass due, the city of New Orleans has been through a lot and what a better way to bring the city together then a Super Bowl win?! Drew Brees and the Saints were playing for the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history…and history has been made!

Read the full story here!

Final score Saints 31 Colts 17

The first Damian Marley and NaS collaboration “Road to Zion” reminded us of the power behind Music with a message. Music that comes from artists that speak from experience and knowledge conceived from the streets, books, and the higher-ups.

It was just a matter of time before these “rebels to America” came back together to bless the HipHop/Reggae population with more music reflective of a money, power and respect driven society. NaS and Damian Marley are on a mission to spread truth through their lyrics; with tracks like Marley’s “Road to Zion” & “More Justice” and NaS’ “Just A Moment & “The Message”.

Listen to Nas & Damian Marley – As We Are (via NahRight)

If you missed God’s son and Bob’s son performing together here in the 368….

The album should be dropping April 20th.

“Love Drug”

“Woman”

BUURR!!

….No, not Gucci Mane…THE WEATHER MAN!!

The 368 area is expecting to get blanketed by 20-30 inches of snow… Not to good at math?  Thats anywhere between 2 – 2 1/2 ft. …..Thats quite a lot if you ask me. Now multiply that by 20-35mph winds and a few hundred thousand panicked Washingtonians flooding every Safeway & Blockbuster in their neighborhood and I say we got a classic Blizzard of  ’96 on our hands! *Memories*

Well, here are the updates! https://textalert.ema.dc.gov/latest.php

National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Warning to a Blizzard Warning, beginning at 10PM tonight, and continuing until 10PM tomorrow. The Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect until 10PM. A Blizzard Warning means wind gusts will exceed 35 mph, snow is likely to be extremely heavy, and visibility will be reduced below 1/4 mile. Please make sure to secure all loose objects on your property. This extremely dangerous storm is expected to produce record snowfall for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Travel conditions tonight will be extremely hazardous and life-threatening, and all citizens are urged to remain indoors. — ALERT DC

Please lay down salt! No one likes to fall in the snow, it’s only courteous!

What is Cake & Kisses?
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Cake & Kisses is a monthly party that revolves around an “organic open mic”. The jam session is backed by a live band while the mics are opened up to any vocalists, emcees, etc who are in the venue. There is no list, the artists simply vibe off each other. Free cake & Hershey’s kisses are available at every party.

Video of the party: http://vimeo.com/3621047

Cake & Kisses
Thursday, February 4th
@Asylum
2471 18th St. NW
Washington, DC
ft. Phil Ade, Whitefolkz, Godsilla, D-Madness, DJ Jav
Freestyle battle: Rosetta Stoned vs Santos & Andari
$5 | 21+ | 9pm – 1:30am

Raheem DeVaughn did  a special appearance at the Auto Show held at the Washington Convention Center. He signed autographs and took pictures with fans…see pics below!

Raheem pictured here with Jeannie Jones of WKYS.

See the whole set here.

Posted by Nathan S. on 01/21/10

Over the course of the last five years DMV born and bred singer Raheem DeVaughn has established himself as a leader in the new r&b-soul movement, and he’s preparing once again unleash his unique sound on the world with his upcoming album “The Love & War Masterpeace”. In addition to dropping a new mixtape, “Mr. February a.k.a. March Madness”, Raheeem recently sat down with RefinedHype to discuss his early days in Beltsville, Maryland, his international travels and the source of his inspiration.

RefinedHype: You’re from the DMV area, a region that’s recently begun to get some serious attention as an epicenter of quality music. Why do you think it took so long for the DMV to get the attention it deserves?

Raheem DeVaughn: I think it’s because in any place where you have your own sound that you are trying to define, it takes time. It takes time for people to connect with it especially if you are not willing to conform to what everyone else is doing. It’s normally when what you’re doing becomes cool that’s when it gets noticed.

RefinedHype: How did your early days in Beltsville, Maryland influence your career and music?

Raheem DeVaughn: I can’t say that it did influence me too much. My influence really started once I left Beltsville. A lot of it started when I went away and spent first year in college. When I was younger I was going through the motions of being a regular teenage kid. I did choir and stuff but I was I was kinda shy though. Music became a priority once I graduated and got my diploma – that’s when my fascination with music really developed and I became serious about wanting to be an artist.

RefinedHype: You’ve toured in every country from Japan to Jamaica. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned from all your international travels?

Raheem DeVaughn: That real music is universal no matter the language or dialect—they can feel that energy in the music. If its powerful enough, they can connect with it.

RefinedHype: Where do you go to get inspired?

Raheem DeVaughn: I don’t go anywhere in particular. It depends on the vibe that I am trying to get. I do enjoy the nightlife. It sounds crazy but I will go to a club to think and figure out my next musical plan, or see what people are doing so I can do the opposite. My inspiration comes from everyday life. There is so much to write about from both sides of the fence from life stuff to personal. I try to be my own muse and let people or experience be the creative muse.

RefinedHype: Last words?

Raheem DeVaughn: I have my new album “The Love and War Masterpeace” coming out on March 2, plus my new brand indie label and blog 368musicgroup.com. I have my new artist Phil Ade and I also have my new mixtape “Mr February aka March Madness”. And my fans can tweet me @Radiorah.

http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/my-city-raheem-devaughn/

As a child, I dreamed many dreams. To be a doctor, ballet dancer, and most recently to be lawyer, journalist and even a television host but when you ask DC native, Raheem DeVaughn about his dreams, he’ll tell you it has always been to sing. But what do you do with a gift that has the ability to touch millions? You use it to impact the lives of others on and off stage. On stage, DeVaughn has performed from Japan to Jamaica, racking up a host of awards and recognition along the way, including 2 Grammy nominations, several BETJ Awards, and even an ASCAP award. Off stage, the father of 2, can be found mentoring at local schools, participating in charity events as well as supporting local talent through his new independent music label 368 Music Group, of which he is the co founder.

Get to know, Raheem DeVaughn.. The Man Behind the Music..

Songwriter. Recording Artist. Father. Son. Soulful Musician. Superstar. Iconic Philanthropist in the making. On stage, he is what I like to call “one of the hardest working men in show business.” The modern James Brown of our time. With 2 hit major label releases, “The Love Experience” and “Love Behind the Melody” DeVaughn has a deep musical catalog that also includes 8 mixtapes, and several independent releases. The newest mixtape, “Mr. February (March Madness)” was released January 15, 2010, in preparation for his new album, “The Love and War Masterpeace” which hits stores everywhere March 2, 2010. Talk about busy. With DeVaughn’s newest mixtape, available for FREE download on 368 Music Group, his artistic creativity and strong vocal ability allow for remakes of classic’s like “Never Too Much” to still remain soulful favorites. Released for the “devoted fans”, the 23 song mix of original material and classic remakes, is the perfect soundtrack to hold you over until the 3rd LP hits stores .

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http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-19639-DC-Socialite-Examiner~y2010m1d21-Raheem-DeVaughn-The-man-behind-the-music