Absolute Power, Corrupts Absolutely (Mixtape Project)

So here's one of my Projects that I'll be working on this year.  I am currently involved in the production of a HIGH QUALITY Mixtape for a good friend of mine.  This Mixtape is on the verge of being HIGH QUALITY that it should be considered an actual album release.  Just the thought, energy, creativity and overall effort being put into this places it into that type of category.  Not many details can be actually discussed about as of right now due to the whole idea of what will be put into action, but what I can say is that I will be featured on a couple of his tracks. Plus, from the recording session we had today, I can also tell you that this is gonna be really good.  I'll be keeping people posted on here about it's progress as it develops.

Now, I know what some of you might be thinking or didn't even know about me before I worked on this Mixtape.  The reality is that I was working on a GROUP Mixtape before this one.  Well that's true I was working on one already.  However, there were some changes with people and scheduling so I had to put it off on the back burner for now.  It's not too bad of a situation because I'm still learning to write better then I've been writing so far.  I just want to put out a really good product and won't accept anything less.  So when the times right, it will be released.  My intentions is that it will be sometime before 2012 ends. (Sound weird saying before 2012 ends right?  Like the end of the world and stuff? Weird!)

I also have some other Projects I'm working on too.  In fact, every project I'm working on this year is on a pretty big scale then I would have thought of doing.  Keep your eyes peeled for another post highlighting another one of my efforts to making my 2012 a successful one.

"Keep It Funky, Keep It Fresh, And I'll Catch You On The Flipside!"

~S~

B.H.P. ENT-TV® On Location: Noose Productions Wants You "Loungin' Out" July 16th!

West Chicago, IL @ 8PM

I will be heading out with B.H.P. ENT-TV® to check out the Noose Productions, "Loungin' Out" Show in West Chicago, IL.  We are embracing our taste for some good underground Hip-Hop Culture and great showman from the Performances held by this Noose Productions Event.  I will be giving a review the event and also capturing some photos and video as well.  Be on the look out for a new upcoming episode. In the meantime, feel free to check out Atafal Wonder's website for a good sampling of his mixtapes, and colabos with his team from Noose!  I hope to see you guys there!

B.H.P. ENT-TV® Episode #7 "The Unveiling"

Video: HERE

After a long time working to putting together most of the pieces to the puzzle together, I have finally created a dedication page to my old Chicago Dance Crew MASS APPEAL.  I was able to craft together a very nice looking highlight of the environment and fun from back then.  If you got some time to kill, please be sure to check out the page HERE and see all the awesome old school photos, promotional flyers, and also click "Like" while your there.  :-P

I'll be bringing as mush new content as I can when it's available.  If you are from that era in history, and you have some old school photos and video, please let me know!  I would love to add it to the MASS APPEAL Page!

CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE WORLDWIDE BASEBALL PRIDE!

The time has come!  The White Sox are killing the competition right now and I'm anxiously waiting for the next game to take place.  In fact, in about 5 hours I will be heading out with the B.H.P. Krew down to the South side to enjoy the number one team in the American League Central Division.  We meet up with some mutual friends to catch up and enjoy some good southside baseball.  We will be working on some new matercial for the next episode of B.H.P. ENT-TV.  As the event goes on you'll be able to catch us online via twitter and facebook. Here to making sure the Sox with another tomorrow! Catch you guys later!

A New Beginning Is Here, A New Decade is Upon Us... (Decade Tribute)

It's been a long and fun 10 years.  This post has been a long time coming, and now that I have the time and means, I would like to take a moment to put together a small snapshot of what I am most proud of and happy to be apart of in the last 10 years of my life.  I'm gonna keep it simple and true to the point as only I can...

MASS APPEAL

Video Link: HERE

The first moment was back in 2000, a rag tag bunch of fresh looking guys coming from all different walks of life and cultures came together and took a championship from the hands of haters and showed the Chicago nightlife that you don't have to conform to ways that aren't true to yourself.  I present my House Dance Crew MASS APPEAL - and the 15th of September that we won the "Battle of the Dance Crews" Championship from Industry heads trying to control what we all listen, eat, & drink.  From that point on we set an example that you don't have to be all inside someone's ass to get to the top of the food chain, good talent will always prevail.  The only sad outcome to this was that not only did we not get inducted into the CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC HALL OF FAME, but nowadays there is nothing that come close to this style of music.

RECONNECTING WITH MY FAMILY, & CULTURE

This is definitely one of the best moments in my last 10 years.  I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Puerto Rico and the family I have that resides there.  It was a great experience being able to reconnect with my cousins, and my elders as well.  I was blessed to have a moment to spend sometime with my grandmother.  I was also blessed to have seen her before she past away about a month later from when I saw her.  I have lots of family on this island and I know this won't be my last time there.  This is only the beginning.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

This was such a great moment for me as well.  Not only did my favorite team win the world series but I was a part of that history unfolding before my eyes.  I worked with the White Sox Organization and was in awe as I was able to participate with all the events they did with my employer at the time.  This photo was actually taken when they hopped off the double decker buses during the championship rally after they won the world series.  Getting to post up with the ball players and the owner was such a great experience and I will take this memory to heart and share it with my kids' kids' kids hopefully.

TRUE FRIENDS

There really isn't much I can really say about this, except that during the last decade there have been people in my life that have stepped up and played a bigger role in my life and others that have shown their true nature and have been excommunicated for the moist bag of douche that they really are.  My thoughts on this, I'm glad for it, all of it.  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.  It all has played an important role in helping me become the person that I am today.  For the new and close friends in my life, I can only say that the future is what we make it and that I'll always be the foundation of support for my family and friends.  I strive to play an even more of a greater role in all of my friends lives.  I make that commitment because I know that they will play the same role in mine.  

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE TO ALL

 Video Link: HERE

There are a lot of different messages I could say here.  What I choose is this music video from Chris Brown's "Graffiti" Album.  This song resembles starting over from any mistakes that we have me as a human being and learn to crawl so that we may walk again and learn to fly right on the right path.  And to continue this message, I leave a excerpt that speaks out to me as my anthem of the next decade.  GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

"Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone.  Some may never figure our their purpose in life, and some will.  We live in a world where it's more okay to follow than to lead.  In this world being a leader is trouble for the system we are all accustomed too.  Being a leader in this day and age is being a threat.  Not many people stood up against the system we all call life, but toward the end of our first ten year into the millennium we heard a voice.  A voice who was speaking to us from the underground for some time.  A voice who spoke of vulnerabilities and other human emotions and issues never before heard so vividly and honest.  This is a story of a young man who not only believed in himself, but his dreams too.  This is the story of Saúl Acevedo."

*Be sure to check out my actual blog, as in the coming days I will be adding more posts and also begin to streaming new adventures that me and my friends will embark in!

Join Us During Memorial Day Weekend For A Chicago Style Birthday PUB CRAWL!

Event Detail & Info: HERE

YouTube Video: HERE

Oh here we go again! the month of may is full of nothing but budding spring weather, more daylight, and may more options to stay out late at night. This is one of those very reasons. As a follow up to my Big Birthday Blowout, My good friend and fellow BHP board member Terrell, is having his Birthday this coming Memorial Day weekend. He has decided to kick in the celebration in a traditional Chicago Bar Style manner, a PUB CRAWL! Yes indeed, we will be starting the festivities in the Northside of Chicago and take the Party from one PUB to the other, where we stop no one knows! Look below for the details from "The Man" himself. Also be sure to click below the flyer to view the actual invite.

"A simple pub crawl to celebrate my Birthday and Memorial Day Weekend. No Pub Crawl schedule will be published prior. The Club list along with John Barley Corn listed in this event will be Red Ivy, Mo Catina, Central and a few others."

"If you are in the Wrigleyville area and you want to join in, send me a text and I will send you the current Pub Crawl location. Leave your drama at home or you will be removed. Come out and lets have a good time."

Yes indeed this is going to be another dope production from your boy Saúl. Please be sure to check back after the weekend to get down on some of the Post-SLR action that will been taken place Memorial Day Weekend.

The Time Has Arrived...Come Witness History In The Making! Saúl's 30th Birthday Party!

YouTube Link: HERE

This is it People! The time to fully close out a very large and adventurous chapter in my life is upon us! I have traveled the world, been places foreign to some and crazy to all. If I were to take a simple quick glance at what I was most happy about in my 20’s, this would be the most mentionable that I truly enjoyed and was to be apart of (in no particular order).

• Buying my first place!
• Getting to live to say that I've work with and for my favorite MLB team, The Chicago White Sox and I also got to witness and celebrate the World Series with them! EPIC WIN!
• Getting to live to say that I've work with and for my favorite NFL team, The Chicago BEARS! Another EPIC WIN!
• Hosting the most popular Events with the City Of Chicago from 2004-2008 (Air & Water Show, Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Chicago Auto Show, Puerto Rican Fest Chicago, and the Grand Daddy of them all THE TASTE OF CHICAGO!) I will surely miss doing those skits and interactions with the fans during the summer days.
• 2000 Battle of the Dance Crew Champions - Mass Appeal Chicago - Along with that the many performances that we got paid for when we finally made it, and the gigs that we didn't get paid for, before we made it.
• Becoming a God Father and Uncle many times over! LOL!
• Diving deeper into my family's culture and history on my own accord on the island of Puerto Rico. Learning where you come from is not just important, but essential to understanding your family and yourself better.
• Keeping some very true and strong friendships throughout the tough part of our lives and still have the ability to hang out and enjoy life to it fullest!
• S.K.A.B. Krew and our B.H.P. Flow!

This list could go on and on, so I'll stop for now...

As you have seen at the very top of this post, you might have noticed the custom made poster with yours truly on it. Yes, I am having the biggest bash for the biggest age turning date ever!!!

The details are as follows:

• Mention "Saúl" for free entry ALL NIGHT
• Open Bar Bracelet from 9pm -12am midnight $35 (Optional)
  
• Closed Off V.I.P. Section (Peeps Invited and their guests ONLY!)
  
• Bottle Service
  
• Drink Specials
• Clubbin' After set at Spybar
  
• Private After set at my place... ;)

Come celebrate my 30th Birthday Party the only way your boy knows how too! Bottle Poppin'-Freak Knockin'-Roof Rockin'-Take-Her-To-Space-Mountain! WOOOO! Bring the freaks!

There will be an *OPEN BAR DRINK BRACELET for $35 Dollars good from 9:00p.m. - 12:00p.m. Midnight

*This is not a requirement to be here, all party attendances are ask after they enter for free if they would like to purchase these. You do NOT have to buy them, however it is encouraged as drinks range from $6-$10 a pop.

Bottle Specials in my VIP Room!

Grown and Sexy Only Allowed! If you bring any Drama, you be finding a cab with one eye the moment you step in! ;P

Mention "Saúl" at the door for free cover all night!

DETAILS: $35 will get you a bracelet that gives you UNLIMITED drinks from 9pm-12pm. You also will be able to chill and enjoy life in my exclusive V.I.P area where bottle service will be available*

*If you want to be in the V.I.P room, you must be able to mention that you are with my Birthday Party Group.

Come and Celebrate the Good Life in it's Purest Form!

LMFAO! Maleena's Is Gonna Turn 23!

YouTube Video: HERE

Oh yes, it's that time of the year! Time to enjoy the good friends and drinks along with the crazy nights that are coupled with it. My friend Maleena is going to turn 23 this coming week. And to celebrate yours truly is merging HIS HISTORIC TRIUMPH! This is going to be one of those nights where anything can and will happen. I can't even imagine what the outcome will be. This will be held at the same location as my 30th Birthday Party! What? What was that? Why haven't I talked about my Big party on my blog yet? I know, I know, it's weird that I haven't really mentioned anything. I'll tell you what, the skinny on my BIG party is gonna be on here sooner then you think, you know the whole "Save the best thing for last" type of deal. Untill, then feel free to check out Maleena's link to her facebook party invite. Oh yeah by the way, your welcome Maleena!

Here is an excerpt for her party details:

"Hey guys! It's that time of year again, yours truly is turning 23! So here's the deal..

$35 will get you a PINK bracelet that gives you UNLIMITED drinks from 9pm-12pm, AND it gets you in my exclusive V.I.P area where bottle service will be available*

Also, say "Maleena" at the door for free cover all night!

The party is going to be associated with my boy Saul's 30th bday as well. Double the trouble!

It's gonna be a good time, so I hope to see you all there!"

Here are the links to both parties!

Maleena's Party - www.tinyurl.com/maleenabday

Saúl's Throw Down - www.tinyurl.com/saulbday

For The New President of the United States Of America

R. Kelly wrote this the Day Barack Obama became president-elect. Now
it is only fitting to listen to it today. God Bless the United States
Of America! It is only fitting to post this today as Barack Obama becomes the first African-American President in the United States Of America. He is the 44th president to take office and I must say it was so sureal and completely inspiring to watch and also be apart of history. God Bless America! We all as a nation should be proud to live in a country that obtains the potential to overcome all challenges that face us as a nation, a people collected and as unified voice to embrace change as we start this New Year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBN2LgkBhyg

Your Party Leison Is At It Again! Come To Sonia's Birthday Party At Filthy Libertine in Chicago!

Just wanted to spread the word out in the vast domains of the social interwebs to inform all my peeps out there that this coming Saturday December 20th I will be out "hosting" a VIP Birthday Party for my friend Sonia's Birthday. The event will be held at Filthy Libertine (clicking name will take you to the club's website) in Chicago, IL. The details are as follows:

• Doors open at 9p.m. (Take advantage of the drink specials, arrival around 9p.m. is suggested.)
  
• FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT by saying "Sonia's Birthday Party" at the Door.
  
• $35 Open Bar Bracelets from 10p.m. to 1a.m. (Mixed Drinks are usually $8-$9)
  

After set will be word of mouth only, so if you don't know it, then your not needed there!

For Directions please view the map link below and click on the "To There" link and enter your starting location. You can also click the "Larger Map" link for full Google Maps Action! Peace, Love, and See You There!

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One Of My Favorite Songs of 2008...More Like An Anthem

The following video link and lyric script is from the last track on Kanye West's New LP: 808's & Heartbreak. This is called the Pinocchio Story, a live free style from his show in Singapore. Definitely one of my many favorites of his album. Enjoy the track and the Lyrics...



The Official Video Here

Wise man say,
Wise man say,
Wise man say,
You'll never figure out real love,
Never figure out real love,
You'll never figure out real love,

Its so crazy,
I got everything figured out,
But for some reason I can never find what real love is about,
No doubt,
Everything in the world figured out,
But I can never seem to find what love is about

Do you think I sacrificed real life,
For all the fame and flashing lights?
Do you think I sacrifice a real life,
For all the fame and flashing lights?

There is no Gucci I can buy,
There is no Louis Vuitton to put on,
There is no YSL that they could sell,
To get my heart out of this hell,
And my mind out of this jail,
There is no clothes that I could buy,
That could turn back the time,
There is no vacation spot I could fly,
That could bring back a piece of real life,
Real life, what does it feel like?
I ask you tonight,
I ask you tonight,
What does it feel like?
I ask you tonight,
To live a real life
I just want to be a real boy,
They always say Kanye, he keeps it real boy,
Pinocchio story is, I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story is to be a real boy,

Its funny Pinocchio lied and thats what kept him from it,
I tell the truth and I keep runnin',
Its like I'm looking for something out there trying to find something,
I turn on the TV and see me and see nothin',

What does it feel like to live real life to be real?
Not some facade on tv that no can really feel,
Do you really have the stamina?
For everybody that sees you and that say, "where's my camera?"
For everybody that sees you and says, "sign my autograph"
For everybody that sees you cryin' and says, that "you outta laugh"
You outta laugh!
I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story goes, I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story goes...

And there is no Gepetto to guide me, no one right beside me,
The only one was behind me, I cant find her no more,
I cant find her no more I can't...
The only one that come out on the tour and scream, scream, scream...
Back when I was living at home and this was all a big dream,

And the fame will be got caught,
And the day I moved to LA,
Maybe that was all my fault,
All my fault to be a real boy,
Chasing the American dream,
Chasing everything we seen,
Up on the TV screen,
And when I- the Benz was left,
And the clothes was left,
And the hoes was left,
You talk the hoes to death thinkin' the money that the-
You spent the doughs to death
And tell me what-tf for a real boy


They say, "Kanye you keep it too real boy",
Perspective and Wise man say, "One day you'll find your way.",
The wise man say, "You'll find your way,
The wise man say, "You'll find your way,
The wise man say...

One Of My Favorite Songs of 2008...More Like An Anthem

The following video link and lyric script is from the last track on Kanye West's New LP: 808's & Heartbreak. This is called the Pinocchio Story, a live free style from his show in Singapore. Definitely one of my many favorites of his album. Enjoy the track and the Lyrics...



The Official Video Here

Wise man say,
Wise man say,
Wise man say,
You'll never figure out real love,
Never figure out real love,
You'll never figure out real love,

Its so crazy,
I got everything figured out,
But for some reason I can never find what real love is about,
No doubt,
Everything in the world figured out,
But I can never seem to find what love is about

Do you think I sacrificed real life,
For all the fame and flashing lights?
Do you think I sacrifice a real life,
For all the fame and flashing lights?

There is no Gucci I can buy,
There is no Louis Vuitton to put on,
There is no YSL that they could sell,
To get my heart out of this hell,
And my mind out of this jail,
There is no clothes that I could buy,
That could turn back the time,
There is no vacation spot I could fly,
That could bring back a piece of real life,
Real life, what does it feel like?
I ask you tonight,
I ask you tonight,
What does it feel like?
I ask you tonight,
To live a real life
I just want to be a real boy,
They always say Kanye, he keeps it real boy,
Pinocchio story is, I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story is to be a real boy,

Its funny Pinocchio lied and thats what kept him from it,
I tell the truth and I keep runnin',
Its like I'm looking for something out there trying to find something,
I turn on the TV and see me and see nothin',

What does it feel like to live real life to be real?
Not some facade on tv that no can really feel,
Do you really have the stamina?
For everybody that sees you and that say, "where's my camera?"
For everybody that sees you and says, "sign my autograph"
For everybody that sees you cryin' and says, that "you outta laugh"
You outta laugh!
I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story goes, I just want to be a real boy,
Pinocchio story goes...

And there is no Gepetto to guide me, no one right beside me,
The only one was behind me, I cant find her no more,
I cant find her no more I can't...
The only one that come out on the tour and scream, scream, scream...
Back when I was living at home and this was all a big dream,

And the fame will be got caught,
And the day I moved to LA,
Maybe that was all my fault,
All my fault to be a real boy,
Chasing the American dream,
Chasing everything we seen,
Up on the TV screen,
And when I- the Benz was left,
And the clothes was left,
And the hoes was left,
You talk the hoes to death thinkin' the money that the-
You spent the doughs to death
And tell me what-tf for a real boy


They say, "Kanye you keep it too real boy",
Perspective and Wise man say, "One day you'll find your way.",
The wise man say, "You'll find your way,
The wise man say, "You'll find your way,
The wise man say...

Black Wednesday Birthday Party Aftermath

Oh yes my friends, it's was completely and utterly an awesome time on Black Wednesday and a great time was had by all in my group. For starters the Birthday Party went great and everything that I planned for was held up to my word. I couldn't be more happy with how the staff over at Filthy Libertine set everything up. To top it all off the D.J.'s were right on key with the music and the bartenders were also on their A game. I was at the club earlier then normal to make sure everything was set-up right with my friend Terrell, and once things were accounted for, we started to get our Holiday consumption of Alcohol on a hefty jump start. The rest of my guys met up later on in the night to complete the awesome time of kicking back and relaxing, enjoying life and also the music as well. Just like pretty much every other night spot in Chicago on the eve of Thanksgiving, it was completely packed and at the limit of capacity. As you can tell by some of the images posted, it was a real intense time of debauchery commencing. The club actually ended sooner in the night for some odd reason, but it didn't stop our after-set cravings for some more fun. We ended up heading out to Mannequin Night Club and finished off our night out downtown into the early hours of Thanksgiving morning. Now what's next? Well, I guess I'll start off with finishing off my year on a good side and get my 2009 rolling with success from the get go. So, time to start some rough drafts of New Years' Plans, and then focus on the challenges and goals in my focus for 2009. Till next time...I'll leave you with a word of the night or in this case word for the post of the night.

booty grazing - The act of mass texting a generic message to members of the opposite sex in hopes that a guaranteed hookup for the night will be established. It often involves a very nonspecific message such as "What are you up to tonight?" or "Want to meet up later?" The key feature is the lack of personalization so that the same message can be sent to as many people as possible. This can also be applied to other contact means such as myspace, facebook or email.

EXAMPLE: Last night I went booty grazing and had to choose between 3 different hoes.

Keep the Booty Grazing alive my peeps!

Come Join Me at Filthy Libertine in Chicago for Stephanie's Birthday Party!

Just wanted to spread the word out in the vast domains of the social interwebs to inform all my peeps out there that this Black Wednesday I will be out "hosting" a VIP Birthday Party for my friend Stephanie's Birthday. The event will be held at Filthy Libertine (clicking name will take you to the club's site) in Chicago, IL. The details are as follows:

• Doors open at 8p.m. (The Club WILL BE PACKED, early arrival is suggested.)
  
• FREE ENTRY by saying "Stephanie's Party" at the Door.
• $35 Open Bar Bracelets from 9p.m. to 12a.m. (Mixed Drinks are usually $8-$9)

After set will be word of mouth only, so if you don't know it, then your not needed there!

If you need directions to the place just view the map below, and place your address or starting location, and Google Maps will do the rest! Peace!


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