I have been going to this private event since 07 when they brought the sexy Common to LOVE Nightclub, then in 08 they decided to move the event to Ibiza Nightclub and Raheem DeVaughn and Chrisette Michelle performed :o) This year, it was again at Ibiza Nightclub and the had the incredible entertaining Ludacris and Melonie Fiona. However, they did not have an official host and to me that really hurt the tour. In previous years it was the lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns and BET’s Daniella.

Melonie Fiona

Tabi Bonney & Melonie Fiona

However, they made it work. they still had FREE Heineken all night and when I tell you folks were getting drunk left and right.. OH MY! LOL..The detox room was crazy last night I bet! I wanted the Heineken beads thought and they didn’t have any :o( but okay..on to the MAIN event.. LUUUUUUUUDA! I absolutely love him! I put him up there with Jay-Z actually. I have incredible respect for thier drive in this business and they always put out quality music, give back to the community and most of all..they ENTERTAIN!

Comedian Brandon (forgot his last name..he’s from”Rollbounce”) & Ludacris

Ludacris (might I add he’s so BUFF now.. Yummy!)

Ludacris came on the stage around 11:30pm ready to go IN!..He didn’t get off that stage until like 1am! I think Heineken allowed to stay on a bit longer and by the looks of it, it seemed like he could have partied all night long with DC! (gotta love it) Of course he did his hits “Whats Ya Fantasy” “Move B!tch”, “One More Drink” and soooo many more! He even treated us to the verses he laid down on the remixes to “Freak Girl”, “They Know” and “I’m So Hood”. His long time friend and hypeman Lil Fate was there as well (such a lil cutie) and Dalante West (NBA Baller) was there celebrating his birthday..he was soooo DRUNK..lol and decided to make it rain when Luda was doing “P***y Poppin” LOL..Hands were EVERYWHEREEEEE..LOL..of course Big G (BYB and Actor from “The Wire) was in the building, Tabi Bonney and all of your fav DC socialites! :o) It was a GREAT event needless to say..

just want KENNY BURNS BACK!!

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Marky’s Words:

“This song represents my “stand-alone” mentality. I almost picture myself walking down a gloomy path with my inner voice telling me to “Turnaround.” Then my “vain brain” (google it lol) is trying to tell me why its ok to move on. I almost feel like Pac out on bail!!!! lol”

The track is produced by FASTRAX and titled “Turnaround”and it’s off of his mini-album due out 4.3.09 titled “Nothing is 43ver” The vocals on the track are provided by Darren B. I am really enjoying what Marky (Studio 43/SRC/Universal) is doing/going with his music. Just sit back and actually listen..he is saying a lot. Enjoy Folks!

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Dinner With Bevy & The Gilt Groupe.com Hosted By Kenny Burns from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.