HOUSTON tonight… DWELE & 10 Finalists live… LAST FREE concert of the Budweiser Opening Act Tour powered by Myspace Music!
I’m super proud of our team that was able to pull off a 12 city tour in 30 days.
ESPECIALLY thankful for the veterans who were able to stay on the road without coming home the entire time. (There’s no way I could have done that – I’d miss Walnut & filipino food too much! 
Special thanks to Cat of Anyone and Marina our former Myspace Music lawyer for handling all the paperwork that we never wanted to touch back here at the homefront.
Tonight marks the very last day of the tour, featuring one last time, my super talented best friend Dwele… for FREE at the Beyonce family owned venue – HOUSE OF DEREON in her hometown of Houston, Texas. DJ Jay-P killing it on the turntables as usual!
The Myspace Tour Team will have our “reunion show” soon so you can know what REALLY happened on tour! Fist fights, beer brawls, no sleeping, pranks, stage diving, club hopping, tennis games, pool sharking, pisoy dos destroying and the most exciting – hotel movie watching!
Join the boys in Houston for one last show…
And buy our Tour Director Randy Nangpi a round of shots for putting up with me pushing him so hard, but kicking ass on this tour!
And congratulations to our winners thus far who have won $5,000 each & got to open up for Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Doug E. Fresh in their local market!
Detroit, MI – JOHNNY MANUEL
New York, NY – JERMAINE PAUL
Chicago, IL – CANDICE MARIE
St. Louis, MO – THERESA PAYNE
Cleveland, OH – LOVELY
Philadelphia, PA – MALIKA KMARI
Washington, DC – BRIAN BLUNT
Memphis, TN – DERMEL
Atlanta, GA – SHENA RENEE
Charlotte, NC – SHAUN L’AMONT
Dallas, TX – TESS HENLEY
Houston, TX – TBD TONIGHT!!! =)
Don’t forget VOTING for the NATIONAL GRAND PRIZE $25,000 winner begins 8/26 on
www.myspace.com/budweiseropeningact
(VIDEO) DJ Dwe (aka Dwele) got some new back-up dancers on this Myspace Music tour! Follow @handsome_ndex for nationwide fun.
I think you might even know these guys.
Forget the Jabbawockeez when you have the Jabbadweckeez!
For more tour fun, also follow our new friend & roadie HANDsome N. Dex, he has been the biggest supporter of good music, rich little handsome devil who gets to travel the world and take pictures. Follow him on Insta.Gram at HandsomeDex and on Twitter at:
twitter.com/handsome_ndex
Dex in DC visiting President Obama at the White House and the Lincoln Memorial:
Dex in Memphis at Elvis’ birthplace: Graceland:
For additional tour info visit:
www.myspace.com/budweiseropeningact
(VIDEO) Day 8: St. Louis, Missouri (Myspace & Budweiser Opening Act Tour) 7/30/2011
We teamed up with Cafe Soul to produce this year’s St. Louis finals at the Loft.
Hundreds came out to fill the room to capacity with those in support of their local talent. A tough competition but Theresa Payne came out the winner with Monya in a close 2nd. They will be performing at the August 4 Superfest this week. DJ Jay-P rocked the crowd before he show as usual.
While we were in STL, we had some downtime to check out local landmarks and sites. As well as win a few dollars at the local casino at the craps and blackjack tables. Unfortunately it was raining so we didn’t get to do as much as we wanted.
Gotta say, this is the FIRST time someone proposed to their wife on stage! Deandre (former American Idol contestant) asks for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage before performing his song, “Because of You.”
Winners:
4th Place: Mai Lee
3rd Place: Deandre
2nd Place: Monya
1st Place: Theresa Payne
Highlight? The wobble! Video coming soon alongside the professional Adam Nelson Photography edit.
BUT! There’s still 6 more cities to go!
Check back soon to www.myspace.com/budweiseropeningact for your opportunity to vote for your favorite video and finalist!
(VIDEO) Day 6 of Tour: CHICAGO. DWELE rocks SOLD-OUT (capacity) at FREE Budweiser Opening Act Show, powered by Myspace Music. Congratulations Candice Marie!
A dream come true to be able to help put together the Budweiser Opening Act Tour before the Superfest tour with one of the most talented, hard working independent artists I know – DWELE. Randy Nangpi, Adam Nelson, DJ Jay-P, DJ Knuckles, DJ Rasta Root, Steve Vera, Rhey Duque, Jeanette Sario, Issiah Davis, Lisa Schmitz and the entire Myspace team (every department from legal to sales to marketing) and I have enjoyed every minute of executing this program from soup to nuts with Budweiser and our Radio One Partners. It’s been a long process since conceptualizing the contest on Myspace, building the community, sorting through the contestants, executing the live events and providing Budweiser with their local winners.
Not only do you get to see an amazing Superfest tour ft. Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mint Condition & Doug E. Fresh but a week prior you can see a great show with Detroit native & amazing musician, artist & DJ – Dwele – all for FREE!
Dwele & I met several years ago (and yes – he was STILL rockin the freshest ADIDAS back then) way before there was Myspace and we were instant friends post interview on our Los Angeles based underground hip hop & soul radio show called – Third Floor Radio… In the early days of Myspace, we didn’t have 200 MM registered users… we had less than 2MM and Dwele was one of the first 100 artists I forced to get a Myspace page and even created for him. (Artists were unsure of what social networking was during those early years.)
Watch the interview and watch his sentiment
(which mirrored alot of your and other artists/label sentiment)
before we all understood what Myspace was going to be for us.
I know there are many of you that we also created pages for including
De La Soul, Mos Def, Slum Village, Kanye West, etc.
And when you didn’t understand it – you still accepted the offer to shoot an interview for the pages, thank you!
I knew ONE day – you would GET it. and you did!
The power of social networking for the artist was born in this time period…
Thanks to Chris Dewolfe, Tom Anderson and the original 5 for creating such an innovative product – in our evolving days, I feel the Myspace profile will always be a crucial part to the success of an artist connecting with their fans and vise versa.
Here is a highlight piece from last night’s SOLD OUT CAPACITY show before Adam Nelson’s professionally edited video comes out at the end of the month where you can actually vote for your favorite artist or city at www.myspace.com/openingact
(Hi Ice! (Who designed the page!) We miss you!)
and here’s the latest LA Times Cover story of our new owners – the Vanderhook Brothers and creative director – Justin Timberlake.
Such an exciting time for Myspace, your space and most importantly… Artists, DJs, producers, writers, etc… It’s an exciting innovative platform that I am happy to keep promoting as the tools will continue to help you grow the success of your career or passion through your own creative network who also use the site. All of the talented and amazing artists we have met so far – we can’t wait to watch your growth from this entire process.
Speaking of network…
did I tell you that Dwele’s background singers re-connected with him via Myspace?
I’ll film the interview with J.Tait in St. Louis tomorrow so you can hear his story of connecting with Dwele on the site post attending a music conference…
I’d love to continue to hear your Myspace stories as well…
I’ve literally heard hundreds and never get tired of hearing about them!
Message me them at myspace.com/roslynn
Congrats again to our Chicago winner CANDICE MARIE:
Visit her at myspace.com/candicemarie
Remaining tour dates for this fun FREE 21+ party/showcase below and HERE,
our team hopes to meet you in person!
7/30: St Louis
8/1: Cleveland
8/5: Washington DC
8/9: Memphis
8/13: Atlanta
8/16: Charlotte (with Anthony David)
8/18: Dallas
8/19: Houston
Follow us and enjoy the fun on the road:
myspace.com/roslynn
twitter.com/roslynnc
myspace.com/dwele
twitter.com/therealdwele
myspace.com/jayp
twitter.com/djjayp
p.s. Catch the flashback of our FIRST Myspace Music Dwele Release show below to see what you are missing! Hope you join us!
(VIDEOS) Day 1 & Day 2: Detroit Myspace & Budweiser Opening Act Tour f. Jon B. 7/23/2011 + 7/24/2011
Started off in trouble already… DJ Knuckles was accidently booked on a flight from LAX to Detroit and not Sacramento, so he had to rush driving from KMEL radio station in San Francisco to Sac to catch a flight to LA. Good thing there are random car poolers you can pick up! We found Texas de Brazil which was texas sized meat cooked & served in the Brazilian fashion. We sat for hours grubbing and debating on everything from Facebook Spam to IPhone vs. Blackberries. Ended the night visiting the Motown Records museum and checking out LAX (didn’t know they had one in the D?) to watch DJ Clue spin – coincidentally staying in our hotel. Make sure you say hi to his security Chris Ratcliffe if you ever see him around town!
Day 1: Detroit
Our first show at the Lucky’s Bar and Grill was a success. Such a hard choice between the two finalists: Lamar Anthem and Johnny Manuel, but Johnny won due to his stage presence and originality. The judges felt that although Lamar’s performance of Maxwell’s “A Woman’s Worth” was amazing, Johnny went above the grain to write and sing his own original song. (Unfortunately didn’t have footage of that song but will soon at www.myspace.com/openingact
Highlight of the night? Of course rockin the Cupid Shuffle with the 313′ers including radio hosts Miss Fantasee Blu and Miss Paigion. I am going to personally make that song jump up the Itunes chart again.
Day 2: Detroit (first Opening Act Tour show)
Our first show at the Lucky’s Bar and Grill was a success. Such a hard choice between the two finalists: Lamar Anthem and Johnny Manuel, but Johnny won due to his stage presence and originality. The judges felt that although Lamar’s performance of Maxwell’s “A Woman’s Worth” was amazing, Johnny went above the grain to write and sing his own original song. (Unfortunately didn’t have footage of that song but will soon at www.myspace.com/openingact
Highlight of the night? Of course rockin the Cupid Shuffle with the 313′ers including radio hosts Miss Fantasee Blu and Miss Paigion. I am going to personally make that song jump up the Itunes chart again.
Dwele & Anthony David Opening Act Tour ft. YOUR local finalists (Detroit/NYC/Chicago/St.Louis & more) : powered by Myspace Music & Superfest : FREE Submission
Come join us for the FREE party!
21+ (ID Required)
FREE Admission.
First come, first served.
Doors at 7pm & close at capacity so get there early!!!!
CHICAGO: 7/28 at REGGIE’S ROCKHOUSE
ST. LOUIS: 7/30
CLEVELAND: 8/1 AT BEACHLAND BALLROOM
PHILADELPHIA: 8/3 at WUSL
WASHINGTON DC: 8/5 AT LOVE
MEMPHIS 8/9 at SILVER SPOON
ATLANTA 8/13 at ECHELON 3000
CHARLOTTE 8/16 at TEMPO
DALLAS 8/18 at SOUTHSIDE MUSIC HALL
HOUSTON 8/19 at HOUSE OF DEREON
(LIVE STREAM) Third Floor Radio reunites TONIGHT at 5pm on www.vnsradio.com & Capsule Barbershop Barbercue
Chat LIVE with us:
REUNITED and it feels soooooooooo good.
Tonight the boys and I will reunite to give you a special reunion show a few weeks before DJ Jay-P and I hit the road on a 12 city tour featuring
Dwele, Jon B. & Anthony David with 10 of the city’s best local acts competing for $5,000 & an Opening Slot on the 2011 Budweiser Superfest!
More info at www.myspace.com/openingact
Learn more about our Third Floor Radio (representing 3 levels of quality music from the past, present and future) that started at the humble studios of Mt. Sac in Walnut, CA with just a few vinyl records and local guests to evolving into the amazing network that you are all are apart of today. We’re so proud of our brother from another mother DJ Concise and his Vibes & Stuff team for hosting great shows weekly on www.vnsradio.com and we can’t wait to visit. There’s not a DJ or artist that I run into LA that hasn’t heard of the tastemaker radio show that defies everything heard currently on the radio these days…
Being it the month of my 7 year anniversary of working with Myspace – the theme of my playlist will be
“The Walls of My Space” – a collective of music that I’ve heard blasting from the computers of our incredibly talented music experts and editors (Too many to name but you guys know who you are!) as well as throughout the country during our years of live shows throughout the country. Thank you not only to employees and former employees of our company, but the hundreds of DJs, tastemakers & music lovers that I’ve got to meet and how they have expanded my ears to listen outside of the box. I thank you all for the experience in getting to learn more about music outside of my normal realm which ranges from anything like “Cupid Shuffle” in Atlanta to Major Lazer in New York City…
Exciting new changes to come soon to Myspace Music that everyone is working hard on and within the next few months you will see the fruition.
Questions to ponder:
1. What was your first concert? (Yes, our family’s was New Kids on the Block that’s why sister Rach was dying this week near front row at their concert Wednesday
2. What’s the last concert you went to?
3. What is in your current playlist?
4. Where do you go now to learn about new music? (hint, hint…;)
Here’s the breakdown of tonight’s VIBES & STUFF show & don’t worry if you can’t tune in – we will be recording and sharing the show this week!
5-510 INTRO
510-550 VibesNStuff DJ
550-6 BREAK
6-650 THIRD FLOOR RADIO DJ ANALOG
650-7 BREAK
7-750 THIRD FLOOR RADIO ROSLYNN
750-810 HOTSEAT INTERVIEW
810-850 THIRD FLOOR RADIO DJ JAY-P
850-9 OUTRO
Please bookmark this page for listening in the future and tune in tonight!
VIBES & STUFF
Although we don’t see each other as much as we’d like to, we can’t wait to be together again soon!
p.s. If you are in LA today, stop by DJ Jay-P’s Capsule Barbershop for his Barbercue!
Capsule LA, MVT, and A Towns Attic invite you to celebrate our Sunday Barber-Cue!
Join us for Food, Good Music, Fresh Cutz, Raffles, Giveaways, NBA 2k11 and much more! Flyer: http://twitpic.com/5lilzy
FREE FOOD to the first 50 people!
Launch Party for A Towns Attic! Tailoring Fitted Caps to Snap Backs! Bring your favorite fitted caps and turn them into snap-backs only at Capsule Barbershop July 8-10. Like: http://facebook.com/ATownsAttic
DJs spinning everything and anything. Open format.
DJ Line-Up:
Jay-P (CPSL, Third Floor, A-List, DP Sound)
Nix Damn P (Yentownkid & Co., Manila)
E-Rok (MoreFire, Critical Beatdown DJs)
Episode (Active RideShop)
Selecta Sanchez (Far East Sound, DP Sound)
Fly (Bridges, DP Sound)
Refresh (Table Mannerz)
Treklife (Treklifemusic.com, DJ Buddy TV)
Buddy (DJ Buddy TV, A-List)
Roslynn
Spread the word and Invite your friends!
Capsule Barbershop x MVT Couture
4304/4306 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca 90004
www.capsulebarbershop.com
Supported by: Third Floor Network, Redefined Magazine, Rick and Ray, A-List Entertainment, DP Sound, DJ Buddy TV, Rhythm Natives, JustRight Project, +more.
(TOUR) 12 Cities: Dwele, Jon B. & Anthony David with DJs: Jay-P, DJ Knuckles & Rasta Root (Third Floor Network)
It’s a dream come true!
In a few weeks our team will be hitting the road for the Opening Act Tour powered by Myspace Music, Superfest & VIBE
In the 12 markets below we will be on the search to find a local Opening Act for the 2011 Superfest ft. Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition, Doug E. Fresh or DJ Jazzy Jeff.
For more info on how to submit your acapella video for consideration submit BEFORE 7/14:
www.myspace.com/openingact
For any upload errors, email: myspaceopeningacts@gmail.com
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
7/14 for DETROIT, NYC, CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, ST LOUIS, CLEVELAND, WASHINGTON DC AND MEMPHIS i
7/28 for ATLANTA / CHARLOTTE / HOUSTON AND DALLAS
Local artists will not only be competing for the local opening act slot and a cash prize of $5,000-
the winner will be automatically entered into the grand prize contest for $25,000!
Headliners for the local Opening Act showcases will vary from market to market, listed below:
Special guest DJS : Jay-P, DJ Knuckles & Rasta Root ***varies oer market
7/23 Detroit – Lucky’s Bar and Grill – JON B.
7/24 New York City – SOB’s – JON B.
7/28 Chicago – Reggie’s Rockhouse – DWELE
7/30 St. Louis – the Loft – DWELE
8/1 Cleveland – Beachland Ballroom – DWELE
8/3 Philadelphia – contest at local radio station
8/5 Washington DC – Love Nightclub- DWELE
8/9 Memphis – Silver Spoon – DWELE
8/13 Atlanta – Echelon – DWELE
8/16 Charlotte – Tempo – ANTHONY DAVID
8/18 Dallas – venue TBD – DWELE
8/19 Houston – House of Dereon – DWELE
We hope to see you soon on the road!
www.myspace.com/openingact
Defined: DESTINY
After several years of dreaming about this day and working hard to making it happen…
DJ Jay-P & I will be hitting the road this summer.
Alas the Third Floor Network on a 12 City Tour!
Destiny refers to a predetermined course of events… It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. It is a concept based on the belief that there is a fixed natural order to the cosmos.
Tour dates to comes soon…
Sounds cheesy but don’t stop believing in destiny, it will take years to reveal itself, but when it does -
it will be worth all the wait and patience you put into it…
Hitting 12+ cities this summer & welcoming suggestions!
We’re excited to hit the road again this summer searching for an Opening Act to the 2011 Superfest!
(Contest entry form & details to follow)
Here is where we are potentially traveling to this July/August 2011:
New York City
Washington DC
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
St.Louis
Memphis
Cleveland
Charlotte
Atlanta
Houston
Dallas
Would love your suggestions on your friends that are local R&B unsigned artists, promoters, DJs, writers in each market to potentially work with. Have them message me or email us at myspaceopeningacts@gmail.com
& of course you’re invited to the FREE party & live show in your town soon!
We will be distributing FREE JustRight CDs – Hope to see you! =)
VIDEO FLASHBACKS:
The Foreign Exchange (ft. Nicolay & Phonte of Little Brother) show in Charlotte, NC in 2009:
and Dwele in Los Angeles:
(VIDEO) Capsule Barbershop Launch Party
DJ Jay-P & Vince the Barber Garcia launch their infamous barbershop on Melrose.
You must stop by to get a clean cut and enjoy some good music!
CAPSULE BARBERSHOP
4303 MELROSE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
TEL: 323.522.3133
EMAIL: INFO@CAPSULEBARBERSHOP.COM
Follow @CAPSULELA
HOURS:
MON-WED: 10AM-6PM
THURS-SAT: 9AM-8PM
SUN: 10AM-2PM (appointment only)
Freestyling with Charm the Legend & more at Capsule LA:
For more info:
capsulebarbershop.com
JustRight Event: Toronto
Thanks to Toronto’s DJ Seven and Chuckie for putting this event together. We can’t wait to bring that Los Angeles Steez to Toronto… Ehh!
(PHOTOS) Michael Park Photography: Erykah Badu, Nas & Damian Marley…
While my BFF travels to Londontown this week to shoot these guys again, I wanted to post some of my favorite photos from him from our shows. Such an amazing photographer – can’t wait to see what the Mochilla crew comes back with, they always have amazing videos/photos that you can see on their website HERE at mochilla.com.
ERYKAH BADU in DALLAS, TEXAS
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NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY in LOS ANGELES, CA
See DJ Jay-P get interview in this Nas video below before rocking the stage!
JustRight Supports: Japan Relief @ Club 740
Its rare to have so many of LA’s most active DJs, Artists, Promoters, Clothing Companies, and Trendsetters under one roof. But that will be the story tomorrow night as LA’s freshest event companies come together to party and raise money for Japan Relief. Hope to see you there!
Thank you for the inspiration…
I’ve said it before but every time is like the first time. Im thankful for all the positive feedback Ive been receiving on my mixes especially JustRight. This project is really special to Roslynn, Chrystal, Joel, and myself. At the end of the day, it really isn’t about the mixes, the parties, or the social events. At the end of the day its really about using the JustRight Project to change the lives of others for the better. I’ve had friends and strangers approach me saying that we inspire them but really It’s the other way around. Thank YOU for the inspiration…..
Thank you Chénergy Lynne, I would love to give you an actual JustRight CD, shirt, and pins…
-jayp
DJ Jay-P invades Toronto and Manila
Got the confirmation yesterday that Ill be putting some stamps on my passport. First stop, Toronto Canada in April. Last time I visited relatives from T.O. I ended up meeting some good peeps and convinced them all to drive to New York with me for the Jay-P x Phers1 x DP Sound New York invasion. This time my cousin Mark and the homie DJ Seven are organizing a JustRight Event in Toronto to help promote the CD and Project! Next stop is Manila Philippines in May to handle some business, promote the project, visit family, and party like Im 22 years old again! I’ve been blessed to have done 4 DJ Tours in the Philippines in the last 6 years guest DJing at the most exclusive venues and radio shows in the country. However, I do believe that this time around will be thee most special Philippines invasion to date because every trip Ive made there in the past I always come home with a dream to help the poor people of my motherland. This time, Im bringing something back; a contribution, our efforts to help uplift the Philippines: The JustRight Project.
Can’t wait to see my friends and family! Im coming home Mama!
-jayp
Jaymar Cabebe: “JustRight to me is…”
“To me, JustRight = good people using incredible talents to tackle meaningful problems. In general, I subscribe to the idea of coming together to pay our blessings forward, so when there came the opportunity to support JP and the rest of the crew, I was all in, no question.” -Jaymar Cabebe
Our good friend Jaymar is quite a funny guy. If you want a good laugh check out TouchBlue.net and keep up with him at JaymarCabebe.com. Here’s one of my favorite videos, an oldie but goodie…..
Kystal and Krizia: “JustRight to me is…”
“JustRight is simple. It is a mentality of giving a little of what you have, to give it to those who need it more. Its a small cause for a big future.” – Krystal Menez (left)
“It’s when people start to see each other with open hearts that everything feels Just Right. Support JayP and itsjustright.org to start your journey of giving back to our people.” – Krizia Medenilla (right)
Krizia and Krystal are the founders of Redefined Magazine, the first cutting-edge, editorial magazine of its kind designed specifically for the Filipino-American community. These two are very involved in the community and are some of the biggest supporters of the JustRight Project. Thank you ladies for your generosity and drive to help uplift the Filipino Community! www.redefinedmag.com
@djjayp
Christine Chao: “JustRight to me is…”
I remember thinking to myself, “This summer heat is unbearable and even with all the windows and doors wide open, you still feel as if your home is a sauna … and it’s as if you’re almost unappreciative that your house cannot block or protect you from this heat.”
And to the other extreme: I know of several people who have complained because their homes have had minor floods within them after a rainstorm. Of course, that can always be easily resolved.
To me, JustRight means that your perception of how you live needs to change. I ask you: For those families living in harsh conditions with no homes, especially in the Philippines, do you think they would complain about the air conditioning not working well enough during the summer heat?
Or do you think they would care if they had a home and a roof over their heads, but they had a slight flood in the house and yet their beds were dry and they were able to get a good night’s sleep because they weren’t lying around out on the streets?
JustRight = An opportunity to appreciate what you have in life and carry forward that appreciation to the less fortunate.
Thank You April Mays
Meet April, she came out to meet and listen to me spin at Commonwealth last Thursday. According to her she is my biggest fan and plays my mixes all the time. Her favorite mix is Love.Sick and has just recently been introduced to JustRight. For 30 minutes that night, I felt like I was some kind of celebrity like Justin Beiber haha.. “April, thank you for your support and inspiration” -JayP
Feb19: Aquarius-Pisces MashUp
Come join us as we celebrate the birthdays of DJ Jay-P and J-Fresh, members of the JustRight Project, and a handful of other birthday celebrants. A portion of the proceeds from the door and bar will be donated to the JustRight Project. Party for a good cause!
