True Colors

What started out as a good time in the ATX, on a Thursday night for The Gathering turned sour when a couple of disrespectful folks from out of town claiming to have luv for Austin,TX started snatching microphones from event coordinators and local artist on stage, in two separate incidents of the night.

Not trying to put anyone in particular on blast, there was no love nor loyalty among those that put on for the city, whether it was for fear of catching a case, or getting hit in the face. Violence is not a common thing around Austin shows, usually people don't go into a show expecting something to pop off especially when its about promoting and showcasing talent. Question to the perpetrators : How are you going to do a show and be disrespectful to the individuals that allow you to get your shine? Those in attendance know who you are.

I will not mention names because this post is not to go around with the he said, she said. All I will say is the watchful eye and good Samaritan efforts of AR15 assisted while "so called" friends were watching from the sidelines as their partner was taking head shots from two or three dudes. After inhaling pepper spray from the police presence, which they had no other choice while trying to restore order, Whoufeelin was able to make an exit without being physically hurt, though I lost a shoe in all the diversion of being shoved.

A lot of fake individuals were outside claiming to be down to represent and have one another's back, but when push came to shove up in the club, everyone was for themselves. To think Whoufeelin was in attendance to show support and do a write up on the enthusiasm of the local scene, Im now annoyed by the bad choices a few made to ruin the moment and set in bad emotions.

Know your friends, and whose got your back. I'm just thankful no one followed through with the claim of pulling out a gun and shooting someone. Shout out to DJ Notion, DJ Grip, DJ WoodyWood, Crew 54, Pimpin Pen, Young Mexicans on the Rise, Lil J of COD, and all the lovely ladies that were kind enough to pose before all the madness ensued.

Suggestions for future shows: have security ready should something pops off, track lights to spotlight on the artist while they are on stage. Keep random individuals from jumping on stage. Why the hell should individuals be on stage for 4 songs and its not even their show, NEXT.

Mixtape Slayer

While most of the time WhoUFeelin is up in club, getting the 411 on the lastest hype, DJ Blurray is in the studio at work mixing and slaying the world, one mixtape at a time. With twelve mixtapes produced in the past two months, there is no denying the latest addition to Hustle Squad Dj's is putting in the work for his shine. His latest pride and joy is Between the Sheets Vol. 11, Visit www.datpiff.com/DJ_Blurray_Between_Tha_Sheetz_Vol_11_Disc_2_of.m28396.html to download the 4 disc mixtape with one specially slowed and chopped disc in the works for your listening pleasure.

A list of all his works can be found at www.myspace.com/djblurray

If you want your project mixed, hosted or slowed & chopped by DJ Blurray, holla @ djblurray@gmail.com. This is just the beginning folks, so stay tuned & make sure to support the Blurray Movement!!! We are always looking for street team members, models for mixtape covers, and throwed MC's with new material. Holla @ Blurray- djblurray@gmail.com

Raw Footage

Receiving his stage name, metaphorically for having game with the ladies so smooth and cool as an ice cube. O'Shea Jackson a.k.a. Ice Cube still has his game on lock with twenty one years relevant in music/media as a rapper, music producer, actor, screen writer and businessman. Following his career, you see Ice Cube as an educated, family man with a good business plan living his life, utilizing his talent, and collaborating with innovators to move forward in life's journey.

On March 15, 2008, Ice Cube partnered up with Microsoft Corp. Silverlight and SXSW to live stream a performance exclusively on http://www.uvntv.com/ from Austin, TX. Ten months later, December 14, 2008 promoted by http://www.transmissionentertainment.com/event/ice_cube/ , Austin fans get an up close and personal concert at the Mohawk http://www.mohawkaustin.com/ with Ice Cube, WC, TrickTrick, DJ Crazy Toones, and Lench Mob Records en route.

The show was bananas taking concert goers down memory lane with old school gangster rap music. You could see hands in air, shout outs on cue, it was just live and a heck of party where you could get your photograph done in front of a green screen, buy Ice Cube memorabilia, and shake local artist hands (Gerald G www.myspace.com/geraldgmr512 , Staci Russell www.myspace.com/misssrussell , Zeale www.myspace.com/zeale32 , Smackola, Bavu Blakes, OG from www.LuxuryMindz.com , DJ Notion from Music N Mind ).

Crunk highlight for me was when Ice Cube performed Trick Trick's "Let It Fly" produced by

Lil Jon". WC and Ice Cube sharing the stage with DJ Crazy Toones, www.myspace.com/djcrazytoones was a site to see for someone like me, relatively amateur to old school rap tours.

Ice Cube gave a great performance but more importantly while being on tour, relating with the fans, he now has a few more fans because of his hospitality, talent, and stage presence. I witnessed him sign many memorabilia items from his past projects. Lench Mob Records ( founded in 1994 by Ice Cube but revived in 2006 with his management company, The Firm, which distributes Bigg Swag Records home to WC www.myspace.com/wc, Dj Crazy Toones and Tha Trapp) was circulating around the venue sharing laughs and daps, nothing but lub, motivation, and inspiration.

Ice Cube is a very genuine person on a personal level, I saw many fans amazed at just how humble and laid back he was. A very rare commodity with diva type artist, making request from the promoters. Shout out to Google search, Wikipedia, BigCed at http://thehiphopcosign.wordpress.com/, and Ivan Rott for his album review on Raw Footage release Aug. 2008 .

WhoUfeelin got a little caught up in a surreal moment of being at the right place at the right time, so no photographs were taken, but you are welcome to vist http://www.austin360.com/ and see them on AList slide show http://www.austin360.com/alist/mediahub/media/slideshow/index.jsp?tId=137539

Be on the look out for Lench Mob Records, Hallway Productionz www.myspace.com/hallwayproductionz which has produced multiple tracks for the label's two major artists in recent years, Trick Trick www.myspace.com/tricktrickGS , and EMI Music.

About www.UVNTV.com
Launched in early 2008 and co-created by http://www.icecube.com/ and DJ Pooh, UVNTV.com is the world’s first real time streaming television network online. UVNTV revolutionizes television with delivery via the internet utilizing Microsoft Corps’s groundbreaking Silverlight platform, a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering richer user experiences on the Web. Through UVNTV’s patent pending database, UVNTV rivals cable and satellite television. Beyond real-time transmission (the first on the net) UVNTV’s channels are capable of full screen DVD quality resolution, Dolby surround sound and comes complete with a channel guide with video window. Over 2 years in the making, founded by entertainers for entertainers and fans alike, UVNTV is home to the next generation of filmmakers, music makers, and onscreen talent. UVNTV is more than Broadband Television; it is a Broadband Social Network.

About Silverlight™
Microsoft® Silverlight™ is a cross-browser, cross-platform technology for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web.

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No Justice for David Morales

A guilty man walks free instead of to prison after being acquitted of manslaughter charges downgraded to aggravated assault, which carry a 20 year sentence the same as manslaughter. The jury recommends 10 years probation for Kurtiss Colvin who has been serving time in Travis County jail since July 2007 for a state jail felony charge of theft from a person. After causing bodily harm to his victim, Kurtiss Colvin took his victim’s wallet and used the money inside. Now, he sits in the courthouse trying to convince the public eye he is remorseful and shouldn’t serve anymore time for a crime according to him, he didn’t commit. Despite the fact that his intended victim, David Morales, is lying in a 6ft grave, decomposing, and now a memory of senseless crime; a Travis county jury handed down a verdict for Kurttis Colvin, 22 & Samuel Byrd, 16, who received eight years probation, that spits on the face of humanity and those aiding in the defense of the helpless and outnumbered. Kurtiss Colvin and Samuel Byrd still able to breathe see their loved ones and live their life with aspirations while David Morales’s family resides near the crime scene where their brother was brutally murdered.

On Junteenth 2007, a scene of racism, poverty, disorganized police protection, resulted to the injustices served to David Morales’s life here on earth. It’s a sad day. Murders and instigators of a heinous crime on another man are being characterized as co defendants protecting themselves. It’s amazing how the truth is distorted to justify the motives of those involved. More than two dozen people witnessed the crime, yet no one stepped in to aid David Morales. A hero could have emerged but instead cowards stood in awe.

May God have mercy on our souls. Let this incident serve as precedent that a man’s hands can be used as a deadly weapon, the combination of alcohol, egoism, and slander of ethnicity result in tragedy. Regardless of race, there are good and bad people. It’s unfortunate that LULAC and other self proclaimed Hispanic/Latin American/Mexican organizations are not at the defense and uproar of injustices surrounding the investigation and punishment of this incident in Austin, Texas, Travis County.

Travis Co. District Attorney’s office did NOT do their job in persuading a jury to set an example of this incident and I wonder should another “riot” break out, will APD have an entry/exit strategy, one that does not interfere with relatives or bystanders willing and able to assist victims to be able to do so, instead of standing on the sidelines watching in horror as a man dies in front of them?

In history, there are martyrs that serve as an example for future generations, many at the expense of their own life. David Morales served as a martyr on June 19, 2007 in East Austin. You will always be remembered, David Morales.

UndiscoveredAustin.com

Saturday October 18,2008 WhoUFeelin was in attendance for the kick-off party hosted by UndiscoveredAustin.com at 601 Brushy Lane, East 6th living it up with open bar (Gentleman Jack/Sky Vodka), family (Amos), and DJ Markus and Neiliyo.

The rooftop was small but the most live place on both sides of 6th street. www.UndiscoveredAustin.com has teamed up with Phillips GoGear and other sponsors to market test undiscovered local bands/DJs. It was a great party because besides the party favorites WhoUFeelin discovered the great interior designed lofts and sounds of DJ Markus
www.myspace.com/markuswithak and Neiliyo www.myspace.com/neiliyomusic

Shout out to UndiscoveredAustin, the event staff, Phillips GoGear, and all those crunk fly girls on the rooftop.

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