The rappers of NXG are hand picked by 3XL from the poetry, rap & performance classes SITY (1/3 of 3XL) teaches called Saturday Cipher.
For more info: saturday.cipher@gmail.com
Which Orisha Crowns You?
Oya - Oya is one of the most powerful African Goddesses (Orishas). A Warrior-Queen, much of Oya's power is rooted in the natural world; She is the Goddess of thunder, lightning, tornadoes, winds, rainstorms and hurricanes. A Fire Goddess, it is Oya who brings rapid change and aids us in both inner and outer transformation. Oya is the guardian of the realm between life and death; as such, She is not only the Goddess of spirit communication, funerals and cemeteries but also the Goddess of clairvoyance, psychic abilities, intuition and rebirth. She can call forth the spirit of death, or hold it back -- such is the extent of Her power. Because of Her affiliation to the dead, and Her intense knowledge of the magick arts, Oya is also known as "the Great Mother of the Elders of the Night (Witches)". Oya is both loved and feared, and for good reason: unleashed, Oya is the Savage Warrior, the Protective Mother, She whose power sweeps all injustice, deceit and dishonesty from Her path. She will destroy villages if the need is true enough, for while She understands everything, She will only accept, act upon, and speak the truth (even when it is hard to bear). Oya is the protectress of women and patron of feminine leadership. Fiercely loving, She is wildly unpredictable and can change from benevolent, caring Mother to destructive Warrior in the blink of an eye. Passionate, fearless, sensual and independent, Oya is not a Goddess to be invoked lightly and must be treated with respect and care. While She will toss you in Her storms of change, and shelter you in Her caring embrace, She will also strike you down with Her lightning should the need arise. However, do not let that dissuade you from working with Oya, for She is the Strong Woman, the Bringer of Change and Seeker of Truth, who can be a most powerful ally. Take this quiz!
Influences
BLACK PEOPLE, HISTORY, LGBTQI FOLK
LIL' KIM, TUPAC, NAS, EVE, JAY-Z
MY INNER SELF, SLAVERY, FREEDOM
SWEET TEA, FOXY BROWN, MARY J. BLIGE, BEANIE, BIGS
Unfortunately, all copies are currently SOLD OUT. New copies will be available in July 2009. We apologize for the inconvenience. SITY/SHENESS OF 3XLADYCREW:
BLACK N LOVELY, I LOVE ME. HOW WE GO FROM "BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL" BACK TO NAPPY AS UGLY? -from "Counterattack"
“3X A LADY, and WE ARE SUCH A FUCKIN’ LADY!!!”
Female collaborations are uncommon and, thus, necessary in hip hop. This makes 3XLADYCREW (3XL), this all women’s hip hop crew consisting of SITY (Should I Tell You), FR@NCHISE and D.J. NIKKI, an innovative rarity in the world of popular culture.
These three mistresses of ceremonies are changing the game in unprecedented ways. Battling sexism & the patriarchy, SITY, FR@NCHISE and D.J. NIKKI are some of the first women rappers to explicitly use the F-word: FEMINIST. As a rap collective, 3XL can hardly be considered apolitical; as a crew, the ladies of 3XL address issues of classism, sexuality, queerness, sexism and racism.
As individual rappers and poets, the three college students met at an all women’s liberal art school and began in the fall of 2007 to build their collective. While the ladies of 3XL collaborate on various projects and perform together, 3XL is not a group. Rather, it is a FEMINIST HIP-HOP COLLECTIVE OF SOLO ARTISTS. 3XL was formed as a support network through which SITY, FR@NCHISE and D.J. NIKKI would be able to pool in resources for each other and their affiliates.
In an interview for Bryn Mawr College’s alumni magazine Bryn Mawr Now, SITY—who played a key role in founding 3XL—told the interviewer, “I came up with the idea of being sort of like Wu-Tang… [It has] a collective unit, but its rappers have their own highly individual identities.”
THIS ALL-WOMEN’S HIP HOP CREW IS REWRITING HERSTORY!!!
Currently,
FR@NCHISE is working on releasing her solo mixtape.
D.J. NIKKI is working on self-publishing a chapbook and who's poems "Sobrevivir" and "The American Dream" will be featured this spring 2008, in the 73rd issue of Sinister Wisdom Magazine: "Latina Lesbians"
SITY is working on releasing her solo mixtape, Rapoetry, as well as selling her recently self-published books of poetry, Just-Is: A Story & Project on Love (co-authored).
Additionally, SITY's poems, "How?" & "Noisy Phone", have been featured in Origami Condom's 10th issue and "Black Woman" has been featured in an upcoming anthology edited by Dr. Nagueyalti Warren,Ph.D., M.F.A.
The mixtapes and chapbooks are expected to be released and distributed later this Fall.
The Secret Open Mic Update: 1 group is on their way to a meeting at a Major label next week, appt was announced LIVE last Sun by A&R! Another group impressed the A&R so much we have put together a invite only event Sun Nov 1st for the strongest artists who have a buzz and a following. A&R will select 1 artist to work with who will leave the event with a gift from him!
Selected Artists will perform 3 Songs, and should have a min of 15 guests.
A REFUNDABLE fee of $50 will be paid at the door, after the artist reaches the guest quota $50 is refunded on the spot. The goal is NOT to pay, strong artists should not pay to perform & should be grooming themselves for bigger opportunity's. To RSVP for A&R Showcase submit the 3 songs you will perform to Choco.Thai@gmail.com (mp3 ONLY) along with expected number of guests. We will respond to ALL RSVP's
The Open Mic will be held the same night but only preselected artists will perform in front of A&R and Industry Guests: Open Mic Admission $15.00/1 Song, 2 Songs with 5 or more guests. To RSVP For the regular Secret Open Mic the same night please send a message to http://www.Myspace.com/ChocolateThaiNY
General Admission is $10.00 all night
Ages 18and up---Smoking ok----Bring your own bottles/Cups & Ice available
New Midtown Location! Event will run 7pm-12am BE ON TIME
1. Open Mic 8pm-10pm 2. Showcase 10pm SHARP
Upcoming events in the DMV area, Missouri, Seattle & more ***Click here to SEE Chocolate Thai & MC Lyte Live in MO w/The Secret Winner Cipha Da Lyrical Fri 10/16 (FREE AIRFARE/HOTEL)
READ IN FULL: Various events Fri 9/25, Sat 9/26, Sun 9/27 READ in Full, reply with Day/Date in Subject for events you want to RSVP for: Chocolate Thai is extending a major opportunity for upcoming artists from NY to VA
Your music could be played in one of NYC's top nightclubs by Chocolate Thai who will host a official afterparty for her movie premier "Say My Name"
Fri 9/25 Anyone who is attending the "Say My Name" Movie premier Starring Erykah Badu, MC Lyte, Remy Ma, Chocolate Thai, Estelle & more should purchase tickets for the Fri Sept 25th 9pm show at Loews 34th Street Theater
The official after party will have special invited guests, therefore VIP & Free admission will be tight & for Celebrities, Press, Special Guests & Artists with a good following. *This event is Grown & Sexy. 21+ ID a MUST! Hardbottom shoes a must for Gents. Ladies Free/Gents $20: Must Say Chocolate Thai's Guestlist at the Door
Sat 9/26 11:45am & 8:30pm Sat's movie showing @Loew 34th St Theatre at 11:45am
Artists who want to have their music played by Chocolate Thai at the "Say My Name" 2nd movie release party Sat 9/26 Must send their hottest Club record ASAP to Choco.Thai@gmail.com mp3's only. Selected acts must meet Thai for dinner by 8:30pm sharp with no less than 10 guests 21+ ID a MUST! Grown & Sexy. Hardbottom shoes a must for Gents. Must Say Chocolate Thai at the door: Gents/$20, Ladies Free till 1am
Sun 9/27 7pm FREE SPECIAL GIFT 7-8 pm for ALL GUESTS!!! The Secret Open Mic Midtown, NYC (Private Location) FREE UNLIMITED DRINK BRACELET 7-8pm (Patron, Hennesey, Moet/Roset, Grey Goose, Rum) $10 Unlimited Drink bracelets available at the door after 8pm Bring your own bottles & Smoke! Artists w/5 or more guests Perform 2 Songs Free! Admission: $20 per artist/1 Song $10 per guest 18+ To perform you must RSVP and include myspace address. We will send
Shouts out to our guest A&R Judge and Winner Last week!!! The Secret Open Mic will no longer be a weekly CONTEST but a weekly PLATFORM where we will be awarding great management style prizes to artists who are ready for more and support artists who are not yet ready for the big events, special invited guests and more!
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2009: THE SECRET OPEN MIC $20 The Secret Open Mic & The BRAND NEW Playstation 3 Game Madden 2010 Free on Huge Plasma
Hosted By Chocolate Thai/DJ Arkiteck spinning the hottest R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae
Bring your own Bottles & Smoke! Beautiful Smoking Room w/seating Secret Location Chelsea, NY 7pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME)
Artists w/5 or more guests perform Free (2 Songs) 18 to Party/21 to Drink(ID a MUST: No Re-Entry) Special invited Guests weekly!
$20 Entry per person (Artist & Guests) Must RSVP/1 Song All acts $25 after 8pm SHOWTIME
PLEASE NOTE: CT ENTERPRISES IS LOOKING FOR THE HOTTEST ACTS THAT HAVE A FOLLOWING TO BE FEATURED IN MAJOR NYC VENUES, Submit your material now, selected artists will be featured on flyer & Meet Thai before the Event.
All events are 21 and up. Grown & Sexy (Hard bottom shoes a must for Gents) Ladies Free on Chocolate Thai's guestlist, Gents $20
For consideration you must email your hottest Club track (MP3 and PHOTO) to Choco.Thai@gmail.com along with expected number of guests (To be considered you must have a min 10 guests)
Uniting
the Tri-State Borough by Borough.. The Hottest Open Mic Party: UPSCALE,
V.I.P Only/Closed to the Public Club in Midtown!! Private Rooms &
Plasmas RSVP Now: Private Guestlist Only
The Secret Open Mic w/Guest Judge & Playstation 3 Madden 09 Cash Tournament All Night! Bring your own Bottles and FRIEND, CREW .FAMILY & Smoking ALLOWED ! COME OUT AND PARTY!!!
Sunday Aug 2, 2009! Top Act Wins a Music Video & More!
Hosted By Chocolate Thai
DJ Arkiteck spinning the hottest R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae
Secret V.I.P Location: F Train to 23rd Street/Between 6th & 7th Ave. Must RSVP for full address and directions, Then you can invite your guests
6pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME)
18 to Party/21 to Drink(ID a MUST: No Re-Entry)
$20 Entry per person (Artist & Guests) Must RSVP
*Special Reserved entry for 7/26 PERFORMERS b4 8pm
All acts $25 after 8pm SHOWTIME
PS3 Madden 2009 Tournament $25 LIMITED Slots 6pm start & sign in: Cash Prize (must RSVP in advance, more at Door)
Reduced RSVP ends Fri 10pm
RSVP Info: 917-535-3208 (Text Only) or TheSecretOpenMic@yahoo.com (E-mail)
Now in the BRONX!!! Uniting the Tri-State Borough by Borough.. The Tri-States Hottest Open Mic Party!! The Secret Open Mic w/Guest Judge & The Secret Winner Qwik Money's Music Video Premier on HUGE Projector Screen & Plasma
Sunday July 26, 2009: Top Act wins Music Video!
Hosted By Chocolate Thai DJ's spinning the hottest R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae
KoKonuts 1332 Blondell Ave Bronx, NY 10461
7pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME)
STRONGEST acts monthly win Bonus Management Prizes, Bio, Shows, Promo & More even if not selected by Judge
18 to Party/21 to Drink(ID a MUST: No Re-Entry)
Photos 7pm-8pm/$5 Vodka & Cranberry/$10 Smoking area
$10 General Entry
$20 Reserved Solo Acts Special $10 Reserved Solo entry for 7/16 PERFORMERS b4 8pm All acts $30 after 8pm SHOWTIME, includes smoking area *Groups add $10 per person **Add $10 for outdoor smoking section
Directions: 6 Train to Westchester Square/East Tremont Avenue , Walk ONE block past Tremont, make a left on Blondell, Kokonuts on right RED AWNING Click here for map of all stops on the 6 line: http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/sixline.htm
Chocolate Thai's B-Day Celebration week In Midtown, NYC & The Tri-States Hottest Open Mic Party in UPSCALE Queens!!
Thursday July 16, 2009 at 10pm Chocolate Thai B-Day Party @Prime 511 28th Street BTWN 10th/11th Ave NY, NY, 10001 w/DJ Envy and CT Enterprises artist AlCalyne Performing "Turn the lights out" (GROWN & SEXY AFFAIR: Ladies Free & Gents Reduced on Chocolate Thai's Guestlist: Text 917-535-3208 to attend)
Sunday July 19, 2009
The Secret Open Mic Party NEW Guest A&R Judge w/Special invited guests The Top Acts wins a Meeting at a MAJOR LABEL!! **Artists BRING your Packet with you in case you win (Music, Photo, Bio if you have 1: The A&R will review and schedule your meeting)
Hosted By Chocolate Thai
DJ's spinning the hottest R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae
Boomerang Lounge 36-11 30th Ave Astoria,New York, 11103
7pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME)
1 Song, 1 Judge, 1 Winner
18 to Party/21 to Drink (ID a MUST: No Re-Entry)
Free Food
$10.00 General admission
$25.00 Reserved Solo Artist Admission b4 8pm
$35.00 Non-Reserved & ALL artists after 8pm
*Groups add $10 per person
Add $10 for VIP in Beautiful outdoor smoking area with Seating & FREE Hookahs
Directions: N or W train to 30th Ave, walk to 36th STREET: See flyers posted
Check out the CT Enterprises 1st artist AlCalyne Featured on AllHipHop.com for a 2nd Time with their song "Riding hard" and Featured R&B act hand selected from the Secret Sun 6/14 and 6/21 Winner Just added!!!!!!!!!!
Directions: N or W train to 30th Ave, walk to 36th STREET: See flyers posted
Check out the CT Enterprises 1st artist AlCalyne Featured on AllHipHop.com for a 2nd Time with their song "Riding hard" and Featured R&B act hand selected from the Secret Sun 6/14 and 6/21 Winner Just added!!!!!!!!!!
Check out the Secret winners AlCalyne Featured on AllHipHop.com for a 2nd Time with their song "Riding hard" and Featured R&B act hand selected from the Secret! The Newest winner Sun 6/21/2009 Posted SOON!!!!!!!!!!
The Secret Open Mic in HARLEM! 18 & up! Sunday June 21, 2009 at 7pm
Guest Judge with a Music Producer Showcase Top act will FEATURE on AllHipHop.com & MORE!!!
Each RESERVED
artist with 5 or more guests PERFORM FOR FREE! Reserved Ladies perform FREE!! Come out
ready to eat, drink, party and rock the mic http://www.Myspace.com/ChocolateThaiNY
Shouts out to the Guest JUDGE 6/14 ALLHIPHOP.com for a Q&A session with artists and Sunday 6/14/2009 Winners & all the guests who came
out to eat, drink, party and ROCK the Mic ALL NIGHT LONG.
The Secret Open Mic in MIDTOWN! Sunday June 14, 2009 at 7pm
JUDGED BY MAJOR A&R with a Music Producer Showcase Top act will FEATURE on AllHipHop.com
Each
artist with 5 or more guests PERFORM FOR FREE, must RSVP! Come out
ready to eat, drink, party and rock the mic http://www.Myspace.com/ChocolateThaiNY
Check out The Secret Open Mic Winners Alcalyne Featuring Chocolate Thai on www.AllHipHop.com (Media Zone) along with Top artists in the industry. Post comments, show love!
We appreciate the love and betta believe Da Neighborhood Hustlaz are on their grind, sun up to sun down. come see what the fuss is about all about. 804 got talent, VA'S next to be exposed, our sound is swagga induced, lyrically driven and oh yea our beats are made by the great SO SO DEF producer YOUNG JUVE. HOW WE GOING TO LOSE??? Much Love to all Artists doin their thing. 1
Check out The Secret Open Mic Winners Alcalyne Featuring Chocolate Thai on www.AllHipHop.com (Media Zone) along with Top artists in the industry. Post comments, show love!
The Secret Open Mic in MIDTOWN! Sunday May 31, 2009
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE with DJ and Music Producer
Showcase Top act wins CASH Each
artist with 5 or more guests PERFORM FOR FREE, must RSVP! Come out
ready to drink, party and rock the mic http://www.Myspace.com/ChocolateThaiNY
WHAT UP YALL, TELLIN EVERYBODY THIS SUMMER YA BOY BACK IN THE BOOTH WITH MORE HEAT 4 THE STREETS, "NEW YEAR , NEW MONEY" ON THE WAY(ThUG$ITY/NEXX LEVEL/RICH n FAMOUS)SO GET READY FOR 09 & BEYOND,WE TAKIN OVER
The Secret Open Mic in MIDTOWN! Sunday May 24, 2009
MEMORIAL DAY BASH
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE ALLHIPHOP.Com with DJ and Music Producer
Showcase Top act wins FEATURED SLOT ON ALLHIPHOP.com Each
artist with 5 or more guests PERFORM FOR FREE, must RSVP! Come out
ready to drink, party and rock the mic
The Secret Open Mic in MIDTOWN! Sunday May 24, 2009
MEMORIAL DAY BASH
SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE ALLHIPHOP.Com with DJ and Music Producer
Showcase Top act wins FEATURED SLOT ON ALLHIPHOP.com Each
artist with 5 or more guests PERFORM FOR FREE, must RSVP! Come out
ready to drink, party and rock the mic
NEW VENUE!! The Secret Open Mic Now in MIDTOWN starting Sunday May 17, 2009 and Calling all hot DJ's & Music producers for showcase But must RSVP in advance for details!! Shouts out to THE SPECIAL Industry Judge and BOTH Sunday 5/10 Winners & all the guests who came out on Mother's Day to Eat, Drink & Party! The Secret....Passion, Hard work, Leadership, & Dedication!!
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