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EXCLUSIVE: #MiguelMonday

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So what did you do after work last night on Monday, May 18?  Probably didn’t go to an impromptu FREE Miguel concert in Venice Beach.  I still can’t even believe this was real.  Let me explain.

Sunday night I see…
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…which obviously meant I had to turn on his tweet notifications so I could be alerted the second he released the time and location.

Monday around 4:30pm…
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Once I realized my roommate Kylie couldn’t come with me since she had #sports (a co-ed soccer game), I text the one person who is down for anything… Mac Bab.  Conveniently enough, she was heading to Venice for the night already, so it worked out perfectly.  Not knowing if we’d make it in time or if we would even get in, we said YOLO and went for it.  Praise to the heavens we did.  We were the first people there, so we grabbed a drink at the bar until a very kind man from Vevo told us what to expect and when to head downstairs.

We walked RIGHT up to the stage.  It was a very tiny stage – we were in the basement of a pretty grungy (but epic) bar.

Not knowing what to expect and with a crowd of no more than 50 people, Miguel and his band walked on the stage.  Now this is sorta when I went into a state of #celebushock* – might have blacked out a bit (and no mom, not from alcohol).  Yes, he was that close.  No, this is not zoomed in or filtered.  I die.

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 His performance was part of Vevo’s #VevoGOShow – mini concerts/performances, normally a surprise with last minute locations and times that are filmed and posted on the Vevo YouTube channel.  I’ll be sure to post the Miguel one once it’s up.  But for now, you can check out the videos I took below and visit my YouTube page to see the rest of my footage!

It was truly one of my most memorable experiences yet, not only living in Los Angeles but in my life (and it was completely free!).  Experiences like this just keep adding on years to my time spent in LA. 🙂

After his performance, he told the crowd all drinks were on him in the upstairs part of the bar so everyone should go hang with him, and that is exactly what Mac and I did.  We got another picture with him, chatted for a bit, and left around 9:30pm.  A solid Monday for sure.  And if you aren’t that familiar with Miguel’s music, I highly suggest you check him out.  He is so incredibly talented and not to mention so very nice which made me like and respect him even more as an artist and as a person.  I cannot wait for his new album WILDHEART, dropping on June 30!

Oh, and thank you #VevoGOShow and my new friend Alex for the autographed Miguel poster.  I look forward to more #VevoGOShows and more epic Mondays (or any day of the week really)!
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*celebushock – when one enters a state of shock when coming within a few feet of a celebrity and you forget where you are and what occurred during that time but you know it was the best experience ever

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VIDEO: Nicki Minaj ft. Beyonce – ‘Feeling Myself’

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Looks like you don’t need a Tidal subscription after all.  The video for Nicki and Beyoncé’s ‘Feeling Myself,’ originally released for Tidal subscribers only, is now hitting the Internet for anyone to view.  The video features the two BFFs partying at Coachella, slaying burgers, and just being epic.  Why wasn’t I invited?  Check out the exclusive on californyinz here!  Hopefully it stays open to non-Tidal subscribers for a while!

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Weekly Wrap-Up 5.15.15

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FREESTYLE:  MEEK MILL – ‘ENERGY’
Meek Mill’s freestyle over Drake’s ‘Energy’ from If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late is straight fire.  Some of Meek’s songs I can’t really listen to just because I feel like he is yelling at me.  A bit too aggressive.  But this.  This is good.  Listen below.

 

POWERHOUSE TOMORROW!
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I don’t know much longer I can contain my excitement – it feels like I haven’t been to a hip-hop concert in eons.  Tomorrow is Power 106‘s annual Powerhouse concert, and I cannot wait to dance like a fool to some Yeezus and shake my ‘money maker’ when Luda hits the stage and rap with Kid Ink (Chris Brown’s doppelganger), among others who are set to perform.  The problem (not really a problem) with these major hip-hop concerts is that my mind starts racing as to who the special guests are going to be.  That is definitely one of the perks of concerts in Los Angeles – you never know who will make a surprise appearance, and I get all geared up just thinking about it.  What if Luda brings out Miguel for his newer song ‘Good Lovin’ or if Kanye brings out Kendrick Lamar for his verse on ‘All Day?’  I’ll lose it.  Pics and videos to come next week!

And perfect timing – just came across this awesome behind-the-scenes video of Powerhouse, courtesy of HipHopDX.  Check it here!

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NEW: Belly ft. The Weeknd – ‘Might Not’

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New Weeknd for your weekend.  ‘Might Not’ is off the Canadian rapper, Belly’s, most recent mixtape Up for Days, which just dropped.  Give it a listen.  Definitely enjoying Abel on this track.

 

A$AP ROCKY FT. MIGUEL, ROD STEWART, & MARK RONSON – ‘EVERYDAY’
Mark Ronson, sure.  Miguel, definitely.  Rod Stewart?  Probably not someone you would have ever thought would be featured on an A$AP Rocky track.  I dig it.  We can expect A$AP’s upcoming album, At.Long.Last.A$AP. (A.L.L.A.), on June 2.

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Serge’s Selections 5.4.15

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Stream Ciara’s sixth album, ‘Jackie,’ on Spotify.  I haven’t listened to it yet, literally just logged on, but I know this is what I’ll be listening to today.  Ciara has definitely put out some bangers like ‘Ride,’ ‘Goodies,’ ‘Like a Boy,’ etc., so I have pretty high hopes for this album, which is named after her mother – how appropriate with Mother’s Day being right around the corner. 🙂  Give it a listen, and let me know what you think.  Happy Monday, readers!

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Serge’s Selections 4.28.15

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This week’s playlist, in no particular order, features 10 songs that I’ve been listening to on repeat the past couple days.  There’s a little Nick Jonas (strange, I know), French Montana, Rihanna, and others.  Surprisingly Drake isn’t on here.  Give it a listen!  Any songs you like?  Don’t like?  Never heard before?  Would love to know!

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Serge’s Selections 4.20.15

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Off of The Weeknd’s back-to-back performances at Coachella and with it being 4.20 (on the West Coast still at least), I couldn’t think of a more appropriate playlist to put together for you guys.  Abel Tesfaye’s music isn’t like your typical R&B.  It’s dark but sexy, features slow tempos with lyrics about sex, drugs, and partying, and is typically sung in quite the falsetto.  I’m obsessed.

If you haven’t listened to or even heard of The Weeknd, I highly suggest you check him out.  And no I’m not just saying this because he is Drake’s protégé – he is truly talented.  And having seen him perform multiple times, his talent on the stage is equally brilliant and breathtaking.  Check out some of my faves below.

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NEW:  Drake – My Side (bonus track) 

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As if the kiss seen around the world wasn’t enough of a surprise (Madonna kissed Drake during his Coachella set for those who don’t know – yes, I’m jealous if you’re wondering), a bonus track from If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late was just released online.  Check it below.  Thank you, Drake, for the constant tunes.

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