The Official CANDYLAND Gothica an Electronic Love Story - Listening / Tattoo Party at @CityofInk 3/31

It all started while sitting at my kitchen table in November '09 listening to a sample of @zurideveraux 's 'Mile High Club that was sent to me from @DGPRinc 's own @PIERREdgprinc . I can remember it like it was yesterday, I was sipping my favorite Earl Grey tea and blogging when my inbox lit up with a remix record from Pierre. The remix record was a result of an assignment I gave in order to assess his production skills. Now I'll admit, when he said he made "beats" I totally underestimated his skills simply because everyone says they make "beats". So I quickly opened the E-mail and clicked the play button and was TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY!!! What was this perfect blend of Sweet Melodic chord progressions that made your senses dance but also on the same track you had Banging Hard drum tracks and Grunge Synthesizers that made you wanna have "Hardcore" SEX on the dance floor {Whew I got that out}??? Well as I started to try to explain the concept to my graphic designer @MarkustheArtist in order to start the marketing, I said "Well it's kind of like Candyland the board game with sweet ginger bread men and gum drops meets Gothic images like bats, blood, & chicks with black fingernail polish, fishnet stockings & Biker Boots. You feel me...???" There was a looooong pause, then @MarkustheArtist said "SICK.....!!!" At that very moment, The Soundtrack of the Year 2010 was born!

Back to the future. The day was crazy hectic trying to make sure everything was in order for the party. I had RSVP E-mails, text, calls all coming in all while traveling from Atlanta to Macon {my hometown} and back. I had a 12:30 pm appointment with my barber/spiritual pimp adviser, Hip Hop author and barber @JeromeEnders . Jerome hooked up my "Girl get off on your own" Al B. Sure signature cut then it was on to the liquor store for some wine and Golden Grain for the party, that's right I said Golden Grain. It's one of my main ingredients in my World Famous "DG Hooch" aka "Spanky Johnson". This drink will be the topic of discussion later in this piece.

Fast forward. The traffic was extremely crazy that night due to LA Lakers being in town playing the Atlanta Hawks therefore I was running behind. City of Ink is on Walker Street which is not far from Phillips Arena. I was being trailed by my recording artist @BishopCity10 . We made it through the traffic and on to the tattoo parlor. As we arrived, I could remember having a giddy feeling almost like that same feeling you have on the first day of school not really knowing who you'll meet. We entered the building only to see a handful of patrons who were there for tattoos.
My DJ @Lmarrthestar was already set up and testing out the levels. I brought him two of the #CANDYLANDGothica CDs so he could spin later on during the party. @DGPRinc 's own @DCYanni was in the house coordinating the event which gave me a certain calm an eased my anxiety. She worked with our fabulous liquor sponsor and good friend @OMGoldie setting up the wet bar and CD arrangements. Bishop City and I made a quick run to the hood convenient store for ice and cups. Upon our arrival back the tattoo parlor, we were greeted by more beautiful faces. I was at complete ease now knowing all of our hard work had paid off. At this point the wine and the world famous "DG Hooch" aka "Spanky Johnson" started to flow which took the party to the next level. I introduced my drink to @indakno and his first words were, "What the F is this...is this Gin???" Lmao.

Now anyone that knows me knows that I usually keep my alcohol consumption to a minimum {wink} at my release parties due to the fact I have to explain the product and the concept at the end of the night before the record is demonstrated, but...after I took a swig of my own "DG Hooch" aka "Spanky Johnson" I was taken back to my college days in Savannah {SCAD} when life was easy and free!!!

The atmosphere was filled with an array of music an entertainment's finest and not to mention some of the most down to earth folks you'll ever want to meet. At the nights end I was hoping I didn't slur when I grabbed the microphone and gave my speech about the project. The night ended on a High note with all of my guest giving positive and encouraging feedback on the project. I would like to extend a Special Thank You to every who ventured out and experience this wonderful project and I encourage you to spread the word through all of your Social Media facets.

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