Mary J. Blige & Michael Jackson - “Just Fine”

Greetings Everyone.. I know I am a little behind on posting but the Socialista was a little comoste after all the holiday eating, shopping, and socializing. But now I am well rested and ready to let you know what is going on The Social Scene.






I am so super amp’d off of Mary J. Blige new single “Just Fine”. I have been hearing the song in rotation for a couple of months now and I love hearing it get air play, but after seeing the video yesterday, I am really excited. This song and video makes you want to dance. It puts me a good mood. It is so FANTABLous. I guess it sums it up on where I am and a lot of you guys are in your life. I saw the video and had to keep going back to watch it. When I first saw the video I was like that reminds me Mike Jackson and low and behold go on You Tube and the have the making of video detailing how they used MJ’s video footage from over 20 years ago from “ Don’t Stop til Get Enough”
I just love the lyrics, check them and the video. I posted my fav part. This is def the Mary I enjoy listening to.


So I like what I see when I’m looking at me When I’m walking past the mirrorNo stress through the night, at a time in my lifeAin’t worried about if you feel itGot my head on straight, I got my mind rightI aint gonna let you kill itYou see I wouldn’t change my life

my life’s just…..Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, oooohFine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, oooohJust fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, oooohYou see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine




Okay now that I got that out of my system let’s chit chat about what’s been going down in the A.

I have to tell you guys about the newsest Midtown Hot spot The Mealting Pot, which had it’s grand opening on last WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007. But being the Socialista that I am I go the opportunity to attend the Pre-Grand opening on Tuesday. If you don’t know about the Melting Pot franchises check their site out at http://www.meltingpot.com/. They also have several locations as we in the city like to say outside the perimeter, but the Midtown location was the ideal location for this interactive dining experience. Their niche is Fondue, where you can get a unique four course dining experience. There were so many options to choose I am just going to narrow down to the Socialista’s Top Fav’s. Let’s start with the cheese dips. I am not a big fan of cheese but I have got to tell ya, The Melting Pot won me over with this one.

*Spinach Artichoke Cheese Fondue
Fotina and Butterkaie Cheeses, spinach, artichoke hearts and garlic

*Mojo Style Shrimp
Caribbean seasoned

And now for the best part of the whole night, Yummy Yummy chocolates. This section had everyone at the event feeling love. I guess chocolate does that to you. I could not just choose one from this section.

Yin & Yang
Half dark chocolate and half white chocolate.

Chocolate S’mores
Milk Chocolate topped with marshmallow cream, flambéed and garnished with crushed graham crackers.

They also offer some great specialty drinks I suggest the Love Martini, it is a combination of Malibu rum, Peach Schnapps, cranberry juice and fresh strawberries.

754 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 100Atlanta-Midtown, GA 30308404-389-0099 Fax: 404-389-0097

SUNDAY - THURSDAY4pm-10pm (Full Dinner Service Only)10-11pm (Cheese and/or Chocolate Only Service)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY4pm-11pm (Full Dinner Service Only)11pm-midnight (Cheese and/or Chocolate Only Service

The next day was even more action packed. Me and El’ Presidente had slide on over to Shout to share a happy birthday dinner with my girlfriend Randy Pierre, The Budget Stylist, hit her up at TheBudgetStylist@gmail.com if you want to makeover your style today. We had so much fun here and the food was delicious. I know this is not a new spot, but you can’t really seem to go wrong with the dishes at this place.












We had to sing Happy Birthday and run because I had to be on the Social Scene for Sol Fusion’s 5th year Anniversary at Earthlink with special guest Bilal.











You say who? Bilal, You may not remember him but he had a few hits a couple of years ago.. Then he disappeared. From what I heard he hasn’t performed here in 5 years. But I have to let you guys know this is one performer you don’t want to miss, although I did not know a lot of his songs. I can say he gave it his all.
Did you know Bilal was nominated for a Grammy? He was nominated for his duet with Beyonce “Everything I Do”. Who knew he had a song with B?
Amongst the guest in attendance, Kenny Burns, Joi,Algebra , Jcarter, & acclaimed entertainment journalist PJ Jackson.
















They even gave away free Rockport shoes to the first 250 guest.



Pics provide by the Hip Publisicsit.

So now let’s get down to business. I hope everyone has big Thanksgiving plans. Atlanta is going to be super busy. I have already started celebrating since last weekend with family.
Most of my family came into town and we did our thing her e in Atlanta this year. I must say it was very entertaining. I got to reconnect with some family members that I have not had a chance to sit down and chat with for sometime. Since every one is in different places, being location or mindset it made catching up a delight. I got the chance to see those that had grown and those who have had to humble themselves because of other hardships. I truly love my family and I have come to realize that at the end of the day I have family. I don’t get to choose who they are and the ways are but, I have to accept them for all those reasons that they are the way are and enjoy my time with them. I was reading JET magazine and on the cover was Rev. Run and his daughters and inside the article was a statement that stood out with me. Rev Run said this “If you don’t make time for family then it won’t happen”. I understood this because some many times we are continually running around weather it is work, school or other activities that sometimes we just need to stop or make plans for a family dinner, trip or sit for coffee and spend time together. Not everyone is going to like each other’s thoughts or ideas, but being mindful for the purpose of doing things together and spending time should supplement for the dislike. But hey this is just my way of thinking and it did help me get through the weekend with a smile on my face.

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Damon Dash owes New York 2.9 mill in taxes ?

This is not a good look for d.dash.According to the NY times Dame dash owes NY 2.9 mill in back taxes
The records show that hip-hop mogul Damon Dash - whose estimated $50 million fortune bought him a chauffeur-driven $400,000 Maybach sedan, diamond-encrusted watches and more than 1,000 pairs of sneakers - owes the state more than $2 million.
Dash, 36, is one of almost 225,000 city debtors who together have shortchanged the city and state more than $1 billion in income taxes, penalties and interest, the records show.