Yo, open up your eyes now
Everyone talking bout crime now
It's like we going back in time now
I'm ready to shine now, get mine now
But the more I climb now, I find now
cats don't want you to rise now
They want to hold you back
by replacing the facts with the lies now
But watch the skills I apply now
I'm gonna be BIG but I ain't ready to die now
Why mothers gotta cry now?
Cause some dumb ass kid now is believing in the lie now
What's the lie now? The lie is you ain't gotta try
cause everybody out getting high now
Why now? Cause you might see Chinese bombers
flying across American skies now
Man, I'm telling you to rise now
Don't worry about your size now, it's time to get wise now

-KRS1, on Blow Up Da Spot ft Sadat X

From climbing the slippery ropes at a reckless "gangster rap" record label to giving back to the global community at-large, to the gang-ridden hoods of the West Coast... to the hustle and bustle of the "Rotten Apple"... Natalie J has become a well-rounded individual in a constant pursuit to assist artists, musicians, and the average Jack & Jane in honing their skills and becoming the best that they can be through mentoring and creating collaborative opportunities.

She is an art curator, scenic photographer, community advocate, grassroots organizer, motivational speaker, artist, event planner, and much much more.

Currently, she is curating art shows that create sustainability for artists. These events benefit a myriad of non-profits, grassroots orgs, and community projects such as Sue Rock Originals Everyone, "The Artists Process", Tiny Toones Cambodia, etc.

If you are interested in event planning services, web hosting, printing services, collaborating, etc. Feel free to contact Natalie J at crue1mediagroup (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thank you for your support! August 2009.

Here, you will find upcoming events. If you have a DOPE event coming up, please shoot an email w/ info and a flyer to crue1mediagroup (at) gmail (dot) com and I will post it ASAP...

Event: ART SHOW
When: Sunday, August 23, 2009 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: THE BASEMENT, 147 west 105th st bet Amsterdam and Columbus Aves
How much? FREE.99

Event: Epryhme CD Release Party w/ HOMEBOY SANDMAN
When: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 9:00pm - 12:00am
Where: Drom 85 Avenue A (Between either 5th and 6th streets or 6th and 7th streets)
How much? $12

Event: Femme Fatale Jam Sessions Inst#5 CHICKS ONLY!
When: Thursday, August 27, 2009 7:30pm - 11:55pm
Where: RSVP to Kalae All Day (kalaeallday@gmail.com) to get the super top secret location
How much? FREE.99

Event: Netting Change thru Spoken Word II
When: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:35pm - 11:35pm
Where: Triad Theater 158 W. 72nd Street
How much? $20 donation

Event: MAXX SCIAN PRESENTS THE BIG BANG EXPERIMENT
When: Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8:30pm - Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8:30am
Where: Cue Bar 4518 Bell Blvd, Flushing, NY Bayside, NY
How much? $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Event: Fall 2009 BagTrends Arm Candy Party
When: Wednesday October 7, 2009 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Phyto Universe in NYC. Located at 715 Lexington Avenue and 58th Street
How much? FREE.99
RSVP: armcandyparty@bagtrends.com