RZA live @ Hiro

RZA live @ Hiro...

RZA - Twelve Jewelz (Live At Hiro Ballroom)
Uploaded by Dutch Damasta

Check me out in the video on stage capturing this historic moment, RZA closed out 07 with this classic jewel for the world to experience.
I photographed the show from the Green room to the Stage...
Great night in hip hop...

RZA & Shyheim

A packed house...

LADIES...

Mapei came in from Stockholm by way of Brooklyn NYC. Showing her support for the RZA plus show the crowd some love...

Free & Sifu

WU TANG 8 Diagrams in stores now..

RZA AKA Bobby Digital

Incredible showcase from the beginning to end...
The show was so LIVE that the equipment started to fry which shut down the event. RZA put down a spectacular showcase taking the audience into the mind of the man that is Bobby Digital...

Nas Live @ Hammestein NYC

Here's a few shots of the show...
Long time since I saw NAS live on stage, he was in a great mood & presented a great showcase...


Classic Nas...
Pure lyricist minus the OPULENCE...

Blaze the Stage NYC 07

Cassidy & Fat Joe make a special appearance at the first "Blaze The Stage" event held at the Symphony Hall. This was a great stage for new artist of the future to show there talents in all aspects. The categories involved everything from Hip Hop, R&B & Dance...

LOOT - Get you some....

King has a Birthday Christmas...

Go shorty!!!
It's your Birthday!!!

A birthday bash by KING magazine for their own Ms. Kysn

King mags own Sean Malcolm was the DJ on the set for the nights festivities.

Tammy Ford was in VIP, having a great time as usual...

Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia is in her element, milling amongst the crowd having a great time. She partied into the early morning prior to her showcase.

The Spotlight...

A bevy of beautiful shades of women were on hand to make the night memorable...

Smiles were everywhere you looked...

Derrick Parker - The Hip Hop Cop...
Derrick Parker wasn’t just any police officer in the New York Police Department. He was the Hip Hop Cop, who was put on assignment to monitor and keep tab on all of moves that MCs in the city were making. Now, the retired hip hop cop is telling all via his Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip Hop Cop DVD and impending book, the Notorious C.O.P.. Woop Woop

We BOTTLE popping...



Dancing, Dancing, Dancing... She's a dancing machine...

Fantasia came saw & conquered the crowds hearts on this holiday weekend.
The gift of music is a joyous thing...

Dunk Exchange 07

Get some LOOT in your Life


BUY SNEAKERS

Take your pick...

Joel Ortiz


Joel Ortiz is a BEAST on the mic...
The newest face from the world of AFTERMATH, this artist has made a name above/under the radar.
A formidable adversary or a great affiliate, either way you want to test your skills...
Step to BROOKLYN...





Joel Ortiz & Dro

It's your Birthday

IT'S A CELEBRATION...

Alice G & Hierarchy of the Laurent family

Can you say a jam packed spot, this shot is at 1:30am...

The party went to on like this till the early morning I could only imagine.
DJ Alamo comes off the turntables & observes DJ Commish n his set.
Dana Dane was in the place & showed love to Alice G for her birthday celebration


Alice G & lil niece...

Smile!!!

Patty & English were in the mix


Alice G turns 21 & it's hot up in OPUS 22


Alice G & Patty Laurent enjoying a wonderful night filled friends, music, family & close friends...

Team Face Lift Live at Hiro NYC

Fonda
Machine
Fat Jew rocking the mic...

New York City trio Team Facelift are known only by strings of nonsensical aliases, the principals being Machine (aka Teen Wolf, aka The Big Bopper), Fonda (aka Karim Fonda, aka Alden F Fonda) and Fat Jew (aka The King Of Brunch, aka Fabrizio Bonaducce)

Tom the man behind the machine...

Beef  - Shameless
Seth - Team Invasion
Tommy Sunshine

Seth jumps into the scene (literally)
TROUBLE...

Fat Jew in GREEN room...

C-Lo - A game of LIFE...

April Woodard

A great look into the mind of man & money matters.
Life explored thru the eyes of a young african american man, who choose a new path. Forged in the fires of his faith in god, the main characters plays the narrator to his tales. The story delves into the relationship of choice, money, good & the evils.

The cast & Director Kimberly Singleton

Adrian looks on with pride at his wife April Woodard during the question & answer session.

A great independent project with a talented cast...

Ever party with a WHALE in the ROOM?

Trapped in the closet with Moby Djing...

Now that's a wild combination.


Moby makes one his rare appearances at 205...



Albert having a great time

International look...

Dj's on the set alongside Selam

Moby in the booth...

Brian Cox invades the W Hotel

Brian Cox


Director Mr. X alongside Black Buddafly


J Holiday steps in the spot to show some love for the holidays...


Mike Bogard ever present at the best events...

Johnta Austin, Sean John Model, Paul Schafer, Tank & William...


Johnny Nunez so focused...


The W hotel housed this spectacular gala, a mix of people from all walks of life. All sides of the industry came in support of Brian Cox.




Mellyssa Ford off gaurd is a beautiful sight...


Beautiful people flowed in, like champagne into a flute glass...


Johnta Austin congratulates Brian Cox...

The love is in the air...

Breeze (VH1) is all smiles...

Check out Johnny looking for the next shot.

Brian Cox & Tank

Al Reynolds (Star Jones husband???) hits the red carpet with Brian Cox


Osa - The Gift Agency 

Event Marketing DIVA...


Destine - Work hard & prosper... 

Caryna & Rob were all smiles and in great spirits

Matt & the ladies...

Brian Cox & Angie Martinez

Angie Martinez looks stunning as usual...

Mary J Blige party x Dutch Damasta

Maxwell

Rosie Perez

Mary J Blige is a phenomenal artist...
A big issue is that someone in her camp needs to regulate her events better.
Not much of a night since no one was really able to gain access to the SOHO Grand hotel for the party.
The penthouse was a good idea, if you had enough elevators to accomidate the needs of your patrons. Plus when you got inside the venue didn't match up all the hype...

Patty Laurent & King Magazine @ Lotus NYC... x Dutch Damasta

Blow out the candles PATTY!!!

Happy Birthday Patty NYC loves you...
It truly shows...
A spectacular event with a relatively a mixed crowd of revelers with an incident free night. The event was highlighted with treats for the eyes all around the venue. From the air show above the crowd, to the array of notables that mixed in with the party goers.
All these elements lead to a fantastic birthday celebration...

Megan Goode & Thomas Jones

These two were so LOW profile that I was the only photographer to notice them on the scene.

Trey Songz

J Holiday

English & Dewry I see you in the mix...

Patty Laurent, Taj (SWV) & Tammy Ford

Wonderful friends came thru to show Patty so much love...

All smiles all night...

Hen Roc - Bad Boy Ent.

J. Alexander

The models were in the house...

Trey Songz with his folks...

D-Nice & DJ Cassidy

Chingy & DJ Alamo

D-Nice, J-Holiday & DJ Cassidy

GZA goes forward... x Dutch Damasta

GZA @ Knitting Factory NYC

MUSIC REVIEW: Wu-Tang Clan marshals its forces for another impressive assault
If Wu-Tang Clan's tales weren't so gripping and their arguments weren't so compelling, this dark, paranoid ride would make it easy to accuse them of being morose. Instead, the vivid images of "The 8 Diagrams" leave you with the sinking feeling that they might just be speaking the truth.

By GLENN GAMBOA
Newsday


8 Diagrams album inset


RZA on Tim Westwood radio...


RZA adresses the rumours surrounding himself and Raekwon on Westwood, BBC Radio 1 Saturdays 9pm-Midnight.

This is a classic interview with ODB...


Raw uncut no lactose... RZA

Armoire Couture @ BO Concepts x Dutch Damasta

The host with the most...
Andre Harrell...




Andre Harrell & Hill Harper



Cheri Dennis looks stunning on the runway...


Brad Digital, Andre Harrell & Style guru Mike Bogard (Public School) review the BZOO fashion line


Libations sponsored by NUVO pink vodka kept the mood sexy...




Jessica Robinson (Mantra Jewelry) & Hill Harper

Haven loves the children... x Dutch Damasta

Haven
Providing a sanctuary for Liberia's children...
Support Haven missions: a non profit charity making the difference in the lives of Liberia's children's village.
www.HavenMissions.org




A silent auction served as a platform for this worthy cause.

Ben Sherman shows SOHO some love... x Dutch Damasta

Wu-Tang Clan - 8 Diagrams x Dutch Damasta

Here's the December 11th artwork from the 8 Diagrams album.
The images in the inset of the album are shot by yours truly...

This is the return of Wu-Tang!
Their first studio release since the death of Dirty Ol Bastard; these superstars have returned... GZA, RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killa, Raekwon, U-God, Inspecta Deck and Masta Killa, they're all here. "The Hear Gently Weeps" features Erykah Badu and is the first song to feature a Beatles sample!
This is A MUST for true hip-hop fans.
The 8 Diagrams" comes with a bonus DVD!!

Vladimir "Dutch" Labissiere
Enjoy the album & let me know your thoughts on my images in the album.

The LIFE... x Dutch Damasta

My installation of images are currently on display & for purchase...

The LIFE...
Presented by Vladimir "Dutch" Labissiere

Feed your mind, body & soul...
On display are an array of images, depicting the emotion of the individuals in their natural state.

The location:
The Shrine restaurant is located in Harlem USA @ 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. bet 133rd & 134th ave.


All the best,

Dutch Damasta
www.DutchLabUSA.com

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