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Cazwell
Luke Caswell, known mononomously as Cazwell, is an American rapper, record producer and songwriter. He has released the three studio albums '' Get Into It'' in 2006, '' Watch My Mouth'' in 2009 and ''Hard 2 B Fresh'' in 2014, along with videos and singles. Career 1999–05: Career beginnings Starting in the late 1990s, under the name Caswell, he was part of the hip-hop duo Morplay, which also included female MC Crasta Yo. Morplay started in Boston and moved to New York in 1999. In 2003, Cazwell released his first single ''The Sex That I Need'' with Avenue D. 2006–08: ''Get Into It'' In 2006, Cazwell released his debut studio album '' Get Into It'' featuring lead single "All Over Your Face" and the four follow-up singles "Do You Wanna Break Up", "I Buy My Socks On 14th Street" and "Watch My Mouth". His debut single "All Over Your Face" was banned from Logo due to explicit lyrics and sexual imagery portrayed in the music video. Cazwell was featured as a guest rapper on Colton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watch My Mouth
''Watch My Mouth'' is the second album by rapper Cazwell. ''Watch My Mouth'' is his first full-length album, with eight bonus tracks. Cazwell described the music of the album as "dance more than anything else. There are some hip hop elements, but I wouldn’t call it a hip hop album. All the songs are different because I worked with different producers. Ultimately it’s a lighthearted dance rap album."Cazwell: The Atlanta ‘Ice Cream Truck’ Interview atlantaboy.com. Accessed from July 10, 2013. Track listing #"Watch My Mouth" (3:05) #"Tonight" (3:25) #"All Over Your Face" (5:16) #"Get My Money Back" (feat. Lost Daze) (2:46) #"I Seen Beyoncé" (feat. Jon ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Into It (Cazwell Album)
''Get Into It'' is the first album by rapper Cazwell. The album can also be seen as an extended play or mini-album, since it consists of seven original songs and eight remixes. Copies bought from his official website could also be autographed by him if the purchaser chose. To celebrate the release, Clubplanet threw a release party. Cazwell celebrated the release of the album with a live performance featuring Avenue D and Amanda Lepore who also contributed to the album. Track listing #"I Buy My Socks on 14th Street" (3:29) #"Watch My Mouth" (3:05) #"The Sex That I Need" (feat. Avenue D) (3:46) #"All Over Your Face" (5:16) #"Do You Wanna Break Up" (2:51) #"Getting' Over" (3:51) #"Get Into It" (feat. Amanda Lepore Amanda Lepore is an American model, singer, and performance artist. A former Club Kid, she has appeared in advertising for numerous companies. Lepore is noted as a regular subject in photographer David LaChapelle's work, serving as his muse, as ...) 3:59 #"I Buy My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homo Hop
LGBT representations in hip hop music have existed since the birth of the genre despite blatant discrimination. Hip hop has long been portrayed as one of the least LGBT-friendly genres of music, with a significant body of the genre containing homophobic views and anti-gay lyrics, with mainstream artists such as Eminem and Tyler, the Creator having used homophobia in their lyrics. Attitudes towards homosexuality in hip hop culture have historically been negative. Slang that uses homosexuality as a punchline such as "sus", " no homo", and "pause" can be heard in hip hop lyrics from some of the industry's biggest artists. However, since the early 2000s there has been a flourishing community of LGBTQ+ hip hop artists, activists, and performers breaking barriers in the mainstream music industry. Labels such as homo hop or queer hip hop group all artists identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community into a subgenre of hip hop based solely on their sexuality. These subgenre label ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Lepore
Amanda Lepore is an American model, singer, and performance artist. A former Club Kid, she has appeared in advertising for numerous companies. Lepore is noted as a regular subject in photographer David LaChapelle's work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers, such as Terry Richardson and Ruben van Schalm. She participated in LaChapelle's ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985–2005'' exhibit in New York City, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.Williford, Daniel (2009)Queer Aesthetics. ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No.2. Lepore has released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011, she released her debut studio album, ''I...Amanda Lepore'', on Peace Bisquit. Early life Amanda grew up in the Essex County community of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, with one sibling, an older brother. Her father was an Italian-American chemical engineer, and her mother was a German-American housewife. Her mother had schizophrenia and spent much time i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colton Ford
Glenn Soukesian, known professionally as Colton Ford, is an American singer, actor, and former pornographic actor. As of May 2007, he resides in New York City. Career Adult pornographic career Colton Ford appeared in a dozen gay adult celebrated films. Notable performances include ''Conquered'' that earned him 2002 Grabby Awards for "Best Group Sex Scene", ''Gang Bang Café'' that nominated him for the 2003 GayVN Awards for "Best Performers" and his lead role in ''Colton'' for which he won "Gay Performer of the Year" during the 2003 GayVN Awards. Film and television career In his first mainstream film appearance, Ford appeared in the 2005 documentary film '' Naked Fame'' directed by Christopher Long. The film follows Ford's transition from the world of adult films to mainstream club/dance music. It was released theatrically in 2005 in the United States and Canada. On television, Ford co-starred for three seasons on the TV series ''The Lair'' playing the role of Sheriff Trout. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Luzon
Karl Philip Michael Westerberg, better known by the stage name Manila Luzon (born August 10, 1981), is an American drag queen, recording artist, comedian and reality television personality. Luzon came to international attention as a contestant on the third season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' and on the first and fourth seasons of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars''. Luzon has also contributed to the compilation album series ''Christmas Queens''. Career 2011-2012: Breakthrough and ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' The publicity generated by her participation on the show brought many new opportunities to perform at various national and international LGBT events throughout the U.S. and Canada, including New York Pride and Vancouver Pride. She has been active in AIDS awareness and activism. After being featured in a Gilead Sciences ad titled "Red Ribbon Runway" with fellow ''Drag Race'' co-stars Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, Shangela and Alexis Mateo, the dress she was featured wearing was aucti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladyfag
Rayne Baron, known professionally as Ladyfag, is a New York City-based writer, performer, nightlife personality, and events producer. Background Born in Toronto, Canada, she ran a store selling vintage clothing and antiques. After becoming involved in the Toronto club scene, she was a resident performer at Will Munro's Vazaleen parties. Canadian writer R. M. Vaughan in his article 'Generation V', about gay and lesbians revolutionizing the city's underground art scene says, "a statuesque model and vintage clothing dealer who dominated the stage like a Russian Jewish Grace Jones." In 2006, she relocated to New York City assuming the name Ladyfag. Moving to New York in 2006, she was discovered by NYC nightlife icon Kenny Kenny and started dancing at the famed party "Happy Valley" thrown by him and Susanne Bartsch. She has since become her own events producer, known for holding parties for the downtown, underground and international fashion scene. Nightlife and events I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Colors Tour 2007
True Colors was an annual music event created by American recording artist Cyndi Lauper. The concerts were headlined by Lauper and featured various music and comedy acts. Beginning in 2007, the trek supported the Human Rights Campaign, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, PFLAG and the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Other local and private LGBT charities and foundations were supported as the event grew. The tour began with 16 shows in 2007 expanding to 25 shows in 2008. Lauper's set during the 2008 tour was basically the North American leg of her worldwide Bring Ya to the Brink Tour that year. An outing in 2009 was planned and later cancelled. In lieu of the tour, Lauper partnered with Broadway Impact to create the True Colors Cabaret. The show began September 28, 2009 and ran once a month at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. It featured performances from Lauper, Rufus Wainwright, Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, Karen Olivo, Melinda Doolittle and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenue D (band)
Avenue D was an American electroclash duo from Miami, Florida. Based in New York City, the duo consisted of Debbie D. (Debbie Attias) and Daphne D. (Daphne Gomez-Mena). They were protégés of Larry Tee, and performed for his parties. Their music is an energetic, humorous and sexually explicit mix of hip hop, electro, and new wave. History Avenue D formed in 2001, as part of New York's electroclash scene, which also included artists such as Fischerspooner, Peaches, and Felix da Housecat. Their songs were inspired by new wave music and 2 Live Crew. Groups including W.I.T. and My Robot Friend were part of the lineup along with Avenue D in April 2003 at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California, and subsequently at the Henry Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Boy George appeared onstage with Avenue D at a July 2004 party "Disgraceland" hosted by Larry Tee. They performed at clubs Wave Waikiki and Pussycat Lounge in Honolulu, Hawaii in No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Makeup
Jonny Makeup is an American socialite, musician and Internet personality. He got his start in the early 2000s as a nightlife performer and musician. This led to forays into the fashion industry, and appearances on E! Entertainment and Logo TV reality series'. Career Jonny Makeup was a member of the all gay homo hop group V.I.P. Party Boys. V.I.P. Party Boys appeared on the Cobra Starship song "Damn You Look Good And I'm Drunk (Scandalous)" off the album ''¡Viva la Cobra!''. In 2013 he released “DADT” about gays in the military. The band Gravy Train!!!! wrote a song about him called "Jonny Makeup." He provided vocals for the song "I Seen Beyonce at Burger King" with rapper Cazwell. He also recorded a single with well-known music producers Cory Nitta and Dallas Austin. He is a writer for ''Street Carnage'' and ''Missbehave'' magazine. He has appeared on ''The Girls Next Door'' as well as Kendra Wilkinson's spinoff series. He was taken in as an apprentice by Dov Charney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logo (TV Channel)
Logo TV (often shortened to Logo, and stylized as Logo.) is an American basic cable channel owned by Paramount Media Networks, a division of Paramount Global. Launched in 2005, Logo was originally dedicated to lifestyle and entertainment programming targeting LGBT audiences. As of January 2016, approximately 50 million households receive Logo. History The channel launched June 30, 2005 as the first advertiser-supported commercial television channel in the United States geared towards the gay community. It was founded by former MTV executive Matt Farber. Its first president, Brian Graden, was named by '' Out'' as the 15th most powerful gay person in America in 2007. Logo replaced VH1 MegaHits when it was launched. The fact that the LGBT-themed channel was named "Logo" led some viewers to think the "l" and the "g" referenced "lesbian" and "gay", but according to company executives, the name does not represent anything, nor is it an acronym. The channel's website says: Logo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margaret Cho
Margaret Moran Cho (born December 5, 1968) is an American comedian, actress, LGBT social activist, and musician. She is known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially regarding race and sexuality. She rose to prominence after starring in the ABC sitcom '' All-American Girl'' (1994–95), and became an established stand-up comic in the subsequent years. She has also had endeavors in fashion and music, and has her own clothing line. Cho has also frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asian Americans, and the LGBT community. As an actress, she has acted in such roles as Charlene Lee in '' It's My Party'' and John Travolta's FBI colleague in the action movie ''Face/Off.'' Cho was part of the cast of the TV series ''Drop Dead Diva'' on Lifetime Television, in which she appeared as Teri Lee, a paralegal assistant. For her portrayal of Dictator Kim Jong-il on ''30 Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
