Rap star Young Jeezy took some time out of his busy Thanksgiving schedule recently to give back to the Atlanta community.
At least 500 Atlantans in need got a full Thanksgiving meal through “No Reservations Needed,” an event organized by industry vet Shanti Das for The Atlanta Union Mission.
Dinner was served as Das, Jeezy, Alex Gidewon & The Gidewon Group, Ryan Glover, Ronnie Devoe (New Edition) & more came out in support of the worthy cause.
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ATL Live on the Park is known for legendary performances, breaking new artists and providing Atlanta with a quality music event with outstanding performances.
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As a kick-off to the City’s busy Hip-Hop Award’s festivities, Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols (co-founders of ATL Live on the Park) dedicated the entire event to the hip-hop genre and while historically Luda and Tip are rarely in he same space at the same dayum time, it was all love in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park venue.
ATL Live’s first-ever “Hip Hop Unplugged: Old School Meets New School” edition drew performances from Ludacris, Memphis’ own Tela, Chubb Rock, Jagged Edge, Que Parker (112), Bone Crusher, and ‘surprise’ guest T.I.
Attendees to the popular industry event included: Peter Thomas (RHOA), Walter Jackson (Kenya Moore’s play boyfriend from RHOA season 5) Towanda Braxton, Kawan “KP” Prather (Atlantic Records), ecording artist Netta Brielle, Jennifer Drake (ASCAP), Sabrina Rowe, Khadijah Rowe and Sharline-Rowe Parker (Big Rich Atlanta), D. Woods (formerly of Danity Kane), Chaka Zulu (DTP), Ray Daniels (VP of A&R for Epic Records) and more.
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Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols presented Atlanta with yet another edition of their popular ‘ATL Live on the Park’ series.
Music for the evening featured sizzling performances by The Tony Rich Project, Mathai formerly of The Voice and Atlantic Records Netta Brielle.
Lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns kept the crowd alive and on their feet alongside of DJ Trauma and the Teddy White Band. Guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner inside of the ambient venue of Park Tavern.
“We continually work to enhance the experience and bring quality, entertaining performers to this great city. We are pleased to have the nod of approval from our wonderful, music loving guests.”states Marlon Nichols.
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The June edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park’ brought out quite a few music industry heavyweights including Kawan “KP” Prather, Senior VP of A&R (Island Def Jam), Jason Geter – CEO (Grand Hustle), Michael Jai White – actor (Tyler Perry Films), Shanell – recording artist (YMCMB), Coach K – top music A&R (Warner Records), and Kwanza Hall – City of Atlanta Councilman… to name a few.
Kawan KP Prather, Shanti Das and Netta Brielle
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The popular event, which is known to be a night full of live funk, R&B and soul performances, did not disappoint as newcomers Chrystian of NZ Beersa/Sony Red and RaVaughn of Ne-Yo’s Compound University/Columbia Records hit the stage to showcase their unique vocal talents.
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The evenings event was hosted by Lifestyle Specialist/radio personality Kenny Burns and there was a surprise performance by Ray Lavender.
Attendees included, Damian Hall (Guy), Ron DeVoe (New Edition/BBD), Brandi Williams (Blaque), Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J (Bravo’s RHOA & Fashion Queens), Fashion designer Mychael Knight (Project Runway) and more.
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Thanksgiving has come and gone and I’m sure many of you are still eating leftovers right this very second.
As you sit there giving thanks for your cold turkey salad sammich, there are also many needy families who are probably giving thanks right now for the charitable contributions received during the holidays.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Shanti Das along with Teddy Riley & Blackstreet played host to “No Reservations Needed” a new meal service initiative held to benefit Atlanta’s homeless community.
Trina Braxton and her husband Gabe Solis attended the event to lend a hand and give back to the community.
She was joined by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, television executive Ryan Glover, Interscope’s Keinon Johnson and Atlanta City Council members, Kwanza Hall and Ceasar Mitchell.
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The event, hosted by lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns, was held at the Park Tavern; an indoor/outdoor venue overlooking Atlanta’s historic Piedmont Park.
Several popular guests, including A&R Executive Coach K, RHOA cast member and entrepreneur Peter Thomas, DJ Mars, up and coming pop group the Yes Ma’ams, and more were spotted mingling about while DJ Trauma kept the music flowing between acts.
Guests were treated to a musical montage of live music featuring MySpace music sensation Mateo, R&B extraordinaire Ray Lavender (you may also remember Ray as one of the contestants on that Omarosa dating show), and special guest performer, singer/songwriter/pianist Avery Sunshine.
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