October and November Newsletter

Due to personal issues and loss of loved ones in a months period, there were NO newsletters that went out in the month of October. The November newsletter will be cancelled as well to focus on our new production for the new year coming. Production for the newsletter will begin again in Winter 2008.

Thanks for your support and patience.

Jonny B. Mitchell

September Newsletter

Obama ‘08
Change is Coming…
Written by: Jonny B. Mitchell
A SOLObeatz Production

No matter the reason, no matter the stance, no matter who you choose, just remember that change will come. After a long and historic presidential campaign, we have decided to direct our undivided support to Barack Obama to be the next United States President.

Not only will he be the first black president, he is also the best candidate to support and back gay rights. We feel that he will not only bring change to America, but open a lot of doors for bigger freedom to our community; black, white, gay and straight.

So whoever you choose to vote for in 2008, remember that OUR support will be with Mr. Obama. Happy Voting!

Calendar of Events
Season 2 Webcast 1
Topic: Common Misconceptions of New Orleans
09/09/08

Halloween Special
10/31/08

Miami extravaganza
TBA

Nyncyble Interview
TBA

YouTube Challenge Winner: Nvncyble
Nvncyble was the winner of the YouTube challenge that happened early last month. Beating A Solobeatz Production but one star, he performed Solange and John Legend. Our hats go out to him for doing a superb and outstanding job.

Welcome to our newest edition!
A Solobeatz Production staff and fans want to welcome the newest edition to our production, Morris Singletary. Morris joined the team to work out of Atlanta, GA as the top dog of marketing. Any questions on a price quote, he is the guy to see. Contact him at info@asolobeatzproduction.net.

Donations Are Welcome!

As of now we are looking for support from our beloved fans. Over these past months we appreciate all your love & support. ASP is a like a family, and we consider our fans family also. For us to expand we are asking for small donations from you guys. Without your love and support ASP would not be this successful, and without your continued support we can keep ball moving. We really would appreciate any amount of donations. The more of you that support us with your donations, the faster we can grow. This expansion plan is for our customers. We feel they deserve more from ASP, and we plan on giving you just that.

Contact us at admin@asolobeatzproduction.net if you are interested.

Some Maverick, Huh?
When will John McCain stop campaigning against marriage equality?
Written by: Joe Solmonese
Human Rights Campaign

This week, you're probably seeing countless news stories about John McCain's "maverick" record. But did you know...

Two years ago, John McCain campaigned to deny marriage to Arizona GLBT couples.

Now he's publicly supporting the ballot initiative to end marriage equality in California.

And he's even said he wouldn't rule out a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage nationwide.

Some maverick, huh?

While he'd like you to believe he's a moderate, at the end of the day Sen. McCain marches in lockstep with the anti-GLBT right wing.

His public support for writing discrimination into the California constitution – a measure opposed by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger – puts him among company like Focus on the Family, the Family Research Council, and their bigoted buddies.

He believes same-sex couples should never be allowed to adopt children.

He even appeared in a television ad for the 2006 Arizona ballot measure that would have denied marriage and domestic partnership benefits to all Arizona couples.

And he hasn't even ruled out writing discrimination into the U.S. Constitution with an anti-marriage amendment. At a recent forum at Saddleback Church he said:

"...if a federal court decided that my state of Arizona had to observe what the state of Massachusetts decided, then I would favor a constitutional amendment."

Let's get that straight. In other words, he only supports a Constitutional amendment...if he really wants one? McCain dug himself even deeper when he tried to backtrack a few minutes later:

“We have to recognize the unique status of marriage between man and woman...doesn't mean that [GLBT] people can't enter into legal agreements. That doesn't mean that they don't have the rights of all citizens. I'm not saying that.”

Actually, that's exactly what it means, Senator. If GLBT Americans don't have marriage rights then they don't have "the rights of all citizens" – simple as that.

Don't let Sen. McCain get away with embracing discrimination while telling us he's protecting GLBT rights. Don't let him tell us he's a maverick while supporting hate and bigotry.
Sign the petition and then pass it along to your friends.

Warmly,
Joe Solmonese
President

Are You A Writer?

If you are a writer, a poet, a producer, or whatever the kids call it these days, we have a job for you. A SOLObeatz Production is hunting for writers for the ever-growing newsletter. We’ve got a number of blogs,content sites,etc, that are all starting to pick up traffic (or haven’t even been built yet!) and in all cases, we no longer have the time to do ALL the writing ourselves. We are looking for smart, talented, individuals willing to work with us and provide or manage content for the websites we’ve built (and are building!) in a bunch of different niches.

If you’ve had experience in writing or even NO experience but a willingness to put your very best into a project, we’d love to work with you! Interested? Send us off an email to admin@asolobeatzproduction.net!

If you’ve got any samples of your writing, send them on over. Give us as much information as you can, keep it to the point and let us know that you’re serious. If you’ve got a particular topic you know a lot about or would just like to write about, let us know!

September Man of the Month

You guys voted and the winner for September man of the month is Brian J. White.

White was born April 21, 1975 near Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Estelle, a financial advisor, and Jo Jo White, a basketball player for the Boston Celtics and sports executive. He is the oldest and only male of six children. White, a graduate of Dartmouth College at Dartmouth, was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

White has played in both the NFL (New England Patriots) and the NLL (lacrosse), earned his certifications as a licensed stock broker (series 6, 7, 63 and 65) and co-founded the professional dance company/community youth outreach organization Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theater. He is also the President of Celebrity Relations for Warm2Kids (www.warm2kids.org), an online membership community dedicated to inspiring teens and young adults to make positive life decisions and to ensure that no young person or family suffers in silence. Additionally White is a founding partner along with director, Sylvain White of White, LCC (www.whitellc.com) and Media 3 Films, LLC (www.media3films.com), full-service film, television and broadband finance and production companies both based in Los Angeles, CA

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND AFFILIATES.

· The Black Shell, affiliate
· A Nvncyble Productions, sponsor
· ISoLoveLondon, supporter
· Jaznia Music Group, sponsor
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC), supporter
· A Party Starter 4 Inc., affiliate
· Marvin K. White, supporter
· Kenny G., supporter

For More Information:Contact ASP on the website: http://www.asolobeatzproduction.net/, http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: admin@asolobeatzproduction.net
© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

August Newsletter 1

WEBSHOWS HIT YOUTUBE
SOLObeatz arrives on the “big” screen
Written by: Jonny B. Mitchell
A SOLObeatz Production

A SOLObeatz production has finally hit the YouTube community. With four shows so far, more are in the works! Our creator, D Mos Fabolous One, is the main host giving you advice and fever all at the same time. Our second host, Miss Tonee Tipton, will join us soon but was unable to be in the first few productions due to prior commitments.
www.youtube.com/mosdefjb

Calendar of Events
Webshow #6 & 7
08/08/08

Lake Tahoe Show
Lake Tahoe, CA
08/24/08

Nyncyble Interview
TBA

Labor Day Celebration
09/01/08


Happy Birthday!!
Jacqueline Bowles [belated]
Niko Pooler [belated]

2008 The Year To Win
There hasn’t been an election like this in decades.
Written By: Joe Solmonese
Human Rights Campaign

We have exactly one opportunity to change the direction of our country, to prevent four more years of anti-GLBT policies, to stop a presidential candidate who's vocally opposed to same-sex couples adopting children and a hateful amendment that could mar our historic victory in California.

So I'm asking you to be one of 2,008 supporters to step up in the next 7 days, before our online membership campaign ends. And to thank you for your gift at this critical time, we'll send you a free magnetic picture frame.


In no recent election has so much been at stake.

This year could be a major step forward for equality, but we must not allow ourselves the seductive complacency of thinking "it'll all work out." We face a presidential candidate who has actively campaigned for a same-sex marriage ban, and who multiple times in recent weeks, said he's against loving GLBT couples being able to adopt.

Meanwhile, voters in Florida, Arizona and California are turning on their radios and TVs and hearing that marriage equality threatens their families. The radical right is spending millions on a barrage of ads. Their claims are patently ridiculous (how could creating a loving family harm anyone?), and we're actively drowning them out – but it takes significant resources. As you know, we're already working tirelessly to stop the anti-marriage amendments in California and other states. But that has stretched our resources, and other efforts need your support.
But if you think your donation doesn't matter, think again. YOU can help drive more victories this year, one by one, with a membership gift in the next 7 days.
Click here to become a member.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, stick that frame on your fridge with a picture of you doing something fun, and let's put an emphatic, victorious exclamation point on the Year to Win!

Warmly,
Joe Solmonese
President


Are You A Writer?

If you are a writer, a poet, a producer, or whatever the kids call it these days, we have a job for you. A SOLObeatz Production is hunting for writers for the ever-growing newsletter. We’ve got a number of blogs,content sites,etc, that are all starting to pick up traffic (or haven’t even been built yet!) and in all cases, we no longer have the time to do ALL the writing ourselves. We are looking for smart, talented, individuals willing to work with us and provide or manage content for the websites we’ve built (and are building!) in a bunch of different niches.

If you’ve had experience in writing or even NO experience but a willingness to put your very best into a project, we’d love to work with you! Interested? Send us off an email to admin@asolobeatzproduction.net!

If you’ve got any samples of your writing, send them on over. Give us as much information as you can, keep it to the point and let us know that you’re serious. If you’ve got a particular topic you know a lot about or would just like to write about, let us know!

August Man of the Month
You guys voted and the winner for August man of the month is Christopher Maurice Brown.

Brown, one of two children, was born May 5th, 1989 and raised in the small town of Tappahannock, Virginia, the son of Joyce Hawkins and Clinton Brown. Brown was influenced by the artists his parents played on the home radio, such as Michael Jackson, Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. A dancer since the age of two, Brown was not aware of his vocal talents until the age of eleven. Before becoming a vocalist, he was interested in becoming a rapper.

At thirteen, Brown was discovered by a local production team who visited his father's gas station searching for new talent. Since then, he began his recording career and moved to New York, staying there for two years. Brown's local production team organized an audition before Def Jam Vice President Tina Davis, who currently works as his manager. At the age of 15, Brown was then sent to perform for L.A. Reid and was subsequently signed in 2004 to Jive Records. By early 2005, Brown began work for his debut album, working with the likes of Scott Storch, The Underdogs, Dre & Vidal, Bryan Michael Cox, Bow Wow, and Jermaine Dupri.


U, SEX & THE TOWN
Written by: Jonny B. Mitchell

A SOLObeatz Production; along with The Black Shell, is presenting its first masterpiece collaboration, “U, Sex & The Town.”





This story revolves around four close friends, three guys and one girl, who deal with everyday issues in life, including their experiences with meeting people from the internet. All of it taking place in Oakland, California ‘The Town.’

Kenny Whitley, Johnson ‘J.R.’ Ross, Teddy Mathis and Tonya Brown bring you the heat. Here’s an excerpt from the first episode:

“It’s amazing what you see when you actually open your eyes. What people do when you’re not looking, where a store was when you needed it three days ago, and how close you actually live to a jailhouse. Well, all but the last one is true for me. I have lived in a nice loft in downtown Oakland for a year now and don’t plan on moving no time soon. I am literally close to everything; the stores, the train, the BART, everything. But today, I noticed something new. I had a new neighbor in my building.
The loft across from me was never empty, but I had never seen anyone come or go out of it. That is, until this morning. Oh, I am sorry, where are my manners, Kenneth Whitley is my name. I mean, that is what my mother named me. Even though I hate it, everyone I met loved it. Go figure. People do say I look dead on Columbus Short, but with a bigger ass and much more hair. Naturally curly, of course. Wouldn’t he be jealous? I could’ve been his stunt double when he was dancing all close to Chris Brown in that dance scene. Oh, if the world were mine.”

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND AFFLIATES.

· The Black Shell, affiliate
· A Nvncyble Productions, sponsor
· ISoLoveLondon, supporter
· Jaznia Music Group, sponsor
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC), supporter
· A Party Starter 4 Inc., affiliate
· Marvin K. White, supporter

For More Information:Contact ASP on the website: http://www.asolobeatzproduction.net/, http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: admin@asolobeatzproduction.net
© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

July Newsletter 2

A SOLObeatz Production Website
Written by: D Mos Fabolous One & Robert Jones, Jr.
In a wait that was long overdue, we are proud to bring you the new, the official Solobeatz website. You can access this page by typing http://www.asolobeatzproduction.net/ and following the correct link to what you need. Here is an overview of about us:

A Solobeatz Production is your number source for web designing, advertisement and poetic flair!
A.S.P. was founded in 2004 by Jonny B. Mitchell of Newport News, Virginia and now has offices in New York, Miami and California. In 2007, the home office relocated to Emeryville, California.
A.S.P., in alliance with The Black Shell Enterprises, recently joined the grand creative community of poets and writers to encourage positive global transformation, thus broadening our artistic scope.

At A Solobeatz Production, our mission is to elevate the personal and small business online signature. We do this by providing you with one-stop-shop graphic design services that inspire and enable your company to seize the attention of a growing pool of clientele.


In This Issue…
* New Website
* Happy Center
* Marvin K. White
* The Tour
* AIDS Walk 2008

Thank You!
*The entire Solobeatz Production and fans- for being there for me and helping me throughout the way.!

Happy Birthday!!
July 29th- Jacqueline Bowles
July 20th- Niko

Congrats!
*Robert Jones, Jr.- our newest edition to the production staff. Thanks for all your love and support and becoming a part of this winning team.

Marvin K. White, the epitome of creativity
Written by: D Mos Fabolous One
“Writing matters because it is the ultimate contract, one between you and the universe, one between you and “the great writings of life.” You write and you have connected with an ancient urge to record, to preserve, to teach, to pass on a story, a knowledge, a recipe, a way to get help, a way to free, a way to love, to conjure, to pray even.”

These are the words from the talented and the great, Marvin K. White. He has been writing since 1990 and hasn’t lost his touch. His first book, Last Rights, received critical acclaim and was a gathering of voices from the first 10 years. Nothin’ Ugly Fly, his second masterpiece, was a continued exploration of blackness and sexuality as he reflected on his growth as a writer.

His next book, Our Name Be Witness, is the biggest evidence of growth and a huge departure from the first two books. The voice changes dramatically, leaving you wanting more each time you finish a excerpt. Marvin is not only a supporter of A SOLObeatz Production, he is a huge inspiration to our creative nature. To learn more about Marvin K. White, visit his website at http://www.marvinkwhite.com/.

“I am what became of US.”

A SOLObeatz Production “Tour”
In the next few months, we will be traveling to selected states, support Pride and getting ideas on upcoming productions. If you would like to meet up with us, send us an email (located below) and we can set up a time. Here are the dates in which we will be traveling;
September 26th-29th: Richmond & Norfolk, VA
October 31st: Los Angeles, CA
November 26th-30th: Miami, FL
December 31st-January 2nd: New York City, NY

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A SOLObeatz Presents:

“U, Sex & The Town”By: Jonny B. Mitchell, Keith Thompson
A SOLObeatz Production; along with The Black Shell, is presenting its first masterpiece collaboration, “U, Sex & The Town.” This story revolves around four close friends, three guys and one girl, who deal with everyday issues in life, including their experiences with meeting people from the internet. All of it taking place in Oakland, California ‘The Town.’ You’ll find yourself laughing, crying and agreeing with the characters in this story. Its release is July 22nd. Don’t miss it.

“Heaven We Need A Hug” By: Jonny B. Mitchell
Love has never been more complicated when you find yourself attracted to your best friend of fifteen years, who also happens to be very straight. A SOLObeatz Production presents its second masterpiece, “Heaven We Need A Hug”, a story about the relationship of David Jackson and Chine’lo Henderson and the major ups and downs they face. You can read an excerpt in May’s edition blog under “Heaven We Need A Hug”. Its release is planned for July 31st.

“The Clinic”By: Keith Thompson
If you think going to the doctor was funny, just wait till you see this. The Black Shell is in production with their next masterpiece, “The Clinic”. This is a mini-series about the jobs and lives of employees, patients and bystanders of your everyday free clinic. Don’t miss the silly adventures of the staff of Oakberville Free Clinic and how they get through their stressful day. Date of release is still in talks.
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San Francisco AIDS Walk
A SOLObeatz Production is participating in the 2008 San Francisco AIDS Walk, July 20th at 8am. It is not too late to donate if you haven’t already done so. Simply click the link, http://aidswalksanfrancisco2008.kintera.org/solobeatz, and select your desired amount. Hurry, deadline ends July 19th. Thanks for all of your continuous support.

Have You Voted Yet?
August Man of the Month is gaining heavy requests. We enter the world of heart throbs and boy bands again. Your choices for next month are;
· Raz B
· Chris Brown
· Usher
You can vote for your favorite at http://www.asolobeatzproduction.blogspot.com/ and make it worth your wild.

Our Sponsors and Affiliates.
· The Black Shell, affiliate
· A Nvncyble Productions, sponsor
· ISoLoveLondon, sponsor
· Jaznia Music Group, sponsor
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC), supporter
· A Party Starter 4 Inc., affiliate
· Black Photo Ink, advertiser

We are doing a page for the new site with all of our sponsors, affiliates, supporters and everyone else. If you have a company or personal logo that you would like to go on it, please email the logo and your information to admin@asolobeatzproduction.net.

Any Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions on what should be featured, you would like a shout out, or would like your new show posted, let us know. We would be happy to promote our family members. Tell a friend, chile.

For More Information:
Contact ASP on the website: http://www.asolobeatzproduction.net/, http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: admin@asolobeatzproduction.net

© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

July Newsletter 1

Black America: Independence Day!
As flags fly in special commemoration and fireworks boom in the streets this week, many people across the nation – including Black newspaper publishers – will not only reflect on the freedoms that have been gained since the July 4, 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence – but also on the promises that are yet unfulfilled.

“We’ve always been a day late and a dollar short in terms of how we relate to how this country has treated us,” says Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of the Washington Informer, reflecting on a question posed by the NNPA News Service. “It’s a good family time, but we really haven’t – I don’t think necessarily bought into the celebration."

In the speech, known as “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” the editor/publisher of the North Star answered himself: “But such is not the state of the case. I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common.”


In This Issue…
* July 4th and Black America
* Happy Center
* San Francisco Parade Recap
* Apology

Thank You!
*EVERYONE that supported Gay Pride 2008!

Happy Birthday!!
No birthday’s this week

Congrats!
*Patrick Ian Polk, The Noah’s Arc movie is set to be released the next few months.

San Francisco Pride Parade
The 38th annual San Francisco Pride Parade drew larger-than-usual crowds Sunday as revelers turned out to celebrate the legalization of gay marriage.
Mayor Gavin Newsom, a longtime gay marriage supporter, drew raucous applause during his speech at the Civic Center Sunday morning.

"Obviously the spirit and pride of this parade is a little more acute and intense than in previous years and obviously it's a great time to celebrate with people from around the world," said Newsom.

The parade also took on a decidedly more family-friendly tone this year, with Dykes on Bikes and other marchers bringing their children along for the celebration.






Meanwhile, organizations like Marriage Equality USA tried to familiarize voters with the concept of gay marriage. They were handing out literature at their booth in the Civic Center's marriage pavilion during the festivities.



"We're asking folks to speak to local groups, to submit letters to the editor...we've already got about 30 counties where we've got couples who've gotten married," explained Pamela Brown, Policy Director for Marriage Equality USA.

She believes as more people know the stories behind same sex couples who commit, the less likely they are to vote for a marriage ban.

“The customer doesn't expect everything will go right all the time; the big test is what you do when things go wrong.”

Public Apology from the Executive President
Entering the first couple of days in July and just leaving a wonderful gay pride month, I couldn’t stand to leave my dear-hearts in the dark any longer. First let me give an official apology for the inactivity of the website and the missing of week 4 of the newsletter. Building the new site, (getting the funds, making the plans, etc.) have all taken a great deal of time and effort. So much I had ignored the most important thing, you all.

However, A SOLObeatz Production’s blog website will be inactive for a few days after the Independence Day holiday. And will resume promptly on or after July 11th. The newsletter will also fall into the hold on production, going from weekly to bi-monthly. Please forgive our mess and have patience as we work to become bigger and better all for you. Our Dear-hearts!


~Jonny B. Mitchell, Executive President of A SOLObeatz Production


July Man of the Month.
On a scale of several votes, the winner for July’s Man of the Month is Laz Alonzo. He is some kind of sexy. Visit IMDB to see more of LAZ ALONZO.

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A SOLObeatz Presents:
“U, Sex & The Town”

A SOLObeatz Production; along with The Black Shell, is presenting its first masterpiece collaboration, “U, Sex & The Town.” This story revolves around four close friends, three guys and one girl, who deal with everyday issues in life, including their experiences with meeting people from the internet. All of it taking place in Oakland, California ‘The Town.’ You’ll find yourself laughing, crying and agreeing with the characters in this story. Its release is July 22nd. Don’t miss it.

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WE ARE MOVING!
Due to the recent backfire with Photo Bucket and Vista, A SOLObeatz Production is undergoing a huge makeover and by the middle of next month will have its own dot com website. The blog site (solobeatz.blogspot.com) will still be active for bloggers to read, but the production itself is moving. Look for the new and improved website coming to your computer screen in the next couple of weeks. We are aiming for the name to be http://www.asolobeatzproduction.com/ (or net) or http://www.solobeatz.com/.

Which do you prefer?


Have You Voted Yet?
August Man of the Month is gaining heavy requests. We enter the world of heart throbs and boy bands again. Your choices for next month are;
· Raz B
· Chris Brown
· Usher
You can vote for your favorite at the right hand side.

Our Sponsors and Affiliates.
· The Black Shell, affiliate
· A Nvncyble Productions, sponsor
· ISoLoveLondon, sponsor
· Jaznia Music Group, sponsor
· Human Rights Campaign (HRC), supporter
· A Party Starter 4 Inc., affiliate
· Black Photo Ink, advertiser

We are doing a page for the new site with all of our sponsors, affiliates, supporters and everyone else. If you have a company or personal logo that you would like to go on it, please email the logo and your information to admin@asolobeatzproduction.net.

Any Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions on what should be featured, you would like a shout out, or would like your new show posted, let us know. We would be happy to promote our family members. Tell a friend, chile.

For More Information:
Contact ASP on the website: www.asolobeatzproduction.net, http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: admin@asolobeatzproduction.net

© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

June Newsletter 3 (no pics)

Spirituality and Religion.
There are many things to be said about spirituality. Does it coincide with religion? Does it make one more intellectual? Whatever your questions about the two are, I am here to try to help you understand. Spirituality is the sense and ability to enjoy spirit in every form and fashion. Whereas religion is a community business based on one aspect of Spirituality. Christianity is a religion, Judaism is a religion, and Wicca is a religion, just to name some examples. But Spirituality is so much more than just one religion. It’s the relationship you have with your higher being. It’s the positive energy you attract from the universe and repel it back.

So whatever you chose to believe in and respect. Just know that unless you are hurting someone or something with your beliefs, you can never be wrong. Just because you don’t believe in Muhammad or Jesus doesn’t mean you going to burn for eternity. Happy days will follow you if you propel your mind in a state of victory. Never give up and always ask your deity for strength and knowledge. And don’t forget to thank! Would you like doing for someone who didn’t thank you?

Here is an affirmation you can use to start your day:
“I am on top, in touch and in tune with my life. I like who I am and am glad to be me. I feel great and am in control of my time and myself. And every day and in every way I get a little better.”
~Marylin Garhart, 5th grade teacher

In This Issue…

* Spirituality and Religion
* Spare The Air Day
* Legal Gay Marriage
* ASP Presents…
* We Are Moving

Thank You!
*Tony, for helping to keep people’s mind positive and lifted
*Our fans, new and old alike. Without you, there would be no meaning.

Happy Birthday!!
June 12th- Belated- David
June 18th- Jennifer Bowles
June 18th- Andre Somerville
June 24th- Corey M.

Congrats!
*Market Street for making San Francisco even gayer.

Spare the Air Day
This Spare the Air season the Air District and MTC are sponsoring one Free Transit Day, on Thursday, June 19. Transit will be free all day on San Francisco Bay Area bus and light-rail systems, and until 12 noon on BART, trains, and ferries. A planned free transit day allows people to plan their commute in advance—to adjust their morning schedule, get a transit buddy, and find the closest bus, BART, or train station. For help planning your commute, visit http://www.511.org/.

The Spare the Air Program was established by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to educate people about air pollution, and to encourage them to change their behavior to prevent it.

“Sometimes for two hearts to become closer, harsh situations are necessary.”

Marriage Equality Comes to California!
Beginning this week (June 16th @ 5:01 pm), California will truly become a state of equality as committed loving couples previously denied the joys, rights, and responsibilities of marriage go to county clerks' offices to apply for marriage licenses. From Crescent City to San Diego and everyplace in between, all loving couples will have the freedom to marry.

"I'm wishing everyone well with their marriages." ~ California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Help protect marriage equality in California.
This week’s marriages could be jeopardized in a matter of months if right-wing groups can whip up enough homophobic fervor to pass a discriminatory marriage ban on Election Day.Their attacks are intensifying, and we need your help urgently to defeat this measure and defend equality.
Donate to the Human Rights Campaign's California Marriage PAC and be a part of this remarkable campaign.
100 percent of your donation will go to the Equality for All campaign, of which HRC is a member, to stop the anti-GLBT ballot initiative.
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A SOLObeatz Presents:

“U, Sex & The Town”
A SOLObeatz Production; along with The Black Shell, is presenting its first masterpiece collaboration, “U, Sex & The Town.” This story revolves around four close friends, three guys and one girl, who deal with everyday issues in life, including their experiences with meeting people from the internet. All of it taking place in Oakland, California ‘The Town.’ You’ll find yourself laughing, crying and agreeing with the characters in this story. Its release is gearing toward the beginning of July. Don’t miss it.
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WE ARE MOVING!
Due to the recent backfire with Photo Bucket and Vista, A SOLObeatz Production is undergoing a huge makeover and by the beginning of next month will have its own dot com website. The blog site (solobeatz.blogspot.com) will still be active for bloggers to read, but the production itself is moving. Look for the new and improved website coming to your computer screen in the next couple of weeks. We are aiming for the name to be http://www.asolobeatzproduction.com/ (or net) or http://www.solobeatz.com/. Which do you prefer?

Have You Voted Yet?
Don’t forget to vote for July’s Sexiest Man. The choices are Bokeem Woodbine, Laz Alonzo, or Will Smith. You can vote by going to http://asolobeatzproduction.blogspot.com/ and selecting your choice on the right hand side.

Our Sponsors and Affiliates.
• The Black Shell, affiliate
• A Nvncyble Productions, sponsor
• ISoLoveLondon, sponsor
• Jaznia Music Group, sponsor
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC), supporter
• A Party Starter 4 Inc., affiliate
• Black Photo Ink, advertiser

We are doing a page for the new site with all of our sponsors, affiliates, supporters and everyone else. If you have a company or personal logo that you would like to go on it, please email the logo and your information to bowles4797@comcast.net.

Any Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions on what should be featured, you would like a shout out, or would like your new show posted, let us know. We would be happy to promote our family members. Tell a friend, chile.
For More Information:
Contact ASP on the website: http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: solobeatz@yahoo.com
© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

June Newsletter 2

FATHER’S DAY ON JUNE 15th
So this Sunday is the day most people forget when it is. Everyone knows when New Years, Christmas, and Mother’s Day is. But do we really know when Father’s Day is? Well, I’ll tell you, it’s JUNE 15TH! So Happy Father’s Day to all the birth fathers, gay fathers, adopted fathers, fake fathers, and all other fathers. This day is all for you.

Happy Father’s Day to Bobby Bowles, Jr. Your son loves you. And to Glen Tipton, Sr. you are sorely missed.

In This Issue…
* Father’s Day is ahead
* Gay Pride Dates, don’t miss out…
* Need a dancer? A photographer?
* A SOLObeatz Production Presents…
* HIV Question
* B Scott Merchandise

Thank You!
To our first affiliate, The Black Shell, for unconditional support and love. Own and operated by our very own, Keith Thompson! {Website is currently under construction.}

Happy Birthday!!
June 12th- Frank Caldwell
Belated- June 7th- Tim Spruill
June 15th- Pinkie L. Tipton

Congrats!
· Monica- Who is having a baby boy soon. Can’t wait to see pictures.
· Deborah Longs & Allison Warren are now in a relationship. CA and MA have legal marriage laws! Laugh out loud.

Our Condolences:
*Go to our friend & supporter, Nvncyble. His uncle had a sudden heart attack. Our prayers go to you and your family.

Gay Pride Month
Rainbow Pride Month is here and it’s in full affect. If you are thinking about coming out of the closet (or want to have a yard sale from the stuff you left in the closet), you need to find the nearest celebration for you. Here are the listings for June’s Pride Celebration;

Boston Pride Week: June 6th- June 15th
Oakland Pride: June 20th
San Jose Pride Weekend: June 14th-15th
Sacramento Pride: June 21st
San Francisco Pride: June 28th-29th
Denver Pride: June 21st-22nd
DC Capital Pride: June 15th
Wilton Manors Pride Celebration: June 21st-22nd
Tampa Pride: June 28th
Chicago Pride: June 28th-29th
New Orleans Pride: June 28th-29th
Baltimore Pride: June 14th
Twin Cities Pride: June 28-29th
St Louise Pride: June 28-29th
Brooklyn Pride: June 14th
NYC Pride: June 29th
Cleveland Pride: June 21st
Pittsburgh Pride Week: June 16th-22nd
Memphis Pride: June 14th
San Antonio/ Austin Pride: June 14th
Houston Pride Fest (Not Splash, ya’ll): June 28th
Seattle Pride: June 29th

If you have any questions on when your city’s Gay Pride is, go to http://www.hrc.org/9415.htm and you most likely will find what you are looking for.

“Show me a man with his enemies, and I will show you where the true man is; A man amongst his friends will not react the same way amongst his enemies unless they have come to terms of peace.”

A Dancer 4 You!
Your dancer for any event. If you need a dancer for your birthday party, your bachelor party, your bar mitzvah, or whatever. A close of friend of ASP, Party Starter 4, is in the midst of starting his own business utilizing his dancing and entertainment ability. Make sure you hit him up and tell him we sent you.
http://partystarter4.blogspot.com/

Need a Photographer?
Our newest sponsor, Terrence McInnis is the man for the job. Terrence McInnis is the owner of Blaque Photo Ink and gives personalized and friendly service. He has been in business for over 5 years, is constantly striving to keep up to date with all advances of Digital Photography and he is known for his high quality work.

Black Photo Ink is an independently owned photography business specializing in creative and elegant wedding photos, portraits, special events, videography, posters, albums, calendars, portfolios and more. Need something done, visit his website and contact him.
http://www.blaquephotoink.com/
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A SOLObeatz Presents:

“U, Sex & The Town”

A SOLObeatz Production; along with The Black Shell, is presenting its first masterpiece collaboration, “U, Sex & The Town.” This story revolves around four close friends, three guys and one girl, who deal with everyday issues in life, including their experiences with meeting people from the Internet. All of it taking place in Oakland, California ‘The Town.’ You’ll find yourself laughing, crying and agreeing with the characters in this story. Its release is gearing toward the beginning of July. Don’t miss it.

“Heaven We Need A Hug”

Love has never been more complicated when you find yourself attracted to your best friend of fifteen years, who also happens to be very straight. A SOLObeatz Production presents its second masterpiece, “Heaven We Need A Hug”, a story about the relationship of David Jackson and Chine’lo Henderson and the major ups and downs they face. You can read an excerpt in May’s edition blog under “Heaven We Need A Hug”.
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Would You Date Someone with HIV?

This is a subject that most people ask themselves (and most clutch their pearls to). Would you date someone who was HIV Positive? Why or why not? ISoLoveLondon has published a very interesting and enlightening video post on what your option is on this very sensitive subject. Comment and be real, dear-hearts.

“Life is about decisions.” ~London
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_J0lessrlY

Don’t You Love B. Scott?
Purchase B. Scott’s stylish and sexy merchandise. Be a Love Muffin and support our family member. Double Kisses!
http://www.merchdirect.net/lovebscott

Any Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions on what should be featured, you would like a shout out, or would like your new show posted, let us know. We would be happy to promote our family members. Tell a friend, chile.

For More Information:
Contact ASP on the website: http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: solobeatz@yahoo.com

© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.

June Newsletter 1

June 5th, 2008

Opening of the first ASP website…On May 22nd, A SOLObeatz Production dropped the idea of trying to start a video web show [like everyone else] and did the next best thing, started a blog site. With the help of Blogger.com, A SOLObeatz Production blog site was created. The creator, MosDefJB: D Mos FABOLOUS 1, has posted over 19 blogs in the month of May and that number will increase in June. Most of the blogs were emotional gateways of the emotional breakup, now they are aimed at today’s issues in the gay community.

Several posts will be YouTube videos that affect the thoughts of ASP at the moment. These videos will require viewing and will have only a caption explaining the video. The aim of this website is to promote the production and its supporters, affiliates, fans and other popular bloggers. ASP hopes you enjoy the blogs, comment on them and be patient as we work out the bugs to bring you the web show…one day.

THANK YOU!!
Robert Jones, Jr. for turning A SOLObeatz Production on to blogger.com. If it wasn’t for you, we would be fifty steps behind times on Myspace with our thumbs up our ass.

About the newsletter….
In the newsletter, there will be updates on supporter’s websites, shows, and of course, ASP. One important project a month will be the “Man of the Month.” For the next month coming, there will be a list of men to be selected. The one with the highest votes will be the winner.
For the man of July:
• Bokeem Woodbine

• Laz Alonzo

• Will Smith

Submit your choice by voting on the side bar of this page. Thanks.

Happy Birthday!!

June 18th- Jennifer Bowles

June 7th- Darth Sidious

June 12th- Frank Caldwell

Congrats!

Robert Jones, Jr. for his graduation from college. You go boy!

“Do your best at whatever it is you can do today, and you’ll have further progress tomorrow.”

Fiveblackguys…
If you ain’t part of this, you should be. This program is featuring two of MosDefJB’s supporters. ISoLoveLondon and Nvncyble. Check it out and enjoy the Fine Black guys…oops, I meant, Five Black Guys.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=099CBF0A24295744

JUNE MAN OF THE MONTH

Reggie Bush!
LOOK AT THEM MUSKELS…CLUTCH THE PEALS!

BGC News Week 13
ISoLoveLondon has published the 13th news edition of BGC News. After a week hiatus in Miami with the other gays, London has returned to give the forums the read from hell that they deserve. Don’t forget the sexiest hair and have you ever seen a tornado? Laugh out loud…Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q85EygMgnGM

Road Trip!!!
Nvncyble is on the road going homo-coastal, I mean bi-coastal. ASP wishes him a safe journey and happy adventures.




OBAMA 08 & Gay Marriage~
2008 is a FABOLOUS year thus far. Barack Obama has beaten Hilary Clinton in the running to become the next president. We give our hats off to you and a standing ovation. Also, California has DENIED the hold on the legalization for gay marriage till the next vote. How exciting is that? Now gay couples can set the date as early as today!

Any Suggestions?
If you have any suggestions on what should be featured, you would like a shout out, or would like your new show posted, let us know. We would be happy to promote our family members.
For More Information:
Contact ASP on the website: http://solobeatz.blogspot.com/ or www.myspace.com/solobeatz.
By email: solobeatz@yahoo.com
© 2004-2008 A SOLObeatz Production {{ D. Mos FABOLOUS One™ }} All rights reserved.