Pray...Eat Turkey..Then Party

We know some of you ghetto bunnies went out and bought Thanksgiving outfits so lay your clothes out on the bed cause we have a list of places for you to go. Ladies please remember that if you stuff your face on Thursday you should be wearing your Spanx or Body Magic until Sunday afternoon. Fellas I'm going to need you not to rub your bellys on the women in the club, its not cute and nobody likes to have they drink knocked out of their hand by some big belly drunk. Alright pull out your True Religons, Seven, Rock & Republic jeans or if you are on a budget like I am enter Black Label on Wednesday proud in your Old Navy jeans and party the night right into the Holiday as the fellas from Delux Magazine bring you another great event. So you know Slim couldn't be normal and just open for the Holiday, he has to go all the way out and throw not 1, not 2 but 3 parties this week all in the name of KARMA. Thursday night Murphy Lee opens doors for FREE with his annual Thanksgiving Night Bash, Melyssa "I'm not a Video Model" brings her booty in the doors on Friday, and Aunt Viv (Vivica Fox) comes to town for Sutra Saturday. He was here a few months ago but now Suite Soul Spot celebrates their 2 year Anniversary with ERIC ROBERSON and he is bringing his entire band with him. I know folks think they have seen a show before but if you have never seen Erro hit the stage and do his thing then you have not truly lived. He will be at The Ambassador on Friday so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy the show and parking is all around so there is no excuse for you not to be in the house. People love to hate in STL, or least thats what people love to say, but the ladies of June 5th have showed us nothing but love since we started suiteSTL. Tiffany Fox will be celebrated her b-day on Black Friday at EXO so you know what color to wear and in true Black Friday deal tradition, admission will be only $5 so this seem to be the party of the week for us!

Batter Up: Nelly & Murphy Lee step up the plate

Its always good to see our own on the scene making moves, but its even better when they are doing it to help others out. Last Night in Atlanta, Nelly and Murphy Lee joined Jermaine Durpri and other celebrities as they raised money for Atlanta Flood Victims during a Celebrity Bowling event. Also spotted was ROHA, Kandi, and Gibb, Big Boi, Trey Songz and more of the Oceans 7 friends 

I don't know about you but I always get a little excited when i see STL doing it big in other cites and showing support. Speaking of support make sure you check out Murphy Lee's newest Mixtape "I'M FREE" available for download at www.MURPHDERRTY.com. I'm sure if you asked Murph what was his favorite song he would say "all of them, I can't pick just one" but the hell with that I gotta say that #2 "STL NI@@A's" is my favorite and might just be my top STL song of all time now. Ya'll know I stan for Murphy Lee so I could go on and on but no need to when you can go check out for yourself when you download I'M FREE!

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...::::MURPHY LEE IS FREE:::...

Murphy Lee has a new mixtape, and its titled over his new situation "I'm FREE"! OK folks, ya'll already know we about to get down to the nitty gritty of this and see what STL's favorite rapper is working on. 

And the WInner Is....

BOOGIE D

Murphy Lee and Boogie D were at The Loft on Friday Night to settle a battle that these two have been talking about over the airwaves of HOT 104.1 and via twitter for weeks. Foreplay Fridays was changed to Fight Night as Mr. U C ME battled Mr. NYC in a PS3 challenge. You would have thought it was an Ali fight going down with all the ish talking and bets that were made. If Boogie D would have lost he would have had to turn over his show to Murphy Lee for a day. But since Murphy Lee went down in a sweep he now will be taking 20 lucky ladies out on a date. It was a different way to start a Friday Night at the club for sure and I'm thinking if these two keep teaming up there will be more unique events ahead. We were split on the support, Jami B was all in Boogie's corner while Cryssrenee supported the Murph or Die Campaign.

Like Dis Man?

He says he's FREE and from the way he's pushing out songs it also seems like Murphy Lee is busy doing what he does best...Music...His Way. This new song features Nelly and Jermaine Dupri but it's clear that Murph is the star with his lyrical style.

STL Hits a HOME RUN

I had a chance to attend the All-Star Home Run Derby at Busch Stadium and I must say it was a great treat. Just so happens it was the location of our interview with Ginuwine for the V.I.P. Suite. The mood was great and although many fans came from across the country to attend the All-Star festivities there was a sea of red in the stands as they cheered on Cardinals All-Star Albert Pujols and St. Louis native Ryan Howard (pictured above at bat) who wears his Phillies uniform proud.

Following the sold out Home Run Derby, we headed over MLB's VIP Gala After Party. This was an exclusive event which included owners and MLB team sponsors of both the American and National League. Kim Massie kept the crowd entertained as they entered on the main stage while the smell of good Italian food from The Hill kept party goers full as they prepared for a full night.

Many MLB players enjoyed the night as the mingled with local stars including a few NFL players who were looking great. I didn't see any Rams out, ok I did but I've learned that if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. I will wait until the season starts to discuss my beloved Rams.
There were so many parties going on last night but I was NOT leaving that tent before I saw the St. Lunatics hit the stage. I thought Nelly was the only Derrty Ent member scheduled to perform. So when Murphy Lee tweeted that he was headed downtown to perform I was happy that I decided to rock some flats because I knew I was about to party. Good thing I was able to snap a pic of Nelly & Ginuwine before the show because once Nelly and the Tics hit the stage my poor camera didn't see the outside of my purse. I was having way too much to play photographer. They sang all their hits and I do believe they did more songs than they did at Super Jam. I even spotted Chingy off the side of stage rocking to the St. Louis classics and showing support, so even though they haven't said it I'm going to say that whatever silly beef Nelly & Chingy had is squashed and over so lets all move on from that old topic.

Music Legend Chuck Berry was set to take the stage next but after noticing that my strapless dress was showing some major cleavage I thought it was best to leave before the senior took the stage and I made the old school player lose concentration.

Made in STL

Ginuwine released his album today with major STL support. His new label is Notifi Records headed by Ira Dewitt (we've already had the pleasure of having her in the V.I.P. Suite) who made folks take notice when she started up STL's newest record label. Ginuwine has been in a St. Louis a lot over the last year making sure that this album "Last Chance" hit the charts with a bang. I can't front like I didn't question if Dewitt when I heard she was working with Ginuwine because I thought he was a 90's star that was the end, but this man has a more mature sound and look to match. The album just hit stores today and from the joints we've already heard I'm going to say it's a go.

For those that don't know I'm a Murphy Lee fan all day long so when he linked his song with Day 26 on twitter I thought it was my duty as President of his fan club to post the song for all to hear. Ok maybe I'm not president of the fan club but in my mind I'm head of promotions for his upcoming album.

Soul Searching at The Fox

Sunday Night, The Fox Theater was filled with good music as Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, and Anthony Hamilton sang the music that we all love to hear...SOUL.

If you were not there at 730 (cause you thought this was a CP production) then you missed Chrisette Michelle, and such a rare treat she is at the young age of 26. She hit the stage looking casual in a black sequined jacket and black pants. Ever so smoothly she hoped right into her single "Epiphany". The pipes on this young lady is ridiculous. With the soul of a woman who has been through some thangs she sung "Be OK" from the first album and then my summer anthem "Blame It On Me". Which speaks of a relationship gone wrong that she is sick of. Because she was opening she didn't sing that many songs but she blessed us with "If I Had My Way." Which she funked out in the voice of John Legend, Erykah Badu and Anita Baker.


We almost missed Musiq Soulchild trying 2 get drinks, but we made it back in time to enjoy his classics and his rocking all girl band. The keyboard chick scared us a little bit with her hairdo but those ladies did their thang. Musiq also put on one hell of a show preparing the crowd for Mr. Hamilton. They were out of tune on "Who Knows" but he didn't mind cause he was super crunk and was feeling the love he was getting from the crowd. His backup singers really cut a fool during The Proud Mary set while Musiq went off stage. We were a little surprised that when he returned and sang "Radio" he didn't pull Murphy Lee, who was sitting quietly enjoying the concert in the front row, to have him do his remix of "Radio" that was featured on his Mix Tape. He came back just to sing "Love" and The Fabulous Fox went nuts. His ending note was one that I didn't know men were capable of doing. Musiq got busy hands down but that was just the soup for the main corse.


Headliner Anthony Hamilton hit the stage in his schoolboy outfit which included a snug shinny white members only like jacket. At first you didn't notice him because his fat boy backup singer was killing it, dude was dancing like he been battling since childhood. "Coming From Where I'm From" is definitely one of St. Louis favorite songs I could barely hear him singing for the crowd's (and some crazy lady behind me) screams. Several times he had folks (including CryssRenee) in tears yearning for the love that he was singing about. "Can't Let Go" had all of Grand Blvd. rocking and swaying. "Sis Big Bones" had all the big girls on stage shaking their jelly and made Team Chunk stand up. I'm so glad too because this allowed Silky Sol to have her shine moment and she worked that Red Afro right on stage. Silky was doing her thing but I think for one moment she thought she was performing cause she tried with all her might to get that spotlight on her. We ain't made at you Sol do yo thang but don't hurt nobody in the process. Anthony showed those sistas love and even threw a skinny chick or two in the dance. My feet were hurting from going to church Southern Baptist style, but if you were sitting down you know nothing about soul music. He sung of troubles that was going on in his life and he floored me with his connection to his lyrics.
Best concert St. Louis has seen this year by far for us. We may have been the only ones standing for the show but we didn't mind standing out in a crowd of lames that forgot what good soul music was all about it. Shout out to our faithful readers Icee, Miss Dionne, Tiffany and Mz Janee who were somewhere in the crowd having as much fun as us.

U C Me Even When I Don't C U

They set the city on fire at the turn of the new century. You couldn't listen to radio or watch t.v. without Derrty ENT popping up at least once an hour. Hands down STL became known because of them, yes artist had been out before but no one was really checking for the city until Country Grammar popped. Right after the release of that multi-platinum cd The St. Lunatics dropped their debut album Free City. You know you couldn't deny the STL vibe when the beat of Midwest Swing pounded through your speakers. I can't front and say Diz Iz Da Life wasn't my anthem even though I was broke as hell. But that was The Lunatics drawing you into their life and it felt good bobbing my head to it. We sat down with Murphy Lee and Kyjuan, brothers from the group who are very much still on their grind. Sitting down with these 2 brothers we didn't know what to expect or knew what type of reaction we would get to our questions but it didn't take long before Murphy Lee and Kyjuan opened up and told a story that went much deeper than the "U C ME" and "Derrty Ent". While their fame has come from music and continue to be associated by a label it was evident that these Lunatics are much more than beats, rhymes and colorful attire.

suiteSTL: Are there any rumors about the "beef" in the St. Lunatics that you would like to clear up?

Kyjuan: there is no beef between us, we are a group but we also have solo careers. So when people don't see us together all the time they naturally assume we are beefing

Murphy Lee: We perform together and then the next day someone will say they didn't see so and so on stage. The problem is we don't explain those kinds of unanswered questions.

suiteSTL: We put up a poll on our site asking who was the hottest rapper from St. Louis and you won Murph. How does that make you feel to have that kind of support from your hometown.

Murphy Lee: It feels good because I never considered myself the tightest in St. Louis. I just get in the booth and do me. I'm glad my city is supporting me, now I need that kind of support worldwide.

suiteSTL: We love showing love to everyone from the city, our readers however have a love/hate relationship with Nelly. A lot of times they say he ain't for the city anymore. If someone said that to you how would you address it?

Kyjuan: I would say Why? why don't you like him? They really have no valid reason not to. They say they hate him but in the next breath he walk in the club and you trying to dap him out or the ladies are trying to say hi

Murphy Lee: It's always someone hating, but the haters are still outnumbered. They still say hi to him even when they hating on him.

suiteSTL: What's your favorite Lunatics song ever?

Kyjuan: Man that's hard to say I don't have a favorite for real. I love them all but the first song on the Free City album I love a lot and was just listening to it the other night before a show

Murphy Lee: That's like choosing your favorite child out of your kids. It's the art of it so it's a picture painting on all of them. Now one might have sold better than the other but one isn't better.

suiteSTL: Do you still feel like you have something to prove in the rap game?

Murphy Lee: Nothing at all to prove. For some this is a hustle, some do it for the love of music, and for others it is a career. I can't go back to working a 9-5. I was so much younger than them and they did everything for me. I am my own man now so I have to prove to myself that I can do this and it's time Murphy Lee to grow up and do THIS and I like growing. The only thing that I have to prove is that I'm Boss.

From explaining their reason of not eating meat "Live people shouldn't eat anything dead" Murphy Lee and Kyjuan both let us into their world behind the music. Lee went into detail with great passion about his lifestyle choices on being a vegetarian and let us in on a secret about an upcoming project to inform the world on why he lives the way he does. If you think we were in a room with Murphy Lee and didn't ask him for the exact release date of his much anticipated album then you are crazy. No matter how many times we asked or how slick we tried to be with the questions, he remained quiet on details only informing us that he's releasing a DVD with a free Album. Murph seemed to recognize the respect he has of the streets but never boasted about being considering the best by many of his fans. While Kyjuan may be the most Colorful person with his gear and personality, there was no confusion on what his role is and how much respect he had for his younger brother who he considers an industry best. And if you think all that Green is just a fad, then think again because this man has always had his own image and personality. After telling us that "Green wasn't he is favorite color but he was green's favorite person" all we could do was sit back smile, respect his style, sense of humor and a personality that makes you want to be his friend. Kyjuan also stays busy behind the scenes with many projects including the handheld HD video cam, which made us have think were we being recorded. When asked what do you want suiteSTL readers to know, Kyjuan quickly responded "I'm Human" which prompted laughter and a few jokes from Murphy Lee but we understand the answer. They stress while people may talk about them not being personable, or complaining that they don't know enough about them, Kyjuan wants nothing more than to convey they he is a regular guy. Well may not regular but he is human! When we threw the same question to Murph he was all smiles as he said "I'm Free" responding to his current label status which he refers to "an Independent Situation." Murphy Lee who had the calm voice during the entire interview only came to the edge of his sit when he cleared up the rumors of the Lunatics beefing and how he doesn't like people comparing him to others in the group. He even challenged that if we had 10 haters on the blog (you know who you are) and they hung out with them for a day they would change their opinion of the group and realize how down to earth they really are, including the groups biggest star, Nelly. We didn't need to spend a day with them to understand just how real they were because halfway through this interview the respect we already had for them as artist, grew into respect for the two as men. 

The Lunatics long awaited album titled "CITY FREE" will drop this summer along with Murphy Lee's DVD (which will include a free CD). And from the music we've heard so far from the sampler from the St. Lunatics should kill all doubt and send the haters to the corner to recollect their thoughts. 

V.I.P. Suite: Nelly's 3rd Annual Black & White Ball

After partying hard at LUSH on Friday and the Skybox on Saturday, Nelly and the Derrty ENT family ended the Derrty ENT weekend with Nelly's 3rd Annual Black and White Ball. The event this year was extra special because they announced the start of a scholarship in partnership with Lindenwood University for 2 students. If you are going to party, then party with a purpose. Synergy put on a fabolus event and with sponosrs like Budwieser and Jose Cuervo you know the bar stayed occupied. Plaza Motors may have won my unoffical award for sponsor of the year for giving away a brand new Lexus valued at $48,000 to one lucky guest. The event started out with a small intimate dinner and followed with a larger guest list for the party. Guest included former Rams player, Roland Williams, Kiki the 1st Lady from 100.3 the Beat, Mike and Jeanee Roberts, Jermain Dupri, from News Channel 4 Vickie Newton, St. Louis Cardinals President Bill Dewitt III, Congressman Lacy Clay. St. Louis Rams player Steven Jackson showed up, but he came late after losing to the Dolphins which makes them 2-10. And of course Ashanti was there with her Mother and younger sister.

Boogie D of HOT 104.1 stopped on the red carpet for a quick pic with his wife, Jami B.

(l-r) Quincy, George, and Kieth

The evening got off to a good start because I was sitting at the table with Quincy and Kieth.

My favorite St. Lunatic Murphy Lee and his wife showed with a splash of color. I must say that they make a lovely couple and you know their closet has to be filled with some original pieces because they are a very stylish couple. If you haven't picked up his Mix Tape, please do so because it is so HOT, it hasn't left my CD player yet.

St. Louis Promoter Queen, Mocha Latte was there before heading over to Dante's for her Sunday Night event. I almost snatched this fab jacket right off her back.

(l-r) Loni Swain and Christina
Ladies of Radio-One St. Louis were there. Loni can be heard weekly on Loni's Love Lounge on Foxy 95.5

(l-r) Jami B. and Jermain Dupri
Mr. Super Producer Jermain Dupri had his bow-tie swag game in full effect.

Kyuan and along with his wife
The Lunatics were all over the place at the Chase. Kyuan managed to squeeze a little of his trademark green into this tie. Ladies take note of his wife's hair, it was the perfect color and the cut too cute.

(l-r) Alecia, Wanya Harris and Paige

Fontbonne students Alecia and Paige had a good night and were looking sexy in there all black. Wanya of Boyz II Men was smiling hard, but can you blame him.

(l-r) Jami B. and City Spud
That's right folks City Spud was in the house. Is it just me or is he starting to look a lot like Nelly these days. And he's buffed up something major. He was looking fly and smiling just enough to show off those dimples.

Young Dip of HOT 104.1 took time out from sipping on his drink so we could snap a photo with JIBBS. I almost didn't recognize Jibbs without his chain, plus he's no kid anymore, he was looking like a grown man last night.


Boogie D who worked at Virgin before coming to St. Louis was able to meet back up with his former boss Jermaine Dupri.


Boyz II Men (-1 that left the group) were singing like it was 1992. During "I'll Make Love to you they got up close with more than a few ladies as they passed out roses to the crowd. They even brought us into the holiday spirit by singing Silent Night.

THANKSGIVING DESERT

I know some of you all are standing in line right now so you can be the first to get a place at yo momma's house for some of her famouse macaroni & cheese. Make sure you save plenty of room for some desert because there will be plenty of it around town in the local club scene. Get ready to make your Suite Reservations

THE LOFT: HOT 104.1

Since Boogie D of HOT 104.1 will be hosting, you know I will be right behind in the DJ booth trying to flirt. The Loft is always packed and Thursday night won't be any different. Plus by midnight I will be getting hungry again and you know that have those wings cooking up in the back.

EXO: Groove Theory
this will be our first stop since the ladies are free until 10:30. Harry and Fred never disappointme with an event and the guys at Freetime are sure to have the party filled with the type of people I like to party with.

DANTES: Murphy Lee Thanksgiving Bash

Now you know I must always go to whatever Murphy Lee especially since he is kicking butt on our poll (check it off to the right of the page). This is the 3rd year he's doing it big Turkey Day style and with Nelly's bringing in the Stars for his Derrty ENT weekend.

LUSH: SYGU The Bailout
Alright now if you are reading all the events thinking you bought too much on groceries to try to go out. Don't even sweat it because the gentlemen of SYGU are ready to assist with The Bailout. They are letting everybody in FREE (so no excuses people) at Lush Thanksgiving night. So you know what that means. You better get there early because the place will be packed.