Here is the newest video from Def Jam Recording artist Karina Pasian. Karina is a 16 year old songtress form New York City who has been paying her dues since a toddler. With accomplishments like winning the 2003 Star Search Competition and recently performing at the White House for Black History Month, this singer is sure to become a teen favorite very shortly.

Karina is also classically trained in Piano. She has been compared to artists such as Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, and Mariah Carey. Karina has recently worked with producers and artist such as The Dream, Tricky Stewart, Gordan Chambers, Chris Brown, and others. This single "Can't Find The Words" was produced by producer and song writer Ryan Leslie (which is an all time favorite of mine).

I can't wait to hear what kind of music will come from this up and coming songtress. Karina Pasian's debut album entilted "First Love", is set to drop in stores on August 19th.

Check the video below.

Ryan Leslie - Diamond Girl

Ok, yea he lives in Harlem... And yea, he grew up and went to school in Cali... And sure, he graduated from Harvard at 19... BUT, my man was BORN in DC, and so therefore by birth, the dude's a district creative. And why wouldn't we want to call R-Les one of our own? The man has been busy producing everything from Cassie's "Me & U", to working with Snoop, New Edition, and others. So, my a few degrees of seperation, voila! And so there's 3 reasons why I'm posting this -

1) Hot track, great video, and genuine talent

2) It's Friday... And I'm mailing in another post.

3) The album finally comes out on the 26th of August, after a long delay. Grab it, and support real music, and real musicians!

-kk

Ryan Leslie heeft zijn protegé Cassie uit zn handen zien glippen. Inmiddels lijkt hij de schrik van Diddy te boven te zijn en heeft hij model Chanel Iman aan de haak geslagen.

Usher's vrouw Tameka was ook van de partij

T.I.

Estelle

Danity Kane's eigen D.Woods en Aubrey

Cassie Ventura

bron foto's: ONTD/ ybf

So many stars came out to play!

Including...

Miss Aubrey O'Day from Danity Kane & Hairspray!

America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez looking gorgeous as always!

American Boy singer Estelle:

Danity Kane's D. Woods & Aubrey O'Day posed together on the red carpet:

Supermodel Chanel Iman gave FACE to the photographers. Girl is looking GOOD!

The extremely young supermodel also posed with music producer (and so much else) Ryan Leslie:

And Ryan Leslie's ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie posed alone, but looked stunning!

Swizz Beatz and T.I. performed "Bring Em Out" for the guests.

Watch it all go down here!

Oh, what a night!

[All photos courtesy of John Carta]

FIRST THINGS, First.We're convinced that Rihanna's stylist is now working for Cassie. Cassie sure makes everything look good, the girl is beautiful. Cassie and host of others showed up in NYC last Night for Vibes 15th Anniversary Celebration.

Ryan Leslie and Chanel Iman were there. Ryan looks quite dapper, I am really feeling that MODERN tuxedo shirt. Iman sure loves those boots.

Fly Chick Estelle was there. Luvs it.

Young Herb was in the building.

O.P.P. How can I explain it? WTF are Naughty By Nature wearing?

The King and Swizz were there. Good Times.....

AFTER THE JUMP....

ARE THEY A NEW COUPLE?? HMMM....RY-IMAN at DaSilvano on Wednesday in Manhattan...

Stay Fly!

Though she is actually a R&B singer/model, Cassie is definitely one of Hip Hop's most popular beauties.Constantly in gossip blogs and magazines for her purported relationship with P.Diddy, both still claim a trip to the alter is not in the works. With a new album on the way and a modeling contract with Sean John for women we hope to see a lot more of this 'Official Girl'. With a helping hand from mentor and producer Ryan Leslie she might just be on her way.

More pics after the cut...

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Click here to download Ne-yo's "Closer" club remix.

Ne-yo: Closer

Ryan Leslie "Wana Be Good"

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The anthology everyone is routing for to take home an African American Literary Award Show Award  is Triumph of My Soul compiled by ELISSA GABRIELLE. Visit www.LiteraryAwardShow.com to place your vote.  Visit www.ElissaGabrielle.com to meet Elissa, a new publisher on the rise.

Check out this event: [CHAMPION ROAD] Premiere

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When: Sunday Aug 10, 2008
at 6:00 PM
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Tune in to Brad James new movie preview at www.Myspace.com/BradJamestheActor

I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY debuts at 9pm on VH1 tonight and the buzz is, the show will top the ratings of American Idol. Tune in! Don't miss it! Diddy is a phenomenon.

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Artist RYAN LESLIE Album is heavily anticipated and scheduled for release in less than 80 days. It is a phenomenon for his audience who watched him grow from presenting videos of his home studio performances to Sony Recording Studio success. It is a given that this artist will sell 1 million albums and become one of the fastest rising international artists of this era in history with the status of Michael Jackson during his era. Google the genius on YOUTUBE!

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AMBERBOOKS.COM, the largest African American Publisher of Self-Help Books, Celebrity Bios and Career Guides launches a Self-Publishing Directory on the site to enable ordering inquiries by bookstores. Disilgold.com is offering discounted promotional membership with nomination and a Platinum interview showcase when self-published artists sign up. just email Disilgold@aol.com when you do sign up. Support Amber Books at www.Amberbooks.com.

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STACY-DEANNE releases new mega-hit from Strebor entitled Melody and predicted as the next bestseller. Her books is now available on bookstore shelves. Support Stacy-Deanne at www.Stacy-deanne.net

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Essence Bestselling Author MIASHA releases new stage play Secret Society which sells out all 4 debut shows and gains rave reviews. Miasha informs Disilgold she is planning on taking the play on the road.  Support Miasha and her brand new author website at www.miasha.com.

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Tha Remedy from QUEENCITYBEATS.COM launches a very professional Music & Beats business that delivers hypnotic beats suitable for recording sessions, albums, demos and promos. The company is professional, provides sampling of beats on its site, delivers cd copies with multiple play sessions, offers exclusive or non-exclusive rights and is a all day, all night mega promotional force online. Visit www.QueenCityBeats.com.

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Queen of All Media WENDY WILLIAMS  who Disilgold is the only entity granted an all access 30 MINUTE INTERVIEW to the jealosu demise of MEDIA TAKEOUT (HI FIVE FRED) surpasses expectations of watchers with a successful debut of the Wendy Williams Tv Show on Fox 5. 

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BRUCE GEORGE co-founder of Def Poetry Jam, launches release of new anthology The Bandana Republic which garners large speaking  appearances for the controversial content and goal. Already, Bruce George is in demand for at least 2 or more speaking engagements every other day. The Bandana Republic is available now and folks are buzzing, one of the greatest contributions to the hood since his hit book, BUM RUSH THE PAGE!

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All the fashion rage goes to Actress  VIVICA A. FOX who has a heavily anticipated show arriving this August called Glam God. OMG! Vivica is sooo fly and rich!!  Google it for correct time and listings. We got first word of the show from her publicity team.

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OMAR TYREE  will release 3 books in one month, including a children's book, 12 Brown Boys, a  heavily anticipated novel entitled Pecking Order and a business handbook sure to become a model for young entrepreneurial success. Support Omar Tyree at www.OmarTyree.com

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Word is that Ryan requested black models, specifically those who appeared in the All Black Vogue Italia Issue. Now that's Hott!!

The Remix features Fabolous and Cassie.

Cant wait to see the finished product!!

Stay FLY!!!

Say what you want but I'm really fucking with T.I.'s new song "Whatever You Like", I know all you Hip-Hop geeks are pretty much anti anything played on the radio and to an extent I agree most of it is garbage but mass appeal doesn't mean its not dope. 

Somebody should really try and count how many name drops the game uses on his next album..

Others in heavy rotation include:

T.I. - Whatever You LIke
Lloyd - Treat you good
T-Wayne - "Can You Believe It"
Ryan Leslie - "Break This Down"
The Game ft Lil Wayne - "My Life"

Here are some pictures of Ryan Leslie & Fabolous on set of Ryan’s new video ” Addiction” which also features Cassie.

The video concept is a photo shoot inspired by the newest Italian Vogue all "Black" issue that is currently on stands now! Honestly, this is a hot song and now knowing the concept, I can't wait to see the video. Also, you gotta go cop the new issue of Italian Vogue.

Listen: Ryan Leslie "Wanna Be Good"

Listen: Ryan Leslie "I.R.I.N.A."

Ryan Leslie is really proving himself as a songwriter, artist, producer, and possibly a rapper; and he does it all while maintaining his musical integrity. I l-o-v-e everything about these songs. "Wanna Be Good" and "I.R.I.N.A." are definitely chill, lay back records, and check out his falsetto towards the end of "Wanna Be Good." Wow! [GHH]

Download Ryan Leslie-Wanna Be Good To You

Ryan Leslie - Wanna Be Good

Next Selection's Ryan Leslie is blessing us with another great track. Great song but not necessarily single material. Ryan is a very talented writer, artist & producer and he definitely knows how to cook up a major hit. Great Job Ryan! 

Bow Wow feat. Swizz Beatz - Big Bank Take Lil' Bank

Bow has teamed up with Swizz to create the hottest track! This song is a serious club banger. Bow has stepped it up a bit and is running with the big boys. Still SOH at the "Marco Polo" joint...We wonder what's next on Bow's music agenda. We will see! 

Sammie - My Phone

Sammie has worked his way back on the music scene! Not sure what happened to him, after his last hit single "Come With Me". We are glad to see him back along with a great song. Sammie has grown vocally and we can't wait to hear more! Hot Song Sammie! 

Tank - Take It All

Tank is here to "Take it All" back! He soothes our ears with yet another great song. He sounds good and the track is hot also. The song is only about 2 minutes long, but it is enough to hear what Tank is trying to create into a major hit. Not bad Tank! 

Slim -  Something About Her

Slim has been in the studio really trying to come up with some major hits. From what we have been hearing so far, he is not doing a bad job. This track is obviously in the works and is not completed. With a little more work, this will be another possible hit single. 

Stay Fly!

Mr super, dupa talented drops another joint from his self-titled album released in September.

Ryan Leslie - "Wonna Be Good"

I can't tell you how excited I am about hearing his new album! This guy is beyond talented. If you aren't aware of just how talented he is, watch THIS now!

Peace, Love & Ryan Leslie

Speeakz

Here is a message from Gabe-Real: (And no, this is not Gabe from "SFPL". It just so happens that he has the same name, LOL). 

As an aspiring producer, it is essential that your catalog include complete songs, beats alone will only get so far. I’m reaching out to all aspiring songwriters out there. Record a song to the beat and send it to my email. I will submit the record to some of my contacts including Next Selection, and try to get the record placed. Although I can’t guarantee anything it’s a great opportunity to start a new relationship with new talent. Go to www.gaberealmusic.comfor further instructions or email me at gaberealmusic@yahoo.com. I look forward to all who wish to share their talent in this contest.

Peeps, make sure you hop on this opportunity! It's a great start! 

Shout out to Gabe-Real for this effort! 

Stay Fly!