Dear Readers...

In light of all the messages I've recieved about the Beyonce and Lady Gaga Videophone collaboration, here are a few tidbits:

The staff was calling Gaga "Geeyonce" on the Videophone set. She was all gloved-up & doing the choreography like Bey. She has skills of her own, of course.

And for future reference, Beyonce is featured on Gaga's new album Fame Monster. You're gonna love the new collaboration they did on the track Telephone. I don't think what I heard was the final version, but it's nice nonetheless.

If you recall, before I Am...Sasha Fierce, Beyonce's music was more geared towards the Pop genre, which is wear the collaboration with Lady Gaga seems to meld organically. It's not a stretch for either of them because they can both be quite zealous, they both have great vocals and dance moves.

I think it's more of a match than Beyonce and Shakira. At any rate, continue to look out for the debut of the Videophone video and the Fame Monster album. I can't wait to see the album art campaign.

Goodnight for Now,

J. Harlem

A is for Action like Jackson.

The incredible Sergio over @ Runwaywonderland.com featured your guy Harlem. Isn't that awesome?? What a blessing. I love what they're doing over there.

Have you visited yet? You really should. Tell them Jackson sent you. And not Michael. Harlem.

J. Harlem

We Can Breathe Underwater.

J.HAR Exclusive Album Review

by Jackson Harlem

The City Snapshot's debut LP, We Can Breathe Underwater, is like a soundtrack to being the coolest guy on campus. Headed by singer/songwriter Warner Watkins, the album is written with a clear perspective and is tempered by the varying characteristics of guitar-exploitation and sincerely rugged vocals.

With tones and styles ranging from folk-inspired alternative to electric and pop-flavored punk, The City Snapshot delivers a fresh fistful of wit and straight-forward flavor.

Abum Review: We Can Breathe Underwater

"Jim Jones" is an intimate, folksy alternative story seemingly taken from the pages of The City Snapshot's diary. With its delicate and breathy phrases barely rising above the sweaks of the guitar strums, the song summons lyrical folk art hues and a pictorial collage of questions to God about loneliness and the loss of loved ones.

"Trophy Scar" is the ultimate hipster anthem of '09. The youthful, edgy ballad details the bitterment of heartbreak obsession and love-trickery. Laced with soaring, punk rock guitar-wailing and witty sentiment, it's no wonder why this track is a crowd-pleasing favorite.

"Fear and Loathing in Your Living Room"

Dating a friend with benefits is a theme often explored by artists, but "Fear and Loathing in Your Living Room" takes a brand new approach to the concept. Don't be lead astray by the title, this joint is a fresh alternative-punk banger! It's the perfect track to let down the top on the convertible and head on over to your friend's summer barbeque as the song brims with optimism and feel-good-ness, if you will. Hopefully, you're "friend" won't be there with her "benefits".

"Owl Eyes" is a journey into the folk-rock abyss of the City Snapshot's party heart. It's a straight shot of gyrating electricity and rhythmic honesty, but don't worry; it's bullshit-free so that means there are no calories.

"Spilling Blood", unassumingly beginning with a mini soliloquoy (think Nina Simone), is like hopping a train outer space before landing in the coolest party in the city. As the album's fulfilling ending, the song streams with blaring, electric phrases and a heightened storyline about a disenfranchised love.

The album rocks...and rolls.

Visit The City Snapshot at Myspace.com/TheCitySnapshot.

J. Harlem

Couture & Conversation

My good friend & colleague, LaureNicole, held her "Couture & Conversation" event last night and it was a slam. In addition to unveiling some of her newer pieces of womenswear, she featured some of her fellow designers including Jason Bolin of NikiNicole and yours truly, Jackson Harlem.

Some of my unreleased pieces were debuted and ever since, my phone has been ringing off the hook. It's after business hours, so it's too late to return calls, but it's never too late to blog.

Below are some of the pieces I featured.

Add LaureNicole Taylor on Facebook for more photos. Her clothes rock. Callbo '09?

J. Harlem

Attention.

I'm glad you're listening.

Thank you for visiting this site. This isn't only a blog. But while my team and I prepare the rest of the site, we wanted to bring you some news, ideas, and artists we care about. Of course it's entertaining. We wouldn't want it any other way.

This isn't a "celebrity news blog". Not in the traditional way, anyway. This is way more personal. It's more like thinking out loud...online.

Still, it's nice to meet you. [shaking hands]

J. Harlem

Get Used to It

Barack H. Obama: the 44th President of the U.S.A.

I hope this is the gentleman you voted for.

J. Harlem

Man of the Year

Neyo said this was the year of the Gentleman.

J. Harlem

RecognizE Royalty.

A show is not a show without celebrities. Enter RecognitioN. My guys came through with killer performances. Fresh off the plane. In exclusive J.HAR, no less.