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4/3/12

Maryland Native Moses Stone Shows America How We Do It In the DMV /

So last night on 'The Voice' team Xtina & team Blake were on the chopping block. I hate to say it, but Blake's team was an epic fail. All the contestants were talented but I'm not sure Blake Shelton is the best coach. Most of his song choices and arrangements were questionable. But there was one thing that was undeniable last night--a certain Kanye West meledy performed by Moses Stone, the P.G. County native and aspiring MC that wanted success so badly that he decided to try out for a singing competition. Though Stone didn't "sing" a single note in his audition, he still caught the attention of blonde bombshell Christina Aguilera--and based on last night's performance, it was a match made in musical heaven! Take a look at the performance that had everyone rocking out!
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3/2/12

Gov. Martin O'Malley Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law /

I think this is a triumphant moment for LGBT & Civil Rights.
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2/2/12

Congrats: Jeezy Goes Gold! /

Young Jeezy’s latest LP TM103: The Hustlerz Ambition is officially certified GOLD by the RIAA for selling more than 500k copies.

Before I go any further, let’s have a TOAST 2 THAT!
The Snowman also took to Twitter to show off the good news:
Not only did Jeezy go gold, but he also announced his next tour: The "A Hustlerz Ambition" tour which will begin right here in the DMV on March 3 and will wrap up April 6 in Montreal.

Congratulations, Jeezy! He definitely deserves it, considering everything Jeezy had to endure just to get his album completed. Check out his tour dates below to see if, or when he’ll be trappin’ in your city!

Tour Dates:
 March 3 Washington DC Fillmore
March 4 New York, NY Irving Plaza
March 5 Boston, MA House of Blues
March 6 Hartford, CT The Dome
March 8 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
March 9 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
March 10 Detroit, MI Fillmore
March 11 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
March 12 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
March 13 Chicago, IL (TBA)
March 20 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
March 21 San Diego, CA House of Blues
March 22 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
March 24 San Francisco, CA (TBA)
March 27 Seattle, WA Neptune
March 28 Vancouver, B.C. Gossip Nightclub
March 29 Edmonton, Alb. Edmonton Events Centre
March 30 Calgary, Alb. Flames Central
March 31 Saskatoon, Sask. The Odeon Theatre
April 1 Winnipeg, Man. The Pantages Theatre
April 5 Toronto, Ont. Sound Academy
April 6 Montreal, Que. Olympia Theatre
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1/26/12

Cypher 2012 featuring Daaryn Hannibal, Scholar Kuwgi, Mr.410, Jae Russ, T9 Da Prince /

I live for these cyphers! My man Scholar Kuwgi is pretty dope!
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1/20/12

Video: Sh*t People in DC Say /



To all the Washingtonians…how accurate is this video? Was it a good generalization of our area or just a jab at a particular segment of society?

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6/10/11

Get Dirty with 48-ounce cocktails! /

Dirty Martini Lounge, located in the heart of DuPont Circle, recently debuted the largest cocktail in the city: The ‘Big Dirty,’ a 48-ounce martini. I must say, we definitely deserve it. Not only are we a city that plays hard, we work hard & now, drink hard! The martinis come in every concoction imaginable.

Next time you’re in the city, stop in for a ‘Big Dirty!’ We recommend you have a designated driver with you, though. The ‘Big Dirty’ runs at a whopping $80 bucks. Bring a few friends to help you chug or take it all to the head.
Like they say:
Come Clean, Leave Dirty
Dirty Martini Lounge
1223 Connecticut Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20036
202.503.2640
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6/6/11

MAC it up... for a cause! /

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced at a press conference last week that The Office of Global Women’s Issues at the Department of State will be teaming up with MAC Cosmetics to battle gender-based violence and further the fight against HIV & AIDS in South Africa.

“We cannot stop the epidemic of HIV unless we address the epidemic of violence against women." Clinton said

100% of proceeds for every MAC Viva Glam lipstick & lip glass are donated to the MAC AIDS fund. The fund just recently donated $2 million to provide medical, legal and psychological services to South Africans.

To learn more, visit MACAIDSFUND.org

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6/1/11

Beat the heat with melt-proof makeup /

It’s not quite summer yet but the last couple of days sure has felt like it. Although temperatures may be scorching hot, women still want to remain looking HOT! This is where the problem arises for most. It’s a known fact that, makeup melts when it is exposed to really hot weather conditions. The result: Raccoon eyes & streaky skin.

When shopping for makeup this season, look for these key terms: water-resistant, waterproof & sweat-proof. Here are a few must-haves that won't budge, come humidity & high waters. And also to keep you looking fresh, gorgeous & melt-proof all summer long.

MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder
$30; maccosmetics.com

Chanel Correcteur Perfection Long Lasting Concealer
$40; nordstrom.com

Philosophy Divine Long-Wear Creamy Eye Color
$40 qvc.com

YSL Mascara Singulier Nuit Blanche
$30; nordstrom.com

Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner
$23; sephora.com

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5/26/11

Thirsty Thursday: Best Thursday Happy Hours /

The end of the work week is finally approaching. That’s a reason in itself to celebrate! Grab your friends, coworkers or significant other & head out on this thirsty Thursday at one of these local happy hour scenes:

Fast Eddies-Downtown 1520 K St. NW, D.C.
$1 domestic bottles from 3-8 p.m.

Ireland’s Four Fields, 3412 Connecticut Ave. NW, D.C.
$3 drafts and 25 cent wings from 5-10 p.m.

Rock Bottom, 4238 Suite 1256 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
$11 pitchers from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Union Jack’s, 4915 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda
$1 Miller Lite and $5 cheese pizza from 5 p.m. to close; all drink are $1 from 10-11 p.m.

The Front Page ,1333 New Hampshire Ave. NW, D.C.
Three tacos for $1 and $2 Miller Lite and Corona from 5 p.m. to close

Hard Times Clarendon 3028 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
$2 domestic drafts until 8 p.m., $2 domestic bottles until 9. and half-price boneless wings all night.

Eleventh Street, 1041 N. Highland St., Arlington
Half-price martinis and half-price small platters from 4-8 p.m.

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5/25/11

Tonight: Raphael Saadiq at 9:30 Club /

West coast soul singer Raphael Saadiq will perform from his latest album, 'Stone Rollin', tonight at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. Doors open at 7pm., $35; Call 202-265-0930 for info

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5/24/11

Pretty Pedicures: Local salons that offer pedicures under 20 bucks /

It’s about that time for you to slip out of those boots & give your toes some attention. How else are you going to put your best foot forward in a wedge sandal? Start off with a nice soak & scrub at any one of these reasonably priced salons:

Revo Nails, 3161 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, D.C.
$15 before 2 p.m., $20 after, (202) 652-0802

T Nails, 2305 Benning Rd. NE, D.C.
$16, (202) 388-7968

Best Nails, 3224 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, D.C.
$17, (202) 575-0413

Pro Nail, 1706 Columbia Rd. NW, D.C.
$18, (202) 986-1154

Saigon Nails, 1338 U St. NW, D.C.
$20, (202) 518-9854

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5/23/11

Video: D.C. Metro Transit Police Use Excessive Force On a Handicapped Man & Causes An Uproar /


Alright guys, this video has haunted me all weekend long. It baffles me that law enforcement would be so cruel as to lift a man out of his wheelchair, shove him to the ground so hard that his face gets busted open. This is, by far, one of the most senseless acts of violence that I have seen committed by law enforcement. Now, of course the Metro Transit officers that you see in this video have since claimed their innocence, telling the mainstream media that they acted according to protocol when they were informed that a man, in a wheelchair, was publicly drinking in front of a heavily trafficked metro station in Washington, D.C. The officers went on to say that when they attempted to apprehend the suspect, to their surprise, he stood up! That’s when the officers say they used force to take the culprit down. OK readers, you guys are pretty smart. Take a look at this video. Does it look like the suspect stood to his feet? Or, did the officers lift the suspect out of his wheelchair and then throw him to the ground? Make sure you leave us a comment.
P.S. To our surprise neither officer in this case is on any type of corrective action—both of them are still serving on the Metro Transit force.

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5/18/11

Baby Sharn Strikes Gold With "Keep D.C. Alive" /


After years on the D.C. rap scene, rapper Baby Sharn has finally found her niche with what will surely become a DMV anthem. The D.C. native teamed up with super producer Judah for her latest single, Keep D.C. Alive—a lyrical exposé documenting the woes of Washington, D.C. From the sound of it, one would think that Sharn’s latest track is a depressing mash-up of everything wrong in the world, and though she speaks candidly about the events of 9/11 being “tattooed" on her heart, this is no downer track—in fact, it’s the complete opposite.  The song’s stomp-the-yard chanting captures an essence of inspiration—almost like an Obama campaign rally put on wax—because even though Baby Sharn confronts some tough issues like the AIDS epidemic and poverty, her lyrics reassure us that better days are still to come. We’d like to see more D.C. rappers jump on Baby Sharn’s bandwagon—quit rapping about “money, cars and bitches,” and bring poetry back to hip hop. After listening to this track, there is no doubt that Baby Sharn has staying power … what she plans to do with it, we don’t know. But one thing is for sure—we’re willing to stick around and see.
“Keep D.C. Alive”


Download Keep D.C. Alive and Baby Sharn’s latest EP, The Deferment, by clicking here    
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5/16/11

Editor's Pick: Phuture -- "Stupid Dope Moves" /

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5/2/11

Video: Wale feat. Black Cobain - "4 A.M." /

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Video: Wale: "I don't think Interscope [Records] really agreed with what I was trying to do" /

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4/29/11

Finally, A D.C. Rapper Embodies Real Hip-Hop, Not Muddled Gibberish /


Since its beginning, Toast2that.COM has received countless press kits from aspiring rappers looking to get exposure. We consider them all-- however, rarely are we impressed. This morning I received an e-mail about a “bubbling under” artist hailing from Washington, D.C. I was so impressed by this kid that I immediately e-mailed his catalogue to my fellow editors. After 20 minutes of blasting rapper, Rahiem Supreme in my car, I began getting back to back e-mails—everyone wanted to know who Rahiem Supreme was and more importantly, where did he come from?



Supreme has solidified his presence in the D.C. rap game by, in many ways, mimicking the artistry of 90s hip-hop greats like Gangstarr, Mobb Deep, Nas … To say the least, his music is listenable—the type of hip-hop that you can play when you’re writing a paper or cleaning the house. But there is more to Supreme—lyrically, he’s not groundbreaking, but the way in which he delivers each bar can quite possibly raise the hair on the back of one’s neck. We’ve moved beyond the era of rappers “making love” to the bass line and into a period of mangled rhymes and heard-it-all-before punch lines. But every now and then, a rose sprouts from the concrete—a diamond is found hiding in the rough …



Wait, did this freestyle "pow-wow" just last for 8 minutes? How many amateurs can do that?
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4/26/11

Check Out This Dope Video From @FatsoSkinny /

This song was on my mind all night so, I thought I'd share it with ya'll. If you don't know about this kid, you should, 'cause he's really something special!

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4/25/11

McDonald's Beating Victim Speaks Out-- Culprits Arrested /

Two girls, 14 and 18, were arrested on Sunday in Baltimore for the beating of a transgender woman in a Baltimore McDonald's franchise. The two young ladies were filmed dragging, kicking and punching a transgender woman identified as Chrissy Polis while a McDonald's employee filmed the entire incident. The footage was so horrific that celebrities like Amber Rose took to their Twitters, denouncing the beating. Take a look at this video--the victim finally speaks out.


 The Catch: If you don't follow politics, let me school you for a second. In 2009, President Obama along with the 111th Congress made it a federal offense to initiate or participate in a hate crime, and because this beat down was so brutal, Baltimore authorities are seeking to bring hate crime charges against the two perpetrators. If convicted, one of the girls would be charged as a juvenile, the other, unfortunately, would be charged as an adult and subjected to a federal punishment. Ouch!

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4/23/11

Celebrate Easter ... Brunch Style! /


Toast2That.COM wants to wish you and your family a happy Easter!  
Go all out this year by grabbing your close ones after church & celebrating over good food, good laughs and rock-your-world mimosas.  Let's toast to these great brunch spots in the area for you and your loved ones to enjoy.


Hook. 3241 M Street NW Wash, DC



Georgia Brown's. 950 15th Street NW Wash, DC


Acadiana. 901 New York Avenue NW Wash, DC


Peachez Cafe & Lounge. 5010 Brown Station Road Upper Marlboro, MD


Logan Tavern. 1423 P Street NW Wash, DC


The Oval Room. 800 Connecticut Avenue NW Wash, DC


Jaspers. 9640 Lottsford Road Largo, MD


 
Busboys & Poets. 1025 5th Street NW Wash, DC


Bombay Club. 815 Connecticut Avenue NW Wash, DC


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