The Shift

Welcome to the first true installment of Sights Unseen.  My name is John Coston.  I will spare you all the A.K.A's, and  P.K.A's.  I was asked to do this by the President/CEO of Massive Internet Radio (and a close friend of mine), David Brown.  He asked me to just drop some of the wisdom and clown-like material that you would normally find on my FaceBook page.  I said "Sure", and here we are.  Now, when I'm on FaceBook, I have an assortment of material, like Word of the Day, #teamjohnny dating tips, pickup lines, etc.  Yeah, I know, it's pretty ridiculous!! But it seemed like I had absolutely no material left over for the blog!! So I decided that, for the first and last time, I would talk about something very personal.  June 12, 2011 is a date that, for most of you, doesn't mean anything.  For me, its a date that has changed my entire life. Its the day I got arrested for DUI.  Ill spare you all the details and Ill just sum it up like this.  When you put on those county blues and that jail doorway closes on you, reality smacks you in the face.  Now many of you reading this will talk about drinking and driving and the dangers of it, all of which I totally agree with.  I could talk to you about all the negatives of it: The amount of money shelled out in terms of legal fees, court costs, fines, etc.  I could tell you how embarrassing it was to tell my family members about it.  But, to be honest with you, it hasn't turned out as bad as one would suspect.  Inside of me, it started "The Shift."  It began a change within me to become the person that I had always dreamed of becoming.  Funny, articulate, well-read, you name it, Im trying to become it. Sometimes it takes great adversity for us to make a real change in our lives and, while I'm still going through the repercussions of my actions, I have strived to make everyday a productive day.  I'm now a full time student at Kennesaw State University and achieved a 3.5 GPA (Damn U Calculus)! I became a member of the GA Society of CPAs and hoped to join the KSU Football Club soon.  Most importantly, I haven't drank alcohol since that night and I have no desire to.  I have heard the expression that life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it.  I agree 100%!! Yeah, that was extra corny!! But I.A.G. (short way to say its all good-this will come up often).  Im sorry I got a little heavy the first time around.  But hey, it's my blog dammit!!! Anyway, leave a comment below and tell me some of your thoughts and this and future topics that you want me to blog on!! I promise they will not be this serious!! We will have as much fun as humanly (and legally) possible.  First One Done!!! See you Next Week!!!

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Basketball Camp 2011 with Tobias Harris of the NBA!

Starting in August, Tobias Harris of the Milwaukee Bucks, is hosting Basketball Camp to all kids from 5th grade to 12th grade! There will be 2 camp sessions @ Half Hollow Hills High School West. Children will learn how to improve on their game skills, shooting range and more!

Space is limited so register as soon as possible!

For more information please call 631-213-1249 or email schoolbusinessball@gmail.com

Just a Reminder......... Its Ladies Night Tomorrow!

Wednesdays at Highnote Ny is Ladies Night. Massive Internet Radio will be present and bringing you Music all night. No Cover & Drink Specials 6-9. $5 Cover after 9pm. Open Mic will be back in July

Ladies Night Wednesdays @ the HighNote in Amityville, NY!

Starting tomorrow, June 22 and every Wednesday after...
DJ Byggz will be bringing it back to the 80s and back up to present for Ladies Night!

 Half Off Drinks from 6-9 and NO COVER UNTIL 9PM!!! (After 9pm its $5 cover)

COME OUT THIS WEDS. AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON! -This event is for the grown and sexy 30+ crowd..... So ladies do what you do best... Look Sexy... and Men look your best and throw on some khakis and a dress shirt!

See you all there..... come Rain or Shine!

Valecia J. An Artist On The Rise

Valecia Jordan was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Vickii Vann and Rondale Cotton. Her exposure to music began at home singing during holiday performances with the family. By age nine, Valecia was singing before a live audience. She attended high school in Huntington LI, NY and was a member of her high school concert choir where she was featured soloist on many occasions. Listening to her grandmother, aunts, and grandfather sing throughout the years encouraged her to take her talent a step further. In 1987 she was featured in the Salt-N-Pepa mega hit video “Shake Yo Thang".
In 2006 Valecia appeared on the Legendary Show “Apollo Theater" where she sang the hit song "I'm Going Down". She now performs in several genres of music that include gospel, R & B and rock. Her musical influences include R & B sensation Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Currently Valecia is very active in her Church Choir and sings at weddings, banquets, and other functions.
Valecia is one of the talented artists that perform with Romonta & Friends on Friday night at Mango’s, located in Norfolk, Virginia. She also, on occasions, assists Romonta & Friends by singing “back-up”. Under the direction and development of Romo Entertainment, Valecia is now writing her own music. Her soft and soulful voice truly adds a unique sound to the show

Listen Here:

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LONG ISLAND'S OPEN MIC EVENT @ HIGH NOTE IN AMITYVILLE,NY!

DJ Bygzz from Massive Internet Radio is presenting an Open Mic Event at High Note in Amityville, NY! Starting at 9pm on June 17th! Register to perform or get on the RSVP List to get in :)

This OPEN MIC is the beginning of something MASSIVE for Long Island. Winner gets Cash Prize, Studio Time, & Performance Slot at Massive Internet Radio's next event. (We are featuring R&B, Soul, Gospel, and Poetry this time) All our judges are in the Recording Industry (Major Labels). We will have Comedian David King, a LIVE BAND for the OPEN MIC, and DJ G$Money bringing us home!! $25 Registration to perform in the OPEN MIC (includes your admission) and $10 for everyone else to enjoy this event. 21 & Over ~Casual Attire~ NOTE: Judges will be judging based on your overall presentation, following (crowd reaction), and basic abilities!! See Flyer for details!! Contact us at MassiveInternetRadio@gmail.com or Call (631)236-2379 www.MassiveInternetRadio.com

MASSIVE INTERNET RADIO SPOTLIGHT

MN FATS

A Leader, C.E.O, Educator, Realist, and a True Friend; some people are just born with these rare elements. Meet Jason Brown, better known as MN Fats. More focused on educating and inspiring people on the lower soci-economic latter to go further, do better. He sees his self more as a rap philosopher; an avid book reader; Fats prefers titles where the authors force the reader to think. Books such as: “The Prince” by Machiavelli, “Souls of Black Folks” by W.E.B. Dubois, and “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene. With these habits it’s no wonder MN Fats; in 2003 started a independent record label WE ON Records, and has since taken him self and the label to national recognition. But it hasn’t been easy…

            Growing up in Chicago, ILL on the Westside; young Jason had it rough. His mother was a lady gangster; she fought, gambled and even had miscellaneous girlfriends during his childhood years. By the time Jason was eleven years old, he had already become accustomed to the violence that plagued his streets daily. He had become very distinguished in drugs and the way people induce them and their street value. Jason learned early about the essence of hustling and making money; his grandfather would host card parties being that Jason was the only child he would be at every one serving refreshments to the players. He would make tips up to $60 a night; get; maybe three hours of sleep, get up and head off to school. All this only in the sixth grade…

            By the time Fats was a teenager he was dealing drugs and living a very fast paced lifestyle. His situation my have been stressful but he never lost sight of his goal; to own and operate his own record label; and in 2003 he made his dream a reality. In that same year, WE ON Records released their first album “National Business” selling an astounding 14,000 copies! With the “WEON MIXTAPE Vol 1” as the follow up, pushing over 1,000 copies; “Baller Steet Journal” dropping in 2004, “Citiology” in 2005, “State Rehab” in 2006 and the E1 (formerly Koch Records) distributed album “Perfect Candidate” in 2007, reaching Billboard and scanning over 5,000 copies. In 2009 the label put out a memorable album to Fats dear friend and WE ON Records artist Famis The High Life Man; he was murdered in Jan of 2007. It’s an emotional topic for the Boss man, “He was my best friend, a real nigga, a good man. Nothing really seems the same, he was my right hand.”

            Already a respected emcee, Fats took his time and learned the music industry inch by inch. Forever the solider and determined leader; Fats earned his college degree in 2006 in Music Business. Ever since then, he has knocked down door after door for the Midwest. He has worked with artists such as: Jim Jones, Johnny P, Cam’ron and DJ Drama. He currently recorded a new track “Lay You on the Bed” with the Doggfather him self; Snoop Dogg. “This will be big for the city, make people pay attention to Minneapolis and the Midwest. There is a lot going on here.”

            Even with the success and bright lights Fats has never forgotten where he comes from: “The difference between you and I is: struggle, I know everyone has struggled but this is America, land of the free. Although there is nothing free in my neighborhood I do not cry I preserve further to success. My background allows me to delegate ideas way beyond the average man, I’ve seen it all and done most of it still not knowing if early exposure ruined my upbringing, or made me less susceptible to making reoccurring mistakes of my elders. My mind state is that of a concrete solider; things that may bewilder the average person are typical to me. That makes me barbaric to some; to those that are familiar with the circumstances from which I come from, they label me one thing. A survivor.

            Spoken like a true Philosopher.

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