Much Love Julian H.S.!!

Today I headed over to visit Julian High School to speak to their broadcasting students. To my surprise they prepared a set, where I was filmed and interviewed by their very own Ms. Shevita Shaw. Shevita, who actually gave one of my favorite interviews to date, questioned me on my beginnings, on what's happening now, where I draw my inspiration from, and what's next. She truly is a natural...Oprah, watch out!! The students and staff showed me a tremendous amount of love and I was more than pleased by my visit. Thanks for the love Julian!! I look forward to seeing where life takes you guys...

Happy Monday!

I just wanted to say Happy Monday to everyone...I'm feeling good. I had a very productive weekend. Saturday, I finished up a record called "Never Give Up" for my guy Promise up in Toronto. The joint came out hot and I'm looking forward to his album coming out. Be sure to check for that. Also, I had an opportunity to host the 2010 Academic Decathlon at Whitney Young Magnet High School. Congrats to the host for winning the overall competition. On Sunday, I closed out the weekend with some studio work with Phil G., Tony Baines, and Tarrey Torae, for Phil G.'s upcoming album...HOT!! After the studio, I had an impromptu performance at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Shout out to Pastor Jenkins...back to work!! Have a Blessed One...

Sexytime

Well, last night I had a great time at the McCafe' event. It was a packed show and I literally had about a 2 ft radius for a stage....tiiiiight!!! But fun! After leaving the show I headed to the studio and got some work done in the lab. Got to cook up that heat. Now it's sexytime ; ) Tonight, come and check me out at the opening of Kai Lee Couture new lingerie line. It's going to a great time. Hope to see you there.Photobucket

Tonight at McCafe'

I'm back in the Chi after having a great time in KC...Again, much love to Park University! Tonight, if you're in the Chicago area you can check me out at McCafe's "Night at the Oasis." 5200 S. Lake Park from 6-8pm (McDonald's). Hope to see yall there...Peace!

Live in KC

Tonight, I'm performing Live at Park University outside of Kansas City of MO. If you're in the area, please come check me out. It's going to be a fun one!!Photobucket

Love!!

Much Love...Hope you're enjoying your Valentine's weekend. Pull those that are close, closer and cherish every moment. Me, I've been having a great weekend. I'm having a great time in NY working hard and staying busy. I've had two photoshoots, one with Andre Wright Jr. and the other with Rodney White & Arian Camilleri. Both were off the hook. I also linked up with Coodie & Chike down at CreativeControl.TV. I shot a video with my man Skotch and recorded two songs with Jus Ski and Stalley. We making it happen and it's feeling good. Got to keep it moving...Holla!!

New York!

I just touched down in NY and like always, it's great to be here. Had some great meetings so far and I'm looking forward to some photo/video shoots that I'm doing this weekend with Andre Wright Jr., Rodney White, and Warren Oliver. Yes siir...Got to keep it moving!! I'll keep you posted...

Latest & Greatest

What's up World!! It's been a busy week so far. Monday's "Chicago's House of Hope" was absolutely amazing. 10,000 people showed up to support and raise money for the people of Haiti. It truly warmed my heart to see our people come together for a much needed cause. It was also great to be apart of event where I had a chance to perform a new song called "Hold On" along with Tarrey Torae. Not to mention that Common, Lala Hathaway, Lee England Jr., Shirley Ceasar, Karen Clark Sheards, Bobby Jones, George Wilbourn, Damon Williams, and others did their thang!! Very special shout out to Pastor Jenkins, Rev. Meeks, and everyone who took part in organizing the event. From there it was off to Virginia. The airports were down, so I hoped on the road, fought through a blizzard and made it safely to Lexington, VA. There I had a chance to rock for Washington & Lee University. And when I say they showed love...MAN!!! Thanks W&L...Love yall much. And can't wait to come back...see yall next year.

Now, I'm off to New York...stay tuned!!

Chicago's Hope for Haiti

As we do all that we can to help the people of Haiti in their time of need, Chicago is stepping up once again to lend a helping hand. This proud city, which was founded by a Black Man of Haitian decent is coming together on February 8th, 2010 for a fundraiser and telethon. The event includes legends Common, Donald Lawrence & Co., Karen Clark Sheard, Lala Hathaway, George Wilborn, Tarrey Torae, Shirley Ceasar, Dr. Bobby Jones, and J. Ivy. Please spread the word and come out to do what you can to help...to help Haiti!!Photobucket

J. Ivy on Garrard McClendon Live

In case you missed it, I had the opportunity of performing and interviewing on CL-TV's Garrard McClendon Live! I truly had an amazing time kicking off Black History Month at the WGN studios. And if that wasn't enough, the old Bozo Show studio was right up the hall. Wow, back down memory lane... Special shout out to Jerry Riles and Lynneisha. Thank you all for the love! "Black History, Black Future!" 

History In The Making

Well the 1st month of the new decade ended on a good note. I had a great time performing at the Shrine with Lupe the other day and last night I had a fun performance with Lee Farmer and the Maurice Fitzgerald Experience at the Joynt. I'm looking forward to the next month, the next moment that I'm able to share my gift. Until then, let's be reminded that "History can't be confined to one month, because History is made each and every day..."

Also Tonight...

Also tonight, for those who are out earlier, you can check me out Live @ McCafe's Night at the Oasis. From 6-8pm at the McDonald's located at 3200 W. Roosevelt Ave. It's going to be a fun night. Come check me out!

Welcome!

What's going on World! I would like to take this time to welcome you to my new site. We're still making a few tweeks, but here I will keep you posted on upcoming shows, events, and the release date for my album "Here I Am!" Already it's been a busy year both personally and outside of my circle. From Martin Luther King Events I've participated in, where I had a chance to speak and perform for a lot of inspiring young people, to the devastation the World has witnessed in Haiti it's clear that these times have a lot in store. With that said, stay tuned and thank you all for you support. ps. Special shout out to Justin Brown for designing the site. You're the man!

Peace...

J. Ivy