“The Show” –Pre-During-Post

“The Show” –Pre-During-Post
Wow, is all I can really say. I apologize for my late blog since it has been over a week since our huge event on October 29th titled “The Show” featuring Mc Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and Dj D-Nice. We’re so appreciative of Hennessy and ALL their support! We also really want to thank the talent, who made this night so memorable, Dj D-Nice, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Slick Rick and dance groups The Groovaloos and World Famous. It was entertaining from the minute the doors opened to when “the Show” was over.
There was a lot that went into this night. The concept was conceived in July. We weren’t sure we had enough time to plan such a major event and get the sponsor dollars necessary to make this vision a reality; but as you know, we did it! Decks were being created left and right for different sponsors, our team of helpers were dispersed in the world of corporate waiting for the first bite. It was a challenging month to get sponsor’s being that the fiscal year was coming to a close the month our show was scheduled to go live. Before we knew it, sponsors were raising their eyebrows and interest spread. Conclusively, we were very excited to work with Hennessy. Hennessy is a luxury cognac, and we've always had a great respect for the type of event experience Hennessy has executed successfully over the last few years. Not to mention, the Honey Collective is a fan!
Production and planning was in full swing at the beginning of October. Yes, for those who attended our Esquire Mansion event with Hennessy, the day after is when we began production. This left us with less than a month to get everything together. Yes, the clock was ticking.
Talent booking, venue scouting, invites, hiring of the vendors, décor and budgets galore…it was on! Every little detail has to be tended to and we didn’t have much to time to do so. We quickly began hiring! Scetch of the Specialists assisted us with the invite, Rashida and Eque began working on the CD, Monica and began booking the musical talent, I began booking the dance talent and we still had to decide on a venue. Before long, we solidified the venue (thank you Misty and JP!) and we were off. Within the first week, we had decided on the mailer, it’s creative and copy. This seems like a simple task, but when so many parties must agree on the same entity…it slowly became a somewhat prolonged step in our multi-step process. Little tweaks here and little tweaks there, does the logo look right? Is it too busy? What do you think about the colors? Should we use music with the invite? With time, we all came to agreement on the mailer and it was delivered to our special invites.
The CDs were in production, the sets were being created, the slide shows were in motion, riders for the talent were executed, hotel reservations made, travel accommodated and the checklist began to slim…somewhat.
We luckily had people like Sarah Jabbari of SMJ Entertainment, Wendy Rose and Eugenia Marshall of Social Butterfly helping us enormously the day of the event. We had a number of people there that day helping and we really can’t express how thankful we are! We really couldn’t have done it without them! There was so much to be done. The event itself turned out like a masterpiece! It was a perfect storm and turned out just right. To be honest, I was in a whirl wind that day and didn’t have the opportunity to experience the night the way I wished…but none the less I know it was an exceptional night for so many.
For those who missed the event here’s what you missed.
World Famous from San Diego danced their asses off at the entrance of the event in front of the HUGE boom box blaring music. This was the beginning of “the show” experience. Everyone came in their freshest 88’ attire and was welcomed with a beautiful gold carpet representing “honey.” Celebrities and special guests graced this star driven event as publications were eager to grab photos and interviews. Prince, Ricky Bell, Yo-Yo, Raekwon, Mystro Clark, Rodney Perry, Dj Quik, the Jabbawockeez to name just a few were in attendance. The event provided a visual and auditory experience like no other event I’ve attended in LA. (Perhaps I’m biased) Artist – Flewnt was doing a live performance painting, and his work was featured across the wall. Guests were able to take a picture in front of a throwback back drop created by Phade, and the appetizers were delightful! The Show began around 11:30pm with the Groovaloos getting the party started! They ripped it on stage and the crowd went crazy. Soon after they finished their set, Dj D-Nice and Doug E Fresh got on the mic, accompanied by Mc Lyte and Slick Rick! It was out of control. People were waving their hands and the air and singing along to some of the greatest hits of all time. It was a night I think most will not forget.
The Honey Collective and Hennessy were also very proud to donate to Urban Farming. We met the owner at Prince’s house awhile back and were taken aback by their initiative and dedication to eradicate hunger around the world!
The night wasn’t over just yet. Eque and Rashida did the damn thang with the cds! ILL! The girls worked their asses off to make the delivery date and we’re so happy they did because everyone got to leave with a special gift from the Honey Collective.
We hope everyone had a good time and really words cannot express how thankful we are for all the support we’ve been given. Much thanks to Jeff and Shay of Brown Hot Events and Elisabeth from Hennessy!
Until next year……..Much love!

To View Videos Clips on U Tube click the links below:

The Honey Collective x Hennessey Show x http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bARjoPloVh4
Slick Rick X Doug Fresh - Slick rick lyricshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCgzAYrB_xY
Slick Rick x Doug Fresh At Vanguard in Los http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-267i19my8
Doug e Fresh Live At the Vanguard - La-di-da-di, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmBS48Xmz84
YoYo x Raekwon x Doug Fresh At Honey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl-z1WDR69g
D nice x Mclyte x Doug Fresh at the Honey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AefwKqplF5c
B Boy Breakers at The Honey Collective Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWEUI21bHXA
Doug e Fresh show x Honey Collectivehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0W44ZczBaA
The Honey Collective x Hennessey Art Display http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaIVV2BQoeA