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Ms. Icey’s Kitchen and Bar Returns with Refreshed Menu and Design, But Same Hip Energy
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen and Bar, a foodie-cult favorite thanks to its southern, Caribbean, and cajun influences, will officially relaunch Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a 3-month hiatus. Located in Decatur, one of Atlanta’s most thriving neighborhoods, Ms. Icey’s will return with the same young and hip energy that drew local Atlantan’s and visitors weekly, but with a refreshed menu and design boasting a new level of modern sophistication.
Now in its 4th year, Ms. Icey’s has evolved into a modern restaurant, featuring an updated menu and crafted cocktails inspired by the Caribbean culture. New menu offerings will include a red snapper prepared three ways; escovitch-style, roasted, or steamed with a banana leaf, curry goat and chicken, and jerk steak and jerk pork chops, and fresh ackee and saltfish. Returning menu items will include the infamous chicken and waffles with house-made praline butter, and the cornbread served in a warm skillet topped with blueberry jam and bourbon praline butter. There will also serve a new crafted cocktail menu featuring a curated collection of martini’s, frozen drinks, and more.
“We’re super excited to return. We miss the energy from our guests. We’re very proud of the fact that we’re able to deliver great service, amazing food & cocktails, and an even better atmosphere,” stated Tasha Cyril, one of the Ms. Icey’s Kitchen and Bar’s partners. “This is a hard combination to master and we’re really glad we’re able to set the standard for our guests.”
Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated restaurant openings for 2022, the relaunch of Ms. Icey’s will be a continuation of a high-energy dining experience that merges southern hospitality with a New York ambiance. Curating great vibes with classic hip hop and R&B, Ms. Icey’s is guaranteed to see its fair share of socialites and Atlanta A-listers based on the group’s success of the ever popular restaurant concept APT. 4B.
Owned and managed by hospitality vets Tasha Cyril, Clive Ruddock, Yusef Walker, Sopeak Pang, Glenn Wilson, and Sim Walker, Ms. Icey’s is a black-owned restaurant originally created to pay homage to the women who inspired the group to come together. Ms. Icey’s opened its doors for the first time back in March 2018, during Women’s History Month. The original concept and name around the restaurant is a combination of Sim’s and Yusef’s late grandmother, “Icelyn Walker”, and each owner’s childhood fondest memories stemming from their unique backgrounds in New York, St. Lucia, Cambodia, and Jamaica.
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen and Bar “The Relaunch” will officially open to the public, Thursday, March 17, 2022. For more information about hours of operation and reservations, please visit www.msiceys.com.
Connect with Ms. Icey’s on social media @msiceyskitchen
Our Program Director had a chance to connect with one of the Owners, Tasha Cyril, virtually todiscuss the re-grand opening. The interview can be found HERE.
News: Dr. EnQi Discusses The Impact Of The Enqi Cycle On Our Cells
The renowned and well-respected Dr. EnQi is back with yet another informative, must-read article educating the masses on the Enqi Cycle. He also discusses melanin and water and how they power our cells. Tap in below for the full article.
Enqis Cycle or Water Melanin Cycle is being positioned as the Primary reaction sequence in biochemistry. If this is true this may be the most important discovery of the Century. Water and Melanin function as coupled crystal oscillators in a tesla coil or maybe it may be easier for you to see them as one super biological resonant circuit where the Coherent Domain in water functions as a pseudo capacitor and the melanin functions as a pseudo inductor. Sound and Mechanical waves were the primary sources of energy that early cellular water used to create free “electrons” for biochemistry.
WATER HAD TO CREATE ITS OWN CELLULAR ENERGY TO POWER BIOCHEMISTRY BEFORE ALL OF THE COMPLEX CELLULAR ARCHITECTURE. Sound was the only abundant source of energy for that job and the relationship of water to sound and sound to the development of proteins has been completely overlooked in WESTERN SCIENCE AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHY. That may be the biggest mistake ever made in science at least in terms of biology (LIVING BIOCHEMISTRY), we must realize that all life was built around that relationship of sound and water. The reason we mention the name Nikola Tesla is that he stood alone in his focus on developing science thru sound (scalar waves), so here I will loosely quote him discussing the “goofy” guys of his time “you may have won today BUT THE FUTURE IS MINE”. The future is our family!
You are definitely correct if you are thinking “If EnQi is right then all of our known biochemistry must shift”! The answers are in every textbook and article written on The Krebs Cycle, The Citric Acid Cycle, The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle, and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway. All of the above have been written without the role of Melanin as an oversight or because of scientific racism, either way, THE BOOKS MUST BE RE-WRITTEN AND YOU ARE AT THE START OF THAT!
Eumelanin Pigment (Amorphous Carbon Protein Like Compound) gave cells an advantage in producing energy for the cell however, this increase ran by increasing the speed at which water molecules could separate and create spin. Hydrogen Gas and free electrons have gone unnoticed primarily because the ability of cells to harness this energy relies on Melanin and also because the internal conditions must be right to produce the energy as well as utilize this pathway. This energy system is unlike the FOOD (carbon bond chain) BASED a.t.p. production, where all that is required is food. This newly discovered system is actually hindered by food more specifically sugar or sweet carbohydrates, the system is even hindered by lacking peace of mind.
This factor of foodstuffs and stress to hinder the primary system combined with the “fluid” nature of melanin’s structure and black hole-like nature, have kept this ancient primary energy system well hidden until now. We believe this system may be stimulated or modulated by Beta Endorphin.
We based our understanding of the hierarchy not only on the Geometry of the Cell and the ability of Melanin to facilitate the Structure of Water into “cytoplasm” but also on the relationship of NAD. Melanin can literally feed and regulate the Mitochondria in the absence of “Food”.
Melanin has been demonstrated to have a 400% increase in ability to reduce NADH after being “charged” by Light including Ionizing Radiation. It is my guess that melanin is responsible for our cells “capturing” Mitochondria in the first place, I believe Melanin’s ability to feed Mitochondria directly is what made our cells a suitable home for our guest to fall in love with and never want to leave.
Cortisol has a negative effect on the EnQi Cycle so we theorize that stress in Anti EnQi Cycle and that Love is Pro EnQi Cycle. Love and Laughter seem to promote Beta Endorphin which in turn seems to activate Melanin just like Sunlight. We theorize that when you are studying a subject you really passionate about, playing with your children, having amazing sex, enjoying a great workout, or any other activity that you get wrapped up into that seems to make the time fly, you have activated the Enqi Cycle.
Cancer Research on Mitochondria must stop immediately and divert money to understanding the relationship of Melanin, Melanosomes, and Melanocytes to the function of Mitochondria and the homeostasis of the nucleus. Really the list of associated sciences that must change is too lengthy to put here!!! Just think mtDNA & nDNA depend on Melanin to function, WTF!!!! Melanin regulates the ENTIRE IMMUNE SYSTEM via NAD to NRF2 and all of the Anti Aging science that revolves around Sirtuins…. yeah Sirtuins are regulated via NAD. I want a Nobel Peace Prize for this work but I’ll settle for steady cash apps lol…
Keep this in mind if you wanna imagine the magnitude of Racism in science, NRF2 controls over 1000 genes turning on or off, if these are regulated by melanin in the cell can you imagine how many babies are born with defects, how many people are told they have a genetic disease that can’t be cured because science is so racist they will turn a blind eye to the controller of these genes.
Vitamin B3 is credited with being able to reverse age, change health, restore energy levels, etc… but it’s listed as an energy carrier this should’ve prompted people to wanna know what’s behind B3. Sidebar we use Purple Phaze for B3 and many many other melanogenic properties.
We further theorize that the well-known FORGOTTEN MEAL SYNDROME where you are so high energy, in such good spirits, and absorbed in what you are doing is simply because you are pulling energy from the Enqi Cycle. We surmise that this Forgotten Meal Syndrome is also a part of the Time Flys Syndrome where we lose track of time because we are so locked into what we are doing. Yes, we can and many of us have forgotten to eat and lost track of time due to stress, infection, depression, drugs, alcohol, etc… HOWEVER WE ALSO REMEMBER BEING CHILDREN AND PLAYING OUTSIDE, OR OUR FAVORITE GAME, OR AS ADULTS JUST LOCKED INTO THE PASSION OF SOMETHING WE LOVE…
LOSING TRACK OF TIME AND FORGETTING TO EAT IN THE LIGHT OF LOVE & LAUGHTER, IS OUR BODY’S ANCIENT ENERGY SYSTEM. THIS IS A LARGE PART OF OUR BODY’S ANCIENT HEALING SYSTEM.
Fear and Stress are ancient bad guys that are associated with the Food system, Lack is their child. Love and Laughter are the ancient good guys and Abundance is their child. Knowing and Intuition are a way of living your life just as much as Fear of the Unknown is a way of living, the choice is yours however so too is the associated BIOCHEMISTRY NEUROCHEMISTRY that comes with each Choice.
We want to also impress upon you that THE ENQI CYCLE is also the science behind how WORDS & THOUGHTS affect BLACK PEOPLE more than anyone else. We are more emotional because melanin controls our Reward and Emotional centers in the brain, water absorbs words and thoughts and then translates them into our Melanin system. This Advanced Pigment System makes us more vulnerable to sound and light as well as opioid, cocaine, and sugar addiction.
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Dumi Right Declares We Need To “Stay Focused” (Video & Interview)
Dating back to the golden era of Hip Hop, Dumi right has been showing off his mastery as emcee/songwriter/performing artist/cultural ambassador. His new single/video release is no exception and serves as an empowering reminder to “Stay Focused.” The track is produced by KHz Pro and features Outspoken and Sykotek. Before indulging in the video check out the full interview below with Dumi Right where he shares some inside scoop about the video, his role in Hip Hop, upcoming endeavors, and more.
“With so much going on in the world in the grip of a global pandemic, it is easy to be overwhelmed and lose focus. This head-nodding track serves as a call to action and a reminder that we should always rise to the challenge, even if the odds seem insurmountable. It also speaks to bridging the gap between generations to help propel us to a brighter Afro Futuristic plane. As the chorus implores, “Focus on the challenges we’re facin’, Music that’ll spark elevation, Trying to change the current situation, Building with the next generation…”
MJ: For those who might be unfamiliar with Dumi Right, let’s begin by introducing you. Your history in Hip Hop dates to Zimbabwe Legit, one of the first Hip Hop groups in Africa to receive global recognition. How did that experience pave the way for you as an emcee, songwriter, and performing artist?
Dumi: When I first came out, all I wanted was for the world to hear the story of a young dude from Africa, a “brother from the Mother” that had been drawn to the power and magnetism of Hip Hop. Back in 1992, my group Zimbabwe Legit dropped a groundbreaking EP that included production from Black Sheep’s Mr. Lawnge and DJ Shadow. Since then, I’ve remained deeply immersed in the art and culture performing domestically and internationally and recording critically acclaimed albums and unique projects. I like to live by the phrase, “Don’t let your past be brighter than your future” so I was never one to rest on my laurels. Even though back then we were written up in Billboard magazine, The Source, and yeah even “Word Up! Magazine” that I read from cover to cover admiring my favorite rap stars like the Biggie lyric says, I knew that if I didn’t keep pushing and keep moving, I could easily fall off. When we first got started, international Hip Hop was by no means at the scale that it is today. There wasn’t a well-defined blueprint on how to make the connection between Hip Hop in other parts of the world and what was going on in the US at the time, and so I had to navigate and learn by trial-and-error style. I loved the fact that we could give voice to a whole segment of the culture that many people may not have been familiar with and bring a unique perspective and view of the world through the music. Also coming out at that time meant that I was a de facto ambassador of sorts, representing a bunch of people like myself. That meant I had to come correct and make a mark because a lot of eyes were watching, and I felt the weight of people who were counting on me to be successful. Having that pressure from the get-go gave me the drive and perseverance to realize that failure wasn’t an option and that I always needed to put my best foot forward. You don’t realize at the time the impact what you do might have, but hearing from people how that initial splash was an inspiration is definitely humbling and very deeply appreciated.
MJ: You are not only respected as an emcee but also as a cultural ambassador. How did that role come into fruition? How does it tie into your music?
Dumi: Coming out of the international scene, I have always had a desire to connect with artists from all over the globe. Knowing how Hip Hop culture influenced and inspired me growing up and so I understood how important it was to build bridges and community globally. As a result, for many years I worked on collaborations, projects, and initiatives that involved artists from countries around the world. I later heard about a formal opportunity to practice many of the things I had been doing already, by teaching Hip Hop overseas through a program called Next Level. A DJ friend of mine had participated in the first edition of that program and he told me that it was amazing and that I needed to apply. I did and was selected to teach emceeing in Thailand a few years ago. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my music career and even my life in general. It was an extension of the work that I had been doing but it also allowed me to build with up-and-coming emcees and teach the principles of Hip Hop and performing as well as learn more about Thai culture and the people. It was an affirmation that I was doing meaningful work and strengthened my resolve to continue to be a global connector and bring artists together through music.
MJ: Your latest video “Stay Focused” features Outspoken and Sykotek with production by KHz Pro. Before we dive into the content of the video, tell us how everyone linked up with each other. The filming aspect alone of the video is incredible.
Dumi: Outspoken is one of my favorite emcees from Zimbabwe. He has insightful rhymes that address the times, and he is a very versatile artist. I have performed with him when his group visited the US and we collaborated on a previous song and video. My homie Khz cooked up this head-banging track and as I was formulating an idea of what I wanted to do with it, I realized he’d be the perfect artist to collaborate with on it. He also works quickly, and the finished product is always dope. I was introduced to Sykotek by a mutual friend and really liked the way he rhymed and the way he seamlessly transitioned between languages. He raps in English but can stop on a dime and start spitting in Ndebele and he’s got crazy skills doing both. Also having previously done a song called “Doin’ Damage in My Native Language” it seemed appropriate to have him carry the torch and represent that here. In addition, the three of us had collaborated last year on a Covid-19 awareness song for a project that a counterpart was putting together. That song “In These Days and Times” turned out well and our styles complimented each other so I felt we needed to do it again for this. We are all in different countries, Outspoken in Harare, Zimbabwe; Sykotek was in Johannesburg, South Africa at the time and I am based in Washington, DC but we were able to get on the same page and record music first and then later the video to bring the “Stay Focused” concept together.
MJ: What was the inspiration behind “Stay Focused”? Did the video meet/exceed your expectations?
Dumi: The song basically talks about following through on what your goals are despite distractions, setbacks, or roadblocks. It also speaks to connecting with the next generation to build a stronger community and change sub-optimal situations or circumstances that we might find ourselves in. The beat slapped so hard that I knew I needed something high energy to match it. I did a couple different things for the chorus but then I thought it would be dope to switch it up and have someone else rock the hook and summarize the whole concept. I loved what Outspoken did with it and that set the stage for everything else. I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to pull off a video given our different geographic locations, but the guys were all keen to try it out and made plans to record their footage and send it to me for editing. Another longtime friend and collaborator by the name of Magee offered to edit it all together and he did it seamlessly like the pro that he is. The footage was shot in 3 different countries, and he took the challenge of weaving the story together and he did an amazing job. It exceeded all expectations for me even though I know he’s a wizard with video. He’s directed and edited a lot of African Hip Hop music videos but also works in the field so has edited numerous films and documentaries, so it was certainly within his realm of capability, and it shows.
MJ: It seems at times music that offers empowerment and motivation that wake up and stimulate our core and minds, has fallen by the wayside. As an emcee and cultural ambassador, what is your blueprint to ensure “Stay Focused” doesn’t take a back seat to the monotony that is being saturated on the airwaves and in communities?
Dumi: The first thing for me is not being influenced by the flavor of the month trends prevailing in the industry. Understanding who I am and what my authentic and unique voice is means I can exercise the freedom to not go along with whatever is trendy now and stay focused on my grind and the work that I’m trying to do. I also know that saying something in music might mean it might not be highlighted in those mainstream circles so finding alternative outlets and audiences to amplify the messages that we’re dropping and spread the word about what we’re doing. I focus on non-typical music outlets but also leverage the global Hip Hop community to find the eyes and ears that appreciate that raw and true Hip Hop sound and lyrics. Like-minded people are out there, you just have to find them. I do work in Hip Hop education and so this type of music also finds receptive audiences in those types of forums as well. And a wise man once said, “Market and promote, and you gotta hope, that the product is dope” (word to Q-Tip), so to begin with I always make sure that I put forth dope music with beats and rhymes that people are going to want to listen to. If you have a great product, when the audience hears it, they can’t help but appreciate it. I also lean on my network of international collaborators to help carry the messages to fans in their areas that would dig it but I otherwise might not be able to reach on my own. So essentially building an ecosystem of progressive Hip Hop on our own, knowing that we can’t count on support from the mainstream. Doing things beyond just music like workshops and panels also helps to build that community and work to “try to change the current situation” besides just dropping records. Hopefully, through all these combined efforts a major impact will be felt.
MJ: Can you share with audiences and fans what they can expect from Dumi Right in 2022? New music, more collaborations, and/or other endeavors on the radar?
Dumi: While finishing up my next solo album, I ended up inking a deal with a label in the UK to re-issue one of my prior albums on limited-edition vinyl. That will drop later this year via Chopped Herring Records. I feel like folks that cop vinyls are some of the biggest supporters and truest fans and of course, that includes many DJs, so I am thrilled that we’re going to be able to make that happen. The biggest news though is the impending launch of my new website dumiright.com very soon and a brand-new solo album, Dumi Right – Foreword to the Future. I’m real amped about this as it has been a long time coming but it has some pure heat on it. Guest artists include Chubb Rock, Speech from Arrested Development, YZ, El Da Sensei, Breez Evahflowin’, Kev Brown (on production), Emskee, and more. I had an artist in South Africa draw some ill Afro-Futuristic artwork. It will drop also on limited vinyl first and then go on all the streaming platforms thereafter. We’re putting the finishing touches on it and working on the marketing and distribution plan.
MJ: Take this time to share anything else with the world of Hip Hop…
Dumi: I just served as an executive producer and artist on a compilation series, Stop Shooting Vol 1 and 2 that features emcees and producers from all over the world speaking out about gun violence and police brutality. Lots of exciting music on those two volumes including a new single called “Global Love Warming” that includes a chorus sung by Aloe Blacc. There are so many great artists on it and they all bring very unique perspectives and styles to the table so it’s refreshing to hear…Please subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/dumirightmusic and follow me on Instagram, FB, and Twitter for all the latest scoop.
Connect with Dumi Right
Instagram: @dumiright
Facebook: @dumirightmusic
YouTube: https://youtube.com/dumirightmusic
Bandcamp: https://phmusic.bandcamp.com
Dionne Warwick says she’s still ‘waiting for a response’ from Nicki Minaj and Tasha Cobbs
In a recent conversation from her New Jersey home, Warwick, casually attired in a beige knit cap and plaid shirt, talked frankly with USA TODAY about Vegas, gospel music and the joy in just being yourself.
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The Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death Box Set Announced
The 25th anniversary deluxe reissue is out June 10
According to Pitchfork.com, The Estate of Christopher Wallace has announced a super deluxe box set of the Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 sophomore album Life After Death, as Complex notes. It’s due out June 10 through Bad Boy, Rhino, and Atlantic Records. The box set consists of the original album and 12″ releases of “Hypnotize,” “Mo Money Mo Problems,” “Sky’s the Limit,” and “Nasty Boy.” It also includes a commemorative booklet with rare photos, liner notes by Pitchfork contributor Sheldon Pearce, and commentary from team members who worked on the original release.
The Life After Death box set is part of a larger celebration in honor of what would have been Biggie Smalls’ 50th birthday this year. The year-long campaign, titled “Sky’s the Limit: A Year Celebrating the Legacy of the Notorious B.I.G.,” will also include the release of an “enhanced digital version” of Life After Death, online events, 4k upgrades of his entire video catalog on YouTube, and “additional surprises.”
In 2020, the Notorious B.I.G. was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Diddy. The late rapper was honored by Jay-Z, Nas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his family for the occasion. Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell, a documentary about the Notorious B.I.G.’s early life and ascendance to rap superstardom, hit Netflix last spring.
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