Earlier in the week, 25 Magazine, AimerAmour.com, and Howard University’s chapter of Endustry Power Players cosponsored the Urban Media Panel, an event that brought the East Coast’s blogging elite to Howard’s campus. Representatives from Concrete Loop, The Jasmine Brand, ReadysetDC, The Smugger, Fab Empire, and DC to BC joined forces to hip students to the media industry. The turnout was splendid. Young people from Howard’s campus and beyond came out to hear words from the masterminds behind some of their favorite blogs. The panel lasted about two hours, and soon after it ended every man present flocked to his Twitter page to talk about the dope event. People were inspired. Connections were made. Resumes and business cards were exchanged.

The Urban Media Panel certainly set the tone for how the rest of 2011 will be for 25 Mag.

#EPIC #dopeonastick

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If you live in New York, you need to be there. #thatisall

Words by Aja Johnson

On Monday March 22nd, Radio personality Jeannie Jones “The Kitty of the City” hosted the release party for former Day 26 member, Que Mosley’s debut mixtape The Que Files. The event was held at Recess Lounge in Washington, D.C. Guests mingled to old school and new R&B and hip-hop and watched a video of Que, until the star of the show arrived. The district’s own DJ Quicksilva spun Que’s mixtape on turntables, while former America’s Best Dance Crew competitors Beat Ya Feet Kings entertained the crowd with their dance moves.

Que said his mixtape is “set-up material for the album,” and to just “enjoy it.” The Que Files is filled with club joints such as his new single “Shake Dat.” But his song “Well Overdue,” addresses his naysayers. “You didn’t even have the decency to say it to my face/you claim you couldn’t find me but you know just where I stay,” is a line from “Well Overdue,” possibly referring to how Day 26 broke the news to him via letter that he was no longer apart of the group.

Aside from his new mixtape, Que has a new reality show coming soon with his “special friend” Dawn Richard, formerly a member of Danity Kane and is now with Diddy’s new group Dirty Money. The show will be aired on MTV.

The Que Files is available here for free download.

Look out for 25 magazine’s video interview with Que at his release party soon.

Amber rose offered $20,000 for an appearance at noteworthy DC club.

Washington, D.C.’s infamous club LOVE reportedly offered Kanye’s latest arm candy, Amber Rose $20,000 for her appearance at their anniversary celebration last Friday, Dec. 11. The buzzed-cut bombshell receives on average $12,000 for her frequent party appearances.

Shouts to Talk of DC!

25 Magazine hosts prohibition party to celebrate the repeal of the 18th Amendment.

Repealing the 18th Amendment made drinking legal in the United States. Join 25 Magazine this Saturday as we come together and celebrate at the Local 16 on U Street! 18+ are all welcome, but you must be 21+ to drink.

Come, drink (if you’re 21+), and be merry!

Buy, trade and sell your kicks at this season’s round of DunksXChange events.

Steer clear of knock-offs and shady ebay auctions at the new and vintage mano y mano sneaker sale. DXC hits most major cities this fall and winter, check it out!