Lu Hefner Pays Tribute to His Panamanian heritage at Panamanian Parade In New York!!

If you or may not know Lu Hefner is of Panamanian decent even though he is only half that does not stop him from paying tribute to his nationality. Hefner took himself to Franklin Ave. in Brooklyn where this parade took place October 12th. Brooklyn has been changing over the years with new chic and trendy shops popping up here and there. One thing that seems to never change is the annual Panamanian parade where marching bands come up from parts of the USA and from Panama. A visit to Franklin Ave. wouldn't be the same without stopping at Kelso’s for some delicious Panamanian food to enjoy. The loud banging of the drumline and the blaring trumpets called everyone within hearing distance to come out and celebrate Panamanian pride and culture. The Panamanian Veterans Marching Band started the parade off dressed in their sharp blue and white uniforms and soon followed by community groups. It’s always great to see the tradition and culture passed on from generation to generation. Ballet Folklorico had the cutest kids dressed in their polleras while the adult ladies showed off the intricate dresses. Then the crowd was treated to El Hogar Banda from Panama. They were very good and were soon followed by a group dancing to typical Panamanian music and a float with the beauty queen in a highly decorated costume. The best part of the parade started when the marching band from Maryland made their way up the parade route followed colorful costumes of the Ballet Folklorico Panamena. Arguably the best band to appear was the Banda Christana with their skillful baton twirlers and energetic drummers and bugle corp. They crowd loved them. Closing out the parade was the local pride of Brooklyn. The Panamanian Drum and Bugle Corp. It was tough to say which one was better since they were both excellent and well rehearsed. The end of the parade route was by a local school were the parade VIPs were on stage and the different bands performed for them. That was a lot of fun. As I made my way towards Eastern Parkway, the aroma of good food was all over the place. Everyone there was ready for the after parade party festivities…the good food and good music and good times. Hefner meet and greeted not only veterans from his country but big name politicians from there as well who took a liking to his very respectable manner in which he greeted them. Hefner is a great man especially of which who values culture especially his own. Stay tune for more on Hefner!!!

This Ain't A Silent Film But Hit City Records Winning With Charlie!!!

And here is where you will hear it first and indeed you will listen. Hit City Records has just brought on yet another producer on board to there roster with an amazing talent his versatility and abstract sound is a huge contribution that will deliver a unique alternative sound to the growing brand. Charles Pascal "CharlieBeatz" Born May 4th 1989 was raised in Brooklyn,New York Coming From a Trinidad background he has over 4 years experience behind building beats professionally from his home and at countless studios he has visited. Charlie has numerous influences for music listening to great artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, Eazy E and  influences for producers listening to great producers such as Heatmakers, Just blaze Dj Yella, Kanye West, J Dilla, Lex Luger, Harry Fraud, and Arab Muzik. Lu Hefner Says 'I really admire someone with a very strong work ethic this kid was very patient, persistent on getting my attention and once i listened to his material it doesn't take me long to figure out if someone has talent and a future in this industry and from my expertise he is going to have the long gevity to carry us into the future one of the things i loved was him saying he don't want to make music that's out now and thinking like that will keep me and my artists in the right direction and helping us continue to be trendsetters." Hefner was introduced to Charlie at a DJ-A-Star event yet another member on the Hit City roster and there is where they kicked off into what seems to be a very good business venture. Charlie was asked what was the difference between being a independent producer and now being signed his answer was "before i was working on the regular with upcoming artists but now its more official because i'm working with something growing something that's actually moving places in this industry" He also mentioned a situation he went through listening to a beat of his and hey his music definitely bumps if you get head while your listening to it. Charlie definitely puts his all into his beats when asked his most personal in dept beats created he answered with titles such "hard life" ice cream" and  "summertime". Alot more is to come from Charlie who is now a working producer on Hit City Records, he is now also producing tracks finishing off Hefner's upcoming mixtape " Your Girls Favorite Rapper She Don't Need No One Else" and lets just say a movie is in the making and this wont be a silent film with Charlie!