Music: Lady Gaga

Most of thought Kanye was off his rocker when he said some months ago that Lady Gaga was the new Madonna. Y’all were like, Lady Who??? Yeah, I know! I dug her first couple of songs. But I’m gay, and this stereotype is true, GAY MEN LOVE POP LOVE MUSIC! I mean Poker Face was in heavy rotation in 2-chome and the children were getting their lives!

It’s taken the rest of you a while to get in to her. She’s out there! Waaaaaay out there, like from the Oort Cloud! And that’s before you even really notice what she’s wearing, which is a best described as a hodge-podge of Madonna-inspired 80’s punk, ultra-modern European haute couture and apparently the Spring/Summer line of her home planet’s hottest fashion designer whose name can’t be properly expressed in any written Earth language but sounds alot like “Bob”. There’s also of course the matter of her live performances which are nothing if not intense. Still, all that aside, y’all can’t deny her sheer brilliance. I mean, at the end of the day, she can actually sing!

In her latest video, she combines the hottest Sea Monkey fashions, a bit of MJ’s (May the King rest in peace) Thriller, and more intergalactic haute couture than any three fashionistas styled personally by Kanye the God could shake a stick at!

You’ve seen it before, but I KNOW you want to see it again!

Fame Monster

Resident Extraordinaire: Aleksandar Dragicevic

I haven’t done one of these in a good, long while so I thought it was about that time to bring y’all another one of the City’s uber-talented resident extraordinaires. Previously, I served up the Polish sensation, Przemek; my own cocohime, Miss Mo; and last but never least, my tranny godmother, Anthony. This go ’round I want to serve up another helping of Eastern European genius, and dare I say, sexiness!

I can’t remember when or where we actually met for the first time, but it seems like I heard of him, this character referred to only by the name of his superstar diva idol, for ages. Needless to say, I was anticipating meeting some super-duper die hard fan whose entire existence is a tribute to his diva idol (envision all those Michael Jackson impersonators sliced up to look like MJ – may he rest in peace – or pretty much every third Black dude impersonating his favorite rapper impersonating Tony Montana). When we did end up meeting though, I was pleasantly surprised, and almost disappointed even.

The man I ended up meeting was instead an absolute sweetheart of a man named Aleksandar, or Alex for short. And did I mention he’s gorgeous? What is it about Eastern European men!?!

Born in the former Republic of Yugoslavia, this Serbian sensation is a long-time resident of the City Under Red Sun. And like so many other of my circle of acquaintances here, he is also an uber-talented artist, videographer to be exact, who draws his inspiration from theology (yes, theology, you heathens!) and technology. His vision, he describes, is a re-creation of reality with the freedom of abstraction. He says, “it is all about creating sense out of the nonsense and then gong back to nonsense.” If you follow my blog for real, then you’ve already seen his brilliance in the fabulous. When I asked what can people expect from him in the future, he forwarded me this!

ENJOY! Or as they say in the City Under Red Sun, douzo!!

And if you haven’t gotten into the Tranny Trash Burgers, do it! DO IT NOW!!!

For my more of Alex’s tranny fab video work, check out my previous post here!!!

Tranny Trash Burgers

Sure, I’ve been out to the random joint here or there, or for a cocktail or 10 in Ni-chome with the boys. But I haven’t REALLY hit the scene in quite a while. (I did go to one party where I met a very interesting character I’ll call “Pharrell Fan” but more on that in a different post.) Blame it on the recession! Indeed…

In my absence though, the City Under Red Sun has been taken over! Taken over, I tell you!!! Like when General Zod and his crew went and wrecked shop all up and through Metropolis! But there aren’t three, there are FIVE of them! Not since Godzilla emerged from the ocean has the City faced such a threat!

Ladies and gents (and everything in between), behold your negation! Behold, Miss Kisstress, Lady Pussy L’Amour, Princess Katarzena D’Porte, Countessa Vershuka Horkova and Captain Nonke, AKA the Tranny Trash Burgers.

Luckily for all of us – Natives and Residents alike – these devastating divas are less concerned with murder and mayhem and world domination. And more concerned with obscenely outrageous fabulousness. Your President (or Prime Minister) will not have to bow before them. Instead, they might “bow” before him. LOL All, except Captain Nonke, that is ’cause nonke don’t get down like that.

And here they are doing what they do best…

In addition to terrorizing the populace,  the TTB’s are also hitting the small screen! Peep the outrageousness! (courtesy of the Baltic Bombshell AKA Genkiserb – Thanks, babes!)

Tranny Outrageousness After the Jump

Resident Extraordinaire: Anthony Moynihan

So I took my Brother Pat, who was here visiting, up to Ageha for party. It was a yet another drunk night in which the details are all a blur. But I remember at some point I was cornered by two very beautiful ummmm, “women”. At first we were talking about my frat brand, but then the conversation turned to piercings. “Do you have any piercings?” ummm… she asked. “Yeah,” I replied. I can’t remember know how I was convinced to show them. I was drunk so I prolly didn’t need very much convincing at all, but right there in the middle of Ageha I pulled out my joint and showed them my piercing. Let Anthony tell it, he was in love with me from that very moment! (But then again, isn’t everyone! LMAO)

We exchanged numbers and it was only after 3 months of emailing back and forth that I realized that the “woman” I met was actually a man!!! Yeah, I’m slow but if you see how beautiful and fabulous Tranny, as he’s most affectionately known, is as a woman you’d be inclined to forgive my country-boy dense-ness.

We became fast friends! Hitting all the fabulous parties, meeting all the beautiful people, experiencing the city as absolute rockstars. A native of London, he’s been here in the City 13+ years now, and as a fashion designer, stylist, interior designer, party host and all around diva idol, he knows EVERYONE (and just about everything)! But more importantly, EVERYONE knows HIM! He’s the archetypal Resident Rockstar Extraordinaire, and my 先輩 [sempai: mentor].

All the many outrageously fabulous (and fabulously outrageous) parties aside, he’s a true angel-heart, who’s taught me so much about being true to myself and living my life in abundance. He’s helped me find my own inner fabulousness and showed me by living example how to live boldly in it. And then, when my world turned upside down last year, he was there to help me pull it all together. And it’s for that I’m eternally grateful.

I could go on and on about just how absolutely amazing Anthony is as a person, an artist and a friend. He’s just that kinda spirit that not only commands that kinda adoration but inspires everyone he meets. Yes, I stan for him!!!

This is waaaay LONG overdue! But yea….

I love you, Tranny! XOXO
Tranniliciousness After the Break!

Diva: A Reason (or Two) to Stan

I stans hard for Kanye!

Wanting to get it in (IMMEDIATELY) with Kanye has nothing to do with him being gay (or not). It’s a creative genius thing really. I mean, the man is a f-ing creative genius!!! If Jay-Z is our generation’s Sinatra and B is our Tina Turner, Kanye has to be like our generation’s Prince or Rick James! So he’s either gonna turn you out with just a look in his eye, or he’s gonna smack you, tie you up and beat you for three days! How could you deny him? World, I wonder… WHY WON’T YOU LET THIS MAN BE GREAT? Really??? LMAO

I mean, my man is from the 24th century for real. And Captain Kirk ain’t got anything on Kanye. We got him walking on the moon one minute and the next minute he’s giving us the raw and unadulterated fever. Peep how he even recruited the alien queen to star in his video… got her all paranoid! GENIUS!!!

What Are Your Super Powers?

Continuing from the last post, we all have superpowers. Certainly, here in the City Under Red Sun I have mine…. but what are yours?

Viddies From Around the World

While I’m in the mood to post viddies, I might as well post these too. Not necessarily representative of the City Under Red Sun mind you, but if my life here in the City were a movie these would be good candidates for the soundtrack. You know, right at the part were the hero (read: moi) gets it together and hits the scene again.

Here’s just a lil bit of what’s giving me life right now. (I wish some folks wouldn’t be such stingy bastards and lemme embed – love that word – what I want! Hell, I’m trying to hype their joints!)

Anyway, you already know the first joint HAS to be from my diva idol!

And if you don’t know Röyksopp, get your international music game up (waaay up) and get into them ASAP!!!

J-Music (Favorite) Videos

My postings have been pretty heavy lately. That’s not necessarily a bad thing – the fabulous times don’t last always. Good thing is though, neither do the bad! As my Momma would say, “Joy comes in the morning!” But let me not get to preaching… LOL. G-d knows I got a testimony!

The resident rockstar extraordinaire will return! More fabulous than ever too! Just let me work through this right here. In the meantime though, I want to post some of my favorite J-music viddies. Let me know if you like them! Let me know if you have your own favorite!

More viddies after the break

Resident Extraordinaire: Monique Dehaney

I feel like I don’t do enough stanning on here! I mean the City is full of amazing talents, and I seem to know more than my fair share of them. These folk do big things in the city for sure. And on a personal level, they inspire me to live and live more fully. These people give me life! So every now and again, I’m gonna highlight one of these resident extraordinaires here on my blog. It’s been a looong time since I wrote about the insanely talented Przemek Sobocki. You can check his blog in my blogroll!

Today, I want to turn your attention to my friend and lil’ sister Miss Mo’! I distinctly remember the first time we really met. I laughed when she almost busted her ass. And she hated my guts! In typical fashion though, my better nature shined through. I put her on at my job, and we spent the next 6 months working together and becoming friends.

Hailing from MoBay, Jamaica, shawty is a mad talented singer. And she often blessed the office with her melodic voice. The Japanese staff might disagree… they were NOT fans though. There were no better office fights than those between her and the Overlords. But that never stopped her. In the end they gave her the slip, but you can’t keep a bad b—- down!

In addition to killing the mic, Miss Mo’ also puts on some of the hottest parties and events in the City. Mostly recently, she put on the play Enuf which I just just posted on and which was also featured in the Metropolis.  She’s one of the very, very few people that can get me out of the gay ghetto! And that’s a feat in itself. I mean, me? Partying with the Straights? Ummmm, yeah…. (I did have to totally flame out one event though with the Seaman! Sorry, mama! LMAO)

Whether shawty is signing or hosting a party, she is where you want to be. Did I mention that she know’s EVERYBODY? She does!!!

For more info on Miss Mo’ and here parties check out her site: M&U Entertainment

Also peep here performance of Estelle’s joint No Substitute Lover!
Pics of the beautiful Miss Mo’ after the break

Enuf

Saturday was a crazy night of which, fortunately for me, there are no pictures! As crazy as it was though, the night ended on a good note when Half J came and ate breakfast with me and my friends. Now that was brave! One, because he doesn’t speak English. But two, because my friends and I were engaged in a very ummm…. lively conversation on preferred sexual activities. For the record, I like…. LMAO

Anyway, I pulled myself out of bed to go see Miss Mo’ and M&U Entertainment’s performance of Enuf, an adaptation of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. I remember when Miss Mo’ came up with the idea while working the office, and I’ve been hearing her go on and on about it for weeks. Not to mention, the countless emails! LOL I kid! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. The play featured Miss Mo’ of course, but also the fabulous (and fabulously) Miss Eboni, Miss Shatyia, Miss Meco, Miss Dilya, Miss Michaela, Miss Pernais and Miss Abbi. The girls put on a great show. Big ups to all the ladies, but special props to Miss Pernais who straight killed the part of Lady in Purple! It was nice and I didn’t regret at all being hungover and tired as hell. In addition to the play, there were some musical and lyrical acts as well for good measure. The guys were good, but for once I was actually noticing how beautiful these women are!

Enuf pics after the break