Walk to End LU?US

So, I am officially back in New York City after going on a personal and spiritual hiatus in Albuquerque, New Mexico where my mother's side of the family owns property.  I almost did NOT come back home, lol, but had way too many pending responsibilities and tasks to complete.

On Saturday, May 18th, 2013 I participated in the Walk to End Lupus with my very close friends and supporters.  I have not shared this with you all on my blog, but in March, right before I sought refuge in Albuquerque, I was diagnosed with Lupus.  Being affected by this disease that took almost 3 years to diagnose, I decided I wanted to make it into a positive experience for myself and get involved with the cause while networking and surrounding myself with people who were supportive of me.  The walk began at the South Street Seaport and went on into the Brooklyn Bridge's half point and whipped back around to the seaport.  The entire time we were cheered on by other people impacted by this disease. I grew to understand that I was not alone.  On the day of the walk we raised $500.00 as a team.  However, I will be accepting donations year round because, next year, I anticipate multiplying my fundraising times three!!

I would like to give a shot out to my very good friend Raquel Rodriguez and the Clinton Hills Community over at Public School 11.  Together, they helped raise the most money for the walk.  The children came together to give back to the cause and developed character through contributing to something outside of themselves.  You guys ROCK!!  To learn about my journey with Lupus or to make a contribution to the cause please visit my Lupus Donor Page ASAP!

In the meantime, I am also preparing for my first music video ever to my single "Runway" which is scheduled to come out top of this summer.  As a result, lots of photo shoots, networking and getting ready to take my music to the NEXT LEVEL!  We are still recruiting designers for this video as we are going for a Guiness Book of World Record attempt as the video with the most looks on one person-->ME... lol.  Oh man, I love to play dress up so this is going to be SUPER FUN.  We have already nailed over 100 up and coming designers from all over the country.  This is going to be EPIC!  Check out the press release below as well as some behind the scene shots from the last photo shoot.

Special shout out to the amazing team I had during this photoshoot:

Makeup Artist: Camara
Hair Stylist: Nigella
Photographer: Anthony Herbert
Behind the Scenes Team: Partyzonealert

Cia'o... Hasta PRONTO!

omgRUBY Remixes Bruno Mars' Hit "When I Was Your Man"--> "My New Man"

Hear it here first... The "Remix Queen" is on a roll again and here is a preview of the first cut that will be appearing on the next Remix Queen Mixtape, "My New Man" -->in response to Bruno Mars' smash hit "When I Was Your Man."

In the original song, Bruno Mars vulnerably speaks about not being mature enough when he was initially confronted with love.  As a result, he ends up missing out on a good woman.  The response takes place during Bruno's ex girlfriend's wedding.  He tries to catch her before she walks down the aisle, but she already has made up her mind and in the first verse, proceeds to help Bruno understand it is too late.

The second verse, the bride-to-be, sings her vows to her new man.  Right as the preacher asks if anyone  objects to the marriage, Bruno then interrupts and wails with his bridge "Though it hurts, I'll be the first to say that I was wroooonnng," But it is too late, and the bride reminds him that she has moved on.  Take a listen below, download, like, share, comment... SPREAD THE HEAATTTT.  Summer might come faster. lolol

Lyrics

1st Verse

My king bed to myself

Yes it feels a bit bigger now

A song I wrote is on the radio

So, I'm feeling great :)

When our friends talk about ya

You sound like a little clown

I feel so bad that you can't forgive yourself

For your mistakes

Now you crying like.. OooOOoH

Too young, too dumb to realize

1st Hook

That I don't really like flowers

Or holding hands

It's the thought that matters

But you never cared

To bring me around your family

When all I wanted to do was share

Yes now, I'm dancing

At my wedding

With another man

Movin' on....

2nd Verse (the vows)

My life, my heart, my king

You're my getwaway

Saved a woman like me

I never felt so alive

Never in my dreams did I think you'd come my way

Feels like I'm in heaven everytime I close my eyes

When you hold me I'm like... OoooOOOohhh

To the one who finally made me realize

2nd Hook

That I deserve a bed of flowers

Candlelit bubble baths

Good loving ever hour

That we had the chance

To bring me around your family

And be so willing to always share

Now now, we dancing at our wedding

And you're my man

(Priest:  If there is anyone who objects to this marriage

Speak now or forever hold your peace)

Bridge

Bruno:  Although it hurts.....

C'mon really? Save it...

3rd Hook

'Cause I don't really like flowers

Or holding hands

It's the thought that matters

But you never cared

Now we're around my family and all I wana do is dance

With my new man, my new man, my new man

My new man...