Featured Artist: Rudy Francisco

Rudy Francisco was born and raised in San Diego, California. At the age of 21, Rudy completed his B.A in Psychology and decided to continue his education by pursuing a MA in Organizational Leadership. As an artist, Rudy Francisco combines activism and poetry to enlighten the minds of all those who witness his performance. Rudy eloquently absorbs the experiences of those around him, synthesizes them and converts their stories into poetry in an attempt to enlighten those around him. Furthermore, Rudy has made conscious efforts to cultivate young poets and expose the youth to the genre of Spoken Word Poetry through workshops and performances at schools and community centers. Rudy has also received admiration from institutions of higher education. He has conducted guest lectures and performances at numerous colleges and universities around the nation. In addition to his contributions to educational institutions, Rudy Francisco is also the co-host of the largest poetry venue in San Diego and has featured at countless venues and won the hearts of many with the honesty and conviction held in his words.. Ultimately, Rudy's goal is to continue to assist others in harnessing their creativity while cultivating his own. Rudy is also a member of the highly acclaimed Collective Purpose group based out of San Diego, California.

The 44th President of the United States of America: Barack H. Obama

I woke up this morning around 7am anxiously awaiting the Inaugural Day festivities and shortly after found tears making their way down my cheeks and onto my bedspread - history was being made in front of my own eyes. Monday morning I was in San Diego attending the 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr.All People's Breakfast and again realized the magnitude of this historic event. Here I was, an ambitious 22-year-old journalist, sitting at my table fighting back tears of joy, pain, and happiness as I listened to speakers from around the country talk about how far we've come, how much farther we need to go, and what we can do to get there. Monday's breakfast replayed over and over in my mind as I watched Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. From this day on, I can truly tell people they can be ANYTHING they want to be and really mean it. I look forward to the day that I have children and grandchildren and to be able to look them in the eyes and tell them the exact same thing. To all of the A Day in the Life of DeJuan readers from across the globe, thank you for allowing me to be who I am today with no reservations. My President is Black and I shall forever remember the events that transpired up to and including today and join all of you in welcoming Barack Obama as our 44th President. Welcome, Mr. President!

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ManWomanBoogie w/ Q-Tip & Amanda Diva

He's back! She's back again! My girl Amanda Diva has hooked up with Q-Tip (I see you Johnson & Johnson) for a video to their track "ManWomanBoogie". Check check check it out! Let the beat drop, I'm out!

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Featured Artist: JiG

Pop/Rock phenom, JiG, sets the standard for artists who seek to be “great” across the divides of the music world. Drawing strength from his name, JiG (meaning Joy in God), encompasses all musical facets of accomplished male vocalists, including original writing, vocal arrangement, unique tones, and creative edge. He began singing at the age of 10. He continued his path through high school, attending Detroit’s School for the Fine and Performing Arts. At age 16 he received his first job as a dancer from Robert Curry of Day 26. Bold in his approach, this young artist calls the soul of rock & roll, and Hip Hop’s hard-hitting moves to the forefront of every performace. At a young age, JiG’s career as a choreographer is impressive. He has worked with some of the industries hottest artists, including Missy Elliott, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, the Clark Sisters, Kiki Sheard, Joss Stone, MC Lyte, just to name a few.
After joining Live The Music Group the stage was set. Mixing infuences of Michael Jackson, Fred Astaire, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell, The Clark Sisters and more with his own personal twist of pop, rock, and soul, JiG creates a unique blend of style that is sure to go unmatched in the music industry.

Bow Wow ft. JD - "Roc the Mic"

Prince Bow Wow and ya boy Jermaine Dupri are forever hooking up and recently released a video to their track "Roc the Mic" which can be found on Bow's New Jack City Pt. II album which hit stores back in December. What's fresh about this video is my girl Diznee is silhouetted in the joint. So check check check it out! Let the beat drop, I'm out!