R&B Singer Tank

Club Mood was packed to capacity last night as hundreds ventured out into the chilling January air to celebrate R&B singer Tank’s 33rd Birthday. The VIP section was packed with members of Tank’s entourage and other celebrities such as Kevin Hart (Soul Plane), Q from R&B group 112, and comedian D.Ray (Barbershop). There were a tad bit too many females in the establishment for my taste, but I’m pretty sure none of the fellas were complaining. As usual, Mood boasted a diverse, mixed crowd; there were Asians, Blacks, Whites, Latinos, and a number of beautifully mixed people, which allowed for a nice assortment of pickings. The ladies were all shining in their best freakum dresses, hip-hugging pants, and stilettos while the guys cleaned up in suits and ties. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxed and everyone seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves. The bouncer was a bit of a heckler but he melted like an M&M in hundred-degree weather once we showed him who was boss Just kidding lol, but that was the first time we’ve ever had a problem getting into our own party!

Bella of Diamond Cuts Ent.

Sometime during the evening, D.Ray and an unknown friend decided they were going to freestyle over “Swagger like Us” and a Jay Z song whose name eludes me at the moment. Who ever knew he could rap? <—Sarcasm. When that little display was over, a specially made birthday cake with sparklers instead of candles was brought out for Tank, who then proceeded to serenade himself with a birthday song… The ladies swooned haha. Immediately afterwards the DJ begin spinning again and as soon as he put on 112’s huge hit “Cupid”, of course Q had to grab a mic and sing along. It was at that moment that I stopped debating with my friend Alexis as to who “Q” actually was, because when I first spotted him in V.I.P., I thought he was Johnny Gill. My, my, My… Hey, it was dark in there! Lol. In any case, V.I.P was crammed with bottle poppers who wanted to party alongside Tank; so crammed that it was hard to take a step without literally stepping on someone else. It was yet another successful night for Diamond Cuts and Paradise Entertainment at Mood. Happy Birthday Tank!

Tank's 33rd B-Day Party

Kimmy and Ashley of Diamond Cuts

Ladies on Diamond Cuts Ent.

Mood Party Goer

I absolutly hate paying for parking in Hollywood when I want to hit the clubs. With the inflation of gas prices and the economy being the way that it is, it is all about the hustle.  Parking lots range from $6-$20 in Hollywood and the lot prices go up on weekends.

Here are some tips on free parking in Hollywood:

1. Go early to find street parking. Perhaps you can find a moderately priced restaurant near the club and eat or drink there to kill time.

2. Barter with the parking attendants. I like to trade junk that i have lying around my house for example cases of coke that I bought on sale or free shirts that I get for free from work.

3. carpool with your friends and pack the car… the more the merrier!

4. Park far and walk. Usually girls don’t like to do this because they are wearing cute uncomfortable stilettos however the down ass chicks won’t have a problem because they’d be wearing Converse chucks or other comfy shoes that they have no problem walking in. Exercise people! think about your beer bellies!!

5. Take the Metro : ) It is really cheap and fun because you can get buzzed and not have to worry about driving

Recommended parking lots:

1. Hollywood and Highlands Kodak theater. Anytime you go to Highlands or any club in this complex the parking will be free in the evening as long as you get your ticket validated. However, you must not smudge the validation or they won’t honor it those effing bastards. This happened to me once before.

2. If you are going to LAX, MOOD, CRESS, or Opera, the cheapest closest lot is on cherokee street. This lot is $8 . Even when they put a sign out saying the lot is full, drive in anyways because as long as you see a car leaving, obviously there has to be one spot open.

3. I tend to find the most free parking near the CNN building located at Sunset and Cahuenga

Next time you are parking scott free in the middle of jam packed hollywood on a Saturday night while the chump next to you is paying a heft $20 you can thank AsianPartyScene.com for teaching you how to find free parking! =)