ONLY IN "THE D"!
Last Thursday THE REEL HUSTLER stopped by the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) for the preview launch for Allee Willis' new song "THE D". Allee Willis is a Grammy Award winner, Tony Award winner and Emmy nominated songwriter, artist and director who although she now resides in Los Angeles, she was born and raised in Detroit and a proud graduate of Mumford High School. Some of the songs written by Allee that you may remember are September, In The stone and Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire, Neutron Dance by The Pointer Sisters, What Have I Done To Deserve This by The Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield, I'll Be There For You (Theme from Friends) by The Rembrandts, just to name just a few. She has a host of songs that she has written for various artists. Well she decided that she wanted to give back to the city that raised her, hoping to inspire some joy and hope with her new song "THE D" to which she previewed the song along with videos (one 6 minutes long and a shorter version for radio). After previewing the videos we were transferred to another section for the after party where we were treated to some of her favorite items, Boogaloo sandwiches, Kool Aid and candy...a ton of candy (she said about $4,000 worth). It was a fun night and so glad to see her giving back to the city. Be sure to check out her joyous video "THE D".
This is my life, the life of THE REEL HUSTLER!!!
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