Adelante Magazine celebrated their 10th year in distribution this July. The gay Latino publication commemorated their mile stone anniversary with a cover shoot and full page spread featuring some of the most popular gay Latin models on the west coast. Featured models included Club Papi dancers, Cisco, Daniel Miagany, Daniel Hermosillo, Saul, Juan Carlos and Omar.

All 10 models are previous Adelante cover models and were brought back for the commemorative issue. Extremely talented LA photographer Joseph Leon was chosen to capture these sexy boys and bring them to the Adelante readers. Adelante magazine caters to the Latino community and is now distributed in throughout California and New York. Congrats to Adelante for 10 years of being the premier gay Latino publication.

Click Here for all the photos from the Adelante 10 Year Anniversary Issue

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Celebrity gossip blogger, Perez Hilton continues to push the limits of decency, this time in his own music video. The song is called, “The Clap” and by the title, you can only guess what outlandish lyrics Perez has put to music. The song and video was written and produced for the recently released movie,“Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild,” a continuation from cult favorite “Another Gay Movie.” The recently released music video includes none other than your boy, Cisco, as well as fellow Club Papi Dancers, Daniel Miagany and Daniel Hermosillo. The video will have you laughing your ass off in no time….

Click here for the full length music video

Another Gay Sequel premiered in June 2008 at the Frameline
Film Festival and features an all star gay cast including RuPaul, Lady Bunny,
Perez Hilton, Colton Ford and Brent Corrigan.
Watch for it at a local Blockbuster near you.

 

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Top Songs on Cisco’s iPod

1. Wake it up – E40 ft. Akon
2. I love the way – Gabriel Antonio
3. My Life – The Game ft. Lil Wayne
4. Lights go out – Foxy Brown ft. Kiara
5. Homecoming – Kanye West
6. I Wanna Be the One - Gabriel Antonio

 

 

 

 

 

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YOCISCO.com Quick Fitness Tip- Warming Up

Exercise, both cardiovascular and strength training, should always be preceded by a warm-up. A warm-up is a low-intensity cardiovascular exercise performed for 5-10 minutes until perspiration begins. Exercising muscles that are not warmed up will increase your risk of injury.

 

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Upcoming Events:

YOCISCO.com's "Travel/Events" section provides info on upcoming LGBT events and parties. Check back as new events are added weekly.

 

The Club Papi Tour

Club Papi is at it again this September with its mult-city tour featuring Mexican singer/actress Lucia Mendez and of course the sexy Club Papi dancers- your boy Cisco included.Cities included in the tour:

Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles

 

 

 

Click Here to see when Club Papi is coming to your town

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Gay Black Pride

One of the biggest Gay Black Prides of the year is coming up in a couple weeks- Atlanta's Pride. This event is like nothing else you have ever experienced. Non-stop parties, amazing men, celebrity performances. Its the hottest event since Sizzle Miami. Take it from your boy, Cisco, I've been there twice. For more information visit www.atlantablackpride.com

 

 

 

Amor Sin Fronteras

The Latin LGBT Pride Committee is hosting a day of food, music and entertainment at Dolores Park in San Francisco, CA. Come celebrate your pride as a gay Latino, gay person of color or just a gay supporter. For more info visit www.myspace.com/amorsinfronteras

 

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Coming Soon: Cisco's New Shoot- Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

 

 

 

 

 

Summer '08 has proven to be one of the busiest and sexiest seasons of the year. Your boy, Cisco has been on the road every week since the beginning of June. The last few weeks have had me in the Bay Area for gay pride, an event that attracts over a million people every year. I was also in Los Angeles shooting with director, Maurice Jamal for his newest film, “Ski Trip 2: Friends and Lovers” which debuted at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. In the film, your boy Cisco as well as my boy Daniel H. star as Jesus and Edward, a Latino couple talking to their therapist about their sex lives.

 

 

 

Click Here for the San Francisco Gay Pride Pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here for the Bay Area July 08 Pics

 

 

 

 

 

The last event to close out July was the Miami Beach Bruthaz event, held in exotic South Beach, Miami. The event is relatively new, this being their third year in operation. It was held at the Hotel Bently Beach Resort and hosted a number of upscale parties and fashion shows. South Beach was the perfect setting for a weekend of Miami, Beaches and Bruthaz. Various parties were held throughout the weekend at Score Night Club, Twist and Halo. Plenty of Bruthaz and Latinos flooded the clubs in conjunction with Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, so you know the clubs were packed. Halo was the venue for the Miami Beach Bruthaz fashion show, featuring four different swimwear designers and plenty of sexy Black and Latino models.

Aside from the parties and hot boys, the event also brought together a much needed dialogue and chat session with important leaders from the Black and Latino communities in south Florida. On hand was Rev. Tommie L. Watkins, Jr., author of the book, “Living Out Loud,” Alberto Santana with the Miami-Dade County Dept of Health, Charles Martin with the South Beach AIDS project, Lorenzo Robertson from the Florida Dept. of Health as well as Carlos Riascos with Abbott Laboratories. These guest speakers presented information and led discussions on the topics of HIV prevention and Sexuality and Spirituality.

It felt good to see gay Blacks and Latinos sharing ideas and information on how to stop the spread of AIDS and HIV in our communities. As gay men of color, we share the same struggles and are fighting the same uphill battles when it comes to HIV and AIDS. Black and Latino communities are still the hardest hit by the epidemic. Being gay in our communities comes with similar challenges of homophobia, machismo and cultural influences.

All in all, the Miami Beach Bruthaz event was a success. I look forward to attending next year and encourage everyone to make it down for ’09. You can’t go wrong on South Beach!

 

 

Click Here for the Miami Beach Bruthaz Photo Gallery

 

 

 

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New Photo Shoot

 

My best friend and Club Papi dancer, Daniel Hermosillo is continually working on his career and shooting with a variety of photographers. His latest collaboration with Issac Photography has proven to be his hottest and most successful photo shoot to date. The shoot took place in Malibu, California. It not only included Daniel but a female as well. The makeup was done by Stylez and only ads to the amazing imagery produced by this shoot. Issac Riley is an extremely talented and up and coming photographer shooting in the Los Angeles area. Thanks to Issac and Stylez talent and creativity as well as Daniel’s many hours in the gym and stunning looks, this has got to be Daniel’s best work, you be the judge.

 

 

 

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The Polls have finally closed on the topic of PDA and these were the results: Of 629 people that participated, here is what the YOCISCO.com readers said:

Question:

Fellas, when in public with your boyfriend, how much affection do you show?

• None at all, I only show affection behind closed doors – 19%

• I'll sneak a kiss here and there when no one is looking -28%

• I show it but sometimes feel uncomfortable -23%

• I don’t give a damn who is around! – 30%

 

Click Here for the exclusive YOCISCO.com blog on Gay PDA

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Whiter teeth are something that seems to be concerning everyone these days. It’s apparent by the variety of different teeth whitening systems on the market today. It’s understandable. Who doesn’t appreciate a set of gleaming white teeth smiling back at you from an especially sexy dude? Getting your own teeth to look that good is the challenge. Between the strips and the gels, the trays and the lasers, teeth whitening can be painful, expensive and inconvenient.

Fortunately, Sabina, YOCISCO.com’s cosmetic consultant, has turned me on to a new product that keeps my smile gleaming white....Read More

Click Here to get a smile as white as Cisco's!

 

 

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Click Here for the YOCISCO.com exclusive:

HOMOSEXUALITY AND HIP HOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Nike Ads Homophobic?

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Anti-Gay Kaine Reportedly "Very, Very High" on Obama's VP List

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Homosexuality and Hip Hop are two words that are definitely not synonymous with each other. During a 2006 MTV special “All Eyes on Kanye West,” the famous rapper addressed the issue saying, “Everybody in hip-hop discriminates against gay people. Matter of fact, the exact opposite word of hip-hop, I think, is gay." Kanye’s words reflect the overall sentiment in the industry and the music it produces. Anti-gay lyrics are prominent in the ultra masculine world of hip hop. Egos, images and testosterone dictate the climate of the super popular music style which is now one of the most celebrated types of music in the world. Many of today’s most popular hip hop artists incorporate homophobic lyrics into their songs; proving hip hop is not ready to admit its deepest, darkest secret.

Beneath hip hop’s rough façade exists a gay subculture. Terrance Dean’s newly released book, “Hiding in Hip Hop” documents the down low lifestyle that is hip hop’s last taboo. The book exposes the secret sex parties in the Hollywood hills, the private New York penthouse gatherings, all attended by many of the industry’s down low elite. Hip hop is now a multi billion dollar industry. More and more pressure is put on artists to have a certain image. That image is what sells at our local music stores. Many times it includes anti-gay sentiment to justify or personify the machismo image that is hip hop.

With millions of hip hop heads, there are bound to be more than a few gay ones. Many of us remember when we first fell in love with hip hop- a junior high dance or that one really hot summer, way back when. Whatever it was, we have been hooked ever since and as gay men, we love hip hop. But does hip hop love us back?

This phenomenon that is hip hop was created on the streets, by the people. Hip hop has always been the voice of the young people. The inner city gave birth to hip hop and gay people have been there since the beginning, maybe not visibly but we have been there. As we all know, there are gay people in every race, every religion, every country and every occupation. Why should hip hop be any different?

Homophobia can’t be exclusively blamed on hip hop. Hip hop is a greater reflection of the communities it originates from. Black and Latino communities have still not accepted the gay lifestyle. As a whole, white America is inching closer and closer to a more tolerant society when it comes to GLBT issues. Minority communities have not. Weather it be deep rooted prejudices, strong religious roots or ultra macho ideals, minority communities and hip hop are not ready for an openly gay artist. As a result, the down low still exists. Many gay/bi people in the hip hop industry may not fit the typical gay stereotype but they all do the same thing behind closed doors. On the other hand, there are trail blazers, ground breakers if you will that are paving the way for GLBT in the hip hop industry. The most significant is the rapper DeadLee who is an openly gay rapper and actually speaks about his lifestyle in his music.

With all these issues and topics in mind, I welcome you, the YOCISCO.com reader to our expose on Homosexuality and hip hop. As we explore the topic, I welcome your comments and questions, feel free to hit me up. Your boy Cisco is a lover of hip hop, have been for a long time. She has carried me through long nights on the go go box and layed back evenings making love. She has comforted me through tough break ups and lifted my spirits when things seemed impossible. She is like an old friend, always there when I need her. As a gay man, hip hop has been there for me since the beginning. I love hip hop and in time, hopefully she will love me back.

CISCO

 

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Gay Rapper, DeadLee talks to YOCISCO.com

Perhaps one of the most significant gay hip hop artists of our time, DeadLee speaks with YOCISCO.com's entertainment consultant, Karlos about his life, growing up and being one of the only openly gay hip hop artists in the industry.

 

Click here for the full story

 

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Terrance Dean, author of "Hiding in Hip Hop" talks

to YOCISCO.com

 

Step inside the entertainment industry with Terrance Dean as he talks with YOCISCO.com about his new book and the DL lifestyle that is hip hop's last taboo

 

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The YOCISCO.com Exclusive Homosexuality and Hip Hop Photo Shoot

 

 

 

This shoot was done here in Denver by talented photographer, Mark Stout. Models Maurice and Ben along with your boy Cisco give you our Hip Hop Homo inspired photo shoot, enjoy!

Click here to see the photos

 

 

 

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Thinking about picking up the newly released book from Terrance Dean? Check out Cisco's review of the book before you buy.

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Most of you have seen “Another Gay Movie.” If you haven’t seen it, you can check it out from your local Blockbuster. The film is a spoof of the preceding spin off movies, “Another Teen Movie” and “Another Scary Movie.” Director Todd Stephens is releasing the second addition to the cult classic, titled “Another Gay Sequel- Gays Gone Wild,” soon to be released in late summer 08. The cast includes RuPaul, celebrity gossip columnist Perez Hilton, Lady Bunny as well as all the old cast from the original.

Perez Hilton has written a song specifically for the movie called “The Clap.” The music video for “The Clap” was filmed in LA this past weekend and your boy Cisco along with Daniel H. and Daniel M. will be featured in the video! Watch for us in hot pink briefs as well as flexing and flossing on camera. This was the first time I had been on a real production set and let me tell you it was exciting. The music video will run following the end of “Another Gay Sequel” during the credits. So watch for your boys coming to a movie theatre near you!

The rest of the sweltering hot weekend in LA was packed with photo shoots, crazy nights in West Hollywood, partying at Arena and the Abby and a long relaxing day in Malibu.This Past weekend, LA endured record breaking temperatures as summer brought in a crazy heat wave. Daniel's BMW recorded 113 degrees! The only way to escape the heat was to hit the beach in Malibu. Nothing like a relaxing day at the beach after a long weekend of work....

This weekend commences one for the largest gay pride celebrations in the country, San Francisco Gay Pride. If you’ve never been, it’s a must attend at least once for any GLBT person. It is truly on of the most inspiring events of the year. The event which began in 1970 has grown to attract over a million people. It is probably one of the largest gay celebrations in the world. Bit of advice, if you lose your homeboys at the festival, chances are you won’t see ‘em again so keep that cell phone charged!

Your boy Cisco will be in the middle of it all with along with the original A Team Go Go Boyz- Daniel M, Daniel H, Leo, and Quest. Hope to see ya there. Holla at me if you see me!

Much luv,
CISCO

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Top Songs on Cisco's iPod

 

 

1. "Hypnotized" - Big Gemini

2. "American Boy"- Estele ft. Kanye West

3. "When I grow up"- Pussycat Dolls

4. "No me without you"- Matt Pakora ft. Timbaland

 

 

 

 

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Homosexuality and Hip Hop are two words that are definitely not synonymous with each other. Despite this, many LGBT live and die by Hip Hop. How does Hip Hop embrace the LGBT community?

YOCISCO.com also takes a look into the “DL” world in the entertainment industry. YOCISCO music consultant, Karlos interviews Terrance Dean, author of the newly released book, “Hiding in Hip Hop- On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry- From Music to Hollywood.”

Plus- The Exclusive YOCISCO.com “Homosexuality and Hip Hop” Photo Shoot

 

The Bay area celebrated gay pride this past weekend in San Jose. Your boy Cisco was on hand to partake in the celebration. The event took place at Guadalupe Park and the weekend attracted over 20,000 participants. The crowd was extremely diverse, pulling in a good mix of Latinos and Blacks. That’s always a good thing. Mother Nature gave us another great weekend as the temperatures held in the high 80’s, perfect for celebrating life, liberty and pride.

Club Papi kept the Latin stage hopin with Jeanie Tracey and Flava Click Here to see the video. My boys Quest (Mike, “Step it up and Dance”) and Devon topped off the show with their perfectly choreographed routines. Lola hosted a dance competition for the ladies, can you say thong, tha thong, thong, thong. Quest hosted a “Step it up and Dance” competition for the fellas. The clubs in San Jose were packed all weekend. The Club Papi dancers (myself included) performed at Hunter’s and Abyss. YOCISCO.com’s cosemetic consultant, Sabina and Karlos, YOCISCO.com’s entertainment consultant were both out and about celebrating San Jose’s gay pride. All in all, the weather, good friends and hot nights made for an enjoyable trip in the Bay. Click Here for the photos from San Jose Pride Weekend.

San Jose pride is a prelude to the one of the largest gay pride celebrations in the country- San Francisco gay pride. San Francisco pride is next weekend- June 28 and 29th. Your boy, Cisco will be back in the Bay area next weekend for all the craziness. This weekend- I’m headed off to LA for a few photo shoots with some very talented photographers. So if you see me out in LA LA land, holla at me!

 

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Darian Aaron is a YOCISCO.com affiliate. He has his own blog called Living out Loud with Darian. Darian is also a writer for Clik Magazine. I had the pleasure of chillin with Darian while he was in Denver a couple weeks ago and the honor of being interviewed by him. We spoke about many topics, especially about me being a gay father. Click here to see the interview. Darian also persuaded me to do a little strip tease for his readers. Click here to see the lil dance I did for Mr. Darian. Watch for more upcoming articles and stories from Darian on YOCISCO.com.

 

 

 

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Homosexuality and Hip Hop are two words that are definitely not synonymous with each other. Despite this, many LGBT live and die by Hip Hop. How does Hip Hop embrace the LGBT community?

YOCISCO.com also takes a look into the “DL” world in the entertainment industry. YOCISCO music consultant, Karlos interviews Terrance Dean, author of the newly released book, “Hiding in Hip Hop- On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry- From Music to Hollywood.”

Plus- The Exclusive YOCISCO.com “Homosexuality and Hip Hop” Photo Shoot

 

When you think of Sweden, someone like my boy Danny Norell is the last image to come to mind. This boy however is one hot Swedish Papi. I met Danny while in Las Vegas this year for the Spring Fling event put on by DatBoi Entertainment. He was in the US for a few months working on his modeling career. Besides being ridiculously sexy, he is one of the sweetest guys I’ve met to date.

Danny is half Swedish and half black. Pretty good combination, don’t you think? He has established himself as a successful fitness and underwear model in both Sweden and the United States. He has shot with many well known photographers such as Kurt Brown, Steven Blank and Voyeur Photography, just to name a few. Did I mention that Danny also sings? His new song is pretty hot, entitled “Climax.” Click here to hear his jam, very sexy.

All in all, I’m proud to have this accomplished model/singer on YOCISCO.com and to call Mr. Danny Norell my homeboy. Click here for Danny’s pics in the Cisco’s Boyz photo album. Click here to visit Danny's Myspace Page.

 

 

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Darian Aaron is a YOCISCO.com affiliate. He has his own blog called Living out Loud with Darian. Darian is also a writer for Clik Magazine. I had the pleasure of chillin with Darian while he was in Denver a couple weeks ago and the honor of being interviewed by him. We spoke about many topics, especially about me being a gay father. Click here to see the interview. Darian also persuaded me to do a little strip tease for his readers. Click here to see the lil dance I did for Mr. Darian. Watch for more upcoming articles and stories from Darian on YOCISCO.com.

 

 

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It’s finally here! Winter has lost its chilling grip on us as we welcome summer 2008. I don’t know about you but the hot weather is long over due! Summer means getting up and getting active, spending time with the familia, flossing that summer body, reminiscing on summer love, attending that block party or just enjoying the sun. Do Summer up right with....

YOCISCO.com’s Do’s and Don’t’s for Summer ’08

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Homosexuality and Hip Hop are two words that are definitely not synonymous with each other. Despite this, many LGBT live and die by Hip Hop. How does Hip Hop embrace the LGBT community?

YOCISCO.com also takes a look into the “DL” world in the entertainment industry. YOCISCO music consultant, Karlos interviews Terrance
Dean, author of the newly released book, “Hiding in Hip Hop- On the
Down Low in the Entertainment Industry- From Music to Hollywood.”

Plus- The Exclusive YOCISCO.com “Homosexuality and Hip Hop” Photo Shoo

 

 

It’s finally here! Winter has lost its chilling grip on us as we welcome summer 2008. I don’t know about you but the hot weather is long over due! Summer means getting up and getting active, spending time with the familia, flossing that summer body, reminiscing on summer love, attending that block party or just enjoying the sun. Do Summer up right with....

YOCISCO.com’s Do’s and Don’t’s for Summer ’08

 

Do:

 

Travel like a pro

This time of year means summer travel. Weather jet setting off for a two day escape or going to visit your peoples for the annual family reunion, traveling can be stressful. It’s important to keep up to date on the frequent policy and security changes going on in the air travel industry. Here are few helpful tips I've picked up while traveling the friendly and sometimes unfriendly skies.
Click Here for the exclusive YOCISCO.com guide to traveling like a pro.

Rip the Abs

Summer. When we peel of the track suit and show off what we have been working all winter long for- sexy abs. If you’ve been slacking since Christmas, its time to get on it! The midsection is one of the most difficult areas for men to get in shape. Proper diet and exercise routine is the only sure way to get ride of love handles and that panza. Click here for helpful info on getting your abs right.

 

Feast on Fruit

Summer brings added health benefits as fresh summer fruits flood into our grocery stores. Take advantage of these gifts from Mother Nature. Click here about the best summer fruits and their benefits.

Keep Clean Kicks

Now that we can lose the boots of winter, sneakers are the shoe of choice for chilln’ on the block or shoppn’ at the mall. Scuffed up sneakers aren’t cute. Have the freshest sneakers at the party; keep em clean with these tips- Click Here

Trim body hair

Peeling back the layers of clothing from the never ending winter months, no telling what has grown underneath these sweat pants. If you plan on rocking a minimal swimsuit, trim up that body hair! Some dudes prefer smooth, some hairy, either way don’t let your body hair get too over the top.

 

Choose a Summer Fragrance

YOCISCO.com's cosmetic consultant, Sabina has her top 3 scents for the season. Click here for the scents for summer seduction.

 

Don't

Forget to stay hydrated
The summer months bring sweltering temperatures and during this time, its more important than ever to stay hydrated. Click here to find out how much water you should be drinking.


Get sunburned

This time of year means less clothing and more skin. Walking around shirtless at pride can be dangerous for your health. Don’t let your precious skin get burned. Protect it before you display it. Click here to read the exclusive YOCISCO.com sun block article and find out what Sabina recommends.

Miss Pride Season

In celebration of who we are as gay men, attend a gay pride event this summer. More and more our lifestyle is being accepted. You went through hell coming out, now celebrate who you are by attending a Pride celebration. Weather you network, dance or stand around looking sexy, coming out to celebrate pride is an affirmation of who we are. We have a long way to go, especially as gay men of color in our own communities. Be proud and celebrate this summer.

Gay Prides 2008
Gay Black Prides 2008
YOCISCO.com Travel/Events Calendar

Have unkept feet

If you plan on wearing those Marc Jacobs flip-flops this summer, please clean up them toes! No matter how fine you are, having unkept feet is not attractive. Click here for tips from Sabina on how to keep your feet presentable during the summer months.

 

 

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Homosexuality and Hip Hop are two words that are definitely not synonymous with each other. Despite this, many LGBT live and die by Hip Hop. How does Hip Hop embrace the LGBT community?

YOCISCO.com also takes a look into the “DL” world in the entertainment industry. YOCISCO music consultant, Karlos interviews Terrance Dean, author of the newly released book, “Hiding in Hip Hop- On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry- From Music to Hollywood.”

Plus- The Exclusive YOCISCO.com “Homosexuality and Hip Hop” Photo Shoot

Miami and Memorial Day weekend can only mean one thing- the largest and hottest Black gay weekend to hit the east coast. Sizzle Miami celebrated its 7th year in operation this past Memorial Day as thousands of Black and Latino men descended upon the lush exotic south Florida metropolis to celebrate life, liberty, pride, beauty and boys. The event sold out three down town Miami hotels- The Hyatt, Marriot and the Hilton. The Hyatt Regency Miami, being the main host hotel of the event, was packed wall to wall with boys from the grand lobby entrance to the 24th floor as literally, the entire city of Miami was gay and of color. .

Clubs and beaches reached capacity quickly as lines wrapped around street corners. Everywhere you went, Sizzle partygoers showed out their best Gucci, Louis and Marc Jacobs while the parties raged non-stop from Thursday through Tuesday.

This year Sizzle shot their first official, Sizzle Miami calendar for 2009, utilizing several amazingly beautiful men, the extremely talented photographer Jerry Boles and calling on the help of renowned New York stylist Curtis Davis.

Your boy, Cisco was in the middle of it all. Chosen as the Latino “face” of the event, the infamous “Cisco with the surf board” photo became synonymous with the Sizzle event. Upon pulling up to the uber posh Hyatt Regency, my little 5’5” self was transformed into a 20 foot tall banner that proudly clung to two enormous palm trees, marking the start of what was to be an amazingly overwhelming weekend. You know I had to represent for the Latinos and the Sizzle crowd loved it.

Interestingly enough, I didn’t go go dance once at the event but was there rather to model for the 2009 Sizzle calendar, make appearances in VIP and party it up with some of the most beautiful Black men I have ever seen. As the Patron flowed and the hot Miami heat tanned my skin a cinnamon brown, myself and the other models migrated from the rooms to the lobby, from the lobby to the club, from the club to the VIP, from the VIP back to the telly. The nights went on till the morning and the partying was literally non-stop. . The elegant White party boasted some of the best R&B and Neo-Soul as singers Octavius Terry and Keke Wyatt performed for the crowd dawning all white attire.

The entire event and everyone I worked with were extremely organized and professional. The event boasts mainly Black gay men but openly welcomes the gay Latino community. I recommend everyone check out Sizzle Miami next year and see for yourself what the hell I’m talking about. This is one event they will be talking about for months!

Thank you to Dwight Powell, Rod, Jerry, Curtis, and all the Sizzle Models for one of the most amazing weekends I have ever had.

Click here to see the photos from the event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Trina- "Single Again"

2. Kardinal Offishall ft. Akon - "Dangerous"

3. Usher ft. Beyonce & Lil Wayne - "Love in this Club" Remix

4. Beyonce - "Beautiful Nightmare"

 

The Pride Flags waved proudly this past weekend at the 25th annual Long Beach Gay Pride Festival. Mother nature blessed the festival with record-breaking temperatures of 93 degrees as festival-goers descended on Rainbow Lagoon Park. The celebration draws a crowd of over 70,000 guests every year. Attendees peeled off their clothes and showed off plenty of skin in the sweltering temperatures. The cool ocean breeze coming off the harbor made the heat bearable, setting the stage for a perfect Pride Weekend.

Club Papi hosted the Latin stage, of course, and kept the crowd hyped throughout the day spinning the hottest Latin and Hip Hop jams while your boy, Cisco, worked the Latinboyz.com booth and posed for pictures with festivalgoers. Kat DeLuna gave another energetic performance for the Black and Latino crowd. My boy, Michael from Bravo’s “Step it up and Dance” gave an amazing performance for the gente as the California sun went down on one of the best Prides of the year.

This wasn’t my first time and Long Beach Pride but it was definitely one of the better years for Long Beach. In past years, it can be annoyingly chilly since the festival is held shore side to the Pacific. The energy was inspiring we all came together to celebrate who and what we are. It was an especially significant celebration in that The California Supreme Court ruled gay marriage legal just last week.

 

All in all, I was glad to be there and party with my people. Thank you to Sabina, Daniel, Bernardo and Latinboyz for a great weekend!

Click here for the super hot pics from Long Beach Pride Weekend 2008

 

Much Luv,

CISCO

 

 

 

 

In a world of BMWs and Burberry, you will find Daniel Hermosillo. He is the latest addition to the Cisco’s Boyz Photo Album and my very best friend (BFF). He and I go way back to the days before the Club Papi and the photo shoots, before the designer luggage, before LA, when we were just becoming dancers here in Denver. Daniel and I were a little rough around the edges back then. We definitely have come a long way! Daniel left Denver a few years ago to live in Los Angeles while I stayed back in Colorado. Since then, Daniel has been modeling and dancing for Club Papi, keeping extremely visible in the gay Latino community. Watch for him in the upcoming Andrew Christian Underwear campaign. Of course, everyone knows what Daniel is best known for, that phat booty! Really, it should have it's own website.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel and I have been tight ever since the beginning. We share many things in common, one of them being our ethnic backgrounds. We both come from Mexican/Italian, Catholic families. In Denver we became best friends and it was hard when he left to LA. I still miss him. We may not talk as much as we used to but when we do get together, its like nothing has changed. I still consider him my best friend.

Its funny when you have a best friend how you can both be on the same wave length no matter how far apart you are. I remember after a trip to Vegas last year, I purchased a D&G dog tag necklace from the Dolce and Gabbana store. That following month at Club Papi, Daniel showed up wearing the exact same necklace. We had no idea the other one had bought the same necklace! A further coincidence was the “D&G” engraved on the necklace were the beginning letters of each of our first names! Ever since then, the D&G dog tag remains our BFF chain. Watch for Daniel in the upcoming Andrew Christian Underwear campaign.

A true friend, especially a best friend is priceless. I've learned over the years how important friendship really is, sometimes the hard way……Being who we are in this crazy world, the support of a friend can mean so much. To me, a best friend is someone who understands exactly who you are and still loves you. One important thing I’ve learned over the years, bros before hos!!!! Click Here to see Daniel's Full Photo Set.

Everyone, enjoy!

CISCO

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Looks like I'm packing my bags again this weekend and headed off to Long Beach Pride. Sorry for the short notice but this was a last minute trip, courtesy of my girl, Sabina. Thanks mama, we gonna have fun this weekend! Look for me at Long Beach Pride and make sure to come say hi if you see me! Watch for upcoming videos and photos from the trip!