The much awaited suspense surrounding baby Blue Ivy and which parent she most resembles can now come to a halt as proud daddy, Jay-Z, recently posted the first pics of his baby girl on his lifeandtimes.com website. I have to say that she is beautiful and thankfully favors her beautiful mommy, Beyonce. There’s something sexy about seeing a man holding his child. God bless the Carters and their … Continue reading First Pics of Blue Ivy Carter
I love music primarily because I am defined by words and music gives words a different kind of life. All morning I have been listening to the song Ordinary People by John Legend. Listening to this song has made me think about the nature of relationships and love as a whole. In relationships, we often forget that no one is perfect, although we like to make ourselves believe as much. Putting … Continue reading Ordinary People: Lost in music & love
By Pablo Neruda I want you to know one thing. You know how this is: if I look at the crystal moon, at the red branch of the slow autumn at my window, if I touch near the fire the impalpable ash or the wrinkled body of the log, everything carries me to you, as if everything that exists, aromas, light, metals, were little boats … Continue reading If You Ever Forget Me…
In Vibe magazine’s June issue, Houston rapper, Slim Thug, talks candidly about how he feels black women and white women differ when it comes to relationships. He is not saying anything that we haven’t heard before. To me it sounds like the same old same old, black women are too demanding and materialistic while white women are submissive and quiet. My opinion on this issue differs dramatically from … Continue reading Slim Thug’s View On Relationships: “It’s hard to trust a Black woman…”
In the midst of the tragic death of one of hip-hop’s legends, Guru’s family issues a press release pretty much contradicting Solar’s account that Guru had come out of the coma when he was hospitalized back in February. According to Guru’s sister Patricia Elam he never regained consciousness. Ms. Elam sent the following to DJ Premier and would like it distributed to all media outlets….. … Continue reading Guru’s Family Issues Press Release
“Just To Get A Rep”….this video was shot in my old hood, Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the dude tagging up FAME on the wall, his name was really Fame. He was from Clemente Projects. Related to Miguel & Shady. My Williamsburg people know who I’m talking about. “Dwyck”- One of my all time favorite hip-hop collabos of all time!!! No question. “Mass Appeal” “Ex-girl to the … Continue reading Tribute to Guru: Some of My Favorite Gang Starr Hits
If you haven’t already heard then you either must be hiding under a rock or just aren’t a true hip-hop fan. Last night Guru, one-half of the legendary hip-hop duo, Gang Starr, succumbed to his battle with cancer. Back in February Guru was hospitalized and fell into a coma but he recovered from the coma and all was well or at least that’s what we … Continue reading MUSIC TUESDAY: HIP-HOP Loses Another Legend…RIP Guru
The sexy blue-eyed soul singer just released the video for his latest single “Rollercoaster” featuring Estelle. There is no doubt that Robin has a devoted female following. With previous singles like “Lost Without You” and “Sex Therapy”, Mr. Thicke knows exactly what women want to hear and has no problem saying it. This video is visually appealing but for me I prefer Robin’s love ballads … Continue reading Robin Thicke’s New Video “Rollercoaster” ft. Estelle
**New MUSIC Tuesday** Spotlight on the Wu-Tang Clan Album: Wu-Massacre First Single: Our Dreams (Ghostface Killa, Method Man, Raekwon ft. Alicia Keys) When it comes to music I love it all. Anybody that knows me can vouch for my love of music. I can probably recite the lyrics to any song that comes on the radio regardless of genre. However, even though I love and … Continue reading New Music Tuesday: “Our Dreams”- The New WU 2010 Edition
On the anniversary of the death of his best friend, Diddy is doing what he does best. He is not spending the day mourning the Notorious B.I.G. but instead is celebrating it with a huge bash at the Lab in Biggie’s beloved Brooklyn. “We’re trying to make March 9th a national hip-hop holiday,” Diddy told MTV News. “It already is, on the low. MTV is … Continue reading Diddy Celebrates “Biggie Day” Doing What He Does Best…
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