*Highlights* I'm a M'Fing Morbid Video

Kanye's video for Monster has leaked...all over the place...somewhat like the blood in the vid..it's there...but it's just there

Input appreciated

The rest of my two cents after the break...on with the unscheduled programming:





MEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Video killed it for me. I had enjoyed the music when Kanye released the song on his twitter. It was in my gym mix if I ever took my unfit ass back to the gym.

But now...I hate it. The video did plenty for me. It absolutely made the song dead to me, like the dead chicks in the video. And like the dead chicks in the video, the video is unmoving. My life was not enriched having watched this video.

None of the music artists in there showed anything visually stimulating. Stick to aural pleasuring, please. So many people are praising Kanye for yet another brilliant video. Maybe it's me. Maybe I just don't get it. I don't see anything awesome about this video or most of his "art" videos. I'm bored yet again. Perhaps I take things too literally. I expected to see monsters. Throwing in Cookie Monster eating Elmo's cotton guts would've satisfied me at this point. It was just morbid. I saw no monsters. I saw one bearded lady...o0o0o0 sooo scary...PSSSSSH I paid a quarter to see a bearded lady at a street fair when I was in the 6th grade and I wasn't impressed then. I'm definitely not impressed now. The only thing that made me do a double take was when chick slapped her vag. I'm like What? Shrug...Moving on

I suggest you move it along, too. Nothing to see here.

How much do I care now?




1 cap for that vag slap
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*HIGHLIGHTS* - Willow Smith: Whip My Hair

I can always count on fellow bloggers for news and new stuff...Thank you Necole Bitchie for this one

Someone is always commenting on Willow Smith's hair. (You know Willow...Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's daughter.) She has been showing up around town (wherever town is for her jet-setting self...) and on red carpets with some new hair style or other. Would I ever do any of that to my own hair? No. Mostly because I'm too old and non-famous for them. Hahaha



But it looks like Willow can put her hair press (lol corny pun) to good use. It's not a classic per se but I think it's a fun song we can all prance around to. Ah...I can just see the homemade youtube vids now...

What's your take on this?
Willow Smith: Whip My Hair



Bet you didn't know just from listening to this that she won't even need all her fingers to show you how old she is until October.

You can download it for yourself. I've been bumpin this and keeping the whipping to a minimal as I was writing this post.

How impressed I am by this little big girl:



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*HIGHLIGHTS* - Trey Songz Can't Be Friends

This video leaked awhile ago...That's how hot this man is in the R&B game. Only the music from people that are relevant ever leak, and with the music game so alive, music leaks all the time. But to have a music video leak is definitely a testament to how coveted even the IMAGE of the artist is to the masses. And oooooh boy, how I LOVE to look at this man!

But all silliness aside, plenty of people can identify with the song and the video, even though it seems to be more on the artsy side, conveys the emotions in the lyrics and his voice very well.

Let me know what you think:




Go to TreySongz.com for more updates and more talent!

How much emotion this evokes:


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*Highlights* - TREY SONGZ is READY!!!

The long awaited third Trey Songz album titled READY is now available in stores and online starting TODAY!!!

Enjoy the video to Successful featuring Drake, a fan favorite on the album!



Album review coming soon!

I've got my copy...Do you?!

Are you READY for it?

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*Highlights* - Are You READY?!

LOOK OUT for the long awaited 3rd Trey Songz album titled READY coming out AUGUST 31st. It's not too late to pre-order it on Trey Songz' website! There are several packages on the website with various combinations of goodies to go with READY. OOO boy are they GOODIES! Rather yummy goodies too! LOL ;) Check it out! Take a look at the track list and get a little taste for the album at Amazon.com.


Five of the seventeen tracks have already been released either on the radio or his free download-only album, Anticipation, that I previously reviewed. LOL ;) was leaked but it seems to be a hit on the radio despite foiled plans of marketing the song! Definitely a great follow up to In Ya Phone. Both are ringtone and summer ready. The other 12 little snippets are emotional and mental teases. SWOON worthy from every angle whether you're looking for the sexy player that wants to put it on you or for the sensitive lover that appreciates and misses every part of who you are. Swoon? Yes. Definitely swoon.

Even without me fawning over him 24/7, Trey Songz proves himself again and again to everyone that he is a great singer songwriter. There is no need for the slash because he not either or, rather he is both. He displays on this album immense maturity in both arenas. You also get to experience both tried & true, seasoned producers and up and coming younger producers that all come to the table with a touch of the classics and an arsenal of fresh new sounds for a marriage of audio pleasures that titillate both the fans and the general market. You should definitely check out his album which is out a day earlier than planned to make the Grammy nomination deadline. I forsee a golden phonograph on his mantel very soon.

Are you READY for it?

How psyched I am about this album:


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*Highlights* Lady Gaga's Penis

I have to say... I have bought into all of the hype. I think her songs are catchy (isn't that all it takes these days?) though I wouldnt venture too far to say that this girl is an amazing singer. Nice beats...silly songs...over-the-top videos....lesbian hype...

Then...there's the crazy outfits....





The internet is abuzz with the supposed leaking of parts of an interview in which she mentions actually being a hermaphrodite (no source is ever given and no article has come out yet...you be the judge).

"It's not something that I'm ashamed of, just isn't something that I go around telling everyone. Yes. I have both male and female genitalia, but I consider myself a female. It's just a little bit of a penis and really doesn't interfere much with my life."

Is this all a ploy to sell more records? Rumors have been swirling for months that she is a transsexual (man hands...Adam's apple...) so is this just our minds playing trick on us? Or did she do this on purpose to keep us guessing? I mean...its clear she likes the attention and the mystery of "GaGa".

Thoughts?

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*Highlights* - Clay People Learn, Too

A little video my best friend made at work.

Fun Fact Friday! - US education expenditure and other countries' GDP from Education Gadfly on Vimeo.

So all this money has been pumped into education, where are the results???

The "Think About That" value:

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*Highlight* Boys Behaving Badly?

Ever had a flaming shot? Well...there's a certain skill to it....


Another Flaming Shot Goes Bad - Watch more Funny Videos

Not how you do it....maybe the next guy...






Nope....10 points for blowing the fire out though...

Link:

No...and...Hell No....

Flaming eye shot fail
by CSJay

Interesting approach...but no.

Step One: BLOW THE DAMN THING OUT.

5/5 for My personal enjoyment!






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*Highlights* - Jilted Bird

Aww...poor thing!



How Anne Heche of him...

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*Highlights* - Sex. Real Talk.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Health class would have been more engaging if they had this vid in high school

Sex Ed. R. Kelly style

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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*Highlights*- MMM Sprite!!!

See more funny videos and Funny Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Why is America so prude on their commercials....this is hilarious! Granted...I dont want Sprite now...

5/5 For...Swallowing?



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*Highlights* - The Cure for Thin Eyebrows?

Um...well

I GUESS this can work, too...




I think it's totally UGHtastic.

What do you think?

How sexy I think this is:

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*Highlights* Hung!

New Favorite SHOW!!!!




While this may seem odd...last week, my family and I happened to catch the first episode of this show and we love it. The premise: A high school basketball coach who is VERY down on his luck realizes he needs to do something to get more money. He turns to...well...marketing his best feature: his penis. Hilarity ensues...


5/5 for LARGE PENISES!







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*Highlights* - So..Wanna Meet Up or Something?

OK so there's this meet up event towards the end of this week. It's a good way to meet the people you only know and/or speak to via youtube, twitter, blogtv, etc.

I get a headache reading all the details (kind of a jumble) but basically it's this week starting Wednesday, July 8th and ends Saturday, July 11th. All this takes place in NYC. I hear people are coming from all over the place.

So come and meet in a non-creepy way some of the people that you watch/follow online.

Check it out.

789Gathering

I don't think I can make these days because of work but enjoy yourselves!

How nice this is:


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*Highlights* - O The Anticipation!!!

So of course every time Trey Songz releases something, I'm super hype. Take that for what you will...


Trey Songz released ANTICIPATION last night on his blog See Further Than I Am. I encourage reading what he has to say about it before downloading so, I'm not giving you the direct link to the download. Read his post and get the link yourself. It's like asking a child to eat the icing before the cake. You can't go wrong and it's a smile with every bite. RAWR!

Very honestly, even taking away my absolute adoration for Trey, this most recent free download-only mixtape is fantastic. On UStream last night after the release, Trey Songz said that this album is one that is true to what he and his producer, Troy Taylor, do and what they want to do without having to deal with record label politics and antics. If this is how he wants it done, I'm going to say that Atlantic Records needs to start listening up and loosen up on that choke chain because when you let real artists' minds to roam free, you get real art.

There was not ONE track on that album that I needed to replay to give a second chance because every track was BAM BAM BAM! The beats are great. The lyrics are excellent. The voice, smoooooth. The delivery of all three in the same package, bong BONG! SUBLIME. Crazy props to everyone that worked on this album. Get at the liner notes and show them love.

Some of these tracks, you can really hear the return to great R&B. It is coming back. Yo Side Of The Bed, definitely for the fans of ballads from the 90s. Hearing the guitar whine really brings you back even if you didn't appreciate that kind of music then. Listen to the lyrics. Beautiful, personal, and universal. Don't tell me you don't feel it. If you want a newer sound, She Ain't My Gurl featuring another talented young cat, Sammie. (Remember him? He's baaaack and grown) The song taps into the new kind of issues of the heart. That side piece love. Of course, what's a Trey Songz album without the cut songs. There are plenty of those. I've been bumpin' to Trey's falsetto in You Belong to Me for a few weeks now and I still love it. But On Top is one that has got me going right now. Trey has that extra something to make it sound like a personal affair every time the track plays.

I played through the WHOLE album 3 times before I realized it was 4am and I should PROBABLY get to bed (not like that was a bad idea after hours of playing Trey Songz....mmm yes). When was the last time you heard an entire album that is this good?

I can't wait until Ready drops on August 4th. "Can't help but wait," right?

Enjoy yourself with ANTICIPATION!!!

Join me and other fans on UStream with Songbook Entertainment's CEO, Troy Taylor, tonight at 10pm EST to discuss this album. All are welcome!

Let me know what you think of the album!

My love for this album:

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*Highlights* - PUMP IT!!!

So I'm looking to joining a gym. Really about time I did that.

A friend of mine suggested the 24 Hour Fitness gyms. Derek Jeter partnered up with 24 Hour Fitness and opened up a few spots in NYC. The newest one should have opened up this past Friday in the SoHo area but it got pushed back to sometime next week. Patience...patience...

I went to a different 24 Hour Fitness location instead to check out their set up and see if I want to shell out the money there or back at the Houston Street YMCA (which is hella expensive, too...almost a G a year.). And you know what? I like it! I really really like it!

I like that most of that facility is above ground. At the Y, everything was in the basement. I like my windows and I don't like feeling confined. The machines are good. They have a mat area and punching bag. The showers are nice. The lockers...like WOW. The lockers are awesome!!! My friend who is already a member, she really enjoys the personal training sessions. She even said that her experience with the trainer was the highlight of her gym experience. I hope they have a pool. That's pretty key to my decision.

24 Hour Fitness is an international gym and there are locations in a lot of states and right now there is a 7-Day FREE TRIAL!!! CHECK IT OUT!!! I mean it's free. What's there to lose except a few pounds?

YAY for good gyms!!!


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*Highlights* - On the LOOKout: The "Ready" Jarell Perry

The music industry has been shaken by the death of Michael Jackson. People of all ages are analyzing the legend's life in an attempt to understand what made him so successful, so international, so inspiring. Well, any Michael Jackson fan knows that his strengths were numerous and talent incomparable, but one essential ingredient to his success was Drive, the Drive to be the best and understand the business.

Recently, I've come across two artists who, although in the early stages of their careers, are truly showing they have, in abundance, the same crucial ingredient as MJ. For that reason alone, their chances of gaining the public's ear and attention are far greater than most.  Artist # 1 is...

Jarell Perry
A 2009 graduate of UCLA, Jarell Perry has an undeniably smooth voice that can definitely entrance audiences. There's a reason he was selected to sing the national anthem in front of thousands for UCLA's '09 graduation ceremony. Let's not dwell on the vocals however, because, while they are remarkable, what really draws attention to Jarell is how professional he is at just 22 years old and ready to be propelled into the spotlight.



The mark of a successful artist is determination and poise, and Jarell has both. Throughout his four years in college, Jarell took advantage of the California music scene, performing often at local campus and community venues, and building a solid fan base. He also successfully launched a great YouTube channel, MySpace, and personal website/blog that give his fans updates on his journey to stardom and musical appearances.

Furthermore, Jarell Perry is swiftly becoming a masterful songwriter who succeeds in bringing new perspectives and expression to the old concepts of love and relationships. One creative lyric that caught my ear came from Jarell's song "Got Me Open" featuring the rapper "Miggz": "I was ice cold, and I didn't even see it. Still you stuck around, melted me down, to a human being."

Some tracks you should definitely check out are "Indestructible," "Change Your Mind," "Back Together," and "Miracle." Nearly every one of his tracks could make the Billboard top charts with the right production finishing; solid production is one of the few things that some of Jarell's tracks lack. The only other advice to offer Jarell is to diversify the melodic lines he explores in his songs; that way his songs won't end up sounding "familiar" and will always showcase their creative originality. Even still, Jarell is constantly writing new material and exhibits a true desire to continue learning and growing in his craft.

To put it frankly, Jarell Perry has "it" together! With over a dozen studio recordings available for download already, this young singer/songwriter is prepared with both talent and product to take on the industry and claim his spot. He is not waiting around for some "dream manager" to take the reins of his career. No, Jarell has assembled his own team and is trailblazing a direct route to the national stage all on his own. Chances are industry professionals are already taking note of Jarell's firm grasp on personal marketing and branding, so it may not be long before we start hearing his tunes on our radios.



MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/jarellperrymusic

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*Highlights* - Ivy League Bound

Another highlight about Harvard this weekend.

This Brooklyn-born brainiac was homeless most of her life. But she didn't let Nothing bind her. In fact, nothing bound her. Now, she's Ivy League bound.


Her story is nothing short of inspirational. Things happen. It is what it is. Misfortune defined her situation but it never defined her identity. She realized she had potential to be great and kept her eye on the prize. She made it into Harvard and she is still reaching for the stars.

For those of us that have lost sight of our goals (especially post graduation...from an Ivy League), she puts possibilities back in perspective.

Thanks, Khadijah. Best of luck to you!

Here is her story.

The amount of self-empowerment in her brilliance:

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*Highlights* - Ryan Leslie Artist Spotlight

Ryan Leslie - singer, producer, songwriter, video director. 

Even if you don't know the name, you probably know the music.  His tracks, including "Diamond Girl" and "Addiction," have blown up on the charts these past few years, and from 2007 onwards he's become a steady contender and contributor in the R&B, Hip Hop music scene.

His music style is very engineering-based, often with little vocal showcasing. Ryan actually produced the 2006 track "Me & U" for his artist, protege, and possible girlfriend, Cassie. As a champion of true singers, I don't usually gravitate towards over-produced artists, so in the past I haven't paid much attention to the Leslie camp.  In all honesty, I did not warm up to Ryan Leslie in the slightest until the "Addiction" release.  While "Addiction" is very much in the "Cassie vein," being purely a studio-crafted product, it has some addictive qualities and made me finally take notice of this guy's songwriting talent.

So why an artist spotlight?  Watch this:
 

This stripped down version of the two songs "Diamond Girl" and "How it was supposed to be" really showcases Ryan's musicality.  I've always known that his music is heavily 50s influenced,  and finally that inspiration is shining through his songs.  You've probably also noticed that Ryan has a coarse, soothing, and rich vocal quality which really lends itself to the old school vibe.  My recommendation is that he move away from his typically digital wall of sound in favor of the more classic feel.  

What really drew me into Ryan Leslie recently was his 2009 BET music award nomination for best Male R&B artist of the year.  I did my research and found some really interesting information about the singer.

Did you know that Ryan Leslie scored a perfect 1600 on his SATs, was accepted into Harvard at age 15, and graduated at age 19 with a degree in Government (concentration in Political Science and Macroeconomics)?  While in college, he was placed on academic probation 3 times, possibly because he started spending too much time in the studio developing what would become his career.  After graduating, Ryan persuaded his family to take out a $15,000 loan so that he could construct his own studio. Fortunately, after years of work and talent development, he is finally reaping the rewards of his family's investment. 

The more I listen to Ryan Leslie's music, the more I like it and respect him.  Give it a few more months and Ryan a few more good song releases and we all might become fans.

How enthusiastic I am about Ryan Leslie's musical evolution:

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*Highlights* - Obama's New Goals for America

Obama Drastically Scales Back Goals For America After Visiting Denny's



Firstly, I'd like to say that I prefer IHOP over Denny's any day and many of the reasons touched on here are why. COME ON PEOPLE! I dont want to see you in your stained sweatpants and dirty wife beater while I'm trying to enjoy a Sunday brunch after church....fine...after clubbing (dont judge me).

LMAO! I have to say that this is very well done and I wonder how many people will think that this is true and go up in arms. Its freaking hilarious!!


5/5 for a More Realistic Presidential Agenda!





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