Guilty Pleasures

So, I’m out this weekend and me and my homies start discussing our guilty pleasures. Not really guilty pleasures so much, but how we’re such hip hop heads and to even utter the words “I like soulja boy” or something crazy is just an embarrassment to the hip hop head community. But we all have our guilty pleasure right? For example, celebrities will eat at restaurants us common folk cant even pronounce! But, they still get their McDonald's on. Or most women would want a charismatic guy like Will Smith, but we will still find something sexy about the hood or goonish, Plies. Below are some of my guilty pleasures that I’m not necessarily ashamed of, but I wouldn’t brag about them to strangers.



1. I love “Pop, Lock, and Drop It” remix with Huey, Bow Wow and T-Pain.
2. I still jam New Editions “Candy Girl” like it just came out yesterday and I’m twelve.
3. I pig out and eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch with cream cheese
4. I’d rather play 1988 Mario Brothers & Duck Hunt over ANY game
5. I think Shia Lebeoff is cute and I’ve always thought that. Yes, even when he was on Disney’s Even Stevens.
6. I tivo the View everyday even though their demographic is housewives or women over 45.
7. Most people know I cannot even stomach a reality show, but I’m crazy about BET’s hit show, “Keshia Cole: The Way It Is”
8. I look forward to watching BET’s 106 & Park on Fridays so I can watch Freestyle Fridays.
9. I think Diddys “No Way Out” album was actually good.
10. I check my facebook account more than I check my other email accounts.
11. I thoroughly enjoy That So Raven; is hilarious.
12. I like to sit with my hands in my pants like Al Bundy(no fondling. I just like it).
13. I like to hold my own breast
14. I freestyle to myself when I'm solo in the car.
15.My retainer helps me rest easily at night.

Funny Fridays: Panda Demands Abortion

This ish is funny as hell. Dont you dare judge this panda.




***This is one of the reason I think abortion is ok in some situations! LOL!

"Imma use self control instead of birth control..."

“Cuz, $315 aint worth your soul. $315 aint worth it” So I’m in my ride riding, listening to my ipod on shuffle( which is the new “satellite radio” for those who cant stand public radio anymore ) and I came across “retrospect for Life” by Lonnie Lynne, also known as Common and the song featured songstress Lauryn Hill. I’ve never been in the situation that some women have as they pace back and forth in their minds as to whether they want to keep the human growing in their womb or do they want to turn it their womb into a tomb, but the this song did touch me on a higher level. I guess it gives me a different retrospect of life. Common raps on abortion coming from a then 25 year olds point of view. Hot damn, he made his point and the dude is more dope than dopey and his bitch snow white! I love the line “ I’m gonna use self control instead of birth control” because he shows that as humans we still have the responsibility to control our actions. Having sex with protection doesn’t make it anymore ok than a person driving reckless just because they have on their seat belt. As humans WE LOVE SEX! Right? We love to have GOOD sex, right?.We love to hear that our peers had great sex last night, right? But when someone gets knocked up out of wedlock, they’re doomed to hell, right? Now, don’t get it twisted like pig curls, I am pro choice (maybe I shouldn't be that proud to say), but I think it should be done in a responsible matter (victims of rape, teenage pregnancy, etc), not just because you don’t want a kid. I mean, I don’t think having a kid is the worst possible outcome of having sex. Ever had sex and you don’t stay with that person so you’re left broken hearted (which is the worst kind of pain, next to a toothache) or even an STD (It’s a brand new day!) If anything having a kid is a blessing whether you see it that way or not. I’m not sure what your faith is or even if you have one, but I believe in God and the Bible clearly states, “Do not Kill.” And I think somewhere in there it says a woman should be a virgin until she’s married. But who’s following that law in 2009? No one. But not once in the Bible does it say “if a woman should have a baby before she is married, may she is to kill the baby and continue to fornicate with strangers of the world” (Ricky Bobby 12:3). So why is abortion such an easy cop out? Is it money? True story: My parents had a baby boy who was planned. They damn near cried when they found out about my coming because they were dirt poor eating beans everyday and could barely take care of each other. But God made a way and as conceited as this sounds, I AM the best thing to happen to my family! I guess it all boils down to faith. I think if one has faith, they can do anything (how cheesy could that last sentence be?).Now, I can understand being a single parent is hard, but damnit, I think it’s just as hard with two people. There was a time when it was shameful to have a kid out of wedlock and in todays society some still view it that way. I can understand that, but I don’t think the shame “back in the day” was the pregnant woman per se, it was the fact that the woman or girl was even having sex. That was the shameful part. Because what she did in the dark came to the light. Now days, we talk about our sex life all the time and how fucking good it is, so why are we so shocked when we find out that someone is pregnant? Of course you want to have two parents but it doesn’t always work out that way. Would it be better if the parents got married, argued all the time and then divorced leaving someone to be a single parent anyway? I literally can go on for pages about this, but please peep the video and check the lyrics, Common handled his business. Now yall know I'm not the one to dare judge, but handle your business responisbly.






**Fun fact: Common did this song while his girlfriend was pregnant and Lauryn hopped on the track because the song hit her close to home because being on that superstar status, all her music advisors were advising her to not have her son and choose music first. Selfish bastards.

Throwback Thursday: Tootsie Roll

With spring break upon us, is there any other song that should be played. I mean, fun at the beach! Let us not forget Freak Nic! Of course at the time when this was the "cool" thing to do, i was too young, but cant a sista dream? There is no way a damn chicken noodle soup or superman soulja boy could ever compare. This dirty summer dance song is like the Jay-Z of rap. There were other "booty" dance songs before and there were definetly plenty after, but none can compare. People still have fond memories of this song. What was your memory of chicken noodle soup? Stanky Leg? None, eh? Don't you dare judge me for taking yall ALL the way back with them nasty 69 boys!

Wanted Wednesdays: Yves Saint Laurent

"Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magicVegas on acid,Seen through these St. Laurent glasses" said Mr. West. These shades are not THAT nice, but who wouldn't want to stunt and say they have some Yves Saint Laurent shades? Even the usually non flashy Nasir Jones had to rap about what he would only considers the best suit to wear in Heaven: "throwin' carnations at my tombstone,in my new home ,meet mom's in my yves saint laurent suit on". These pretty pair of thangs are going to run you about $250 to $500, so start saving your change! I'm not really a shades person, but who's to say if I had Kanye or Nas' money, I wouldn't get them? Don't you dare judge my extravagant wanted "wish" list for today!

Hip Hop Excerpt: Come and Get Me

This is one of my favorite bars by Jigga! He just start off hard. If you've never heard this song, youtube and just hear his flow and delivery. While he not my favorite rapper, it's verses like this that I understand why he IS number one on most peoples list.



I remove your roof nigga let the sun shine in
Thirty-eight waist, enough to put one nine in
Really a thirty-six without the gun I'm thin
but when the gat is tucked, I'm fat as fuck
Ignorant bastard, I'm takin it back to day one
No kids, but trust me I know how to raise a gun
For niggaz that think I spend my days in the sun
well here's the shock of your life, the glock not the mic
Homey I'm not into hype; trust me, I'm still street
You still fuckin up then trust me I still creep
Yeah I know the platinum chain be lookin real sweet
but reach and I bury niggaz sixty feet deep
S dot Carter turn rappers into martyrs
Separate fathers from they daughters, why bother
I'm a crook like you, I took like you
I disobeyed the law threw out the book like you
How dare you look at Jigga like I'm shook like boo
I keep the fifth with me nigga, come and get me..

"I wanna hit that, more than I wanna hit the lotto"

Oooh weeee!! Juelz killed this remix! While this is not the best remix I've ever heard, it's pretty damn good! You just plain old suck if you dare judge!

20 Questions

1. Aren't you surprised the Stanky Leg got the nationwide attention it got?



2. Wouldn't you jam R.Kelly's "Doin it in her cousins bunk bed"?



3.Why can't white people say the "N' word?



4. Why do white people WANT to say the "N" word?



5. Has Stevie Wonder shaved that mess from around his lips yet?



6. Doesn't Ashley from Baldwin Hills look like Rudy Huxtable?



7. Weren't you expecting Sanjaya to get a deal with Revlon Hair care?



8. Haven't we had cell phones long enough to know they need to be off or on vibrate in theatres?



9. Can we start using the phrase " a hard head, makes a soft ass" is an explicit manner?



10. Has Ed Hardy gone out of style yet?



11. Shouldn't Neo and LL Cool J have caps sewed on their heads?



12. Is L.A. Lakers player Lamar Odom, really just 26 years old?



13. Do they still make FUBU?



14. Why are there never any cars on the highway during a high speed chase?



15. Is Tom Green still alive?



16. Does it make you uncomfortable when a fat person says they're fat and you know you can't agree with them?



17. Why do fans get super excited when an artist yells out the city they're in during a concert?



18. Is Wal-Mart like the new mall?



19. Can two vegetarians have beef?

20. Does Jordin Sparks still have a crush on Chris Brown?

Throwback Thursday: Beep Me 911

I STILL don't know where Magoo's ass is, but dang it bobby, he did a good job with this one. And oh my word, Timbaland! There is no way anyone can deny this beat. It is stupid crazy! Man, I wish I was down with Miss E. and Tim back then. Oh well. This video is very creative ( Missy always comes correct like a porn star) but don't you dare judge if you don't get it

Wanted Wednesdays: LV's Kanye Sneaks

Finally! Something for the fella's to enjoy!

Ok, so, I've never been a sneaker person. Maybe I would have been if my parents would have bought me $150 Jordans like everybody else, but they didn't! I was rockin Reeboks when they were NOT cool! But still ok to wear. I'm really more of a boot and sandal kind of chic. Just depends on the season. If it's winter outside, I rock boots. If it's 10 degrees cooler than hell outside, I rock sandals or flip-flops. But these shoes are actually nice and they are designed by none other than the "Louise Vuitton Don" himself: Mr. Kanye West! From what I understand, he actually took an intern job with Louise V. to design these shoes. He's really taking rapper/designer to a different level! I still wouldn't wear them just for the fact I know they would make my feet look like boats, but I think a well dressed man should get them a pair of these. The purple ones are really an eye catcher.

While you may not agree with my sense of style (or lack thereof) you can take of your "good" shoes and kicks stones if you dare judge!

WTF??

Ok, this seems like it would be a good song and for a promotional video, it's actually pretty good...but why of all people is Kanye the love interest? I love him with a mad passion, but this dude is not love interest material...in my book at least.Keri needs to take tips from A.Keys. Alicia knows how to pick out a video hotty! (Method Man, Mos Def, Common) He just whine and moans so much, I could actually see him complaining if the "lovin" wasn't any good. Either way, he's my boy, so I will not judge. Do your thing Ye!

Estelle and Solange

Ever wondered what Beyonce looks like taking a dump?? No? Anyone? Ok, not that I wonder but after watching this Solange video, you kind of get the picture. Please know that I am not promoting this video because I like Solange ( I have no beef, just don’t care for her…right now) but because I will be seeing her tonight in concert along with Estelle. This song and video T.O.N.Y is actually pretty good and well put together. After hearing this song it’s obvious who penned a lot of the good Destinys Child and Beyonce songs. Not that there is anything wrong with the now Websters defined “Bootlicious” penned by Beyonce, but Solange does have the potential to be place on the wall of great song writers ( Neo, The Dream, Faith Evans). Shout out to Kid Cudi who appears to be the “Baby Daddy” of the video. And of course, my love Cee-Lo for the production.





“Who killin em in the UK, everybody gonna say you K”! Not this time Mr. West. I’m telling you, I love Kanye, but how does he manage to feature on another artist song, but yet make it all about him? Oh well! Estelle is actually killing em in the UK. She’s one of London’s most popular acts right now and my favorite breakout artist of 2008. I didn’t hear too many new artist in 2008, but of the few I did hear, her 2nd LP album, Shine was the only new artist I could listen to without any skips (Jazmine Sullivan is fantastic, but my award goes to Estelle). Now, you’re probably wondering how is she the new artist of ’08. Technically she isn’t. She did drop a previous album in 2004, but since it didn’t make it’s way mainstream to the states, it’s new to me. To add to the credibility of a Mr. Cocky's co-sign, she also produced by six time Grammy award winner, John Legend. With these guys backing her up, her talent is definitely in the house and she will not just be a one hit wonder!

Estelle - New Music - More Music Videos

If you’re in the Dallas area and you didn’t get this blog too late, check out these ladies at the House of Blues. It’s standing room so you can buy your ticket at the gate! Whether you enjoy these ladies music or not, don’t you dare judge them!!

Can I take you down??

Is it ironic that Chris Brown sings, "take you down", but yet it seems as though he's going down? I don't know the facts but with his celebrity status it wouldn't be a shocker if he gets off. But I don't know what judge would let this guy go free after hearing what was done to Riri:

The document says this is what happened-Rhianna read a text message on Brown's cell phone from an ex girlfriend. The couple began fighting, verbally. And then it got ugly, really ugly.

Brown allegedly tried to shove Rhianna out of the car, began punching her even as blood filled her mouth.

And then police say he bit her.

When Rhianna called her assistant to tell her to have police come to her home, Brown allegedly threatened to kill her. (Fox News)

Watch the video below. This is what really pisses me off. I've had to come face to face with judges for outstanding tickets, warrants and other BS and I always say "ma'am" or "sir". This kid just says "yes ma'am" once??? And it's a female judge too!! You know she's singing, "Let me take you down...I really wanna take you down and show you what I'm about"

Funny Fridays: It's so cold in the D

Yo, this girl (T Baby) is the hottest thing coming out of Detroit right now! She has over a million youtube hits, radio stations play her music and people know her song! This is a video you must watch more than once. First just listen to the song. Then pay close attention the video: check the background, the back up dancers and whatnot. Then pay extra close attention to what she says. At the 2:19 mark in mid sentence, this girl just stops rapping! I love it! Get your laugh on and if you dare judge, you're no better than T Baby!

Throwback Thursdays: Love is blind

I'm not one to judge (a lot) so if RiRi wants to get back with C.Breezy, I hope she's aware of the consequences. I watch Oprah. I watch Tyra. I know that abusive men don't only hit you once. They apologize, but they still beat that ass as long as you stay and allow it. But I aint tryna preach. This one's for you RiRi!

The day I knew HE was real

Don't get it twisted now. I was raised in the Church and since I was able to breath, the belief and faith and God has always been there. But it's like, "hhhmmm, you tell me this Spirit is real, but how can I be for sure until I'm affected directly?" That day came early in the second semester of my freshman year in college. It had been long over 2 weeks since my English professor told me about a 10 page rough draft that was due. Like most Americans growing up, I took my free education for granted while in grade school. Of course my parents stayed on me and told me how detrimental an education was, but I didn't care. I just wanted to play my instrument and chase boys! I mean, I guess I came out ok: College graduate and a job that more than 20% of Americans would kill for. But I don't think any of this would have came to be if it weren't for that incident my freshman year. Now, of course since I found out that college was NOT free, I got a little bit more serious about school. But hell, it was easier. No homework every night, no band or basketball practices. Just four hours of class a day, 3 hour naps, 2.5 hours at someone apartment chillin and the remaining hours studying! Ahh, wasn't life grand then?? But back to the subject: The day I knew GOD was real.

So here it is, the day my paper is due and I only have 3 pages complete. I've never been a worrier. Maybe I'm just that carefree or maybe my faith is just THAT deep that I don't trip, but regardless; I rarely stress out! So, hours before the paper is due, I'm at my friend’s apartment chillin, watching TV, and maybe having a drink or two. And then it happens. Due to inclement weather the school shuts down!!! Now, what I failed to mention earlier was that I had this class in the evenings, ONCE A WEEK!!!! So all praises go to HIM!!! I had a whole 'nother seven days to complete this paper! This favor was so undeserving because I wasn't even trying to finish the paper! I was just in school chilling. But when that happened I never took it for granted. I realized right then and there that, THAT was the grace of GOD helping me not to fail! It was indeed a very humbling experience. So even past then, my nonchalant attitude stuck with me. I felt as though even if something wasn't going right, it will eventually pick up and if not, I'm a strong believer in "everything happens for a reason".

If you believe in God, Allah, Buddha or whomever( I aint judging) when was the moment YOU knew he was real? And if you believe in nothing, well, heck, I still wont judge you(God knows I can’t judge ANYONE)!

Featured Artist: Teedra Moses

I wanted to make my featured artist my "new artist", but who am I kidding? I'm no talent scout, so anyone I put up, whether they're popular or not, SOMEBODY has already done heard of them(Country pun intended)! This song is called "backstroke". Use your the dirty side of your brain and you can figure out what this song is about! Teedra has a really good voice and this song is FIRE! I really like it and I think you should add this to your "knockin boots" playlist on your ipod. Enjoy!

If I had Oprah's money...

If you know me, you know that I am a simple and practical person. I don't ask for much, but will give all I have to another. And honestly, I think most people think they ARE indeed that way...until they get some money. As I've grown and matured from what I thought were my childish ways, I've always said, "Oh, I'll live a simple life. I wouldn't buy 10 cars, a boat and my own island". And I wouldn't. But I would do some things that just doesn't make any sense! I would of course do all the cliche things first, like give money to the church, pay off all bills, and buy my family (Grandmother, Parents, brother, and my closest aunt and cousins) houses of their own. But after all that crap:



I would only have 2-3 cars: The Lancer ( To always remember where I came from), an escalade, and something with over 500hp



I would buy a home in Paris , TX and NYC



While I only know how to play brass and woodwind instruments, I would have a multimillion dollar studio in one of my homes (For days I just feel like freestyling).



I would commission Kanye West to produce a track for me at least 6 times a year



I would buy speakers (for music only) that would blow my hair when played at it's max!!



I would also have speakers throughout the home playing my ipod on shuffle

I would give money to my closest friends and if they dare ask for more, I will cut off all connections from them(That doesn't mean I would never give them money later, but it's tacky to ask. If they are THAT close, they will be around me anyway to reap the benefits of being my friend ).


I would give money to the "Save the Music" charity



I would give money to the SPCA



I would own at least 5 dogs ( 3 outside and 2 inside)



This may sound mean, but I would retire my parents and make my dad my gardener and my mom my cook and when the time comes, the nanny to my children.



I would buy more jewelry, purses and shoes than I would clothes



I would have an inside and outside pool

And I would devote a lot of my free time to film making...therefor I would have the best cameras, editing equipment and team!

With all that said, it doesn't seem like I would buy THAT much, but still, given the fact that I thought I was pretty simple, these are some outlandish things! Don't you dare judge me! "I love having my cake plus eating too! Shit, I got cake, what the F*** I'm spose to do?"

What would you do with Oprahs money????