So I received a comment from Kate, a MTV representative [ :) ], concerning my opinion on their new show "Taking the Stage." I really appreciated the comment because I didn't know anyone was paying attention. Secondly, I must respond to her request to hold off until the second episode. I actually enjoy it more now. I still feel like I'm watching bad actors, but it is picking up. I really enjoyed Tyler and Mia's mash up. One word of advice, if we had followed the students around in like a True Life format, camera wiseI think it would feel more authentic.
A few months right before Exclusive and years prior to Ike-itus, Chris Brown recorded a snippet entitled "Hood Ridin" prod. by Dre & Vidal. It had great single potential and was better than his first choice off his sophomore album.Here it is in its full length glory. Thanks Hip Hop Pop ad R&B stop. Too bad my joy is overshadowed by his current situation.
Read this over at HipHopDX. Apparently the artist's show at a college in Minnesota was met with small protest. They sited his demeaning lyrics toward women as the root of their disgust. How ironic because he will be here at Indiana University April 24 for our Little 500 celebration. According to the article it did not deter Soulja Boy or the audience from a great show, but it does make you think.
I'm not going to lie, I enjoy a lil "Birdwalk" every now and then, but I did not buy his album, and I do not take him seriously. And i won't be attending his concert because I know for a fact that I am not the target audience.
Being 21 I am at the age where people begin to contemplate the future. Where they're going to reside, what career they will have, and who/when/if they'll get married. Frankly the latter is definitely last on my list, but I certainly have thought about one aspect of that occasion: the wedding song. It is sort of tradition, especially for black folks, to have a song sang at your wedding. The usual suspects include "I Swear," "Here and Now," "My Love, Sweet Love," "For You," and of course any ballad by Boyz II Men. My parents joined to Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky."Usually we think of the bride making these decisions, but being the music freak that I am, I have my top three choices for matrimony theme songs selected.
1 | Diamonds & Pearls - This song echoes love. I've always loved it, and it goes beyond just the simple husband and wife bond. It is a bond between true friends.
2 | Love Ballad - I experienced this vow of love on the radio years ago and was completely hooked. The lyrics are so sincere and Jeffery Osbourne's conviction at the end tells of a love that doesn't compare to any other.
3 | Together Forever - I was obviously late on this song since everyone hails "If I Ever Fall in Love" as their hit single and best work. But their entire debut is laced with pure R&B gems. And this one speaks volumes.
A few months right before Exclusive and years prior to Ike-itus, Chris Brown recorded a snippet entitled "Hood Ridin" prod. by Dre & Vidal. It had great single potential and was better than his first choice off his sophomore album.
Here it is in its full length glory. Thanks Hip Hop Pop ad R&B stop. Too bad my joy is overshadowed by his current situation.
Read this over at HipHopDX. Apparently the artist's show at a college in Minnesota was met with small protest. They sited his demeaning lyrics toward women as the root of their disgust. How ironic because he will be here at Indiana University April 24 for our Little 500 celebration. According to the article it did not deter Soulja Boy or the audience from a great show, but it does make you think.
I'm not going to lie, I enjoy a lil "Birdwalk" every now and then, but I did not buy his album, and I do not take him seriously. And i won't be attending his concert because I know for a fact that I am not the target audience.
