? | BEEF!?!?!

MORE LIKE VEGGIE BURGER! Both of yall for the sake of urban culture, let it the kucf go!

CTS | Cop That S&*^

New category added to the mix. Cop That S*&^ will highlight an album that I find worthy of purchase. That's right snitches; walking into your local retail supplier and exchanging something called a compact disc for cash. (While CD's last) They'll usually accompany a short review supporting the cause of purchase. First subject:

• Malik Yusef's G.O.O.D. Morning: Dusk - G.O.O.D. Night: Dawn.
• Original release date: May 26, 2009

If one took the spiritual ideology of Kanye's "Jesus Walks," the conscious tip of Lupe, the romantic rumblings of John Legend, and designed them from the mind of a spoken word artist, one would have Malik Yusef's double album project. Presented by Ye's G.O.O.D Music, "Dusk" & "Dawn" display hip-hop as a true art form. Actually its the basis of what we know as rap - spoken word on top of music. A throwback to Gil Scott-Heron, Yusef touches on all life activity one may find under the sun; life, love, spiritualilty, sex, politics. For instance, "Dawn" opens with a poetic conversation of love from him to her in "G.O.O.D. Morning Luv." Press to the next track and be bombarded with knowledge as he and KRS-One go in on "My People." Some of my favorites inlcuded the West-reminiscent "Leader (The Jesus Peace)," the self-esteem buliding "G.E.M (G.O.O.D Enuff Me)," and the Obama-inpspired "Promised Land" featuring Kanye and Adam Levine of Maroon 5. "Dusk" is similar in its track selection, but it does feel as though there is a darker tone to the Night album. Both were sold separately so prepare for some extra bucks, but its worth it. For more hit up his Mysapce page.

Channel Surfin' | Housewives of Atlanta

Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres tonight on Bravo. And unfortunately I'm sure my sister will force me to watch one way or another. Let's welcome back to TV Land NeNe, Lisa, Kim, Sheree, and newcomer Kandi of Xscape fame.

? | IU baller dating cast of Star & Vida

Via Mediatakeout: Former IU football player James Hardy seen chillin with....Toya of Lil' Wayne fame!?!? Playing for the Bills has its perks, i guess. sidebar: Had no idea he got drafted!?!? Let's see how he does with T.O.

411 | Deaf, disabled man tasered, pepper sprayed

Via AOL Black Voices

PBP | Life comes @ you fat

I guess that's what obscurity, being broke, and fast food will do to you.

MESS | 'The Bodyguard' is next to be remade

Two messes in one day. WOW. The industry is all abuzz on word of Whitney Houston's iconic film The Bodygaurd being remade for generation unoriginality. Besides the absurdity of revisiting a 90s and pop culture classic such as this, the role of Rachel Marron is up for grabs by...Kelly Rowland, Monica, Bey? No. None. The individual in question isn't even a minority. The actress linked to the story right now.....

Worst. Casting. Ever. Spotted @ BET.com

'89 | He's cold as ice

missLona

Ms. Abdul's killer video for her "Cold-Hearted Snake." Why she isn't a judge on ABDC as opposed to AI is beyond me. She choreographed Janet for goodness sake!

MESS | "Young nigga got it bad cuz i'm brown"

After incredulous speculation from the powers of the Right and all those still upset that a brother is living in the White House, and didn't have to break-in, Barack Hussein Obama is indeed a natrual born citizen of his United States of America. Now since we've proven what we alrady knew as truth, let us allow the president to do his job. Post-racial my BLACK ASS.

G101.3 | And you don't know why...

Been meaning to post this for a minute. I was pretty much obsessed with this song for a good month after first hearing it on a thing called a radio; and seeing it on something called MTV. I think everyone goes through a stage where they just don't know why. I remember really liking the video too. sidebar: I literally just realized their name, Vertical Horizon, were total opposites. FAIL! LOL

PBP | The day television dies.....

IS THE DAY HER REALITY SHOW AIRS.

411 | Awwwwwww

Kim and her booty have split with NFLer Reggie Bush. Thought they were going to last. It definitely did wonders to humanize the woman formerly known as Ray J's costar.

411 | Dr. Murray may have killed the music?

I've strayed from this story as long as I could. One: for respect of Jackson's memory, restraining myself from getting caught up in the media slaughtering. And two: because Dr. Murray is a brother and this is not a good look. First it was the questioning of the late Dr. Donda West's plastic surgeon, and now this. AP reports he indeed administered a sleep aiding drug to Mr. Jackson. Officials believe this is what caused the cardiac arrest which killed Jackson. Full story is here. Personally I think after all that has been revealed of Jackson's alleged addiction to prescription drugs and plastic surgery, one cannot fault the doctor for doing something that in this case seemed normal. Those around him may have been at fault for enabling him, but Jackson was an adult and had to be quite aware of the affects and risks this activity acquired.

'Dangerous' Fashion Provoking Change by Lorin Williams

'Dangerous' Fashion Provoking Change by Lorin Williams Shared via AddThis

8709 Special | illTracks : July Part 1

Decided to make a blend of some of my favorite songs this summer. The first of two and hopefully of an eventual series for each month...when I get a chance to sit down and mix.

illTracks : July by thomasboi