HurtMEEZYSoul

NEW HOME! :)

2010-07-15T15:00:00.002-05:00

So after two years I finally decided to stop being cheap and buy a domain name.... Check out the new home at HurtMEEZYSoul.com... It's still very much a work in progress... But it's getting there :)

Make you a celebrity overnight... (c) Twista

2010-06-01T21:46:00.001-05:00

So, Justin Halpern was just like any of you other twitter addicts out there... Tweeting random nonsense about his life and so on...Well...except for the fact that joining twitter got him a book deal AND a tv show...

Not familiar with Mr. Halpern... We'll let wikipedia catch you up...
"Shit My Dad Says" is a Twitter feed started by Justin Halpern, a semi-employed comedy writer. It consists of quotes made by Halpern's father, Sam, regarding random subjects. Halpern started the account on August 3, 2009, soon after moving from Los Angeles back to his parents' house in San Diego. In less than a month, the page was featured on The Daily Show, a popular San Francisco blog called Laughing Squid and by Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Kristen Bell. As of 13 June 2010, the feed has over 1,406,000 followers.

In September 2009, Halpern found an agent and started sifting through book deals.[3] He signed an agreement with Harper Collins in October 2009. The book based on the feed, Sh*t My Dad Says, was released on May 4, 2010. During its first week, the book reached #8 on the New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction.

In November 2009, CBS announced that they were developing a television sitcom based on the twitter feed, which would star William Shatner. The series, officially titled $#*! My Dad Says, was green-lit by CBS in May 2010 and will air on CBS during the 2010-11 season.

Check him out!! www.twitter.com/shitmydadsays

Word to your wrist watch (c) Weezy

2010-05-31T21:43:00.000-05:00

This is just a concept... But it's interesting huh? Sony's concoction... It's a wearable wrist computer...

Virtual Insanity (c) Jamiroquai

2010-05-30T21:28:00.000-05:00

The ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO COMING! I would give anything to be in LA from June 15-17th but I guess I'll just have to settle for the website :(... Check it out!
http://www.e3expo.com/

The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it. (c) Banksy

2010-05-29T21:16:00.000-05:00

So I am mildly obsessed with Edgar Mueller... For those that don't know he is a 3D street artist and I have been following him for YEARS! I was very surprised when I realized that I had never posted about him... Anywho, here is some of his amazing pieces of his artwork

Watch him work...

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-05-28T21:14:00.000-05:00

Artist: Journey
Song Title: Faithfully

This week's "SOTW" was brought to you by my dear friend B! Thanks for the nomination... I get tired of thinking up songs on my lonesome :)

Don't change... Your plans... (c) Ben Folds

2010-05-27T11:40:00.002-05:00

...But you might want to after you see mine... I'm gonna be in STL for the weekend and there are LOADS of things to get into this Memorial Day...

This is the first-ever St. Louis Underground Music Festival... so come out and show your support... with over 70 names on the roster I'm sure there's bound to be someone to tickle your fancy... 2 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, May 29. Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester Avenue. $5, plus $2 minor surcharge. 314-775-0775. BE THERE.

This is by far one of my fav annual events in the Lou, though I haven't been in a couple years I am ecstatic that I will be in town this year to check it out... The idea is simple enough... Only t-shirts are allowed... Trust me, this event is Meezy approved, it is a GUARANTEED good time...

SUNDAY MAY 30th, 2010
THE PAGEANT
6161 DELMAR
SAINT LOUIS MO
9am-2am
Must be 21 or Older to attend

I'll be there..So if ya see me out, you better speak :)

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY

2010-05-26T11:35:00.000-05:00

Raymond Jackson

Mr. Jackson was recently charged with first-degree criminal abuse which is a felony that is punishable by five years to 10 years in prison. Why do you ask? Well, he decided it would be a good idea to allow his 2 year old step son to drink gin and iced tea. The child's mother, Amanda Jackson is equally irresponsible as well... for leaving her child in the care of someone that would even consider doing such a thing... SMH.

The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. (c) Anaïs Nin

2010-05-25T11:23:00.000-05:00

So, I just copped this book from a friend of a friend yesterday and so far I'm in love... I encourage all of you to check it out on amazon.com... If you're in the Chicago area hit me up, I can hand deliver it for ya. :)

Chasing the cool... (c) Lupe Fiasco

2010-05-24T00:55:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness! I'm glad there's a definitive list lol

Picture book (c) The Kinks

2010-05-23T00:20:00.000-05:00

"Mia Minaj" is what my best friend Richard called me when I wore this outfit lol... He's a jerk!

Me and Carol Ann...

Take 2...

My lil cousins and I :)

Full body shot

Me again :)

Prepster Mia

Creepshot... this guy on the El was so fresh... the different color blues, the pocket square... yummy!

Curly hair don't care...

My first "Skyline Chili" experience

OUR Jordan 6's ;-)

Reds and Cardinals game... Cards won... DUH!

Yellow nails... :)

Jordan 1s courtesy of "him" :)

MATSUMOTO has a flat tire :( I will ride him later... lol

Mother's Fish... It ain't from STL if it doesn't have pickles and onions

6th grade fav! :)

I still haven't mastered the "bathroom pic"

He spoils me...

My Simba :)

Post racial america?

2010-05-22T00:13:00.000-05:00

The Anderson Cooper 360 Doll Study... No words, just watch... It makes me sad :(

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-05-21T00:09:00.000-05:00

Song Title: Tighten Up
Artist: The Black Keys

I think this video is adorable... I <3 The Black Keys

A brand is the identity of a specific product, service, or business.

2010-05-20T23:55:00.001-05:00

I'm so in love with this short film... All the different brands... it's sweet.

Logorama from Marc Altshuler - Human Music on Vimeo.

DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-05-19T23:48:00.000-05:00

Rima Fakih

Ms. Fakih was just crowned Miss USA this past Sunday and some interesting photos got leaked of her entering a "Stripper 101" contest at a local strip club in her hometown of Detroit... Will these skeez's ever learn? Take some lessons from Tara...

I love golddddd (c) Goldmember

2010-05-18T23:41:00.000-05:00

Nike SB Eric Koston... I thought the Iron Man dunk would be my last dunk purchase... But I'm a sucker for gold so I'm thinking I might need these in my life...

Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby. (c) Wheatus

2010-05-17T23:30:00.000-05:00

Lupe Fiasco is starting up the All City Chess Club... A collective of artists that probably weren't labeled the "popular kids" in High School... It involves himself, Asher Roth, B.o.B, The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Wale, Diggy, J. Cole, and Pharrell.... I'm down... I'm a fan on some kind of level of all the artists with the exception of Charles Hamilton... I'm hoping that this "movement" actually goes somewhere, because Lord knows I'm still waiting on something new to be released from CRS... it's been like three years! :(

You didn't have a childhood (c) Richard A. Penn II

2010-05-16T23:09:00.000-05:00

My best friend always teases me because I don't like candy... It's like one of the quintessential child-like loves that I just never really got into... Well, loving cartoons is definitely something that I have not grown out of...

COWBOY BEBOP! This show was so awesome and the soundtrack is so prolific.. Hmmm... I suppose I can name one out of the several things that made this show amazing... I thought it was cool that most of the episode titles are named after some sweet songs... I suggest you check it out on DVD ASAP... But you can't borrow mine! :-p

FRISKY DINGO! This show was all about superhero/action movie cliche's... I'm so sad it was so short-lived. It made me cry gansta tears of laughter on the regular... Adult Swim puhleaseeeee bring back Killface and his ridiculousness

Just thought I'd educate you on these shows spectacularness... I will try and do this on the regular maybe make a segment about wonderific things that came to an end... STAY TUNED! :-p

I think I'm in loveeeee (c) Andre 3 stacks

2010-05-15T23:04:00.000-05:00

So I tried these on today thanks to my dear friend Sol that works at Barney's... Mr. Louboutin strikes again! I'm so in love. With these on I'm totally average height! Lol. Who has $800 they wanna let me hold? I can't even type that with a straight face... lol

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-05-14T23:07:00.002-05:00

Song Title: Dutch
Artist: Dessa

My friend Mike said that this song reminded him of me... "Man-eater" hmph. I'm a changed woman now Mike! Lol....

If you ask me I'm ready... (c) Alicia Keys

2010-05-13T22:50:00.000-05:00

In fact... I've BEEN READY for my dearest friend Abu to start up his blog... He has done several posts on HurtMEEZYSoul that several people have hit me up about... Well, lucky for you he is doin his own thing and you will be blessed with his coonerific intellectualisms on the regular... I will keep you abreast of when the site launches... but for now just enjoy the sweetness that is the blog's header :)

DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-05-12T22:59:00.000-05:00

This is what I see and hear everytime the Everest College commercials come on... Check out the vid below...

Guess who's back... Back again (c) Eminem

2010-05-11T22:35:00.001-05:00

... Don't ask me why I chose this pic lol

Check out Eminem's latest single "I'm Not Afraid" HERE... After hearing his "Despicable" freestyle and his verse on B.o.B's "Airplanes Pt. 2" I am keeping my fingers crossed that the old Eminem is BACK!!! :)

My identity is very clear to me now, I am a black woman. (c) Lena Horne

2010-05-10T22:32:00.000-05:00

RIP Lena Horne... 92 years old... You were truly amazing :)

92

“I think we're losing our sense of humor instead of being able to relax and laugh at ourselves... (c) Betty White

2010-05-09T22:29:00.000-05:00

...I don't care whether it's ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or whose ox is being gored.”

If you missed Betty White on SNL check it out below... This was the best show that SNL has had in IONS!

*sidenote* Am I the only one obsessed with SNL photo's? I really need to know the photographers name because I think he/she can make me look beautiwonderlous lol.

Our Song (c) Taylor Swift

2010-05-08T22:13:00.000-05:00

So I went on a mini road trip with my Mom from StL to Baton Rouge, LA to pick up my lil brother...(that's where he goes to school...) This video is what resulted on the ride back...

...for those that aren't familiar... that is a 20 year old black man with locs and my Mom jammin to TAYLOR SWIFT... feel free to judge... but I too like that song lol.

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-05-07T22:08:00.000-05:00

Song Title: Space Age Pimpin
Artist: 8ball and MJG

Love this song... Is it odd that I find it romantical? Lol

He's not funny and he's hard to look at! (c) Carol Ann

2010-05-06T21:52:00.001-05:00

... the tagline of this post = My Mom's thoughts on Conan O'Brien... SEE, Conan even polarizes the Mayfield home... Check out his 60 minutes interview below.

Part 1

Part 2

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY!

2010-05-05T21:24:00.000-05:00

George Rekers

Mr. Rekers is a Baptist minister and anti-gay rights activist... He was recently caught with his own personal gay escort/prostitute in the airport. What was Mr. Rekers explanation you ask? "I had surgery...and I can't lift luggage. That's why I hired him." His medical problems didn't seem to stop him from pushing his baggage cart throughout the entire airport... SMH

SONIC BOOM! (c) Guile

2010-05-04T18:22:00.000-05:00

New Sonic the Hedgehog 4 shots leaked shows super sonic... skip to 3:14 (STL and Pi lol) to see him turn into Super Sonic... Oh how I loved Sonic! I'm pretty much ecstatic :)

I am the stone that the builder refused (c) Asheru

2010-05-03T17:43:00.001-05:00

SEASON 3 of The Boondocks debuted last night and twitter was POPPIN! I had to watch it twice because I was so busy tweeting that I missed the satirical subtleties that makes The Boondocks so prolific... I was more than pleased with the season debut and I can't wait for more... I'm like a FIEND! What makes The Boondocks so ingenious is that even the people that the show pokes fun of are fans of it... I hope that it forces some of those people to look at themselves critically... That would be pretty sweet! Lol.

Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them. (c) Obi-Wan

2010-05-02T17:12:00.000-05:00

The whole Star Wars storyline told by legos in under 3 minutes... I'm a nerd, and I approve this youtube clip! :)

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-05-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

Train - Meet Virginia (Official Music Video). Watch more top selected videos about: Trains

Artist: Train
Song Title: Meet Virginia
I love this song... I can't believe it's 11 years old...I'm not sure, but I'm quite positive that Pat wrote it about me ;-)

Back in the day/when I was young I'm not a kid anymore...

2010-04-29T10:54:00.001-05:00

...But some days, I sit and wish I were a kid again (c) Ahmad

So, I've wanted these shoes ever since I was in the 6th grade... My Mom was not having it! These and the North Carolina Blue and White 11's are the only two pair of shoes that I really regret not having in my childhood (I'm a spoiled brat, so SUE ME! :-p). So, I was truly excited about the retro... HOWEVER, I just really want the original! :(. Check out the difference below

Original...

Retro...

I don't like that the Retro's have replaced the Air Diamond Turf logo with a 2010...BUT, I saw THESE on ebay... So I might have to get the '05 retro for $65 bucks... You can't beat that I guess... Meanwhile, I'll just pray that Nike releases the originals :(

...For those that do want the retro Nike Air Diamond Turf's... they should be dropping sometime in June :)

I have nothing to do with counting the votes. (c) Kenneth Blackwell

2010-04-29T10:50:00.003-05:00

Jon Stewart was really givin it to Mr. Blackwell yesterday... Check it out below :)

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Exclusive - Ken Blackwell Extended Interview Pt. 2

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I wish I knew how to quit you (c) Brokeback Mountain

2010-04-28T18:17:00.002-05:00

Just when I thought that I had gotten over my school girl crush on Lupe he comes out with another video and pulls me back in again! I'm on to you Mr. Fiasco! ;-) Enjoy the video for his latest single I'm Beamin below...

Do Better Wednesdays!

2010-04-28T11:07:00.003-05:00

Tecora Brown

The 73 year old Ms. Brown was charged with first-degree racketeering and second-degree theft by extortion on April 21st in Superior Court. Yeah, you read right... Ms. Brown was "pimping"... LITERALLY. But get this, she was ratted out by her own son... smh. This truly is a sad story... The son allegedly found seemingly desperate girls from the internet by promising them that having sex for money would be very lucrative for them, and then forced them into prostitution...The prostitution ring also included a niece and a nephew of Tecora Brown... tisk, tisk. :(

You're despicable! (c) Daffy Duck

2010-04-27T11:08:00.001-05:00

All I can say is wowwwwww... Check out Eminem's freestyle below for yourself.

4 27 Eminem Despicable Freestyle

Blazing Saddles (c) Mel Brooks

2010-04-26T10:18:00.002-05:00

So I saw these saddles on my way to work walking to the Blue Line (the Damen stop), and I couldn't help but snap a pic... Aren't they just beautiful?

I liked these yellow brogue's as well... But I hear the paint chips pretty bad on them so that's a bummer :(

If you want either then make your way to City Soles/Niche... *Warning* the footwear there is NOT cheap, but they do have a layaway plan for you ballers on a budget... lol

My saddles :)

Tie-dye on the highway/See the garlands in your hair (c) Robert Plant

2010-04-25T12:18:00.000-05:00

I tried to tie-dye an old pair of chuck's in '03 and it was a travesty! I'm happy the GAP decided to do it the right way... I MUST have these... If you want them too then head to the GAP, they're only available there. Thanks to Ty over at RegularOlTy.com gettin me hip!

Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock and roll. (c) Shigeru Miyamo

2010-04-24T23:02:00.000-05:00

*NERD ALERT* I am soooooooooo anxious (c) Ginuwine about this game... 2011?!?!?!?!? I have to wait that long?!?!? UGH.

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-04-23T23:11:00.002-05:00

Artist: Rachell Ferrell & Will Downing
Song Title: Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This
I sooooo miss R&B like this :(

Enlightenment is not imagining figures of light but making the darkness conscious. (c) Carl Jung

2010-04-22T23:09:00.001-05:00

So, the Gorillaz have a new single out called Stylo that features Mos Def and Bobby Womack... Though Mos couldn't make it on the Colbert show tonight to perform it with the rest of the gang... it was still a pretty amazing performance!

Interview with the Gorillaz

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Performance...

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Gorillaz - Stylo

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*I love Damon Albarn! If you aren't familiar I suggest you wiki him... he's GANGSTAAAA*

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY!

2010-04-21T22:59:00.003-05:00

Police in northern New Jersey say a 14-year-old girl grabbed a supermarket microphone and announced, “All blacks leave the store…” She was arrested and charged with bias intimidation and harassment.

...Post-racial society eh?

Sexting... (c) Anonymous

2010-04-20T22:57:00.000-05:00

Be careful with your text messages people... lol

Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one. (c) Bill Gates

2010-04-19T22:53:00.000-05:00

Just amazing... These 9 year olds truly inspire me!

GOP Needs a Hip-Hop Makeover (c) Michael Steele

2010-04-18T22:50:00.001-05:00

I have watched this everyday for the past week... Just figured I'd share lol

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Michael Steele Plays the Race Card

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OHIO STAND UP!

2010-04-17T22:41:00.000-05:00

Check out this Ohio MC's mixtape HERE... and tell him Meezy sent ya! ;-)

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-04-16T22:39:00.000-05:00

Artist: B.O.B ft. Hayley Williams
Song Title: Airplanes
I'm obsessed with Hayley Williams' voice... I'm a fan of interesting collab's, it broadens horizons..

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. (c) Berthold Auerbach

2010-04-15T22:28:00.000-05:00

For those that aren't familiar with this event... The B.O.M.B (Bring Our Music Back) Fest is kind of a big deal... Frank Bombaci’s (the creator of B.O.M.B.) dream was to create an event where music lovers of all types could come together and appreciate the raw and original bits of music that are slowly seeping away from the mainstream music industry. The concert will showcase a variety of music genres, including Folk, Classical, Rock, and Country, and include the likes of bands such as Lupe Fiasco, Brand New, Jay Electronica, Ra Ra Riot, The Cool Kids, and Roots of Creation.

Bombaci is hosting the event on May 30th, from 12 p.m. to 10pm, at Durham Fairgrounds in Durham, Connecticut. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds will benefit two nationally known nonprofits, including SoundMusic CT, an organization dedicated to bringing summer music back to Harkness Park, and Make-a-Wish Foundation. I wish I could be there sooooooo bad! :(

DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-04-14T22:22:00.000-05:00

Kiely Williams

Kiely Williams (Cheetah Girls) - Spectacular
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This week's DBW is brought to you courtesy of the former Cheetah Girl Kiely Williams... Apparently blacking out, having sex, and not knowing whether or not you used a condom is what's hot in these streets.. and also very "empowering to women" (her quote)... Woe is me!

Lust is easy. Love is hard. Like is most important. (c) Carl Reiner

2010-04-13T22:09:00.001-05:00

Tough Love Couples debuted this week... I am a fan of Steve and his Mom.... even though I'm slightly jealous that he gets paid to give advice that I give for free on the regular... I can appreciate his technique... Though I probably won't be catching most of the episodes that I DVR because law school and work consume me...I will do my best! :)

This my ish, this my ish (c) Gwen Stefani

2010-04-12T22:04:00.000-05:00

Another Boondocks Promo.. I can't breathe... This is PROLIFIC... SHOUTOUT to Aaron McGruder for calling out Will.i.am on his ridiculousness...

If life gives you lemons, make some kind of fruity juice. (c) Conan

2010-04-11T21:54:00.002-05:00

CONAN IS COMING BACK!

It was just announced that Conan is expected to debut a new show on TBS in November.. Oh how I've missed him! WOOT WOOT!

I love you, but I love myself more (c) Samantha

2010-04-10T21:47:00.000-05:00

Sex and the City 2 trailer...

I think I'm the only SATC fan that is NOT thrilled about this movie coming out... *sigh* just let SATC be great! It just needs to die... From this trailer the movie does not look promising... I'm gonna see it, but I think this go round, I'm going to be sadly disappointed. I will work on paying less attention to the plot... and more attention to the fashion! :)

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-04-09T21:53:00.000-05:00

Artist: Billy Joel
Song Title: Piano Man
I don't even drink... But I feel what Mr. Joel is saying in this song! It's one of the first songs I learned to play on the piano :)

Because I Can. (c) Superman

2010-04-08T21:36:00.003-05:00

So I'm a nerd, and I will be at the Chicago comic and entertainment expo, also known as www.c2e2.com. If any of you fellow nerds would like to join me it's April 16-18th... Check out the website.. it's gonna be ORGASMIC! :)

DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-04-07T21:03:00.004-05:00

Rihanna

I dunno who thought it was a good idea to perform a song with lyrics such as:

Come on rude boy, boy
Can you should get it up
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough
Take it, take it
Baby, baby
Take it, take it
Love me, love me

...at an event that is primarily viewed by teenagers... Edited or not... It was just a BLD (bad life decision.) Okay Rihanna you stated that you want to be a role model for young girls, those words came out of your mouth... Do you honestly think performing this song was responsible? If you do... tisk, tisk.

And in this moment/I am happy. (c) Incubus

2010-04-06T21:31:00.000-05:00

BOONDOCKS SEASON 3 Trailer... OMG... Could he have picked a better song? I swear this man is my soulmate... Why does he have to be married? Aaron McGruder please love me! Lol. MAY 2nd... I can't wait! :)

Forever young (c) Bob Dylan

2010-04-05T21:05:00.003-05:00

So Pharrell turns 37 today... I know, I know he looks like a baby...*insert the incredibly cliche' saying "black don't crack" here...* Below are some pics of his bday cake... Alice in Wonderland themed... It's pretty much amazing!

Booty Buttcheeks (c) The Boondocks

2010-03-28T20:45:00.000-05:00

Below is Erykah Badu's video for her newest single Window Seat it has caused quite a stir... I chose the tag of this post because Erykah's derriere is what has gotten the most attention... instead of the video's powerful message... Check it out below.

The Wanda Sykes parody... That is Erykah sitting next to her and she found the parody pretty entertaining lol.

If you’re enough lucky to be Irish, you’re lucky enough! (c) Irish Song

2010-03-27T20:31:00.004-05:00

Well, these surfaced overseas a few days after St. Patty's Day... So maybe they're Celtic's inspired? Hmmm, anyway, I love green so I'm down... Those that know me know that I'm not particularly an avid fan of dunks. In fact, I only have three pair... Nike has been rather uncreative and dull with the colorways for the past few years... But me likey these! :)

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-03-26T16:23:00.000-05:00

I bet you think this song is about you... Eh, you're probably right! :-p

Artist: Senses Fail
Song Title: Calling Cars

Lyrics I loveeeeee:
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word when I swore that I would let you down.
(And now that I'm gone) Try to forget me and just move on.
So will you scatter my ashes where they won't be found?
I kept my word and you hate me for it now,
(But you knew all along) Try to forget me and just move on.

I gotta go/I gotta leave (c) Vivian Green

2010-03-25T16:06:00.000-05:00

For those that don't know Little Brother announced that they would be releasing their final album that is entitled LeftBack :(. I know, I know I too am traumatized but give the album sampler HERE a spin let me know what you think :)

Do Better Wednesdays!

2010-03-24T14:59:00.002-05:00

So this week we have a DBW nomination from your favorite guest blogger Abu!!! Enjoy! :)

The Rise of The Fonzworth Bentley Douche!!!
(lawyer by day, black socialite by night!!)

dun dun, dun dun duuunnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Scene: November 2008. A glorious Barack Hussein Obama takes his place amongst a raucous crowd in Chicago, Illinois. His opponent, John McCoo...I mean McCain has just conceded defeat. Many say that this moment was a culmination of the blood, sweat, and tears set forth by the sufferings of a downtrodden people. Sacrifices of soul and even life by the likes of Malcolm X, W.E.B. Dubois, and Dr. Martin Luther (tha) King Jr. I say, “no way”. The source of the Obamhemian’s, (walk with me, I’m trying out new nicknames for the President), power came from the one group that supported BHO since day 321, after the Iowa Caucus when they thought he may have a chance to win. The standard bearer for what is seemingly “right” with black folk, (according to their own world), the spirit of what a mind is when it is not wasted terribly, The Walking Epitome of “Obamabot”, the one, the only....”Fonzworth Bentley” douche!!!!

The Fonzworth Bentley Douche walks amongst us all. He’s your brother that went to Morehouse, your sister that went to Spelman, your cousin that attends Ohio State law school, yo’ potna out of SMU. Black Collegiate Ga..I mean, some members of nationally recognized historically black fraternities and sororities, you are included too. Even Cousin Jeff, Stephen A. Smith, and Roland Martin lay claim to this prestige fraternity.

I know what many of you are thinking. “What is this fool talking about? What exactly is a Fonzworth Bentley douche?”. I enlisted the help of my favorite magazine, GQ, to help me out with just this description.

“Is it possible to be in the International Leadership Program while also being president of Alpha Phi Alpha while also getting all militant about the white power structure while also promoting a biweekly hip-hop showcase? Yes? Then you're just barely keeping up with the status quo at Morehouse—good luck getting into Yale Law!

Affectations: Yellow V-neck sweater with orange-and-blue bow tie; box-seat double date to Coldplay show at Philips Arena.

Most likely to: Be a lawyer by day, black socialite by night.”

(waiting for gasps to subside). Yes, many of you have either come in contact with, or met this exact douchebag. And if you are in denial of this person’s existence, then you my friend, are that douchebag. But never fret, I am here to help you all and set the record straight on how to identify and deal with this concerning epidemic that has swept our communities.

This nuisance’s form is very subtle. There are a couple of common factors in identifying the FB douche, no it’s not clothing although I am seeing a trend of cardigan sweaters, skinny jeans, flannel shirts, and bow ties popping up in correlation with our subject. The main identifier of this clan is a college education and the aroma of entitlement that has seemingly come with it. Many of the FB douches believe that their degree has given them knowledge beyond their years. They feel that critical thought is but an obstacle in the way of what is truly important: looking right more so than actually being right. All the FB douche has to do, is sound righteous, say a bible quote, and have three friends that co-sign and wa-lah, they are correct in their ways. Proof be damned! Their degree is a virtual skeleton’s key into the myriad of subject matter that the world has to offer, from politics, to sports; bio-molecular engineering, to economics, this former political science major knows it all! A virtual Leonardo Da Vinci, in the many aspects of life they “know”.

You darn right, “stack dat cheese”. In the eyes of the FB douche, “we all need to do better” BET, the hood, and Vh1 included, eventhough they continually watch both television networks faithfully and never graced the hood in their collective lives. “Keeping it real” is so much of a priority that by watching rap videos, and hearing about “the struggle” from their friends, the FB douche convinces themselves into a want to move to the “hood” and live amongst people, whom he/she never interacted with in life. Or, worse yet, live in the suburbs and actually come to the hood and try to kick it! Now that’s keeping it gangsta! (well until you get your graduation gift broken into or become impregnated by big mookie from Stone Road, who hasn’t had a job since been had a job).

The FB douche feels that by dressing nice, being involved in black only campus activities, and dialoguing to death, the world will become a better place.

Forget the fact that a degree is only a door opener and what you do once you’re inside that door depends on you, the FB douche believes that the more degrees you get, the more of the building you own regardless of effort.

It is the FB douche that can impressively tweet the state of the union play by play and the BET Awards all on one blackberry, but yet never read a newspaper about current events not pertaining to Obama. It is the FB douche that can join organizations galore and show that they do have the capacity to be multi-faceted but yet counteract that by only joining groups that are within the same social realm. It is the FB douche, who can be the most divisive to their own people that they claim to want to “help” by continuing look down upon and talk about the people in those very hoods but never take the opportunity to actually talk to those who are in the struggle as opposed to assuming that “their plight is of their own fault”. It is these very same souls who have mocked those who chose to walk in their own skin and collude with all walks of life regardless of skin tone because in fact, that is how the world really works. It is the Fonzworth Bentley douche that “has to do better”......

I wish America had universal health care (c) Edo G

2010-03-23T16:34:00.003-05:00

Sorry, Edo G... Keep wishing... But things are definitely happening in regards to health care in the US...

So unless you were under a rock you know that the health care bill has passed... I found a LOT of interesting correspondence on this... One of the most interesting articles that I've read this far you can find HERE.. It discusses how the health care bill could possibly affect communities of color...

Imagine how much you can get done if you eliminated social networking sites from your routine ... (c) J. Yon

2010-03-22T16:33:00.000-05:00

Though I myself am a compulsive tweeter I definitely could appreciate that my fav coon Abu was saying in the post below, though I am saddened by his decision to leave the twitter world, I respect him taking the necessary steps to make himself a more productive individual... I MISS YOU COON BU! Is social networking hindering you? Check out my friends take on such activities below....

d.o.t.

“nah nah nah, nah. nah nah nah, nah. hey hey hey. goo-ood byyyyeeeeeeeeee” (Jay-Z voice)

(Nappy fro frock, black horn rimmed glasses, five o’clock shadow) awh, awh!

(scene: Press Conference. A room of about 75-80 people. In front row sits, my mother, my two little brothers, @jeorgiaQue, @kiarafaith. @BlackDelRio, @ainslee6s the one who introduced me to twitter. @iamnotajerk, @KNGSRW. My blog sister @hurtmeezysoul. “the league” @HeSoNoble_s @MrRiddickulous (ly long twitter name). @SunSunSunny @SamIsTruth. Political advisor @ldot and many more twitter dignitaries to numerous to mention, (and many of whom I could not possibly remember. @thegreatone1 approaches the podium.)

*clears throat* Thank you all for attending this press conference in such short notice. I am going to try to keep this as brief and to the point as humanly possible and allow you to move on in the RT of life. There has been much speculation to my whereabouts and apparent absence from twitter and in life in general (which is strange considering I still have viable means of communication on my person at all time.)

There have been many rumors out there that have ranged from “me taking a break” to “giving up twitter for lent” to even the infamous “me being kidnapped by Al Queda and being forced to wear Reebok and Adidas gear”. The outpour of concern has been tremendous during this time from what I am hearing from various sources. I am humbled to say the very least and before I make my announcements on my whereabouts I would like to say Thank you to you all. (crickets crickets). I am truly humbled by the support of my 36 followers, the subsequent 52 followers that RT me and all other observers of the “Legend of ‘bu”. With that being said, here is what you all have been waiting for..(cameras flashing....*dramatic pause* *clears throat*)

I am formally announcing my abrupt retirement from twitter and the subsequent release of the name @thegreatone1 and all of it’s subsidiaries. (*gasp, gasp* *flash bulb pops.* *crowd mumbling* *baby crying* *more flash*).

(waits for crowd to settle)

(holds back tears)

Although it hurts my heart to do so, I must move on from this world I created for myself in this short amount of time. A world that was helped, in part by the participation of you, my followers. “The funny” that was created by myself could not have been possible without you. Now many asks, “what does leaving twitter have to do with growth? It’s not, or shouldn’t be, that serious”. If that was a sentiment truly shared I don’t believe that you would be at this imaginary press conference right now, but I digress. #shotsfired

This is serious in my growth because I took note of something during my 1st absence in November of ’09: Each time I took seconds, and even in some cases, minutes, to come up with a clever one liner about Mr. White Man, or a Music Monday that was so obscure that only an old disc jockey could remember, I was taking time and creative energy away from doing something more productive with my ideas and thoughts. There were individual processes in my life that needed my mind’s energy and attention more so than 140 characters of mindless dribble. And trust folks, using your mind at any time for any purpose, even in jest, takes mental energy. Test my theory before you cluelessly blurt out an uneducated response please. While I was taking time to pull out my blackberry to talk about the big heauxs to my left, I could’ve taken that same time to walk over and talk to the young lady to the right of me. Or I could’ve been using that same 76 seconds on writing out my thoughts on possible ways to improve my savings rate. Little things like that. You’re only aloud but so much energy in a given period of time. I want to make the best use of mine.

What was also being loss was patience when reading some of the people I follow. Granted, twitter is for the masses, to be enjoyed by all. Yes, even the “squares”. However, twitter just became repetitive and unoriginal even down to the trending topics and the play by play of *insert award show here*. What was beginning to fade was the creativity and excitement that I once looked forward to everytime I hit refresh. Yes my tweet hand swung sckrong, however I needed to be entertained as well and I wasn’t. It became wack trending topic here, emo tweet there. “You spelled a word wrong on twitter” here and “such and such is not with Obama, he racist” there. It seemed as though the more and more I hit refresh, the more and more the evidence of critical thought became extinct. It began to become pointless.

But I got what I asked for, it’s only 140 characters. Which brings me to my next point. The beginning of the end, which was how serious people took twitter. To me twitter should’ve been a fun place for social exchange instead of a pissing contest among those who wish to gain cool points in cyber world. You even had people not talking to each other off of what was said on twitter, you had threats typed through I-Phones for the world to see, thus creating the “tweet gangsta”. Everyone from comedians, to faux rappers, kufi poets, and blackberry philosophers giving their two cents about every subject under the sun without conviction even if they know nothing about the subject. Nothing is wrong with expression if you are willing to accept criticism and some argument for your opinion without calling someone a “hater” (default black word) or a jack ass, or worse, unfollowing them! *gasp*. From what I was seeing, twitter was creating cyber egos due to the amount of people that could “follow” and “cosign” the same things that they said and it became more apparent on my timeline daily. (note, don’t even come close to grouping me with the tweet egos. thanks a bunch).

Most importantly though, I felt that it was important for me to work on the time honored tradition of interpersonal communication which is becoming lost in our society. The art of “Hi, how are you doing?” is dying. With the advent of the internet, cellphones, and whatever other modern trappings you can think of, the world has become a place where things are becoming easier, but yet less personal. I am more than just a few characters and I would like for you to know that in person or even through my writings where I am allowed to waste about a page or three on twitter, instead of breaking up messages piece by piece until 15 tweets later....well, voila, you have my point. Twitter confined my wittiness and quick nature. It made me less talkative in public than what I already was, (which was minimal at best). Twitter was my security blanket during socially awkward times (as I told many before, I was texting no one, I either was on twitter or bubble breaker). The art of conversing was becoming lost with me and my creative nature was leaving right with it. So, to my old friend twitter, I say adieu. We had fantastic times indeed, but your child has grown into a man, and must do as men do. I will miss our child like innocence and long for the remembrance of those feelings, but these are the things that men do. We grow... #moremantears

Take care Tweetnesses (evil voice laugh) #tebowtear #nowplaying #ipodflow #yallniggaswannatrymecomewitit #stackdatcheese #remix #stackmocheese #poundinfrontofeverythingisay

And finally...

#fin

*reporters as for questions* *I walk toward the back interest.* hug my momma, hug my brothers, turn around, wave at the crowd, opens doors*

*Hiram Jerome Schwartz, Abu’s lawyer steps in to answer questions*

“All questions for my client can positioned toward myself or his e-mail atlsesay@gmail.com”

“No, he is not coming back”

“He is not on drugs”

“No, he is not a sex addict, (allegedly)

“No, no sir, there is not a deal in place with facebook or myspace”

“He stil dislikes the ‘I-Phonies’ but does have pMessenger, so you can contact him on there.”

“Mr. Whiteman is in total shock and from what I am told could not be consoled”

“We don’t really know what my clients next moves are, we were in discussions with the hurtmeezysoul blog and will be contact with Coonsrowe, I mean Kingsrowe on possible blog contributions, but my client really just wants to rest and go to the batcave”

“Alright that’s enough questions, thank you all for coming out”

Spring has sprung (c) Lew Duffey

2010-03-21T16:00:00.000-05:00

Well yesterday was the first day of Spring... and it got me kind of excited. Though it isn't warm yet in Chicago I can't stop myself from looking at fun Spring things :). If you aren't aware I loveeeee spring! You'll rarely catch me in kicks when spring rolls around... I'm all about strappy sandals, boat shoes, etc... Spring is the opportunity to let my girlie/prep side shine lol. I get to wear cute lil dresses and ditch my least fav clothing item in the worlddddd (the coat) lol. So, if you're trying to get on my good side, buy me one of the things below ;-)

To Catch a Predator (c) MSNBC/Chris Hansen

2010-03-20T19:55:00.003-05:00

New Trailer for Predators! It looks promising... It is supposed to come out on my BDAY!!! Every year I go see a movie on my b-day... will Predators be with this years selection?

Predators at IGN.com

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-03-19T19:44:00.001-05:00

Artist: Elton John
Song Title: I Want Love

I am not just posting this music vid because Robert Downey Jr. is in it... I just love what Elton is saying in it... I FEEL HIM! Lol.

Chess is such a difficult game/There's so many pieces/So many squares where you can go/So few promises (c) Rivers Cuomo

2010-03-18T18:48:00.004-05:00

Those that know me know that I love chess... BUT, those that know me also know that if I can't master something... I quickly lose interest... and getting 2nd place in the chess tournament in middle school totally ruined my drive lol. Anyway, below are some extra nerdy chess sets that I wouldn't mind having in my home... perhaps they'll renew my interest :)

1. SUPER MARIO CHESS SET!

2. LEGO CHESS SET!

3. MAC vs. PC CHESS SET!

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY!/DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-03-17T17:20:00.003-05:00

So the Tea party-ers were out on Capital Hill protesting the passage of Healthcare reform (as usual). However, this time members of Congress were being called faggot and nigger, and some were even spit on. Representative James Clyburn said he had not witnessed such treatment since he was leading civil rights protests in South Carolina in the 1960s. SMH. We gotta do better.

Most people that fear change are unhappy (c) Rocky Knuckles

2010-03-16T20:16:00.004-05:00

STL STAND UP!!! I'm so proud of my city... I know without a doubt that the Lou is well represented at SXSW this year... God what I wouldn't give to be there. NO EXCUSES, I will be there in 2011. Check out Rockwell Knuckles' latest mixtape before you head to TX

TSS x 2DBz x Trackstar The DJ Present Rockwell Knuckles - Choose Your Own Adventure by TheSmokingSection

Download it HERE

We will rise (c) Kenna

2010-03-15T22:26:00.003-05:00

New video! Lupe ft. Kenna... Ressurection

Check out Summit on the Summit HERE if you aren't familiar... I watched the show yesterday on MTV... it's pretty much amazing, and the story is so powerful!

Ya boy Conan doesn't have a show anymore (c) Carol Ann

2010-03-14T22:20:00.001-05:00

My Mom loves to rub in my face the fact that Jay Leno is still on the air and Conan is not... I dunno why she's so into his show... Maybe she's intrigued by the excessive number of denim button downs that he owns... I'll never know... Anyway, CONAN IS GOING ON TOUR!! I am so excited! Be sure to get your tics soon... I was going to get meet and greet passes... but unfortunately I don't have $695 to spend, and even if I did... I wouldn't... That price is pure BLASPHEMY!

Boomshakalaka! (c) NBA JAM

2010-03-13T22:17:00.001-06:00

So the NBA Jam trailer was just released.... WOOT WOOT! My lil bro and I were all about this game... Hopefully it doesn't disappoint. I will be getting it for my Wii... It'll probably be my first game on it and I've had it since Christmas.. smh

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-03-12T22:15:00.001-06:00

Artist: Big Sean
Song Title: Streets on Lock

Switch! (c) TLC

2010-03-11T22:03:00.001-06:00

I love this! I definitely will be doing this with a hoodie in the near future...

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY!!

2010-03-10T21:42:00.001-06:00

Melinda Dennehy

Melinda, a High School English teacher in New Hampshire and mother of two got caught sexting... I mean, that's not all that taboo nowadays right? Yeah, unless... you're sexting with your STUDENTS. Yup, you read right. Ms. Dennehy got caught sending nudie pics to her students with her vajayjay and boobies exposed... She was released on bail and charged with a felony count of indecent exposure... NO MORE SEXTING! You will get got! Lol

When was it that time fell into its spiralling loop? (c) Final Fantasy

2010-03-09T22:38:00.001-06:00

HAPPY FINAL FANTASY 13 RELEASE DATE!

Though I did pre order the game for PS3 because I thought that I would have one by now... I do not have one, so I had to instead get my fix by having my friend put me on speaker phone while he played... Yes, like a crack fiend... via skype I saw that the graphics are AMAZING and I hear that the storyline is even more incredible... I'm so excited that the lead character is female, and from what I can see... She is GANGSTER! *SIGH* I wish I knew someone in the Chi that would let me use them for 3 or so weeks... lol

This sets black people back years... (c) Black people everywhere

2010-03-09T21:19:00.000-06:00

I couldn't even get through this whole thing... While I'm disappointed in Adult Swim for thinking this was acceptable/entertaining... I'm even more upset at the artists/entertainers that loaned their voices to this nonsense....

Everyone come see how good I look (c) Anchorman

2010-03-08T21:13:00.003-06:00

So Jimmy Kimmel had this AMAZING skit called the "Handsome Men's Club" that was nothing short of amazing... Watch below... Thank me later! :)

Now usually I don't do this... (c) Kels

2010-03-07T21:04:00.001-06:00

Now those that know me know I am not a fan of many women's kicks... But I LOVE ME SOME DENIM... Soooo....Nike 6.0 WMNS Dunk Hi Dragon Red... whenever you release... Will you please be mine?

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense... (c) Alice

2010-03-06T20:27:00.000-06:00

...Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary-wise; what it is it wouldn't be, and what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?

So everyone that knows me knows that I'm obsessed with Tim Burton (so sad that I can't go to his exhibit at MoMA... I wish I had friends that were as down for ridiculousness as me so that I didn't have to bare all the expenses lol), and I have been waiting for this movie to come out FORR EEVVV ERRR (c) The Sandlot... Not because I thought that it would be a cinematic masterpiece... (I mean Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was disappointment enough) but mostly because I just loveeeee the look of Tim Burtons films... They're so dark and dreary, but so yet so lively... such visual contradictions and I love the goth undertones... Anyway, the movie was ok... It suffered a lil plot-wise... HELENA BONHAM CARTER totally upstaged Johnny Depp which was a pleasant surprise... between the White Queen's floating hands and Professor Snape... I mean Absolum the Blue Caterpillar lol I was thoroughly entertained... The wardrobe ROCKED and I LOVED the way Stayne seemed to move in freeze frame motions... Anywho, enough with the nerd I've read too many film books so I am too into the meticulous aspects of a film review... The score was AMAZING! Danny Elfman did it again.... Sheez! Well, if you can't tell already I'm uber biased, so go see it for yourself! :-p

*Mia is the name of the actress that played Alice in real life... coincidence? I think not... The character and I have striking similarities lol

Just because I like torture...

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-03-05T20:23:00.000-06:00

Artist: The Emotions
Song Title: Best of My Love

Just how I'm feelin nowadays :)

The agony and the irony they're killin me... (c) Harvey Danger

2010-03-04T20:14:00.000-06:00

Roy Ashburn

(State Senator R-California) was arrested for drunk driving while leaving a gay night club. Sure, this isn't that big of a story after all there are more and more politicians coming out of the closet as of lately.... However, Ashburn was not one of the politicians that was out of the closet as of yet. In fact, Roy has very stringent views when it comes to gay rights laws and is well known as an opponent of gay rights... Just sad... What ever happened to standing for what you ACTUALLY believe in?

DO BETTER WEDNESDAY!

2010-03-03T19:21:00.000-06:00

So twitter was crazyyyy yesterday night! Everyone was tweeting about an alleged sextape that was filmed in a FAMU (Florida A&M University) dorm room. I tried to watch, but it was just too nas nas for me... Well, needless to say this caused an uproar... To think that college students were hosting orgies in dorm rooms was just unreal.... Not to mention the stigma that is already associated with HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), as them being "lesser than" and those that graduate from them with an undergraduate degree aren't able to compete with students that went to other universities when applying to graduate schools that are not HBCU's.

Well, after speculation all day of whether or not the tape was real it was finally ruled as a fraud. Turns out the "students" were competing for a $10,000 cash prize on a website called dormdare.com.

One of the girls on the tape had (it's gone now) a twitter page (@PRINCESSKEKE562)... She tweeted things such as:

@beeuamazing THANK U ...CAN U SAY IT AGAIN SO THE HATERS CAN HEAR U// LOL IM IN MY BIG ASS HOUSE LMAO @ THESE DUMB *BROKE BITCHES* 13 minutes ago via web in reply to beeuamazing

I SEE SUM OF YALL HAVE NO LIFE..WORRIED ABOUT THE NEXTT BITCH LMAO...MAYBE IF U GET A JOB U WOULDNT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS YUNG BO$$ :-) 30 minutes ago via web

@REALFAMUSEXTAPE lmao its funny to kno sumbody would make a twitt page of my movie lol i love the H.A.T.E.R.S & FAN/ SUPPORTERS ..... about 1 hour ago via web in reply to REALFAMUSEXTAPE

$10,000 split between like 6 people is gonna have you in a big @$$ house..? Oh poor thing... maybe PrincessKeke562 some use some FAMU accounting classes... smh. This was totally irresponsible. Defaming the school and the students who have worked so hard to matriculate there. We really need to do better...

To be loved.... Oh, what a feeling (c) Coming to America

2010-03-02T17:00:00.003-06:00

... I know that's not where the original quote came from... but whenever I hear that song that is what I think of... I came across this card my bestest friend sent me while cleaning and it was right on time because I was feeling quite blah...

I'm feelin like posting some lyrics today lol.

I am heaven sent/Don't you dare forget/I am all you've ever wanted/What all the other girls are promised/Sorry I told./I just needed you to know.

Oh, the good girl/guy's anthem.... SHOUTOUT TO ROB LOVELL!! This was our SONG back in '03 (gotta love Freshman year in Stradley... 6th floor wha wha?!?!?!) I'm slowly becoming the old me again and no longer feeling sorry for myself... I'm "a catch" right Meezy's minions? This blog is becoming more personal than I expected... any who... Thanks for reading! Have I told you that I loved you today? :)

Everything's fine today, that is our illusion. (c) Voltaire

2010-03-01T21:46:00.003-06:00

So a GAP store in Canada turned everything "upside down" in the store in a matter of 12 hours... Not really sure why they decided to do this... but it's pretty cool right?

Skills (c) Gangstarr

2010-02-27T21:13:00.000-06:00

So I've been toying around with Adobe Illustrator over the weekend (yes, that is my idea of fun... I'm a lame I know)... And I happened to stumble across these wondertastic specimens of art work that were made in microsoft paint and then I instantly felt inadequate...

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-02-26T17:11:00.001-06:00

The music video... edited version

Unedited live version of the song

Artist: Dead Prez
Song Title: Mind Sex

This song is soooo hottttt... Just read the lyrics... :)

All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness. (c) Eckhart Tolle

2010-02-25T13:29:00.003-06:00

Below is the trailer for Tamara Davis' film about Jean-Michel Basquiat entitled: The Radiant Child. This documentary in its entirety was released February 21st and I have been trying to see it but haven't been successful. Hopefully I'll make it happen this weekend and give you a review :)... If you aren't lucky enough to have it in your city then check out netflix and add it to your que... It's on there! :)

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY

2010-02-24T11:01:00.001-06:00

Neil Golden

Don't know who Mr. Golden is...? Well please allow me to educate you. Mr. Golden is the President of Marketing at McDonald's. Still don't know why he earned this weeks spot? Just turn on your tv... These coontastic McDonald's commercials are getting too out of hand. I thought it would stop at "McNugget lovin" but no... It can't stop, it won't stop, it doesn't even know how to stop (c) MLK (Return of the King Boondocks episode). But in all seriousness, those commercials make my heart hurt... I have NO IDEA why the McDonald's team collectively thought that they were a good idea. They just make me want Burger King (just like the T-mobile 'My Touch' commercials make me want an iPhone) and I'm sure that is NOT their aim. They SHOULDA talked to the team over at Old Spice... cause those "I'm a man" commercials are KILLIN the game right now! :)

PS Betcha didn't know this, but while I'm typing this blog right now...I'm on a horse.

To banish cares, scare away sorrow and soothe pain is the business of the poet and singer. (c) Bodenstedt

2010-02-23T15:01:00.004-06:00

This song is about snooping... Lol. Those that know me... Know why this is my post for the day... Check out the lyrics... it's a really sad song... But I love it so much! My ex sent this to me a lil bit ago.. smh

Artist: Alanis Morissette

Song Title: Your House

So today I spent all lunch period discussing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill (JLP) with my coworker Luz... Let me elaborate.... So Luz and I were discussing how amazing and life changing Alanis' Jagged Little Pill album was... and we were discussing how the others after that just failed in comparison... We couldn't figure out why... Then finally come to the conclusion that it was because Alanis wasn't heartbroken anymore... It's sad, but true lol. though her other cd's weren't horrible... They just lacked the pure unfiltered passion that JLP had... I feel like Dave Coulier should get royalties or something because he helped her produce some good stuff (for those that don't know it's rumored that the cd chronlices Alanis' relationship with him... In particular the song You Oughta Know is allegedly written about Uncle Joey lol). Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that all good music has to come from a dark, depressed place... but in my opinion music lacking passion just isn't as enjoyable... and Alanis came out raw and emotion filled on JLP and just simmered down after that... these lovey dovey albums... Where's the angry heff at? BRING HER BACK. I know several people have had the same beef with Mary J. Blige. Her My Life album = Peerless... but when she fell back in love... The albums thereafter were not as life altering... It's so crazy that so many masterpieces have been a result of pain that the creators have endured... You know what's also crazy...? The fact that others expressing their pain can serve as a comfort to people that are hurting. Bah well, haven't had a rant for a while... So there ya go :)

It's about using the sample in a way that it doesn't directly rip off the sound of the original (c) Darren Feltmann

2010-02-22T16:12:00.003-06:00

The pic below is a tree of a only a few of the songs that have used a MJ sample....
Sampling is intense... and I have so much fun guessing the sample's used in current songs... For those that aren't as well versed... there's a website for you... Check out WhoSampled.com it's a crazy database of cover music and sampled songs... it's pretty much SPLENDID.

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves. (c) El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

2010-02-21T15:25:00.004-06:00

RIP Malcolm X

I think about this quote every time I wear my fro lol. For those that don't know, my hair is 100% natural (no creamy crack cough, cough relaxer for me!) and I LOVE it. While I know that I will never be the "ideal portrait" of beauty I have accepted that and realize that in the age of weave, photoshop, and masking imperfections I am beautiful despite the fact that I don't resemble any one on a magazine cover. To those that embrace and love my fro... Thank you! A super special thank you to those that don't... You guys challenge me to love myself for who I am on an even deeper level :).

Pieces of Me (c) Ashlee Simpsons

2010-02-20T09:58:00.000-06:00

Yeah, I like that song... so SUE ME! I was even more surprised when I would hear all of my lil bro's high school football team singing it as well. Oh the power of pop music lol. Anyway, those that know me, know that I don't like taking pictures.... so this lil photo shoot you're about to get below is a RARITY. Enjoy it while it lasts... I might delete the pics tomorrow... That's how I roll! How ya liking the new hair cut? It's growing back fast! To cut again... or not to cut again? THAT IS THE QUESTION! lol

SONG OF THE WEEK!

2010-02-19T01:18:00.001-06:00

The Fake.

The Real.

Artist: Oasis
Song Title: Wonderwall

What's funny about this song is that everyone thought that it was written about Noel's wife.. He later confessed that it wasn't, but only after they got divorced... Why? He states "How do you tell your Mrs it's not about her once she's read it is? It's a song about an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself."

Sprinkles... Are you my wonderwall?

I need it in my life/I want it in my life/Come put it in my life/I'm a keep it in my life (c) Juvenile

2010-02-18T03:14:00.005-06:00

Those that know me know that I am not one of those sneakerheads that are only in love with the swoosh. It's a fact that I have wayyyyy more chucks than dunks. I just love them... and to all the people that used to tease me back in the day for wearing them. How ya like me now? I bet you have a few pairs dontcha? TOOL-POSER-HIPSTER-FACE *rant over.*

Get them for me HERE (I wear a size 4.5 in mens and a 6.5 in women's in Chucks ;-)

Also shoutout to Ty over at RegularOlTy.com. His site is the reason I can add these beauties to my collection :)... I found the shoes below on his site too! PURE HOTNESS!!!!

IRRESPONSIBLE WHITE PERSON WEDNESDAY

2010-02-17T17:09:00.003-06:00

Dalton Duncan

I know this joke is old... But you can't help but laugh at the fact that a young lad in middle school got detention for using it... Funny? Or a sign that the world is going to end soon? You be the judge...