And...Laiya: February 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009

Dont forget to watch Kanye's "Storytellers" tomorrw!!

Its at 9pm and lookout for Philly's own DJ Aktiv on the wheels (yay Aktiv! I probably spelled it all wrong but I have good intentions lol)

Anyway, here's the set list

NIGHTMARE

ROBOCOP

FLASHING LIGHTS

AMAZING

SAY YOU WILL

STRONGER

GOODLIFE

HEARTLESS

TOUCH THE SKY

Monday, February 23, 2009

Oh look there go the Black folks who were at the Oscars lol

To be honest I kinda tuned out the Oscars after I realized that only 2 Black folks were nominated (Taraji and Viola) and they had the nerve to be in the same damn category! lol But then I turned back cuz I aint mad at Penelope winnin. Anway here are some of the fashion highlights

Oh my goodness...do you know what your president was doing this weekend?

Well....word is that Obama continued to try and romance and talk some sense into the nations Governors as he hosted his first black tie dinner for those ungrateful bastards lol. Anyway my point is Earth Wind and Fire was the band...I said EARTH WIND AND FIRE!!!! I love my president and I love my first lady's taste....look

Here's Michelle makin sure the food is right

And here they are....My President and First Lady FAB U LOUS!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Ok so I usually dont watch a lot of ESPN...

but lately I've been watching more and more thanks to my new boo (-: Anyway so I woke up the other morning to this clip of Kevin Garnett masacring this commentator's outfit, for good reason. Take a look

I guess there's just no looking cute

When you're standing next to Lisa Raye LOL

So thanks to Concrete Loop for reminding me that I wanted to share a new artist with yall

Im sure Phil is like, "you're soooo late", but actually I remember when K'Naan was in one of the cyphers during the BET Hip Hop awards. Ethiopian dude right Phil? lol Reminds me of DC lol. Anyway Im really feeling this video so of course I wanted to share it with yall...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Rihanna's face...and you say what?

Sorry I havent been keepin yall up on my favorite TV show

But, Im BACK! and so is the Game! Enjoy and support good black shows dammit!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Wow I really need to check Okayplayer more often...

So I can get little gems like this....

You may or may not have heard about Nat King Cole's upcoming album, Re: Generations (check the video above if you're unfamiliar). This project puts some of the world's most pioneering musicians, producers, and DJ's, and their distinct styles, on 13 of Nat King Cole's most known records. The album was executive produced by Carole Cole (Nat's daughter) and features Cee-Lo, The Roots, will.i.am, Cut Chemist, Just Blaze (song is hilarious), Nas, Izza Kizza, Stephen and Damian Marley, TV On The Radio, and more. " Re: Generations honors Nat King Cole's continued cultural influence around the planet, 90 years after his birth." Like many other people, I usually cringe at the thought of posthumous collabo albums, but after hearing most of this project I can definitely respect how they put this together. Enjoy these two cuts off the album, "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" featuring The Roots and "The Game Of Love" featuring Nas and Salaam Remi. Re: Generations will be in stores March 10th.

courtesy of okayplayer.com

Take a LISTEN to Nat King Cole ft Nas!!!

Mutha F**kin Septa...They dont know the cause of the accident this morning, but...

you know this is all Septa's fault, lol...Damn them! (PS its ok to make jokes the driver survived!)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Kanye's new South Philly girl

I actually think this is a lil Kanye stunt since word is that she (Amber) is the star of his new video, but its cool Ill play along! She is in the new Smooth Magazine issue I believe and she is mixed with white and Cape Verdian (what the hell is that a mixuter of again?). I love her look though and shes comin in the studio with Pooch next week. I think Ill stay late that day. I hear shes a talker! lol

wait hold up...im confused...uh..

So this is Nate Parker, one of my crushes (Great Debaters) with his wife and uh I was just uh wondering......

Is she a sista? Sometimes I get confused, which I have to thank Prince and Questlove for lol

Ok now you done F**ked up!

FROM THE NY POST

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Black Love like Crazy at Allstar!

And is it me or is everybody pregnant?

PREGNANT!!!

PREGNANT!!!!!

AND LOOKS PREGNANT!!!!

OH AND ENGINEERED BABIES....LOL

Yes Lil Kim on my TV 2 times a week!!!!

And it all starts March 9th on Dancing With The Stars!!!!!!

Did I mention shes got the best partner!!! I cant wait...love me some Kim

Friday, February 13, 2009

NAACP Image awards! Happy 100th NAACP!!!

I love how my folks really put on their best for this event! Like....

Omar Epps and his wife Kesha (from Total)

Not so much for lil bitc..I mean lil Rudy...I mean how old are u in this dress?

But my girl Wendy from my favorite show "The Game" set it off nicely with her husband

oh and look he does "dance" with the sistas!

Here's Keenan Ivory Wayan's girl Brittany Daniel (also from the "Game")

Ahhhh and how do u ever get tired of seeing this beautiful Black Love?

Speaking of Black Love here are 2 of my favorite Black men, Hill Harper and DC's own Jeffery Wright!

And is this a look to the future of Black Love? Wouldnt that be cute? Tyler James and Kee Kee Palmer

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Gotta love Kevin Powell, Why? Uh because he called me today lol

Its always a pleasure to speak to Kevin Powell. He is truly a Phenomenal Black Man. Writer, Speaker, Politician, Hip Hop Head and all around cool brotha. Take a LISTEN as he speaks on Black Male depression, Tupac, Jeezey, Obama and his thoughts on Chris Brown and Rihanna