Sunday, December 27, 2009

2 things folks didnt catch from this Alicia Keys on the beach video

1. Thats her mom in the video
2. They are in Dubai, which she says, but I find it interesting because Swizz Beats is best friends with THE Prince (there are a lot!) of Dubai. Not only are they friends but the Prince is the Godfather to Swizz's son.

Oh and on a side note. Ive only been to Dubai once and for a short time. But when I looked around it was so much work that was being done. A lot of construction. I was expecting something different although a place with only 5 STAR hotels defintely aint the slums. I just thought about that as I was watchin the video because you can see the construction in the background....


Oh Michael I miss you so much and this video doesnt make things better...

Thank you Spike for your vision though...beautiful


Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.

Mariah breaksdown what makes her Black and George Lopez breaksdown his Blackness

Enlightening....I always wanted to do one of these tests


Saturday, December 26, 2009

Sooo I know its the holidays and all, but real quick about that new Kanye video

So some of us know that some new video has surfaced of Kanye. It looks like he stopped by a Kid Cudi show. The interesting part for me was what he says in the beginning. He talks about how he needed to take a break and h0w artists are scared of really speaking their mind. And ya know I think he may have something. I know what youre thinking, "there goes Laiya on her Kanye soapbox", but no think about it. I mean at the end of the day is Taylor Swift really capable of having a better album then Beyonce? Not that I approve of his approach, but its something to think about. Oh and PS ummmm Amber's not white (gotta watch the video to know what Im talkin bout, shes Cape Verdian and some other stuff lol).


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Awww some good new music for your listening pleasure...

I stumbled upon RJD2 a few years during my quick stint away from radio when I was working at Rykodisc. I was the office manager and one of the highlights of sitting at a desk all day is that you kind find all sorts of things online. Along with the fact it was an indie label/publishing /distribution company with a large catalogue and it was fun to explore new things. Of course my passion is music and I was also around all day....Annnnyyyway I really messed with RJD2's stuff as a producer. Enough that when I hear his name I stop to listen and I am rean really this one featuring Kenna

zSHARE - RJD2 - Games You Can Win _Feat Kenna_.mp3

"As the World Turns" CANCELED...Where's my mommy????!!!

Ok this is too much, first they cancel "Guiding Light", which was part of the original line up of soap operas that I was raised on. Yes, RAISED on. My mom is reading this, I'm sure, so she can attest to the fact that I grew up with "The Young & The Restless", "As the World Turns" and "Guiding Light" ("The Bold and The Beautiful" came years later) in the background of my life. From being home for a sick day to having a break in between classes, to having a break in between jobs, I kept up in some sort of way with my "stories". This article below gives detail about the plethora of celebrities that were bread from "As the World Turns" from Meg Ryan to the not even mentioned, Lauryn Hill (yes!). Anyway, although it seems petty to some, it is definitely the end of an Era! 54 years! As the world turns.....

Breaking News: Another Soap Opera Canceled - As the World Turns' - BV on Movies

Friday, December 11, 2009

Mavis Spencer: Alfre Woodard's Daughter Crowned Miss Golden Globe 2010

Mavis Spencer: Alfre Woodard's Daughter Crowned Miss Golden Globe 2010

Dontcha love when you find some new music that is just sooo you


Found this while I was cruising the net. Love this video. Again, so simple, but different from what everyone else is doin...so us right?

Ladies and Gentlemen...Grammy Award nominated...MOS DEF

NEW MUSIC!



Such a simple video but so dope!

Nas and Damien putting a message in the music together

Nas and Damien Marley Discuss iDistant Relatives/i & the Politics of Hip Hop and Reggae

Nas and Damien putting a message in the music together

Tomorrow at 7pm, National Geographic Live presents a one-of-a-kind evening with some of hip-hop’s most legendary figures. The event will feature Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley in a discussion about the often under-appreciated evolution of and deep-rooted connections between reggae and hip-hop.


NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Awww Bee and Lady Gaga...teamwork makes the dreamwork!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Rihanna displays another advantage to small tatas lol

I mean come on!

A princess graces the cover of Essence...

Anika makes her mark on American History!

And one of my favortie girls gets a new look...Hey Drew!




Ahhhh one reason the Grammys are gonna be cool this year...Best Rap Solo Category!!

Ok so yeah yeah Beyonce has 10 nominations and of course Taylor Swift has 8 with ALL she's been through lol, but whats more exciting is
MOS DEF is NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY and although its a reach that he will win against the commercial hip hop whores like Drake and Jay-Z. For once the category feels "right" and makes sense. So to Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi (yay) and Mos Def I say, "Cheers!". Oh and congrats to Maxwell too, who is nominated, WHAT A COMEBACK!?!?

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Yes its time for another Sade comback!

Comeback Confirmed: Sade Readies New Music For Valentine's Day

When Stevie Wonder Crys, I Cry....

He is undenyably one of my favorite people and his true genius shines as gives his all into his friend Michael Jackson's tribute and actually breaks down into tears, but like a true lengend he finishes...