In A Hurry...!

Just before I was about to walk out of my apartment for an errand filled day, I caught this video on MTV3res. Its the latest from the exotic bombshell, Shakira. While I am partial to early Spanish rock/pop Shakira, "She Wolf" certainly caught my attention. The video is amazing! She kicks Beyoncé's butt with her sensuality and gives Ciara a run for her money with all her flexibility. So kick back, relax, and check out the video below...Aooow!

Our Inspiration!

I've been an absentee blogger. I had finals but now they are over and I intend on spending my 10 class-free days engulfed in music and leisurely reading. To kick it all off before the Memorial Day weekend, here's some knowledge brought to you by Dwele.



Some more Anjulie for you as well!
Anjulie | Day Will Soon Come


And just for fun...some Pitbull to get the Latin vibes flowing! FYI be prepared for some Puerto Rican craziness soon as June is fast approaching!

Amazing...

My new favorite artist...this song tells my secrets, enjoy!

Anjulie | Love Songs

Rainy Days

Once again after a stint of absence I return * crowd goes wild* OK, enough of my corny antics... for now. Its a bittersweet day in NYC as it rains outside and the clouds hang gray. On days like these I prefer to stay indoors with a few good DVDs, snacks, soothing music and a comfy blanket. So, what better to post than my baby Ne-Yo's new video?! "Part of the List" is one of the sweetest songs off his last album Year of the Gentleman. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the video (even though I must admit, the kisses *kill* me) which is followed by a totally random piece I wrote a few years ago :)



whipped cream

soft silky caramel skin
your touch like velvety chocolate
sweet scents and glimmering shadows
the time we spend seems endless...

a fleeting glance, a swallowed scream
preparing for another day
a waking life separated by circumstance
we remain together in the land of dreams

eyes like black pearls
words written in strawberry red
bitter silence and salty feelings to be held
hand in hand with the infamous lover, regret...

a fleeting glance, a swallowed scream
preparing for another day
a waking life separated by circumstance
we remain together in the land of dreams

crystal tears healed with butterfly kisses
silent prayers to the heavens of man
a delectable concoction of love's ice cream
all dipped and covered with whipped cream...

a fleeting glance, a swallowed scream
preparing for another day
a waking life separated by circumstance
we remain together in the land of dreams

WTF

OK, lately I have been noticing a few things about some of the females in the music business, namely a lack of originality. A lot of them are trying to make a hit even long after their 15 seconds of fame has long since passed.

Example #1: Teairra Mari



















WTF is she doing coming back on the scene sounding too much like Ms. Keri who has already captured our attention? I mean, "What A Girl Wants" was a hot jam but that was about, say ummm, 4 years ago. I respect her persistence, I really do, but her last joint featuring Niki Minaj, sad to say, was just bad. Which leads me to my second example, Cassie.

We all know that Cassie is nice to look at but can someone tell her she needs to stop trying to sing? Using a sexy voice to talk over a track gets you only but so far. And maybe, just maybe, fucking around with P.Diddy has her feeling a little like Britney Spears because have you seen the new hair cut?!:

Example #2: Cassie

















So, in conclusion, can someone please let me know if the world has gone completely crazy or maybe just deaf?

Attack of the "Hipsters"???

There is a lot going on in the way of new music and most people, myself included, don't really know how to feel about it. Granted I'm still on the "young" side but I still find myself shaking my head from time to time and drawing comparisons between today's music and the music of my yesteryear (a.k.a. my childhood). However, with that said I tend to be classified as "unique" or "corny" but whatever the classification, I know I'm just me! So I figured, why not make a list of some of the new artist I am tending to like despite the opinion of others!

First up is Day 26. Yes, that is correct, the boys of MTv's Making The Band 4. The only thing I know about these guys is that they are another one of Diddy's creations and I am liking their music so far. But before anyone gets their panties in a bunch let me just say that I still do love Brutha and I don't care to compare the two groups very much. Each has their own "bag of tricks" to bring to the table! Any who, Day 26 just came out with a video for their single "Imma Put It On Her (remix)" featuring Yung Joc and, of course, Diddy.

Day 26 "Imma Put It On Her"

Day26 - New Music - More Music Videos

Bonus Video! Brutha "She's Gone"


Next up are the Ladies! Two new groups that I feel are worth noting at the moment ( all the others will have to wait for the next post just like the other male artists I didn't include above) are Electrik Red and Sophia Fresh. Something about these two groups just draws me in and takes me to my inner happy place! I think it has something to do with all of the colors, funky outfits, and cute boys!

Electrik Red "Friend Lover"


Sophia Fresh "What it is"
Sophia Fresh - "What It Is" Official Video