Thursday, June 30, 2011

Keep your lyrics..I'll take this instrumental...

For this Thursday's pod post... I decided to put a song I've been listening to all week. I am not a fan of the group, but someone irrelevant is... and introduced me to this song a while back. The beat has STUPID crankage... but they can keep their "bars". I just like the chorus and the beat...

Thank God For Instrumentals :-)
Side-Commentary: I absolutely DREAD this visual more than anything... unfortunately... it was the only instrumental version I found. *Rolls Eyes...


Swag me out... Bxtch.


Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays...




I still believe in man...
A wise one asked me why...
Cause I just don’t believe we’re wicked...
I know that we sin, but I do believe we try...
We all try...
The girls try...
The boys try...
Women try...
Men try...
You and I try...
We all try...

You gotta believe in something…




"Beautifuls"...


Don’t lose hope. You gotta believe in something… especially YOURSELF. No matter HOW much foolery is transpiring around you... Hold your head and keep praying. Keep trying…..DON’T’ Give Up.


Xoxo- Dolcezza




Side-Commentary: The video is deep and not the pertaining to the message this time. The song, however, Does.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Good Tuesday...New Releases

Good Day in Music this Tuesday for new releases. ... Finally. #ahem



I’m pleased. Applause for Bey. This album shows GROWTH. As a faithful fan… the growth (vocally….lyrically…creatively) is blatantly clear on this cd…you can see the transformation over the years. This is ALWAYS good. I’m so proud of her.



“4” is a REALLY good album. Bey has really pulled out the guns with this one. Not only for the commercial audience, but she has cuts that anyone can relate to. No need to point out which songs (although that quick Boyz 2 Men snippet she samples is CRAZY)… take a listen for yourself.Side-Commentary: It’s NO secret that I love the “run the world” single… but after listening to the entire album… which I must keep reiterating is a REALLY good album.. I realize… I can’t listen to it anymore LOL. Even with “Rather Die Young” being my favorite song on there…. Me and Bey aren’t in the same place. I usually end up LOVING a cd because of the mood/state of mind it puts me in. Unfortunately… she is hard in LOVE. Even with the heartbreak cuts.. I can’t listen. I’ve been doing good by ignoring my current situation in this field with staying away from any music that brings up the bad thoughts or makes my heart HURT… by staying busy in any and everything that would take my mind away from it (including burying myself in work). This album made those feelings surface and put me in a bad place. Cut deep… “Ever since you found out you had that power… you made me cry”---- that alone was enough. By the 3rd song I was in ruins LOL. I’ll have to keep this one in the crates… as hard as that will be… until emotional & mental sanity has been restored. It just makes me sad #shrug






Lyrically…… this kid has got it. He is really talented. For a first release… I think he did pretty good. The feel of the album is a little scattered, but that’s a good thing…. The emotion…the raw/blunt bars of his life… and current state all create a puzzle. He’s coming into his own with stories and stories to tell. You can find him telling 4 different ones in one verse alone lol. People who aren’t as “musically” inclined, may not appreciate the album… simply because every cut isn’t commercial. I really wonder how many people will catch the MC hammer sample on “Dance (ass)” off gate (CRAZY). Sorry Fab, but the simile/metaphor torch has been passed as Big Sean is taking that throne on his own. He is definitely on the lookout list. Once he gets on his niche… It’s a wrap for most! #UpNext






YEAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGHHHH!!! (spitta voice). Mr. Franklin has yet to disappoint me with an album. Both Pilot Talk 1 AND 2 are CLASSICS. From the first 30 seconds of this one… I had a :-) . I knew… this was about to be FIRE. The more the cd progressed… the more my mood changed.. in a good way (thankfully because I listened to Bey first and was feelin pretty down lol). One of the reasons I love Curren$y is because he just does him… no matter what song or what situation;..he stays with his Unique Style: Real but random shxt that makes you go “yo forreal?” while trying to replay the bar in your mind. References like “Sam Rothstein” for my “CASINO” fans are sure to grab your attention. The mixtapes may be so so here and there… but spitta sure knows how to pull together an ALBUM. #GoodMusic

Monday, June 27, 2011

Motivation Mondays...

Don't let the people who have conformed into the illusion wave of what's "hip" drag you down. Instead of having real goals and ambitions... they seem to be content with being extremely EXTRA with everyone and EVERYthing trying to "appear" "cool"...not realizing... being themselves would get them ALOT further in life. Oh well...they'll get left behind..they always do.....
Stay focused this week... TUNNEL VISION.
Hey im on a mission...
No matter what the conditions...
Forget the personal issues...
When you been what I been through...
Hey if you believe it...
Then you could conceive it...

I had to lace up my boots even harder...


But I'm different...

I can’t base what I'm gonna be...
off a what everybody isn’t...

They don’t listen, just whispering behind my back,No vision..

lack of ambition...
So wack!



Side-Commentary: I won't even go into detail or "go in" as I want to on this post... but on a brighter note... Special thanks to the homie Los West for the tweet this morning. Its always a humbling feeling to be appreciated. THANKS strange... "Grab a drink.. grab a glass"- 'Ye

Saturday, June 25, 2011

MJ.....Forever a LEGEND




Today marks two years….. I still can’t BELIEVE he’s gone. It hasn’t settled. I remember where I was when it happened and what I did once I found out. Me and the homie dirt ended up spending the rest of the evening at the water…in disbelief. Yes…it was that serious. He was a pertinent part of my childhood….adolescence..and adulthood. I can’t really begin to describe the impact that he had and how GREAT of an artist and person he was you can kill the accusation shit… I don’t want to hear it . Any who… you won’t find a ton of pictures of him as I normally do for tribute posts. Honestly… I get sad just seeing pictures of him.. (even his videos sometimes) One will have to suffice. His music and legacy will NEVER die. Love you Mike.
Side-Commentary: I had to randomly select which songs I was going to post (with the exception of my fav)… this man had WAYYYYYYYYYY Too many CLASSICS.



MY FAVORITE- Thriller (I know this ENTIRE dance routine like the back of my hand… #easy)_








Thursday, June 23, 2011

No Love...

You must not really know where I come from…
Exactly where my heart...
or you would never.... never... NEVER
UGH, where do I start?...- 'Ye



To God be all the Glory that I’m built like this…. STRONG. But I must admit… this hurts like HELL in ways you can’t even think to imagine. Lord forgive me…. But my heart is COLD. Last straw… A monster has been created….

If you lookin for ___ love…
don’t come around here….

Welcome to my world….




Side-Commentary and Extreme Disclaimer: Those who show love.. get love shown back. No change to you at all. But the others…. The ones who I’ve dedicated timeeffortme as a person to.. (etc.)… and have in return, treated me with nothing but hurt… lies.. disregard… and taken me for granted. No mercy (pun intended). I just can’t fade it anymore.. I just can’t.


And I feel like a fool...
For missing something that was never there...
Wanna scream, wanna curse, wanna cry...
But I'm too numb to care.......

- Foreign Exchange 'Last Fall'

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Louboutin Spikez..... Shoegasm

I'd love to kick someone with these on....
Fierce.

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays...



Sometimes.. I need that reminder… as well as my unappreciated lovies out there. Blatantly put… You DESERVE better. DON’T settle…. For anyone.. or anything.
I CAN'T GO FOR THAT… (shakes head)… NO NO….




Side-Commentary: The selection of the Phyllis Hyman photo is deeper than it appears. This one is very relevant today and personal.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Candid: Hov

It seems 'Ye isn't the only one rockin this mitchell and ness custom snapback. Hov is seen here with one as well.. choppin it up with Will Smith on the "Men in Black 3" set.






s.o to the ShoeGame. & GlobalGrind/Homie Dizzy.

Hov Loves the “RETRO 3’s”…. HOT post via Roc4Life. CHECK IT OUT!#scwhagggg
I just <3 this man. #Fresh

ThreeFold...





Yeaaaauuuugggghhh *Spitta Voice. Sample All Crazy.

s.o to HipHopSince1987/AshleyOutrageous

"Never Love Heaux... Heaux I don't chase"....


Last name London…
s.o to Herfection.

Motivation Mondays...

What you waitin for??? Make moves. The ball is your court.

Rumble, young man, rumble
Life is a trip, so sometimes, we gon’ stumble
You gotta go through pain in order to become you
But once the world numbs you, you’ll feel like it’s only one you
Now you got the power to do anything you want to
Until you ask yourself, “Is this what it’s all come to?”
Lookin’ at life through sunglasses and a sunroof
But do you have the power to get out from up under you
Fxck Rollies, labels, fxck what everybody wants from you
They tryna Axl Rose you, welcome to the jungle




I got the power, mu'fxcka, if you didn’t know...

Friday, June 17, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Tupac Back... 40th Born Day



Tupac Amaru Shakur would have been 40 years old today. Happy Birthday Pac. Another entertainment legend..from music to movies.. gone too soon. *Sigh.










RIP June 16, 1971- September 13, 1996





My fav. line in Juice "I'll tell ya mama you ain't shxt"- Bishop (Pac's Role)









Pod Post Thursdays: Reefer Party | Wiz Khalifa x Chevy Woods



I miss my fam so much... Buzz & Phil. They are the only form of male consistency I have in my life right now. This post for Pod Thursdays is dedicated to you guys man. BTW congrats on that interview Buzz... I know you killed it. #Eazy. Ayye! It's a party! #Rockin







Of Course I didn't forget you Dutch... <3 Ya'll

Bottles and Rockin J's





Mid-day brunch. #FIRE


"Bottles and Rockin J's"-

The Game ft/ Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Fabolous,& Lil Wayne





s/o to the RapUp

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays...

“You can braid it… or weave it.. whatever’s your style”- Pac Div


I find that in today’s world… it is SO much said about women (specifically BLACK women) in regards to weave… extensions.. clip-ins etc. Briefly put: If it didn’t grow naturally from their scalp… it’s talked about. *Rolls eyes at the thought. I’m not sure what the fascination of it is all about but I REALLY don’t see what the big deal is. Personally, I feel a woman can have on a terrible outfit… be in the dumps… but if her hair good (in other words.. done) … a part of her FEELS good. It never works the other way around. She can’t have on a bangin outfit and be in high spirits if that hair raggedy… it doesn’t work that way lol.


Anywho.. It baffles me.. that people don’t give someone props about stuff like that. Whether it’s her hair or not.. shoot she looks good..AND if that makes her FEEL pretty… then what’s the big deal? It’s the same as lip gloss.. lotion..clothes… your favorite scent.. anything. It makes you FEEL better about your appearance and your esteem.. so why knock the next if she does a thing or two to her hair? It upsets me even more with this constant pressure I see from black men nowadays on black women about them having extensions etc etc. Sure you MAY just want her to know hey I think you’re pretty without ‘em… but you should also add hey babe you look good with them too. I like you either way. All this bashing of I don’t like fake hair etc etc… but be quick to name a “kardashian” into reference of "real hair" [ just an example.. no shade ]… ummmm.. news flash… OTHER ETHNICITIES GET EXTENSIONS TOO! (as you can see below with Kourtney Kardash’ getting her tracks sewn in the back and walkin out of the salon with it looking gorgeous)







It’s so much bashing. The weave doesn’t MAKE women as a person. It just simply adds to what their perception is of their appearance being beautiful. If you have natural hair.. that’s fine too… but no need to mention that 247 to the sistah who doesn’t. You never know what someone is going through…you don’t know if she’s sick and all her hair fell out… or if she just simply doesn’t have any self esteem and they make her feel pretty. You don’t know. We gotta stop firing each other up (unless the weave looks bad hahaha jk) and start uplifting. Men included… I could REALLY get started on ya’ll today and this matter… but I don’t EVEN wanna get my blood pressure up -_-


For all my ladies who have had or have now.. extensions.. clip ins… weaves… wigs.. natural hair. Whatever. If that makes you feel good as a woman.. then you go ahead about your business hun. If you want to dye your hair… cut it.. add weave in it.. dread it.. braid it… whatever floats your boat hunny… do it! You only have one life… why not spend it with what makes you comfortable.

 

DOES THE WAY I WEAR MY HAIR MAKE ME A BETTER PERSON?
DOES THE WAY I WEAR MY HAIR MAKE ME A BETTER FRIEND?
DOES THE WAY I WEAR MY HAIR DETERMINE MY INTEGRITY?
I AM EXPRESSING MY CREATIVITY…




Side-Commentary: Just an observation. Def. had to speak on this...

Monday, June 13, 2011

Ambrosius Gets Deep...

O__O wow.

Marsha Ambrosius does it AGAIN with a powerful message in the visuals for her 3rd single.. “Late Nights and Early Mornings” [album title track]. If you’re not paying attention in the beginning… you may miss it… but you’re SURE to get it in the end.

Applause girlfriend.


She’s killin’ em with the videos.. bringing “substance” back. Plus that eye candy she has in there.. ain’t hurtin nobody either #owwww

Motivation Mondays...

Don’t find yourself getting discouraged this week… Stay focused. Way too much sucka shxt going on. I can’t stunt it… and you guys shouldn’t either. You doin right.. and bad things keep happening or you still get treated bad. It’s frustrating… but don’t stunt it. The Lord knows how hard you try. It’ll pay off in due time.
Now Lord you Know..
Just how hard I try…
To live my life…
And get it right…
Trying to see some light…
Or even better..
Way over way a new day.. someday…
Yesterday was filled with sorrow but tomorrow…
It gets better I know.. tell you .. I know…



Side –Commentary: You don’t know the half…

Friday, June 10, 2011

Mens' Gucci... Sneakgasm

I like these. Not too flamboyant.. or attention grabbing like "hey! i'm gucci" *rolls eyes... but classy and stylish... That je ne sais quoi on a man.. that I can't describe. mmm.

we were just talking about this, this morning I swear if I had a man who appreciated me and treated me right... he would be so spoiled.
Sources say these run for $540. Not bad if you got it.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Killa Season...

Normal Thursday’s Pod Post

Taken for granted is an understatement. Could say more… but what’s the point. Just venting… Fxck It. I’ve been inducted back into #TeamNoFeelings .


S/O to My girl Yetmeh… I miss you hunnie dip. ♥ [ Too bad I couldn't find a decent picture of us since you deactivated your fb lol. I def. ain't wanna use a raggedy one lol]




Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays...

*Sigh . Beautiful Lovies… I couldn’t offer a normal empowerment message as I usually do… Things have been rough. I am mentally drained in more ways than a 100. #seriously. I’m ok.. but I’ll admit.. it’s a difficult process.


Nevertheless… I have a homegirl who feels the same as I do as well as other ladies out there who I'm sure the feeling is mutual. My inspiration for today.


When the weight of the world is sitting on our shoulders and mental sanity is disintegrating , Sometimes… this is all we need. That comfort. That form of solace… just for someone to understand [that truly understands.. no bs]

When the strain gets too overwhelming… Go to that “place”… that place of “serenity” No matter what it is…or who it is.. or where it is… Take care of you.



This song alone offers me comfort. The tone.. the instruments.. the lyrics. I am under the illusion that Dwele is talking to me lol

To all that is going through right now… Cheer up. Hold your head up high. You’re not alone. Someone understands hun. Believe me they do. #Hug


But I understand you just need someone to talk to...


I understand.. sometimes we all lose our way...
But I understand… tomorrow comes a brighter day…

I understand… it’s okay..
It’s gon be alright.


Body Work..... *%$# My Brains Out???

I'm definitely not a fan of The Dream's music like that....

but this one right here.....hmmm.....


Body Work/Fuck My Brains Out - The-Dream by HDMI44

Python Snapback....Schwagg

Mr. West.. Mr.West... By himself.. He so impressed...


Reppin' his city, at the same time being fashionable, Mr. West unveils the new Mitchell & Ness Custom Chicago Bulls Snapback at an event following the CFDA Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards. Unlike a regular snapback, which has seem to make its way back onto the fashion scene, this one has a gold buckle with a snake skin brim and adjustable strap.


Now I don't think this would look good on everyone... but, I will admit.. I think it's HOT.




Creditors: Slumz



This song has been stuck in my head ever since I saw the picture... so i figured.. what the hell... let me feature it on the post..





BTW... Happy 34th Birthday Yeezy!

Monday, June 6, 2011

She...

GOLDEN RUBBERS IN THESE DENIM POCKETS…
ON MY WAIST THERE’S A BLACK GLOCK…


I REALLLY did not want to post this [one reason] considering “someone” introduced me to OddFuture one night and I hated it lol. However… I LOVE the video.. and have had the song on repeat for the last 20mins. [for more reasons than one]

And I just couldn’t take it.. you so muthaf*ckin gawwwwgeous…


Bordeauxxxzzzyyy...Sneakgasm


After searching and searching for a size 3 for weeks... I FINALLY got 'em.

#BreathOfFRESHair ... *Pun Intended


Them true blues dropped this past weekend...of course my love Cassie got 'em.

Bug...Dirt...


Just cause this what we use to do back in the day.. i've decided to make a post specifically dedicated to us with pitiful songs (that we consider BROWN LIQUOR MUSIC) that we laugh at LOL...and end up looking pitiful over LMAO. Hahaha no one will ever understand man. Raise your glass... of course when we're off work lol











Throwback Post... The reason why you are "Dirt" #pal

Motivation Mondays...

Built up wall… 10 feet tall… -EBadu



I cried 95% of the commute this morning to work i can't believe I'm admitting that . I didn’t sleep too well last night [bad dreams] , but when I woke up [with a headache].. I came to the realization and reality of one thing I’ve been battling with. I broke down and the tears began to fall profusely as soon as I put the car into drive. Guess I've just been holding it all in [as I always do with everything]. Of course… they stopped when I arrived at the parking garage of the plantation (didn’t want anyone publicly to see me crying) and the mask came on. Now that this is out and off my chest… I don’t want to THINK about it ANYmore. Out of sight… Out of mind. #BackToToughT




Break me??
not a thing’s gonna break me..





Side-Commentary: Pride aside...It's hard though. Real hard. #StillDreaming

Friday, June 3, 2011

Waiting To Exhale... (Fed Up Friday)

Lawd Mary....you hit it right on the money with this one. EVERY SINGLE WORD. Girl...my feelings exactly smh. #ONREPEAT...

I KNOW JUST WHAT YO ASS GON' SAY...
SO SAVE IT...
MISS ME WITH THAT....


Girlllllll smh

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Drifting...

In lieu of the thurs. playlist post that I have yet a generic name for.... This wasn't on the playlist this whole week... for some reason... I've been playing TOTALLY RANDOM songs all week. However.... these two have been stuck in my mind... so they are granted the spotlight for today...

Mood #1:

Take me out of here….
I don’t know … know… right now….



Mood #2: Don't ask lol

Oh something’s got me so excited baby…
A feeling I’ve been holding back for so long…
You got me shook up, shook down, shook out..
On your loving….

And then there was... X :: "X-Men First Class" Trailer





X-MEN: FIRST CLASS.


Tomorrow… 6/3/11. I’m in there. Watch the Trailer.. HERE






For more on the photo.. (Hot sh!t right!?? ) : Life Files



UPDATE: Saw it. DEFINITELY a must see. No disappointments AT ALL

Leave Cassie Alone...




Just when Cassie was shed some positive light in the media.... for a while she was shunned courtesy of her relationship with Diddy and nude photography leak...


One of the New Faces for Carol's Daughter:




Featured in the sexy July issue of Vibe Magazine: {Muy Caliente}




...Here came the negative. I kept seeing all this talk about Cassie comparing her new album to Aaliyah (i wont' repeat the negative comments that followed). I’m like nah…lemme see what this is all about. Then I read it for myself [excerpt from Nylon Mag’s July Issue]:



“It’s a cool blend of pop, hip-hop and ska. It’s urban Gwen Stefani meets Aaliyah. I hate referencing people, but if you had to compare. That’s it.” -Cassie


As I thought… the whole statement was blown out of proportion. I knew my girl Cas wouldn’t say anything like that… well at least I hoped. People just lookin to stir up something so they can say something negative I guess #shrug.



Old… but I still rock to it. Can't wait for the new music. <3 her


Perfect is the World says Cudi...




Sounds like someone had a Coke breakfast although he says he’s not involved in that stuff anymore......... Anyway… only in this day could 'Cudi could pull this off. And you know what… I kinda like it….


I seen things…. that I wish I had not.
I know things….that I wish I had not.
I won’t run away…. Cowards run away…..










Thanks: Herfection

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Norma Jean...



Today... Norma Jeane Baker, better known as Marilyn Monroe, would have turned 85. She still influences fashion and art today. Her legacy will still be relevant for years and years to come.

Happy Birthday 85th Ms. Monroe.


“The truth is I’ve never fooled anyone. I’ve let people fool themselves. They didn’t bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn’t argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn’t…”-MM


Women's Empowerment Wednesdays...

Ok. Majority of my empowerment post ideas come from something that either I witness during the week… have encountered before… or something that is currently occurring in my life. This one is personal. The other day… I found myself in ‘retail therapy’. I convinced myself to do a little “summer clothes and shoes” shopping. I could definitely afford it… but when I looked at the receipts.. I felt a cloud come over LOL. I’m always like that and could only a minimal amount smh.



Anyway… it took thought to realize… hey I DESERVE this. I do and do including financial wise for people.. and when it comes to myself… I have the “cloud” syndrome smh. I work my ass off… shoot.. I should stop reaping the benefits of that on other people and actually do a little something for myself now and then. The foolery from others lately...especially these past few days has been ridiculous. I’m sure most of my ladies out there can relate. All we not all women but most do do for others.. can we at LEAST get a little appreciation?



Sometimes we just have to turn off that phone… order out instead of cooking… and treat ourselves to whatever makes us smile.

I cook your dinner…
I wash your clothes…
Baby hell no…
It’s not the way it goes….

It’s all about me… tonight…



Take time out for YOU

Beans Comes to His Senses...


It’s about time. I guess he realized… arguing with the man who had full participation in helping you develop as an artist as well as your career was NOT a good look and FINALLY apologized. While you were on street corners filming videos for World Star… and makin lame diss tracks.. Hov was countin $$$. LOTS and LOTS of $$$.
I told many of people [when having convos about Beans] how disappointed I was in him. Like yo… that was a dumb move. Now look at you. Shoot Bleek don’t EVER have to drop another album in his whole life..he played it smart.



“Bleek could be one hit away his whole career, as long as I’m alive, he’s a millionaire, and even if I die, he’s in my will somewhere…”-Hov. Enough Said.

Back to Beans. TALENT. RAW. COMEDIAN (lol). All of thee above. It was like one of those movies where someone was doing good then years later you see them on a video all cracked out lookin simple talkin bout how it was “EVERY body else fault” their career went downhill. Never bite the hand that feeds you…EVER. I’m glad he came to his senses. Prob realized… money is more important than all this pride sh*t. Trust me.. I go through it everyday in this business…and I choose the $$$$$$$$$$




“What Mike Epps say? ‘Gangstas fuck up too, Whatever I felt this dude Jay did wrong to me, it can’t outweigh the one thing he did do for me – he gave me an opportunity. Dude gave me an opportunity. A lot of people don’t get opportunities. He gave me that. That outweighs everything. I need that in black and white. I got caught in the moment and put my feelings out there. I should have never done that.”
“I was explaining the whole Roc-A-Fella shit and a lot of feelings were going to get hurt. I was airing shit out. Just the homies could listen to that when they come into the studio. I couldn’t put that out. It wouldn’t sit right with me.”- Beans


To read more... check out XXL


I wonder if they've talked yet... Man to Man.


Jeezy: The Real Is Back

"I bought the Phantom just to take a nap" lls


I been meaning to listen to this the past few days. I finally got a chance to this morning to help me get through the day at the plantation.

Gotta Love Jeezy... We need another album man....