Newest Hood Anthem: "Yep, That's Me"- Jamie Foxx ft. T.I. and Soulja Boy

My Nine Cents:

I heard this song and all I could think of was images of cloned Shenaenae-wannabes swinging their dookie braids in unison at the club. And I love T.I. but he lost all credibility with me once he said, "like some pigs...oink, oink" WTF? Jamie even dedicates a verse to his chickenhead fans to shake those dreads, don their fake Louis Vutton, Coach and red bottoms... to let their haters know they ball on a budget. All he needed to add was "where all my Maxxista at?" Although, it clearly perpetuates ignorance I will probably be do a two-step and boycott the lyrics in the middle of the club. *arms crossed on the dance floor*

Jennifer Hudson moves Oprah Winfrey at Kennedy Center Honors

My Nine Cents:

If it isn't already evident I would like to be the first to say that Jennifer Hudson is officially our generations Marian Anderson. Although, her voice carries the heavy gospel influence and can sometimes be perceived as raw she effortlessly captivates audiences regardless of musical preference. Above is a video of Jennifer Hudson serenading Oprah Winfrey with Fantasia hit song "I'm Here" that was featured in the Broadway production of The Color Purple.

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The Fountain of Youth

Speaking of ageless grandmothers when is Essence going to put out another of those Ageless Beauties issues?

Make My Heart- Toni Braxton

No commentary necessary! Love it!

Who Wants to Spend $9.75 On Me?

These are a couple of movies I'm excited about...

Just Wright


The Karate Kid

Takers


Death at a Funeral


Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?


Date Night

Wanna Waste Nine Minutes Today?

My Nine Cents:
The video killed the radio star...LIT TAH LEE! The hype really ruined this video--not that the video could have been saved anyway. I'm an artist and I respect art by this video was hodgepodge of non-sense. "You've been a very bad girl, Gaga!" Really B, you signed up for this? Beyonce need to stay away from that Bottomless Bandit, she's out for blood. In short, bad acting, bad dancing and horrendous video! And how dare they even associate Quentin Tarantino with this garbage...they're not in a position to pay homeage.

Do You Remember This...

No Questions- Allure featuring LL Cool J



"Give me all the chickenheads from Pasdena to Medina"

Can't You See- Total



"Mo to the E to the"

I Wanna Be Down(remix)- Brandy featuring Mc Lyte, Yo-Yo and Queen Latifah




Always Be My Baby (Mr. Dupri remix)- Mariah Carey ft. Xscape and Da Brat



My Boss-Ghostown DJs featuring some girls who never got their shine:)


Sending My Love- Zhane

Let a Classic Remain a Classic

Jermanie Dupri told MTV.com that he decided to rework the Qunicy Jones classic "Secret Garden". Let me just give you the run down, "The Secret Garden" (Sweet Seduction Suite) was recorded in 1989 by the incomparable COMPOSER Qunicy Jones. The track featured heavyweight Barry White, the King of Faslettos, El DeBarge, Newcomer Al B. Sure and James Ingram. Dupri plans to replace the ensemble with singers Usher, Trey Songz, Tyrese and Robin Thicke. There is no denying that each of these men are respected singers in their own right but do we really want to watch them butcher a classic. Jermaine Dupri may be responsible for the successes of Bow-Wow and Jagged Edge but does he have what it takes to remaster a classic?

Here's a peep at the original "Secret Garden" if you have forgotten it (or if you are not old enough to remember)


Quincy Jones & Barry White - The Secret Garden (Video)
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Honor the Past Rather than Attempt to Emulate It

Sentiments on the "We Are The World" (Haiti Remake)



"I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: ‘We Are the World,’ I love it, and I understand the point and think it’s great. But I think ‘We Are the World’ is like [Michael Jackson's] ‘Thriller’ to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched. I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but ‘We are the World’ is [musically] untouchable like ‘Thriller’ is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it’s gonna be untouchable."
- Jay-Z

Quote courtesy of Crunktastical.com

Mr. Carter hit the nail on the head. First of all, in this day in age we don't have enough legitimate singers to pull this off and secondly, the rappers should have rally their own troops to support Haiti. Although, I actually enjoyed controverisal Kanye's line. He is the voice of the disfranchised people. By the way, Vince Vaughn, Mr. Bentley and Jeff Bridges, really? Needless to say, they should have kept the past in the past!



I know Michael Jackson is cursing Quincy Jones and Lionel Ritchie out!