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!

The Death of the ACER

Clearly, I've taken a hiatus but I plan on posting more soon. My ACER is on its finally leg and it's time to say goodbye. I can finally start browsing sites without holding the power cord into the computer. Yes, I live the impoverished lifestyle, don't judge me, but it's 2010 and I need to get my ish together. Stay 'til the next episode...

KICK ROCKS ACER!

I am in Queen City...Charlotte!

I came to the conclusion that I could no longer pay rent in Boston while also being unemployed so I packed my car up and drove South. Once I passed the Mason-Dickson line I realized there was no turning back. I visited my brother in DC, my cousins in VA and finally, arrived in NC. My hair went from THIS...



to THIS...



and occasionally THIS...

Raven is a Mommie??!!!!

According to Hiphop.popcrunch.com by way of , Yazmar.com , millionaire child star Raven Symone Christina Pearman give birth to a little girl named Lillianna Jade Pearman this summer. I don't know how true this is but according to Yazmar, the alleged father is Jussie Smollet(one of Jurnee Smollet brothers.)

Joe's Triumphant Return

Joe- Magic

So as many of you might know a couple of years back R.Kelly and Joe had a falling out and Joe hasn't been on the scene since but I am elated to see that he has returned. I am only 23 years-old but I have loved all of his albums since his second album All That I Am became a classic for my parents back in 1997 (yes, when I was 10 years-old!)My favorite songs are No One Else Comes Close and So Beautiful. I found his new single Magic on Honey Soul Music. For all you music lovers, Honey Soul Music is an excellent blog features some of the best untapped talent and that classic neo-soul. The new album is slated for a July 14th released; it's entitled "Signature." I hope you in enjoy this little piece of heaven.

MJ Tributes

I absolutely adore this rendition of "I'll Be There" by Chanj. I found this clip on STRAIGHT OUTTA NYC and I feel like this really captures the essence of what Michael Jackson gave to world.



I found this clip on Honey Music Soul and I instantly feel in love with Dwele interpretation of "Human Nature." I hope you enjoy it too!



In my previous BET Awards post, I said NeYo stole the show with his rendition of "Lady of My Life" but last year he performed this at BET Honors and he killed it. I have posted that version above for your listening pleasure.

I'm Just Trying to Stay Relevant

I am thoroughly disgusted the obscene amounts of press coverage this lucky island girl (I’m sorry…Rihanna) is receiving. She has been spotted everywhere donning all her rented goods. I don’t want to see Rihanna sporting no more couture looks during in the daytime! And I know her feet are taking a beatin’ after wearing those Giuseppe Zanotti all damn day too. But I’m not gonna lie, homegirl has got one of the best publicist in the world. How are you still relevant when you have no personality, no voice and you haven’t released a record in months??!!! I guess it pays to be a battered woman. (I’m sorry I couldn’t resist)