INSPIRATIONAL SUNDAYS

Today is INSPIRATIONAL SUNDAY. I thank God for waking me up this morning. If it wasn't for him , I wouldn't be able to see this beauitiful day. The song of  the day is Fred Hammond's Let the Praise Begin!!! I love this song . I hope you enjoy your day today.

T.I. DROPS BOOK " POWER & BEAUTY"

Yesterday I was in Walmart and I saw a book entitled " Power & Beauty" written by none other than the king of the south , T.I. I had to take a double look because I had no idea that the rapper was releasing a book. Other rappers such as 50 Cent, Styles P, Queen Pen have released fiction novels , so I'm excited on how this book is going to turn out. The book is  a fictional, coming-of-age tale of Paul "Power" Clay and Tanya "Beauty" Long, "set in the dangerous streets of Atlanta." The book was released on Oct. 18, 2011. If you are a book lover of urban literature , check it out. I plan to .

FASHION FRIDAYZ.......ADAM LEVINE IN RUSSIA VOGUE MAGAZINE

The head man of the rock group Maroon 5 Adan Levine posed in the new issue of Russia VOGUE with his model girlfriend Anna Vyalitsyna. The pair took some great shots in this issue that I just had to post here. I am a huge fan of Maroon 5 so it was only right . Here are the shots. Enjoy!!!!

The last picture is catching alot of controversy due to the fact that you can't really see Adam's full arm in the picture. Hmmmm photo shop maybe? Who Cares. It's still a fly lay out.

Speaking of Adam....Here is Maroon 5 hot new single " Moves Like Jagger" featuring Christina Aguilera.

BOYZ II MEN " WE'RE THE MOST POPULAR/UNPOPULAR GROUP IN THE WORLD

Boyz II Men is one of the most consistent male rnb groups in the game selling millions of  albums  but somehow has managed to stay out of the tabloids and blogs. Why? Wanya went on to explain that the group came up in a time to where artist development was key. That they were trained in the media to where one person was speaking , that the other members of  the group should look at the one speaking. Pretty much polishing the group and preparing them for stardom. Nathan went on to say that the group was boring. " We wore sweaters and dressed up , no one was interested in what we did , they just wanted us to sing". The group now consist of Wanya , Nathan , and Shawn. Micheal , the one with the deep voice has since left the group but they are still going on strong. Boyz II Men are gearing up for their album " Twenty" that should be released later this year. I think it's good that the group is still holding it down , because in this stage of the game there isn't alot of male groups to carry on the legacy. The game needs this , and Boy II Men are still here to delivery great music.

Here is a favorite of mine from the group

DOWN ON BENDED KNEE

SOULJA STILL DOESN'T GET IT .... ARRESTED ....

Seems like the rapper known as Soulja Boy still wants to make waves with the law. If you saw my blog about him disrespecting the army troops , I'm sure you will get a  kick out of this. So, our son( and I'm going to say this because these are childish actions) was arrested on gun and marijuana charges.  It was reported that yesterday  morning the rapper was taken into custody in Temple, GA at 3:15am. Law enforcement  pulled the rapper and his entourage over for traffic violations. The officers then found a substantial amount of marijuana and cash inside the vehicle. It was also reported that there was guns found in the vehicle as well.  The rapper is currently still in custody in Carrol County . Really Soulja? Did those troops really get to you to the point where you have to have guns and weed to calm your nerves? I do hope that this up and coming album sells well because clearly you are trying to get some attention. I do not understfand celebrities that have everything but still want to act like criminals. I'm not judging , Im just saying.

LIFE AFTER WITH GINUWINE

Life After is a show which chronicles artist on their success and where they are going afterwards. Last night's episode featured the artist known as Ginuwine. Now I will be the first to say that I'm not a die hard fan , but it was good to get a little insight on where he is from and where he is going in the future. Ginuwine was originally born in Washington, DC . Heavily influenced by the late great king of pop Micheal Jackson , Ginuwine knew what he wanted to do in life and that was to entertain the world. I learned that DeVante Swing from the 90's group Jodeci discovered the young talent and moved him to New York City to begin working on his debut album with the likes of up and coming producer Timberland. He then went on to release the smash hit " Pony" who's suggestive lyrics at that time set him in a lane all by himself. Along with G's success also came tragic when he lost both of his parents within one year each other. Ginuwine began to use drugs and even contemplated on taking his own life because he felt that there was no need for him to be in the game.  With the help of his wife Sole, who was also a female rapper he overcame his depression stage and went on to drop 6 albums. His latest work to date is the album entitled " Elgin " which is set to be released in August. After watching the show I grew a little more respect from the entertainer due to his work ethic and his love for his family. I also learned that Ginuwine is not a quitter and that working hard always pays off. His last statement was that after his releases his seventh album he wishes to venture in to  managing up and coming acts in the music enetertainment. Good luck G!!!!


Since this is Thristy Throw Back Thursdays , it is only right that I have a throw back from the one and only Ginuwine. Even though I'm not a die hard fan,  here is one of my favoirite Ginuwine tracks.

SAME  O G.........

This blog is dedicated to a dear friend of mine by the name of Jimesha Kent , who had the pleasure of meeting her favorite singer Ginuwine. This is for you girl. LOVE YA!!!!

THE QUEEN IS BACK....LIL KIM

The Queen B is back in the building with her new song " Spend A Mill". I have to admit that this joint sucks. I'm used to the girl from Brooklyn that gave it raw and said shit that no one dared to say. She created the lane of the barbie,sex,money wanting ,dope boy loving lane etc. I'm disappointed because I expect more from the heiress of Notorious B.I.G. throne.  This song is auto tuned out which is played out if you ask me. I want her to take it back to the Hardcore, Notorious K.I.M and even the LaBella Mafia days. I'm sure to many people , they might say that she has nothing to prove . To me she does because there are up and coming female rappers that go harder. Note to Lil Kim: let us know why we still label you as the Queen B of this rap shit . Please!!! On another note she is hard at work on releasing a book entitled " The Price of Loyalty". I do want to hear her side of the Mafia accusations and her views on how she was cast in "NOTORIOUS". I hope it's a good read.

Here is the song. Yall tell me what you think of the bullshit. Im just saying.