It would have taken too much space so I did a video to capture my reaction to the passing of Michael Jackson. Words can not express the loss this world felt last week, nor could I write what hasn't already been written. But I wanted to share MY Michael Jackson moment and I hope you enjoy the video.
Please make sure you watch this tribute video below. It's AMAZING! Thanks Chan' for sharing!
After more than 30 years in the game, Ms. Teena Marie is BACK! I am pleased to say that I got to hang out at R&B Live with the one and only, Teena Marie!
When I arrived at Cinespace I quickly ran upstairs hoping to get a good seat. Well, I didn't run, but I walked damn fast. To my amazement the same venue that was scarcely filled last week when Kenny Lattimore performed was packed to capacity. I walked through the club and quickly ran into my friend Comedienne/Actress Kym Whitley. I noticably heard the sounds of Teena coming thru the loud speakers. Her new album, 'Congo Square' was playing and it was FIRE! And that's when I heard my favorite singer Faith Evans belt out melodies to their duet "Can't Last a Day." Not only was Teena bringing her own fire, she brought out another real singer!
Then we endured the warm up acts or as some would have called, bad karaoke performers while they did their thing. It was then time for the woman we all came to see to hit the stage and do what she does best, peform! Listening to Teena was like drinking fresh clean water! She hit every note, and moved about the stage with the presence I seen years ago on Soul Train. I went out and immediately bought the CD and I highly recommend that everyone pick up a copy so we can continue supporting real music! We love you Teena!
Looking at the picture above you're probably thinking one of two things: 1. Both Chris and Rihanna have similar mohawks (at completely different stages) OR 2. Go AWAY already!
In the news yesterday they talked about Rihanna testifying against Chris for the beating that occurred the night before the Grammy's. I personally want this story to go away.
The media has sensationalized Chris and Rihanna's story to the point where little girls think it's ok for a guy to beat them, and Chris to feel comfortable enough to come out and denounce him being a monster! WHO CARES!
Here is my personal view of the entire deal. Rihanna and Chris made a beautiful couple, no doubt. Both were/are young. Both are rich and successful. Both don't need each other. But then Chris and her were chillin and at the end of it all (who really cares about the in between) HE BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF HER! NOW, there were rumors about a duet and a book denouncing physical aggression towards women! Hmm, wonder who the publicist for CB was at the time (You're fired!). Then there were rumors that Chris slept with his manager! I mean, c'mon! GO AWAY ALREADY!
We wish Rihanna the best!!! If Chris does get any time I'm sure BET will create a "Countdown to Lockdown" show for Chris too. Lord, it will never end.
I was on my twitter and ran across a post by my girl R&B star Brandy Norwood. Brandy was recently in Japan doing shows and letting that part of the world hear her new music. If you've never met Bran you have no clue how talented, beautiful, and nice she really is (NOW). I've been around to see her grow from a young girl in Carson, to a woman respected in the industry.
Now this picture. Love love love the hair. The outfit, trendy. The bag, probably expensive, but the body? Bran is looking a little thin in this pic and I hope she don't lose no more weight. As Mo'nique would say, "I hate a skinny bitch."
Back to Bran. I remember all of the albums that she has released from the very beginning. I often wonder if women like her, Faith Evans, and Whitney Houston, REAL TALENT will ever dominate the charts again. I know Brandy is hanging out with former member of the non-existing pop group, and Que girlfriend front to make him look straight Dawn Richard. Not sure if that's a good look, she should have stayed with Rihanna. At least she would make the news...again.
Soooooo, I know ya'll been waiting on me to follow up on my initial post about Spectacular from R&B group Pretty Ricky! Well, I don't have video yet, BUT I did speak to him directly!
RECAP: For those of you who have been living under a rock, Spectacular is the breakthrough member of Pretty Ricky, a group known for their sexually enticing lyrics and equally provocative stage presence. A few weeks ago, Spec decided to call out some of today's dominant R&B singers and groups in a contest to see who can "grind" the best! In doing so, Spec then proceeded in what some called a very gay dance and coochie eating simulation while dancing to their new single "Tipsy."
Fast Forward: A week later after the release of video number one, Spec did it again, only changing his underwear from the skimpy red drawls to a tight black number! And for those of you who didn't wait till the end, he did a backflip in some grey ones!
So last week I got a call from Spec and here is what he had to say:
Jason: Yo, so everyone is talking about this video that you've done. What made you do this? Spec: Man, look, everyone knows the song now right? I've been on every blog, in the media, thousands of hits on youtube, and now the Jonas brothers and others are doing it too and guess what, everyone knows our song. Who the hell gets that much press for nothing? Jason: I actually think it was genius to get the buzz out there and have everyone talking about it, and I'm not sure if you've heard people saying you were gay. I personally don't believe it because you're doing what Prince and others do everyday on stage. Spec: Exactly. Man I don't let the negativity get to me, I see the haters and it doesn't bother me, I'm just getting my music out there.
Jason: I was ok with you and the dancing, but the red panties were too much. That's what I think people were stuck on.
Spec: Yo, I've been modeling and I was in a recent photoshoot and I wore those underwear so I just did it in them. Didn't think it was a big deal.
NOW, I'm sure you want me to keep going, but I'm not. You have to wait until we do the video!!!
In looking at older pics of the group and Spectacular, there have been many pictures of him in his underwear or "interesting" photos. While those photos suggest whatever they suggest, I think it's wrong for anyone to speculate his sexuality. While I didn't ask him outright whether he was straight, gay, or bi, I plan to when we do our video. I'm confident he'll keep it real and tell ya'll the bizzness.
One thing is for sure about Spectacular, he's a cool ass dude and beyond the music, gossip, and dirty dancing, he keeps it real and isn't going anywhere. Now I agree with America, we don't need you dancing in your drawls anymore Spec so keep it clean and stay Tipsy!
Thanks to Porscha Coleman for connecting us to do the interview. And for those of you who didn't see it, here is his second video! Enjoy!
When Jay Z speaks, everyone in the world listens. Last week I was thumbing through my twitter and almost instantly Jay Z jumped to the top of the trending topics. Now, usually something crazy happens like the Swine Flu or my boy Ray and his "men hating" topics get up there quick! I was hoping that Beyonce wasn't pregnant or that they split because ya'll know I pray nothing but the best for my blood sister Beyonce (side eye). Now anyways, Jay Z released a song titled, "Death of Autotune" and this ridiculous track slays all artists who use it, and without effort.
I was in a debate with @chasencashe and another producer over whether the Jay would be as iconic as he has become if B.I.G. or Tupac were still alive. While that's a hard question to answer, one thing is definitely clear, if Jay Z says it's hot, it's hot. If he says it's not, it's not. If autotune goes away what will Weezy, T-Pain, and my boy Drake do?! Hmm, I guess we'll just wait to see!
Click on the video below and tell me what you think!
So at the charity fight, fighter Daniel Puder called out Chris Brown. Off camera, Daniel said that anyone who would be willing to hit a girl deserved to get in the ring and get their ass kicked. Now we all know Chris B isn't going to take him up on the offer, but the crowed seemed to want to see it. What do you think?
We all know Steph Jones as the singer/model from all over the place. Some of you think you know Steph, hell I even thought I did until this past Saturday! Steph twitters that he's at a boxing match and about to "show these fools some skills" so I text him and asked for the address because I just had to see this. I got there and it was a charity event for Xtreme Fight Night (www.xtremefightnight.com) sponsored by Rockstar energy drink. I mean come on, if you know Steph he's a cool dude. Some would even say sweet and meager. IT'S ALL A TRICK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
Don't believe me, here's the before and after pictures of Steph (we'll get to the video later) NOW, Steph slides in the ring and dances about as if there wasn't a big fat ass, cornfed, hairy, angry white dude isn't looking as if he's going to kill him or eat him. Now I was ringside so I got to see this mans angrily grizzly face firsthand. Steph started giving shots out to his mama and the next thing I know the bell rings. All I can say is watch the video below and if you ever see Steph on the streets remember this video! Oh, and there was so much more happening that day but I need to edit all these damn clips because it ranges from a huge fighter calling out Chris Brown, to a woman with X's on her nipples getting into several fights OUTSIDE of the ring!
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