By far the best BET Awards show I've seen. Not that the others were bad, but they definitely had their bad moments. LOL. This one was pretty good all the way through. I was thoroughly entertained. I think they did a GREAT job. Kudos to BET.
Now, the highlights of the show for me (not in order of preference):
1. Seeing Alicia Keys. No matter who else is there, I want to see her! And she did not disappoint me last night.
2. Laughing at everybody talking about Beyonce's lap-dance. Nobody mentioned Kelly seducing Nelly (where's Ashanti?) on-stage or Magic laughing his way through Michelle's lap-dance (Cookie had nothing to worry about). Now, I think Terrence Howard was really itching to do some things to Beyonce. He always got that glassy stare in his eye, but last night I could have sworn he had a lil porn-star in that look he was giving her. He made ME nervous looking at her that way...Like I was about to see something on BET I was supposed to see on some of the channels that are "higher up" on the dial (if you know what I mean. Anyway, that was a great part of the show for me. And there wasn't a man in that room (married or not) who didn't want to be on that stage with Beyonce catering to him. Man, that just sounds great to say!
3. My man John Legend taking home a well-deserved Best New Artist Award. Even though he had some flat-a$$ loafers on and took his time walking to stage like his back was aching, he humbly accepted his award that I believe he had locked up! Now sicne I cut my hair a minute ago, I hope I don't hear anymore John Legend look-a-like jokes.
4. John Legend's performance with Stevie Wonder. Easily the best of the night.
5. Ciara's performance. That's my girl and I love to watch her dance. But I am still trying to figure out who actually sang a single note...Her or Mr. Ohhhhhhhh-marion. Omarion can dance like hell! Man I hope I can never dance like that!!!! And Luda ripped his part of Ciara's performance.
6. The opening of the show with the FUGEES! That was great. Even though Lauryn Hill seemed to struggle through some of their old stuff, you gotta love that they came back together and did it on such a big stage. Even though I usually HATE on Wyclef, I can't and refuse to do so. Great way to open the show BET. What happened to Lauryn's World Premier performance though? That was str8 false-promotion! The only part of the show I can say was a disappointment
7. Will and Jada. I am so glad that after all the rumors and ridicule they get that they came together to host this show as a couple and not two separate entities. Their Mr. and Mrs. Smith skits were hilarious. Will is one of my idols and his marraige is what I look at as the model of what I would want mine to be like (minus whatever rumors we all have heard or may believe). It's great that BET took an aim at families in the hosts they chose for the show. And the Coming to America intro was HILARIOUS! Why they have spinning rims on the horse and buggy ya'll???? LMAO!
8. Gabrielle Union and Halle Berry. Need I say any more.
9. Tom Cruise getting on stage giving props to Jamie Foxx and not mentioning Katie Holmes FOR ONCE. THANKS!
10. Still tipping on 4-4's, wrapped in 4 Vogues...That song is HOT!
11. Gladys Knights performace. Man, she still got it! I wonder if Faith and Toni Braxton get along...Hold up...next number...
12. Toni Braxton. Is it me or does she come to every awards show with an outfit on that you cannot take your eyes off. She knows how to get some attention, I swear. Oh yeah I forgot, she's from PG county...That explains it. Our PG county women know how to look good! Yessir!!!!!
13. GAME's performance. DREAMS is my song. He just trips me out how he always talking gangsta about people and dissing dudes then he go everywhere with his son. Not a good move for your son's health GAME. I hope you got some good security. And Mary does what Mary does when she gets up there...Rips it!
14. What was up with Mariah Caery? Looked like she was having trouble walking and she was definitely having trouble singing!
15. What did FREE have on during the pre-show? It was ugly, but no matter what she wears, somehow she always looks good. And fellas, you know what I mean.
16. Ray-J...Man, this is the funniest dude I have ever seen in my life. Why does it seem like he's trying hard as hell to fit in and be like everybody else. That's like me tryna act like I'm a thug! It just don't work Ray-GEEZY! LMAO! Man, where's Russ Parr when I need him?
17. Tito Jackson. I dunno why, I just felt the need to say his name!
18. Steve Harvey. For shouting out brothers with suits on. Fellas, we gotta step our game up and present ourselves professionally if we wanna "move up". Everybody can't be P Diddy, Dame, Jigga, or Master P. And I bet even they don suits every once in a while.
19. The Dame Dash and 50 Cent commercials. I had to admit it, but 50 Cent is now an entity. He's far beyond just music and has successfully marketed and positioned himself to be an icon of hip-hop like Jigga is. Nothing's special about that commerical for his shoe other than he's got Manny Ramirez, Winky Wright, and McNabb in it. He's tapping all sorts of demographics and markets! And Dame. "You gotta know how to Pop Tags and be Young Fresh to Def" This dude's got his own language. I know what you mean DAME, but could you break it down for those who might not know????
20. ALICIA KEYS...Man she is FINE!
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Other than a textbook or UNLEASHED MAGAZINE..
This'll be the next thing I read that is comprised of more than 60 pages:
The Psychology of Hip Hop
The Psychology of Hip Hop is a provocative examination of the world of Hip Hop, and how this music genre has shaped the American landscape. Going where no one else dares, The Psychology of Hip Hop effectively explains behaviors of some of the best known Hip Hop stars, like 50Cent, Eminem, Jay-Z, T.I., Lil’ Kim and Snoop Dogg. Think you know? Guess again!
McPhaul, a Mental Health Therapist and Personal Advisor to some of the world’s biggest entertainers, explains what the media only speculates about. The Psychology of Hip Hop outlines the complex maze of R. Kelly’s sexual indiscretions and the heinous exploitation of Hip Hop phenomenon B2K. In addition, The Psychology of Hip Hop answers questions such as, is Sean “P.Diddy” Combs really a Psychopath? And, studies if Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and Tupac Shakur died as a result of an East Coast versus West Coast rivalry, or if greed of record company executives was the cause of their untimely deaths.
The Psychology of Hip Hop surveys the impact of racism and the influence of legal professionals on the music genre, and in the chapter “Pop Diva Takes A Dive” finally answers the question, did Bobby Brown really ruin Whitney Houston?
The Psychology of Hip Hop
The Psychology of Hip Hop is a provocative examination of the world of Hip Hop, and how this music genre has shaped the American landscape. Going where no one else dares, The Psychology of Hip Hop effectively explains behaviors of some of the best known Hip Hop stars, like 50Cent, Eminem, Jay-Z, T.I., Lil’ Kim and Snoop Dogg. Think you know? Guess again!
McPhaul, a Mental Health Therapist and Personal Advisor to some of the world’s biggest entertainers, explains what the media only speculates about. The Psychology of Hip Hop outlines the complex maze of R. Kelly’s sexual indiscretions and the heinous exploitation of Hip Hop phenomenon B2K. In addition, The Psychology of Hip Hop answers questions such as, is Sean “P.Diddy” Combs really a Psychopath? And, studies if Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and Tupac Shakur died as a result of an East Coast versus West Coast rivalry, or if greed of record company executives was the cause of their untimely deaths.
The Psychology of Hip Hop surveys the impact of racism and the influence of legal professionals on the music genre, and in the chapter “Pop Diva Takes A Dive” finally answers the question, did Bobby Brown really ruin Whitney Houston?
It's been a long time...
Hey everybody, sorry I've been M.I.A. (not MIAMI, but Missing In Action...September Jron) lately. I haven't really been anymore busy than usual. Just a lil bit more lazy than usual. Besides, all these articles I'm reading about bloggers getting fired from their jobs b/c of what they write on their blogs scared me for a minute. LOL. But I'm back regardless.
Sinec I've been gone a few things have happened in my life (of course). So I'll be dropping some blog entries for you guys to check out. You can look forward (or not) to the following:
-What happened on the night of Prince's Bday?
-Orioles win...AGAIN!!!! And I was there with T's brother and father to see it
-AAFRAM in Bmore (india arie and fertile ground...all in the same night)
-JRock engaged
-Kev engaged (damn, who's next???)
-Other random stuff I can remember.
I'm now back to normal.
Sinec I've been gone a few things have happened in my life (of course). So I'll be dropping some blog entries for you guys to check out. You can look forward (or not) to the following:
-What happened on the night of Prince's Bday?
-Orioles win...AGAIN!!!! And I was there with T's brother and father to see it
-AAFRAM in Bmore (india arie and fertile ground...all in the same night)
-JRock engaged
-Kev engaged (damn, who's next???)
-Other random stuff I can remember.
I'm now back to normal.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Prince BDAY...FOOD AND FUN...Well, food at least
Back on June 17, I told you guys the plans for Prince BDAY. Well, everything went as planned.
We went to Outback (like 5 of us) and then we went to DREAM (like 8 of us). OUTBACK was exquisite as usual (I love that place) but a nice libation-filled dinner was interrupted (at least in Prince's mind) by JRock and Hiwoo talking about careers, jobs, moving ahead in life, etc. You know, the stuff normal groups of friends talk about at times like this. Aside from the women we talk about and loud and lude jokes we let seep from our mouths.
So this genuinely sincere and concern-filled questioning of Prince about his job and future goals turned into one of those quiet sessions where everyone but the people talking feels awkward. So that's how Outback ended...Awkwardly.
THEN, we got to DREAM...One thing I can say positive about DREAM is that there's never a time when you'll go there and find it hard to see a beautiful woman or a woman who has on something extremely enticing. NEVER. I'd put money on that. However, the line at DREAM is always infinitely long and slow-moving. And nowadays at DREAM the crowd seems to have gone done a little in terms of class. It definitely felt like I was in a tourist club and not a D.C. club. Again, it's great to see all these great-looking women around and the music is always good and the drinks are always strong...But I am not feeling the club overall anymore. It's just not how it was a few years back when it first opened as an almost exclusive club. Now it's no different than the VIP Club or the OLD DC LIVE.
We ended up leaving DREAM around 3:30 am and I drove home solo back to BMORE. Yep, don't it plenty of time before people. Don't like to do it. But don't like to sleep on a loveseat in my mom's basement either. Oh well.
So that was Prince's Bday...Good food, not so good night at the club.
We went to Outback (like 5 of us) and then we went to DREAM (like 8 of us). OUTBACK was exquisite as usual (I love that place) but a nice libation-filled dinner was interrupted (at least in Prince's mind) by JRock and Hiwoo talking about careers, jobs, moving ahead in life, etc. You know, the stuff normal groups of friends talk about at times like this. Aside from the women we talk about and loud and lude jokes we let seep from our mouths.
So this genuinely sincere and concern-filled questioning of Prince about his job and future goals turned into one of those quiet sessions where everyone but the people talking feels awkward. So that's how Outback ended...Awkwardly.
THEN, we got to DREAM...One thing I can say positive about DREAM is that there's never a time when you'll go there and find it hard to see a beautiful woman or a woman who has on something extremely enticing. NEVER. I'd put money on that. However, the line at DREAM is always infinitely long and slow-moving. And nowadays at DREAM the crowd seems to have gone done a little in terms of class. It definitely felt like I was in a tourist club and not a D.C. club. Again, it's great to see all these great-looking women around and the music is always good and the drinks are always strong...But I am not feeling the club overall anymore. It's just not how it was a few years back when it first opened as an almost exclusive club. Now it's no different than the VIP Club or the OLD DC LIVE.
We ended up leaving DREAM around 3:30 am and I drove home solo back to BMORE. Yep, don't it plenty of time before people. Don't like to do it. But don't like to sleep on a loveseat in my mom's basement either. Oh well.
So that was Prince's Bday...Good food, not so good night at the club.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
PHOTO: AAFRAM in Bmore
AAFRAM, the African American Heritage Festival, is an annual event in Bmore. This is one of the two events during the summer here that's guaranteed to be "on-point" and fun for all ages.
This year, T and I went on Friday evening. It was really nice. Crowded as hell, but nice. We saw Fertile Ground and India.Arie. I must say that Fertile Ground was pretty good, but India.Arie really impressed me with her stage performance, the show she put on, and of course, her singing ability. On top of all that, she looked GREAT!
I must admit that I have been a India.Arie hater in the past few years because I didn't think she was cute. I will eat those words right now because homegirl was looking good. And her personality comes through very nice and down-to-earth. I like that in a woman (shot out to T! Wassup babe!).
I only have one picture because we were a little too far away from the stage for me to zoom in and get a good shot. Not to mention black people were packed in like the Middle Passage out there.
This year, T and I went on Friday evening. It was really nice. Crowded as hell, but nice. We saw Fertile Ground and India.Arie. I must say that Fertile Ground was pretty good, but India.Arie really impressed me with her stage performance, the show she put on, and of course, her singing ability. On top of all that, she looked GREAT!
I must admit that I have been a India.Arie hater in the past few years because I didn't think she was cute. I will eat those words right now because homegirl was looking good. And her personality comes through very nice and down-to-earth. I like that in a woman (shot out to T! Wassup babe!).
I only have one picture because we were a little too far away from the stage for me to zoom in and get a good shot. Not to mention black people were packed in like the Middle Passage out there.
ENGAGEMENT PARTY...
JRock gets engaged...Not a surprise at all...Kev gets engaged...OUT THE BLUE.
I give both of you guys all the props in the world for proposing. That's a big-time move in a positive direction. It's gonna be fun coming to your weddings and being part of your wedding parties. I wish both of you guys the VERY BEST.
I give both of you guys all the props in the world for proposing. That's a big-time move in a positive direction. It's gonna be fun coming to your weddings and being part of your wedding parties. I wish both of you guys the VERY BEST.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
PHOTOS: Orioles GAME
Got a chance to see the Orioles (who are actually winning this year) play. I was lucky enough to be invited by T's father and brother. It was a pretty good game. The Oriole park isn't as rocking as Fenway Park (surprise surprise) but it was a good time. I haven't been to Camden Yards for a game in quite some time so it was good to be able to see a game for free. Seats were small as hell though. Here are some flicks below:
BRIAN ROBERTS...He's kiling this year!
SAMMY SOSA...He's kinda sucking this year.
BRIAN ROBERTS...He's kiling this year!
SAMMY SOSA...He's kinda sucking this year.
Monday, June 20, 2005
PHOTOS: FATHER'S DAY
This year for Father's Day, Cad (my step-dad) wanted to take it easy. No party, no cook-out, just relax and chill. My mom, she loves Jazz....Loves to be out and about...That's her version of chilling. Otherwise, she's sleep.
So this year for father's day, we went to the Oronco Park Jazz Festival in Alexandria, VA (near Old Towne Alexandria). My mother, stepdad, brother, and I all went down and hung out for a few hours. We got a chance to listen to one of my mom's favorite Jazz Artists Joyce Cooling. Nice mellow day in the park. Literally.
There were carnival rides, vendors, lots of people. It's a really nice family event. This is definitely an event I could go to on an annual basis just to relax and have fun with my family. Below I have some pictures...
So this year for father's day, we went to the Oronco Park Jazz Festival in Alexandria, VA (near Old Towne Alexandria). My mother, stepdad, brother, and I all went down and hung out for a few hours. We got a chance to listen to one of my mom's favorite Jazz Artists Joyce Cooling. Nice mellow day in the park. Literally.
There were carnival rides, vendors, lots of people. It's a really nice family event. This is definitely an event I could go to on an annual basis just to relax and have fun with my family. Below I have some pictures...
Friday, June 17, 2005
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