Ghostly Love His Side

Love my heart swells

as I look up at your

Silhouette on Ole Hallows Eve

have you spot me yet?

as I stand under our

favorite Oak Tree

slowly our eyes meet

those beautiful pools of passion

remind me of Honey

as it pours

your eyes always reflected

all emotions

gathering me in making

me safe at all times

your Lips that

so easily set me a Blaze

my love I had to come back

to remind you of our love

death will not abolish

my love it grows stronger

blowing a Kiss

before turning and making

my way back to

where I lay

someday you will join me

our love will Transcend

death and time

M Valle 10/31/11

Ghostly Love Her Side

is that you Silhouetted

by the moon

against our tree

Sexy as every

that stance of yours

i loved so much

beautiful you are

still to me as I

watch the Silhouette

of my love

blinking Slowly

i focus again on the

big Oak in the front yard

i look again

outside my window

double checking

your Silhouette gone

laughing to myself as I

slowly make myself

more comfortable on

my favorite spot on the

seat of my windowsill

it never fails

that you return on Ole Hallows Eve

you always said that our love

was to strong to let

a little thing like death

keep us apart

it seems that you are

never to far from me

as I still feel your presence

i smile remembering your laugh

the safety of your arms

Sweet soft kisses that you

Love to bestow on my lips

keeping me safe

thank you my darling

for you protecting me

from myself

even though you are

no longer physically

with me

slowly looking up

again your back

Silhouetted against a

big beautiful Full Moon

M Valle 10/31/11

All Hallows Eve

Halloween started out as the celebration on All Hallows Eve which is the celebration before “All Soul’s Day” on November 1. Were they celebrated all the Saints in heaven that were prayed to for intercessions this was celebrated by Roman Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherians. If you go back to Pre-Christian times in Scotland, Wales and Ireland celebrated Hallowtide the feast of the dead in the Pagan times this would signalized the close of the harvest and the start of the winter season.  All of this is based on religious traditions, folklore and sacrifices, where people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward of ghosts that may have been roaming.  

Today it is more community and child friendly activities such as trick or treating as we all get ready for the colder nights and shorter days.It seems that celebrations that we practice are based in religion and folklore combined. It amazes me how some traditions and celebrations that survive through time and history. Have a safe, fun, time as you collect treats. 

Twitter/FaceBook/News HOT Discussion/ Buzz

Spring 2012 expect to see the comedy TV Series: “In Living Color” back on Fox. Stay tune for additional details (day/time)!

Destruction of Glitter’s | “Spotlight” Saturday:

Artist/Band/Group: Bridget Kelly

Record Label: Roc Nation

Genre: R&B/POP/SOUL

Album: UNTITLED

Song: Every Girl, EP

                                                      http://www.bridgetkelly.com/

Adele Covers December Cosmopolitan

 

Another one of my loves on the cover of one of the sexiest magazines yes Adele. She looks absolutely sexy in animal print dress. She discusses how she was signed to her label due to a friend uploading some of her music on a Myspace page. She discusses her writing process from a broken heart from her first teenage romance which became 19 and 21 albums. That baking cupcakes relaxes her and the person whose opinion matters most to her is her own and that you can never have too many eyelashes. If you love Adele then pick up Cosmo Magazine when it hits stores on November 8.

Popcorn & Soda

New movies in theaters Friday; October 28, 2011:
 
In Time
Johnny English Reborn
Safe
 
 

Top 20 - Radio Hits This Week:

20. Marvin & Chardonnay – Big Sean featuring Kanye West, and Rosco Dash
19. Strange Clouds – B.O.B featuring Lil Wayne
18. Take A Back Road – Rodney Atkins
17. Without You – David  Guetta Featuring Usher
16. Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
15. Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
14. I’m On One – Dj Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne
13. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine
12. You and I – Lady Gaga
11. Mr. Know It All – Kelly Clarkson
10. Good Life – OneRepublic
9. Lighters – Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars
8. She Will – Lil Wayne featuring Drake
7. 5 O’ Clock – T-Pain featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen
6. We Found Love – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
5. Super Bass – Nicki Manaj
4. Cheers (Drink To That) – Rihanna
3. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
2. Someone Like You – Adele
1. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera



Songs to Watch:

Mr. Nice Watch – J. Cole featuring Jay Z

Young, Wild, and Free - Wiz Khalifa featuring Snopp Doggy Dog and Bruno Mars

It's Over The Dog is Back - DMX featuring Swizz Beats

WHEPA REMIX - Gloria Estefan featuring Pitbull

Happy "Mix Tape" Monday!

Twenty – Boyz II Men

Releasing: 10/25/2011

1. “Believe”
2. “So Amazing”
3. “Put Some Music On”
4. “Slowly”
5. “More Than You’ll Ever Know” feat. Charlie Wilson
6. “I Shoulda Lied”
7. “Benefit of a Fool”
8. “Refuse to Be the Reason”
9. “One More Dance”
10. “Will You Be There”
11. “Flow”
12. “One Up for Love”
13. “Motownphilly”
14. “On Bended Knee”
15. “Four Seasons of Loneliness”
16. “Water Runs Dry”
17. “A Song for Mama”
18. “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday”
19. “I’ll Make Love to You”
20. “End of the Road”
21. “Not Like You”

Lil Wayne Dominating

 “If you don’t say nothing else, please say the BABY!”

Dwayne Michael Carter Junior yet again made history with his ninth studio album Tha Carter IV on August 29, 2011. The album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard and went platinum in its second week of being released. The sales of his recent album solidified why Young Money Cash Money Billionaires is 1 of the hottest groups dominating the industry.  The rapper has had such success has considered in March on the Angie Martinez show to retire at the age of 35. President Barack Obama even has the lyrical splitter on his IPod, it’s safe to say Lil Wayne is your rapper’s favorite rapper! Fresh off tour however, still making hits find him featured on the following tracks:

“I’m About Cream” Maino featuring Lil Wayne

“Strange Clouds” B.O.B featuring Lil Wayne

“Y.U. Mad” - Baby featuring Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne

“Just In Love” - Joe Jonas featuring Lil Wayne

“Sweat” – Bow Wow featuring Lil Wayne

On October 4, 2011 ABC, American Music Awards (airs on Sunday 20, 2011 @ 8:00pm) announced that Lil Wayne was nominated for the following categories:

Favorite Artist: Rap/Hip-Hop Music

Favorite Album: Rap/Hip-Hop Music

Artist of the Year

Destruction of Glitter’s | “Spotlight” Saturday:

Artist/Band/Group: Kevin Cossom

Record Label: RCA | Jive

Genre: R&B/POP/Hip-Hop

Album: By Any Means

Song: Love Thru The Speakers

Destruction of Glitter’s | “Spotlight” Saturday:

Artist/Band/Group: Rita Ora
Record Label: Roc Nation
Genre: R&B/POP/SOUL
Album: UNTITLED
Song: R.I.P

Destruction of Glitter

It has been one of those weeks with lots of pain and hurt. It is amazing what the pain of others will create. Never take life for granted ever, love the ones that you love fiercely and enjoy life! Life and tomorrow are not promised with that said I bring to you:

Destruction

chaotic thoughts

running through my mind

pain over fills my soul

stretching at my limits

my limits are stretched

no longer able to focus

finding peace in my shot glass

Jose’ is my best friend

fueled by anger

anger fuels me

it pushes me to destruction

Destroying myself

ravaging all those around me

I will drag you into

My

   Hell

Unfair? Yes

but you love me

is what you constantly buss in my

  Ear

so open up and drink

my pain

as I scream destroying the

   Perfection that is you

Love

M Valle 10/19/11

Popcorn & Soda

New movies in theaters Friday; October 21, 2011:
 
Paranormal Activity 3
The Three Musketeers
Anonymous
Martha Marcy May Marlene
 
 

Top 20 - Radio Hits This Week:

20. Marvin & Chardonnay – Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
19. Headlines – Drake
18. Give Me Everything – Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, and Afrojack Nayer
17. You and I – Lady Gaga
16. Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
15. Strange Clouds – B.O.B featuring Lil Wayne
14. I’m On One – Dj Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne
13. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine
12. We Found Love – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
11. Mr. Know It All – Kelly Clarkson
10. Good Life – OneRepublic
9. Lighters – Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars
8. How to Love – Lil Wayne
7. Without You – David  Guetta Featuring Usher
6. Pumped Up Kicks – The Foster People
5. Super Bass – Nicki Manaj
4. We Found Love – Rihanna
3. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
2. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
1. Someone Like You – Adele


Songs to Watch:
You The Boss – Rick Ross featuring Nicki Minaj
Lay It Down – Kelly Rowland featuring Big Sean
Sweat - Bow Wow featuring Lil Wayne
Make Me Proud - Drake featuring Nicki Minaj

Twitter/FaceBook/News HOT Discussion | Buzz

"We shall overcome | We shall overcome some day | Oh, deep in my heart | I do believe | We shall overcome Some day"

("We Shall Overcome" | Civil Rights Movement; 1965)

Consider the Occupy Wall Street Movement the throw back to the Civil Rights Movement this past Friday; October 14, 2011 Project Occupy Wall Street celebrated its first 30 days. On Sunday; October 16, 2011 President Obama explained Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s dream speech needs to be heard now more than ever!  In fact Russell Simmons is prepared to clean up Zuccotti Park New York City! Simmons urgently tweeted:

"@MikeBloomberg Don't you think clean-up is ruse and a way around the free speech and assembly issue".

Where do you stand?

Twitter/FaceBook/News HOT Discussion | Buzz

On stands today; October 18, 2011 T.I’s (Co-Written by: David Ritz) “Power & Beauty”, Novel! The book is expected to be a trilogy.

In Remembrance "Amy Winehouse"

An afternoon listening to Amy Winehouse - - I loved that girls music. I loved her because of her talent, vocals, and her flaws. At times she just channeled pain, hurt, and just bared her heart and destruction so all could see. Honestly, I can relate to her because I also have my flaws and could relate to her pain. It has taken me a few years to love me and not worry about what the world thinks of me. Place the love of me ahead of loving someone else because I am the only person responsible to make me smile, happy, without a drink or any other crutch. With that said my poem which was created from listening to “Frank”,  and “Back to Black” this is what leaked from my pen onto the pages of my journal. 

 

Flawed

  Bruised

      my heart

Memory’s flood me

     Running through my mind

          Like an old

Black and White movie reel

   The only thing that hold

        them back

                  Sits in a glass

Jack and Coke

    Fading me to Black

         While squeezing you

Out of my mind, heart, soul

     Kicking you out of my Bed

Tired of replaying the past

On fast forward

As my heart

     Heals

           Slowly

I breathe new life

              Into me

M Valle 10/14/11

God and the GOP

Okay, so all who read this blog (Destruction of Glitter) by now understand my love of LZ Granderson’s commentaries on CNN.COM Weekly. He always gives me a chuckle especially when he is discussing current events that effect us all. His latest entitled “Who does God want in the White House?” cause me to shake my head and laugh out loud. I honestly do not believe that the Creator of this universe honestly cares about who is sitting in the White House but how the people in this world are surviving.

A quick look around world news and there are a lot of people in need of help beyond those who seem to think just invoking the name of God will give them a pass. Since it is political season I would like to hear more than God has called them to run. I would like to know how you are planning on helping this country, care for its health, education, create new jobs, and helping the underprivileged individuals.

If you were “called” then it’s time to help those in need. When I think of the creator calling on us daily it is to make a difference in the lives of others even if it is with a smile. If the creator is love then it is time for compassion for all that we share this planet with!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/18/opinion/granderson-divine-campaigns/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Angelic Adele

“All of these words whispered in my ear| Tell a story that I cannot bear to hear | Just 'cause I said it don't mean I meant it | People say crazy things | Just 'cause I said it, don't mean that I meant it | Just 'cause you heard it..”

(“Rumor Has It”, Adele; 21 | 2011)

The queen of the Billboard Top 100 and owner of that triumphed voice is none other than Adele. Her stardom peeked spring this year, however, the singer and song writer has been in the industry for many years. TEN times Platinum in the United Kingdom, and FOUR times Platinum in the United States, and 2 time Grammy winner is surely to be 2011 artist of the year. "Rolling in the Deep", "Turning Tables" and "Someone Like You" has the most radio spins and just about every artist has unanimously named her an artist to watch out for! Her voice touches all from young hearts to older ones you cannot help but to love her voice, lyrics and soul! 

 

Making a Difference in the Community

On Wednesday; October 12, 2011 Diddy put his money towards a higher cause. "The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, an organization dedicated to youth development by providing access and opportunities for young people in their community regardless of economic, social and family circumstances, today announced a remarkable contribution from business magnate Sean Combs, founder of the entertainment conglomerate Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide." To make a donation or mentor a child visit: http://www.bgca.org/newsevents/Pages/NewsEvents.aspx

Happy "Mix Tape" Monday!

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 it was announced Bow Wow will be touring with Chris Brown on his F.A.M.E Tour debuting on Friday, October 07, 2011 he will accompany Kelly Rowland, Tyga and T-Pain!

Oct. 7 – Tampa, FL – 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Oct. 8 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Oct. 9 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Amphitheatre
Oct. 12 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Oct. 14 – Dallas, TX – GEXA Pavilion
Oct. 15 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena
Oct. 16 – Houston, TX – Woodlands
Oct. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Ashley Pavilion
Oct. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
Oct. 22 – Oakland, CA – Sleep Train Concord
Oct. 23 – Sacramento, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Oct. 26 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Oct. 28 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Arena
Oct. 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Consol Energy Center
Oct. 30 – Hartford, CT – XL Center

In 2009 he signed to Cash Money Records and his album: “Underrated” is set to be released on November 11, 2011 in the mean team between time he has dropped….

I’m Better Than You – Bow Wow
Released: September 27, 2011

Heaven
What My Future Holds
They Aint Got (EDITED) on Me
It Is What It Is
Jame
Mary Jane
On Some Other (EDITED)
I Love (EDITED)
It’s ALIVE
70 Bars And No Hook
2 Yung 2 Give A (EDITED)

Destruction of Glitter’s | “Spotlight” Saturday:

Artist/Band/Group: Ellie Goulding
Record Label: Interscope
Genre: Indie Pop/Electro pop/Synth pop/
Album: Lights | Bright Lights
Song: “Lights (REMIX)”

Popcorn & Soda

New movies in theaters Friday; October 14, 2011:
 
The Big Year
Footloose
The Skin I Live In
Trespass
The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena LIVE
 
 

Top 20 - Radio Hits This Week:

20. Paradise - Coldplay
19. Motivation – Kelly Rowland featuring Lil Wayne
18. She Will (REMIX) – Lil Wayne featuring Drake and Rick Ross
17. It Girl – Jason Derulo
16. I’m On One – Dj Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne
15. Headlines – Drake
14. Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
13. Give Me Everything – Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, and Afrojack Nayer
12. Mr. Know It All – Kelly Clarkson
11. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine
10. How to Love – Lil Wayne
9. Good Life – OneRepublic
8. Without You – David Guetta featuring Usher
7. Lighters – Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars
6. You And I – Lady Gaga
5. Super Bass – Nicki Manaj
4. Cheers (Drink To That) – Rhianna
3. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
2. Someone Like You – Adele
1. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera

Songs to Watch:
The Enforcer –50 Cent
Mr. Wrong – Mary J Blige
Lotus Flower – Wale featuring Miguel

Drake "All I Care About is The City I am From"

“At 24 years of age, Drake has already achieved what has taken others a lifetime to do. He is kind, smart, talented, philanthropic, and driven. He is an inspiring example to all, and we are proud to recognize him this year as our young Canadian making a positive impact.”

Peter Soumalias; Founding Director of Canada’s Walk of Fame | 10/01/2011

Drakes music video for “Headlines” debuted on: Monday; October 03, 2011 and a day before he was honored at “Canada’s Walk of Fame” Saturday; October 01, 2011. An early Birthday Shout out to the premature billionaire! October 25, 2011 will be Aubrey "Drake" Graham’s 25th birthday and the release of his sophomore album: “Take Care”. The album has been pushed back due to samples that have not been cleared, the date as of know is November 15th. In the mean time between time catch him on the t-t-top because the Billboard has become the young man’s home with the following tracks:

“SBTRKT” - Wild Fire featuring Drake and Little Dragon
“I’m On One” – DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne
“She Will” – Lil Wayne featuring Drake
“Made Men” – Rick Ross featuring Drake
“Round of Applause (REMIX)” – Wacka Flocka Flame featuring Drake
“The Zone” – The Weekend featuring Drake
“Still Got It” – Tyga featuring Drake
“Good Girls Go Bad” – Game featuring Drake

Still can’t get enough of Drake read is quick little interview in the November issue of ELLE. He discusses a few things such as answering the question regarding the line “I’ve had sex four times this week/I’ll explain” his answer he was filling a void. Drake has away of making you like him, great good guy image, girls love that. He also discusses his mother just wanting him happy and surprise, surprise he would marry Nicki because he believes she “would be one of the only people that would understand me at the end of all this and be able to love me.” Enjoy the day Drake. If you still can't wait to catch a glimpse of Drake watch him perform with Nicki on SNL this past Saturday night.

Rihanna "Young, Beautiful, Talented & Gifted"

“..one of my baddest women ever I call her Rihanna, but that’s cause her name is Rihanna”
Drake, “Made Men”; 2011| Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Don’t

Robyn Fenty’s (Ri Ri) platinum certified (as of 11/25/2011) 2010 album: “Loud” practically lives on the Billboard Top 100. With radio hits such as: “Cheers (Drink To That)”, “S&M”, “What’s My Name?”, and “Only Girl (in the World)” why shouldn’t the pop princess? Esquire Magazine crowned the Barbados native: “The Sexiest Woman of 2011”. Ms. Fenty is also featured in Fall | 2011 Armani Exchange Campaign/Advertisement which was revealed on: September 12, 2011. On May 18, 2012 she makes her acting debut in Universal Pictures “Battleship” staring: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgarrd, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, and Tadanobu Asano. As if that is not enough she has been featured on the following songs:

“Princess of China” – Coldplay featuring Rihanna Talk That Talk | 11/2011
“Paradise” – Coldplay featuring Rihanna; Mylo Xyloto | 10/2011
“We Found Love” – Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna
“Fly” - Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna; Pink Friday | 11/2011

Never a failure, always a lesson reads Ri Ri’s chest tattoo and she has conquered and succeed where others have given up. As the creator of the Believe Foundation aiding since 2006 terminally ill children and contacts/ ventures with: Venus shaver, Secret, Nike, Gucci, Totes and Nivea the bombshell she will continue to drive fans such as myself into frenzies. Currently, he US tour is completed but she is performing internationally and working on sixth studio album due out on November 12, 2011. Check her out today as she graces the cover of the November 2011 Esquire and she discusses, her stage performance, music and just moving on in life and just enjoying her life. Yes Rihanna is young, beautiful, talented and gifted. Be sure to catch her new album: “Talk That Talk”; in November!

Reed between The Lines Premiering Tonight

OK, I am very excited to watch BET’s new show Reed between the Lines. I can not wait to see the positive image of a Black family on television. A show that can be enjoyed as a family and not be fearful of the images that will come across the screen. It’s been a long time since a great image of what a Black Family can actually be like. Honestly there probable are a nice amount of positive Black Family’s out there. Hopefully BET does an amazing job of giving families a great time as we sit in front of our televisions tonight to get a first glimpse. Premiering at 10 Pacific & 9 Central

Give A Damn

As a parent I think the hardest thing for us to come to grips with is that are children our independent beings. Yes they are combination of both parents but they are individuals outside of their extensions of us. I think the most profound thing that I have read in regards to parenting was from Cyndi Lauper Ms Girls Just Want to have fun. When it comes to raising children “Do not let fear and long-held beliefs interfere with the most important relationship you will have in your life. Lead with your heart and with the love that you have for your child. Just a little bit of acceptance can make a huge difference, and that little bit will grow over time.1”

I know at times I get so wrapped up in trying to give my children the best. That at times I forget the most important thing that children need is love, acceptance, and an open line of communication with parents. I have to stop my self at times because they are living there lives and are not here to full fill so lost glory that I did not accomplish in life. What I do give daily regardless of how good or bad the day has been is lots of kisses, hugs and I never forget to tell them that I love them. I hope that it helps during the day to know that Mommy loves them regardless of how bad the day may go.

It is hard to believe that there are quite a few young people who do not receive this unconditional love do to something like sexuality or sexual preference. Cyndi Lauper’s article “Give a Damn” was a bit eye opening on the runway status of young people who identify with the LGBT community. The fact that lack of acceptance, love and fear cause quite a few children to run and end up living on the streets. A sad fact that it is time we as a community we start to do better by young people love is one of the easiest and cheapest gift that we can share with each other. Check out the website http://www.wegiveadamn.org and lets attempt to better education ourselves and children on accepting others differences.

Reference

Lauper, C, Give a Damn, (10/11/11) Retrieved October 11, 2011 from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cyndi-lauper/give-a-damn_b_1000046.html

Twitter/Facebook/News|Buzz Hot Topic|Discussion BET Hip Hop Awards

BET Hip-Hop Awards airs today Tuesday; October 11, 2011 at 8 Pacific | 7 Central (PLEASE NOTE: this ceremony originally took place on Sunday; October 02, 2011)!

The Infamous "N" Word

145 years ago the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by former United States President Lincoln, however; we are still held captive by the term N!gger. The term is an English language noun that was/now prominently use (d) to down grade black (African decent) individuals.

The shackles that were used to hold down our accentors are crippling our generation currently and crushing our youth’s future. Instead of rusty metal chains it is in the form of a noun. Our future leaders are not physically changed but entertaining the ignorant term in meaning is the same.

As a relatively still a young person who was not alive to march during the Civil Rights Movement I tend to forget that we are about give or take 60 years from when Blacks and Whites could not drink from the same water fountain, sit at the same lunch counter or attended the same schools. We take for granted I believe the Civil Rights Movement and what people of color had to do to get us to were we are at this point in this country’s history. Per the Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement website the start of the movement started in 1951 when Barbara Jones a 16 year old high school student led her Virginia classmates out on a student strike to protest segregated schools 1. These young people had the courage to fight for the best of education for a better way of life.

Yet we so freely degrade ourselves by using the N word to refer to ourselves. Not just those of us who are not in the public eye which is bad enough but artist who have a huge platform to reach a broad audience. I feel not only do you push us back a few pegs from what the movement was all about but open the door for others to continue to use the word in reference to us as people of color. Just imagine artist like the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and the Tina Turner who early own were unable to perform in front of a mix crowed. Take a look at some old footage and look at the all white crowd. Image using the N word in front of an all white crowd it would just confirm the negative opinion put out in regards to us as a race.

We all need to be more mindful of the presentation that we give the world. Especial since we are still creating History of such a young country. Perhaps its time to no longer give the word such sting by not using it to refer to are selves in the present as Black people we are strong. Let’s better ourselves by not passing down the use to the children that are coming up after us.


Reference

We’ll Never Turn Back. (2011) Retrieved October 10, 2011, from http://www.crmvet.org/tim/timhome.htm

Destruction of Glitter’s | “Spotlight” Saturday:

Frank Ocean | Lonny Breaux, not familiar with this artist? I suggest you Google/YouTube/BING/ITunes this talented gentleman. This year’s summer tune: “Novacane” had to be blaring from everyone’s stereo that I know if that was not enough? He premiered on veterans Jay-Z & Kayne West collaboration: “Watch The Throne” on not ONE but TWO tracks: “No Church In The Wild” and “Made In America” platinum album. Mr. Ocean is well known in the music industry for his song writing abilities first in for most before as a singer. He has written tracks such as:

“Quickly” – John Legend, “Evolver”
“I Miss You” – Beyonce, “4”
“Thinking About Forever” – Bridget Kelly, “Untitled”

Artist/Band/Group: Frank Ocean
Record Label: Def Jam
Genre: Alternative Hip Hop/R&B
Album: Nostalgia
Song: “Swim Good”

Top 20 Songs For The Week

Top 20 - Radio Hits This Week:
 
20. Marvin & Chardonnay – Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash
19. I Wanna Go – Britney Spears
18. Give Me Everything – Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, and Afrojack Nayer
17. Without You – David  Guetta Featuring Usher
16. Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
15. TGIF – Katy Perry
14. I’m On One – Dj Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne
13. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine
12. We Found Love – Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
11. Mr. Know It All – Kelly Clarkson
10. Good Life – OneRepublic
9. Lighters – Bad Meets Evil featuring Bruno Mars
8. How to Love – Lil Wayne
7. Pumped Up Kicks – The Foster People
6. You and I – Lady Gaga
5. Super Bass – Nicki Manaj
4. Cheers (Drink To That) – Rihanna
3. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
2. Someone Like You – Adele
1. Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera
 
Songs to Watch:
Dance – Big Sean featuring Nicki Minaj *
Slow Motion – Travis Porter featuring Kelly Rowland *
World Gone Sour (The Lost Kids) – Method Man *
 
 

Popcorn & Soda

New movies in theaters Friday; October 07, 2011:
 
Blackthorn
Dirty Girl
The Ides Of March
Intruders
Texas Killing Fields
Wanderlust
The Way
 
 

Twitter/FaceBook/News HOT Discussion | Buzz

”Famous Famiglia” open their doors for the first time today; Thursday; October 06, 2011! NeNe Leakes is the restaurant owner for this Italian eatery located inside the Sacramento International Airport in California! Excellent to see Black strong woman embarking on the entrepreneur lane, Kudos!

One Song and One Song Only... In Paris

“Ball so hard, let’s get faded, Le Meurice for like 6 days | Gold bottles, scold models, spillin’ Ace on my sick J’s (EDITED) behave, just might let you meet Ye,”
EDITED In Paris – Jay-Z and Kanye West (Watch The Throne | 2011)


If’s it’s not broke than don’t fix it! Just about ever artist has jumped on Hit-Boy’s beat to do they’re rendition of “(EDITED In Paris”. Similar to the “DW” collection by Kanye West Spring 2012 collection that premiered at Fashion Week last Saturday; October 01, 2011.They all were a high disappointment!

Freestyle – Meek Mill 08/10/2011
Freestyle - Game 08/23/2011
Freestyle – Red Café 09/02/2011
Freestyle – J-Syn 09/22/2011
Freestyle – Romeo 09/24/2011
Freestyle – Bustha Rhymes; 09/28/2011
Freestyle – T.I 09/30/2011

This up and coming producer can add these remix to his repartee because the beat is just that ridiculous!

Good Hair

Why, why? Are we still caught up on this good hair thing? Hair is all beautiful no matter if it is extra curly, curly, long, short, straight, and afroed up, dreaded, and twisted. As long as we well maintain and take care of our hair. Its crazy Isaiah Mustafa's Good Hair comment that he made on E! news when he stopped to promote his appearance on Charlie’s Angels gives us an insight into what some men think. I would hope when looking for a person to love, respect and cherish you that more then hair would be up on that list. How is Isaiah Mustafa he is the Old Spice guy from the commercials. Let’s start with intelligence, compassion, ambition, and a hard work, spiritual a sense of humor…No he places the texture of someone’s hair first. Well you know what darling you are going to miss out on quite a few excellent women if that's all you hold in good standard. After the backlash from black the black community he did apologized by calling his own comment “ignorant”. Very ignorant…because I love my natural hair it helps me to stand out in a crowd, along with my sense of humor, intelligence, compassion and ambition. Apology not accepted Isaiah Mustafa because I still believe that you are looking for a woman with that “Good Hair”.

Petition for Artificial Pancrease

Sign the Artificial Pancreas petition and help those living with diabetes at http://bit.ly/nQY3QM!'

What is Type 1 diabetes it is a lifelong chronic disease in which there are high levels of (glucose) sugar in the blood. Most often it is diagnosed in children, adolescents or young adults. Insulin is a hormone produce by beta cells in your Pancreas. Insulin is needed to move glucose into your cells that are stored for energy. In a Type 1 diabetic there Pancreas does not produce insulin or very little. They receive insulin either, by injecting themselves with a syringe, or have pumps.

JDRF supports research to make life easier for those who suffer from Type 1 diabetes. The latest research is the Artificial Pancreas. An Artificial Pancreas will be a device that seamless tracks the blood sugar and automatically administers the right dose of insulin. This will make life easier for all those that have Type 1, parents, schools and those who deal daily with young people and this chronic disease. Please sign the above petition to ask the FDA to make sure the Artificial Pancreas is available as soon as possible.

Sign the Artificial Pancreas petition and help those living with diabetes at http://bit.ly/nQY3QM!

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Pro Life Movement

“…trying to take away a life, is you God (EDITED)? | I don’t think so, this a new life up in my stomach..”
J. Cole “The Lost One’s” (Cole Word: Side Line Story | 2011)

“God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them...”
(Genesis | 1:27)

Which side are you own?

This past Sunday; October 02, 2011 I had the ability to witness an abortion rally across from an abortion clinic. My first time witnessing freedom of speech this was a life changing experience for me especially since the only time I have seen a rally is on TV. Many of us take life among many things for granted. The underline question is:
Where would I have been after 13 weeks my mother aborted me? NONEXISTANT! It takes two responsible adults to concept a child. The same life does not or will not have the privilege of his/heir’s life purpose. I couldn’t imagine a world without my brother(s) or sisters and the privilege of teaching my nieces and nephew what I have learned in the past 27 years of my life.

Pro Life MOVEMENT

The other side of destruction believes in Pro Choice! Not all are meant to parent but I also believe in protection, the morning after pill, adoption, termination of pregnancy and yes people lets make some better decisions. Children were not asked to come in this world! Raising them is emotional, financial, and physically draining. Yes it is also a joy but if you are not ready it would probable be tough on all involve. In the end the decision should be on the two people who created the life not the government, churches or Pro Life organizations. I also believe that more education should be given on protection from not only STD’s but protection against pregnancy. While also teaching that sex comes with consequence if you do end up pregnant you will have to make a major decision either way that will affect your life for many years to come!

Pro Choice, Pro Sexually Education

Album Review Girls of Summer

2011 was arguably the summer for the world's most powerful woman: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. The trio all dropped they’re long anticipated studio albums for anxious fans. And of course I had the privilege to hear each one.

Lady Gaga
Born This Way
Released: May 11, 2011

Gaga can do no wrong this is a surely a feel good album. There has not been a bar, lounge, club or establishment that I didn’t hear 1 of her Billboard hits playing from. “You and I” reminds me of a Kenny Roger bit telling a story only thing missing is my bottle of Jack Daniels and my favorite pair of western boots. “Judas” is another favorite of mind makes me want to break out and do the Thriller dance in the train station. “Hair” is a song that gives just about everyone inner strength to live/carry on. The album is certified platinum and she continues to make history.


Beyoncé
4
Released: June 24, 2011

“Count down”, in my opinion should have been the first single off the songstress certified platinum fourth album. This reminds me of battle of the bands/ college tailgating rallies/ my high school stepping performances. The second single, “Best Thing I Never Had”, is a song suitable and related able to any imbecile that has ever tested you’re your patience and not to mention: “…sucks for you right now” catchy? Another track that stands out that reminds me of a Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys or even Mary J Bilge, not vocally but from a emotional stand point, where pain and agony can be heard thru the words actual emotion and feeling. Majority of the time the singer is almost always programmed and robotic. I felt almost a sense of courageousness on “I Care” with lyrics such as: “Aint nobody tell me this is love |When you’re immune to all my pain | I need you to tell me this love| you don’t care, well that’s okay…” can sums up everyone emotions after a bad break up, HUMPF, can I get AMEN?


Kelly Rowland
Here I AM
Released: July 22, 2011

Out of the 10 songs on the album, “Turn It Up” is my top pick. “Motivation”, did exactly that over the summer for everyone. “Work It Man”, “Feelin’ Me Right Now”, brings out the sexy bossy side of Kelly maybe even her, alter-ego, shall we say? Whatever it is confidence, or cockiness is rather sexy and needed here and there from her. Overall the album is a good product from Ms. Kelly for her third studio album, regardless if not certified gold yet.




Keep the heat coming ladies so that we can warm up during these Autumn evenings. One lady to watch is Melanie Fiona with her new song 4 AM… “Pull me up a drink I swear I need it” Be on the look out the girl is fire all the way. She is also burning up the air waves with Cee Lo Green on the song Fool For You. Her second studio album The MF Life on October 25, 2011.

Best Hip Hop Crew Ever

I belong to the youngest Grammy nominated crew.." ••••Drake | 2009
I grew up on Wu Tang Clan idolized the Ruff Ryders and was obsessed with throwing up the diamond/dynasty sign for Rockafella and lets us not forget Murder INC. Over the years new crews transpired such as: Junior Mafia, Saint Lunitics, DTP, Cash Money, Flip Mode, Death Row Records, Dipset and many more.

BET named Diddy/Dirty Money as: "2011 Best Crew". However, (no disrespect) let's give credit where credit is due, shall we? I mean after all this isn't "Diana Ross & The Supremes". Each individual in the camp should equally be able to represent for the crew.

Young Money Cash Money Billionares
Maybach Music
Cali Swag District
Roc Nation/Rocafella

G-Unit
Dirty Money
Ruff Ryders/Blood Line
The Firm
Bad Meets Evil
No Limit Records
Salt N Pepper
EST
BME
N.E.R.D
Outkast
Gnarls Barkley
UGK
Swishahouse
Three 6 Mafia
Grand Hustle
Bloodline
G.O.O.D Music

Crime Mob
Shady Records
D12
Slaughter House
Death Row
Aftermath
D4L
Terror Squad
Konvict
Black Eye Peas
Pretty Ricky
Da Band
Zone 4
Mob Deep
MOP
USDA
Desert Storm
Star Trak
Def Squad
Red & Meth
Dungeon Family

Which Crew | Group | Clique | Team is dominating the Hip Hop industry in 2011, you be the judge?

Are You Inked Up?

"Tat-Tat-Tatted Up, New York Tatted Up, Tat-Tat-Tatted Up, California Tatted Up, Tat-Tat-Tatted Up, Houston Tatted Up, Tat-Tat-Tatted Up, Chi-Town Tatted Up”
- D4L, "Tatted Up", (Down For Life | 2006)

Are you inked up? This has become the new trend, nowadays. Clothes no longer make the man. Your strengths are determined by your tattoo sleeve on your arm? Justin Bieber at the tender age of 17 has been announced getting tatted up. Then you have the overly obsessed to skin portraits like: Travis Barker, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie the list goes on and on.

What does your tattoo mean to you? Megan Fox recently announced that she is in the process of removing her Marilyn Monroe image off her arm. She no longer relates to the late great stating: “she was insecure and not a representation she wants to be portrayed as”. Rapper Gucci Man has an ice cream cone/scope on his face. Former rapper Charlie Baltimore decided recently to shave a partial side of her head to tat a German saying. Surprisingly, Drake decided to step out the box to represent his crew by tatting it on his back.

Whatever you decide to get when visiting the tattoo parlor remember it is permanent and not to mention execrating to remove!

Twitter/FaceBook/News HOT Discussion | Buzz

Happy Birthday to Russell Simmons the co-founder of Def Jam Records in the late 80’s helping to put Rap Music into the heart and soul of the world. Giving us Krush Groove in 1985 helping to make super stars out LL Cole J and Run DMC he has also give us Def Comedy Jam’s as well as Def Poetry Jams. Starting on of the first clothing lines coming out of the world of Hip Hop Phat Farms. Enjoy your B’day Russell who is on the picket lines with “Occupy Wall Street” protesters. Happy Birthday to a true Maverick Russell Simmons!

“How Americans Drink Coffee”

Effective as of Thursday; November 01, 2011 notice a $5.00+ spike on your double pumped Latté! Why? Starbucks is accepting donations to stimulate the United States job growth. The Opportunity Community Development Financial institution teams up with the biggest coffee chain retailer. CEO; Howard Schultz wants to use Starbucks scale for jobs. 100% of the donations will go to Jobs for USA program!

Visit: www.starbucks.com"as well as www.opportunityfinance.net for additional information.

Happy 19th Wedding Anniversary

Standing ovation for Mr. Barack & Mrs. Michelle Obama who are celebrating their 19th Anniversary today: Monday; October 03, 2011 they originally tied the knot back on: 10/03/1992! A beautiful testimony to love, respect, hard work and most likely hard conversations the end result of raising a family and wedded for 19 years. They do make it look so easy Congrats and 19 more years.

Dr. Conrad Murray VS The Jackson Family | State

The case started on Tuesday; September 27, 2011 with chilling audio, photos, 911 tapes, and video footage. Is this was not watching the story unfold on CNN I would think it was a EMMY/Lifetime Network drama skit. On Friday, September 30, 2011 judge: Michael Pastor issued a gag order on Friday after prosecutor: Matthew Alford was interviewed on the “Today Show” on NBC disclosing his opinion on a paramedics claim/story. With all that has transpired three individuals who will not be following this trial will be Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson. Let’s keep the leader of the Jackson 5 successor’s in our prayers this will prove to be a difficult time for them.

"Marshall Carter"

Dj Fonzy released on: June 20, 2011 a collaboration of Eminem and Lil Wayne. Two of Hip Hops “lyrically” best rappers. The album also features the radio hits such as “How to Love”, “I’m on One”, “Love The Way You Lie”, and “Lighters”. I must say my top pick is “Dear Anne (Stan Part II)”, the track is a parallel to Eminem’s 2000 hit “Dear Stan”, lyrical content wise I am sure Eminem will agree when I say Wayne did the track J-U-S-T-I-C-E!

Track Listing:
It’s All A Plan
F Food
Welcome 2 Hell
Dear Anne
Oh My Darling
Bottle & Rockin’ J’s
Syllables
It’s Young Money
A Kiss
How To Love
Fly Away
If I Die Today
Take From Me
I Hate Love
Ballin’ Do Me
Ballin’
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I’m On One
I’m On Everything
That’s Not Love
Lighters
You Da Sit
Love The Way You Lie Part II
We Back Soon
He’s The Best Ever