4.29.2010

A Possible Collaboration?




Now here's something I would have NEVER thought to put together..Michelle Williams and LeToya Luckett..Singing...Together!?
Well, this collaboration happened during LeToya's R&B Live Tonight set.
For a few weeks, Michelle has been hinting at something on her Twitter account.
Maybe this scene is a set up for a future song? project? or something, but I have to be honest. While I LOVE LeToya Luckett's vocal abilities, at the same time I loathe Michelle Williams vocals. Now don't get it twisted, I love her background vocals, she can blend and harmonize like no other, but leading?..UUh...yeah! so we'll see what's to become of this if anything.

4.28.2010

Spoken Word..Listen Up Pt. 2

Continuing the celebration of National Poetry Month. Check Out these artist and if they appear in your area please go out and support them and their craft.

Phenom



M'Reld



Khari B.

Jill Scott

SPOKEN WORD...Listen Up!

What's Up Readers? April is National Poetry Month so I thought we'd go out with a BANG! Here are several incredible artists, a few of them I know personally and a couple of them I am honored to call Friend. Sit back Listen, become a sponge and absorb the knowledge being given and enjoy.

K-LOVE




Taalam Acey


Deana Dean



Awthenik

New Music Alert: FANTASIA!



Hey Readers! I don't know what's going on, but they are leaking all types of music from Fantasia and I'm LOVIN EVERY SONG I HEAR!!! Lemme know what chu think about this
cut here titled Control Freak.. This has a very sexy feel to it.



Does It Really Matter?



It seems whenever a popular entertainer dies, someone wants to come along and make a statement and say they were really gay. This type of thing goes as far back as the deaths of Lucille Ball, Phyllis Hyman, Marvin Gaye and countless others and now this time is no different. People are making accusations that the late Hip Hop pioneer Guru of the popular group GangStarr and his DJ Solar were more than friends, a lot more than DJ and Emcee. They're going as far as saying Solar was Guru's abusive lover.

Here's a story from The Urban Daily that ran earlier this week. My question is even if it is the truth, what's the point of bringing it out now?


Here is story from The Urban Daily:


The true nature of Guru’s relationship with Solar has been a hot topic of debate since Guru went into the hospital and Solar began acting on his behalf.

Rapper Jacky Jasper, who is best known for his work with Kool Keith and also says he booked shows for Guru and Solar, claims to have the real story.

Jacky took to his blog and laid it all out. Is he telling the truth? Only time will tell, I suppose.

…Here’s something what [sic] you may not know (which I always knew) Guru, whose real name is Keith Elam, was a homosexual, and he started dating a well-known homosexual from Brooklyn New york named “DJ Solar”. Solar (real name John Barry Mo’Sher) ended up breaking up “Gang Starr” because he pulled Guru away from the talented “DJ Premier”, word is Solar wanted Guru all for himself. I know this because I used to book shows for “Guru & Solar” and dude use to beat on “Guru” I swear!!! I personally witnessed someone walking in on Solar giving Guru a proper beating behind closed doors.Sources close to HSK were touring Europe with Guru, Solar, and DJ Doo Wop & Kool Keith with Kutmasta Kurt in Fall 2005. At that time the groups had an extended week long stay in the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. Guru happily lounged with Solar in his flip flops and swimming trunks downing Hennessy straight and snorting blow by the eightball.

Solar denied all rumblings of a romantic relationship between he and Guru in an interview with MTV News.

Jacky also posted up scans of both Solar & Guru’s passports, proving false that Guru was 43 when he died, when he was actually 48. This clears up a bit of in-office-discussion regarding an interview from 1998 that we posted earlier where Guru’s age was given as 36.

In another post, which has since been taken down, Jacky claims that Guru’s father, a retired Massachusetts superior court justice, sent the police to reclaim Guru’s body and have it sent back to Massachusetts.

Reports are coming into HSK that when Guru’s father, the Honorable Harry J. Elam, a former prominent lawyer from Boston and a retired Massachusetts superior court justice, called to recover the body from John “Solar” Mo’Sher, Solar said that he was taking the body upstate for a private memorial.

Judge Elam immediately made claim to the body and asked Solar to “return the body at once”, to which Solar replied that he would return the body if Elam Sr. called off the Elam nephew from continuing to make statements and videos about Solar. Claims which Solar continues to call false.

Judge Elam’s reply, “I don’t have time for these childish games, send my sons body home immediately.”

Following this exchange the police were sent and Guru’s body was recovered and is currently on its way back to Boston, to his family and to lay in honor as they see fit.

Whoa!

Now my question is, what is more important, an artist's sexual preference or their craft?

New Music Alert: Toni Braxton



Hey Readers! I have been a fan of Toni Braxton since Love Should've Brought You Home Last Night. This woman is a great entertainer and I'm glad she's not only making a come back, but a comeback with a vengeance! Ms.Toni is coming back hard! Here are two songs from her upcoming release titled PULSE due out Tuesday.












In this video, it's clear Toni LOVES the Kids!

4.27.2010

FREE TUITION! HARVARD UNIVERSITY



Hey there Readers! When I first received this info I thought it was a hoax or just flat out false, but after calling Harvard University myself, I found out it's true! So I'm sharing this with all of you and I'm asking you to pass this information along to any and everyone you know. Someone
s child will prayerfully receive a proper education FOR FREE! I think this is truly awesome!


Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans


Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."


If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

4.26.2010

CONGRATULATIONS!! TYRA SANCHEZ!!!



I want to extend a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Ms.Tyra Sanchez on becoming the 2010 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Supastar!!!!
This girl has exactly what it takes and she honestly was my favorite from day one. This is one bad sista who hails from Orlando,Fl. I have a feeling that we haven't heard the last of Ms.Tyra Sanchez.

Again, Congratulations Mama...U Deserve It!

Tyra Sanchez RuPaul Audition from James Ross on Vimeo.

New Music Alert: FANTASIA



Hey Readers, here is Fantasia's new single "Bittersweet" off her much anticipated CD.
Let me know what U all think!


Chrisette Michele's New Look



Here is Chrisette Michele sporting a new look, I think she looks great! what do U all think?

Criminal Minded.



Wassup Readers? Here is a story that just wowed me! A white man named Conrad Zdzierak cleverly disguised himself as a black man so he could rob banks. He almost got away with it except the dummy kept the same car in each robbery. When the police found the car, they were shocked to learn that the black man they were looking for was really a Caucasian.

People are saying they are amazed and the judge said to him " You are one of these criminals we see on television." It seems he's being taken lightly, but in my opinion, this man is extremely dangerous, you don't know how his mind is working.
My question is, what would they say if he were black and disguised as a white man?




4.23.2010

New Music Alert!

I had this set to post a few days ago and never did. Well here it is, Ciara Ft/ Ludacris RIDE! This is a summer banga! Hope U enjoy it!





4.20.2010

New Music Alert...Sort of: SOLANGE- Electric Blue

Hey Readers! Well, here is a song Solange has decided to leak or release. It's a three year old demo titled Electric Blue. Let me know what you think of this one. I like Solange's carefree style. She's one of those I Don't Give a Damn Chicks, I'mma do me! and you all know I go in for people like that! It takes hella courage to be who you truly are especially in the music industry; so many of them are living false lives in front of the camera and they're so fucking miserable. Well Readers, give it up for SOLANGE!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUTHER!!!



I want to extend a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the GREATEST MALE VOCALIST to Grace the planet! Mr. LUTHER VANDROSS!! His tone is still matchless and LUTHER is the void that is missing in music. I LOVE YOU LUTHER!



R.I.P. GURU



What's Going On Readers? Well, I am deeply sorry to report that Hip Hop has lost a legend; Keith Elam aka Guru passed away on yesterday.
Guru had battled some type of illness for some time; On February 18th he suffered a cardiac arrest and went into a coma. On March 3rd, it was reported that things were looking up and he had awaken from the coma and was in recovery.
Readers, life is too short, treasure your loved ones, family, and friends dearly. Guru, you and your music will truly be missed.

4.17.2010

New Music Alert: FANTASIA

Wassup Readers? Check out this new song from my girl Fantasia! This new joint is off her upcoming long awaited 3rd CD which is slated for release sometime this summer.
This song Man Of The House in my opinion is a summer banga while riding in your car or a nice workout cut while on the treadmill. Listen and tell me your thoughts.


4.15.2010

MONICA!

Hey Readers! I want to congratulate Monica on her CD debuting on the R&B Billboard charts at #1! If you don't have it, go pick it up.
Here is Ms.Thang on the Lopez show last night with Everything To Me.


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4.14.2010

Did Fantasia Really Get Hit With A Chair?


Hey there Readers! According to Bossip.com and various blog sites, Singer/Actress Fantasia Barrino was in South Carolina at Club Kush; well apparently there was some miscommunication between the artist, her manager and the club promoter. Fantasia was at the club for what she understood to be an appearance only event; while chilling in the VIP area, mingling with the people and having a good time, the club promoter approached Fantasia and asked Why she was not on stage singing and performing? Fantasia replied that she was there for appearance only.
The club promoter got so upset by her response, he flung a chair at her head. Security was called to the scene, Fantasia was escorted out of the building and the promoter was escorted elsewhere away from the scene.
Now my question is if she was really hit with the chair, why wasn't the promoter arrested? that is assault and battery. I truly hope this story is exaggerated and no one was hurt.
Geesh! was it really that serious to throw a chair at her?

4.11.2010

Brandy & Ray J

Wassup Readers? I have been waiting on Brandy's reality show to premiere and tonight is the night! So here's a sneak peak as to what will be in store for us!

4.10.2010

Will Shyne Be Able To Shine?



In 1999, Moses Leviy who was born into the world Jamal Barrow better known to the world as Shyne, began serving a ten year sentence for a shoot out at a nightclub in NYC; that also involved his then record label CEO Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and his then girlfriend Jennifer Lopez.
In October 2009, Shyne was released from prison and in February this year, he inked a seven figure record deal with Def Jam in conjunction with his own Gangland Records.

Shyne will drop his first long awaited single on this Tuesday (April 13th). It's been 10 years and we all know how fickle the American audience can be. His only promotion will be radio play and billboards; that's because he has been banned from entering the United States and the United Kingdom.

In my opinion, this is truly ridiculous. The man has done his time and paid his debt (or Puffy's debt, depending on who you ask) to society. Because of this, the album is being recorded in his homeland of Belize. The majority of his album is being produced by Scott Storch (The Roots, Jay-Z, Lil Kim).

I wish this brother well and hope he goes on to continue the success he had before his unfortunate situation.

New Music Alert- Keyshia Cole f/Alicia Keys



Wassup Readers?! Hey! here is a leaked song from Keyshia Cole's up coming untitled CD called Only With U; this song features Alicia Keys. Holla and say how U feel about this cut.

4.07.2010

Who's the Sickest Motherfucker?

On March 28th in Trenton, N.J., there was a criminal and sexual assault committed against an innocent 7 year old girl who was supposedly being watched by her 15 year old step sister while the parents were out. According to reports given, the 15 year old went to a party with some men and teenagers in a project called The Rowan Towers and took the 7 year old with her. While there, she (the 15 yr old) accepted money in exchange for sexual favors; then she took money for some of them to "touch" the 7 year old; somewhere along the way, the touching turned into forcible sex and at least seven men and boys (two adults and five teenagers) raped the little girl.

The 15 year old was arrested for promoting prostitution,aggravated sexual assault and numerous other crimes. The men and boys were not arrested until Saturday afternoon. There are still arrests that need to be made, but people aren't cooperating and talking. I take it they are following the street clause of thou shall not snitch.

My question is, what if it were their child, niece, cousin or best friend's daughter?
The ones who will not come forward are just as guilty and should be charged as well.
People have gotten away with major crimes because no one wanted to snitch. I remember when I lived in a neighborhood called Englewood in Chicago and a young man was shot six times in the head outside my window; I heard the shots, but didn't see anything.

When the police arrived on the scene ( damn near a 1/2 hour later) A crowd was outside and no one would speak; suddenly a guy out of no where said "I saw the whole thing!" He proceeded to tell what happened. People on the block called him stupid because he was risking his life.I never heard anyone mention how brave he was or defend him.

If someone comes forward in this case, I'm sure the parents will be eternally grateful. Their daughter has been traumatized and now has to seek counseling and it seems no one cares. So readers, I ask you, what do you think? How would you handle this situation if you were a witness to this crime? How would you feel if she were your daughter, relative or loved one? Who do you feel is the sickest motherfucker? the one who sold her? the ones who purchased her? or the ones keeping silent about it all?

New Music Alert: Sam Sparro f/ DMC

Hey there Readers! Here is an artist some of you do not know, but let me introduce you to him. His name is Sam Sparro and his music is HOT! The openly gay artist hails from Sydney, Australia, but has lived in the U.S, for quite some time. Here is his brand new single Come Corrected featuring the legendary DMC from the world famous rap team RUN-DMC.



Now here I included one of my favorite songs by Sam Sparro titled Black & Gold. The lyrics are simply beautiful.

4.06.2010

The World's Heaviest Woman..1000 lbs...Really?

A lot of people I know have issues with weight; myself included. A lot of us on the hefty side are literally fighting for our lives not to gain anymore weight than we already have, but not Donna Simpson, she wants to weigh in at 1000 lbs!
This 42 year old woman from Old Bridge, NJ who already weighs in at 604 lbs announced to the world that she desires to become the world fattest woman and wants to weigh 1000 lbs.
Since her announcement, she has been flooded with phone calls, emails and letters seeking appearances, interviews and photographs; she refers them all to her "representative" manager Michael Taub.

Mr.Taub claims his client has offers from everyone including Inside Edition, Oprah, Dr.Phil and Dr.Oz who I'm sure wants to ask "Are you out of your damn mind?"
In 2007, weighing a mighty 532lbs, Simpson gave birth to a baby girl. The birth was an amazing feat because not only did it place Simpson in the Guinness Book Of Records as the worlds heaviest mother, but it took a team of 30 doctors to perform the task.

Now I'm sure she already has health challenges because of her current weight and adding 400 more lbs will only add fuel to the fire. Her BMI is already at 103.9, a normal BMI range is 19-24. A BMI of 40 classifies a person as morbidly obese.

I for one just don't get it, but if this is really what she wants then I wish her the absolute best.

4.05.2010

Meet Author- J.Omarr



Hey readers! I want to introduce to you a great and innovative writer who goes by the name J. Omarr. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, J.Omarr's love for writing began when he was just in the 6th grade. He and one of his female cousins began competing to see who could write the best poem and it just took off from there.

"I'm in love with words" he says." Writing for me in therapeutic, it allows me to let everything go!..it's a way of getting rid of aggression".

With that being said, JUSTUS is not only a tale of crime, sex,and drugs, but a passionate love story all rolled up into one, but with a slight twist.
"As a gay writer, the primary characters will be gay!"
J.Omarr happens to be in great company with the likes of James Earl Hardy (The B Boy Blues series), Sapphire (PUSH) and the late great E.Lynn Harris who dropped some wisdom into J.Omarr upon their first meeting.
"I'll never forget, he told me only write when you feel like writing, and when you do write to completion, do NOT force yourself to write, Once the story is told, out it away for one month and then read it. If you enjoy it, go back and edit."

Even though he's a gay author, J.Omarr's objective is to mesh the gay and straight readers together; which is a great concept because the reality is we're all one and the same.
I asked him what sets him apart from other authors? "What sets me apart is I make it real; the language is real,not just in slang terms, but the conversation between the characters is so real".
I must agree with him, when reading JUSTUS, the dialogue sounds like everyday conversation we have amongst our friends, family and lovers. I felt as if I were in the midst and apart of every situation and conversation. When an author can capture me like that, that simply means he/she has done their job and done it very well.

I asked Mr.Omarr if he would offer the readers and any future writers some advice and here's what he had to say. " Honestly, tell people to be encouraged! GOD creates dreams for a reason, and if you can dream it, you can get to it!"
So readers, take the advice from this talented and humble brother and also do yourself a favor and go to www.jomarrbooks.com and order JUSTUS; I promise you will not be disappointed. I give JUSTUS 5 That's Wassup's! and I leave you with a quote from the author himself: "Time is all around you; all you gotta do is take it."

4.04.2010

Movie Review: WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?



Hey Readers! Guess who's bizack?! YES! it's me Kire Senoj and I'm in full effect!
Been down for a minute, but thank GOD A Good Brotha can't be held down for too long.
Now on to business. So, this weekend was the premiere of Tyler Perry's latest movie Why Did I Get Married Too?

This movie is wonderfully and beautifully made; If I had to sum it up in one word that word would be REAL! and you all know I LOVE anything that's real! What makes this movie so real is the dialogue between the characters.The conversations they have, I have had with some of my own friends and associates.What tripped me out the most, was a conversation between the fellas in the movie and Tyler Perry said
" When a man cheats he can have sex with one or a few women and don't think anything about them, but when a woman cheats her emotions become involved and the man she's with has her because her heart is in it."

I was like Wow! A friend of mine said those exact same words in a conversation he and I had back in the fall of last year. Now I'm not married, but I honestly believe these stories depict what a lot of married couples go through. I must say everyone in this cast totally rocked their role! Once again, Tasha Smith is hilarious as Angela; the quick witted, smart mouthed, always jumping to conclusions wife of Marcus whose played by Michael Jai White. Their comedic timing are the comic relief this movie needs because there are some serious situations going on up in there! Jill Scott and Lamon Rucker have a great chemistry and if you didn't know any better, you would swear they were a real married couple.
But I have to give kudos to Janet "Ms.Jackson if ya nasty" Jackson! Janet proved that she is not some fly by night actress; Ms.Jackson brought her A+ game with her to movie. Her and Malik Yoba were the couple to watch! There is one scene between these two that I had to give Janet 3 snaps and say aloud " Bitch! U Got In For THAT!"

Do Yourself a favor and go out and support Tyler Perry in his latest offering to the world. It's not predictable like a lot of his other films. I promise there are some things you won't see coming. I can guarantee I am going to see this film again and I give it 5 That's Wassup's!!