Here’s the latest from Maino – “All The Above” featuring T-Pain. When you hear it on the radio, turn it up. Feels good!
I fuckin LOVE this song. And yeah, it’s like that. Good message, and the best hook T-Pain has done so far IMO. Enjoy!! Go Maino Go!
New York’s consummate Hip Hop band Dujeous debuted their new video this week for “Break Bread” and it’s pretty fly. I love the visuals, and for some reason that loaf of french bread makes me giggle. All I know is that the next time you guys have a house party, I need to be there!
Anyone who knows me well knows that, despite my penchant for swearing like a sailor and my love of some of the dirtiest music on the face of the planet, I actually really love Gospel music. Aside from newborn babies and innocent animals, Gospel music is the only thing that really makes me feel close to God on so many levels. One of my absolute favorite artists is Donnie McClurkin, and he’s back in action with “Wait on the Lord” featuring Karen Clark Sheard. I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this man sing. Please enjoy!
Special thanks to Elkin at Think Tank for the song too!
The other day I got the Role Models movie dvd (officially due out March 10), and was extra excited to watch it since it seems like I have zero plus zero zero time to get out to the movies these days. I’d seen the clips of it, and the movie delivered everything I expected in terms of comedic value.
What struck me the most, however, was how these two guys Wheeler (played by Sean William Scott aka Stifler) and Danny (played by the still-so-handsome Paul Rudd, who also co-wrote) are kind of typical of the crappy role models that kids have these days.
Every celebrity says that they don’t want to be a role model, but they are, whether they like it or not. So many parents say they want good role models for their kids, but how many really play the part themselves? I know personally that for most of my life, I was definitely not any kind of role model for a child. I wasn’t the worst of the worst by any means, but I wouldn’t have wanted my kid (if I had one) taking notes from the younger me.
Lord knows there are a lot of Wheeler’s and Danny’s in the world, but there are also a lot Ronnie’s – the snarky, extremely smart pre-teen who terrorizes his mentor in the movie. The actor Bobb’e J. Thompson nails the part, and he’s very well suited for dialogue well beyond his years. He’s done a number of sitcom appearances and voice-over work for animated films since 2004, but it was his standout role in Outkast’s film Idlewild that proved he has a big career ahead of him. I don’t think he’ll be limited to comedy either. I’m a fan!
Back to the point though. Kids like the character Ronnie definitely scare me off from ever wanting to be a mentor. Babysitting is cool – that few random hours can be cute – but what happens when the tantrums kick in? This probably makes me the worst adult ever, but I just can’t imagine squaring off against a 10-year-old over what kind of ice cream they want. And what am I supposed to say when they really have a problem, and I can’t even manage my own problems sometimes? And with the amount of technology and information available these days, there are probably 11-year-olds smarter than I am… I’m petrified!
I guess I’m being silly, but I know I can’t be the only person with mentor-phobia, especially when it comes to someone else’s kid.
Have you ever mentored a child? Did you think you made a good role model? Have you ever felt intimidated by the same kid you’re supposed to be the “big brother” or “big sister” to?
While you’re thinking on that, do plan on getting Role Models if you want a good movie you can watch anytime you need a good laugh at the misery of being a mentor.
Shouts to Iman at Bazan!!
Robin Thicke has another great ballad! Here is the video for “Dreamworld.” Just beautiful.
J.Holiday may be a one-trick pony, but I like his trick. Here’s the new video for “It’s Yours”
Rockstar Games is about to drop their new Grand Theft Auto IV gameplay add-on The Lost and Damned on February 17 exclusively for Xbox 360. I’m not a very good driver (or anything else) on GTA4, but I really do love watching people play when they know what they’re doing. The graphics and storyline are awesome, so can’t wait to see how this new story comes out! Here are some facts and new trailers:
Johnny is a veteran member of The Lost, a notorious biker gang. Johnny has been creating business opportunities for The Lost in Liberty City, but his first loyalty must be to the patch he wears on his back and to Billy Grey, the club’s President. However, when Billy returns from rehab hell-bent on bloodshed and debauchery, Johnny finds himself in the middle of a vicious turf war with rival gangs for control of a city torn apart by violence and corruption. Can the brotherhood survive?
Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character, Johnny Klebitz, and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music — all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned is the highly-anticipated first episode of Grand Theft Auto IV downloadable content for Xbox 360® and will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® on February 17th, 2009 worldwide.
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It was announced last Fall that the multi-talented Sheila E, P-funk master George Clinton, and ’80’s pop star Taylor Dayne would all be appearing on Gone Country 3. This show airs on CMT Saturday nights at 10:00pm with a “sneak peek” earlier in the day, and just started today (1/24). I told you, I watch way too much TV.
If you never watched Season 1 with Bobby Brown and Sisqo (Julio Iglasias Jr. won), or Season 2 with Jermaine Jackson and two episodes of an “I’m too good for this sh*t” Irene Cara (rocker Sebastian Bach won), then you might want to tune in. This is one of the more interesting “comeback” celebreality shows on TV in my not-so-humble opinion.
Other contestants vying for a spot as the next Country music sensation on Season 3 include American Idol reject Justin Guarini (for goodness sake, can we cut that hair off yet?), fallen Miss America (or Mess America as she says) Tara Conner, former Monkee member Micky Dolenz (loved them when I was 5… let’s not put a date on that), and actor-turned-rock singer Richard Greico (does anyone remember being mad when they tried to “replace” Johnny Depp with him? They were on the show at the same time, but this guy was stealing some thunder… Ok, let’s not date that either… )
Despite the odd line-up on Gone Country 3, there’s actually some solid talent in this bunch. Although she’s not the best singer, I think Sheila E is going to wow everyone -- but is that really surprising? Let’s take a look back at this amazing woman. So she wasn’t so adept with acting or rapping, but you can’t win ‘em all.
“The Belle of St. Mark” -- circa 1984 (great ’80s hair!)
“Hollyrock” from Krush Groove in 1985
“Love Bizarre” video -- 1986 with clips from Krush Groove
“Koo Koo” video 1987. This song was some crap, but she was still hella fly.
“Love Bizarre” live with Prince, 1987
Live drum solo 1987
Drum solo in 1988…
On the congos with Tito Puente in 1989
Into the 2000’s… here she is doing a little Gospel with her own flair
And here is a more recent photo of Sheila E.
She may not use as much hairspray these days, but she can still rock the hell outta those drums! I won’t be mad if she wins Gone Country 3 and has a new hit song. She actually is about to drop a new album with her family, and Sheila dropped a few words to fans about her reasons for doing the show on the CMT show blog:
~I really wanted to do this show because I love country music. I’ve always been a fan of country music. I listen to a lot of Christian and Gospel music which sometimes is country and contemporary. To be able to write a song with some of the best country songwriters and producers, it would be pretty awesome, and it’s a good door for me to walk into, and a challenge. I think I can write a country song, I have the tools to do it. It’s just figuring out what to do. Lyrically I could possibly do it because that’s what I can relate to with country artists, are the lyrics and being honest and sincere about our lives. We write about situations or someone else’s, but musically it’s going to be different, so I’m excited about that. It’s going to be challenging, but I’m going to try and make this as fun as possible. I would be one to say that I would never do a reality television show, because I’m one to watch and go, “I would never do that.” And the only reason why I’m doing it is because of the songwriting. So if that’s what it takes to get through all that to do this, then it’s worth it. ~
If you know me then you already know – I’m SUCH a huge B.o.B. fan. Here is his latest video for “I’ll Be In The Sky,” depicting him as somewhat of a Hip Hop Superman. Indeed!
Shouts to B-Rich, TJ Chapman, Jim Jonsin and the good folks at Atlantic who are all making sure that B.o.B. gets his just due in this crazy industry!
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