Thursday, July 9, 2009
Oh no Ashanti sings the song my godfather wrote!?!?1
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And have you seen Brandy rap?
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ahhh its been a sec I know but boy what catchin up we have to do

I apologize for not being around lately. Its been so much going on right? I mean life period for me has been at maybe one of its craziest. Crazier then when I was in college in ATL working at my college radio station and cocktail waitressing at The Gold Club all at the same time lol. And how about the rest of the world right now? Steve McNair? Michael? And now they not lettin the brown babies swim in the POOL?
But yet in the midst of so much mess there are certain things making me smile. Like the new Reflection Eternal video with Kweli and Res!
Talib Kweli + Hi Tek-Reflection Eternal -Back Again-Vid Premiere
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wait Kelis broke and pregnant? Nas owns 5 homes!?!?!?
Im all confused! Sorry this is the first story I saw when I turned the computer on lol. According to Sources...
Kelis says that estranged husband Nas has cut her off without a penny--just as she is expecting their child this month. According to legal papers, rap star Nas is not paying any prenatal expenses and Kelis is flat broke. "I have run out of money," she said. Kelis is asking a judge to order Nas to pay spousal support, child support, all pregnancy-related expenses, and one half of all medical expenses after the child is born. She also wants $3,500 for the baby nurse after the child's birth, and $20,000 for strollers, cribs, and other baby supplies. Kelis says she is entitled to maintain the lifestyle she became accustomed to during their marriage. That was a lifestyle that involved owning expensive jewelery, like a diamond bracelet worth $190,000, a 9-carat, cushion-cut solitaire diamond engagement ring, and numerous watches "such as Cartier, Rolex, Frank Muller, and Chopard." The couple also owns five homes.
Nas has not yet responded.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Can we takea coffee break...a Maxwell break that is...
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Marsha Ambrosius and lil Jo Jo sing the same song?
Jojo
LISTENVS
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Just another violent Saturday in Philly...
Saturday was another violent day in Philadelphia:
* At 9:15 a.m., after four hours of negotiations, an alleged three-time bank robber jumped to his death from the Platt Bridge in South Philadelphia.
* At 7:52 p.m., a North Philadelphia man was fatally shot twice in the torso and once in the back, before his killer fled.
* At 9:59 p.m., a career criminal with 13 prior arrests was shot in the shoulder, trying to grab a patrolman's gun while fighting with him in Frankford.
I think its time to start of the week fresh! But wait lets go back real quick,because I heard it was a litte bit of a rowdy weekend. And not just the Black folks lol. I hear there was a COUNTRY music fest over there at the Tweeter Center (I cant spell that new name lol). And from what I hear those folks get it in...Parking lot dirty beyond belief and a couple found in the neighboring Campbell's Field "gettin it in" in the dugout getting it in! lol
And since Im keeping it local right now,biggups to the Philadelphi Daily News for this lil video acknowloging the cops that are vital to the community, those who actually care. Take a look at what a cop should be...

Answer: The Tuskegee Airmen! As it should be! Go check it out at 39th Street near Chestnut!
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Ahhhh its been far too long since I have blogged FOR REAL
And I must admit its all my fault. Damn that love bug! Well not to worry my priorties a back in order and boy are there a lot of things to cover, but first things first! Happy Black Music Month! I know we are half way in but in the words of Sir Luther "its neva too much neva too much". So I would like to first salute Mr. Bill Withers.
A man I met this year at the Legends of R&B Pioneer awards. And he is cool as hell! Now I must first say that visually the man keeps gettin better (cutie pie)
and well if youre not familiar with the music COME ON! LOVELY DAY! LEAN ON ME! GRANDMA's HANDS! Ok sorry got a littl excited, but look him up. My favorite Bill Withers cuts are "Can we pretend" and "I want to spend the night". Below is a trailer for an upcoming documentary about his life. Looks really cool....
On to TV...
So due to my slacking we havent had any discussion about our favorite shows lately, but no worries because the ones that count are all coming back on now! Like what? Are you crazy!?!?!? Like "WEEDS"! Season opener debuted last Sunday, but in the mix of the Roots Picnic

The White Party and well other drama. I had to watch it on ON Demand but for those who missed it, just CLICK HERE !!! You know I got you, by the way for all my "Weeds" disbelievers. You know those that believe it is out of the scope of reality, well somebody better tell Mexico that..16 tunnels found so far! Check IT out! Oh and dont forget we got "Weeds" and "True Blood" this Sunday!
Cant wait to hit the cuddle couch!
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Why I love Mos Def
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Its gonna be a crazy fun weekend so lets start planning it out now...
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Philly ! Philly! you make me proud...
I am truly proud of you for taking a tragic matter into your own hands. If you hadnt heard recently an 11 year old girl was walking to school and was taken my gunpoint to an abandoned area and brutally raped by a monster named Jose Carrasquillo. When the monster's photo was released some neighbors recognized the monster walking down the street and the neighborhood gots to kickin some ass.....For all my sensitive at heart...he's still alive but hes in critical condition...Go Kengsington! Way to protect our babies!
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Hey Philly lets have a Hip Hop Monday on behalf of....
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Black Lily comes back for Black girls...well all girls really...
The dates: Saturdays June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Man this new Kanye video is sayin SOOOO MUCH
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Why the death of Mike Tyson's daughter hit me a little harder then expected...
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Can you feel a Brand new daaaaaay
Obama Sotomayor Announcement play.it
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You know I likes to share when i find an interesting party
PW Rooftop Hop #3
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Oh my gooodness the Game season finale
Part 1
Pt 2
Pt 3
Pt 4
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Pooch's Celebrity Softball picsand videos on the way!
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sing it with me! This is Africa!!!
K'NAAN "T.I.A" music video directed by: NABIL from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
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Quick Laiyasworld TV Note!!!!
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And now its time to laugh
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What Def Poets in the White House?
Dangit I LOVE MY FIRST FAMILY!!
While it might be bad form to, say, note that Barack Obama is cooler than the Dalai Lama and knows politics better than your mama, the event has some serious literary folks waxing poetic.
“It’s an incredible honor any time to receive an invitation from the White House and President Obama,” said Arizona Rep. Krysten Sinema, who is among the 100 people invited to attend the event. “But to see our nation’s talent and be a part of history at the first-ever White House Poetry Slam is amazing. I’m very excited to be a part of this moment.”
The performer’s list for the hip event includes James Earl Jones; poet Mayda Del Valle, novelist Michael Chabon, jazz musicians ELEW and Esperanza Spalding and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda. The poetry slam is actually an Obama campaign promise coming to fruition. Last year, Obama announced that he and First Lady Michelle Obama intended to bring poets and musicians into the White House to “open up the White House and remind people this is the people’s house.” The Obamas have already hosted a number of cultural events at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, including concerts by Fergie, Stevie Wonder, Sweet Honey in the Rock and Earth Wind & Fire.
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So was I the only one watching the White House Corresponspants dinner?
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Dammit dont you hate when some good gossip interrupts your productive day!
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Friday, May 8, 2009
So before I'm off to DC to see mommy...
sheltered and in exposed but this ain't your ordinary cat wash.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
You got your "Game" up?
And on top of having a group of Great actors, they are actually doing Great things too. Found this on Bossip, biggups to Wendy Raquel Robinson for getting the kids prepared to be great actors! check this out!
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Man how come when I graduated we didnt have fun speakers like these?
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DC comes out of the closet!......even more lol
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Ok so I havent really brought this up but you know I feel some type of way...
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Did you see the cool ass dude that robbed the bank this morning?
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Aww yeah got some cool events you might wanna mark down! Time to have some Summer FUN!
TASTYTREATS every saturday
dj mike nyce
hosted by yameen allworld
ladies free until 11
$3 drinks & $2 beer until 12
10-2 / 21+ / no dress code / $7
@ fluid 613 s. 4th st philly
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saturday may 23
TASTYTREATS every saturday
with special guests LIL DAVE + ULTRAVIOLET
hosted by yameen allworld
ladies free until 11
$3 drinks & $2 beer until 12
10-2 / 21+ / no dress code / $7
@ fluid 613 s. 4th st philly
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saturday may 30
TASTYTREATS along with bea eater records bring you
TRUE SCHOOL with 9TH WONDER
MIKE NYCE & ULTRAVIOLET
hosted by yameen allworld
$3 drinks & $2 beer until 12
10-2 / 21+ / no dress code / $10
@ fluid 613 s. 4th st philly
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TASTYTREATS
saturday june 6
TASTYTREATS presents
THE ROOTS PICNINC AFTERPARTY
& PRINCE BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
with
DJ"S ?UESTLOVE + MIKE NYCE
hosted by yameen allworld
ladies free until 11
$3 drinks & $2 beer until 12
10-2 / 21+ / no dress code / $10
$7 reduced admission w/ ticket stub from picnic
@ fluid 613 s. 4th st philly
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saturday june 13
TASTYTREATS
with special guest dj
PETE ROCK
& MIKE NYCE
hosted by yameen allworld
$3 drinks & $2 beer until 12
10-2 / 21+ / no dress code / $10
@ fluid 613 s. 4th st philly
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friday june 26
DANCIN' IN THE STREETS
for national hiv testing day
@ the outdoor artists' piazza @ 2nd & girard
DETAILS COMING SOON!!!
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august 7,8 &9
LADIES OF HIP-HOP FESTIVAL!
looking for artists, dancers, mc's, vendors & more
please contact me for details!!!
full details announced soooooon!!!!
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday late brunch
it's like 10 kinds of pancakes and crepes. Enter the Swine Flu...me
and ma boo go to drink our juice and we feel nothing but grit on our
glass... Yuck factor#1
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Saturday in Camden
treasures, The Camden River Sharks! If you're crossin the Ben Frankin
look down! I'm right here!
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Man give it up to my girl Lil Kim real quick and I see you Dutch!
Footage from the set of Lil Kim's video for "Download"
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Man I wasnt gonna post this new Maxwell song
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Hey guys so if youre interested in the current state of radio...
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Man Blame it on the Alcohol Fo Real


Anyway back to this Zoe Kravitz band which I hear was co founded by one of the most talented young men I've ever met, Khari Mateen(black guy in the pic lol), look at the credits for the last Roots project (hope I spelled it right Khari!) anyway biggups to my homie Tayyib for providing the pics on Twitter (did you know they have their own photo app!?!?!). But I still wanna know if the girl can sing????? Its like she dont exist on youtube lol or at least not soberly lol, but I love her style! What? Lisa Bonet mixed with Lenny? Just sounds funky by formula alone lol ! Oh PS if youre curious about Ms. Kravitz as well, I hear she will be making her BIG Philly debut at the Roots' Picnic, which I hear has already sold over 3,000 tickets!!!
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ok so Im sitting here getting ready for a meeting..
Which made me start to thinkin about my favorite performers and shows. Cuz lets be honest there aint alot of GREAT performers these days. Especially when we starts to talkin about Hip Hip. I think its facinating how some of the greatest lyricists are often the most boring performers. What you disagree? Have ya never seen Nas or Jay live? ZZZZZZZ anyway so enough of the negativity how about we spotlight our favorite Hip Hop SHOWS!!! Ok Ill start and you know where I gots to go first cuz they never dissapoint! The Roots!!!!!! Even though Quest's Twitters are clogging up my phone right now, for (sh** Im gettin old)17 years these guys have been in my life uping the standard of live performance and challenging anyone in the arena. Now they are the HIGHLIGHT of your late night TV watching everynight and still manage to do a live show a week for the peoples! Come on now give it up!
Oh only live footage though!...here are a couple of my favs
Oh this next one I love cuz of what they did to the beginnin of the song. I like when the F**k SH** up a little! Peep Ahmir's sing skills
Oh but this next one is one of my FAVORITES! Let me tell you why!
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