What's going on girl...what's really going on?

The once unique & individual Ashanti is searching for her tomorrow. She was never really my cup of tea, but she had her own feeling sort of and did her own thing. Well I came across this new video from her new cd "The Declaration" called "Good Good" and girlfriend is lost in the sauce. She is channeling some serious Mariahish with a strong side of the Fergie-Fergs. She is hopping around in this bargain basement rip-off of "Touch My Body" And lets face it, that may be Mimi's 18th number one single but that video is fiercer than Flava Flav trying to kick it to you on a Saturday night. Why come for that ish? The queen in me loves some over done make-up & the high camp but Ashanti... girl... this is too much. But the freak in me can't stop looking... I love it! Ain't nothing like watching a bitch trying to get seen when the love light is starting to dim.
Pure cheap fun... get into it .....

It's Whitney

Whitney Houston has been famously working on this comeback of hers for what seems like forever. Here I've posted a song that's leaked, it's produced by & features Akon. Whitney...why? I swear I do not get peoples fascination with this guy. He is ok, I guess.... kinda lol Ok ok.... he's annoying. That voice... is it rap? is it someone trying to sing? WTF!?! Any who... her name is not Susan but Ms Houston's first leaked song has me on the fence. Sounding better than what I've been hearing, but . . . .what do u think????????

Feeling Cun Feeling T... Bringing it Cunty!

P. Shitty oops I mean Diddy (wink) has a new reality show. I guess he needed a break from the young boys who's lives he enriched with tales of stardom, promise of wealth & the reality of all kinds of fellatio and what not. So many teens so little time... I digress....
He decided he wants an assistant or what ever he dare calls it. And he needs a reality show to help him on this latest quest of self indulgence & mass lunacy. Should make for excellent TV. Speaking of TV..... he has decided to go a step up and bring to the masses the first TS on network television. A black one no less! Shiver me timbers! And what's even better it's a girl I know, Ms Laverne Cox. Well this I gotta see. I'm so sick of the disgusting Flava Flav & the wanna-b-tranny-mess that is New York I'm eager to see this Vh1 reality show. Who'd have thunk! And Ms Cox should make this latest foray of transgendered life in the mainstream both entertaining & thought provoking. She has enough intelligence to make the average closed minded couch potato sit up & take notice and enough shows to make even the most seasoned city folk scream "ooo no she didn't!" Girlfriend is serious about her shit and I for one would live to see her turn it. So Laverne.. werk the Diddiness into a frenzy girl! Let her have it! Ooops I mean him :-)

get into the promo....





The diva herself Ms Laverne Cox

Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm......

I was watching my girl Whoopi the other day talk about how the term "African-American" annoys her. I swear that woman and I are so in sync sometime it's frightening. I'm so happy for all my so-called brothers & sisters who prescribe to this latest name sake attached to them. It's all about what makes you happy, and ignorance is bliss right? Sorry but that's some bullshit to me. Like Miss Whoopi.. you refer to me as that and we have a problem. That's nothing but a term white people gave you to make you less of an American. We've gone through a litany of such terms... colored,negro,etc. I got news for people a so-called true American is an Indian, and they get treated like second class citizens far and wide in this lovely America. That's a whole other topic. The term of an American has long been broadened. If you and your parents were born here and speak the native tongue... you are an American. Unless your ass is from a tribe you have no right getting technical and challenging someone's American heritage.
And being black, yes honey I'm Black...
I came across this particularly thought provoking video and wanted to share.
I hope you find it as interesting as I did.....

ladies & gentlemen Miss Grace Jones

It's here! A glimpse into what the new Grace Jones CD has in store for us. I love that she is coming at us in an unmistakeably Grace Jones flair, yet fresh and anew. The name of the new song is "Corporate Cannibal". I happen to think it's a rough cut, but this lil tidbit has me even more anxious for the fall to arrive and for this to hit the streets! And for girlfriend to hit the NYC Stages! Can't wait...I'm salivating...

This made me GAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It has apparently gotten too easy to get a record deal. The man on the corner with a cup & a broken smile might as well write down his inner ramblings while gesturing to you as you go on your merry way. Perhaps people will find him entertaining. And, here I thought having to listen to endless drivel from the likes of Gwen Stefani or Madonna or some other gross manifestation of today's culture was bad enough... here comes this! I get a lot of things sent to me, but this one stopped me in my tracks. To call this ghetto would be a compliment.

Now the official video in all it's lovely unfortunate stereotypical glory wasn't embedded so I couldn't post it. But I had to let you hear it. Here it's coupled with footage from "The Lion King" , which is kind of funny. But brace yourself.....

Time for some Grace in your Face!

Someone sent me an email containing this very titillating information. I am not sure if it is 100% true, because Mother is famously ambivalent about doing another full album (yes I called it an album! LOL) But, the rumor is Miss Grace Jones is about to release her first full "cd" since "Bulletproof Heart" I can only hope this is true. My fingers are crossed, everyone say a prayer... Lord knows we all are ready!

here's the info I received:

Grace Jones - pop icon of the '70s and '80s - has signed with Wall of Sound to release Hurricane, her first album since 1989's Bulletproof Heart.

Hurricane will be released on October 27. News of the singer's new deal comes days after she performed at the Massive Attack-curated Meltdown Festival on London's Southbank; an in-attendance Samuel Strang commented (when asked a second ago for an opinion), "she was fucking fantastic".

Mark Jones, MD of Wall of Sound, said: "It's an absolute honour and privilege to be working with Grace. No one has inspired more people whatever race, sex, colour or creed to be who they want to be and so much more. Her new album will not only re-establish her as one of the world's most important artists but also introduce her to a new generation of music lovers."

Jones reportedly simply offered a "Grrrrr" when asked to comment on the new deal. She'll play the Secret Garden Party in Huntingdon on July 26.

Date for the LaBelle Reunion!

Patti Labelle,Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash has made it official. We will have a new cd from them on September 23rd! Here's to hoping that this is done well & lives up to what we would expect of them. Patti Labelle is the breakout star, but it is "Labelle" that I am truly a fan of. I have to admit I to this day listen to the "Nightbirds" cd as much as anything else. Just had the entire cd on repeat in the player just last week. Divine! They have producers who if they get their shit together properly should produce something us fans can relish for years to come. Let's keep our fingers crossed....
attached is an article from Billboard.com

Labelle Sets Date For Reunion Album

Patti LaBelle

June 30, 2008 , 3:05 PM ET

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

R&B trio Labelle is hitting the studio for a reunion album to be produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and Lenny Kravitz. The as-yet-untitled set, the group first since 1976's "Chameleon," is due Sept. 23 via Verve.

In addition, the group, which comprises Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash, will perform July 5 in New Orleans as part of the Essence Festival at the Louisiana Superdome.

Although Labelle has performed live on numerous occasions since officially splitting up more than three decades ago, the group's spokesperson says the Essence set is its first public concert since January 1977.

Labelle is best known for the single "Lady Marmalade," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1975. The track was famously covered in 2001 by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink on the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack.

Patti LaBelle has a number of her own dates lined up this summer; next up is a show tomorrow (July 1) in Albuquerque, N.M.