Jay, Rhi, and Yeezy Run this Town

this video is very reminiscent of tupac's California Love...but it has a bit of that futuristic twist to it. I think you'll all enjoy it as much as I did. 3 people that can do no wrong joining forces... = Music Magic.

Maxwell : Bad Habits

I been gone for a minute... But I'm back... We are back. This is the newest one from Maxwell. "Bad Habits" dope.

Mariah Carey & Gucci Mane-stream?

I never would have guessed it... but for some reason this very unlikely combo of Mariah Carey and Gucci Mane actually works! lol What do you think?

Playa.. WHY YA HATING?

I ran across this article on one of my favorite black blogs...THE BLACK SOCIALITE...as many of you all know I love socializing...keeps fingers cross that you will ONE DAY see me socializing not just in the SOUTH but GLOBALLY...MWAH...HOPE YOU ENJOY...BTW THIS PIC OF DESIRRE ROGERS...I just ADORE HER...AIMING FOR THAT Type of APPEAL lol

Unwarranted Hatefulness Towards The Black Elite

I’ve spent some time this spring and summer thinking about the motivation behind unwarranted hatefulness. Human nature never ceases to amaze me so I often found myself dumbfounded by this phenomenon.

A few months ago, I had an epiphany – with assistance from some of my friends. Some people just enjoy being hateful. It is a pleasurable, euphoric experience for them that I will never understand. It’s like a hobby that requires a great deal of thought and vigor.

I discovered that there are individuals who enjoy creating epic and mythical sagas in their minds of good (themselves) versus evil (their target) where their lil’ ole nasty (and often invalid) opinions reign supreme regardless of any fact based metrics. Others use various tools at their disposal (a la the Internet, email, blogs, Twitter, and social networking sites) to lash out at people they may or may not know.

And, if one blogs on a topic that is considered (how shall I say this?) controversial, then the sparks can really fly. I’ll use myself as an example as I am sometimes the target of such hatefulness.

Hatefulness toward me and this blog ebbs and flows depending on what the mainstream media is yapping about. So up jumps a recent magazine article about The Obamas’ possible vacation spot and all of the sudden here we go with some people having hissy fit about The Black Socialite.

Why?

The Black Elite is a highly contentious topic among Black people. We are the only group of folks who are still so passionate about this issue that whenever it is raised, necks crane, eyes roll, spit flies, and voices increase in volume. So, the fact that I positively highlight this unique part of Black America on this blog makes some people really angry.

Having a hard time wrapping your brain around this?

Think of it this way. The hateful among us actually really care about what is covered here. If they didn’t, I wouldn’t keep hearing from them nor would my blog continue to be a topic of discussion for them.

Still don’t quite understand? Well, let’s take a quick journey into the minds and motivations of some of members of the ‘angry tribe.’ These statements reflect a paraphrased mash-up of emails and conversations I have had during my almost 2 years of blogging here:


“I believe actualizing ‘The American Dream’ includes entry into whatever I desire whenever I desire it if simply I work hard and live a good life – especially if the ‘it’ (read: social club, sorority, fraternity, vacation resort) is ‘for Black people.’ “

“If Mr or Mrs X is not a member of your group, then you must be full of #*&%!”

“What gives you the right to tell me I’m not good enough?!”

“I wish you would (fall off a cliff, die, crawl into a hole, etc.). I hate your blog.”

‘I want to believe in the mythos of the Black American monolithic even though I know it’s not true.’

‘The idea of having class divisions among the descendents of North American slaves seems really unfair and improper.’

“This blog is a snobby waste of time.”

“It is too painful for me to fathom that at one time gaining entry into The Black Elite was sometimes controlled by a series of phenomena and/or phenotype that was beyond my control.”

“I am an unsuccessful aspirant with all of the qualifications to join, so why not me? It must be because that group/club is color struck and snobbish.’

“I believe in the urban legends of modern day colorism and ridiculous snobbery fueled by the ‘whisper down the lane’ practices of some in the mainstream press and the Internet to justify why ‘these people’ were invited to the proverbial table and others weren’t.”

“I heard that you have to have lots of material things that I can’t afford in order to join.”

Close your mouth. I know you are speechless.

Here are some simple facts. We have a vocal vanguard within the ranks of the so called Black Elite who are still out there inflicting pain on some people. They often quoted in the media and they run around making outlandish statements about class, color, and ‘pedigree.’ They are a small but loud minority who had to claw their way to the manor and are somewhat vicious in their treatment of others. So, some of the notes I receive are anecdotes from people who have encountered some loon attempting to assert some weird ‘superiority’ complex over others to make themselves feel good.

They are NOT representative of the majority of the so called Black Elite. Most of the people featured on this blog go to work each day, volunteer tons of hours for community service, and leverage their resources for causes that matter to them.

Conversely, there are some people who are covert aspirants who will never admit to themselves or to others that they would love to hold membership in some of the organizations highlighted on this blog. Their hatefulness toward this blog and me is merely a reflection of their lack of self esteem and their frustration on the quest - so I don’t take it personally.

It is what it is.

So good people, if you are member of the so called Black Elite or aspire to join, you may have to brace yourself for the sometimes bumpy ride of unwarranted hatefulness.

Just remember that you owe no one an explanation or justification about your lifestyle choices and decisions.

She YELLIN OUT...MAN I GOT THIS

It seems that in the past couple of Decades there has been a decline in what the BLACK FAMILY consist of. I can say that me and my brother, CJ are bless to have a Mother and a Father. Blessed is not the word....I am so THANKFUL and GRATEFUL to have these two people in my life, I feel like SHOUTING and RUNNING DOWN THE AISLE dancing like that African Guy that I seen on youtube. However, one must understand that some women are CHOOSING to be a single mother...yes it can be a CHOICE. This CNN article unearths why Black Professional Women are choosing to have single motherhood through adoption than to have a child out of wedlock. In my personal opinion there has been a decline in Black Professional Men, who are actually willing and able to be with a Black woman, yet alone marry one and father one. Because in the Black society, one often places themselves as making it and achieving to have a other race spouse...this can be seen from everything from entertainers or athletes who choose not to marry or date black women...THATS A WHOLE DIFFERENT SUBJECT I may choose to explore...however I just want you all to check out this article and respond with your opinion.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/07/01/bia.single.black.women.adopt/index.html

The Pre' View

So I read the reviews...heard the oohh's and ahh's and after my fellow Barack Boy Que' Cirock snatched one I had to get one myself......and I must report that.... I LOVE MY NEW PHONE!!!! I mean I should of known I would. The Palm Pre received the Best of CES 2009 and the People's Voice award in this years CES (Consumer Electronic Association and CNET.com) tech show the same tech show in which the iPhone stunned the world 2 years ago. So is it better than the iPhone? Many bloggers and tech junkies have been craving a device that could rival the iPhone's prestige since it's introduction and many devices have claimed they would but failed miserably.....But not the Pre. Now I've never owned a iPhone ( I always wanted one but I have sprint :( ) but as far as the things I seen what seems to be errr body do with the iPhone like quickly and smoothly look up websites, watch movies, listen to music, and ohh yeah the countless number of apps that you can download... Palm did not half step with the Pre. The web browser is fast.... I mean real fast. The address bar doubles as a search bar which looks up things on google and wikipedia.... Better yet all you have to do is type anything on the phone on the home screen and it will search both the phone and the web for what ever your looking for. One of the coolest things about the phone is that you can open many different applications simultaneously and switch back and forth between them with a swipe of your thumb, and then up swipe them off the screen when you want to close them. I think the best thing I like about it is that itunes thinks of the Pre as a iPod and sync'd all my music and videos. The only downside is that the keyboard is small and some what hard to text on...but at least it has one... So is it better than the iPhone.... IDK but hell I don't need a iPod any more and it's the best phone you can get for Sprint.

Learn more about the Palm Pre link

Barack Boy Fresh - Tito Lopez- KWNC : PREQUEL

Tito Lopez IS the Most Talented rapper I have heard since Lupe Fiasco emerged about 4 years ago and you have probably never heard of him. HE IS a TOP 10 MC RIGHT NOW and NOBODY KNOWS IT...YET. I plan on changing that. He has been awarded with the Allhiphop.com Heater of the Day on at least 5 occasions in the last TWO MONTHS (And Receiving that award ONCE is something that MOST rappers WILL NOT ACCOMPLISH in their LIFETIME). Sometimes people respond by saying "Who is this Guy?" but what they don't realize is at one time every rapper was at one point a "Who is This Guy?" I remember when I used to not feel what Jay-Z was talkin about (that was when he dropped "Ain't No Nigga" with Foxy Brown...BUT I was Sold when he dropped Reasonable Doubt...I haven't Missed a Jay Album since). The point is we don't know whether we like an artist or not UNLESS we give them a chance. On King With No Crown: The Prequel... Tito targets many of the Naysayers that said he could not make original hits or utilize his talents fully without a Beat that was already made popular by some other "Bigger Name" artists. But I GUARANTEE YOU this Mixtape Silences the Critics...Phenomenally. I believe in this artist... and his ability to make a real impact in hip-hop... a FRESH NEW impact. I hope that you believe in me enough to Press Play and decide if MY SINCERE Word is enough for you.- C.J. aka Que C'Rock Ciroc

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Check Out this Vlogger: Lydia Cotton

Recently, one of my girlfriends, T Williams (a Meharry Medical School student, cause I am proud like a mother ha!) sent me this fan request page on Facebook, I ended up accepting the request and becoming a fan of a remarkable and opinionated young lady, Lydia Cotton. I began to watch her videos on facebook and would discuss them with my friends about her opinion and our opinion. I want all of you all to check her out and hopefully become a fan and respond back to her Vlogs...I wish this young Lady the best in her future, I see her going places. God Bless you and her. Peace

HAWTE OFF THE PRESS: CHILLIN..Wale feat Lady GAGA

Wale is an hip hop artist from the District, I have heard about him for some years from my DC METRO friends from Spelhouse (Shout Out to my girl Relle C). Anywho he is about to release a blazing hotttt video with Lady Gaga, who is currently reigning supreme in Pop Musik, is she like the female version of T-Pain and Akon to rap or hip hop?, haha....Well I hope you like this joint cause I am definitely feeling it.

You Be the Judge

I saw this video over at SFPL...and the song was catchy...but the singer hmmmm you the be the judge about that one. However, I understood where they were trying to go in the fashion realm of things, however I think it back fired on this singer...Anywho I did feel that the white jacket ensemble was haute with the glasses...Remember to Fashion Forward in LIFE, MUSIC, and Fashion...toodle loo boos