True Thursdays: Old Usher Is Back!

Well kind of….

After all of the OMGs and DJs going around, Usher has finally decided to go back to his roots. His latest single “Climax” is the perfect  balance between R&B vocals and Pop beats. Take a listen!

At first, I wasn’t a fan of this song, but now it’s become a radio favorite. I like that Usher is actually “singing” again. This is definitely the Usher that I like.

What do you think?

True Thursdays: Back Off Carmelo!

Yesterday, I was watching an interview (see below) on ESPN with Carmelo Anthony. To sum it up, Carmelo was trying to combat reports that he is a selfish player and will most likely hurt the performance of the Knicks after his return.

Thanks to Jeremy Lin, the Knicks have won all 7 of their last games. Jeremy Lin is a team player, who is making everyone go “Linsane.” So we’ll see how these two mesh…

True Thursdays: Katy and Nicki Are Overexposed

Both Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj have been having the year of their lives. They’ve literally been everywhere, and neither one of them is showing signs of slowing down.

I wasn’t a big Katy Perry fan until she released my jam, “Teenage Dream” back in 2010. Once that single came out, I was hooked. But now, all I want is for her to go away. Overexposure is a very real thing, and Ms. Perry has been overexposed. Unfortunately, I can’t get away from her music on the radio. Lord help me…

As for Nicki, I have never been 100% sold on this girl. Though some of her verses are good, a lot of them are questionable. When I hear her on the radio, I can’t even comprehend what’s coming out of her mouth. Does she even speak real words?

Maybe I’m being too harsh on these two. Nonetheless, I’m ready to hear and discover some NEW talent in 2012.

p.s. Listen to Nicki’s verse on this David Guetta song “Turn Me On.”

Nicki’s actually the one singing on this track, and she doesn’t sound that bad. If only she sang this good in real life….No, I have not forgotten her GMA performance. SMH. Oh, the wonders of autotune…haha

True Thursdays: Drake Makes Another OK Music Video

I’m not sure how much of a failure my title is today…BUT, it doesn’t matter – it’s still time to get it!

Drake

For those of you living under a rock, Drake’s video for “The Motto”  dropped yesterday. Honestly, as much as I love this song, I’m not sure that I like the video.

I’m wondering if it’s Drake’s bad winter apparel and Nike gloves that are causing me to be iffy about this one. I mean, let’s me honest. What boy wears a leopard print Northface? Not to mention, Wayne is “stuntin” in neon green moon boots… If I was a robber, I’d definitely bypass this crowd. Anyways, making OK music videos seems to be a common trend with Drake. Whenever I love one of his songs, I usually don’t like the video for it. Examples are as follows:

“Headlines”

“Best I Ever Had,”

“Find Your Love”

“Any Drake Video”

All I can do now is hope that the video for “Take Care” is a good one because I LOVE that song!

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True Thursdays: Rihanna Is My Role Model

As much as I can’t stand this Barbadian heifer, she is definitely killing the game right now.

Rihanna

Every time I’m in the car, there’s a song either by or featuring Rihanna playing on the radio. And not too long ago, a DJ even commented on how Rihanna never takes a break. NEVER!

Now, it’s clear that consistently working is the key ingredient to her success. If Rihanna never goes away, then we never have the time to forget about her. Unfortunately, not all music princesses took to Rihanna’s brilliant thinking. Do you guys even remember the last music princess to go on a “break”???…

Yeah….exactly…

**Rihanna is my role model because she has taught me a very important lesson – there is always someone younger and hotter ready to take your place as soon as you need a break. So, keep up the hard work people!**

p.s. Since Rihanna continues to bring the hits, I guess she can keep her spotlight… I’m just kind of bored of her being on every song. There just has to be someone just as pretty and even more talented than her out there. I’m convinced! haha

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True Thursdays: Drake Sings Better Than Rihanna

I was going to give up on posting this week, but then I heard Drake’s latest single “Take Care” featuring Rihanna. If you haven’t heard “Take Care,” check it out now!

Drake could get it with this song! I thought I was over him singing, but I have to admit that this one is catchy. I am mad that Drake sounds better than Rihanna on the track though.*Side-eye* Say what you will, Rihanna is supposed to be a singer… BUT, it’s okay. It’s Drake’s song, so he should be outshining mediocrity.

Drake’s new album, Take Care, dropped on Tuesday, and I have been hearing different opinions about it from my friends. So far, I have liked everything that I’ve heard. Then again, I am not a “valid” Hip Hop critic.

**MTV just reported that Take Care is expected to sell over 700,000 copies in its first week.** Get it!

Aaaaaand, since we’re on the subject of light-skinned rappers, I am SO happy that J. Cole’s “Work Out” is starting to get more airplay. I don’t know about the rest of the country, but the Bay Area has been slipping. Thanks for catching up guys!

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True Thursday: Rihanna’s Smart

Rihanna 

Not that I thought the girl was stupid….It’s just that her new video shows how intelligent she really is. Rihanna’s “We Found Love” music video is having everyone talking. The boy alongside Rihanna in the video looks and dresses a lot like Chris Brown…Blonde hair, jean jacket, and all. Not to mention, the video is all about a love story spiraling completely out of control.

Check out the video now! —> We Found Love – Rihanna

 

 

 

True Thursdays: I’m Glad He’s Back

Whether you like him or not, there is no denying that Chris Brown is an A-mazing performer. Personally, I am beyond thankful that he will be gracing this year’s VMA stage. I don’t know about you all, but I have not been happy with MTV’s Video Music Awards recently. In the past, the VMAs were something to look forward to. Talent was lighting up the stage all the time. Then, all of a sudden, the real talent got older and stopped coming…..

I know Brown doesn’t have the best reputation. I also know that he needs to be more mature when it comes to a number of situations. With that said, I’m glad the little sucker is getting more and more opportunities to perform. Let’s face it. Things were getting pretty boring when Chris Brown wasn’t on the stage.

Remember this VMA performance?

I wonder what he has in store for us this year. Hmmm….

p.s. Apparently, Adele will be performing as well. Hollers!

True Thursdays: Reality Competition Shows Really Do Work

Hola mi amigos!

It’s another glorious Thursday, and it feels good to be in the writing spirit again. Let’s get it!

Lucy Hale 

Not too long ago, I was randomly watching Sorority Wars, a myLifetime original movie, starring Lucy Hale with three of my girlfriends. As we sat their laughing at the ridiculousness of the script, I couldn’t help, but to notice how far Lucy Hale had come from her earlier days on American Juniors. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, American Juniors was a spinoff of American Idol for pre-teens and younger children. Watch the clip of Lucy Hale on American Juniors below.

I remember watching this back in high school….Geez, I’m old. lol Anyways, this was one of my favorite performances by Lucy. I always knew she was a star, and it’s nice to see her make her way up the Hollywood ranks. We all have to start somewhere. Since American Juniors, Hale has appeared in How I Met Your Mother and Disney’s Wizard’s of Waverly Place. She’s also starred in CW TV’s Privileged and can currently be seen on ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars. Not bad. Not bad….

Another pair of young starlets, who got their start on American Juniors, are Tori and Taylor Thompson.

If you’re a fan of  NBC’s hit show The Voice, then you’ve already seen these cabbage-patch sisters sing their hearts out. However, you might not remember Tori and Taylor from way back when they were performing on American Juniors. Watch them below!

Aren’t they cute?

Their vocals aren’t as strong as Lucy’s, but the star quality is there. I’m not surprised they made it onto The Voice.

Honestly, you always see the same faces in Hollywood. Although neither Lucy nor the Thompson sisters are HUGE stars, they all have had some awesome success.  After all, exposure is key.

True Thursdays: I’m Flyin With The Guys

This week has definitely been a struggle and a half. Honestly, the only thing keeping me mildly sane is the Fly Guys  new mixtape, The One.   Let’s see if I can do the Fly Guys some justice at midnight…

Fly Guys

For those of you who don’t know, the Fly Guys are an LA-based Hip-Hop trio comprised of members Enimal, DJB, and Tone. I first got to know the group last year when they performed at Stanford’s Battle of the Bay. They opened for The Pack. Who’s The Pack? Yeah….no one. It was because of the Fly Guys that I was entertained. Anyways…

Yesterday, I got the chance to listen to The One, and since then the Fly Guys have been on repeat in my iTunes.

Whether you are a Hip-Hop fan or not, The One has a little bit of something for everyone. The trio does a good job at incorporating rock, pop, and even a little bit of funk into their tracks. Some of my favorite songs on The One are the ones that mix these various sounds. “Chose” takes me back to the days of Earth Wind and Fire (as if I was alive back then…lol) while “Heartbeat” makes me want to rock out at a Jay-Z/Linkin Park/ Nirvana concert (as if I’ve ever been to any…lol). My absolute favorite favorite tracks, however, are “Dreary,” “L@^E,” “Facebook,” and “Can’t Wait.” I’m just in love with the beat in “Dreary.” It goes kind of hard. As for the other three, I think that they are the most relatable. Seeing as though I am a young one with big dreams and no direction, I see “Can’t Wait” as being my theme song of 2011. When DJB says  – “Nice guys finish last. Cheaters never prosper. Which one do I gotta be, so I can win an Oscar?” All I can think is EXACTLY! lol Change that “guys” to “girls” and you have my life.

When it comes to “Facebook,” however, it’s not that deep. Honestly, I just love that someone made a legit song about Facebook. Listen to “Facebook” below.

Let’s face it, all of us have Facebook stalked, and plenty of guys have tried to holler over the networking site. Usually, they end up DECLINED or BLOCKED on a girl’s account, but they still try.

And finally, “L@^E” gives me my necessary “Soulja Boy fix.” Every album, in my opinion, needs a Soulja Boy fix, meaning they need at least one song with no lyrics and a great feel-good beat. “L@^E” accomplishes this quite well. In a matter of seconds, the song was stuck in my head and I knew all the words. “Girls! Girls! Girls!”

Overall, I think that The One is a pretty good effort. Great beats, comedic rhymes, and an overall A-mazing vibe. Honestly, it’s probably better than half the crap that’s out there today. If you’re young and love the music of today, then you’ll enjoy this. The only song I really question is the Bonus Track, “Facegang,” which is set to the beat of NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.” I just can’t listen to the song without singing “Don’t wanna be a fool for you. Just another player in your game for two
You may hate me but it ain’t no lie, Baby, bye, bye, bye!” lol Other than that, it’s cool.

Anyways, go check out the Fly Guys website for information about both them and The One –> Fly Guys – Official Site

You can also follow the Fly Guys on Facebook!

p.s. In addition to making music, the trio also films some pretty hilarious webisodes on YouTube. Their show is called “The ‘F’ Word,” and follows the boys’ “lives” as they make new music. One of my favorite episodes is below…

Too much!

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