Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Why dont we FALL in love? February, Langston Hughes History and The FAME of Chris Brown
I, Too, Sing America
by Langston Hughes
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.
Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.
- See more at: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15615#sthash.2ajS5wie.dpuf
by Langston Hughes
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.
Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed—
I, too, am America.
- See more at: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15615#sthash.2ajS5wie.dpuf
Well, I personally think your good out weighs your bad, and your talent has kept what is left of R&B alive! Stay Focused; you too Sing ICONIC!
In November 2005, Chris Brown’s Scott Storch-produced “Run It!” -- a rewrite of Usher’s “Yeah!” -- topped the Billboard Hot 100, making the 16-year-old singer the first male artist in over a decade to top the chart with a debut single. While there was nowhere to go but down, at least in terms of chart positions, the pop-oriented R&B vocalist was only getting started. By the end of the decade, he was one of the biggest active pop stars, with a clutch of Top Ten singles and platinum albums to his credit, along with constant comparisons to Michael Jackson and several acting roles on the side.An immediate Top Ten hit when it was released in 2005, Chris Brown not only featured the number one “Run It!” but two other Top Ten singles in “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” and “Say Goodbye.”Exclusive, released in 2007 and a bit of a departure from the squeaky-clean image displayed throughout the debut, was even more successful, featuring the number one single "Kiss Kiss" and two other Top Five hits. Yet another Top Five hit came with “No Air,” a duet with Jordin Sparks that appeared on Sparks' own self-titled album. Weeks after the 2011 Grammy Awards ceremony, Brown released his fourth album, F.A.M.E., which already had four singles on the charts. That album topped the Billboard 200 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts, and it also took the 2012 Grammy for Best R&B Album. During the ceremony, he performed a medley of "Beautiful People" (off F.A.M.E.) and "Turn Up the Music," the latter of which previewed Fortune, his fifth album, released in May 2012Read more at http://www.pandora.com/chris-brown?bio
-Be Forever!
-Be Forever!
For Score and Um Like four years Ago; Hmm Im still... Well,,,,,, youll have to read for the end of that thought!
After four and a
half years of turbulence, laughter, and tears, I had finally completed my
program at Alabama State University and I would receive a Bachelor of Arts in
English, soon after. Yes! I was excited that I had the will power to stay on
course and see my program through even though there were many distractions
along the way. So many that I had not truly thought about what would be the
most effective and strategic transition for my future. With this uncertainty
probing at my brain, I enrolled at Alabama State once again, this time as a
graduate student in the counseling program. In the beginning I fully enjoyed my
classes and I was really engaged in the idea of becoming a school counselor.
While taking the
classes, I didn’t feel very confident because I was not receiving positive
feedback from all of my professors or my advisor. Although I was doing well
academically in this program, I felt a bit confused. I really felt as though I
wasn’t receiving the proper guidance in order to become a successful counselor,
in fact I actually sensed that some of my professors felt that I wasn’t capable
to be a counselor. I feel that they were judging me, and not truly taking the
time to get to know a really colorful, passionate, and driven individual. But
that is in the past, and I am excited that I took the high road and enrolled at
the University of the Rockies to complete my program.
Here I am a twenty-five year old
unemployed woman determined to complete my call of duty. With all that I have
experienced, I have not let the storms of life damper my zeal! I enjoy the fine
arts such a jazz, tap, and ballet, the opera, and wine. In addition to those
things, I also enjoy all sports, cooking, shopping – of course, and web
browsing! I enjoy working with the youth because I always want to feel like a
guiding light to those that are lost or appear to be.
I am not a confrontational
individual and I truly believe that things can be resolved with out violence or
any conflict. I was very excited when my enrollment counselor informed me of
this program. I feel that this degree will help me achieve one of my goals in
life. I enjoy writing, it is something that I am very passionate about and I
hope to complete a novel in the future.
In addition to writing, I take
pleasure in listening to music, attending plays and traveling. With all that I
have experienced, I love humanity and I want to provide my thoughts, my
service, my kindness, and my well being to the betterment of the world,
wherever I am sent. I love creating and
building new friendships; I think that friendship is a very important element
to self-growth and universal understanding! I look forward to creating and
building new friendships with everyone in the classroom!
In short, be the change you want to
see in the world!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
A Letter to Robin
Today, I feel lethargic. I dont know how to combat my energy I dont feel angry. I do feel lonely like I wish I had friends. Seeing people live makes me feel happy and hopeful. What now? I just cant figure it out! Dang Robin, I really can understand how you feel. I want to feel like we are connected, and not because of the zodiac.
Like I could tell you that hearing your song was sort of a primer for the massive destruction I feel right now. That I'm embarking on my 3rd decade of life and more often than not, I feel hopeless. That when I look into the mirror I feel life- less, yes as if every glimpse takes me to a state or residual guilt and confusion. That I like G.O.O.D., but I cant seem to focus on my own dreams.
That no matter how hard you try to feel as though you matter, you constantly tell yourself that you dont that even though you can admit and take responsibility for your own mistakes as a woman; society will not progress forward using your pitfalls as the ammunition to their shots fired towards your integrity.
That even though your eyes have have been blurred into adjacent lines far, far, far, in the distance; a part of you wants to hold on to memories of back then. And although you want understanding, you're given t.i.p.s. instead of the truth.
That you live your life one headline at a time, and real drama is misconstrued as entertainment. So, I ask myself what am I here for? I passed out last friday morning. No one showed concern. No one asked if I was okay. I needed tangible love, you know, like a hug and encouragement. I am human; thats what "I am " means and it hurts not getting that.
It hurts to know that you trust your feelings and your emotions in matters of the heart only to be growing and confused, afraid and even more fragile. So fragile that death through persecution would suffice just as long as it's over. That you're depressed, numb, manipulated because of who you are.
A knowledge thirsty, fun and loving mild temperamental girl to some, when you look in the mirror you see a woman. A woman that like every woman has had to face and overcome adversity, get her heartbroken, experience love and relationships all while trying to flourish into a woman of humility, integrity, respect.
And, no matter how hard you work towards validation, they still dont get it and so you give up. You pop pills, hallucinate, feel artificial emotions, and these three characteristics become you(These are the times that try men's soul- Thomas Paine ) defining for others who you are; you live as an open book because you want others to see that you are an honest person and you get to this part of your letter and realize that :
Your life is a circle that has to be broken allowing U to decide if you want to be and those who care will rise to the top with you, while others will scatter to the left and right of you.
And those that believed in you will remain on solid ground with open arms, should you fall from the clouds.
And, those who never knew you will marvel at your grace, glory, and goodness. And the hope and faith in your eyes will ignite not only your passions, the passions of those who raised you up on their wings with devotion and determination you will have mounted your spirit into the sky; beaming down on earth as a ray of sunlight and lighting up the world in dark desolate places.
Guiding others to destiny of dreams and unmounting your self from your place in the sky taking a leap of faith into another lifetime; you're now a shooting star.
And with self preservation your soul had been anchored. The pressure from your past, the cold shoulders that brushed against your left and your right heated your passion which to some was only a thought, but in seven days, seven countries, and seven colors created an iconic dynamic diamond-BEAUTIFUL!
Like diamonds in the sky. So, what I am saying is that when you get to a what now moment, remember that your beautiful like diamonds in the sky.
Never say "why?" Just shine bright and give off light to those who were sent to roam on a dark broken ship. Let your light shine, let your light be their answer as an S.O.S. call.
Be a:
Beautiful. Astonishing. Diamond Girl RiRi
Smile, You are Awesome!
Like I could tell you that hearing your song was sort of a primer for the massive destruction I feel right now. That I'm embarking on my 3rd decade of life and more often than not, I feel hopeless. That when I look into the mirror I feel life- less, yes as if every glimpse takes me to a state or residual guilt and confusion. That I like G.O.O.D., but I cant seem to focus on my own dreams.
That no matter how hard you try to feel as though you matter, you constantly tell yourself that you dont that even though you can admit and take responsibility for your own mistakes as a woman; society will not progress forward using your pitfalls as the ammunition to their shots fired towards your integrity.
That even though your eyes have have been blurred into adjacent lines far, far, far, in the distance; a part of you wants to hold on to memories of back then. And although you want understanding, you're given t.i.p.s. instead of the truth.
That you live your life one headline at a time, and real drama is misconstrued as entertainment. So, I ask myself what am I here for? I passed out last friday morning. No one showed concern. No one asked if I was okay. I needed tangible love, you know, like a hug and encouragement. I am human; thats what "I am " means and it hurts not getting that.
It hurts to know that you trust your feelings and your emotions in matters of the heart only to be growing and confused, afraid and even more fragile. So fragile that death through persecution would suffice just as long as it's over. That you're depressed, numb, manipulated because of who you are.
A knowledge thirsty, fun and loving mild temperamental girl to some, when you look in the mirror you see a woman. A woman that like every woman has had to face and overcome adversity, get her heartbroken, experience love and relationships all while trying to flourish into a woman of humility, integrity, respect.
And, no matter how hard you work towards validation, they still dont get it and so you give up. You pop pills, hallucinate, feel artificial emotions, and these three characteristics become you(These are the times that try men's soul- Thomas Paine ) defining for others who you are; you live as an open book because you want others to see that you are an honest person and you get to this part of your letter and realize that :
Your life is a circle that has to be broken allowing U to decide if you want to be and those who care will rise to the top with you, while others will scatter to the left and right of you.
And those that believed in you will remain on solid ground with open arms, should you fall from the clouds.
And, those who never knew you will marvel at your grace, glory, and goodness. And the hope and faith in your eyes will ignite not only your passions, the passions of those who raised you up on their wings with devotion and determination you will have mounted your spirit into the sky; beaming down on earth as a ray of sunlight and lighting up the world in dark desolate places.
Guiding others to destiny of dreams and unmounting your self from your place in the sky taking a leap of faith into another lifetime; you're now a shooting star.
And with self preservation your soul had been anchored. The pressure from your past, the cold shoulders that brushed against your left and your right heated your passion which to some was only a thought, but in seven days, seven countries, and seven colors created an iconic dynamic diamond-BEAUTIFUL!
Like diamonds in the sky. So, what I am saying is that when you get to a what now moment, remember that your beautiful like diamonds in the sky.
Never say "why?" Just shine bright and give off light to those who were sent to roam on a dark broken ship. Let your light shine, let your light be their answer as an S.O.S. call.
Be a:
Beautiful. Astonishing. Diamond Girl RiRi
Smile, You are Awesome!
A Pink Elephant from Pivotal Dreams..
Come over tonight in your flesh and blood. No one is here with me now and I want to feel your passion and give you power. Its only my thoughts and I know you'll leave me up waiting all night until someone comes back home and then it'll be too late and we'll go back to our separate lives again. Yeah, today was terrible. I had to close out my thoughts and worry about my feelings opposed to others. And now, baby its you!
I guess our ship has sailed , or vehement passion encompasses your feelings towards you. But seduction encompasses mine. I want to Cater To You, I want to entice you with my body. Yeah, I want to Dance For You. And free all my inhibitions and take a bow of humility and understanding. I'll get back to where I was and you'll retreat back to your love. And then we will wait to see if we can spend forever together, but forever will never come.
I'm marrying Rodney, and its too late to make changes. I needed to be with you to grow and see what I expected from love but you could you ever fathom my desires. Until is was late, and now our neglect places us into a realm of longsuffering. I dont know what more I could say.
Forever Always,
Tracey
And without second guess or thought. Tracey Left the note at Jermaine's doorstep, rang the bell and went to her car. She left the note on his doorstep and 3AM. Giving him all day to think about if he was absolutely sure that he was to say Goodbye? He had been harassing Tracey all weekend and he knew that after all the failed attempts to see her to no avail; he had lost in the battle.
In a stifling stupor towards the door, he called out.
"Who is it?"
And there was no answer. With absolute assurance, he unlocked and opened the door; no one. He stepped out to search for perpetrators fall in the distance, and just as he put his left house shoe out the door, the light blue envelope hit the floor as it was propped on the door-way's in- step. It had no addressee, just a few words on the front that read the following:
"Sometimes, in order to find the right kind of life for you, you have to leave"
I guess our ship has sailed , or vehement passion encompasses your feelings towards you. But seduction encompasses mine. I want to Cater To You, I want to entice you with my body. Yeah, I want to Dance For You. And free all my inhibitions and take a bow of humility and understanding. I'll get back to where I was and you'll retreat back to your love. And then we will wait to see if we can spend forever together, but forever will never come.
I'm marrying Rodney, and its too late to make changes. I needed to be with you to grow and see what I expected from love but you could you ever fathom my desires. Until is was late, and now our neglect places us into a realm of longsuffering. I dont know what more I could say.
Forever Always,
Tracey
And without second guess or thought. Tracey Left the note at Jermaine's doorstep, rang the bell and went to her car. She left the note on his doorstep and 3AM. Giving him all day to think about if he was absolutely sure that he was to say Goodbye? He had been harassing Tracey all weekend and he knew that after all the failed attempts to see her to no avail; he had lost in the battle.
In a stifling stupor towards the door, he called out.
"Who is it?"
And there was no answer. With absolute assurance, he unlocked and opened the door; no one. He stepped out to search for perpetrators fall in the distance, and just as he put his left house shoe out the door, the light blue envelope hit the floor as it was propped on the door-way's in- step. It had no addressee, just a few words on the front that read the following:
"Sometimes, in order to find the right kind of life for you, you have to leave"
Super Nova!
"A nova is caused by the accretion of hydrogen on to the surface of the star, which ignites and starts nuclear fusion in a runaway manner."(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova)
Many believers say that wait for the stars to align before making serious decisions, why not wait for a nova to occur? Who could imagine that some magic potion propels a star to explode! I guess that is where shooting star derives.
Paying Homage to one Bright Star; Lisa Lopes. Download and listen to her unreleased album Super Nova!
https://www.google.com/search?q=super+mova&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS510US510&oq=super+mova&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.11903j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=lisa+lopes+a+new+star+is+born&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDgwEHsxCXfq6-gWGheUVVsRIniF1pWl5mrCWanWyln1tanJmsn5iTVJprVZyfl17Mw6-Q2fZ9If_lSZOtZx1N5mzv0rgGAIdP6epNAAAA
Many believers say that wait for the stars to align before making serious decisions, why not wait for a nova to occur? Who could imagine that some magic potion propels a star to explode! I guess that is where shooting star derives.
Paying Homage to one Bright Star; Lisa Lopes. Download and listen to her unreleased album Super Nova!
https://www.google.com/search?q=super+mova&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS510US510&oq=super+mova&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.11903j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8#q=lisa+lopes+a+new+star+is+born&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDgwEHsxCXfq6-gWGheUVVsRIniF1pWl5mrCWanWyln1tanJmsn5iTVJprVZyfl17Mw6-Q2fZ9If_lSZOtZx1N5mzv0rgGAIdP6epNAAAA
-Be Forever!
Strange Fruit performed by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone
Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black body swinging in the Southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black body swinging in the Southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.
Pastoral scene of the gallant South,
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh,
And the sudden smell of burning flesh!
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh,
And the sudden smell of burning flesh!
Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck,
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,
For the sun to rot, for a tree to drop,
Here is a strange and bitter crop.
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck,
For the sun to rot, for a tree to drop,
Here is a strange and bitter crop.
-Be Forever!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Love, Marriage and Divorce: An Album Review
So, Thee Toni Braxton and Thee Babyface Edmonds were considered pioneers in the music industry in the early nineties and now they are back with a new album; Love, Marriage and Divorce.
Download here: : http://smarturl.it/iLMD
The first record I listened to was "I Hope That You're Okay." This melody features Babyface. In this song is sort of that peace offering most men plea when their heart wants to feel that flutter of yester-years with the old flame or love of their life.
Next, "Hurt You!" Love it! First single release; Check it Out:
"Sweat;" I really LOVE the composition of this record; it is a true classic sound of the two working together, it has that "Breathe Again " vibe to it!
The D Word, yes "The D-Word, " Who wants to hear that? Not many, some can not wait to hear it, Usher calls it "Dem Papers" its inevitable sometimes, its a growing pain, in life!
"I Wish" that our love was not a "Rollercoaster," so that we could stay away from "Heart-Attack" and when the love is real, we never have to say "Take it Back" and Kim said the ring didnt mean a thing, "Take it Back" because "I'd rather be Broke" than to drown in the pool of your jealousy, and then sometimes the heart wonders until two hearts are "Reunited" and "All the Way Home, " We wonder; "Where Did We Go Wrong?"
Download here: : http://smarturl.it/iLMD
The first record I listened to was "I Hope That You're Okay." This melody features Babyface. In this song is sort of that peace offering most men plea when their heart wants to feel that flutter of yester-years with the old flame or love of their life.
Next, "Hurt You!" Love it! First single release; Check it Out:
"Sweat;" I really LOVE the composition of this record; it is a true classic sound of the two working together, it has that "Breathe Again " vibe to it!
"I Wish" that our love was not a "Rollercoaster," so that we could stay away from "Heart-Attack" and when the love is real, we never have to say "Take it Back" and Kim said the ring didnt mean a thing, "Take it Back" because "I'd rather be Broke" than to drown in the pool of your jealousy, and then sometimes the heart wonders until two hearts are "Reunited" and "All the Way Home, " We wonder; "Where Did We Go Wrong?"
Log onto YouTube.com for more music form the dyamic duo! http://www.youtube.com/user/ToniBabyfaceVEVO?feature=watch
-Be Forever!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Show Stopper Chanel No.5,6,7
Published on Feb 3, 2014
Here are my thoughts on Single Ladies Season Three Episode 4 Please Rate, Comment, Subscribe!
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The Abyss of Ashley; A Video Commentary
February 3, 2014
3:34 AM
I just finished watching Big Sean's latest video, "Ashley." I was like "okay, whats this song about?" Because I've never heard the record. I like the visuals of the song.
The video depicts a rising star who in the midst of success is battling with his emotions for Ashley, a girl he was romantically involved with.
Sean is madly in love with her primarily because Ashley saved his life by keeping him out of harm's way; drugs and gang life in the streets of (Eight) 8 mile.
And even though he loves Ashley, Ashley has found infatuation with Danger, and because she is scorned from her childhood, she feels that to feel danger is to feel love.
The actions of Ashley's infatuation destroys Sean's vision and understanding of love and it drives him to the point of insanity, and Ashley continues to be oblivious to how her actions effect Sean.
The pivotal point of story or relationship is when Sean hits rock bottom and the success of his music career is challenged forcing him to choose between emotional love or self love.
His love for himself and his desire to tell others about his story is the driving force that helps him to leave a tainted situation and Ashley dies in her abyss of sex, sin, and danger.
I like the video, although at first, I was totally lost with the story line. So, if you have some time, check out the video and leave your comments below in the comments section of my blog!
-Be Forever!
3:34 AM
I just finished watching Big Sean's latest video, "Ashley." I was like "okay, whats this song about?" Because I've never heard the record. I like the visuals of the song.
The video depicts a rising star who in the midst of success is battling with his emotions for Ashley, a girl he was romantically involved with.
Sean is madly in love with her primarily because Ashley saved his life by keeping him out of harm's way; drugs and gang life in the streets of (Eight) 8 mile.
And even though he loves Ashley, Ashley has found infatuation with Danger, and because she is scorned from her childhood, she feels that to feel danger is to feel love.
The actions of Ashley's infatuation destroys Sean's vision and understanding of love and it drives him to the point of insanity, and Ashley continues to be oblivious to how her actions effect Sean.
The pivotal point of story or relationship is when Sean hits rock bottom and the success of his music career is challenged forcing him to choose between emotional love or self love.
His love for himself and his desire to tell others about his story is the driving force that helps him to leave a tainted situation and Ashley dies in her abyss of sex, sin, and danger.
I like the video, although at first, I was totally lost with the story line. So, if you have some time, check out the video and leave your comments below in the comments section of my blog!
-Be Forever!
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