Thursday, October 27, 2011
New Video: PARTY
So Beyonce unleashes yet ANOTHER video off her "4" CD. I really am not sure what her thought process behind putting out 3 videos in one month is. Her label came out and said they were ready and willing to promote this CD for a long ass time as they believed in her vision. Mind you this is when "Run the World" was seen as a flop. Not sure what's going on, but I'll take Beyonce videos all damned day.
I have been waiting to see the visuals for this track from the moment that I heard that she was filming it in a *gay gasp* trailer park!! Sounds ridiculous, but I have always had a slight fascination with them. When I was younger and really into photography, I had envisioned high fashion in a trailer park and thought the juxtaposition would be GENIUS.(File this under "I knew I was gay when...") Apparently Beyonce thought the same damned thing. She is forever "borrowing" from great artists, so I feel quite special. Now, feel free to cut me a check. Thanks!
The video has a chill, summertime vibe, which makes me wonder why it is being released in the dead of fall? The party looks like SO much fun and I really wish I would have been invited. You know who else probably feels the same way? MICHELLE WILLIAMS. Kelly Rowland and Solange (who looks a LOT like dancehall star Patra) are all up in the clip, and Shelly can't be found ANYWHERE. What gives? IT's not like she's busy.
I see that Bey switched the rappers from Andre 3000 to J Cole. Smart Move. J Cole is hot right now AND on her baby daddy's label. Cha Ching bitches! I do think I prefer Andre on this song. I like the flow he brought and I think he would have it into this video concept better than J Cole. He has a bit more hipster style than J.
Overall, I like the video and think it's shot well. Much of it looks like outtakes from a fashion shoot and I love that. Now I just need to find myself a good ass house party to attend (hopefully in somewhere a bit more fabulous than a trailer park...)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Throwback Joint 9.21.11
So today's throwback joint came to me because of my love of things that Black people are supposed to love. I am lazy and refused to grocery shop, so I bought an 8 piece of fried chicken from Publix to tide me over. I don't know if anyone has ever tried it, but honey and fried chicken is AMAZING. Get into it STAT. So anyway, after having some chicken, I wanted something sweet, so I cut myself some watermelon from the farmer's market. I was let down, as I have been getting watermelons from my grocery store (which I am sure if filled with pesticides and other bad shit that would make me want to buy local) and they were sweet as hell, but this one just tasted like a whole lot of nothing. I am not one to waste a good watermelon, so I thought 'what would Mariah Carey do?" and then I was like "duh, drizzle some honey on that shit and keep it moving" Once again I was saved by Mariah.
So yesterday I am on Facebook and I see an ad telling me that September is national honey month (in addition to National Latino Heritage Month) and I thought it was a sign. I had to really get into Mariah's Honey and make it today's throwback joint. I am not one to fuck with signs that the universe tries to send me.
This video is genius. I remember when it first came out. Mariah looked AMAZING. I wasn't used to seeing her ankles and she was running around in that Bond-esque swim suit and Gucci heels. My little zesty heart couldn't cope with it! Mariah is acting in this clip which should have all given us a glimpse into why "Glitter" was doomed from the jump. We see her dancing for the first (and last I believe) time. Listening to it today makes me wish hear Mariah belt out and sing. Keep the dancing and acting though. Thanks.
So yesterday I am on Facebook and I see an ad telling me that September is national honey month (in addition to National Latino Heritage Month) and I thought it was a sign. I had to really get into Mariah's Honey and make it today's throwback joint. I am not one to fuck with signs that the universe tries to send me.
This video is genius. I remember when it first came out. Mariah looked AMAZING. I wasn't used to seeing her ankles and she was running around in that Bond-esque swim suit and Gucci heels. My little zesty heart couldn't cope with it! Mariah is acting in this clip which should have all given us a glimpse into why "Glitter" was doomed from the jump. We see her dancing for the first (and last I believe) time. Listening to it today makes me wish hear Mariah belt out and sing. Keep the dancing and acting though. Thanks.
Monday, March 23, 2009
New Music; Love, Sex, Magic
This song was leaked about a million years ago, but it was a demo with Justin singing it. Apparently due to these tough economic times, he has opted to "give" it to Ciara (I'm sure it was for a nice fee, let's be real) so that she could have a chance at having her album actually come out and chart. He's so nice like that. Anyway, I didn't really care for the song, as it sounded like a leftover from Futuresex/Lovesounds. I wanted something different from him. I'm thinking that's why he didn't release it. Anyway, the video definitely helped me like/get the song. It's hyper sexual. It's pretty cool to see Ciara now. She's really come a long way and she looks really good in her video. She's been serving up visually interesting and fashion forward videos for her past few releases. And to think they used to call her a tranny...
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Throwback Joint: My Neck My Back
This video comes to us courtesy of Miss Thug Missus herself, Khia. I was thinking about this song today and I had to youtube it. I forgot how much I was amazed that this broad got put on. She's not pretty in an um, traditional way. It speaks volumes that she has stretch marks and her titties hang low like my chain, but she's ready and willing to put it all out on display. Bravo? Or Hoe sit down. You decided. Either way, it's a catchy song, an I'm not mad at that.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Throwback Joint: Work it Out
You know you truly Stan for Beyonce when you know all of her ish, not just the singles that blew up on the radio. This song came to me the other day and I remembered how much I like it. It never really caught on. It was early on as Beyonce as a solo artist and the Neptunes were trying a new production style. Maybe if it were to be released today with a hot video and a signature dance move we'd be seeing homos all over youtube recreating it. Or not.
Oh Make Me Over
Tonight is the night that I wait for all cycle: MAKEOVERS. It’s the time when people are given chances to get new looks given to them courtesy of top names in the industry. One would think they’d be excited, but no, they cry. How are you going to be a model but get all dramatic(al) when someone chops off your hair. We live in the age of Beyonce. Even the baldest of bitches can come out with the phoniest of ponies and make it their own. It’s only hair and it’ll grow back (usually) If not, buy some from your nearest yaki provider and call it a day. And hell, if Tyra gives you a busted do, don’t get mad. It’s not like you paid for it. It cost free.99 and we all know you get what you pay for.
Jessica: The pretty Puerto Rican. She is still pretty, but they made her edgy by cutting it and adding red to it. So daring.
Sandra: They gave her blonde hair. Now if they could make her less of a twat, that’d be a miracle
Allison (The Meerkat): Got a head full of luscious blonde locks. Now she looks like a Meerkat with a mermaid wig
Nijah: I can’t tell what they did. Maybe an upgrade to her weave?
Fo: Apparently was too “cute” so they made her look like a boy. Tyra is hateful.
Celia: Apparently her hair was as dry as Ghandi’s sandal and they cut it off. She still has a musy face to me.
Aminat: They took out her fro weave (I didn’t even know those existed) and Miss Jay rocked it as a shawl and then he placed it on his/her head. What the hell? Did his mother not teach him better than to wear the weave of others? That’s just nasty. Her fro is gone and they gave her some Naomi weave. Now she reminds me of Tiffany with a dash of Camille. Let’s hope no bitch pours beer in this weave.
Kortnie: went read to match her orange skin.
London: looks like she’s wearing and Andy Warhol wig. I once made out with someone who looked to be wearing the same wig, so I’m not at it.
Natalie: OH hell naw. They went in to chop of some girl’s hair and she was like “WAIT!” then she bobbed and weaved her way away from the shears. The stylist threw his hands up in a gay fit and stormed off. Turns out they weren’t going to do anything to her. Tyra liked her as is. It was a lesson in trust and apparently this broad failed.
Teyona: Tyra is obsessed with her alien like face and keeps on referring to the wind tunnel effect. I’d knock Tyra’s ass out for talking greasy about me like that. She don’t know these girls like that! Anyway, she gives ol girl a long luscious weave that is supposed to look like a jherri curl. IT’s 2009. WHAT THE F. The hair is alright, but now when I see Teyona, all I can think of is ET got his hands on a case of Soul Glow. I’ll be checking couches to see if she leaves stains on the cushions Tyra has ruined this girl for me!
Tahlia: Got a big blonde weave to look like a lion. ? Umm ok? Fo gives her a side eye and starts to cry. Sandra makes fun of her obviously and points to the fact that she’s crying like a little girl. Actually, now she looks like a little boy, Sandra. The correct phrase is “she’s crying like a little boy”
Back at the house, Fo brings up her food stamp past and talks about how ugly she feels. Ho, sit down.
The girls go to meet with a Covergirl Rep who look suspiciously like Blossom. What ever happened to her? Has the recession hit her ass to? Is this why she’s doing bootleg promotion for covergirl? How dreadful!
Aminat was told not to get drunk by Sandra. Why the black girls gotta hate on each other? Aminat was NOT happy and says the quote of the night “ Keep it cute, or put it on mute” HAHA I am going out tonight JUST so I can use that on someone. Real talk.
Anyway, the shoot was about the girls lighting themselves with things that looked like curling irons. Nigel shot the girls and for the most part they were boring. Fo cried again. On set. In front of Nigel. Who does that?! Judging had it moments. For instance, when Nole suggested a model sit on the glow stick to give her a more exciting expression. Aminat got called out for doing the sixth grade ghetto girl pose. (bent over, one hand on hip. Don’t act like you don’t know) Rosie Perez take the wheel! Teyona’s weave apparently is busted so she will have to get it done over. I enjoyed when Fo lied about loving her hair and Tyra was like “No you don’t. I don’t believe you!” Straight up called her a liar! You don’t lie to your mama, the doctor or TYRA. Fo you should know better.
Jessica went home. She was pretty and all but she kinda sucked. I think Tyra cast her just to cut her ass. Gotta deflate the egos of these bitches. Fo cried some more. I look forward to the rest of the season with her crying over being biracial, freckled, short, on food stamps, type O negative. There are TONS of reasons for her to cry.
Jessica: The pretty Puerto Rican. She is still pretty, but they made her edgy by cutting it and adding red to it. So daring.
Sandra: They gave her blonde hair. Now if they could make her less of a twat, that’d be a miracle
Allison (The Meerkat): Got a head full of luscious blonde locks. Now she looks like a Meerkat with a mermaid wig
Nijah: I can’t tell what they did. Maybe an upgrade to her weave?
Fo: Apparently was too “cute” so they made her look like a boy. Tyra is hateful.
Celia: Apparently her hair was as dry as Ghandi’s sandal and they cut it off. She still has a musy face to me.
Aminat: They took out her fro weave (I didn’t even know those existed) and Miss Jay rocked it as a shawl and then he placed it on his/her head. What the hell? Did his mother not teach him better than to wear the weave of others? That’s just nasty. Her fro is gone and they gave her some Naomi weave. Now she reminds me of Tiffany with a dash of Camille. Let’s hope no bitch pours beer in this weave.
Kortnie: went read to match her orange skin.
London: looks like she’s wearing and Andy Warhol wig. I once made out with someone who looked to be wearing the same wig, so I’m not at it.
Natalie: OH hell naw. They went in to chop of some girl’s hair and she was like “WAIT!” then she bobbed and weaved her way away from the shears. The stylist threw his hands up in a gay fit and stormed off. Turns out they weren’t going to do anything to her. Tyra liked her as is. It was a lesson in trust and apparently this broad failed.
Teyona: Tyra is obsessed with her alien like face and keeps on referring to the wind tunnel effect. I’d knock Tyra’s ass out for talking greasy about me like that. She don’t know these girls like that! Anyway, she gives ol girl a long luscious weave that is supposed to look like a jherri curl. IT’s 2009. WHAT THE F. The hair is alright, but now when I see Teyona, all I can think of is ET got his hands on a case of Soul Glow. I’ll be checking couches to see if she leaves stains on the cushions Tyra has ruined this girl for me!
Tahlia: Got a big blonde weave to look like a lion. ? Umm ok? Fo gives her a side eye and starts to cry. Sandra makes fun of her obviously and points to the fact that she’s crying like a little girl. Actually, now she looks like a little boy, Sandra. The correct phrase is “she’s crying like a little boy”
Back at the house, Fo brings up her food stamp past and talks about how ugly she feels. Ho, sit down.
The girls go to meet with a Covergirl Rep who look suspiciously like Blossom. What ever happened to her? Has the recession hit her ass to? Is this why she’s doing bootleg promotion for covergirl? How dreadful!
Aminat was told not to get drunk by Sandra. Why the black girls gotta hate on each other? Aminat was NOT happy and says the quote of the night “ Keep it cute, or put it on mute” HAHA I am going out tonight JUST so I can use that on someone. Real talk.
Anyway, the shoot was about the girls lighting themselves with things that looked like curling irons. Nigel shot the girls and for the most part they were boring. Fo cried again. On set. In front of Nigel. Who does that?! Judging had it moments. For instance, when Nole suggested a model sit on the glow stick to give her a more exciting expression. Aminat got called out for doing the sixth grade ghetto girl pose. (bent over, one hand on hip. Don’t act like you don’t know) Rosie Perez take the wheel! Teyona’s weave apparently is busted so she will have to get it done over. I enjoyed when Fo lied about loving her hair and Tyra was like “No you don’t. I don’t believe you!” Straight up called her a liar! You don’t lie to your mama, the doctor or TYRA. Fo you should know better.
Jessica went home. She was pretty and all but she kinda sucked. I think Tyra cast her just to cut her ass. Gotta deflate the egos of these bitches. Fo cried some more. I look forward to the rest of the season with her crying over being biracial, freckled, short, on food stamps, type O negative. There are TONS of reasons for her to cry.
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