Thanks for the Emails!!!! Quick Hiatus

This site is on HIATUS until Jan 5th...I have ALOT going on in preparation for the New Year and during the current year! Upon the return this site willl no longer be called confessions of a young black male. It will be called My Two Cents...Confessions of a Young Black Male will be a serious daily column I will be doing that will discuss serious issues. Can't wait to write and put up some of this new music! See you soon!

A.J.

Until then here is a clip of "Whitney" and "Mariah" singing when u believe...Do u believe? These "divas" are very gag-worthy!

The Return....

Today I am back to blogging its been hectic gettingready for christmas...etc....Lots to do and so little time...I missed all the readers...and I hope you haven't given up yet...

Per Request: Ying Yang Twinz - Chemically Imbalanced

This one is for Kris, who has one of the most intresting e-mail names I have seen in a while...LOL Enjoy!

1. Intro 1:042. Keep On Coming 3:593. 1st Booty On Duty 3:194. Jack It Up (Feat. 3:53Taurus) 5. Jigglin 3:246. Take It Slow (Feat. 4:19Los Vegas)7. Patron (Skit) 0:278. Big Boy Liquor (Feat. 4:31K.T & Huggy) 9. Smoke Break (Skit) 0:2010. Collard Greens 5:0111. Water 3:5812. Dangerous (Feat. 4:20Wyclef Jean)13. Family 4:2314. Friday 5:2515. Leave 3:2116. One Mo For The 1:37Road (Skit)17. Open 3:3418. In This Thang Still 3:11

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B'Day...Prepare for the Re-Release

Well, Well, Well...It's no surprise B'day is getting a re-release (its saving grace being Irreplaceable which is the #1 song in America).

Just like Shakira, Byonce sat down with Univision for an Interview. There, she talked about her latin influences, about her album B'day and the Duet with Shakira! Here's the outstand info:

· Beyonce confirmed that there will a RE-RELEASE of B'day! This new version will feature 2-3 brand new songs that she'll record soon

·The duet with Shakira will be Beautiful Liar! The track will be in spanglish and Shakira will record the track soon too, also the duet will be included in the re-release version of B'day!

·She also said that she recently recorded her hit Irreplaceable in spanish (leaked already) because she respects the latin music and latin people. She also loves the language, though she doesn't speak it, she was very proud of the results. No word yet on a possible Spanish album
WATCH HERE THE INTERVIEW VIDEOS [Spanish Translated sorry!]

What do you guys think?

New Mya...

I am actually starting to like the idea of this upcoming CD...I like these songs.

Mya ft. Penelope Jones - I Am

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Mya - How We Carry

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Mya - One Night

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Mya - Sex Machine

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Dreamgirls Vanity Fair Article/Cover!

This is a nice article! If this doesn't get u hype about Dreamgirls NOTHING WILL...this movie is like a fairy tale coming together...Tho they could have taken some more pics of Jennifer!!!

The WTF Chronicles...WTF Big People

Yes the WTF Chronicles are back...This weeks question WTF is this big bytch doin and am I the only one who gagged at the end?



WTF wre they thinking when they put this online? WTF was that big girl getting up to do?

Beyonce in SPANISH/Spanish Duet?

Further cementing herself as an international tour de force or in ghetto speak "B*tch to be F*cked with, Bee is not playing with this Spanish! Her leaked scrapped track has bee singing a mix of English and Spanish, but now she has taken it to the next LEVEL! Here "Irreplaceable" in FULL SPANISH HERE! Listen to Spanish Clips of Deja Vu HERE and RTA HERE. Lyrics for the Spanish Irreplaceable HERE. She has a concert in Spain in May 2007, so she is not playing! If she does the Spanish thing that's easily another million or 2 million albums sold...and it will be a welcome relief to some of us in the urban areas to hear some Beyonce blastin out of cars!

Then get into this NEWS She has wrote and is RECORDING a spanish duet with...SHAKIRA!

Shakira confirmed this in a chat with Universal Viewers!

What Are Of The Rumors About A Duet With Beyonce?
Shakira: They're true, we're working since now in a song she wrote and hopefully we can record it soon; i'm very excited because she's an artist i respect and love so much. That she shares a song that she wrote honors me so much, she's a woman with many feelings, the times i have met her i have found a great human being.
SEE HERE THE ENTIRE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS [Spanish Only!]

Man on Music: Fantasia's New CD Review

4 Stars (out of 4) - Simply OVAH!!

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A self-titled CD is always a statement, the artists is essentially saying the CD is them. A self titled CD is a glimpse into an artist at least at the time it was recorded. Well if Fantasia is a glimpse into the Psyche of Fantasia Barrino you'd want to stay in this girls presence FOREVER!

If you really missed someone SANGIN on a CD look no further...Fantasia delivers song after song like this is her first time out of the gate. This woman has a little something for everyone on her CD. From the bangers "Hood Boy", "Not Like I Do", some mid tempo cuts "Only One", "Baby Makin Hips" Uplifting touching your soul "I feel Beautiful, and as with any GREAT R&B CD some good ole slow makin love music "I Nominate You". Two weeks Notice is my favorite out the gate...I am so in love with it!

Truly with this CD Fantasia has cemented her way from the chick who beat out my girl Jennifer Hudson on American Idol to one of my favorites. This CD will be dropping 12/12 PLEASE GO BUY IT!!!!

Production Notes: "Hood Boy"written by Johnta Austin and produced by Tone Mason"Turn This Party Up!" "Two Weeks Notice" and "No Stopppin'"co-wrote and produced by Missy Elliott"I Nominate U" "Baby Makin Hips"produced by Dre & Vida"When I See U" "Broke"produced by Midi Mafia"Surround U"produced by Swizz Beatz"Not The Way It Is"written by Sean Garrett and produced by Kwame"Bore Me (Yawn)" "Uneligible," "Girl Like Me"written by Candice & Bulewa and produced by Danja"I Feel Beautiful"written by Diane Warren and producer Babyfacein Stores on December 12th

Finally Gwen gets rid of the 70's Bob Wig!

She looks good...her eclectic style is nice...

NAS - Hip Hop is Dead

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No review on this (I quit during the listening)...For me the best thing about this CD is the cover...Nas if Hip Hop is Dead, would u like the adjoining plot? The title track is nice tho...Maybe I'll like it again with a re-listen.

Tracklist

1. Money Over Bullshit2. You Can't Kill Me3. Carry On Tradition4. Where Are They Now?5. Hip Hop Is Dead [ft. will.i.am]6. Who Killed It?7. Black Republican [ft. Jay-Z]8. Not Going Back [ft. Kelis]9. Still Dreaming [ft. Kanye West]10. Hold Down The Block11. Blunt Ashes12. Let There Be Light [ft. Tre Williams]13. Play On Playa [ft. Snoop Dogg]14. Can't Forget About You [ft. Chrisette Michele]15. Hustlers [ft. The Game & Marsha of Floetry]16. Hope

Jay-Z - Lost Ones (Video

There are much stronger singles...on Kingdom Come...oh well...Video is ok

Beyonce Trying to Squash "Beef" Rumors may have stared an actual BEEF

Beyonce came across as very ARROGANT in this article...you don't have the acting chops OR the voice to play Effie! And we all know u can gain 20 lbs...who are u kidding?

Beyonce Knowles set out to clear up rumors of jealousy over the attention her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson has been receiving. Her plan may have backfired.During a recent interview, a humble Beyoncé said she "knew that the character that I played wasn't the star ... I'm already a star. I already have nine Grammys. Everyone knows I can sing." Beyoncé definitely belts out some beautiful melodies, but when she said, "I wish I could have gained 20 pounds and played Effie," we hear the flip side of her tune. Although most of Beyoncé's comments seemed a little backhanded, she did go on to give props to Hudson by saying, "She did incredible."This interview, meant to defuse the rumored feud, could rekindle the diva dis.

13 Dreamgirls Clips...

I uploaded these to you tube so if u steal my stuff just please refer back to my blog... Anyway enjoy the show! The movie is like Oprah said...SENSATIONAL!!!

Wigs - The girls face some stiff competition and Deena thinks they could use a "gimmick"


Backup? - The girls get offered to sing backup for Jimmy Early


Fake Your Way to the Top - They take the job singing backup as a stepping stone...


Jimmy Belongs to No one - Jimmy gets NEW Management


Lorell is a Woman - Lorell and Effie gush about Love


Deena Will Be Singing Lead - Curtis breaks it down


Dreamgirls - Song Clip


Heavy - Effie wants to shine with her man, and in the group


I Don't Wanna Be Cleopatra - Deena doesn't want in on the movie


Sing My Song Effie - Effie's brother needs Effie to sing "One Night Only"


One Night Only - Effie Sings the hell out of this song!


Listen - Deena make Curtis Listen


Lorell and Jimmy - Lorell wakin up

Eddie Murphy's Life as a Dreamgirl!

In a "Deena Jones" Style type drama Eddie dumps Scary Spice on TV, then shows up to the Dreamgirls premiere with Babyfaces Ex wife...

"So are you happy with her because she's pregnant with your child?" asks the TV interviewer, apparently referring to Brown.
"Now you're being presumptuous because we're not together anymore," Murphy replies. "And I don't know whose child that is until it comes out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir." (Ouch)!

Melanie supposedly learned they were broken up via telephone AFTER some of her friends saw the interview.

Ciara - Her Best Performance to Date

Ciara on the Ellen show 12.5.06...

Get Up is the best (and my personal favorite) off of her CD...but performing this well guarantees I will catch this young lady on tour!! Ciara breaks it DOWN!!!

NEW J.LO - Que Hiciste

This is the OFFICIAL single, the one floating around the internet is a remix (that is sure to get alot of club play). I just love this song but what the F*ck is she saying...Calling on my spanish readers for an interpretation ASAP!

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Danity Kane - Ride For You (Video)

I guess Puff finally realize these girls need a second single...The video looks decent, not the best concept but the colors are wonderful! I love Dawn!

Fantasia - When I see You (Live)

Damn Fantasia Don't Hurt US!!!! She Sings HER natural ASS OFF!!!

The Weekly Top 7

This week the list is not as Heavy! I am feelin GOOD this week, I have new love interests and renewed faith in Life and Love...

7.) Ryan Leslie - Promise Not to Call

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The REAL man behind Cassie...Ryan Leslie gives himself that good synthesized music he gave Cassie, but he actually can sing a lil bit! I am in love with this Song! I said this to someone Last Night..."I promise not to call ya NO MORE" a true F.U. type song!

6.) Black Ty (Tyrese's Rap Alter Ego) Ft. Nicole Wray - The Hustle

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Hot track just glad to hear Nicole...maybe tyrese has a chance as a rapper!

5.) So Excited (Rap Remix) - Janet Jackson ft. Fabulous, Fatman Scoop, Khia and JD

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Its something about Fatman Scoops yelling that change the dynamic of any song, and Fabulous was a nice add...This track is not just FIRE, its BANANAS!!! LOL!

4.) Beyonce - Beautiful Liar

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Why she would leave this track off of B-Day escapes me! It is the type of song I miss her making! Lyrically I am back in love with the other woman (ya'll know Jan is my 1st love) Beyonce, "Aye, lets not kill the karma, Aye, lets not start a fire, Aye Its not worth the drama for a Beautiful Liar" damn I can relate...I had one of those (he was a cancer)...Nice Song!!!

3.) Ciara - I'm Just Me

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I love this track...I can relate even tho I am not as ghetto as ciara...

2.) Minority Report - Jay Z ft. Neyo

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I just love Dre's production on this track its something you hear and instantly know its him. Neyo also lays it down....

1.) Love You I Do - Jennifer Hudson

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This is a gem off of the Dreamgirls Soundtrack! Jennifer is such a good singer, I love this song they wrote for her....It is truly a masterpiece! Its also on the way to getting an Oscar nod like Beyonce's Listen!

Is Beyonce REALLY 32?

Normally I don't post ANYTHING from MediaTakeout cause its usually BS. I find this might be true tho because remember when Destiny's Child Broke up in 2000 the ousted girls said Bee was REALLY 25 so the numbers DO add up! To the left, To the left!

Over the past few weeks, MediaTakeOut.com has received hundreds of emails from people asking us to confirm Beyonce's true age. In an attempt to find the truth, we spoke with dozens of insiders - all of whom believed that Beyonce was being truthful about her age.

But yesterday MediaTakeOut.com received a tip that proved to be explosive. The tipster, who claimed to work for the Texas Department of Health, faxed over what appears to be Beyonce's official birth records. The document (a portion of which is below) shows that a Beyonce Giselle Knowles was born to a Mathew Knowles and Celestine Ann Beyonce on September 4th, 1974. If this document is accurate, that would mean that Beyonce is actually 32 years old.



Beyonce's official biography claims that she was born on September 4th, 1981. It also claims that her mothers maiden name is "Beyince", and not "Beyonce" as the below document shows.

Developing...

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Weekly Poll Results (Ciara's CD)...Did YOUR Vote Count?

I asked the question to u guys how did u like Ciara's CD and you responded...AND overwhelmingly agreed with me...Ciaras cd is just in fact Aiight!

50% said its aiight

30% said it didn't live up to the hype

20% Loved IT!

See the results HERE

This weeks Poll is Which CD will you buy...ALL CD's are on the site for download and listeneing purposes...VOTE away!

Dreamgirls DELUXE CD Review!!!

4 Stars (out of 4) - OVAH!

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Dreamgirls has been called "the gay mans Lord of the Rings" and it truly is! What a treat the Movie is but one of the things that really makes this musical shine is some DAMN good singing. The deluxe version of the soundtrack doesn't let you down when you want to be taken back to those musical moments that stirred your heart in the Theaters!

Now this is a remake so all the songs have a fresh feel too them, the Underdogs did a good job giving new life to these songs!!! There are four new songs that make the CD. Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do" a stirring mid tempo ballad Effie auditions as the Dreams first single. Too me should win an Oscar everyone makes a fuss over listen but this was so powerful and moving not only because in the next scene "Effie" gets turned, but truly because this powerhouse song put me back into an Era I bet if I played this song for someone from that era they'd be like DAMN who is that...and how did i miss this song! Beyonces "Listen" the one chance Beyonce gets to truly shine vocally and she does with a dazzler! "Patience" sung by Murphy/Anika that is a really nice song. Lastly, "Perfect World" by the funny Jackson 5 knockoffs (yawn)!

As with the movie Jennifer stirs the hell out of my soul just with that powerful voice of hers "One Night Only" is my favorite track of the entire soundtrack! Loretta Devine's I miss you old friend is both a testament to the old movie and a touching moment on the screen. When I first saw you gets a new life in the duet with Jamie/Beyonce. "I am changing" actually gave me goosebumps...

There is not a dull moment on this Deluxe edition...even if u haven't seen the movie the soundtrack is a powerful tool that will have u mouthing the hell out of the words when you go to see it! In the song Dreamgirls it says "Dreamgirls will NEVER Leave You". That is so true because they haven't left me yet!!!!

Tracklisting Below:
Disc: 1
1. I'm Lookin' For Something- Performed by Maxi Anderson, Charlene Carmon, 2. Goin' Downtown-Performed by Durrell Babbs, Luke Boyd, Eric Dawkins, 3. Takin' The Long Way Home-Performed by Michael Leon Wooley 4. Move-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose 5. Fake Your Way To The Top-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, 6. Big (Jazz Instrumental) 7. Cadillac Car-Performed by Laura Bell Bundy, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé 8. Steppin' To The Bad Side -Performed by Hinton Battle, Jamie Foxx, 9. Love You I Do-Performed by Jennifer Hudson 10. I Want You Baby -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie 11. Family- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, 12. Dreamgirls -Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni 13. Heavy-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, Anika Noni Rose 14. It's All Over-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé 15. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going -Performed by Jennifer Hudson

Disc: 2
1. I'm Somebody-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose 2. When I First Saw You-Performed by Jamie Foxx 3. Patience-Performed by Eddie Murphy, Keith Robinson, Anika Noni Rose 4. I Am Changing-Performed by Jennifer Hudson 5. Perfect World-Performed by Steve Russell 6. I Meant You No Harm/Jimmy's Rap-Performed by Eddie Murphy 7. Lorrell Loves Jimmy/Family (Reprise)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, 8. Step On Over-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika Noni Rose 9. I Miss You Old Friend-Performed by Loretta Devine 10. Effie, Sing My Song *-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Keith Robinson 11. One Night Only-Performed by Jennifer Hudson 12. One Night Only (Disco)-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, 13. Listen-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles 14. Hard To Say Goodbye-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon Leal, Anika 15. Dreamgirls (Finale)-Performed by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles, 16. Curtain Call 17. Family (End Title)- Performed by Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé 18. When I First Saw You (Duet)-Performed by Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles 19. One Night Only (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Beyoncé Knowles, Sharon 20. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Dance Mix) *-Performed by Jennifer 21. Patience (Composer Demo) *-Performed by Henry Krieger* Bonus

The Billboard Awards...

I'll keep it short...there was only one Performance I wanted to see...JANET! After she did her thing I went and got so drunk I...well u know how it is...lol

She was OK. I am so tired of this "urban" Janet, That performance was a bit underwhelming for me. The pleasure principle part was HOTT but the rest of her performance for me was just like her CD...so un-janet like...I have never seen Janet have an off performance dancing, she shouldn't have to dance like "everyone else", all that popping and etc... is just not what i am used to from her. She was not as precise as she normally is...I was really hoping she would do a 20 YO medley instead of So excited. Also, there was some crappy camera work going on...You couldn't really see everything...like I would have loved to see what was going on when she got on that floor, and stop showing the flippers when Janet is dancing her ass off! Overall tho I enjoyed it because it was Janet. Being in a bar with alot of fags, gave me a little more perspective than I normally get... Janet come back to the fold and embrace the true pop diva you are! See the BBA Performance below


Now remember Janet used to open a show like this? Those were the days...

Update Today....

I have been away from my computer but today expect a super update...covering the BBMA, fantasia's new CD, Dreamgirls Official Soundtrack, My weekly top 7, and lots of other surprises....Also there is a new contributor who will be holding it down in times I am absent. I'll let her make her own intro....

Beyonce Unreleased Track...Pure FIRE

Now this is the Beyonce I fell in love with! This track is crazy, it has a lil Spanish in it...I really think she should have came with this type of heat for B'day!!! Beautiful Liar is lyrically and produced a hell of a lot better than MOST of the songs on B'day...Damn Bee...Download/Listen too it HERE

Beyonce Reedems Listen @ Today show

I wasn't blown away by the perfromance of Listen on the Oprah show, but I am in absolute love with this one in the FREEZING COLD, and has a few vocal imperfections...I love the end!

Upgrade U - Promo

Well if this is the 4th single...which it looks to be...Get Me Bodied or Greenlight will not see the light of day *sigh* those are the two strongest single choices from B'day for me. Upgrade U, should do well tho it get MAD play in the club...What do u think of this as a single choice?

Promo Tracklist

1. Upgrade U (Main)2. Upgrade U (Acapella)2. Upgrade U (Instrumental)

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New Hilarous Show - Starveillance

Check out a clip below from this funny new show coming to E, in 07'. From the hilariously twisted mind of Eric Fogel ("Celebrity Deathmatch"), E! will premiere a new half-hour claymation series that takes a look at pop culture events in a whole new way. Starveillance marries classic claymation and wild imagination while looking at celebrity moments as they might have happened through a slightly warped lens.

Amerie - Take Control Video

Finally, this woman has "taken control" and has a video with a concept! She is looking exceptionally sexy (and a lil thicker like someone been giving her some GOOD lovin)! The scene where she is in garters and stockings is so damn sexy...she is pushing the envelope with this time around. Her CD will be in stores early next year. She also has a mixtape out...If u want it put up let me know.

New Feature: Slick B*tch of the Week - Vaso Shina

This is one SLICK B*tch. To all the crafting queens take note...she has the proper BLUEPRINT, cause she sho' aint goin to jail. I think its time I invested in some courtside Washington Wizards Seats!

Claiming she was Boston Celtic Paul Pierce's girlfriend, professional groupie Vaso Shinas charged $95,000.00 on Paul's American Express Card. Paul filed a police report disputing the charges, denying Vaso was his girl claiming he'd only met her once. You ain't got ta lie, Craig! Investigators found that in fact, Paul not only knew this girl, he'd purchased round trip airline tickets, limos and court side seats for her before. You can watch the newscast here. Also pictures were found of Paul and this girl wearing two
different outfits. They even found pictures of her and LA Clipper Shaun Livingston. And to top it off this message board post below slams her for being a hoe "A lot of athletes have gotten caught by Vaso's scams. Paul's just the first to sue for it. She's stolen from Reggie Bush, Al Harrington, and Tracy McGrady among others. She tried to get close to Allen Iverson but he's to smart for that. Everyone in LA knows all about her schemes and she has a lot of people working with her. She's too dumb to figure out the credit card stuff on her own so one of her two pimps probably helped her with that. I know at one point she was bragging about stealing Paul's jewelry. The shit must have been fake because she had nothing to show for it. But she was talking about how she gave the money she got from athletes to her pimps. For a while she had pictures all over her Myspace of herself sitting courtside with one of her pimps."

Pics of Her with Dummy (Pierce) in 2 different outfits


Pic of her with SEXY LA Clipper Shaun Livingston

"So Excited"...Janet performing @ 8pm at the Billboard Awards

Well you guys know I love Janet Jackson. Make no bones about it she is my favorite, OVER everybody...for some reason she just grabbed me as a child and hasn't let go. And NO its not the type of obsession these young "persons" (i wanted to say queens, but I am tryin to stop sayin that) have with Beyonce and almost wanting to BE her. No you won't see me in the club bouncing, or doing choreography (like the Bee freaks), you will see a quiet admiration shine over my eyes when I see or talk about her that has been 20 years in the making. I love Janet like she is apart of my family. This performance tonight is not a "make or break" (she has had OVER 20 years in the entertainment industry, and she isn't going anywhere) as people are saying...it simply is time for FUN. Enjoy these pics of rehearsals...as I won't be posting right after. I'll be viewing the Awards at The Fireplace in DC...so if u are out and you see me just whisper in my ear "Breathe..."

Quick Announcement

I have decided to write an "online column" every day sort of like Carrie from Sex in the City but from the young gay black perspective...I'll be posting the link sometime today...I am going to do it in another blog because this blog is so relaxed and whimsical...I am really gonna need some feedback on this and Please keep on sending those emails and leaving comments...It means alot.

A.J.

Pretty Ricky's CD Cover

Well it has succeeded in making them all seem "Pretty", even the one with the Dreds. What the hell is up with those "School Band" looking ass jackets! I think the one on the right is soooo sexy I wouldn't mind him being my Late Night Special.