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!