Happy Holidays!

What a joyous and festive time for all!

I'm just so so so so HAPPY! Can't you tell?

It's that special time of year when families get together and celebrate the birth of baby Jesus, the festival of lights in Jerusalem, or whatever it is that we Black Americans are supposed to be celebrating for Kwanzaa.

Princess KimmyKin's shows my exact state of emotions during this holiday season. I'm so overwhelmed I could ugly cry.

Take a quick breather from all of your shopping, family time and ugly crying to check out new (free!!!!) music from Lykkie Li, The Weeknd, new videos from Drake, Stalley and Rihanna and a last minute budget friendly shopping guide

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I Have A Confession

I like Drake.

I know what you're thinking...who cares? Well, that was a big step for me.I fought jumping on the Drake bandwagon for years now.

Blame it on the ex-boyfriend that resembles him and ignites a blood boiling rage anytime I think of him. But it's not Drake's fault that he comes from the same 'Al B. Sure wavy haired' tribe that my former beau is a part of.

No, I will stop rolling my eyes at his painfully charming and articulate interviews. I will stop gritting my teeth when he talks about his close relationship to his mother and I will quit screaming in a fit of terror every time he ruins a perfectly good hook by singing on it (no I won't that's a lie. Miguel needs some burn, hire him the next time you feel compelled to set an R&B mood)

So yes, I like Drake. It feels so good to say... let's be clear though, I'm not on the bandwagon. Baby steps. He's still not completely THERE for me yet. I'm not riding with 'Trust Issues' Drake. Keep em.

But this Drake?... yes please.

Drake ~ Headlines (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

I Can't Stand This Woman...

I can't stand how GORGEOUS she is. I can't stand how AMAZING her performances are, and I can't how POWERFUL/ANGELIC her voice is.

More importantly...I can't stand how PERFECT her videos always are.

Check out what Queen Bey is serving us with her newest visual delight, the 'Countdown' video.

*Thought I was a hater for a second didn't cha?* ;-)

New Rihanna- We Found Love

The World Wide Interwebs are all a-buzz because of the newly released Rihanna track titled 'We Found Love'...

It only took me about a minute to listen and get the gist...Dance music is here to stay.

What's your take? Have you found love with this Rihanna song?

For more info on the sultry Bajan songtress follow her @Rihanna and while you're at it follow yours truly @DeadBrokeBourge

Miguel- Quickie

Very Sexy song. Sexy Sexy video...

Except for the fact that he looks every bit of 11 years old.

Is this life?...

I went hard on J-Lo on my last post, but this...

My anger won't even allow me to comment.

To be fair, and perfectly honest, I'm biased. I'm prejudice against any and every rap/club dance song. I hate it. (There's always an exception...or 2)

I am a strict and very critical fan of Hip-Hop and Rap music. My musical soul is that of an old hustler on a street corner in Harlem. It doesn't have to all be 'Murda Murda, Gunz, Drugs and Bitches' but please for the love of Ghostface God, have a balance of what is being played on mainstream media.

This is not to attack LMFAO (yeah it is, I used their asses as an example because they make my blood boil the most) but I honestly can't take this anymore.

It's not just the Boogie Nights disco rhymers that get thrown shade, it's the Glue Sniffing MCs that spark my fury. Has anyone else seen this?

 

My instant reaction was...

But who am I? Everyone has the right to like the music they like and choose the artists they support and listen to. I just wish I didn't feel like I was losing braincells listening to it with you.

J-Lo is Gorgeous...

I wanted to be nice before I gauged your eyes out and made your ears bleed at this awkward fright fest of an over-budgeted, over-hyped waste of time commercial that doubles as a pointless music video for this cacophony of sound they call a song.

So if you're in the market for a Fiat, some fine Tous jewelry or have a hankering for a shot of Crown Royal Black take a gander.(actually, gulp down the whole bottle of Crown. It'll make the pain more bearable)

At least before your eyes explode and sizzle down your cheek bones your last vision will be that of the stunning Mrs. Anthony Miss Lopez. Unfortunately the last thing you'll hear will sound like a wild Moose mating call.

Free Music!

If any of you are fans of The Dream or just free music in general, here's a link to the singer's free internet album released yesterday as announced on his twitter page ( @MrTeriusNash)

The Dream's Latest Album Cover

The album, titled '1977' has 11 tracks which includes the standout "Wake Me When It's Over"

This latest effort from the self-proclaimed "Love King" also includes guest appearances from (not so) Big Sean, Pharrell Williams and an introduction to his new protege Casha (might this be the same Casha that was on Yung Berg's single "The Business" a few years back? Hmmmm)

To get your free download click the link below:
http://radiokillarecords.com/
Oh, and hurry! Apparently Def Jam records is not feeling Mr. Radio Killa's generosity. He said that they are trying to shut it down... 

Mid-Day Dance Break

...because you all know we need one.

Hope everyone reading this is having a great day. Let's all get down with our bad selves just because it's Wednesday! Do we need any other reason to celebrate?...Nope. Don't think so.

Check back for more posts this evening! :)

'Scrawberry'...

I'll never forgive myself for laughing so hard when Charlamagne from the Power 105 morning show in New York called her "the face of the young struggle" to her face!


Maybe posting this video and saying that she's actually a decent rapper will keep me from having a seat next to his in Hell... *fingers crossed*

Amel Larrieux- For Real

One of my favorite female vocalists. From her 2005 album Bravebird.

Enjoy

The King of R&B

... hahaha, just kidding.

Say what you want, but don’t front, he was THE MAN back in the day.

I freaking love this cat.

P.S. Happy Friday

Stormy Weather...

Happy Friday. It's a dreary day of rain in the forecast for LA today... but for some reason, I love it. My spirit needs the downpour.

It's gonna be a good weekend folks, because I said so...

Enjoy this classic performance by Ms. Lena Horne. It's perfect the perfect mellow groove for a rainy day.

New Corinne Bailey Rae!

she performed her new song 'Closer' on Ellen today.

Glad to see her back. She sounds and looks beautiful.

Her new album 'The Sea' came out on Tuesday, January 26. If it's anywhere near as good as her first one, it's definitely worth the purchase.

Whoa...Kelis, What Happened?!

 Read more after the jump...

Fever Ray: ummm....she's interesting.

Read more about this one of kind personality after the break.

Another cool sound...

Have you heard of Anjulie?... her album came out a while ago, but I'm just now hearing about her. I like her sound. She's kinda got that Lily Allen hip-hop and jazz thing going.

check out her vid...



I bought her album off of Amazon, and thus far I'm pretty impressed.

To find out more about Anjulie, visit her website: http://www.anjuliemusic.com/

Chh-Ch-Check It Out...

Introducing Sibley. She's dope...
I'm usually not too keen on female MCs. They're either too hood or too raunchy, but I think I might be feeling Miss Sibley's style...
Here's her video called Dis Record. Not quite sure who she's dissin' but it's cool nonetheless.






... for more of Sibley's music check out her myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sibleyk

Am I alone?...

I dont get it....

I mean, I get it (art, creative, fashion, individuality)...

But really?....


someONE tell me what I'm missing...

OH Lenny...

Everything about this makes me Love you...