*Update* Now, that I’ve gotten to actually enjoy the video myself I can only say the following. I loved it. This video goes back to what music videos use to be all about-imaginative, visual delights that keep you intrigued from start to finish. The dancing was inventive (and reminiscent of “Thriller”), the acting from Gaga and Beyoncé was refreshingly sarcastic and witty and the visuals were a cinematographers dream. Lady Gaga usually has very crazy and out-there videos, and this one is no different. Great job.

Thoughts?

Cj…

Here’s the video for Teairra Mari’s “Sponsor”

Surprisingly the clip is very polished. It’s a simple video that does what it needs to do for the song and has a nice small twist at the end. I hope this does wonders fro Teairra and the single can continue to pick up because she deserves it. Sucks that Gucci couldn’t be in the video though.

Thoughts?

Cj..

MESHworthy chicks are a sweet mystery. They are candy to the eye while also being provocatively exciting. They are elegantly flawed and effortlessly stylish. Always the object of desire, a MESHworthy chick is admired and hated all at once. Ladies, are you one?

Well, an undeniably MESHworthy chick is talented actress and future mother to my children Zoë Saldana. Yes, I do a post about her nearly every month, but I can’t help it. She’s captivating and her beauty intrigues me. It doesn’t hurt that she is fly and takes risk with her fashion or the fact that she is just plain sexy.

Check out some photos from MESHworthy chick Nicki Minaj’s Fader Magazine shoot.

I’ll never forget how I thought she was a imitation Lil’ Kim when I first heard of her….Oh, how she has changed my mind.

MESHworthy and Oscar worthy (winning!) Mo’Nique did the damn thing and MESH. is proud…Congrats! (Also congrats to Geoffrey Fletcher for being the first African American screenwriter to win an Academy Award).

Here’s until the next batch of the MESHworthy women in life.

Cj..

It is incredibly hard to believe that the Grammy nominated ‘it’ boy rapper Drake is just releasing his first single for his debut album. I want his publicist. He is already a big name in the game and has yet to drop his debut Thank Me Later. His debut single (although he has had plenty of other singles) is called “Over” and is a great opener for his album. Filled with live instruments, the Boi-1Da produced track has Drake doing his trademark mix of rapping and singing. I like it and can see it doing very well (I mean it’s Drake afterall).

[Download Here]

“Oh that’s right….I’m doing me!”

Thoughts?

Cj..

“Rude Boy” is perhaps the best track off Rihanna’s current effort Rated R. The fun song is infectious and the island feel is natural for Rihanna and her vocals. Here’s a fun performance of the song at the Echo Awards. The robots in it are interesting haha.

Her performance abilities keep on improving, good for her.

Cj..

Teairra Mari’s “Sponsor” just might be the break she needs to push her career back into motion. I have been jamming the tracks for several months now and it’s good to see it is starting to do well on the charts. The video for the single will be releasing soon but until then check out the behind the scenes clip.

Cj..

*Warning: Crack music is in this post*

Admittedly, when I saw the track listing for Usher’s album Raymond vs. Raymond (releasing March 26th) had a song called “Mars vs. Venus”, I raised my eyebrow. I couldn’t help but to immediately think of Jay-Z’s “Venus vs. Mars”. So when I discovered that the track leaked, my curiosity nearly forced me to give it a listen. I’m so glad I did. The song is amazing. I won’t talk to much about it, just download it.

Although it has mostly been leaked, Usher’s album is shaping up to be a really great effort. I can’t wait to get my hand on the entire disc. I’m not sure he will ever have another Confessions, but Raymond vs. Raymond will be another great disc from the R&B superstar.

[Download Here]

THOUGHTS?

Cj..

Sade has the number one album in the country. She also has snagged the cover of the April issue of Ebony Magazine.

She looks gorgeous.

Cj..

Marsha Ambrosius is a rare gem. Her vocals are so soft and inspiring while her music sings to the heart. If you didn’t already know she is going solo leaving behind her Floetry days. Her debut album will be titled Late Nights & Early Morning and releases at the end of this year. Here’s a treat for Marsha lovers…her short and sweet mixtape Yours Sincerely.

[Download Here]

Cj..

The Love Experience and Love Behind the Melody are effortlessly soulful masterpieces from singer Raheem DeVaughn. They both spoke to a sincere and organic form of R&B. They both had their own identities yet fit the mastermind of Raheem’s artistry. They both are two of my favorite albums.

A lot of people aren’t aware that next week Raheem will be releasing his third studio album The Love & War Masterpiece (March 2). I must admit I am very apprehensive about the album. I’m not a fan of most of the leaks I’ve heard including his current single “Bulletproof” though I must keep faith in Raheem DeVaughn’s artistry. I am previewing the album now and there are some promising tracks and I will just have to wait until hearing the entire album to determine if it lives up to its predecessors. I will try to give a full review for this one and I hope Raheem brings it, the man truly creates magic with his music.

Are you guys interested in Raheem DeVaughn’s next album?

Cj..

One of my favorite song-writers/artists/producers The Dream has released his first single to be lifted off his upcoming LoveKing album. The song (titled “LoveKing”) is classic Dream-and I am not complaining. I was apprehensive when the beat first kicked in but my worries vanished as the song got into the heart of it. With his trademark off-the-wall lyrics and addictive production, “LoveKing” serves as a pleasant start to the material expected from the album. I am a Dream fan, Love/Hate and Love Vs. Money were amazing and cohesive efforts so I expect the same from the third installment.

[Download Here]

Cj..

Wait what happen to Beyoncé’s hiatus? With her upcoming video with Lady Gaga for “Telephone” and now this video for Alicia Keys’s “Put It In a Love Song” she will still be in the lime light….and I’m not complaining whatsoever. She works so damn hard.

Anyways here are some pics from the set of the “Put It In a Love Song” vid.

Looks like it’s set in Brazil and will be a winner.

Bring it A….and B….haha.

Cj..

The rasp-jazz songstress, Erykah Badu, takes us back to her musical roots with this captivating new single. The highly-anticipated “Window Seat” from her upcoming album New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh is just the soothing cut I’ve been waiting to hear from her. The lyrics are executed perfectly alongside its smooth production. I wasn’t a huge fan of New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, so hopefully this is reflective of what to expect from the sequel. The album is expected to drop on March 30th.

[ Erykah Badu - Window Seat ]

Aisha

It’s Black & Gold day. So you already know what I want to happen today.

Cj..

I wasn’t able to catch last night’s BET Honors, but I heard it was a smash hit. A couple of my friends were actually in attendence and told me that from the taping it was the best award show that BET has had to date. I’ve seen some clips here and there on the internet, but this one I’m about to post truly brightened my day. Singer, Kim Burrel (one of Whitney Houston’s favorites), paid tribute to Whitney with the song “I Believe In Miracles“. It was an amazing rendition, and Whitney couldn’t stay in her seat. I got chills listening to Kim sing and watching Whitney’s reaction. You’ve got to see for yourself!

I can’t wait until I catch the next airing of the show, that was enough to have me fiending for more.

*I know I’ve been gone for a minute, but I’m back ya’ll !

Aisha

Promotional cover for the upcoming New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh

The “maybe” is hilarious. She’s serious about not releasing it if it leaks prematurely.

Cj..

Album of the Year goes to….

That is all.

Cj..

Drake covers February/March issue of Complex Magazine.

Interview [Here].

Cj..

They really know how to grow up don’t they?

The Rudy’s and Ashley’s of our favorite sitcom’s of the 80’s and 90’s really do know how to go from adorable character to sexy adult right before our eyes. Tatyana Ali is mostly known for her role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air but is returning back to television in Martin Lawrence’s new comedy sitcom Love That Girl (airing now on TV ONE). I don’t know about the show, but I can say that Tatyana does a great job at being sexy on the cover of MAMI Magazine. Peep the images below.

Pound sign SEXY

Cj..

M.I.A is back friends.

Her new project has been kept pretty much a secret so the drop of this new song and accompanying video is a great surprise for her fans.

Nice.

Cj..