I was "yesssssssssss"ing and "amen" ing like I was in church the entire 60+ minutes of his speech. He's such a good, engaging, well versed speaker. He was so personable had me captured as a believer. I pray he has the positive support and effective strategy to execute all that he said. I'm confident that he will (he's definitely a man with God on his side) after all " WE DO BIG THINGS"
This song screams my being when I'm out and about.
On any given night
Catch me on the floor
Working up a sweat
That's what music's for
I'd rather not explain
For me, it's just usual
(You can really pop it now, drop it now, ain't no stopping now, are you watching now?)
Once I get going I am gone
(You can really pop it now, drop it now, ain't no stopping now, are you watching now?)
I'll keep it going all night long
You know I feel it in my heartbeat
It may feel old to you, but to me it feels new
You know I feel it in my heartbeat
Don't you know, can't you see
When I dance, I feel free
Which makes me feel like the only one (the only one)
That the light shines on
This complicated life
I try to do my best
I always tell myself
It's all just a test
For me it's an escape
Cause dancing makes me feel beautiful
(And I can't pretend, it should never end, let the music play, are you watching now?)
Once I am moving, I'm alright
(You can really pop it now, it should never end, let the music play, cause I'm here to stay)
I'll keep on dancing through the night
You know I feel it in my heartbeat
It may feel old to you, but to me it feels new
You know I feel it in my heartbeat
Don't you know, can't you see
When I dance, I feel free
Which makes me feel like the only one (the only one)
That the light shines on
See my booty get down, right
See my booty get down, right
See my booty get down, right
See my booty get down, right
Uh uh, get down
Uh uh, get down
See my booty get down, right
You probably think I'm crazy
I don't want you to save me
Don't mean to disappoint you
I've never felt so free
If you could stand in my shoes
Then you would feel my heartbeat too
I wish they would play this in the club. It's like an ode to my club dancer. This is exactly how she feels.
I found this to be very interesting. I'm thankful that she shared this and I'm sure people will try to judge her. But it's not her job to care what people think.
This song ever since I've heard it (when Janelle Monae came to Howard and performed and gave a way some Metropolis Suite I The Chase) make me cry every single listen.
It's very operatic. And just like opera draws emotion from you, this song does the same. Usually opera music is sung in the Italian language and the way she sang this song it sounds as if it's some other language other than English. So I looked up the lyrics one day and it just made me cry even more.
I'd just thought I'd share with you guys (for sharing is caring (-: )
I love love love this show. I'm so happy it is back. I definitely did my part in fighting and writing and emailing and commenting and watching for this show to continue filming. And it's here =) *happy dance*
The premiere aired last week 1.11.11 they had 7.7 million record setting viewers. I do have my critiques but I still loved it.
Here's some Kid Fury hilarity on "The Game"
I agree with most of his comments.
* I don't like 15 year old different Brittany (Jason and Kelly's daughter)
* What happened to Rick Fox and Camile aka Stacy Dash
* I don't like Tee Tee getting all dramatic with his acting because he's not an actor he happened to work on the set and he was at the right place at the right time. I need dry humor Tee Tee back
*Kelly needs to pipe down. I'm sure she will though
*Terrance J ummmmmm I'm kind of indifferent. He did pretty good.
*There was a lot of over acting on this 1st episode. You can (or I can) tell that they've been away from their characters for a while. I need for them to really get settled and comfortable in their characters. (I do understand that it's because of the way my Black Entertainment Television Network made them film it smdh)
*I'm highly upset at how they had Tia Mowry (Melanie) in that white dress at the end of the episode looking like that smdh
*Tasha Mack and that Black&Mild lmao smdh
I am though just elated that the show is back and in such a paramount way.....See what Unity does ;-)
I will see you guys there tonight, if not, DON'T BOTHER ME
OMG I can't believe this year is coming to an end. This year I have overcome so much. Although a bit delayed but indeed I'm on the greener side of certain situations.
The numbness of 2009 faded with my courage to feel this year =) I'm no longer the zombie I use to be (applause). Even though now-a-days I'm always shedding tears for dam near everything, just to be able to feel so abundantly enough to cry is huge compared to last year and the year before. I journeyed back to my empathetic self (gift and a curse but I'll take that any day over nonchalant indifference).
This year I created, I changed some lives, and I danced. I gained foresight with clarity and I've decoded some of the chains that have held me back from freedom.
I'm thankful for those I've traveled through this year with. Everyone I hold dear to me has brought value to my life in some way. All Godsends to my spirit, to my mourning, to my happiness. (I could hug and kiss them until the end of time) I take so much pride in all of them.
I'm thankful for those I've had to remove myself from. All are responsible for some of the vital lessons I've learned this year. Helping me to reflect upon myself and teaching me the power of forgiveness. There is no hate, just space ;-) ...........(mucho space for some lol)
lol
I've loved my family so hard this year. Taking the time to really feel how they touch my life. They are my home, my safe space away from the corrupt ass ways of the world. I've seen that and the value in having that so LOUD this year.
I have also continued learning how to value myself. This year I have loved me on a different level. I'm such a freakin WINNER even with my losses I've always won. I've rediscovered why I am so special and that the road less traveled is a royal one that everyone doesn't have to understand. (rare gem) I am ok with myself and most times by myself lol (really) I've become (again) one of my own very best friends. In knowing all of this I am able to respect myself as such.
I'm looking into the New Year with prosperity, movement, LOVE, grace, growth and REFINEMENT ;-)
I plan to be fearless in shinning my light wherever I stand.
So, for those who have been following me on twitter and following my blog you may know that I love 2pac Shakur. Like with so much of me I love his soul smh. more on him
In the spirit of Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima), I came across this interview.
Today is the 3rd day of Kwanzaa!Ujima meaning collective work and responisbility. The word responsibility is so relevant. I take full responsibility for myself and my actions. I also take the responsibility to educate people especially my ladies of my positive findings on this yellow brick road that I'm on. I'm all about each one teach one. But......................... after I have made you aware, you are no longer my responsibility. I've done my part. I cannot fight other people's battles and I cannot make the horse drink from the fountain of knowledge once I've given them the map =/. I am a very loyal team player but at the end of the day (lol) I am directly responsible for myself. (and my sisters because I am indeed my sisters' keeper ;-) )
You guys it's one of my favorite times of the year (despite this ratchet cold weather :-/). Although it's freezing in many places I feel so warm with love and family. Today marks the celebration of God's gift to us. For that I am forever thankful.
Take the time today to think of those who may be lonely on this day. Say a little prayer for them.
I hope you get everything on your wish list this year =) and if you don't please don't be a brat. I will personally send you a lump of coal! LOL
Anyway,
Yall be good for goodness sake lol. Enjoy this day in the name of it's purpose. And don't forget to tell someone you love them.
I'm sure you all have probably already seen Keri Hilson's new video for the song "The Way You Love Me"................... O_o
A little background on my feelings about Keri:
Ok so I really don't like the image (her the artist that comes across outside of her lyrics and voice laid down on a track. What I see of her, and not her physical looks because she's beautiful) of Keri Hilson she's pretty corny to me as far as her image is concerned (As a singer/songwriter I do like her, although I liked her much more as that before she created this image and really broke out into the music industry as a solo act). She's corny to me because she tries so very hard to make almost every thing sexy. I think the effort that she puts into trying to portray sexy is what annoys me. To me sexy is something that should be pretty effortless. Subjects and themes that don't call for sex appeal she's either putting on the 'sexy face' or grinding and winding.
The only reason I was a tad bit excited to see this video is because it's Ms. LaurieAnn Gibson's Directorial Debut. And I love her as an artist. I love her passion, discipline, zeal, choreography, and urgency for performing and showmanship (esp when it comes to dance).
So as I began to watch I had a smile on my face thinking "Yay! this has a storyline. There's a little skit. I get some acting. I see JoJo and I think I saw Hillary Duff way way in the background trying to get her dirty girl on lol #FTW", I say in my head. As soon as the beat dropped my eyes were then violated =/. There were so many got dam crotch shots, while she was half nude smh. She lol danced so hard/vulgar/wild that at one point she looked like a drunk white girl with no rhythm that happened to be on beat. (read carefully) lmao. But really, A HOT FUNKY FIERY MESS! "It looked like It smelled" lmao said by my sister. I wasn't able to appreciate the art of the filming and editing, nor the storyline. There was no real story. It was a mockery.
After I watched with my sisters and we began expressing the way we felt, we started to compare the video to other music video's we felt were sexy but still didn't go that far.
The intensity level will gradually build.
yall know I had to put this in here
One of the sexiest video's I've ever seen
so you know I had to post this right after lol
Janet is the epitome of sexy universally hands down. (that's why she's my wife ;-) lol). But as far as directing and film is concerned. There is an artistic approach to these video.
As we proceed......
I'm putting this I guess for the lyrical content (she's talking about her poom poom) yea I'm reaching lol I just wanted to see Bey so here's a treat.
But even here there is still a flirt and tease.
Ok now really back to our scheduled production for real.
Now this was raunchy but alt least there was a build up dang, some four play to the eyes. which softened the vulgarity. And you can still appreciate the art in the film making with the different angles and shots.
*side-note* I really don't care for kissing in video's. To me it's unnecessary and non creative. There are too many other ways to achieve that image with music and film but, in this video there was still a build up/a little four play even some charm by Chris before the vulgarity.
(I know Kenny is gonna love this lol check out her blog)
Now Ciara is not my favorite artist at.all. but this video doesn't offend me. And I put this in here to compare they lyrical content and the dancing. There is still a little finesse there.
This chick done jumped off a cliff. Vixen gone wrong. And I know Lauri-Ann is all for empowering women but this to me is a submissive ass video. And please don't get me wrong I am all about sexy, sassy choreography as I create and perform it myself, there just has to be a balance and this video is off the deep end. The lyrics! WTF lol I'm going to assume she wrote them because she's a songwriter, but the shyt sounds like her brain got tired. No Hate! It just looks like a cry to maintain relevance =/. It's so very unfortunate because I think she's a pretty good talent.
So after all that jazz I came across this............
Lawwwwwwwwwwwd Hammercy smh
Pro's: He's promoting safe sex as did Janet in Anytime Anyplace, there was a build up. Loved the Kanye track in the beginning (S/O to Heartbreak & 808's). And I just love his voice.
Did he really have to go soft porn though (as necolebitchie coined it)?!?!!? O_o
