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I feel like I talk about Beyonce too much on here. I'm not a Beyonce hater. I'm a fan. It just so happens that she is one of the biggest stars in the world. Having people talk about you comes with the terrority whether it is good or bad. On the eve of the re-release of "B'day" and her video anthology, Beyonce's camp has gone on a rampant rampage. They have taken legal action against sites, blogs, or any illegal distribution of her videos. All the videos from the dvd have made their way onto the net. Sites such as beeworld and foxboogie.com were shut down supposedly for having the vids up. I even read that a pending lawsuit against youtube is in the works! I don't know how true or serious this is. To the fellow bloggers who do read this blog, you might want to consider taking any Beyonce affliated videos/songs down immediately.

Usher confirmed the rumors of his impending marriage on mtv.com. He is getting married this fall to longtime girlfriend, Tameka Foster. Interestingly enough his next album will be released around the same time. Publicity stunt anyone? We all remember the publicity stunt Confessions was. Joss Stone had some unflattering words for Christina Milian during a recent interview. She referred to Milian as a stripper with a bad reputation. Joss knows she got nerve to talk about anyone. Her business was recently put on front street by Dallas Austin. Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? Rihanna's new single "Umbrella" feat. Jay-Z has leaked! The upcoming album entitled "Good Girl Gone Bad" will be released June 5, 2007. What better way to celebrate your newfound bad-ness by having your rumored lover on your debut single. I won't be posting the new Rihanna single. I assume you all have it already. If anyone wants it, I will put it up. Meanwhile enjoy the cur...

MTV's formerly Making The Band has been retitled Making The Baby. What brings the unexpected title change? A certain cast member from on MTB is apparently with child. Who is the cast member in question? None other than Danity Kane group member, Aubrey. Who's the daddy? Hmm....take a guess! Diddy!?!? I kid you not! This is the new rumor that is starting to circulate as I type this. It is shocking news, then again it is not. It is a common practice for producers to mess around with the artists. Joss Stone/Christina Aguilera/Dallas Austin anyone? If this shocking news proves true, it will add to an already long list of infamous hookups among groups. Dallas Austin worked closely with TLC, very closely indeed. Dallas and Chili have a 7 year old child together. The relationship even threatened to break up TLC at their peak. I will do a follow-up on this story. I will also expound on some infamous hook ups among producers/groups in an upcoming post.

April is going to be a big month for Beyonce. She is re-releasing "B'day" and the video anthology dvd. Both are going to be huge. MTV has devoted a week's worth of video viewing on MTV Jams in April. Beyonce is also touring the next few months. She will be touring in the U.S. from July to September. She will also be releasing a live album at year's end. And next year a new solo album lol. This woman doesn't slow down. The breakdown is coming y'all! Stay tuned!

Supposedly Olivia has been dropped from G-Unit. I don't know how true it is at presstime. Reportedly the G-Unit comrades had been making sexual advances at Olivia. She could no longer take the sexual harrassment and bounced. I liked Olivia when she was signed to J Records. She has the song called "Bizounce." How many of y'all remember that? Ever since she signed with G-Unit, I disliked her. She came off as too cocky because she ran with 50. Look at them goons now. They can barely sell records, and they abuse children. What kind of fuckery is this? lol

I rented the movie "The Return" a few nights ago. The movie stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Grudge 1 and 2). I decided to watch it earlier tonight. Boy what a snooze fest! It was so boring that I just cut it off. I didn't even finish watching the movie as of yet. I don't even know if I'm going to. Ths movie made me wanna "return" the DVD fast! Thumbs down! No wonder why this movie only took in 3 million at the box office, if that.

Ciara - Addicted Talib Kweli - Niggas Lie Alot (This Is Why I'm Hot-Mims Diss) Mike Jones feat. Bun B & Snoop Dogg - My 64 Cassidy feat. Beanie Sigel & Fabolous - You Already Know Joe Budden - Last Real Nigga Alive (Jim Jones/Dipset Diss) Ja Rule - Styles On 'Em Gucci Mane feat. Jadakiss - Dribble Bone Thugs feat. Akon - I Tried Timbaland feat. 50 Cent & Tony Yayo - Come and Get Me 8Ball & MJG feat. Yung Joc - Clap On Make sure you go back to January and February archives as the links should still be active. You may find song(s) you've been looking for.

Tony Yayo has been arrested. 50 Cent has been detained. The charge? If you haven't heard already, Yayo and 50 assaulted a 14 y/o boy. The 14 y/o boy is the son of Jimmy Rosemond. Interestingly enough Jimmy Rosemond is Game's manager! Apparently the G-Unit comrades saw the youngster wearing a "Czar" t-shirt. Czar is in reference to Rosemond's management company. These guys have completely lost it. The G-Unit vs. Game saga lives on. In other news Young Buck and Game apparently patched things up. Is 50 gonna be done with Buck? Only time will tell.

Vanessa Williams recently received her star on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame. Vanessa is the most successful Miss America winner in the history of the pageant. She has made successful albums, movies, and infomercials. One of the featured songs today is by Vanessa Williams. It is entitled "Happiness." It is produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis(Janet Jackson). The song samples Nu Shooz I Can't Wait. Ever heard that? Vanessa Williams - Happiness P. Diddy & The Family - Where's Sean Ludacris - Coming 2 America Ludacris - Saturday Prince - Adore Jay-Z feat. Ja Rule & Amil - Can I Get A Jay-Z feat. Beanie Sigel & Amil - Do It Again Jay-Z feat. JD - Money Ain't A Thang *NEW* Marques Houston - Excited - bonus track from new album Notorious BIG feat. R. Kelly - Fucking You Tonight

Missing out on a court date has led to a warrant for Foxy Brown's arrest. This woman wants to go to jail...really bad! She just can't stay out of trouble. I think she is trying to follow in Kim's footsteps by doing some time. This is really sad. And I call myself a fan. Man oh man! Well I hope she goes to jail, since she wants to go so bad!

I did it all by myself. Well most of it. The layout is borrowed (as was the last one) but the info is the same for the most part. Let me know?!?

Rapper Shawnna (in all her drunken rage) revealed that she is no longer apart of 3Some. 3Some consists of Remy Ma and Jacki-O. Rah Digga is rumored to join the group. We shall see. Shawnna also revealed that her and Ludacris are doing a collabo album. The album will be in stores this summer! (yeah right) Why did Shawnna leave 3Some? She said she can't get down with females in a closed environment. She went on to show love to both Remy, Jacki, and other female rappers. Shawnna also said she about to make Luda grow his hair back out. How 'bout that?!? They about to take it back to "lick..lick...lick" a reference to "What's Your Fantasy."

Rapper Jacki O is known as the madam of Miami. (Every rapper has to have a title these days huh?) She recently joined forces with Remy Ma and Shawnna for a group collabo album. The group's name is 3Some. I have an exclusive Jacki O mixtape that was released last year. The mixtape boasts collabos with B.G. among others. Jacki can be best described as a throwback Lil' Kim. Jacki rhymes about boasting, sex, money, betrayal, etc. There are a few disses aimed at Foxy in response to their altercation. Check it out if your interested. It will be here for a limited time only. Jacki-O - Free Agent Mixtape

It looks like Kanye West and Chris Brown won't have that beef I predicted. Both artists' upcoming albums were titled, Graduation. Kanye is still using the title as far as I know. Chris Brown, however has changed his album title to "Exclusive." The album will be in stores later this year. He is said to be improving on all levels. Those levels including vocally, musically, and lyrically. He is also about to tour with none other than Beyonce.

Tyra - Still In Love Trick Daddy - Suckin Fuckin Teairra Mari feat. Memphis Bleek - Make A Girl Feel Good Remix Stephanie Mills - I Feel Good All Over Scarface - In Cold Blood Scarface - On My Block Notorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy & Busta Rhymes - Victory P. Diddy feat. Faith Evans & 112 - I'll Be Missing You P. Diddy feat. The Lox, Lil' Kim & The Notorious B.I.G. - It's All About The Benjamins (Remix) P. Diddy & The Family - Bad Boys 4 Life Diddy - Diddy Ludacris - Southern Hospitality Ludacris - What's Your Fantasy Ludacris feat. Trina, Shawnna, and Foxy Brown - What's Your Fantasy Remix Ludacris - Welcome To Atlanta I will post more songs soon. Be on the lookout.

It has been a whole week since starting my new classes. It is definitely a lot of work. I am spending about 15 hours in the lab each week. I took Fri. and Sat. off to relax. I went to a house party Sat. night, and it was quite wild! My friend's mother had a bday party, and a lot of their family was there. There were three fights that night! Man it went down! They damn near tore the damn house up. I told my friend that they probably won't be having any more parties at house anytime soon. All in all there was plenty of laughter, drinks, food, and drama. Isn't that what parties are all about? Do you recall any of me mentioning anything about a workout plan? Maybe I did. Maybe I didn't. I can't recall. Anyway I cut out pop(soda), candy, cakes, and cookies. Supposedly if you cut these four things for two weeks, you feel a difference. After the two weeks, you won't care to have any of the aforementioned things. We will see how true that is. It has been a whole week si...

Lloyd revealed in a recent Billboard interview, "Get It Shawty" was originally for Usher. Could you imagine Usher singing that? I can. Ironically the song was produced by Usher's brother, J-Lack. It is always interesting to learn random facts about songs. Another interesting revelation has come to surface. R&B singers Fantasia and Monica have recorded the same song. The song is entitled "No Stoppin." It features and is produced by none other than Missy Elliott. There is also a (fanmade) version of the song featuring both vocalists. I couldn't decide which version I liked better. I finally decided the combined vocals was the best. I am not going to post the songs here. You can click on this LINK to hear the song(s). I also have an exclusive song by Mario. I have posted the song a long time ago (for anyone who has been visiting long enough). The song is called "Who." I am not sure where this is from. It is indicated in the song that it is a part...

Cheri Dennis - Showdown - not a new track but possibly a song on her upcoming album. Tyrese - Didn't Mean To Like You - not sure but this may be the 2nd single off his album. Rene & Angela - No How, No Way - a throwback slow jam from the famed duo. *NEW* Lloyd - Take You Home - very hot song from his new album. 50 Cent - Wanksta Adina Howard feat. Michael Speaks - You Don't Have To Cry - remake of Rene & Angela hit. Angie Stone - No More Rain (In This Cloud) Jay-Z - Girls, Girls, Girls Jay-Z feat. DMX - Money, Cash, Ho's Jay-Z feat. UGK - Big Pimpin' Jay-Z feat. Amil & Jaz-O - Jigga What, Jigga Who Lil' Scrappy feat. Sean Paul(Youngbloodz) & E-40 - Oh Yeah Ludacris - Move Bitch Ludacris - Roll Out

I have been busy becoming familiar with my new courses as well as my current one. I will be updating very soon. How soon? Just continue to visit and you'll find out! ;-)

I got a busy week ahead of me. I start two new classes this week. I'm starting a new workout plan. I have to meet with my advisor as well. I plan on taking summer classes. I believe there are only five more classes left to take. I plan on graduating this December, so you can imagine the excitement. I'm just ready to get out of school and move on to the next phase of my life. Despite my busy week(s) ahead there will still be major updates. I have plenty of music to share in the coming days and weeks. Thanks again to everyone who visits here regularly. I also want to shout-out some good friends of mine, and they are as follows: Cliffy, Marc, Lucy Goosey, April, Ty, and Karen. I know you all are reading this! I hope you all remembered to turn forward your clocks! And contrary to popular belief my computer's clock did respond to the time change(on it's own).

I have the Bow Wow - Fresh Azimiz remix posted twice. I will be leaving them as is. Using either link will work fine.

Akon - Don't Matter *NEW* Brandy - Just Like Tommy *NEW* Fantasia - Said I Wouldn't *NEW* Joss Stone - Proper Nice *NEW* LeToya - Nothing For Me Slim Thug & Boss Hog - Recognize A Playa 112 - Smile 112 - Pleasure & Pain Avant - 4 Minutes Avant feat. Shawnna & Bone Thugs - 4 Minutes (Collipark Remix) Bow Wow feat. R. Kelly - Flirt Bow Wow feat. Mike Jones - Fresh Azimiz Remix

Love him or hate him. 50 Cent may be G-Unit's saving grace. G-Unit's reign at the top was short-lived. It is in no way in comparison with Cash Money or No Limit's dominance years ago. 50 is currently working on his upcoming album, "Before I Self Destruct" due sometime in 2007. 50 is said to be exploring a more softer and gentler side. I have compiled a list of songs from 50. The highlighted songs can be downloaded. Enjoy! 50 Cent feat. Nate Dogg - 21 Questions 50 Cent feat. Olivia - Candy Shop 50 Cent - Disco Inferno 50 Cent - Many Men 50 Cent - P.I.M.P. 50 Cent - In My Hood 50 Cent - Just A Lil' Bit 50 Cent feat. Tony Yayo - My Toy Soldier 50 Cent feat. Game, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, & Young Buck - Hate It Or Love It Remix 50 Cent - This Is 50

I want to take this time to clear up a few things. A statement was made that I now wish to retract. I made a mention of having an exclusive interview with a local rap artist. The interview is still a go, but we have decided to wait. Why? He wants to provide you all with an exclusive audio to go with the interview. I think that is a very good idea. Be on the lookout for the upcoming interview real soon. If you are looking for any particular songs, check the archives. The song links in the January and February archives should still be active. *NEW* Alicia Keys - Sweet Music *NEW* Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar *NEW* Eve - Fire *NEW* Ja Rule - Gangsta's Paradise *NEW* Monica - So In Love *NEW* Paul Wall feat. Trina - Free *NEW* Saigon feat. Game & B.G. - Pain In My Life Remix *NEW* Rich Boy feat. Andre 3000, Murphy Lee, Game, & Jim Jones - Throw Some D's Remix Ciara - Crazy Fergie feat. Ludacris - Glamorous Aaliyah - Never No More Aaliyah - I Refuse Bow Wow feat. M...

This is recent pic of me at work. I work in a school cafeteria for my university. I have worked there for 2 years now. It is an ok job. I can't complain too much at this point. Actually I could. I will spare you all though. I decided to post (another) pic because we normally don't see the bloggers who run the various blogs. A lot of the bloggers might be too ashamed to show their faces. I am not sure. It is merely an assumption.

My spring break doesn't start 'til next week, but it began today. Work is shut down for break, and I don't have class on Fridays. Technically my last day was Thursday as far as class is concerned. I want to get some things accomplished during break. I have done a lot of procrastinating regarding school mostly. I am gonna get some school work done. I also plan on joining a gym. I am going to go on a workout plan for the month of March (but not right now). More details on that later!

We are in the third month of the new year. Spring will be here this month, and I can't wait. Winter really had me down. It is starting to get warm here, and I hope it stays that way. The new month will bring some changes and exclusive things. I do plan on changing the layout slightly to commemorate with the arrival of Spring. I also have an exclusive interview with a local upcoming rapper right out of my hometown of Toledo, OH. I will be introducing you to him very soon. Be on the lookout for that and the various changes. And how could I forget? There will be more downloads on the way as well.

A lot can happen in 28 days. This can be said for the month of February. We said goodbye to Anna Nicole Smith, and we were shocked by Tim Hardaway's homophobic tirade. Here is the list of various headlines throughout February: Toni Braxton refiles lawsuit against ex-manager, settles in court. Paris Hilton uses the n-word. Game pleads not guilty to police impersonation. Game and Young Buck's near altercation in Las Vegas. Brandy hires new rep after fatal car crash. Tyra Banks confronts media about her weight gain. DMX arrested for the 508th time. Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39. Ray J sex tape preview leaks. R. Kelly hospitalized. Paula Abdul sued over reality show. Mariah Carey appears on the cover of Playboy. Jadakiss indicted on gun, drug charges. Foxy Brown arrested for battery, violates probation. Tim Hardaway is sued and goes on a homophobic tirade. Jamie Foxx sued by stylist. Britney Spears shaves her head bald, rehab, and attacks paparazzi. Nicole Richie charged with DUI. M...