Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Quote 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Some people claim I'm Conceded or have a "Big Ego"that's some Bullshit, I have great self confidence. My self confidence is just bigger then theirs. Marcus Garvey once wrote " If you have no confidence in self you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence you have won even before you have started". I win.LoL.......

Quote 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there. Marcus Garvey

Friday, July 3, 2009

Hours pass By 4 tha soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I think of u in arms and what it would be like 2 make love I think of u raising my SEED and what they'd be made of I think of how alone I was before u came 2 be I think of the joy I felt when u said u thought of me I'm pround 2 be the heart u choose 2 make a fiend Hours pass by and cupid cries until we meet again Dedicated to Me from Mrs.Banks

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Groundbreaking 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”-Michael Jordan

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

History 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 1st, 2009 by JD
FUCK ALL THAT OTHER STUFF THE NEWS WANTS TO SAY LETS TALK ABOUT THIS!!!!!!! THE FIRST ARTIST TO EVER SELL OVER 1 MILLION DOWNLOADED SONGS

Michael Jackson Breaks Billboard Charts Records
June 30, 2009 – Rock and Pop

By Keith Caulfield, L.A.

As predicted, Michael Jackson is once again the King of the Pop charts.

Based on preliminary sales numbers from Nielsen SoundScan, the entire top nine positions on Billboard’s Top Pop Catalog Albums chart will house Jackson-related titles when the tally is released in the early morning on Wednesday, July 1. Nielsen SoundScan’s sales tracking week ended at the close of business on Sunday (June 28) night.

Jackson himself has a record eight out of the top 10, while a Jackson 5 compilation also finds its way into the upper tier.

The King of Pop’s “Number Ones” will fittingly lead the pack at No. 1 with 108,000 copies (an increase of 2,340%) while “The Essential Michael Jackson” and “Thriller” are in the Nos. 2 and 3 slots with 102,000 and 101,000, respectively. Last week, “Number Ones” was the only Jackson title on the chart, at No. 20 with 4,000 copies; both “Essential” and “Thriller” re-enter the tally this week.

Additionally, his classic 1979 studio set “Off the Wall” re-enters at No. 4 with 33,000 while his 1987 album “Bad” returns at No. 6 with 17,000. At No. 5, the Jackson 5’s “The Ultimate Collection” debuts with 18,000. Jackson’s fourth studio album for Epic Records, 1991’s “Dangerous,” re-enters at No. 7 with 14,000 while his 2001 compilation “Greatest Hits: HIStory — Volume 1″ also comes back to the list at No. 8 with 12,000. Finally, Jackson’s 2004 box set “The Ultimate Collection” charts its first week on the Pop Catalog chart, arriving at No. 9 with 11,000.

The lone non-Jackson-related set in the top 10 is a reissue of the “Woodstock” movie soundtrack, which bows at No. 10 with 8,000.

Collectively, Jackson’s solo albums sold 415,000 this past week. That’s extraordinary, since his titles sold a combined 10,000 in the week that ended June 21. Of the 415,000 total, 58% were digital downloads.

Additionally, the 415,000 albums sold just last week is nearly 40% more than what Jackson’s catalog had sold the the entire year up through June 21 (297,000).

Sp eaking of digital albums, on the Top Digital Albums chart, Jackson has a record six out of the top 10 slots, including the entire top four. “The Essential Michael Jackson” leads the Top Digital Albums list with 80,000 downloads sold, while “Thriller” is No. 2 with 57,000.

With the Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.” moving back to the No. 1 slot on the Billboard 200 chart with 88,000, this week marks the first time that a catalog album has sold more than the No. 1 current set on the Billboard 200 albums chart. (All three of Jackson’s top sellers on the Pop Catalog chart outsell “The E.N.D.”)

Ironically, the feat almost occurred when Jackson re-issued “Thriller” in February 2008. The set relaunched with 166,000, re-entering at No. 1 on the Top Pop Catalog chart. That week, Jack Johnson’s “Sleep Through the Static” led the Billboard 200 chart with 180,000 while Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” was at No. 2 with 115,000.

Catalog albums are ineligible to appear on the Billboard 200 albums chart, though they can chart on the all-encompassing Top Comprehensive Albums list. On the latter chart, Jackson’s “Number Ones,” “Essential” and “Thriller” are at Nos. 1-3, followed by the Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.” at No. 4.

Jackson places a record 25 songs on the 75-position Hot Digital Songs chart (21 solo hits and four with his siblings), smashing the mark of 14 charting titles established by David Cook i n the June 7, 2008 issue. Jackson’s Halloween radio staple, “Thriller,” moves 167,000, which is good for second place on the chart behind the 203,000 shifted by the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.”

“Thriller” was also Jackson’s best seller in the week before his death with 5,000 downloads, which translates to a 3,551% jump. Jackson’s total volume of downloads this week — including his tracks with the Jackson 5 and the Jacksons — account for 2.6 million downloads, a remarkable number considering last week’s cumulative sum was 48,000. Moreover, Jackson becomes the first act to sell more than 1 million song downloads in a week.

Besides “Thriller,” Jackson places five other songs in the top 10 including “Man In The Mirror” (No. 3, 165,000), “Billie Jean” (No. 4, 158,000), “The Way You Make Me Feel” (No. 6, 136,000), “Beat It” (No. 7, 134,000) and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” (No. 8, 125,000).

Not surprisingly, each of the tracks in the top 10 of Hot Digital Songs were among the top 10 most-played Jackson selections at radio following his passing. According to research provided by Nielsen BDS of monitored airplay from over 1,600 terrestrial and satellite radio stations and cable music channels, “Billie Jean” was the Jackson track with the most spins for the week ending June 28 with 4,540 — 97% of which occurred after news of his death became public. The track posted only 318 plays in the prior week. Via:Global14.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Tribute to Michael Jackson 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AP repots Michael Jackson Dies at age 50!!!!!!!!

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50.
The person said Jackson died in a Los Angeles hospital. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.
The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the newspaper.
Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.
His 1982 album "Thriller" — which included the blockbuster hits "Beat It," "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" — remains the biggest-selling album of all time, with more than 26 million copies.
He was perhaps the most exciting performer of his generation, known for his feverish, crotch-grabbing dance moves and his high-pitched voice punctuated with squeals and titters.
His single sequined glove, tight, military-style jacket and aviator sunglasses were trademarks second only to his ever-changing, surgically altered appearance.
As years went by, he became an increasingly freakish figure — a middle-aged man-child weirdly out of touch with grownup life. His skin became lighter and his nose narrower. He surrounded himself with children at his Neverland ranch, often wore a germ mask while traveling and kept a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles as one of his closest companions.
In 2005, he was cleared of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor at Neverland in 2003. He had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him. The case took a fearsome toll on his career and image, and he fell into serious financial trouble.
Jackson was preparing for what was to be his greatest comeback: He was scheduled for an unprecedented 50 shows at a London arena, with the first set for July 13. He was in rehearsals in Los Angeles for the concert, an extravaganza that was to capture the classic Jackson magic: showstopping dance moves, elaborate staging and throbbing dance beats.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital as word of his death spread. The emergency entrance at the UCLA Medical Center, which is near Jackson's rented home, was roped off with police tape.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died," a woman boarding a Manhattan bus called out, shortly after the news was annunced. Immediately many riders reached for their cell phones.
In New York's Times Square, a low groan went up in the crowd when a screen flashed that Jackson had died, and people began relaying the news to friends by cell phone.
"No joke. King of Pop is no more. Wow," Michael Harris, 36, of New York City, read from a text message a friend sent to his telephone. "It's like when Kennedy was assassinated. I will always remember being in Times Square when Michael Jackson died." AP press.

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!

Shaq going to tha cavs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whip 4 Tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!

NEC Range Rover Convertible




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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Drink 4 Tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Dmitri Ivanabitch Vodka is created from an old Russian recipe using the best winter wheat in Holland. It is made using clear spring water and then distilled to remove even the most negligible impurities before being triple-filtered using the original Russian birch charcoal process. Unlike other Russian vodkas, Ivanabitch uses natural ingredients and small batch processes. The result is a clean, fresh taste that is delicate and smooth. Drink it neat or mixed in cocktails to enjoy the light, pure taste and singular aroma that is distinctly Ivanabitch.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Teacher call Student a Nigga!!!!!!!

The Earth's Core!!!!!!!!!!!

Via:inspire

Food 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Organic To Go
Organic To Go is an organic fast-casual chain founded five years ago, with restaurants on the West Coast, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. It serves tasty sandwiches, pizza, salads, wraps, soups, breakfast burritos and quesadillas, all made with organic ingredients. It also uses green packaging and uses a fleet of priuses to deliver food.





via:mnn,Broccolicity,

Hot Kicks 4 tha Men !!!!!!!!!!


Air Jordan III (3) True Blue Re-retro


Air Jordan III (3) True Blue Re-retro is one of the most anticipated releases this year. Jordan connoisseurs have been highly anticipating this amazing shoes debut. This pair is not scheduled to release until August and sources say that the release will probably not even make it to the US. It is a focused international release. During the early portion of this decade these shoes made their way onto the market. Today the True Blue III retro sells for close to $600. It is a pair that is highly regarded and known as one of the best shoes ever made by Nike and Jordan Via:osneaker,Broccolicity

Hot Music 4 tha Soul!!!!!!!!!!!!


Given that he looks like Isaac Hayes and sounds like Curtis Mayfield, it's no surprise that R&B singer Sleepy Brown sticks with a funky 1970s aesthetic on 2006's MR. BROWN. Best known for his vocal turn on Outkast's hit "The Way You Move," Brown, a member of the Organized Noize production crew, offers up a semi-sequel to that tune on the smooth, easy-going "Margarita," which features both Pharrell and Big Boi. The dreamy, sitar-laced "Me, My Baby & My Cadillac" and the sensual "Till (Your Legs Start Shaking)" are other highlights of this entertaining, neo-soul outing.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Quote of the Day!!!!!!!!!

 I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.---Plutarch

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Monday, June 8, 2009

What A House !!!!!!!!!!

THINK :: Frank Lloyd Wright's Bernard Schwartz House

A PRIVATE JOURNEY INTO A WORK OF ART, WRITTEN BY HISTORIAN GAIL FOX

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In the late 1980’s, hungry for intellectual and aesthetic stimulation, and living in a small community of 13,000 on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan, I turned to part-time graduate study in Art History at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Thankfully, my husband and two school-age daughters supported my quest and I committed to the 180-mile round-trip commute for each class, test, research paper, and deadline.

My involvement with Frank Lloyd Wright’s house for Bernard and Fern Schwartz began when I registered for a graduate colloquium on Mr. Wright, offered by architectural historian and Wright scholar, Professor Paul Sprague. Seeing the class roster – and armed with the knowledge that I live in Two Rivers where the Schwartz house is located – Sprague simply said: “I guess we know what your project will be.” And that was how my aesthetic adventure began.

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My goals were to document the house as fully as possible, to establish a reliable chronology, and to tell the story of how it came to be built in 1939 just outside the city limits on the scenic banks of the East Twin River. Bernard and Fern Schwartz died in the early 1980s; however, through local and archival research, and personal contacts willing to share what they knew, I was able to uncover a fascinating story.

As if that were not reward enough, within months of beginning the project (through somewhat fortuitous circumstances) I met the son of the contractor who built the house. It turned out that not only was he the foreman of the job, he had also saved the contractor’s blueprints! Research just doesn’t get more exciting than that.

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My class project became rich in both subject matter and original documentary material, eventually taking on a life of its own. I continued my research for many years, sometimes feverishly, sometimes hardly at all as life allowed. It became an immense puzzle that I wanted to solve, but still there were missing pieces.

That is until 2003, when the ownership and use of the Schwartz house changed from private residence to vacation rental.

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I met Michael Ditmer and Lisa Proechel, who live in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2003 when they took on the work-intensive challenge of offering the house for overnight rentals. Their desire to restore the house and to share the Schwartz house with guests seemed in perfect accord. After all, the best way to gain an appreciation of Wright’s genius is to experience his architecture first-hand.   Via:Prairie Mod.com

Hot Kicks 4 tha Men !!!!!!!!!!


Black cloth sneakers, alphabet print, thread, inspired by the Christopher Wool work

Raf Simons is to the head of Raf Simons, Raf by Raf Simons et Jil Sander home but he never studied fashion..., in a first time, he was interesting with industrial design and you can feel it on his collection, a very clean style with net cut, a mix of classical and streetwear, then he sign a collaboration with the bags brand Eastpack...

Spring/summer collection 2009.

These will set you back about $1042.01 Don't forget the 1 cent.       Colette.com

Something Hot 4 tha Ladies!!!!!!!!!


These new gladiators are women’s sandals,

These Nike gladiator sandals (complete with trademark swoosh and tractioned soles) are an exclusive to Colette . They’re selling for 80 Euros (about $110) and come in black or white        Brocclicity.com

2 4 1 Song of the Day !!!!!!!!!!


Blackberry Molases By. Mista. If you from Atlanta you know this was the Anthem in the Mid 90's. Shout out to my folks Bobby V. album in stores go cop it.

Thought Of the Day !!!!!!!!!!!

Song Of The Day!!!!!


Junior Mafia and Biggie-- Playa's Anthem. This song brings back memories of the late great Biggie Small. R.I.P.

Party Like 'Rockstarz'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Rocker, rapper and entrepreneur Tyree ‘Celebrity’ Smith knows how to party… hard.
By: L. Raquel Boone
Images by: Fernando Decillis

celebrity_2Tyree “Celebrity” Smith, a hip-hop/rock artist, is a fresh face in a washed-up music industry, mixing his eclectic, party animal style with a laid back, magnetic charm. The Newark, NJ, native was a prior member of Columbia Records group, the Outsidaz, touring the world with hot artists like Da Fugees, Redman, Method Man and Eminem. Now a solo artist, the one-man party machine who has described his music as “Gym Class Heroes meets N.W.A.,” runs his own label, Rockstarz Entertainment Group, and is ready to bring the party back to the people.

J’Adore: No matter where you are, you seem like quite the party animal!
Tyree “Celebrity” Smith: Yes I am quite the part animal! I party all over the world from New York to Vegas, and from Vegas to Paris. I’ve partied in strip clubs, private mansions, boats and basements. I just love to party! Anything’s an excuse to party: birthdays, holidays, just because days… I do this shit! I’m the one you see at the party standing on the bar or couch having the time of my life. People nowadays act like they have to be hard, posted against the wall, ice grilling everybody. Not me! When you see me, I’m smiling because I’m having fun! I’m trying to dance, smoke, drink, throw-up and leave with something! Maybe not in that order but you get the point.

How did you get started in music?
My father was into music, especially jazz. He and my uncles used to record in our basement. That was my introduction to music. Run DMC and Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” is what really got me into the whole hip-hop thing. I lived in Maryland for around ten years where I was introduced to Go-Go music and that’s when I really started to pursue the whole band aspect of music

What’s the best thing about being a father?
Making the baby! Nah, I’m just playing. I like everything about being a father. Watching my daughter as she grows physically and watching her personality develop is really big to me.

Who would you love to work with?celebrity_4
Jenni Hendrix the porn star! Nah, I’m really a fan of the producer Rick Rubin. I like his old Def Jam work with The Beastie Boys. I’d also like to do a song with Lenny Kravitz. There aren’t too many hip-hop artists I’d mess with, though.

With such a crazy fashion sense, personality and overall aura, what other entertainment happenings are you interested in getting into?
I do have a crazy fashion sense, personality and aura, don’t I? (Laughs) Well, we already talked about my partying exploits so you know I have a party promotion company. It’s called the Rockstarz Social Club. Like I said before, I do have my own company, Rockstarz ENT. This deals with all aspects of entertainment, including music, movies, acting, modeling and more.

What type of ladies do you get down with?
You know, I love the beautiful, wild, spontaneous, intelligent types. Race doesn’t matter; you can be orange! As long as you fit the criteria, I’m with it!

Would you say you’re a sexual person?
Absofuckinlutley! Without a doubt!

What will anyone who’s been in bed with you never forget about you?
My name! Hopefully by the end of the night, she’ll have said my name so much she’ll forget her own                                                 Via:JadoreMag.com

Updated iphone Launch Jun.19


Specs:

  • 32GB and 16GB storage (up from the current 16GB and 8GB models)
  • $199 and $299 price points to be maintained
  • 3.2-megapixel camera (up from the current 2-megapixel camera)
  • Video-recording and editing capabilities
  • Ability to send a picture & video via MMS
  • Discontinuation of the metal band surrounding the edge of the device
  • OLED screen
  • 1.5 times the battery life of the current models
  • Double the RAM and processing power
  • Built-in FM transmitter
  • Apple logo on back will glow
  • Rubber-tread backing
  • Sleeker design
  • Built-in compass
  • The camera, GPS, compass and Google map combined will identify photo and inform about photo locations
  • Turn-by-turn directions     Via: Brocclicity.com
  • Digital Binoculars !!!!!!!!!


    These 8X magnification, 5 megapixel digital camera binoculars let you take long range snapshots and video. They have fully multi-coated, 30mm objective lenses and use a Bak-4 prism system for superior optical performance, yielding a 320′ field of view at 1,000 yards. The eye relief allows them to be used while wearing glasses. Once you’ve taken a photo, it’s easy to review pictures on the 1 1/2″ color flip-up LCD. Its replay feature continuously records the last eight to 60 seconds of video, so you can review footage to capture a photograph of quick, precise events. The built-in 16 MB internal memory stores up to 15 pictures at 2560 x 1920 resolution or 20 seconds of continuous video at 640 x 480 resolution at 15 frames per second. An SD card provides for added storage (card not included). Photos and video can be downloaded to your PC via an included USB cable. Requires two AAA batteries. 5 3/4″ H x 5″ W x 3 1/4″ L. (1 1/2 lbs.)

    via:gizmo ave

    Hot Kicks!!!!!!!!!!


    In recent years, we have spotted a plethora of sneakers inspired by memorable box office movies (see Sneaker Geeks: 11 of the Best Movie Inspired Sneakers). With that said, it seems Nike will continue to use movies as inspiration to some of its classic sneakers. Check out this Nike Big Nike that draws inspiration from the recently released X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie.

    via: nicekicks

    Friday, June 5, 2009

    Man its funny people do a small favor for you and expect the world in return.

    Monday, June 1, 2009

    What Is A Real Man?


    If males understand the purpose and responsibilities God has given them and the true design of their relationship with females, they can be free to fulfill their destiny and potential. They can be the men they were created to be.            Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men-DR. Myles Munroe.

    Friday, May 29, 2009

    WoW, fit for a Queen.


    THQ, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, has sent an unusual, glittering gift to the Queen of England, and it’s a gold plated Wii.Finished in gold, the unique Wii console was specially commissioned for the Royal Family to mark the launch of brand new BIG Family Games for the Wii. The gilded Wii was delivered along with one of the first copies of BIG Family Games. Does this chic have enough gold already?   Dimewars.com

    Quote of the Day!!!!!!!!!


    Always be yourself, People will judge you anyway. Knowing you and not know you.       Miya Bailey

    Tuesday, May 19, 2009

    What If!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    The iWish concept is a dream creation between the PSP and iPhone. We don't think this type of collaboration between PSP and iPhone will ever happen, but it's still cool to wish.  I know Marcus over at Blue Heat Games would have a field day creating games for the "iWish". Let's Keep hope alive!

    Quote of the Day!!!!!!!!!

    I've Learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

    Fresh Sneakers for tha Summer!!!!!!!!!

    The original instance of the incredibly popular Superstar is seen here in a classic colorway with a nice basic white with red and blue stripe scheme. More pictures of  the adidas Originals Era Pack 1970s

    Tattoos!!!!!!!!

    Shout out to JD for being brave with the rib tattoo. I Got 49 and none are on me ribs that ish hurts. How do people feel about tattoos?Do you think it's a trend,it's cool,not a good look or what ever, i want to know.

    Monday, May 18, 2009

    Haters!!!!!!!!

    It's crazy when you think outside the box and be creative, people look at you or not give you credit for things you do or say just because they didn't think or it first.

    R.I.P.


    R.I.P. Roderick Burton II AKA "Dolla". Man it's crazy hearing about people dying over nonsense.The reports out of Cali is he was shot in the head a little after 3:00 p.m. Pacific time,outside the Beverly Center. Another young sole lost. Nov.25 1987-May 18 2009.

    Question 4 tha Day!!!!

    Why do people wait till things happen to them,for them to pray or thank God?

    Song Of The Day!!!!!

    Rising Up- By The Roots feat. Chrisette Michele. Check it out.

    Quote of the Day!!!!!!!!!

    "I'll starve with my people before I eat chicken with a chump".