Tight Jeans and Chains

So I went out with a fellow contributor to the Canal Room to check out Chrisette Michele's performance along with local artists, Franklin Bridge and Peter Hadar. I can say I had a great time. Shout out to Mathew at Muzic Theory for allowing us to check out the performances.

As we stood around for about an hour and a half before any artists performed, I began to check out the swagger and the lack there of around me. Usually when I go to events where the majority audience is urban, there is always an outfit that catches my eye. I usually start with the females just to see if I've missed out on anything in the style department as far as for my wardrobe. Nada! Not a damn chick impressed me. Not that every time you go out you have to look all jazzed up, but this is New York City baby! Everyone is forcing to make a statement some way or another. I'm thinking, "I know there's some wanna be actresses and models in the house". Nothing! After the let down from the ladies, I casually checked out the guys. It's funny because anytime I made eye-contact with some of the gentlemen, they gave me the sex eyes. You know:"I see you looking at me girl!"- No Boo! I'm checking out those tight ass True Religion jeans you're wearing. What's up with the hood boys wearing tight jeans along with the played out belt loop chain? The look is so tired and boring. What happened to baggy jeans?

Lil Wayne wearing tight jeans and stupid chain

With all that said, I did find three young men who I felt represented themselves very well. Here are great examples on how to effortlessly step out to a mellow event after work:

It doesn't take much to impress me when it comes to men's wear. The camel wool overcoat with the same color cardigan was what caught my eye. I love men who wear tailored wool coats!

My cousin Duncan (not really my cousin, we kind of resemble though) here looks like a distinguished gentleman all the way. This is a great example of how to wear a tie with jeans. Note: he did not expose the tie, he used it as an accessory to not take away from the relaxed look paired with the jeans. He even has the umbrella to top the look off. Prepared for the New York weather!


Jumz, was the first guy that caught my eye. I could tell that he was not a fashion savvy kind of guy, just by his laid back manner. Any other wanna- be- cool dresser would not have worn this short trench with a closed hoody. Which brings me to my next point: hoodies can look clean without wearing a damn blazer!

Peace and Blessings,

Eddie Nicole

Saying Goodbye To Roscoe Lee Browne

Roscoe Lee Browne
May 2, 1925 - April 11, 2007was an American actor
known for his rich voice and dignified bearing.

With his distinct, mellifluous bass voice and commanding presence, Roscoe Lee Browne is an actor whose appearances are usually unforgettable. Even when he just narrates a film, as in the documentary "Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X" (1994) or the Oscar-nominated "Babe" (1995), his presence is felt.

With his effete air, Browne has often played cynical characters or educated middle-class African Americans who are winning at the white man's game without sacrificing anything....

Browne died of cancer in Los Angeles on April 11, 2007
I loved him. He stood strong and powerful in any role he played.
He will be missed.
Ms Ray

Finally! Who's your Daddy!!

DNA Shows Birkhead Father of Smith Baby

Anna Nicole's Former Boyfriend Wins Paternity Battle

Finally It's Over Guys!!!

By JESSICA ROBERTSON, AP

NASSAU (April 10) - DNA tests prove it: Larry Birkhead is the father of Anna Nicole Smith 's million-dollar baby.

"I told you so!" the late Playboy Playmate's former boyfriend said Tuesday upon emerging from a closed court hearing. He added: "My baby's going to be coming home pretty soon."

"I hate to be the one that told you this, but I told you so," said Larry Birkhead after finding out his DNA matched Dannielynn's












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Hip-Hop Presents Sa-Ra, The Hollywood Recordings

I am pretty damn excited about this group and I really don't know why. It's not like I have their record or I've witnessed a performance, but I have heard snippets from their myspace page. Myspace is a magical thing because those snippets I heard were indeed magical. Not to sound corny, but I feel that with all the lack-luster crap that's being pumped out of the radio I feel these guys deserve a chance to be heard.

A product of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Imprint, Sa-Ra, meaning "offspring of the most powerful energy in the universe" has captivated quite an audience from the likes of Dr. Dre to Jurassic 5. The Sa-Ra Trio, Om'Mas Keith, Taz Arnold, and Shafiq Husayn not only creates for the act of making music for the world but for the universe. Om'Mas says: "People have come to expect and associate Sa-Ra with that which is overtly male, sexual, and free. Anything that you're going to see will be free, colorful, majestic, grand, magic, spiritual--all of those are the terminologies that we associate with our brand."

I even tried to pirate some shit on limewire and I couldn't find anything, so this better be good. It might not save hip-hop in it's entirety, but it will bring the creativity that is missing back to the table.

Peace and Blessings.

I Know, Hip-Hop is Dead. But We Can Still Poke Fun at it!

So it's very apparent that anyone born before 1983 is aware that hip-hop is under a detrimental state right now. Every artist from Nas and Jay-Z, to more conscious artist like Mos Def and Talib Kweli have been ranting and raving about how "our" music has taken a turn for the worst. With the lack of originality and the "biting" of beats and lyrics, no matter what artist, hip-hop radio has turned into a modern day broken record.
Me and millions of others have gradually searched through the archives to find classic artists, such as Slick Rick, Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff, NWA, Public Enemy, De la Soul, Biggy, Jay-Z's (Reasonable Doubt), Ghetto Boys, Goodie Mob, etc. My fellow blogger at eclektic relaxation posted an interesting take on the future of hip-hop. Check out the post here.
Other than rambling about shit that we already know and feel, I found these images of Cameron's Rhyme Books from another fellow blogger at listentoleon. If you know anything about Dip-set, then you will understand how funny this is. I did not realize that these youngins' really feel that groups like Dipset represent real hip-hop.
Great Example: I was at my boyfriend's apt. listening to Slick Rick's "Hey Young World", and his little brother (age 14) goes "what the hell is that?". My first reaction was "what do you mean? what the hell is that? this is a classic". But I soon realized that he had no idea who Slick Rick was, which is understandable. But I tried to school him and he was not hearing it. I even reminded him of Snoop's version of "LaDi Da Di", and explained that it was Slick who was the originator, and the kid was like "Snoop aint' shit either". His favorite rapper is Camron' by the way. I was left dumbfounded. So I just wanted to shit on Dipset for tainting the minds of the youth for posing as "real" hip-hop.
Below are the lyrics to Cam's "Get Em Girls" along with with funny illustrations.
Please pay attention to the details of the Rhyme Book it's so funny!