Dwele's MJ Tribute...

For those who haven't had a chance to see this yet.

Dwele is just his own one-man-band. Love this. :-)

Clicks in Cyberspace.

I like social media sites, but they are way to click-ish and closeminded. Like that high school kind of click-ish. It's a bit annoying. So I'm chilling away from them for a while. A long while. I'll stick to what I like. Writing and music.

Sorry ya'll.

Chilling @ Home Tonite.

I decided to stay in tonite. Wasn't planned. I was just really tired from a busy week. Happens to me every now and then. There is just something about the end of the week that my body doesn't identify with. I'm fine during the weekdays, but when Friday comes my body completely shuts down. Drained. Stand still. Halt.

Plans...? About to read some books, watch a few movies, pop in the season sets of Entourage (and others...) and relax.

I like being at home. I like being a homebody. It's great in my opinion. Maybe staying at home every now and then doesn't bother me, as much as it does others, because I have so much to do in my little apartment: video games, library of books, movies, computers, among other things. I guess you can say that I basically live in a nerd shop. But you get the point. lol

My abode is filled with things that I enjoy. And lots of it. Things I've accumulated over the years of course. So, I'm never bored here.

I mean, I do like to go out. I don't usually stay caged in at all. But in the same token, I enjoy being at home. Time at home to myself gives me peace of mind. I'm a laid back person in general, anyway. Some people say that I'm too laid back - whatever that means.

I'd pick staying home with a good book, or movie, or socializing with good friends in good conversation with good food, any day. Just say the word(s).

In conclusion of all I just mentioned, I must admit that there is one exception.

Just one.

I would never stay at home opposed to traveling. NEVER.

I can never ever give up my traveling. I love it too much. LOL

Then again, I don't think anybody would.

@ Twitter.

I love to talk to people. So, you can follow me, if you'd like. It would be dope to hear from you. *smile*

All other contacts are to the left.

Knaan + Davey.

I'm a faithful Davey D listener. And, this interview was one of my faves. Knaan talks about his music, the American music industry, Somali piracy and hip-hop, among other topics.

I'm Back.

From Sacramento. And, I want to go back.

I plan to go back sometime this summer. I enjoyed it there. It was great getting out of Vegas for a while, too. Who am I kidding? I always make an effort to leave here every weekend...lol. Anyway, I took a trip up there to watch my sister take place in a black beauty pageant. The Miss Black Sacramento pageant. The winner received a phat college scholarship.

Well, unforunately she didn't win, but she did place. She got 2nd runner up. Not bad for her 1st pageant. But oh well, I think my sis still did extraordinary.

I'm not much of the pageant girl type, but it was fun watching my sister do it all.

:-)

Essentials.

I've been in Denver for about 3 weeks now. And am finally going home Friday. The job sent us here, all expenses paid, for some new training. I'm not at ALL anxious to go back home, just because I know when I get back, I will have major work to do. Tons of cases to work on. But, oh well. Such is life.

Everyone is whining about getting back to Vegas, but not I. lol The only thing that I miss the most about being away from home, is my laptop. That's it. Nothing else. lol This trip has been wonderful!!! I've had such a great time. But, I made the worst decision of my life leaving my laptop at home. I have never missed an electronic device as much as I miss my laptop now. Call me an addict if you will. It is, what it is. lol

Anyhoo, every time I visit a place, I always vow to check out a few good record/music stores in the city. Tomorrow I plan to visit Wax Trax, and from there, Jerry's Records, and a few others. Anxious to go to Wax Trax since I heard that it is the place to be in Denver. If you know of any others, shoot me an email.

I wonder if I will ever run into DJ Lowkey out here? lol Just a thought.

Check you later. Hope all is well. :-)

WMC 2009 Presents: 3rd Annual International Record Collectors Show.

Wish I could have attended this. I have green eyes towards those who did. lol

I Heart Blu.

Released on Blu's myspace blog. On 2/14/09. He always amazes me. His talent is impeccable. TreesForBreakfast supplied the link.

http://www.zshare.net/download/55643553f80c6447/

Brittany Bosco, For The World.

Look out for this girl. She's going to fly in 2009, I can feel it. Reminds me of a mixture of Jasmine Sullivan and Muhsinah. And, maybe you can throw in Janelle and Yahzarah, too. Thanks to 8th for the playlist.

Bosco

In Honor (And Respect) Of Dilla Weekend...

I will just like to say, Happy Born Day, rest in peace to Mr. James Dewitt Yancey. I usually dont talk much about Dilla, but felt the need to today.

My most memorable Dilla experience was back in 2005. I was fortunate enough to see Jay Dee live in Los Angeles @ The Roxy Theater, actually, a few months before he went back into the hospital (again) one last time and passed away. I remember him looking very frail, skinny, and sick during his set because he had just left the hospital, for the millionth time, some weeks ago. And I can hear all the whispers as he spun on the tables..."Wow, Jay looks really bad"...or "I hope he's okay"...and "Whoa. Jay doesn't look like himself at all, I hardly recognized him", among other comments. But despite all the uncomfortable atmosphere at site of Jay's physical condition, he was still able to ROCK his set to much amazement. The silence turned to cheerful roars from the crowd, as he knocked out record after record.

That was one thing that I always admired about Dilla. He was certainly one to please his fans, even in his most unhealthy stages. Only because that is how big his heart was.

I was on the Stones Throw site this morning listening to a live show post from 2004. Check it out when you get a chance. Very good stuff. I'm sure they will be posting more memories in the next few days to come. They also have a few interviews with various artists giving their respects.

Before I go, I'll post two of my (many) favorite Dilla Tributes. I'm sure some of you have seen these circulating around before. What are your faves?

Girl Talk - Feed The Animals.

For those who are into Girl Talk's music:

http://74.124.198.47/illegal-art.net/__girl__talk___feed__the__anima.ls___/

NOTE: It's one of those "name your price" albums like Radiohead's 'In Rainbows', was.