On a whim, I read a comment on a news article about Michael Jackson and the commentator recommended to check out the myspace page of a singer/songwriter and music producer by the name of Bryan Loren.What a treat!!!Please LISTEN!!**gasp**The bass line, the strings, the piano at the beginning and Michael's smooth falsetto makes my toes curl up in delight!!Bryan Loren shares on his blog [See here:...
FTC Cracks Down on Blogger Payola, Celebrity TweetsRules on Endorsements and Testimonials Extended to Social MediaBy Michael Learmonth Published: October 05, 2009NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on blogger payola.The agency, which protects consumers from fraud or deceptive business practices, voted 4 to 0 to update its rules governing endorsements, and the n...
If you are into spiritual, gospel, Christian music then I highly recommend that you check out Jonathan Butler's album, The Worship Project.Amazon.com: The Worship Project: Jonathan Butler: Music It's one of my favorite albums in helping me to relax, reflect and reexamine all the simple pleasures around us. More information on Jonathan Butler here:Jonathan Butler Official Website
What's the connection?Do you know I have had my Maxwell MTV Unplugged album with Maxwell singing, "Gotta Get Closer" since it came out and I had NO idea that Maxwell was covering Nine Inch Nail's song, "Closer." That's one of my favorite albums ever next to Michael Jackson's, "Off the Wall." Yes, I am giving maxwell that much props on that MTV Unplugged album.Listen to Nine Inch Nails here: I f...
Thank you to The Latest Maxwell News for telling me to check out this treat of Maxwell discussing Marvin Gaye's music.Wow - how dope is that?ENJOY!imeem icons: Maxwell and Marvin - MP3 Music Streams on IMEEMmaxwell (yes he is acting a real trip here. Lord, HELP HIM!) Picture source: his myspace page from 2 years ago! Marvin Gaye - picture from vibe.com
EXCUSE MY FOUL MOUTH BUT OHHHHHHHH SHYT!!DID YOU SEE THIS!!!MICHAEL FOREVER!!The tributes to him NOW are heart felt however I WISH Michael KNEW how much he was loved during his lifetime. I did blog about him a few times as I started my music blogs; however, I don't think I could convey 35 years of appreciation for his music through my writings. When someone's music is ingrained into your life f...
Is anyone else getting this fool on their mog profile? GEA????I really don't care for the porn comments? Can they at least be creative and put some spreading the peace and keeping the faith ? I don't care to see the spreading of the legs and sex acts on my blogs.BIG OLE DUMMIES!PLEASE GET THIS FOOL OFF MOG!!This one here ----> http://mog.com/geaSee the comment they left on my page.PLEASE GOOOOO...
I've been blessed to see the musical twice on Broadway. If you haven't seen it, please GO. It's a traveling production. It's one of the most amazing experiences I have EVER had in musical theater and I have seen A LOT of musical productions on Broadway. What makes this stand out is stellar music, fantastic acting. unbelievable puppeteering (Julie Taymor's work is mind blowing!!). It's an experi...
Though this is not a music post, I want to SCREAM reading this recent situation:The Associated Press: Pa. to investigate pool discrimination allegationsAre my people really this bad? COME ON!When I was younger, I went to Howard University during the summer (a Historically Black College and University) to use their pool when I was with a group of my peers (the majority were African American or m...
hmmm....possibly?after listening to it ONCE for free on last.fm and buying it immediately that should be a testimony to how I feel about it.You can listen to the ENTIRE album for FREE on last.fm here:BLACKsummers'night - Maxwell - Listen free and discover music at Last.fmIf you want to hear a band JAM LIVE, I highly recommend that you check out maxwell's show. Please check out The Latest Maxwel...
