I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. Please be safe, and don't drink and drive. I also hope 2009 is a great and prosperous year for you all. Shouts to my peoples.... Mom, My whole family, Lance, Baby B.J., Keisha, Anneisha, D'Arcy, Tia, Dot, Uzo, Kala, Terri, My Nappiology family, My Blisslife Family, Jamz, My Twitter fam, and to my new co-worker buddy Datsun lmaoooo I mean Angela.
OH YEAH IF YOU ALL DON'T JOIN TWITTER SOON, YOU WILL BE CROWNED AS BEING REALLY LAMEEEE. LOL GET WITH IT. WWW.TWITTER.COM GET TO KNOW ME!
It's about to be 2000Nina.......... they are not ready. Have fun you all, i'm headed out to a party.
Sickamore of The Famous Firm had a going away party in New York on Dec. 22, 2008. The party took place at Pop Burger. Question is... where in the hell is Sickamore going? Wherever it is, I wish him the best of luck. I heard the man does big things. Shouts out to Sickamore.... Twitter style. lol
Sorry ya'll I had to do this. I've seen this dude plastered all over the place, but I have never heard his music, or even attempted to listen to his music. Why? I don't know. lol But Unique performed at Bet's Blaze the Stage along with Butta Creme and Team Blackout. Whooo is his stylist??? His look is played out. Lloyd has taken the crown of Mr. Long hair don't care. : ) Unique looks like the 2008 version of Michael Jackson/Milli Vanilli, and Terrance Trent Darby put together.
Bill and Hillary Clinton is having a New Year's Eve Ball tonight, and Ludacris has already hit the stage to start bringing in the New Year. The event is currently going on in Times Square. Also performing is The Jonas Brothers and Parachute.
Well ladies I know some of you are about to be heartbroken, but your boy Lance Gross (House of Payne) is now engaged to Eva Pigford Marcille (America's Next Top Model). He proposed to her on Christmas Eve at the Big Bear Ski Resort outside of Los Angeles. According to Essence Magazine, They exchanged Christmas gifts, and one of her gifts was a pillow with a note attached that read: “Hope you like it. Give this pillow to the man you love and he will explain.” After taking the pillow and using it as a cushion, Gross got on bended knee and popped the big question with a 3.36-carat 1895 Pave Cartier ring. I am happy for them, I really like this couple and I wish them the best. After allll black love is a beautiful thing.
According to Soulja Boy, 6 men broke into home and attempted to hold him hostage at gunpoint. They so called had AK's and pistols. I don't know what to think about this situation. How did the guys get away??? Did they get any thing? WTF?
Hey u guys. I am soooo sorry my page has not been updated. I just started a new job that takes up a lot of my time. I hope you all are having fun Christmas shopping and celebrating. I will be updating soon. So look out for a lottttt of info that will be coming your way SOON. Once again, I have not abandoned you all, just a little caught up at the moment. I do appreciate everyone who takes time out of their day to stop by Tani's Thoughts.
EPMD @ J&R's 12/10/2008 Awwww sh*t EPMD is back ya'll. For some of you who are not Hip Hop Heads I will lay down some facts for you.
-EPMD stands for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars. -EPMD's first album, Strictly Business, appeared in 1988, which featured the underground hit "Strictly Business" -In 1992, EPMD had a hit with its song "Crossover," which lamented rappers making blatant concessions to pop sensibilities in order to get mainstream attention from music audiences -EPMD's main dj was DJ Scratch
EPMD's new c.d. "We Mean Business" is in stores now. Click here to purchase a copy. Visit EPMD's Myspace Page for tour info
I am such a Teyana Stan. I just did a post about her a few days ago. lol I totally forgot about her b-day. She invited her Myspace friends to join her a couple of months ago. Thanks to Necole Bitchie for posting pics. U rock! Happy Belated 18th B-day Teyana. I see you rocked the Grown and Sexy look... I like it, but can't wait for ur curls to come back.
I am really feeling Crew 54. To me, they represent real hip hop Texas style. They don't rap about the typical ass, bling, popping bottles, etc. I also like their old school, lay back and chill type beats. I say........ Get to know Crew 54!!!!!!!!!!!
"Quickly becoming regarded as one of Texas' brightest new acts, Crew54 is determined to make their way into the game. Combining raw reality lyrics with soul driven banging beats, G-christ and M.O.S. deliver a high energy product that bumps in your system and will blow you away live in person."
"After serving in the Army, G-Christ ended up in Killeen, TX. Using his southern breeding, mixed with world traveling experience, he crafted a lyrical style that is versatile, with the ability to sound natural on almost any type of beat. From east coast grimy to southern bounce, G-Christ is ready to destroy any beat and song concept. MOS is constantly crafting his writing style to connect with the listener on all bases. Having worked with bevy of crews, artist, and producers, the unofficial official MOS catalogue is profuse. It was a natural connection when they met, and that moment a legacy for born."
Check out Can't Lose ft Random
According to Austin 360: The album, “Aggressive Soul,” is a tightly produced collection of real-life street anthems. No rims, ice or scantily clad dancers here. Instead, with sharp-witted lyricism and soul-infused hooks, the rappers tackle spiritual struggles, love and the daily grind of an underground rapper.
Make sure you check out Crew54's Myspace page for more videos and tracks! Crew54 is also on Twitter
Hey you guys. I've come across some great Frankie content online. For all of you who have watched The Way it is, you know who your girl Frankie is. For all of you who do not watch BET or their shows....... Frankie is Keyshia Cole's mother. She has had a history of drugs, prostitution, and homelessness, but she has bounced back. Frankie is such a character and I would loveee to hang out with her.
Serious interview via Youtube
Frankie was drunk, but sooo funny! I love her
My funniest Frankie moment.....
You better get to know Frankie. Mannnnnn downnnn, Code 10, Holla, Picture me rollin. Spell ON backwards... lmaooooo
Wow! This is crazy. I will never want to jump out of a darn plane. I won't even jump on a trampoline.
According to AOL:
A Florida skydiver plunged at least 10,000 feet after his parachute was damaged during the jump, but he survived with just cuts and bruises. "I'm amazed he's OK," Rafael Sarria's wife, Maria, told Tuesday's Miami Herald. "The doctor said he's lucky to be alive. He had a really big and great guardian angel."When Sarria, a 27-year-old TV technician, jumped out of a skydiving plane Sunday, his parachute became caught on the Cessna 208's rear flaps. The chute deployed partially but was still snagged.
"In 22 years of jumping I've never seen anything like this occur," said Fred Whitsitt, owner of Skydive Miami, told The Associated Press.Sarria's parachute was dragging on the plane, so the other skydivers jumped. "I went out, I looked back and I saw him hanging from there," said fellow skydiver Angel Alvarez.
Somewhere between 10,00 and 13,00 feet, Sarria disentangled himself and fell into an avocado grove in Homestead.
He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where doctors were amazed to discover he had suffered cuts and bruises but no broken bones
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'Still A Teen' is a coming-of-age comedy about four guys fresh out of high school and their pre-occupation with music video models.
Among the lovely ladies in the film will be Buffie the Body and Rabbit from VH1's Real Chance of Love (Jessica Rich).'Still A Teen' is a comedy about their misguided plan to make their wildest dreams come true with these ladies in one testosterone-driven weekend. It's said that most nineteen year old guys think about the girls of their dreams at least once every three minutes, but that doesn't even begin to explain the obsession of four best friends and recent high school graduates in an affluent New York suburb. Brett and his three friends Billy, Stew, and Josh are thoroughly obsessed with video vixens.
I don't know you guys, i'm feeling a flop coming on. lmaooo Well maybe not...everyone wants to check out Buffie's backside including men and women. So we will see. Thanks to JR for this joint.
2 of my favorite entertainers are on the cover.... Rihanna and Chris Brown aka Rih Rih and Chris Breezyyyy. I love those 2, and they can do NO wrong in my eyes. Can't wait to purchase this one. Make sure you go out and get ur copy people.
I am sooo tired of DMX's bull ish. This man has been having problems for a while. We can all see that he is "sick". DMX is one of my favorite rappers, and is very talented. His "demons" are really eating him up and I hope that he will get help and get rehabilitated soon.
Vibe Magazine has reported that DMX has been arrested at Scott Storch's home. "The rapper was tipped off by a Georgia woman who had heard about a $5,000 reward for info leading to the whereabouts of the former Ruff Ryders star. The Palm Island home happened to be the one foreclosed on in July, after producer Scott Storch wasn’t able to make payments. It is unknown whether or not Storch was around when X got knocked. A warrant was issued for DMX’s arrest December 5. He had been charged with 11 counts of drug possession and seven counts of animal cruelty. He reportedly missed the court appearance due to a “medical emergency.”
DMX we will pray for you! You are going to need it! Love, Tani Joy
Thanks for Necole Bitchiefor posting this info. I've seen it on other sites, but NB is always on point! According to documents, Fantasia Barrino's 1.3 Million dollar home will be sold to the highest bidder on January 12th 2009 @ 12 p.m. Now I know Fantasia hit it big with doing The Color Purple on Broadway and her albums actually sale, so what is the problem? SMH
Fantasia has another home in NC that's around $750K. Looks like it's time to tour Fanny Mae. lol I still love me some Fanny though. That's for sure.
Just wanted to post some video of Brandy on Tyra Banks yesterday. Patti Labelle was also a guest. It was a great show. Brandy did her thing, her live performances have improved, and I can't wait to see her live.
For all of my fellow Brandy *aka* BRocka fans.... Brandy is back bitchesssss (in Paris Hilton's voice). lol I am really loving this c.d. It has been on repeat since I bought it 2 hrs ago. The album was produced by Brandy Norwood and Rodney Jerkins.
Piano Man - Kind of has a Usher Love in the club type feel. Brandy gets down on this track with lyrics like: "Play me a song about heartache, I promise I can sing every word (mr piano man), play me a song about love lost, that's another one everyone's heard, strike up the band, we can have the whole world singing tonight" Brandy was reading my mind.
Torn Down- This track sounds like the old Brandy I know. She basically puts it out there that her love with "someone" can't be torn down. Brandy sings "Built this love in 24 hours, made it brick by brick by brick, reached my limit screaming gimmie more power I cannot quit, won't quit, don't tell me I can't build Rome in a day just cause they couldn't do it" Now B those are some powerful words. lol
A Capella (something's missing)- This one is tied with 1st & Love. " I'm in a dark room in a bad position, I'm lookin for the light to restore my vision, guess i'm walkin blind, I keep falling down, I can't find my way, I can't explain this feeling, feels like i'm on a long journey going in circles." Ughhhh I so feel Brandy on this damn song. It's my theme song right now.
1st & Love- I can dance around to this song all damn day. I love the beat, it hits hard to me. This is my favorite cut from the Human album. " I ain't gettin no younger, so boy when I say love I don't say it just to say love, I know better, and if you never showed love, don't think I would known love." Tell him Bran... u grown now and u don't have to front on Love.
This album gets 5 mics from me ( i'm doing this Source style lol)
Go out and purchase ur Human c.d. today. Matter of fact you can buy it online.
About 2 weeks ago, I was onTwitter, and saw someone post a link to an all-female mixtape, Set it Off – The F.E.M. Edition. I was like ok let me give this a listen because I am a true Hip-Hop head and I love to see my ladies represent. I wasn't expecting bangers, just mediocre songs. Well back the F up, I was blown away by the lyrics that were blessing my ear drums. Thanks to Alyse Feldman from OntheflyPRfor the press release.
"On November 19th, Shadyville DJ’s, Atomic Storm Entertainment in association with Uneek Entertainment and iWop Productions present “Set it Off – The F.E.M. Edition” mixtape by FEM, hosted and arranged by DJ Doo Wop and Featuring Shadyville DJ’s. "
The long awaited release is the first by the all female collective since Babs, Lady Luck and Rage announced they were joining forces in July 2008. “Set it Off – The F.E.M. Edition” features other female heavyweights including Rah Digga, Bahamadia, Hedonis da Amazon and VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme, Rece Steele. The mixtape also has a guest appearance by Bronx super-group Bang Bang Boogie whose own mixtape, “The X-Files – No Mercy for the Weak” dropped last week."
First off Babs is on the list of my favorite Female Lyricists. (list also includes Lil Kim, Nina B, MC Lyte, Symphony, etc.) So I knew she would spit fire. But Rage, Lady Luck, and Rece Steele did the damn thing as well.
"It was alot of fun recording this CD, we remixed all of my favorite records”, said co-Executive Producer and co-founder of theFEM Movement, Uneek. “We really wanted to pay homage to real Hip-Hop and have fun at the same time. I think the CD reflects that.” Babs agreed, “I had a lot of fun doing this album. I got to meet a lot of females in the industry that I had never met before.” According to Lady Luck, “It’s a new mixtape with a majority of old school beats. “Set if Off” is going to showcase the creativity of the team as well as our lyrical abilities for those that forgot. This is our reintroduction to the streets."
Thanks to Jeremy and Orlando from G-Unit promotions/Atomic Storm Entertainment, “Set it Off – The F.E.M. Edition” is currently available for free download on several websites including thisis50.com, datpiff.com, and shadyvilledjs.blogspot.com.
For show bookings, features, tour or other information contact: Please make sure you get these ladies out to a venue in your city. Uneek – uneekishot@gmail.com
I've read on many other blogsthat NeNe Leakes, my fav chick from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her hubby has gotten the boot out of their very expensive home in Atlanta. I don't know about all of this he said she said mess.
Details about this house: 5,000-square-foot home at 1765 Silvermere Court in Duluth, Ga,
was purchased for $829,400 in September 2006, and $6,240 in past due rent.
Here's what NeNe had to say: “I am truly blessed to enjoy a wonderful life and lifestyle,” “We have indeed moved to another home, but we did so on our own free will. We live in an absolutely beautiful home and we are fortunate to be able to live in the place of our choice."
I say let NeNe do her thing, even if they got evicted so what, they are in a new house lol. I love her personality, and hell she may even get her own show... along with her gay best friend. I will most def watch that.
Who is Nina B? Nina B is a female rapper from Brooklyn that's a force to be reckoned with. She's a pretty girl on the outside, but a beast on the inside. She spits pretty but gritty 16's, and has a swagga that's sooo sick with it! Her early influences include B.I.G, Jay Z, 2 Pac, Roxanne Shante, Shyne, and Lil Kim. I caught up with Nina B to see what she's really about.
1. At what moment in your life did you decide that you wanted to be a lyricist/rapper?
Rapping / writing rhymes poetry songs etc...Something I started doing at an early age I would do so to pass time and express myself. I never knew exactly what I wanted to be when I started, but that's real passion...I wasn't trying to make any money or be famous I just wanted to be heard. I wanted to make great songs...As I got older I started being less shy about it and even fantasizing about rapping as a career. I didn't think anybody would take me seriously. There was nobody to share my feelings with, and I ain't want nobody laughing my dreams off like I was trying to amuse them...When I was in high school, and somebody offered me a major deal just because I had the "look" and the "energy ( and probably the youth) in my favor I realized I can make big bucks I'm as good as I wanna be ... imagine what could happen if I actually applied myself... that's when I started my pursuit... but I quit by age 18. It was discouraging... not being offered another deal in that time... but the truth is , I wasn't putting the work in. What good is 10 books filled with lyrics if you're not even trying to get em out there... I've learned a lot.
2. What female Emcee/artist inspired your style/or genre of rapping? If there wasn't one, how did you create your "style" of rapping?
I feel like I took a little bit from everybody males too, as they have dominated the scene... but as far as females I've always admired Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill the most... but I also grew up listening to Monie Love, MC Lyte, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Eve, Left Eye, Teena Marie, Blondie lol and everybody in between... I like to say I soaked it all in but I am what I am, 1 thing I don't condone is mimicking. I do what I do and that's the only way I know how to be Nina B.
3. I know you are a beast on the mic, if you could have a freestyle with 1 male artist who would it be and why?
Hmmm great question I would love to go bar for bar with _________________ (insert your favorite rapper here) lol I can hold my own with anybody...But seriously I'd be honored to freestyle with Kanye. He's sharp, off the top ,and its no secret I love his work.
4. If you grew up in Beverly Hills in a mansion w/ butlers etc. would you still be a rapper today, or would you be on another career path? ( I ask this because sometimes peoples environment shape out who they become or strive to become)
I doubt I'd be a rapper coming from that background.How many rappers can tell that story? It usually ends up that way with the mansions and butlers...But it starts in the hood ... usually!Originally! I am glad you asked me that... it took me a while to realize everything I went through all the things I can never change...The path my parents tried to carve 4 me with their own mistakes... the straight up poverty at 1 point, homelessness, sexual abuse...The headaches and drama. All these things happened so I can be who I am and know I'm indestructible. To be able to handle anything because most of this is light compared to the loads I had to carry through the years. I've got experience. I've been there. I've done that. All that's left for me is the mansions and the butlers. So I'm pushing, and I know what I deserve! I work hard as hell girl.
5. If Biggie was resurrected and wanted you to do a cut with him, what would the title be?
Wow .... Biggie and Nina B... that would be awesome by the way... we would probably do a record 4 the club, I love his club records... and I would come through and rep for the ladies so we'd call it... "she ain't got nothin on you, you got class"
6. What would the title of your Autobiography be?
Remember me?
7. Describe Nina B in ONE sentence.
I'm harder to forget.
8. What can we expect from Nina B for 2009? Source Awards? Platinum Album? Bet Award?
Yes yes yes... I'm calling 2009 2000mine.... and I'm going harder than I ever did. A lot of great things are happening. I'll definitely keep you posted!
Hey you guys, I always have an "it" chick of the moment. When I say "it" I mean she is on her game shoe wise, body wise, fashion wise, and even mentally speaking. Keyshia is doing it all, and I think she has come a long way from where she started. I just want to give it up to her at this moment. Keep doing you Keyshia, and stop trying to live for your family members. Do YOU!
One of my fav chicks in the industry, Keri Hilton, performed last night at The Foundry at Puritan Hill in Atlanta, Ga. Here's some pics from the event!
Well well folks we have finally came to O.J. Simpson's sentencing. I crown him the Dummy of the Year for 2008. You get off on a double murder, and then you continue to F up after that. SMH Come on O.J. you know that noone sympathizes with your dumb ass. lol
You stole "your own property" and then go on record saying, "I stand here today sorry, somewhat confused. I feel apologetic to people of state of Nevada, "I didn't want to steal anything from anybody, "I just wanted my personal things. I was stupid. I'm sorry. I didn't know I was doing anything illegal. I thought I was confronting friends. I thought I was retrieving my things. I didn't mean to hurt anybody and I didn't mean to steal anything!"
O.J sorry to say this but, "You deserve every day of the sentence that you are given your celeb status means nothing to us!" Buh Bye!
I am really feeling these 3 songs right now. Take a listen and see if you dig them as well. Avant always kicks out bangers. Solange's first c.d. was 1 star, but her second one was 4 stars out of 4. Anthony Hamilton is always a winner, no complaints here. All 3 of these folks are underrated. Wake up people!
According to Gyant , Wyclef is S.O.L (sh*t outta luck)
The as-yet-unfinished manse is going to be sold off by Miami-Dade county Dec. 12 because Wy -- through a company he set up with friends -- has yet to pay back over $2 mil he owes on the mortgage. The house went into FC City in March.And it wasn't just the mortgage that wasn't paid -- court docs show there were plenty of people working on the house that haven't gotten paid either.Wyclef didn't immediately comment.
So I was browsing Imeem and I ran across this playlist with songs from Brandy... I guess most of these have never been released because I know my Brandy ish. lol So take a listen because most of the them hit hard; especially List.
George Bush and his wife Laura is moving to Dallas. I'm packing my shit and moving to Kenya lmaoooo I don't want to bump into that fool at the grocery store or the mall. So to my Dallas peeps, if you don't see me around then i'm goneeeee! lol
Wonkette delivered this story and I also saw a vid on Yahoo, so it's official! SMH
