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Eargasm Cover Edition: Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You"

2011-10-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

In my head I am an A&R for a record company and I like to go on Youtube to discover new talent. There are some really great singers, some signed, some unsigned. One of my favorite Youtube finds is Karina Pasian. I discovered her a couple of years ago right before she was signed and I've been hooked ever since.

I haven't heard much from her lately, so I was pleased to get an update from her 2 weeks ago of Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You". I like Frank Ocean and when I first heard this song late this past summer, I thought it was just ok. Well, Karina and some other Youtuber's gave this song a new life. ENJOY!

EARGASM: Flight Facilities ft. Giselle "Crave You"

2011-09-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

I love this song!!!

M.I.A.

2011-09-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

I know it's been quite sometime since my last update and even with that, my posts have been few and far in between. Well, my computer is broken and I don't feel comfortable making mobile posts. So, until I get a new computer (which will be soon), my posts will be infrequent.

Amy, Amy, Amy

2011-07-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

I was truly saddened by the news of Amy Winehouse this morning. She was one of my favorites and I am truly going to miss her and I will forever be a fan.

Below are some of my favorite songs by Ms.Winehouse:

My Hair

2011-07-18T17:49:00.000-07:00

A lot of people have been asking about the current state of my hair. I'm not ready to reveal it quite yet. It's really at that awkward stage where I feel the need to stretch it out to show my true length. I HATE IT! So, I have uploaded this teeny weeny pic of my hair including my most recent hair color. It has grown so much, but the progress is not that noticeable, oh well!!

Curl Envy: Beyonce (again)

2011-07-01T16:28:00.001-07:00

This is my first mobile post, so I hope it looks ok.

Anyway, I stumbled upon this photo of Beyonce signing autographs at a Harlem Target. Her hair is breath-taking!!

Curl Envy: Tracie Thoms

2011-06-29T17:56:00.000-07:00

Just when I thought I was running low on natural celebrities, someone told me that I looked like actress Tracie Thoms. It was weird because Thoms is a Baltimore native and this particular lady looked like she could be a relative. So naturally, I asked if she was related and she was not. LOL

EARGASM: Ty McFly Louie Stef "Base for your face freestyle"

2011-06-18T15:08:00.000-07:00

ty mcfly louie stef - base for your face freestyle by TYMcFLY

EARGASM: Kid Cudi ft. Mary J. Blige "Don't Play This Song"

2011-06-05T13:24:00.000-07:00

KiD CuDI - Don't Play This Song (Ft. Mary J. Blige)

NEW VIDEO: Denzil Porter "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

2011-05-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

A Story of Prorective Styling: Yarn Braids/ Genie Locs

2011-05-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been bored with my hair. Even though I big chopped to about 6 inches, I miss my previous length. My heat damaged hair was a mess, but it still hung below my shoulders.

I thought if I added some highlights, I could get over my pity party. Being the punk that I am, I only used 20 volume developer, so my highlights are pretty non-existent (and not worthy of a photo).

Earlier this month, I had the bright idea of getting yarn braids. A good friend of mine is growing locs and she wears yarn braids to simulate the look while her hair grows. I THOUGHT they would look great on me and decided to give them a try. She did an amazing job, but I have now concluded that I need both length and volume. So I'm forced to wear them in limited styles which didn't help with my current dilemma.

Although the yarn braids didn't cure my hair boredom, they are definitely protecting my hair and most importantly, keeping me out of it. Stay tuned, I have a feeling I will do something drastic when I remove them.

EARGASM: Odd Future (Frank Ocean) ft. Dave Raps "Swim Good"

2011-05-10T09:37:00.000-07:00

Shout out to my reader Felix for sending me this track over a month ago. Sorry, I took so long to post it. Enjoy!!

Curl Envy: Rachael True

2011-05-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

My first introduction to Rachel True's mane was in the 1996 witchcraft thriller, The Craft. I still remain envious of her copper colored locks. Although Half and Half was a great sitcom featuring another curly girl (sometimes), Essence Atkins, I can tell you the main reason I watched the show was to get a glimpse of their hair.

EARGASM: Karmin music does Lil' Wayne 6'7 cover

2011-04-28T09:02:00.000-07:00

Amazing!!!! I'll be back to blog some of their original songs. Someone please sign them!!!

EARGASM: A You and Me Thing

2011-04-26T13:32:00.000-07:00

A You and Me Thing is a Bronx based hip-hop duo comprised of songstress Roqui Monroe and lyricist Noah Vinson. I'm really enjoying what I'm hearing from them so far; it's actually refreshing.

Keep up with A You and Me Thing:

Twitter: (Noah) @Sonotnoahvee and (Roqui) @RoquiDoll

Facebook: http://listn.to/AYouMeThing

Tumblr: http://www.ayounmething.tumblr.com

The Break-up (Prod. By Scarecrow Beats) by A You And Me Thing

EARGASM: Wiz Khalifa ft. Chevy Woods "Middle of You"

2011-04-18T17:30:00.000-07:00

I'm not a smoker by any means, but I love this song!!!!! Unlike the majority of his fans, this song makes me want to get in the mirror and do my best Ciara impersonation.

Curl/Fashion Envy: Solange Knowles

2011-04-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

I don't have many personal style icons. But when I do get in my feminine groove, Solange Knowles is definitely one of those chicks that I look at and say "I need that". I like to think of myself as a "silhouettest". I am all about silhouette and her latest fits are calling my name. Not to mention, I love her natural hair pride. She's been natural for a while, but has now decided to start wearing natural styles after her big chop last year.

I need this in my life!!!

EARGASM: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil' Wayne "Motivation"

2011-04-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

When I heard this song on the radio 2 weeks ago, I was really proud of Ms. Kelly for capturing a good radio sound. For many years, she has struggled to find and satisfy her American audience and I hope this single will give her the push she needs to overcome her past obstacles.

Although I like the song (sexiness and all), the video featured too much male hip-thrusting, with no feminine appeal whatsoever. I'm sure my gay male friends will live for this video!

Teyana Taylor for Vibe

2011-04-07T07:31:00.000-07:00

When I opened my new VIBE magazine (with 50 cent) last week I was shocked to see such stunningly beautiful pictures of Ms. Teyana Taylor. I'm not a fan of the makeup, but the overall styling is superb!

8920: Charm City!!!

2011-04-04T20:54:00.000-07:00

Over the past week, I've been testing out some jewelry ideas. My better half fell in love with the idea of a charm bracelet and immediately started telling his friends. Within days, we've sold enough to start taking this little idea to the next level. Now, because I am a super tomboy, everything I construct in fashion has a masculine twist. I would like to market these charm bracelets as unisex, but I don't want to take the Y chromosome from my alpha-male clients. So, I'll keep it black and white (men and women).

This bracelet collection is called Good and Evil. The bracelets are all a mix of black onyx and include your choice of one charm; a skull or a cross. Any custom orders including color and extra charms will be an additional charge.

For right now, the base price of the bracelet is $35 and includes a toggle closure. For sales inquiries please contact me: 89twenty@gmail.com

Below are just a few pictures of satisfied customers. These will be available for sale on-line at our store, so please stay tuned for more information!!

Movies: Limitless

2011-04-01T14:50:00.000-07:00

"No one man should have all that power; the clocks ticking I just count the hours".

I really enjoyed this movie. It wasn't perfect in any sense, but if you like your thoughts provoked then it is a must see. For whatever reason, I tend to draw biblical references and themes from most movies these days; so just try to follow where I'm coming from.

Themes:

- Knowledge is Power
- Too much knowledge/power is dangerous
- Nothing too good lasts forever
- Lack of self-motivation
- Dependency
- Perfection
- Good vs. Evil
- Greed

And the list goes on.........

The pill allowed him to access 100% of his brain, thus giving the capacity to store new knowledge and recall forgotten memories; as well as think situations fully through. Anyone can do this if they concentrate hard enough, right? Well, the difference is the pill allowed all of this immediately.

Now here goes my religious interpretation.........

Without spoiling the movie, the pill represents Religion. His dependency on the drug was his faith. When the medication wore off, he lost everything he gained and even became physically ill. As long as he had the pill in his life, everything was perfect. Living without the pill, was the difference between life and death.

At one point in the movie, he did something absolutely crazy which took a turn and for me and represented pure evil. After that, he seemed to have signed a deal with the devil. Although he was supposed to be off of the drug, his powers intensified and his character became extremely arrogant.

If you've seen this movie, do you think he was still on the drug at the end?

Erykah Badu backstage tour

2011-03-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love her! Look at this hair, I need to buy some of that, lol!

Erykah Badu Backstage Tour

Curl Envy: Corinne Bailey Rae

2011-03-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

I've been a huge fan of Corinne Bailey Rae's music since her U.S. debut back in 2006. Even though I'm a self-proclaimed hair fanatic, her hair didn't wow me at that time. Now, Corinne's got some "hangtime" and her twist/braid/bantu-knot out is making me a little anxious (I want this hair, STAT). Because of her and Marsha Ambrosius, I've started wearing side parts. My goal is to achieve this look and length by December! So far, I'm on the right track.

The Baltimore Natural Hair Expo

2011-03-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

I attended the Baltimore Natural Haircare Expo 2011 on Saturday March 26th. It was great to see some of my Youtube vloggers, learn about new products and natural salons in the area. More than anything, it was great to see so many fellow naturals!!

I did enjoy myself, but next year there needs to be some changes. First, the space was way too small. It wasn't the sort of venue where you could maneuver a detour around this person and that person to get through. You had to literally stop and let people walk by and jump out in to traffic at your own risk. This aspect was a major turn off and is the sole reason why I only stayed for 35 minutes.

I'm no natural hair guru, but I'm a 9 year veteran, so there is nothing new out there that I haven't seen or haven't read about. So, I was somewhat bored. I do think a newer natural would've appreciated the event a little more and could've stood the heavy foot traffic a little longer than me.

Although it was all about hair, I was more intrigued by the jewelry and accessories. So much so that I spent my entire frugal budget within 15 minutes. I wanted to get some Ivy Charlaine jewelry, but I'd already spent all of my cash. I knew she had a website and the prices were pretty much the same, so it was ok.

Overall, I left with some earrings I could've made myself, another pair of earrings that looked like they were from the beauty supply store upon further inspection, and some shea butter. Did this frugalista just waste some money? I think so.................SMH!! Nevertheless, I have no regrets at all; I'm glad I went and I enjoyed the little time spent with one of my dearest friends and fellow natural.

EARGASM: Eliza Doolittle "Skinny Genes"

2011-03-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

This is one probably one of the most sexiest songs ever. The lyrics are so cleverly masked behind the pop, folk sound that you would assume that what she is saying is "kid friendly", NOT! The video is also visually appealing and I would've loved to be a guest at that party. I really like what I've heard from Eliza Doolittle so far and if you're interested, her U.S. debut was March 22, 2011 per digital download via Capital Records. Yes, it has been almost a year since the original release in her native UK (we're late).