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Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:28:00 +0000

The big day has come and gone (that's us in the photo) and we decided to go with the song "Kooks" by David Bowie. It was a wonderful dance; a moment in time that I will fondly remember always. BUT I do have another son and we would appreciate your mother-son dance suggestions for round two, whenever that may be.

1. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

2.You are the Sunshine of My Life

3.I Hope You Dance By Lee Ann Womack

4.A Mother's Song - by T Carter Music

5.My Wish by Rascal Flatts.

6.Song for Mama - Boyz II Men

Michael Jackson - History

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:18:00 +0000

A decade after "thriller" and MTV transformed pop, Michael Jackson releases a collection that combines a classic greatest-hits anthology with a jarring and uneven new album. Throughout HIStory we're reminded of the Michael Jackson who helped groove music go mainstream with Off the Wall, fused high-tech New Wave and Caribbean rhythms with the aid of producer Quincy Jones on Thriller and Bad, and communed with trancelike '90s soul and New Jack Swing inventor Teddy Riley on 1991's underpraisedDangerous. A decade after Thriller, Jackson's still the same: the apolitical universalist who never shared the hip-hop generation's politics, the pop figurehead who bends the latest mass flavors to his creative will, the Spielbergian artist tycoon who's drawn to Old Hollywood glamour and New Hollywood balance sheets. He still wants to be the King of Pop and to be left alone.

And now, Jackson is more embattled than ever, as the furor over the epithet slinging of "They Don't Care About Us," a new track from HIStory, demonstrates. In the past, Jackson's albums defined their pop surroundings so a fan could hear past their oddness. HIStory doesn't offer that option; these days, whiz-bang Thriller-style kicks exist more on computer screens than on radios. Instead of ignoring his troubles or attacking them from interesting angles, Jackson obsesses on his woes, an eager participant in today's talk-show din of personal confession. He's angry, miserable, tortured, inflammatory, furious about what he calls, in "Stranger in Moscow," a "swift and sudden fall from grace."

Some of the new songs – the excellent current single "Scream" or the first-rate R&B ballad "You Are Not Alone" – manage to link the incidents of Jackson's infamous recent past to universal concepts like injustice or isolation. When he bases his music in the bluntness of hip-hop, Jackson sketches funky scenarios denouncing greed, blanket unreliability and false accusation. HIStory unfolds in Jackson's outraged response to everything he has encountered in the last year or so. It makes for an odd, charmless second chapter to a first that includes miraculous recordings like "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White" and "Beat It."

Without Quincy Jones around to give HIStory the rich unity of Thriller and Bad or even a producer-composer like Teddy Riley to bestow his variations of ongoing style, the new album really jerks you around. It goes from four collaborations with the peerless Minneapolis fusionists Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to tracks done by Jackson himself to a couple of loudly unmusical David Foster productions to one dynamite jam ("This Time Around") done with Atlanta R&B hotshot Dallas Austin that's ripe for remixes.

"Scream" and "Tabloid Junkie," two adventurous Jam and Lewis thumpers, work completely: Jackson's slippery voice is caught in mammoth funk-rock constructions. They're reminiscent of Janet Jackson's hits, in which Jam and Lewis allow space for lush vocal harmonies taken from the Triumph-era Jacksons; the choruses of "Tabloid Junkie" in particular sing out with quick-voiced warnings about the failings of media truth.

But the bulk of HIStory doesn't feel as contemporary as the "Scream" video, in which Michael and his sister Janet jump around like '90s fashion kids trapped in a spaceship stolen from a Barbarella film set. With its silly heraldic cover painting and theme-park title piece, HIStory feels like the work of someone with a bad case of Thriller nostalgia. Occasionally this backward focus works to Jackson's advantage: On "Stranger in Moscow" he remembers the synth-pop '80s while constructing wracked claims of danger and loneliness that rival any Seattle rocker's p??in.

More often, this strategy backfires. Jackson seems desperate for the days when he ruled, when doing a Beatles cover like this album's "Come Together" would have equaled a nod to preceding royalty. Now it reveals the downside of Jackson's HIStorydefense, which is plain old superstar ego. The slow blues-operatic "Earth Song" for all its noble sentiments, sounds primarily like a showpiece – something with which to knock 'em dead in Monte Carlo. And uncut Hollywood fluff like "Childhood," "Little Susie" and the climactic version of Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" has zero point of view on itself; its blend of rampaging ego and static orchestral pop is a Streisand-size mistake. What it's doing on an album with Dallas Austin and Jam and Lewis is anyone's guess. But then that's the story of this exhilarating, misconceived, often heartbreaking package. HIStory's ultimate goal is to position Michael Jackson's music as a planet, a genre, a law, a marketing budget unto itself. As time passes and singles break, maybe those superhuman plans will touch back down on earth.

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Michael Jackson number one - Album Review

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +0000

Despite the recent controversy surrounding his personal life, Michael Jackson has long been known as the King Of Pop, and with good reason. For most pop stars, their time in the spotlight lasts maybe 2-3 years before they are reduced to guest appearances on weekly sit-coms or the occassional "info-mercial". This is not true of Jackson, whos reign at the top has carried him through the past 2+ decades since the onset of his solo career after leaving the Jackson Five.

This collection of Number One hits is therefore a must have for any fan of the pop genre. Since the 1980's, Jacksons eclectic, diverse style has seen many landmarks in the music industry, setting new standards, breaking new ground and re-inventing a style that was in its infancy when Jackson came into his own. His pioneering sound created a whole new generation of music and for that he was rewarded the title "King of Pop".

The album features 18 of Jackson most beloved songs, featured in the order which they originally made it to number one. Included on the album are some of his largest breakout hits like "Billy Jean" and Beat It" which both became such huge hits that they are immediately recognizable by audiences today.

The song "Thriller", which also emerged early in Jackson's solo career, firmly planted the superstars reputation as a serious talent in the industry. Not only was Jackson re-inventing the style of music, he was setting a new standard unprecedented in the industry at that time. Music television was only a few years old when the video for "Thriller", a 10+ minute short film, was released for the first time. The video, which was so well produced that it rose immediately to the head of the video industry, set a new level of quality in the genre that artists have been struggling to match since.

The album also features a number of other large hits for Michael, including the songs which added to the early controversy in Jackson's professional career. "Black or White", a song about racial equality again put Jackson in the spotlight for his controversal portrayal of violence against authority. "Bad", "Smooth Criminal", and "Dirty Diana" also feature Jackson's hard driving rythems and smooth, sometimes aggressive lyrics covering a range of topics that has often lead to speculation and ridicule by the press, while at the same time leaving his world-wide hordes of fans clammoring for more.

Some of the more poignant pieces in this collection include songs like "Man In the Mirror", a song where Michael points the finger at himself while pondering the choices in his life.

In all, the album is a great collection of all his number one hits, and is a great look back at the man who created a genre that has grown since he stepped to the front of the class, but never outgrown his talent. With the onset of this generations pop superstars like Justin Timberlake, Brittany Spears and Chrsitina Aguilera, it is a further testimony to his talent and sheer ability that Michael Jackson has remained such a huge part of not only the genre, but the music industry as a whole. Love him or hate him, his talent is unmistakable and unquestionable.

This compilation of hits is a great addition to any music collection, and is a must have for any Jackson fan. For anyone who isn't already familiar with his music, this collection is a great introduction into the mind and soul of a man who reshaped the music industry. Jackson truly is the King of Pop, and through this album, you can enter the gates to his kingdom. Give this album a listen, you won't be disappointed.

Michael Jackson's Thriller

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:48:00 +0000

People often talk about how the amount of copies Michael Jackson's 1982 album Thriller has sold. People often bring up that it's the biggest selling album of all time. They bring up all of the awards it's won.

All of that stuff is great for the trivia nerd in all of us (and I've certainly got one in me) but what really makes Thrillerremarkable is the music itself. While most pop music from 1982 sounds positively dated today, I believe most of the tracks from Thriller still sound just as fresh in 2009 as they did 27 years earlier.

The album opener "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is the most over the top song on the album and it says something that he opens the album with this one. There's so much packed into this song, it's bursting at the seams. These days most hit songs have about 1/3 of the imagination that this song has packed into it (and that's being generous.)

The three most known songs on the album are "Thriller," "Billie Jean," & "Beat It." In fact these are arguably the three most well known songs of Michael Jackson's entire career. Amazingly they come one right after the other on the album. How many albums have three songs that memorable one after the other?

It seems the music video for "Thriller" is talked about all the time. But what about the song itself? The video wouldn't have been so great if there wasn't an awesome soundtrack for it.

"Billie Jean" is so great that it really doesn't even need me to say anything about it here. It's the ultimate dance pop song. It demands you to the dance floor but it also has an irresistible melody and interesting lyrics that beg you to sing along.

"Beat It" featured rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. When you think about it, that's quite an interesting move to make for an R&B pop artist like Michael Jackson. People forget what an original idea it was for him to do such a rocking tune at that time. His groundbreaking ideas were so influential that it's difficult to see them in their original context now.

Those three songs are fantastic but it's some of the others that really tickle me these days. "PYT (Pretty Young Thing)," "Human Nature," & "Baby Be Mine" are all wonderful songs that were not huge hits so they sometimes get overlooked by casual fans. These are great songs. Forget the "Greatest Hits" albums because they don't include great songs like these. You need to get Thriller.

Even the album's lesser songs have their moments and their charms. "The Girl is Mine" is a silly duet with Beatles legend Paul McCartney but it's actually quite enjoyable once you accept it for what it is. "The Lady in my Life" takes awhile to get going but once the groove sets in, it's a cool song.

One thing that I definitely feel is too often overlooked with Michael Jackson is his songwriting ability and Thriller was really the first proof that he was a great songwriter (although he did write one song, the #1 hit "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" for Off the Wall.)

Michael Jackson has the sole songwriting credit on four of the nine songs on this remarkable album: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," & "The Girl is Mine." Writing four songs for Thriller was just the beginning, because from 1987's Bad through 2001's Invincible Jackson would write about 90% of his album's original songs (I'm not counting his covers of "Smile" & "Come Together" in my quick & dirty estimate.)

Classical Music

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:37:00 +0000

Classical music, like other forms of classical art, has not as many takers as those of light music. Nonetheless, classical music has its fans too and lots more are falling to its charms. Yet, those who turn to it often find it rather beyond their understanding and real appreciation. They are charmed by it, but they cannot critically explain why it appeals them. You cannot rationalize its appeal or beauty.

Another reason why a large majority of people are not very comfortable with classical music is its complexity and a sense of distance from the artist. Light music can be easily sung by ordinary artists with whom ordinary listeners can identify easily. It expresses the feelings of ordinary persons in their own language. Classical music, on the other hand, is rather mysterious and is rendered in diverse styles and it takes years, sometimes a life long time to understand .But its study has its rewards too. The more you study it, the more you enjoy it and the more you find it wonderful and worth the effort and hard work to study it.

The study or appreciation of classical music depends upon your individual taste. A form of music that appeals to you may not appeal to another person. You may come across experts who may try to influence you by their judgments about the quality of music. You may listen to them, but you should not compel yourself to like the music that they like. Or if you come across a much-acclaimed piece of music that you cannot really appreciate, you do not have to blame yourself for not liking it. You may of course try to find out why the particular expert likes a given piece of music. May be, you find some point to learn.

The most important thing about classical music is to listen to it as much as you can. Classical music CDs are available from many sources. If you are a student, your college library may have an abundant stock of classical music CDs. You can listen to radio, watch TV, and go to concerts and recitals. You can also get free downloads from the Internet, if you do not want to spend money.

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Roch Music :The Ten Best Metal Albums Of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:21:00 +0000

With heavy metal music of all genres enjoying a healthy resurgence as of late, this past year has seen a number of mighty releases. The old guard, the young bucks and all manner of rivet heads in between have proven that there's no better time than now to be enjoying the most extreme music on the planet. Yet after sifting through the razor sharp entrails of 2009's metal releases, these ten essential releases all possessed that unholy extra je ne sais quoi.

1) Mastodon - Crack The Skye (Reprise Records)

While this Atlanta quartet have noticeably sidled away from their sludgier roots, it's been a movement of growth and not compromise. The band's psychedelic tendencies are grander than ever on this monumental concept album about Russian mystics and lost astral projectors. Guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds and drummer-slash-vocalist Brann Dailor have channeled their pain into a beautifully detailed work of sonic art loaded with heart-wrenching textures and unparalleled heaviness. Killer track: Oblivion

2) Megadeth - Endgame (Roadrunner Records)

After rising to the stratosphere in his battle to out-riff thrash metal titans Metallica, Megadeth genius Dave Mustaine later navigated through some choppy waters only to come back swinging with his most surprising disc to date. The shock wasn't necessarily that Endgame was good, but that it was really good. Maybe "best-of-his-career" good. Killer production and some amazing guitar work helped this release prove that while Metallica's Death Magnetic showed that band was still alive, Megadeth is more than merely alive - they're thriving. Killer track: Endgame

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3) Slayer - World Painted Blood (American/Sony)

Another mainstay of the early thrash scene (Slayer guitarist Kerry King actually played for Megadeth during their first shows), these Southern California titans have stayed true to their aggressive roots since their inception. Now that original drummer Dave Lombardo is back in the fold, they're dropping some of their most intense material since the 1990's Seasons In The Abyss. World Painted Blood is a satanically catchy combination of songs showcasing all of the band's strengths. From slow and ominous to spine-shatteringly fast, this disc simply slays! Killer track: Hate Worldwide

4) Behemoth - Evangelion (Metal Blade)

This brutal Polish metal outfit is truly the thinking mosher's band. Combining early black metal influences with insanely technical death metal leanings, Evangelion is another stunner from Nergal and company. Its epic songs feature a balance of riff-heavy brutality and layered ambience. It's also a prime example of an album worth buying in physical form, as the impressive artwork and insightful, historical song commentary found within its booklet would be lost in an all-digital realm. Killer track: Ov Fire And The Void

5) Dethklok - Dethalbum II (Williams Street)

While it may seem heretical to place a "fake" album by a "fake" cartoon band in the top five, the truth is that this disc cracked the Billboard Top 20 for a reason. Metalocalypse mastermind Brendan Small isn't just a television show creator, he's also a Berklee trained guitarist who has assembled a number of talented musicians around him (including Gene Hoglan on drums) to put together some bona fide crushing metal. If the sheer brutality of it all isn't enough, Dethalbum II also features some of the best guitar melodies to have been heard in decades. Killer track: I Tamper With The Evidence At The Murder Site Of Odin

6) The Black Dahlia Murder - Deflorate (Metal Blade)

A dizzying assault of intricate riffs (featuring new guitarist Ryan Knight), deafening blast beats and Trevor Strnad's bipolar vocalizations, Deflorate is a no-apologies slab of sheer American metal. From the bizarre cover artwork to the surprisingly cinematic lyrics, this concise package of devastating nastiness will lay waste to human nervous systems and small towns aplenty. Killer track: Denounced, Disgraced

7) Nile - Those Whom The Gods Detest (Nuclear Blast)

Sharing a certain kinship to Behemoth, this South Carolinian death metal monstrosity sports both the maniacally fast drumming of George Kollias and the Egyptian-flavored thematic juice courtesy of guitarist and founding member Karl Sanders. Equal parts brutality, technicality and brains, death metal doesn't get much better than this. Killer track: 4th Arra Of Dagon

8) Lamb Of God - Wrath (Epic)

While never recapturing the near-perfect vibe of 2006's Sacrament, this release is nonetheless laudable for its stripped down, in your face demeanor. Vocalist Randy Blythe again proves that he is one of the best screamers out there, and fleet-footed madman Chris Adler continues piling on evidence of why he's one of the best metal drummers in the world. Aggressive and lean, Wrath doesn't want to hold hands - it only yearns to start circle pits. Killer track: Contractor

9) Chthonic - Mirror Of Retribution (Spinefarm)

An inspiring concoction of black, death and thrash metal influences collided with Taiwanese culture and traditional instruments such as the erhu fiddle, Mirror Of Retribution is an angry melting pot that shows how far metal can evolve when absorbed into other corners of the globe. Catchy, beefy and melodic, Chthonic's latest is an exciting beast that's surprisingly hard to eject from the car CD player. Killer track: Blooming Blades

10) Burnt By The Sun - Heart Of Darkness (Relapse)

Heavier than a collapsing star, this final disc from New Jersey's noisecore brain trust Burnt By The Sun is for those who complain about Mastodon growing too cuddly in recent years. Chock full of tortured screams, guitar harmonics, chugging midsections and frenzied riff explosions, the sharp edges of Heart Of Darkness recall a time when the idea of metalcore wasn't such a bad thing. Killer track: There Will Be Blood

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Christina Milian

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:06:00 +0000

"Christine Flores" (born September 26, 1981), better known by her stage name "Christina Milian" (), is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, and model. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Milian moved to Los Angeles when she was 13 years old, desiring to be an actress. By the age of 17, Milian had begun writing songs to help obtain a recording contract. Milian has released three studio albums, and has finished recording a fourth, "Elope", which is scheduled for a late 2009 or early 2010 release.

Milian's self-titled debut album was released in 2001, and features the singles 'AM to PM' and 'When You Look at Me'; both peaked in the top three on the UK Singles Chart. The singer's second studio album, "It's About Time" (2004), provided her first major US hit 'Dip It Low'. Milian's third studio album, "So Amazin'" (2006), produced only one single, 'Say I'. A month after the release of "So Amazin", Milian's representative confirmed that she had left the Island Def Jam record label due to 'creative differences'. Milian signed with Interscope Records in 2009, through which she will release her album, "Elope". The album's first single, 'Us Against the World', was written by Milian.

Although Milian is best known for her singing career, she originally wanted to be an actress. Her first lead role was in the 2003 film "Love Don't Cost a Thing", and subsequently had main roles in "Be Cool" and the horror film "Pulse". Milian had a minor role in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", and starred as the lead role in the straight-to-DVD film "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish". Milian has been described as a role model, and her mother manages her musical and theatrical careers. On September 4, 2009, Milian married The-Dream in Las Vegas, and was confirmed to be pregnant with his child a week later.

Hilary Duff

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:58:00 +0000

Like many of her most successful Disney-factory famiglia — not to mention her own big sister, Haylie Duff, former co-star of 7th Heaven — Hilary Duff began her acting career at a young age and quickly expanded her burgeoning empire to include music and merchandising. She was born on September 28th, 1987 in Houston, Texas, and began studying ballet as a child. After moving to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue a career in entertainment, Duff was cast as the lead in the successful Disney TV series Lizzie McGuire, which then spawned a big-screen picture, The Lizzie McGuire Movie two years later, in 2003.

While Duff continued to expand her acting portfolio, she launched her singing career. Her first album was a well-selling Christmas record, Santa Claus Lane, which featured Haylie, Lil' Romeo and Christina Milian. Then, after the soundtrack for The Lizzie McGuire Movie primed the pump, came Metamorphosis, a Number One that sold more than 3 million copies and spawned the hits "So Yesterday" (Number 42, 2003) and "Come Clean" (Number 35, 2004), which was used as the theme for the MTV show Laguna Beach. After covering the Go-Go's "Our Lips Are Sealed" with her sister for the soundtrack to A Cinderella Story, Duff's self-titled third album, issued on her 17th birthday in 2004, debuted at Number Two. Most Wanted (2005) was a collection of old songs, new songs and remixes that featured new tracks co-produced by Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Dignity was more in a straight house-music vein; "With Love," a single, went to Number One on the Dance Club Play chart.

Duff's personal life has also fascinated her fans. In 2001 she began a two-year relationship with pop singer Aaron Carter that led to a public feud with fellow child star Lindsay Lohan (the two have reconciled). Duff also dated Good Charlotte's Joel Madden. Off the stage, she has also made a name for herself by launching the clothing line Stuff by Hilary Duff and the fragrance With Love.

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Jessica Simpson

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:41:00 +0000

Jessica Simpson was born in Abilene, Texas and raised in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. She is the daughter of Joe Truett Simpson (a former Baptist youth minister) and Tina Ann Drew (a former Sunday School teacher). She has a younger sister, Ashlee, who launched her own music career in mid-2004. Jessica started singing at the age of twelve as a part of her Baptist church choir. At the same age, she made an unsuccessful application for The New Mickey Mouse Club, which starred fellow pop singers Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, among other future stars.

Simpson attended J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas. She was discovered singing at a church camp by a head of a small contemporary Christian record label and recorded an album over the next three years; however, the label folded before the record could be released. She dropped out in her senior year in order to tour and promote her demo album, which was funded by her grandmother, Joyce (thus the reason for the name of her 2004 holiday album, Rejoyce: The Christmas Album); she later earned her GED. During this time, she toured with the Christian Youth Conference circuit performing with Kirk Franklin, God's Property and CeCe Winans. She and her father sold copies of the album after her performances.

Tommy Mottola of Columbia Records obtained a copy of the album and, thinking she had potential as a pop singer, signed her as such. Christian influences can still be found in much of her music.

Beyoncé Giselle

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:57:00 +0000

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was groomed for stardom early. Born on September 4th, 1981, she began singing, dancing and performing in talent shows in her native Houston at age seven, and by high school she and cousin Kelly Rowland and school chums LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett were singing together, in a group that was later managed by Beyoncé's father and Rowland's guardian, Matthew Knowles. The act was first called Girl's Tyme (the name under which the group performed on Star Search in 1992), then, by the time they signed to Columbia in 1997, Destiny's Child. In 1998, the group issued its debut, Destiny's Child, which featured the hit "No, No, No" (Number Three, 1998). But it was 1999's The Writing's on the Wall that broke the bank, with "Bug a Boo" (Number 33, 1999), "Jumpin' Jumpin'" (Number Three, 1999), "Bills, Bills, Bills" (Number One, 1999), and perhaps most definitively with "Say My Name" (Number One, 2000). The definitive kiss-off song won two Grammys and featured a standout performance by Beyoncé, whose skittering, rhythmic, and hip-hop-derived approach to melody would help shift the entire landscape of R&B singing. With the membership of the group rapidly shifting around her — Luckett and Roberson sued after being replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, and Franklin left within a year — it became increasingly clear that Destiny's Child was intended as Beyoncé's showcase. Late in 2000 came "Independent Women Pt. 1" (Number One), from the Charlie's Angels soundtrack, a song that set the tone for 2001's Survivor (Number One), on which Beyoncé fully took center stage, most notably on the Grammy-winning title hit and "Bootylicious" (Number One). In 2001, Beyoncé starred in the MTV "hip-hopera" Carmen in the title role. After dipping her toes into Hollywood by appearing in an Austin Powers sequel, Knowles released her solo debut on its soundtrack, titled "Work It Out." She also worked with her new beau Jay-Z on his "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" (Number Four). Beyoncé's own Dangerously in Love was released in June 2003 and entered the charts at Number One, buoyed by its incredibly infectious lead single, "Crazy in Love," which went to Number One for two months. The Sean Paul-featuring "Baby Boy" also sat at the top of the charts; "Me, Myself and I" and "Naughty Girl" helped the album move more than 4 million copies. The album went on to win five Grammys, including honors for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Performance. In November 2004, Destiny Fulfilled (Number Two) sounded a valedictory note for Beyoncé's group with "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier"; the next Destiny's Child CD was a best-of titled #1s. In 2006, Beyoncé starred alongside Steve Martin in The Pink Panther, but it was her role in the film adaptation of the Broadway smash Dreamgirls that defined her on-screen career (Beyoncé received two Golden Globe nominations, and the film won two Oscars). Inspired by her Dreamgirls character (the Diana Ross-esque Deena Jones), she followed the film's completion by writing and, in a compressed three-week burst, recording B'Day, a deeper and often more inspired follow-up to Dangerously in Love (the LP earned a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album). Among its hits were "Déjà Vu" (Number Four), "Ring the Alarm" (Number 11), and "Irreplaceable," which perched at Number One for 10 straight weeks. A "deluxe" version of B'Day came out in April 2007 with included a duet with Shakira called "Beautiful Liar." Beyoncé spent much of 2007 on the road supporting the album on the Beyoncé Experience tour. Offstage, Beyoncé has also spent time promoting her fashion line House of Deréon (its moniker is taken from her grandmother's surname). On April 4th, 2008, Jay-Z and Beyoncé were married in Manhattan.

10 Keys to Getting Along With Single Women For Successful Dating, Seduction

noreply@blogger.com (tutorial) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:06:00 +0000

10 Keys to Getting Along With Single Women For Successful Dating, Seduction

by Don Diebel

1. When with a woman on a date, under no circumstances whatsoever, look at and flirt with other women. This is just plain rude and disrespectful. It's very degrading to a woman and makes her feel very unimportant. It really hurts their feelings, especially if she is attracted to you.
2. Don't play head games - Don't just use single women for sex and string them along with no intentions for emotional commitment. The worse thing you can do is to tell them that you love them and not even mean it. And, even worse is to tell them that you love them just to get them in bed for sex. Don't get involved with a woman you have no interest in or desire to have a relationship with and suddenly tell her after several dates and sexual relations, "I don't want a girlfriend right now" or "I'm not interested in having a relationship." They will feel used, hurt and abused. If all you want from a woman is just sex, just be honest and up front with her and tell her, "I'm not interested in being tied down in a relationship with you and I would prefer to have a sexual relationship only with no strings attached."
3. Don't make women feel self-concious by making comments on things that she is self-concious about such as her weight, her big ass, large nose, small eyes, hairy arms, pale skin, bony legs, big thighs, her protruding stomach, birthmark, stretch marks, acne, blemishes, etc.
4. Listen to women when they talk. Focus all your attention on every word she says. Don't talk to her while on the telephone and try to watch television at the same time. Pay attention to her and make her feel important and special. Women do not like to be ignored.
5. Be considerate of a woman's family and friends. In this imperfect world, we are not exactly crazy about everyone we meet, but at least make your best effort possible to get along with and form a bond with her family and friends. Here's why: If you get along fine with them, they won't be so inclined to pressure her to dump you. You would be surprised what an influence her friends and family have on her relationships with men. Also, keep in close touch with your own friends and relatives. They will resent her for you forgetting about them and spending all your time with your girlfriend.
6. Remember that single women are unique individuals - They are not a combination of all the women that you have dated and had relationships with. Maybe you had women cheat on you or act crabby and bitchy all the time. You think all single women are like this. Get rid of this attitude immediately! You just can't judge all single women by your experiences of the past. All women are different and don't judge all women as being mean because of a few bad experiences. There's lots of sweet and lovely single women out there that will treat you right. You just have to find them.
7. Treat single women like ladies - Literally, treat them like a queen. Open doors for them, light their cigarettes, pour their champagne, tell them how pretty and sexy they look, compliment them on their clothes, offer them your arm. Just make them feel special and desirable. And giving her, flowers, gifts, cards, and poetry is a good idea too. Treat a woman like a lady and you will melt her heart and make her want to become intimate with you.
8. Act like a human being when around a single woman - Do your belching and farting in private. And don't make sick comments about your desire for killing cats, kicking dogs, shooting animals, and any other off the wall comments.
9. Here's a real no-no: If a woman is acting crabby and bitchy, you say, "You must be getting your period." Women are very sensitive to a remark like this and make her resent you. There are other factors that contribute to a woman feeling a little cranky. It can be stress from work, family, friends, and maybe even you getting on her nerves.
10. Always apply the Golden Rule around women - Treat her like you want to be treated.
Follow these ten important keys to getting along with women and I guarantee you that you will have more success in getting women more interested in you. Even to the point that she may fall for you and want to share her warm and writing body with you for some hot passionate sex. I'm sure this is one reward you won't mind receiving for your efforts.

About the Author
P.S. - This article written by Don Diebel (Americas #1 Singles Expert). If you would like more free dating tips on how to successfully meet, date, attract, and seduce single women, please visit his website at: http://www.getgirls.com/ This article is copyright (c) 2008 by Don Diebel and may be reprinted in it's entirety as long as his website, byline, and copyright statement is included.

Tips for Successful Online Relationships

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Tips for Successful Online Relationships
by Eli Wyre

Finding a person online that intrigues you enough to pursue an online relationship is difficult. Once you have found that person you need to revisit the age old issues of developing that relationship. In many respects, some may say that online relationships are easier then in person relationships. But, in reality it is pretty much the same, just a little bit more removed. Dating tips are essentially the same, but they are a little more subtle then if you are face-to-face.
Safety
Even if the person sounds fantastic online you must be aware that there are some people out there that are being all you want them to be, but with ulterior motives. The very first piece of online dating advise is to not to give the person on the other end any numbers like telephone or PIN numbers regardless of how good they sound.
Be honest with yourself
Relationship advice is always a bit suspect because we are all a bit different. Dating advice from one person to another only reflects that one person giving the dating advice and not necessarily how it applies to you. Always take advice on dating and apply it, with modification, to who you are. Don't fudge about who you truly are, it will only come back to haunt you later on.
Slow and steady
One dating tip for a quality online relationship is to take it slow. Some might more aptly call this dating tip the restriction of to-much-information (TMI.) You do not need to have an online relationship develop 100 percent in one or two weeks. Let the personal information out slowly. A little mystery will go a long way to building the relationship.
Inflection
This particular piece of online dating advice is one item that requires a bit of work. Voice inflection when online is lost. Inflection is one of those things that we really take for granted. Quite a bit of meaning is lost without it. If you are sarcastic (like me) you can quickly lose somebody on the other end if they don't know how the words are intended. This is one of the reasons that the LOL and smile face type notations have come about. The problem is, many people find these notations a bit "cutesy." The online dating advice here is to use words to explain your inflection rather then symbols. So, if sarcastic, simply insert (sarcasm) into the text or use uppercase (OH BOY!!!) for very happy or (OH BOY) for can you believe what he did.
Conversation
Most people say that the art of conversation is dead. In a certain sense this also applies to online dating. Using text abbreviations and assumptions make online relationship building even more impersonal then it already is. This particular piece of online dating advice could be applied to regular relationship building as well. Use simple but descriptive whole worlds to describe what you are discussing. The right word will say quite a bit about who you are. For example: I like kayaking because of the way the paddle slips into the calm water works better then paddling is relaxing. You will come off as a bit more refined rather then just another person online.
Don't impose
This is perhaps the hardest piece of advice for dating online to get used to. It is so easy to use a word that imposes a thought, belief or need onto another person without even knowing that you are doing it. If there is one thing that will stop an online relationship dead in its tracks it is imposing yourself on another. Once your online relationship progresses a bit you may loosen up a bit with this piece of relationship advice but until then always defer to the other person in the way you phrase a sentence. Make sure you make it known how you feel, but be sure that the wording reflects the other person's ability to disagree or agree.
Be positive
Nobody likes a "gloomy Gus" when they get online. They really don't want to be in an ongoing relationship with such a person, unless they happen to be a gloomy Gus. Stay up beat when you are writing with your online friend. Sure, everybody has their down days, and that is fine to share. It shows that you are becoming comfortable with that person. If there starts to be a pattern, however, you may want to assess what is going on with yourself personally or with a friend but there is really no need to share it online. If your assessment leads to a life change for the better...well, that is a great thing to share. Relationship advice or not, good news is a turn on for most.
Be open ended
Just about everybody has heard the phrase "leave them wanting more." This holds true for online dating. You might think about your daily online conversations or your longer term relationships as a multi-course dinner. Always leave the person salivating for the next course. One of the better ways to do this is ask a question or two that requires a little thought or research. This will let them have something to bring to the table for your next conversation. This would also apply to you. Indicate that you will look into something and let them know what you find the next time you write.
Meeting for the first time
The big piece of online dating advice here is to meet in a busy place. All the online chat in the world won't substitute for the first meeting and a true assessment. Try to stay relaxed. Listen, but be able to carry the conversation. Stick to areas where you can find help quickly. Call me a bit of a cynic but safety first.
Most importantly be yourself
How many times have you heard that one? Fortunately or not, the statement does ring particularly true for online relationships. A certain amount of "you" will seep into the online relationship whether you like it or not but try for being true to yourself all the time. Faking who you are will doom the relationship, unless you really didn't want an online relationship in the first place. If you swear quite a bit in life, go for it (just use symbols so as to not offend to much.), if you happen to be one of those folks that dots their "I's" with a heart go for that as well. Be who you are and the need for online relationship advice will go away fairly fast.

About the Author
Eli is the owner of Dating Advice Forums. You can find more information at worthdating.com.