Hey.Young.World.

Thoughts of + the Day = New Post(s)

Hey Young World! I've decided to start doing my "thoughts of the day" posts again. Lately, I've been blogging off and on. But, that'll change soon. (I'm serious this time! lol.) Huge things & big moves are in the works for me. I can't wait to explain. But I'll definitely be updating the world about my life & what I love through many vlogs & posts to come...sooner than later! I'll be talking to you guys really soon!

Photo Of The Day

Wyclef Jean & his daughter, Angelina

photo: Gap Product (Red) Campaign (2007)

Where Can I Get A TalkBox?

Autotune seems to be the easy way out these days! A time before autotune was invented, there was the infamous talkbox! They're both unique in their own way. But today's society is just abusing the mess out of autotune. "Gosh!" *Napoleon Dynamite voice* lol. #ImJustSaying

Before T-Pain, there was Roger Troutman! Before Roger Troutman, there was Stevie Wonder! Before Stevie Wonder...um, Idk. I didn't research that far. lol. But I'm saying all of this to say...thanks to people like Stevie Wonder, Roger Troutman (Zapp & Roger), Teddy Riley, Ryan Leslie... for giving me an idea over the years of how unique an actual talkbox is. I've been thinking about getting one. #seriously. lol. It seems fun. And plus...they say it works well with a guitar. I'll see about that.

Last note: T-Pain doesn't use a talkbox...obviously he lives for autotune. But since he made autotune huge-r than huge in the 2g's. I felt the need to throw his name in above.
Last Last Note: FYI: Stevie Wonder is still a beast on the talkbox as if he's still in the 1970's on Soul Train. lol. (Yeah, I saw that re-run.)

"At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love." -DR.MLK

Happy/Peaceful Dr. Martin Luther King Day

My flashback to yesterday evening:

A conversation between Jay (5 year cousin) & myself

Me: Do you know who Dr. Martin Luther King is?
Jay: Yes!
Me: Could you tell me something about him?
Jay: I know that he was a civil rights leader.
Me: What else...?
Jay: Umm (smile)...he won an award.?!
Me: Are you talking about the Nobel Peace Prize?
Jay: Yes!

(Behind our Dr. King conversation, we began to talk about Rosa Parks & why she chose to do what she had done...) *Sidenote*-I was kinda grilling him. But it seemed like he wasn't sweating all my questions I was shooting at him. Because, he kept giving me straight answers with the "I wish she would shut up" look. lol.

I was fairly impress with our conversation. This kid knows alot. He would have went all night talking to me...if it wasn't for the bright cartoons that stole his attention. lol. I thought the way he spoke about the civil rights leaders was kinda cool. I'll be shooting the "What do you want to be when you grow up?" question really soon...lol.

Anyways...

Attention:
my generation a.k.a. young creative world.

Dear my generation,
It is on us (our generation) to read books, do the research, ask questions or maybe even read biographies on people who may have paved the way for us to be able to do the many things that we can do or may be taking for granted today in 2010. Those inspiration may help us to make the next step for change for the better of our society. Because of those inspirations, we to have to evolve at many points in our lives. And show that we can too be great & continue what has been started for us by great leaders.

"Boy I gotta watch my back...cause I'm not just anybody" -Aaliyah

Nah, not Drake! Obviously, he was so inspired enough by Aaliyah's music to have used her classic line for his part on "Bedrock". Remember? Are You That Somebody?!.
#Note...One of the greatest songs ever.

Years have passed since the tragic dead of one of the greatest artists ever. Aaliyah was definitely a great singer & a loveable person. She has left us with the most timeless & greatest music that will forever be with us. Aaliyah has always been a huge inspiration to me. And, I'm truly thankful for that. As most people may know, this past weekend was Aaliyah's birthday as she would have turned 31 years old.

With that being said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AALIYAH!
"We love you & you are truly missed!"

Rest In Peace

Aaliyah Haughton

Rachel McAdams + Vogue

If you know me or have some sort of interest in my likes then you should know that I'm a huge fan of Rachel McAdams. She's a very talented young actress who has been taking over films for the last few years. And I've come to love some of her films dearly enough to be make them my all-time favorites.

The Notebook + Mean Girls, etc...!

Did I say my favorites:)!

In 2010, Rachel is gracing the cover of one of my favorite magazines. Can I just say that if you're ever given a chance to grace a cover of Vogue. Take It! That's a sign of something huge. And not just any person will get that opportunity.

LAST NOTE:

WATCH OUT FOR RACHEL MCADAMS!!!

She's working on even bigger things for the world.

Lil Wayne Farewell Concert w/Young Money

Date: December 28, 2009

Where: New Orleans Arena

Start Time: 7pm but due to C.P. time...it became 9pm

I was definitely in attendance. I've seen Lil' Wayne perform many times over the years. Just as I do for every other concert...

I will now give this one a rating as well...

A RATING FROM 1 to 10!

7 1/2

Here's some footage from what went on at the show & backstage...

exclusive photo via: Young Money Facebook Fan Page

video exclusive via: nveuroclothing.blogspot.com

p.s.- Where was Drizzy, Nicki & Twist?! *side eye* #cmonson

Kanye West VH1 Storytellers CD/DVD

In Stores Tomorrow

January 5, 2010

Containing over 70 minutes of performace footage and audio from his VH1 Storyteller special and more!

Some or not many people may know...but I'm extremely excited right about now! I've was just as much excited when parts of this special was first shown on VH1 in early '09. I was in front of the television like a kid watching a cartoon. And if ya'll only knew how much of an inspiration this man is to me. *sigh* It would take me all day and night to explain. Anyways, I felt the need to say all of this through a post.

Which I'll probably say it again tomorrow as well:)!

Kanye West - Robocop (Live)