New album from SADE

Yay, one of my favs! My mom used to play her to put me to sleep as a baby :) She is coming out with a new album finally! Check it out
http://concreteloop.com/2009/11/music-news-sades-new-album-cover-album-news

The Future in Jeopardy

One of the things I am passionate about are disproportionate incarceration rates, especially for juveniles. These youth are the future of our country and this country has turned our schools and communities in to police states where there are no chances for our youth of color. It is unfair, nonsensical, and detrimental to them, our families, and our communities. Most of these youth are arrested for non-violent offenses and just need worthwhile alternatives and education, but instead money is spent on their incarceration and not invested in them becoming well rounded, productive citizens. Preeminent leader/scholar on the subject James Bell, writes a eloquent, vehement blog post on the subject. I posted one of the recent post. Check it above. Click on title. And check out the work of W. Haywood Burns Institute and check out the work of The Community Justice Network for Youth(cjny.org)

New Alicia Keys Vid

Fresh Video by Ms. Alicia Keys. I wasn't really feeling the first single, but she made up for it with this song and video. I'm such a nerd, this is so up my alley.lol You will see what I mean. Watch and Enjoy :)

Wale Bonus Single

So, my boo.lol..Wale put his new album out Tuesday. I'm really feeling it, I appreciate his lyrical ability, metaphors, and subject matter. It's a well rounded, cohesive album and he talks about real shit. He is still a young man, so he says young man things.lol.but overall I don't cringe at every other word :)

Anyway this bonus track is real fresh and relevant; discussing our obsession with pop culture and how we should be focused on reality and not make believe. Check it.

An actual vid of me performing.lol

From a Blackberry, but you can get the gist :) Me singing "The Way" at Lukas in Oakland, on my bday weekend. Sept. 20th :) Peep it, spread it. Click title to peep.

Nick James: New Mixtape

My boy, genius, producer extraordinaire Nick James has unleashed a new mixtape. Check it!

On a positive note...

Mary J. Blige along with Steve Stoute have created this foundation for women called For the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. It sounds great, they opened up a center for women in Yonkers,New York and want to duplicate it all over the country. Check the website and more info below-

Our Mission
To inspire women from all walks of life to gain the confidence and skills they need to reach their individual potential.

We will accomplish our mission to empower and encourage women by shaping and supporting programs that foster education, career development, strong self-esteem, and personal growth.

FFAWN will initially focus its efforts in Yonkers and surrounding communities in Westchester County and then expand its scope to include the Greater New York area and, eventually, the entire country.