Day 10 of African American Music Appreciation month is going down in history "Big Willy Style"
Fast facts:
The record spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart from March 14, 1998.
This song also won a Grammy Award in 1999 for the Best Rap Solo Performance.
It was ranked the 68th greatest song of the 1990s by VH1.
Gettin' Jiggy wit it won a 1998 MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video. It was also nominated for 4 another awards, including Best Choreography,Viewer's Choice, Best Dance Video, and Video of the Year.
Get Jiggy wit it! *giggles*
Sidenote: This song is in my top 5 favorite Will Smith songs of all time. Check a bonus vid after the jump.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
VEVO - FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert
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FIFA World Cup
Watch once in a lifetime performances from Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angélique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, BLK JKS, John Legend, Juanes, Shakira, The Parlotones, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré and Vusi Mahlasela, in addition to other international superstars, which will also be exclusively available on demand afterwards only on VEVO.
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Check out the promo vid here: VEVO - FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert
At 8:00 p.m. local time (GMT+2)/2:00 p.m. ET on June 10, Vevo will webcast the entire celebration concert in high definition live from the newly-renovated Orlando Stadium.
Additionally, exclusive programming from the performers and behind-the-scenes video will be featured across the VEVO Network May 26-July 10.
My excitement level is at an all time high. This time for AFRICA!
Out the door...inspirational quote to start your day
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Out the door,
Thursday
Good morning all!!! Wow its Thursday already?!
It is great to be inspired. It is great to want to make a difference. However none of these things mean anything without hard work and dedication. Do not be fooled by "get rich quick" schemes and lottery drawings most people become successful after they have spent time working at their craft. Success does not happen over night, you must use your inspiration as motivation to succeed. Word to Jesse Jackson.
The grave yard is filled with people who were inspired but did not work to make their dreams come true. While you are blessed with new days and new opportunities take advantage of your time by working for your dream. This leads me to a bonus quote, check it after the jump.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
-Thomas Alva Edison
It is great to be inspired. It is great to want to make a difference. However none of these things mean anything without hard work and dedication. Do not be fooled by "get rich quick" schemes and lottery drawings most people become successful after they have spent time working at their craft. Success does not happen over night, you must use your inspiration as motivation to succeed. Word to Jesse Jackson.
The grave yard is filled with people who were inspired but did not work to make their dreams come true. While you are blessed with new days and new opportunities take advantage of your time by working for your dream. This leads me to a bonus quote, check it after the jump.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Summertime....
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African-American Music Appreciation Month,
Music Break
Summertime means different things for everyone:
Beautiful days
Bikinis
Beaches
BBQs
Pool parties
Vacations
For me, it means I get to take a few days off and unwind. In keeping with my goals I shared with you earlier this month I'm going to really take a break. I considered blogging from my phone and keeping up with friends via Facebook and Twitter but my phone had other plans and went kaputz. I'm gonna take this as a sign that I need to really let go for a few days and give myself permission to be lazy.
I'm on vacay until Thursday but just to show you I love you, I stopped by to leave you with my favorite summertime song. It truly doesnt feel like summer time until I hear this song.
Enjoy!
Beautiful days
Bikinis
Beaches
BBQs
Pool parties
Vacations
For me, it means I get to take a few days off and unwind. In keeping with my goals I shared with you earlier this month I'm going to really take a break. I considered blogging from my phone and keeping up with friends via Facebook and Twitter but my phone had other plans and went kaputz. I'm gonna take this as a sign that I need to really let go for a few days and give myself permission to be lazy.
I'm on vacay until Thursday but just to show you I love you, I stopped by to leave you with my favorite summertime song. It truly doesnt feel like summer time until I hear this song.
Enjoy!
Friday, June 04, 2010
Music Break:"Crank dat"
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African-American Music Appreciation Month,
Music Break
Its day 4 of African American Music Appreciation Month and I am loving every minute of it! As promised, we are highlighting all forms of African American music. Let's take a visit to 2007 with the infamous Soulja Boy as our tour guide.
Catchy lyrics.
An easy dance with instructional videos.
It had a large hand in changing music as I used to know it.
Fast facts:
The video ranked at #1 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007 countdown.
The video has over 75 million views on Youtube.
In 2009 it was named the 23rd most successful song of the 2000s, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade.
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" has so far sold over 3,000,000 digital downloads in the United States to date, becoming the third highest-downloaded song in the United States.
You may be thinking "why in hayle did she post this?" As much as I despise this kind of music, I have to give the artists props for producing insanely successful records. The music industry has shifted its focus album sales to itunes/ringtone sales. The audience has changed. I realize that by posting this I am furthering their reach but younger people think *this* is music and HUSL Today loves the kids. I'll return to schooling them about real music shortly.
Forgive me.
Catchy lyrics.
An easy dance with instructional videos.
It had a large hand in changing music as I used to know it.
Fast facts:
The video ranked at #1 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007 countdown.
The video has over 75 million views on Youtube.
In 2009 it was named the 23rd most successful song of the 2000s, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade.
"Crank That (Soulja Boy)" has so far sold over 3,000,000 digital downloads in the United States to date, becoming the third highest-downloaded song in the United States.
You may be thinking "why in hayle did she post this?" As much as I despise this kind of music, I have to give the artists props for producing insanely successful records. The music industry has shifted its focus album sales to itunes/ringtone sales. The audience has changed. I realize that by posting this I am furthering their reach but younger people think *this* is music and HUSL Today loves the kids. I'll return to schooling them about real music shortly.
Forgive me.
Out the door...inspirational quote to start your day
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Friday,
Inspiration,
Motivation to go,
Out the door
Good morning everyone! TGIF! Here is today's quote:
Hit the ground running!
Sidenote: Thank you HP for selling me a pc that starts to overheat a year later. I really really really appreciate giving you my money for a hunk of junk. Its MAC time.
Don't wait until everything is perfect before you make a move. Dont wait until you have no obstalces to overcome or when everyone believes in your idea because that time will never come. Create your version of the perfect moment and that moment is NOW!“Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.”
-Mark Victor Hansen
Hit the ground running!
Sidenote: Thank you HP for selling me a pc that starts to overheat a year later. I really really really appreciate giving you my money for a hunk of junk. Its MAC time.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
R.I.P. Rue Mclanahan
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RIP,
Rue McClanahan
In sad news of the day, Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan has joined the ancestors at a Golden Palace in the sky. McClanahan played the role of lusty Southerner Blanche Devereaux to from 1985 to 1992, winning an Emmy for the role in 1987.
She was my favorite of all the Golden Girls and I often referred to her as the original "Samantha" see generally, Sex and the City. It is a sad day for all Golden fans. Rue- I wanna thank you for being a friend. Beatrice "Dorothy" Arthur and Estelle "Sophia" Getty predeceased her.
Devereaux was just one of the Mclanahan’s many memorable roles. She was a veteran of Broadway appearing most recently in Wicked, she also costarred with Arthur in Maude from 1972 to 1978.
On behalf of everyone on these innanets, Rue Mclanahan THANK YOU for being a friend!
If you feel so compelled, share your favorite McClanahan moments in her honor. I'm sure she will be missed. My prayers and condolences to her family, friends and fans.
Devereaux was just one of the Mclanahan’s many memorable roles. She was a veteran of Broadway appearing most recently in Wicked, she also costarred with Arthur in Maude from 1972 to 1978.
On behalf of everyone on these innanets, Rue Mclanahan THANK YOU for being a friend!
If you feel so compelled, share your favorite McClanahan moments in her honor. I'm sure she will be missed. My prayers and condolences to her family, friends and fans.
Just for giggles: Cuteness overload!
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just for laughs,
music,
Randoms
One of few perfect happy dances I have ever seen. Mine is near perfect as well. Take a break, and perfect yours!
Music Break: The Jackson 5
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African-American Music Appreciation Month,
Music Break
Jackie
Tito
Jermaine
Marlon
Michael
From 1964 to 1989, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and later disco. During their six and a half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 were one of the biggest pop-music phenomena of the 1970s and they were the first act in recording history to have their first four major label singles ("I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There") reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100. My favorite tidbit is that the group helped launch the career of one of the greatest performers to ever grace a stage: Michael J. Jackson.
Bonus: The Jackson 5 Performance at the Motown 25!
Evaluating your business idea
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husl today tips,
Visions to Reality Month
You're out on the town with friends and an idea pops into your head. You grab a cocktail napkin and jot down the major premises of your business. You awaken the next morning feeling inspired and ready to launch your new business but you are unsure here to start. Dont fret my pets, the following resources are a great starting point. Why not just dive into your chosen industry? It is best to use some of your time to plan and research. The more you do beforehand, the less you will learn the hard way. Evaluating your business idea is just as important as launching your business because it will reveal any holes you may have in your idea as well as what your competition is offering.
Now what? You must learn more about what you are getting yourself into. Use the following online and offline resources from entreprenuer.com to help you determine if your idea is a good one.
•Entrepreneur Assist offers a collection of free business planning and productivity tools, letting you access free business books, bookmark your favorite articles, schedule events and reminders and share documents to assist you in your idea evaluation and market research process.
•How to Create a Marketing Plan, will help you strategize your marketing efforts.
•The U.S. Census Bureau has the stats and demographics you need to know.
•FirstGov.gov is a well-designed, easy-to-navigate portal to the government online. Click on the tab that says "Businesses and Nonprofits."
More resources after the jump.
Now what? You must learn more about what you are getting yourself into. Use the following online and offline resources from entreprenuer.com to help you determine if your idea is a good one.
•Entrepreneur Assist offers a collection of free business planning and productivity tools, letting you access free business books, bookmark your favorite articles, schedule events and reminders and share documents to assist you in your idea evaluation and market research process.
•How to Create a Marketing Plan, will help you strategize your marketing efforts.
•The U.S. Census Bureau has the stats and demographics you need to know.
•FirstGov.gov is a well-designed, easy-to-navigate portal to the government online. Click on the tab that says "Businesses and Nonprofits."
More resources after the jump.
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