Music Videos That Rock

GeeJam's XXL Riddim Medley featuring some of Jamaica's allstar artistes such as Beenie Man, L.U.S.T., Voicemail, Tanto Metro and DeVonte, Sizzla and Alborosie,is a good video that has a decent concept showcasing the versatility of these Jamaican artistes. However it is still the typical Jamaican video where u see a lot of girls 'wining up dem self'.

Alaine - Sacrifice, well it's a great song and this girl is going to be a mega star 'straight outa yaad' (Jamaica) of course

Elephant Man ft Wyclef - Five O is a very funny and interesting video. You have to watch it

Mario - How do I breathe, this boy can sing like really sing. He's so soulful and passionate and it does not hurt that he is one handsome guy. I believe him when he sings, it's like falling in love all over again :)

Ciara ft 50 Cent - Cant leave em alone... ok are they naked or just topless in one of the scenes? Are they dating or something?

Bone Thugs N Harmony ft Mariah Carey, Bow Wow, Jermaine Dupri - Lil love... it's a nice song with a catchy hook and bone thugs n harmony guys are back with a bang

Amerie - Gotta work, so true what she sings about, you have to work hard if you want to achieve it not everyone is 'born with a gold spoon in their mouth'.

Chris Brown - Wall to wall, personally i expected better but the song nor the video does not make that much sense but the dancing is great that is why it is a video that rocks.

Zion ft Akon - The way she moves, the ending of the song is just amazing *hint* it's almost like R. Kelly's Same Girl video

Lil Fizz ft Ray J - Beds / Go hard, it's not a bad way to kick start his career again i.e. Lil Fizz

ARE THE RUMOURS TRUE?

Well it seems that the good girl (Rihanna) has gone bad but could it be true that she is dating the young and handsome pop sensation, Chris Brown? Well, rumour has it that the two are ‘hitting it off’ and that they may be dating. It has been said that the romance began when Brown joined Rihanna and Jay Z on the remix of her hit “Umbrella”.

So, unto a next topic of interest Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, are the two an item? Sources say that the two have been seen around town with each other but as far as they are concerned they are just friends. Also Jessica Biel did join Justin on his European tour but was sent home early by the pop icon because he wanted to focus completely on his tour and that it is an important tour to him. Even though Biel was seen in Europe with Justin, he still refuses to admit that they are in a relationship but instead says that they are just really good friends...L.O.L... I believe that they are friends but friends with ‘benefits’ if you know what I mean.

New Audio and Videos

Check out some new tunes and videos from your favourite artists. There are new videos up such as Lax Boyz 'Ride like this' , Dj Khaled ft Akon, T.I, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Birdman & Lil Wayne 'We taking over', Mims ft Baby Cham & Junior Reid 'This is why i'm hot remix', Sterlin Simms 'Nasty Girls' and among other videos. New audio from Eve, Kevin Michael, Mims and other artiste are up. The video and audio lists are updated at least twice per week so look out for new things from your favourite artists.

Perfect Mother's Day Gifts

Finding your mother a nice gift for Mother's Day can be a hard task but have no fear as I found some inexpensive treats for mom. Here are some ideas on how to make the day special:

1. Tell your mother how much you love her and give her a big hug. She will see and feel your sincerity and love.
2. Buying a cheesy card is lame but making one for her with pictures of you and her or the whole family is a treasured memory forever. You can never go wrong with this and I doubt it will cost you much or anything at all.
3. Bring her breakfast in bed, volunteer to watch your siblings and let her enjoy a quiet bubble bath to relax. She will definitely feel special and grateful.
4. A Spa Day is an ultimate treat. No woman likes not to be pampered so send her to the spa to get a facial, manicure, pedicure and massage or whatever you think she would like. Give her the ultimate treat mom will absolutely be glad for a little R & R (Rest & Relaxation) especially if she is a little stressed.
5. If a spa day is a little out of your budget then nothing is wrong with creating your own home spa. Volunteer to give her a pedicure and manicure and make a bubble bath so that she can relax and unwind. Also you can make her a gift spa basket if this is easier to do and less time consuming.
6. Make mom or grandma a nice pretty picture frame and put a picture of the two of you together in it.
7. Another great idea is to make her a personalised gift basket. Put things in it that she would definitely enjoy eating or making. This is costs much less than buying a gift basket and she will be thankful for all the time and effort you put into it.
8. My mother loves my brother's art works and last year he drew her a rose(which is her favourite flower) and she loves it and up to this day the painting is still hanging in our family room amongst other paintings that he did over the years. If you have artistic and creative skills then draw or paint her one of her favourite things in the whole entire world or make her a scrap book of your favourite artworks that she loves.
9. A Conair Massaging Heating Pad is great for any mom but more so the stressed - out one. This pad "both heats and vibrates to relax tight muscles and help heal damaged ones. A control switch permits adjustment of the massage function between high and low. And either the vibrations or heat can be turned off so the pad can deliver one without the other". It can be used to massage and heat and relieve muscle aches and pains. This wonderful gift is going for US$30 on amazon.
10. Cleaning or tidying up the house for her and doing your own laundry is a great surprise for her. Let her know how much you value you her and things that she does for you and on her special day you are giving her the day off..lol.. Trust me this will make her smile and most importantly do not forget to wish her a Happy Mother's

I wish you all the best and truly hope that you make this Mother's Day a very special one for mom. Also remember that some of these ideas can be applied to your grandmother and there is nothing wrong with calling your aunt to wish her a Happy Mother's Day she will appreciate it.

Whitney Houston is Finally Free

It is official and true that Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown are no longer Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown no more. Reports over the weekend stated that Whitney got full custody of their daughter Bobby Kristina, that she wasnow man less better yet and Mr. Bobby Brown was no where to be seen in court. Finally the diva has gotten rid of her 'dead beat' husband who has slowly caused the demise of her life and career over the numerous years that they have been married. Miss Houston I am praying for you in hoping that you fully recover, find yourself a good man but before you do that I hope you find you first and then take over the music fraternity like a storm.

Cricket World Cup 2007

If you are an ultimate sports fan then it should be no problem following the Cricket World Cup fever that has captivated the Caribbean, most European, Asian and African countries. This is a long anticipated event and the locals are definitely supporting the sport that is in their own 'backyaads'. So far most of the teams have proven their worth and the 'under dogs' have out shun some of the highly ranked and favoured teams. For example, teams such as Ireland and Bangladesh have definitely proven that they have love for the sport and as such they have beaten 2nd and 4th place ranked teams to qualify for the Super 8 Round. Ireland has demonstrated lots of love, determination and a drive to win, they truly are a surprise team in getting so far in the competition. While some teams have just blatantly embarrassed themselves and fellow countrymen and any dreams they might have had of winning the world cup as they were quickly eliminated from the First Round. Teams such as Bermuda and Kenya absolutely followed this path.

With the Super 8 Round almost over it is obvious as to which teams will be advancing to the Semi Finals. My picks for the Semi Finals are Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa. England is trying but their efforts do not seem to be enough to get them closer to winning the cup. I will not even bother to talk about the West Indies Cricket Team as they have done nothing more than embarrassed this vast region.

DEATH IN HOLLYWOOD PT3

Finally the supposed mystery of Anna Nicole Smith's death is over, thank God. I was wondering how long they would have taken to release her exact cause of death and stop everyone from speculating. Well, Dr. Joshua Perper on Monday at a press briefing revealed that "Anna Nicole Smith accidentally overdosed on at least nine prescription drugs — including a powerful sleep syrup she was known to swig right out of the bottle — after a miserable last few days in which she endured stomach flu, a 105-degree fever, pungent sweating and an infection on her buttocks from repeated injections...in the days leading up to Smith's death, the 39-year-old had been taking large amounts of the seldom-prescribed sedative chloral hydrate, which also contributed to the 1962 overdose death of Smith's idol Marilyn Monroe". Dr. Perper went on to say that Smith could have been saved if she had only gone to the hospital a few days before she died. All in all Anna Nicole Smith died from a drug overdose from her medications and there appears to be no sign of foul play that could have caused her death. Stern seems to have gotten lucky this time but lets see how lucky he is when the paternity test results are revealed of who is Dannielyns father.

The Power of Make Up and a Brush

Make up has some wonderful powers that I have clearly underestimated. I know that there are things like concealer and foundations that hide a lot of things and cover all those spots that we women hate so much but it is simply amazing how it can almost completely transform our entire appearance. Sometimes it does not take much to achieve that 'wow' factor look really just doing something new to your hair can 'lift' your face snd let you look more appealing and attractive. I was on this website some time ago and saw these pictures of some women who looked as if they finally discovered the secret or wonders of make up and a new hairstyle. Some of their pictures are truly amazing and below and above are some of the transformation.

DEATH IN HOLLYWOOD PT 2

There has been numerous speculation as to the cause of death of the late Anna Nicole Smith. Though no theory has been proven, investigations and interviews are being conducted. This reminds me of another O.J Simpson case that is, the female partner dies and nobody is to blame like many unsolved mysteries. It is strange how Howard K. Stern just always happen to be at the right place at the right time... lol... Well in his case it can be an unfortunate thing. I am not saying that he killed her but just not to rule out the possibility of him doing it more so, because it does seem weird that he was present when both Anna and her son died.

It was also stated that there were medications in the room that were prescribed for Stern that Smith may have been taking them. From the investigations into her son's death, earlier reports have stated that Stern had flushed some pills down the toilet when Smith's son died five (5) months ago in Bahamas. Why would he have done this if he was not guilty of something? Rumour has it that her death was caused from a drug overdose of methadone, the same drug which killed Anna's son in early September last year. I do agree with Anna Nicole Smith's sister, Donna Hogan, that Stern should take some blame in her sister's death and I go further to say if he did not do it then he should not be blamed. People like her bodyguard, her nurse and Howard Stern need to start talking. So far no cause of death has been established and the relevant authorities are working vigilantly to unravel this mystery.

DEATH IN HOLLYWOOD

Thirty nine (39) years old Anna Nicole Smith is dead. The former playmate, playmate of the year and a spokesperson for Trimspa was pronounced dead thursday afternoon. Miss Smith was staying at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the Florida area with the alleged father of her daughter, Howard K. Stern when she died. According to reports from Fox News, her sister Donna Hogan believes that Howard Stern is somewhat responsible for her sister’s death.

Dr. Joshua Perper, the Broward County Medical Officer was called in to perform the autopsy and press briefing in Fort Lauderdale where Anna Nicole Smith’s body is being held. Dr. Perper revealed that at approximately 1:00pm Smith was found unconscious in her hotel room by her supposed nurse. His report continued to explain that Smith had been sick with stomach flu several days before and appeared to be “virtually dead upon arrival at the hospital at approximately 2:40pm”. Her autopsy revealed that she had minor bruises on her back which were related to a fall she had in the shower or bath tub a few days ago. Dr. Perper further went on to state that there was some amount of blood in Anna’s stomach in which he concluded that it was caused from a terminal shock shortly before she died.

No pills or drugs have been found in her stomach however, the doctor has not ruled out the possibilities of an overdose. Though more tests are needed to find out the exact cause of death Dr. Perper did identify three (3) major possibilities as the cause of death, these are natural cause, medication and a combination of both. So far no physical evidence has been found as the cause of death and full test results will take 3 -5 weeks.

The late Anna Nicole Smith recreated herself in late 2000 when she became a spokesperson for Trimspa and her famous lines “Trimspa Baby!”

DIDDY’S NEW SONG

Diddy’s new song “Last night” featuring Keyshia Cole is not such a bad song. It seems like a new sound for both artistes but the rhythm is something that has been heard before. Keyshia looks good and I can’t wait for her new album.

Trends for 07

Black is still in and it is a colour that can never go out of style. Black does a lot for your body such as it makes you appear smaller than you actually are, hide all those places you want to hide with the right ensemble and it makes any woman or man look sleek, classy and gorgeous or handsome. There is nothing wrong in loving the colour black but there is no problem in adding some colour too. Vibrant colours are totally in this year and metallic colours are still nice to wear. According to ‘E online’ maxi dresses are trends this year. For those who are unsure about what these look like they are just long dresses around ankle length. They are said to be great for evening and day wear. It is alright to super size things and no not McDonald’s. Go ahead and carry those big handbags and wear those large sunglasses, the style is not dead as yet. Flappers are resurrected! It is those dresses that are about knee length or just above, a bit loose on the body and at the end of the dress. Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton seem to be wearing this trend well.

PART 2: Who’s Playing in Your Stereo in 07?

Young Joc, Young Jeezy and Jim Jones really ‘spit’ some hardcore, crazy, grave lyrics and if their songs were lacking anything, their videos surely made up for it. Jim Jones’ remix for ‘Ballin’ is just as great as the original. The remix features some top artistes in the hip hop game such as Diddy and Baby and younger acts like T.I, Juelz Santana and Young Dro. Game came back this year with a bang and it does not hurt that he has collaborated with one of reggae’s greatest artiste Junior Reid in his song ‘One Blood’. Not to leave out my Caribbean comrades who created quite a buzz in 06 that is, Rihanna (from Barbados) and Sean Paul (from Jamaica). Rihanna’s song ‘Unfaithful’ definitely brought me back to some memories I had when I was cheating a few years ago and I am still enjoying that song but I am behaving now. There are a few favourites that I blast on the speakers from Sean Paul’s album such as ‘Temperature’ and ‘We Be Burning’. I am not a Beyonce fan but her songs “Ring the alarm’ and ‘Irreplaceable’ are surely any man’s warning not to ‘cross’ his girlfriend. Akon’s single with Snoop Dog called ‘I wanna love you’ has this Jamaican flavour to it with the dancing and it is something you can dance to in the club. Ciara’s song ‘Promise’ definitely took over BET’s 106 & Park and I am still listening and dancing to it. Unlike her I am unavailable and the promises she sings about I already made them to someone special. Well, the last person that is playing from the car stereo is Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne in a song called ‘You’. This guy Lloyd is cute and the boy can sing it is strange that he has been in the music business since he was 11 and he is just being known to the world 10 years later. None the less that song ‘You’ is great and it is no harm that he is so handsome and Lil Weezy is looking hot too. Even though some of these songs came late in the year they still created and left an impact and imprint in the music industry. These young acts and veterans are definitely to be watched for in 2007.

PART 1: Who’s Playing in Your Stereo in 2007?

A new year has start but there are still good, ‘hot’, nice songs or albums from 06 that are still blasting from your speakers. That is, those songs that you have to play loud and sing along to either when you’re cruising alone or hanging out with your friends or crew. I still have Neyo’s ‘Sexy Love’ playing because that’s a ‘hot’ song right there that sends chills up my spine and makes me want to just slow wine. His performance back here in Jamaica was great! Mary J. Blige’s album is still doing well and that Ludacris collaboration with her is a great song but I think the ending is misleading. T.I’s album ‘King’ is just one ‘crazy’ album; it is one of the best albums for 2006 and one of the best I have heard in awhile. I am currently listening to track 16 which is ‘Hello featuring Governor’ because someone dedicated it to me. It is kind of like a ‘thug’ love song, one that talks about a guy missing his ex-girlfriend, reminiscing about the good times they had and why he is still calling her. This was definitely a year for new artiste and Chris Brown definitely took the prize for the best new act. His songs are great and his videos are even better. They certainly make you want to get up and dance and that song ‘Goodbye’ makes you really want to think and evaluate your relationship. Even though Mariah Carey’s album ‘Emancipation of Mimi’ was released in 2005 she still made an impact in the music world for 2006. It does not matter if her albums were 10 years old because her songs are always good and she is always playing in the stereo. I also do listen to a bit of rock and roll and Green Days and All American Rejects absolutely kept me entertained for the year and earned the privilege of being played so much in my car.

What’s Hot in the Tropics

For all those attractive and appealing clothes that are only worn in summer and early fall for most persons who experience the four seasons but for all those who live in a tropical area that sees summer all year round, for them these are everyday clothing. Skinny or straight legged jeans are still a force to be reckoned with in tropical countries. Ladies in countries like Jamaica are still wearing this style well and it seems like it will be awhile before a pair of jeans like this go out of style. On the main university campuses styles such as these are worn daily by most girls. Polka dotted dresses or tops, plaids and vests are still hot fashion. Accessories play a big part in completing an outfit and it is absolutely in but not to be over the top or over done. Belts, large belts that were worn by your parents in the 60’s or 70’s have found their way back into the fashion world and are worn with almost anything. Earth tone colours were the new black for the Christmas season. Aéropostale shirts, baby tees, bags, jeans or whatever the brand branded was totally wearing in the fall season and may well start off the year’s what to wear list. Pumps, wedges, stilettos and shorts made strong impact and still the preferred choice for dressing up or down for a night out. Finally, if you were on one of the more popular university campuses and you were not carrying an ipod or video ipod, a Motorola Slvr L7 (the preferred choice) or L6 or one of those ericsson phones that can record music and play mp3’s that can take good pictures and record as well, an LG chocolate or a digital camera with a high resolution then you were totally out of sync and not following the trends.

My Men's Health Magazine Top Picks

Men's Health Magazine recently released their top picks in must have gadgets n gizmos for 2007. Here are a few of my favourites:


1)Belkini N1 Wireless Router
This is great for a new office upgrade! These routers can reach speeds of 150 Mbps

2) Samsung YP-K5
It's a 4GB portable mp3 player, 1.7 inch colour display screen, touch screen, Fm tuner with 30 hours of battrey life and 6 if the speakers are being used

3)Microsoft Zune MP3 player

A 30GB music and video player, it offers the advantage of being able to wirelessly fire tunes, videos and photos to similar devices. Legitimately downloaded music will disappear once you've played it 3 times, but you can purchase from Microsoft's online music store.The Zune has a smoochy 3-inch screen, is so easy to use (for everyone familiar with Windows) that it's almost psychic.

4) Nokia N95
The Nokia N95 is a 3G smartphone which comes is a clever two way slider opening mechanism. The user can use their Nokia N95 in landscape mode which is when the screen is moved to the down position which is ideal for all multimedia purposes & accessing the Internet. The screen is 2.6 Inches in size and provides a 240x320 pixel screen resolution on a 16 million colour TFT display. The phone comes with 160 megabytes of internal memory and the user can expand the phones memory capabilities by adding a MicroSD memory card up to 2 Gbytes. The phone comes with an integrated GPS navigation feature which supports maps for more than one hundred countries. The user can enjoy their phone world wide as the N95 works over a quad band network which includes GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 and the Nokia N95 supports HSDPA which provides high speed data. Photos and video clips can be viewed on a compatible television thanks to the Nokia N95’s TV out feature and support for Universal Plug ‘n’ Play (UPnP) networks. The Nokia N95 comes with music features which include a stereo FM radio, visual radio and a music player which supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA music formats.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone! May all your hopes, dreams and aspirations come true, may you achieve all that you set out to do and acquire all that you desire. I wish for everyone a prosperous and peaceful year :)