rock the bells

This past Sunday, I got my bells rocked. Simple as that. Once inside the venue, there was a pink flyer saying that Common wasn't going to be performing due to some unexpected conflict, or some shit. Womp! I've seen 'em a few years ago, but it would've been nice to see him again. Anyway, we killed some time, walking around the venue, getting our drinking-bracelets & pickin' up swag. I got my hands on a Rock the Bells tee, duh, as well as a Dilla shirt. My friend Patrick went all out like a girl & bought an entire wardrobe from all the vendors there; better thank him for those dollas you made. Meanwhile, it was hot as hell! I'm so sinserious. I was having such a great hair-day & it all ended when the sun started beaming on my already-brown-ass.

The first set we caught was Tech N9ne; the dude is a dope emcee & has a great stage presence, but I'm still not a fan. His shit doesn't move me. However, acts that did were: Slick Rick (who was a surprise appearance!), Reflection Eternal (also known as Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek), The Roots, Raekwon, Big Boi (from Outkast), Nas, Damian Marley, & of course, good ol' Slum Village. I was a bit bummed that I missed Ice-Cube & Busta Rhymes, but their sets conflicted with Raekwon & Slum Village, who were on a side stage? Wtf. But, anyway. The only disappointing act I saw was fkn House of Pain. You know, those guys that do that "Jump Around" song? Total garbage. I remember tweeting: Who the fk is this on stage? Get me outta here with yr weak ass beats & rhymes. Can't even understand wtf you're sayin. Real talk.

The main reason why I even went to Rock the Bells this year:




I swear, I was on cloud nine during their entire set. Reppin' the SV -- RIP Dilla & Baatin.


The legendary, Slick Rick.


Raekwon ripped it.


Reflection Eternal; this was mad refreshing to see.

Like I mentioned, the only reason why I even bought a ticket to this year's Rock the Bells was for Slum Village. Although it was bittersweet seeing only Elzhi & T3, they put on a great show & I'm glad I was able to witness it. I swear, someone in the crowd said they had already gone on (the set-times were all whacked) & it was as if I had just had my heartbroken. I'm not even playing. I wanted to deck the guy that said that cos he nearly made me cry. But then I saw Hi-Tek get on stage & I remembered he was DJ'ing for SV. Total relief.

So, uploading/resizing all the photos was quite the hassle. If you'd like, check 'em out; they're all up on flickr.

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dahmer

Last night on IFC, they were showing a ton of serial killer movies. I caught the last half of the "Ed Gein" one, & did not think to change the channel when I saw that "Dahmer" was next. I don't know all the details behind which certain serial killers are known for, so I considered last night to be quite the learning experience.

The movie was insane; it's not gruesome as far as blood & guts go, but the inner workings of Dahmer's mind are well-portrayed. When I was a little girl, things like monsters never scared me. It was always witches (like that black magic stuff), kidnappers, rapists, puppy-kickers & yes, serial killers. I must have forgotten cos just a few hours after the movie ended & I fell asleep, I woke up in a cold sweat from a nightmare of a serial killer-esque cholo (lol, I know right?) who apparently lived next door to me at our old house on Julia Ave.

Best thing to come out of watching the movie though, was Jeremy Renner. He's absolutely gorgeous & during the movie when he was walking around in jeans & his button-down shirt open... ooooh lawd, help me. Definitely Hell-Yes approved.

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first kiss

I wish my first kiss was as epic as this. Instead, it was in kindergarten, under the orange slide at recess with a boy named Matthew. We then became boyfriend & girlfriend. A week later during circle time, I saw the red elastic to his Ninja Turtles underwear as he sat in front of me & broke up with him before lunch.

Who was your first kiss?

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down with the original skeez

Alright, so there's this new artist out by the name of Amanda Blank. I've never heard of her before til this past week & after listening to this song, I'm not surprised. Don't get me wrong, the broad is cute, but her "Might Like You Better" song rubs me in all the wrong ways. I can't get jiggy to this shit. For those musically challenged, that might like you better if we slept together phrase was coined by an 80's group called Romeo Void, from their "Never Say Never" track. I just think if she was gonna rip off a really good jam, she oughta do it some justice. I have yet to listen to the rest of Amanda Blank's music; I just hope it's not as disappointing as this.

vs.

For me, it's no contest. Without a doubt, you could find me in a club dancing away to some Romeo Void over this Amanda broad's track. I'm sorry kids, that song (at least) ain't worth the hype.

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gimmie

Air Jordan is coming out with their VII version of the kick that Michael Jordan sported during the 92′ Olympics. I gots to have these!

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mayer hawthorne - "maybe so, maybe no"

New video from Detroit's very own, Mayer Hawthorne.
If ya'll ain't listening, ya'll are sleeping!
Hawthorne's "A Strange Arrangement" drops this Fall.

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luke perry

Ever since I could remember, I've had a crush on Luke Perry. I was way too young to ever grasp the harsh realities of what was going on in "90120", but I always looked for Dylan... & with every kiss or touch he gave to some other hussy, a bit of me ached. Growing up, I've still kept him in the back of my mind as my hugest celebrity crush - yes, over JC Chasez & even over Johnny Depp. I also named my car after him, which I still drive today. Luke. Don't judge me. You know how hot it sounds to say, "I'm gonna go wash Luke," or, "Yeah, I just waxed Luke"? You couldn't even imagine!

Even til this day, the man is still gorgeous as hell. I tried to get into some show he was on through HBO awhile back, but he didn't make enough cameos for my liking. Womp womp. My point is, I'm still infatuated & I'd still let him cop a feel. Luke Perry definitely gets a Hell-Yes stamp of approval!

So, for those of you who watched "90210" know that Dylan was with both Brenda & Kelly back in the old episodes. My question is: Who did you prefer Dylan with most? Brenda or Kelly?

I always preferred Brenda cos she was a brunette, thus making myself more likely to have a chance. Whatever.

& yet... this shit still killed me.

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