Does It Always Have To Be Left Up to the Man?

Been doing some reading and i came across this post [Why Men Pop the Question]on CNN.com which examined why when it comes to propasals for marriage that it is left up to the man to do the action in a society that seeks gender equality. The author, Kay S. Hymowitz makes two main points:

1. it represents the reassertion, however brief, of repressed gender roles
2. Proposal lets men show they're thoughtful, loving, sincere, good potential mates

That last point got my mind going.....

Men Ain't Boys

Came across this trailer and i just might have to pick this up when it comes out, it appears that there may be some serious truth spoken here.



What are your thoughts?

Superbowl Commercial Preview

I got my hands on a Chevy commercial for the Superbowl, dont ask how i got it let's just say i had to do somethings which im not proud of....

Anyways its hilarious and hopefully all the commercials will be as good!

Lauryn Hill Dropping Knowledge

Found some rare old school footage from 2000 of Lauryn Hill speaking to an auditorium of students. She def drops some knowledge. Enjoy!

*NEW MUSIC* Latif - Do You Love Me?

One goal of this blog is to give shine to real music, actual singers, and stuff that the industry is just over looking.

Heres a new single from Philadelphia soul artist Latif, check it out:


Music by Singersroom.com

You might recognize the name and voice of the artist. Latif first popped on the scene in 2003 with his single "I Don't Want To Hurt You"



This young brotha was mentored by the late Teddy Pendergrass. If you aren't up on his first album "Love In The First" you might want to check it out and hopefully this new single is the sign of some big things for this guy

Top 20 Between the Sheets Songs of the 2000's

Singersroom.com put out a list of the Top 20 Between the Sheets songs of the 2000’s (00 to 10). Heres what it looked like:

1. Alicia Keys - Unthinkable
2. Trey Songz - In The Middle
3. Tyrese - Signs of Love Making
4. Trey Songz - Jupiter Love
5. Marques Houston - Naked
6. Maxwell - Bad Habits
7. R. Kelly - Whole Lotta Kisses
8. Floetry - Say Yes
9. Jamie Foxx - Three Letter Word
10. Raheem DeVaughn - She's Single
11. The Dream - Falsetto
12. Ciara - Promise
13. Teedra Moses - Backstroke
14. Joe - Love Scene
15. Robin Thicke - Teach You A Lesson
16. Chris Brown - Take You Down
17. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
18. R. Kelly - The Greatest Sex
19. D'Angelo - (Untitled) How Does It Feel
20. Destiny's Child - T-Shirt

All in all it's a pretty decent list. But being the slow jam guru that i am there are def a couple songs that could be replaced on the list.

Jazmine Sullivan Quits Music

Wow what a way for the recording industry to start off the new year!!!!

Jazmine Sullivan just announced via Twitter that she is leaving the music game for now.

Heres what she said:



"i’m making an official announcement that i am taking a break from music. i’m trying to figure out who i am… w/out a mike, paper or pen.
i promised myself when it wasn’t fun anymore i wouldn’t do it. and here i am. i’m not saying i wont ever sing again in my life becuz i dont.
believe that. but in this moment… rt now… i got some things to figure out. i love u all and appreciate u soooooo much. u have no idea.
how much u’ve inspired me and fed my ego. but the truth is that i have to believe in me whether you all do or not. and thats what i’m lookin. for. that belief in myself. me. I. i love us. thanks for being here for me and riding with me on this journey. let us continue."

Wow, i def wasn't expecting this. I can't be mad at her though for trying to be true to herself and doing what she has to do cause lord knows this music game got more false faces than anything.

How are you feeling about it???