Poison. Bell Biv DeVoe.

Yeo, we went there. Throwback Thursday.

Wheel Chair Jimmy.

I've thought it over. I having been debating in my head for awhile now about how I would approach this subject: On new rap sensation Drake. I watched the BET awards last night (a subject that deserves it's own post). And I've decided. I'm blowing this dudes spot. Drake is a "new" artist just signed to the same rap label as Lil Wayne. He has got some good stuff out. Like  Brand New. And  Successful (which is my joint). But before he was Drake the rapper... 

He was Jimmy from Degrassi. Let me explain:

Okay, lets start from the beginning . So there is this school in Canada called Degrassi High. And there is this group of students that hang out with each other, date each other and ruin each others lives (but continue to associate with each other). Above all, Degrassi seems to be the one place in the world, where the worst possible things happen to these group of students on a daily basis. It's pretty similar to the 5th circle of hell, in my opinion. But instead of changing schools or moving to a new town the characters fight their way through mental disorders, pregnancies, suicides, school shootings, pedophilia, STDS and all other sorts of horrible stuff/situations. Picture your worst week ever, and multiply it by a zillion...and you pretty much sum up the series. 

Jimmy (Drake) was the only black kid on the show (ok, not the only...but the only significant one). He was kind hearted and good natured...and proved on a daily basis that there was no good places north of America for a black male to get a line up. 

This was his crew. 

*crickets*

Somewhere in the 4th season I think (I've watched alot of this show), he got caught up in a school shooting. 

And then he was cripple. 

Now, he is in America and selling rap albums to 16 year olds, under the influence of Lil Wayne and his gang. Do you see the disconnect? I mean...he is not the first to make it out of Canada and onto American soil. Darcy some how got out and ended up in a nice home in 90210. But I just had to get this off my chest. No matter how hard he reps on BET or how many underground mixtapes he has made in the past 5 years...I will always be confused as to how he got out of his wheel chair.

But on a positive note...he finally has a decent line up. 

Go Forth and Buy Denim.

Not sure what it all has to do with denim, but it def smells like something W+K would make...for say...a sneaker. That kinda conveluted, half thought with a quarter meaning. It was probably pitched just like a scene from Madmen, inwhich the client sat in a dark room with inspirational music that was in sync with a slide show of people in jeans, while Don did the voice over. But this time they are wrapping it all in "Being American/Pioneer" or is it "Being Dirty?" Or maybe it's "Being a Dirty Pioneering American?" I'm not really sure. No matter what the case is, its better than making the claim that your jeans will turn you into an animal. Or is it?

The spot is nice though. 

Agency: W+K Portland

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Through the Looking Glass.

VIA dailyobsessional, from sugarrock

New Habitats.

I love WPIX in the morning. It has the perfect combination of hot women, fairly accurate weather reports, hardcore news and....ridiculousness. I was going to make this lady the person of the day, not for the mere fact that there was a Squirrel living in her cleavage, but for the fact that she just pushed him back in like it was normal as if to say, "Not know...you are so embarrassing," and then continued. I kinda woulda paid money to see that happen in person. 

But the real credit goes to the news station that reports on it....don't you think. 

via finallyseeing

The Beat Boxing Bird.

Remember when Justin Timberlake use to Beat box all the time back in the 90s? For some odd reason, this reminded me of that. Except the bird is killin it!

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Covering July.

TIME, Jackson cover collectors edition.

"Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson, His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend."

-Steven Spielberg about the passing of a legend.

see what other celebs had to say.

My First Award.

I recieved my first blog award ever. Sure I have had a handful of accolades, but this blog has never recieved an award before. Blessed by the lovely Scourned Woman (who seems sane and responsible on her blog), the Proximity Award goes to me and seven others.  I thank you. "Closeness"...bloggers that "aim to find and be friends." So let's get to the sharing... Bulbasaur I choose you....

The Steel Closet

Daily Obsessional

KMBA

Urban Prestige

K from Stormka

WAS

Dear Jane Sample (R.I.P.B)

Thinking In Vain

OK. Now go forth and give. Remember that this is the "Proximity Award." BTW...Im famous now. So that means all you are V.I.P. Heyyyoooo. 

*Opening the Flood gates...I've got my award shelves all dusted off*

The Linkdown.

1. Damn...can't wait till i get back to the Chi to try this. I would like to take someone with me who is deatlhy afraid of hieghts *sign up sheet, a few miles above your head*.

2. I want it. The entire series. 

3.Up Syndrom. With all the crap floating around the internet. Its good so see stuff like this. 

4.Opps.

5. When the BBC does a social experiment about a device you use to own and use regularly, you know you getting old. 

6. Yeah Kate, I got you...no matter what, you're still a bitch. Poor Jon. 

7.Ad-ginas for a cause. 

8.But These ads are for you ladies (and select men). But really..who wear bathing suits that small? Oh wait...

9. No really...what exaclty does the black community read? 

Oh Brooklyn.

How I love thee (but wont move there). 

When you get that extra $2.75 service charge...what's the first thing that comes to your mind?

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Hot Chicks: Daniela Cosio

I broke my "no models" rule again. Which leads me to believe that maybe I should rebuke the rule, all together. I mean...this is my blog right? Anyway...stunningly beautiful model, Daniela Cosio. Discovered by me, of all places...on Kanye's blog (hipsters and wanna be cool kids unite).  

Cool Photography says what?

David Sykes is clearly saying "what."

Better On The Other Sid. A Tribute to MJ.

This is the most absurd combination of artists I have seen in a long time. The Game. Chris Brown. Diddy. Boys II Men. Polow Da Don (???). And Mario Winans. “Better On The Other Side.” Not sure if I like it (or if I like that Chris Brown is in it). Actually, I'm sure I dont like it. But I think we should really take into account the different types of people MJ influenced...and exactly what made him an icon. He is not just a string of billboard hits. No matter how you feel about his personal life, whatever judgment you make or have made....this man was a symbol to millions. Long before speeches of "hope and change," this man was inspiring hope and making change in the industry, for his people and fans and most of all... for me. And that is what makes this video ring true. 

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