I'm several months into my Blackberriage (yes, I made up that noun) now after years of then sufficient but lesser phones. Now, I'm not going to water down the "L-word" more than it already has been. I mean, I love God, family, friends and I love music. But as much as I could care for any particular gadget, device or tech toy, this Blackberry is what's happening! They say Mr. President is attached to his Blackberry and I definitely understand. A few dear friends led me to the waters, but they couldn't make me drink. I'm a sucker for nice "Curves" though, so I came up and I have no intention of going back down anytime soon.
There may be pricier phones that can do more, but my Blackberry Curve does everything I need with significant convenience. You'd have to be pretty old and/or low-tech to think this thing isn't user-friendly. Everything from syncing my email accounts on down to basic call & text phone operations is taken care of. Whether I'm being a son, brother, friend, worker, artist, promoter, teammate or whatever other roles I take on, my Blackberry is a good fit. Aside from pulling out this notebook PC, my Blackberry is the next best thing for handling business on the go and it's clearly a lot more portable than the Dell (which was named after me...duh!).
So Blackberry Nation, I am one with you (at least until this contract is up) and I carry my device with the greatest of pride. Since Blackberry isn't cutting me a check though, I'll end here. Just remember...The blacker the berry...you know the rest.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
ALLMANACT ALBUM RELEASE PARTY -- MAY 30, 2009
Act on your passion and support others who do!
...and get your free copy of the soulful self-titled debut album!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
In Case You Missed It: 2008 Album of the Year
As the first quarter of 2009 comes to an end, I wanted to make a mention of this 2008 gem before it's really too late. Kay, of the Foundation, linked up with my favorite producer right now, Nicolay, to put together TIME:LINE. After getting a full listen of the project before ordering my retail copy, this release would go on to be my favorite of the year. The album is just dope, period.
Nicolay consistently captures a soulful sound in his compositions like few others seem to be able to. His production alone is enough to make me gravitate towards any project he's involved in. Coupled with that is the fresh emceeing courtesy of Kay. With an ill voice, dope rhymes, an atypical delivery and "everyday people" subject matter, it'd seem hard to guess where Kay hailed from. He's actually an obviously seasoned artist from Houston, Texas.
This is a pretty smooth project with an uptempo banger or two. It's definitely an easy listen that flows well and still manages to have variety within its cohesiveness. One will likely find great listening pleasure in TIME:LINE, with the highlight being "Tight Eyes," an incredibly groovy tune with humorous lyrics and guest vocals that'll take you away.
Support this album by way of purchase and you will not be sorry. And no need to thank me, for we should thank Nicolay & Kay for this treat. TIME:LINE by Nicolay & Kay -- my favorite album of 2008.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Bring That Heat Back 4: Top 40 Takeover
Summer breaks soon, so enjoy this courtesy of DJ Robb Quik (the Dublin DJ)! POP goes the music!
Tracklisting:
01 - Intro
02 - Poker Face b/w Let It Rock - Lady GaGa
03 - Love Lockdown b/w Just Dance - Kanye West
04 - When I Grow Up b/w Return The Favor - Pussycat Dolls
05 - Let It Rock b/w Poker Face - Kevin Rudolf w/ Lil Wayne
06 - Dangerous b/w 4 Minutes - Kardinal Offishal w/ Akon
07 - Skit
08 - Hot N Cold b/w Beggin’ - Katy Perry
09 - Whatcha Think About That b/w I Kissed A Girl - Pussycat Dolls
10 - Disturbia b/w Right Round - Rihanna
11 - So What b/w So Whatcha Think About That - Pink
12 - Krazy b/w Womanizer - Pitbull w/ Lil’ Jon
13 - Just Dance b/w In The Ayer - Lady GaGa
14 - Skit
15 - Take A Bow b/w America’s Suitehearts - Rihanna
16 - Live Your Life b/w My Life - T.I w/ Rihanna
17 - Crack A Bottle b/w Get Up - Eminem w/ Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
18 - Single Ladies b/w She’s Like A Star - Beyonce
19 - Wonderwall b/w If I Was A Boy - Oasis
20 - Skit
21 - I Kissed A Girl b/w Viva La Vida - Katy Perry
22 - Day N’ Nite b/w Wearin’ My Rolex - Kid Cudi
23 - The Fear b/w Hot N Cold - Lily Allen
24 - That’s Not My Name b/w Shake It - The Ting Tings
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Negativity? Negative.
This is not an epiphany or striking realization or anything. This has always been a part of who I am, but that's the very same reason why it usually goes without thought. It's largely been a way of life for me and it's the reason why I have always stayed out of avoidable trouble and foolishness for the most part. I bring it up because a friend and I were talking about it recently. That is this: I do not take to negativity whatsoever! Overt outlandish negativity disgusts me, typical negativity is very unappealing and turns me off, and petty negativity gets none of my attention.
Now, I'm not some space cadet who is completely out of touch with reality. Hardships, problems, trials and tribulations, frustrations, let-downs, bad days, disputes, disagreements, gripes, coping, mourning, grieving, criticism, venting and even complaining...I get all of those things, they definitely have their place and they are not one and the same with "negativity" necessarily. We all take on our fair share of at least some of those. I even experienced a low point in my life during which time I struggled to consistently internalize (and, thus, exert) positivity for a while. However, to say that I am not drawn to negativity is a huge understatement!
I have no interest in, cannot relate to and do not want to be around unnecessarily negative things or negative people. I have little to no tolerance for glass-half-empty types who just can't ever see or always refuse to look at the bright side no matter the situation. I cannot stand gossipy foul talk about other people, as it seems like such an obsessive waste of time. When uncalled for, I think airing out overboard, hypercritical (and usually irrelevant) opinions is lame. Those who get off to negativity are just not my kind of people, and those things that get them off are not my kinds of things.
This is and always has been a part of who I am. So, to negativity, I say "negative."
Now, I'm not some space cadet who is completely out of touch with reality. Hardships, problems, trials and tribulations, frustrations, let-downs, bad days, disputes, disagreements, gripes, coping, mourning, grieving, criticism, venting and even complaining...I get all of those things, they definitely have their place and they are not one and the same with "negativity" necessarily. We all take on our fair share of at least some of those. I even experienced a low point in my life during which time I struggled to consistently internalize (and, thus, exert) positivity for a while. However, to say that I am not drawn to negativity is a huge understatement!
I have no interest in, cannot relate to and do not want to be around unnecessarily negative things or negative people. I have little to no tolerance for glass-half-empty types who just can't ever see or always refuse to look at the bright side no matter the situation. I cannot stand gossipy foul talk about other people, as it seems like such an obsessive waste of time. When uncalled for, I think airing out overboard, hypercritical (and usually irrelevant) opinions is lame. Those who get off to negativity are just not my kind of people, and those things that get them off are not my kinds of things.
This is and always has been a part of who I am. So, to negativity, I say "negative."
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