Watch the Throne Documentary

Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary from introspective on Vimeo.

When over at Necole Bitchie, she had this up. Had to take a peak. I'm wondering how EPIC this album is gonna be. Already heard two tracks (probably late cuz they have more) Otis and HAM. So far both go real hard. Otis which is the new track is soulful as ever. When a track makes the listeners say "Ohhh", you gotta hit. Watch the Throne will be out August 1 (digitally) and August 5 in stores.


Otis feat. Otis Redding by watchthethrone

Funny *Ish!!!!

Enjoy!

Amy Winehouse 1983-2011

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Gone too soon. Amy Winehouse was pronounced dead this morning at her London flat. Amy better known for her album "Back to Black" was in the public eye with her many issues that overshadowed her music. This is very sad to see that she died. There has not been a statement released about her cause of death.

I can remember one of my college friends hipping me to Amy. I knew who she was but had not bought into the Soul from over seas. She burned me all of her material and I was hooked. I think "I'm no good" had to be my most favorite song from her besides "Valerie" which I am humming to myself as we speak. I

It is very sad how fame can become someone's personal demon. Money equates to having more issues when in the public eye. Amy's life was played in front of billions and not to mention her last appearance she was stammering drunk. I wonder if her last appearance is what set her off the edge? But who is to say it was fame that killed Amy?

Firecracker Friday!

Good mornin ppl!
I hope all is well with everyone out there. Since I am currently in my room, sufferin a slow death due to the heat, I've decided to take to the blog! It is so damn hot today, I am angry! Smh. Today is supposed to get up to at least 104 degrees! This sweltering heat is making me feel restless.
Nevertheless, I am up and wondering how my day will be. I have to work later. For now, I am tryin to keep cool (easier said than done). Its a Firecracker Friday! I thought yesterday was hot. Damnitttt! But I digress. I will make the most of my day and my weekend. Its summertime and heat is to be expected.
I hope everyone enjoys their day without faintin'!

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There's POWER in your Rolling Hills

I cannot help but sing this song. Besides being on a strong Beyonce trip, Ms. Jilly from Philly had the number 1 album  a week/s back. I couldn't wait to hear what her album sounded like. To be honest, I still haven't exactly listened to her album. I constantly play, Rolling Hills, the song she performed on the BET Awards. Needless to say, her performance triggered a want and need to get the album.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (The hood edition)

Good evening lovelies. Today is the first day since I started my new job that I left early. I work from 8am to 4pm and I am usually at work at 7:30am and the last to leave (6:30pm). Today I left at 4:25. I was extremely excited and hot from DC's 90+ degree weather. I had the idea in my head to test out my new blender. The blender is about  a few days old and I had my sights on making a smoothie (Margaritas and what have you will come a little later). So I went to my local grocery store and bought two containers of frozen sliced strawberries with sweetner added to it, three bananas and plain yogurt. I had the idea that wouldn't need ice if I used frozen strawberries and I was right. I put everything in the blender and blended it until I thought it was ready. I placed it in a huge cup with a straw and I am currently attacking. I am excited to make such a good drink in such hot weather. It is extra smooth.

Ingredients

1 bag (16oz.) of frozen strawberries

1 banana

2 cups of plain yogurt

(Makes 4 cups)

1. Dump contents into blender

2. Blend until smoothe

3. Serve

Happy Birthday!

Hello everyone!
Today, Chimi & Carly are celebrating 2 birthdays! It is Chimi's mom's birthday (Happy Birthday Mrs. Cowan)! It is also Carly's little brother's 15th Birthday (Happy Birthday Buddy)!
With lovely (not to mention scorchin' weather here) weather, today is a wonderful day to celebrate! This post is dedicated to our family members. Wishing them a very special birthday and many more!

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Assed out (Literally)

Morning. I am trying to get an early start on writing today because I feel (fingers crossed) that my trip to Long Island will be action packed. Yesterday, was my second day of work and Christmas in July might I add. I received everything under the sun. I got a computer (an ultra thin Dell), a blackberry, my uniform shirts, a Timbuk2 laptop bag, a disk drive ( for CDs), and a swag bag specifically for the place that I work. Besides being all excited about the gifts, my overall job training was awesome. At the end of the day, we had a scavenger hunt of the Anacostia neighborhood. We were given our clue sheets and we were off. We had to figure out 4 questions that had a deciphering code. Letters from the solved riddles went to numbers that would spell out a location. I drop off my belongs to start and sprint out of the door to find my partners. Because I know DC pretty well (riding the Metrobus and train), I was shotgun. I opened the door to the vehicle and tried to sit down fast. I heard the most horrid noise and had a breeze on my ass. In my surprised face, I grazed my hand across my behind and felt the split of my khaki Zara pants. I was mortified. My partners heard the whole thing. Over their giggles, I had to think of a plan of how I would complete the task at hand. I decided to continue to sit in the front of the car but just be personable to ask the people of Anacostia questions so we could find answers. Before I the task was over I did however become a backseat driver trying to decipher our task. When I figured it out, we raced to our destination thinking we were the first team but in actuality we were third. We won ice cream pops, work shorts, and an early dismissal. I had one of my co-workers drive me home. To cover up my embarrassment, she allowed me to use her old waitressing apron to cover my ass. I made jokes about taking orders and laughed at my mishap to prevent from crying. LOL

Morning Funnytime!

I was just checkin out some stuff on YouTube. I came across this. I thought it was funny. Hence, I posted it for our followers to laugh! BE Safe and Enjoy the Weekend people!

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Beyonce- 4 Review

So as many of you may know, King Beyonce has released her fourth studio album titled "4". Beyonce has taken a hiatus from music and has taken more control of her life by letting go of her father/manager Matthew Knowles, and trying to reinvent her brand. If you are on the internet as much as I am you would also know that her album was leaked. Like some of the stans, I took a listen to what material the King had. " Girls" was a booming single. At first listen, I did not like it but however it seems when videos come out, the song sky rockets to number 1. "Girls" was no different. It did not help that I am a dancer. So this song makes me feel all bubbly inside. "1+1" which I heard her sing live, caught me from day one. I was actually singing it when Carly walked through the door. Dramatics and all, she asked me to sing a different song. I love that song and passionate about it. Now on to these other songs...Ummmm. I was not impressed with some of the material that was on her album. I know you are thinking " Who the hell are you?" but I feel that as a consumer I can voice what I took away from experiencing the King.

Notable songs (in my opinion)

I Care- Rock & Roll Feel

Best I Never Had- Anthem of making the best decision of losing a counterpart

Party- song for party animals with a smooth groove (Carly only likes this song)

BEYONCE - PARTY ft Andre3000 [SPEEDED UP] by TAUReanFilez.blogspot.com

Rather Die Young- sounds like a Earth, Wind and Fire sample

Start Over- readjusting feelings/behaviors when in love

Countdown- LOVE THIS SONG!!! The arrangements are incredible. A lot is going on.

Beyonce - Countdown [SPEEPED UP] by TAUReanFilez.blogspot.com

End of Time- LOVE THIS SONG!!! This song sounds like a Gloria Estefan track. Carly says it sounds like "Girls".

End Of Time - Beyonce by jay.ill.ian

In no way shape or form, am I going to dive into my dislikes for this album. I think other people have that one. If you heard the album, what did you think?