ANTI-VIOLENCE GROUP PLANS TO HELP TONE DOWN VIOLENCE

Last year I was attending Brooklyn Gay Pride where I was assistanting Rapper Shorty Roc. Shortly after his performace, we were approached by a guy named Sherman who asked us about attending a meeting at Audrey-Lorde. I signed the list and about a month later, I attended my first meeting and I was suprised to learn about SOS a group that helps provides safety measures for many Blacks and Gay/SGL people living in Urban sections of Brooklyn who are surviving to live and avoid being victims of Gay bashing and Police brutality.
I've heard many stories about people in our community being targeted because we're presumed to be weak and soft, but most of today's Gay/SGL have been fighting back and have been expressing their frustrations with the way we've been treated by many ignorant people through blogging and community activism such as protesting and teaching people in the community what to do if they get caught in a violent situation. There have been many, however who haven't been so lucky including Rashawn Brazell and Michael Sandy, who were killed after meeting people online, and while Sandy's killers were sentenced to major jail time, Brazell's killer has yet to be found. They have also been incidents where many people were attacked after leaving clubs such as The Lab and Splash, and when they asked the managers for help, their requests were denined, while police would arrest the people. Especially if they fought their attackers back. One would think that the managers and police would take action to help the victims during their time of need. Especially since they spend their money to go to pay admission to enter the clubs, while their tax-payers money pays the police's salary.
Well SOS is planning on having it's first Summit which will not only be a way of paying homage to our Gay/SGL brothers and sisters. It will also be a way to help the community and police department come together to learn about the issues we deal with on a daily basis and learn how to help each other without adding extra pieces of violence.

MY RETURN AND SHARING HOW DISCUSSION GROUP SEPERATE GAY/SGL BOYS FROM MEN

Hello
Sorry for the delays. Been away taking care of personal things, but I've been hanging and taking life one day and step at a time.
This crazy weather we've been having has been making me have many different mood swings (I wish Mother Nature would be consistant with the weather. Hell, if would be nice if we can have nice weather all year round cuz I'm sick of cold weather though I'm a winter baby).
I managed to attend Derrick L Briggs' monthly discussion and this month's topic was Tops and Bottoms Part 3.
For years, many Gay/SGL men have been labeled for their characteristics and their sex roles and back in the day, most bottoms meaning guys who took dick and got fucked were fememine and flamboyant, while the guys who gave them dick and fucked them were masculine and dominant.
Things have changed.
Most flamboyant men have been fucking men and making them scream like Bitches and the guys who get fucked be forcing the men to fuck them harder and be grinding them to the point where they lose their breaths.
What I got from the discussion is that regardless of who fucks and get fucked, we're still men with dick in between our legs, and that the ones who are secure and comfortable with their sex roles are the ones who seperate the Boys To Men.

Song inspired for this post

Boys To Men
Peformed by New Edition
Written by James Harris III & Terry Lewis
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis For Flyte Tyme Productions
Lead Vocals Johnny Gill
Co-Lead Vocals: Ralph Tresvant

Background vocals: Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresevant

KING OF POP STILL THIRLLING FANS WITH RERELEASE AND NEW SUPRISES

When Michael Jackson released his first Post-Motown solo album “Off The Wall,” it became an instant hit, selling ten million copies, making him an international solo star, and the first artist to score four top ten Pop hits from one album, but when he learned that he only earned two Grammy Nominations (an event that even shocked the recording industry), he told his mother Katherine, and his producer Quincy Jones that his next album would be so great that the industry would have no choice to recognize it. Jackson was right. Not only did the follow up “Thriller” released in 1982 become a classic, it still holds the record of being the best selling album of all time, with sales of over 104 million copies world wide.
The album also won numerous awards including eight Grammy Awards including seven American Music Awards and eight Grammy Awards including Album of The Year. The album also showed the industry that Black singers are capable of incorporating all forms of music together that reaches music lovers of all races and generations, which made “Thriller” the classic that it is today. “I always wanted to do music that influences and inspires each generation“ Jackson said in an recent interview with Ebony Magazine. “Let‘s fact it, who wants mortality?” .To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this landmark album, Jackson decided to re-released the classic remastered with some new remixes of his hits by Wil. I. Am, Akon and Kanye West as well as a bonus song that didn’t make the final cut.
The Thriller begins with “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” a hot dance song that was a highlight in his concert tours. This song has hot beats, percussion, horns, a funky guitar solo by David Williams, lyrics about a jealous person who wants to cause drama to impress people, a hot call and response between Michael and the background vocalist, and the famous African chant that Grammy Award winner Rhianna sampled for her current “Don’t Stop The Music.” This is followed by “Baby Be Mine” a smooth midterm R&B song that has great keyboards and synsersizer performances by Greg Philligannes, and great vocal by Jackson does a great job phrasing, and singing mid and low ranges that blends well with the strings, and horns.
His duet with former Beatle and friend Paul Mc Cartney on “The Girl Is Mine” has a great combination of Pop and R&B showing that both American and British singers have Soul. What makes this song classic are the harmonizing between the legends as well as the spoken dialogue about who would be the better man for the female who captures their eye, while the title track still sounds as good as it does when I first heard it for the first time at the age of twelve. Between the sound effects, bass line taken from Rick James’ 1981 hit “Give It To Me Baby,” the haunting lyrics written by former Heatwave member Rod Temperton, Jackson’s ad-libbing and famous line hee-hee-hee and the haunting rap and laugh by the late Vincent Price, I can see why this is the most played song at Halloween parties.
Michael cuts loose on the Anti-Gang war song “Beat It., one of his first self-penned social conscious and messages songs that would later become many of subjects he would later write and produce. In addition to the lyrics about the consequences of taking part in gang violence, the song has a powerful rhythm section, beats courtesy of the drummer, and rock solo by Eddie Van Halen. “Billie Jean” is another classic and fan favorite that always get spins in clubs, that has people dancing and emulating his routine from the Motown 25 special. What makes this song hot and dramatic are Jackson’s vocals and ad-libs, the bass line and solos by Louis Johnson and Tom Scott, and lyrics dealing with a female claiming that a guy’s the father of her son.
“Human Nature” is a beautiful midterm ballad that has great instrumentation and arrangements by Pop group Toto, and Michael ad-libbing in falsetto, that was later sampled by SWV for the remix of their # 2 hit “Right Here.” “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” is my favorite song of the album. Co-written by Quincy Jones & James Ingram, this sexy and funky song has a hot rhythm section, Jackson, Ingram and former Shalamar member Howard Hewitt singing background through a vocoder, as well as sexy call and response between Michael and the female background vocalists including his sisters Janet & La Toya and Jackson speaking seductively, and blowing kisses towards of the song.
“The Lady in My Life” is one of Jackson’s soulful ballads to date. Not only does the song contain smooth and seductive music, it captures Michael’s ability to sing different ranges as well as sing harmony.
The Thriller continues with remixes of “The Girl Is Mine” and “PYT” by Will.I.Am, who did a great job giving these classics a comptemparry feel, making them sound as timeless as the original versions. The former has a hot combo of R&B, Rock and Hip Hop courtesy of the beats used from Lil’ Mama’s hit “Lip Gloss” as well as the percussion, strings and keyboards. It also features Jackson singing falsetto while Will raps, while the latter has hot percussion, horns, new lyrics written by Jackson and rap by Will.

Damn girl, you’re a sexy thing
Let me be your lil’ sex machine
You look good in dem jeans
I peel them off like a tangerine
I can see you on a magazine
Modeling maybe line
Yeah you can be my beauty queen
Yeah boo, let me be your king
A great song to play on the dance floor and in the bedroom.
Michael’s collaboration with Akon on “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ is hot! They both gave this classic an African and Sexy make over with new verses written with Giorgio Tuinfort, and sung by Akon who performs the song’s famous chant with Jackson ad-libbing and singing background. A Billboard Music and Grammy Award nomination is recommended. Black Eye Peas member Fergie joins Jackson on “Beat It” who’s Rock-Pop style vocals gives the song a dramatic feel, making listeners believe that she’s pleading for her kids not take part in gang violence. Kanye West gives Hip-Hop flavor to the classic ‘Billie Jean” by adding hard hitting beats and more strings and more ad-libs by Jackson while keeping the original bass lines and solos.
The Thriller with “For All Time” a beautiful ballad and unreleased song from the original sessions. Written by Steve Pocaro and produced by Jackson, the song has a great mixture of Pop, R&B and Adult Comptemporary music, Jackson singing the bride African style and touching lyrics about being in one’s corner through good and bad times.
“And maybe the walls will tumble
And sun my refuse to shine.
When I say I love you
Baby you gotta know that’s
For all time.
A nice song to be sung at weddings and graduations.


Listening to this release brought back many memories of being a Black kid in the projects, listening to good music that would later make an impact on my life and (unknowingly at that time) inspire me to pursue an interest and career in music and music history, and I have to say that I enjoyed reviewing this classic, though it would have been better had Jackson would have worked with SWV and recorded an updated version of their hits "Right Here" and "Human Nature." It would have been great since their remix is one of the most popular songs to contain a sample of his music, but the set was great, and it shows why Michael Jackson (It's about time that the media stops calling him Wacko Jacko and start addressing by his given name Michael Joesph Jackson) is still the King of Pop and an global Legend, Icon and Pioneer.

Unknown Facts about Thriller.

1. The album and song was orginally going to be called "Starlight" but songwriter Rod Temperton and Quincy Jones decided to rename the song "Thriller" instead.

2. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was originally recorded for Michael's 1979 album "Off The Wall"

3. His duet with former Beatle and friend Paul Mc Cartney was the first song recorded for the album.

4. Quincy Jones wanted Michael to change the title of "Billie Jean" to "Not My Lover" because he felt that the public would think that the song was about Tennis legend Billie Jean King. Jones also didn't Michael to use the bassline that made the song famous. Michael advocated, and won, and the song is now a classic. In his mother's auotbiography "My Family The Jacksons,' Katherine wrote how shocked she was when she heard first heard "Billie Jean" saying it was tough sounding, but later realize that the song was done to give his sound and image a little edge because he had felt that his image was too clean cut and that the song stuck a cord with her because they were many ladies who claimed that her sons had father their children.

5. Louis Johnson of the Funk/R&B duo The Johnson Brothers performed the famous bassline on "Billie Jean' and shared how Michael had him bring all of his guitars into the studio to find the perfect sound and they settled on the Yahama. Veteran Jazz Musician Tom Scott played the solo during the bridge of the song.

6.When Quincy called Rocker Eddie Van Halen to perform the famous guitar solo on "Beat It," he accepted the invitation but refuese to accept any form of financial payment or reward.

7. The song P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) came to light when Quincy's ex-wife actress Peggy Lipton Jones brought home some lingerie called PYT, and Q as what he's called thought it would be a great idea for a song so he asked James Ingram to co-write the song. On Michael's The Ultimate Collection boxed set, there's a different version recorded more in a R&B ballad form then the one that's was released on "Thriller."

8. The album almost didn't get released. In his autobiography "Moonwalk," Michael wrote how he was in the middle of narrating the ET Storybook, and how when he heard the playback of "Thriller" it was so crappy that it brought tears to his eyes. He later learned that the album wasn't mixed properly so he, Q and engineer Bruce Swedian mixed one song a day befofe they were completely satisfied.

9. Michael's single "Human Nature" was first remade by Jazz musician Miles Davis.
In 1993, singing group SWV sampled the song for their debut single "Right Here/Human Nature" which topped the R&B Charts and peaked at # 2 on the Pop Charts behind Mariah Careys "Draemlover." The female trio had orignally released "Right Here" in the winter of 1992, but the A&R at their record label asked producer Teddy Riley (who would co-produce Jackson's last three studio albums) to remix the song, and not only did it become one of the top five summer jams of 1993, it was also featured on the soundtrack of "Free Willy" the first album to be released on Jackson's MJJ Record label. A year later rapper Nas also sampled the tune for his hit "It Aint' Hard To Tell," which was later used in his 1999 hit "Nas Is Like."

10. In 1995, Rapper LL Cool J and singing group Boyz II Men sampled "The Lady In My Life" for their Grammy Award winning single "Hey Lover" which topped the R&B Charts.

11. In 1996, singing group BLACKStreet remade "Billie Jean" as the B-side of their # 1 Grammy Award winning hit "No Diggity" while Wyclef Jean sampled "Beat It" for a remix he did for Michael's single "2 Bad" which is featured on his 1997 album "Blood On The Dance Floor." The song also features John Forte rapping, and DJ Funk Master Flex scratching on the turntables.

12. Monica sampled "PYT" for her hit "All Eyes On Me."

13. Grammy Award winner Rhianna sampled The chant of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' for her current hit "Don't Stop The Music.

14. Singer/pianist Alicia Keys is currently performing "Human Nature" on her recent concert tour.

BLACK BRITISH NEED LOVE AND SEX TOO

SPILLING THE TEA ABOUT LONDON
STARRING: SAKI, MAXWELL, BLADE & FRED
DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY XAVIER DONALD
(THIS REVIEW AND FILM WHICH IS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FILM IS FOR THOSE AGES 18 & OVER SO VIEWERS DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVICED)

When Motown legend Marvin Gaye embarked on his long awaited British tour in 1976, he was impressed with how receptive the British fans were of him and his music.
“They’re wilder than they let on” he told David Ritz, author of the late singer’s biography “Divided Soul.” Many people think of British people as being laid back, reserved, and well educated. That’s true, but they also have excellent taste in music and they’re also extremely romantic and freaky, and after seeing the film “Spilling the Tea about London.” viewers are going to have a bigger appreciation for sensuality and hot passionate love making and sex. Directed by Xavier Donald entirely in London, this adult film has great scenery, and chemistry between the stars that aren’t afraid to showcase their sensual side.
The film begins with Saki, playing an American tourist walking towards London native Maxwell (who also narrates the flick) for directions on how to go to Big Ben. After walking, Maxwell informs him that he has to head back to work, which prompts Saki to ask if he could meet him later at his place. Maxwell tells him that he’s unable to have visitors, but he has Saki sneak into the Buckingham Palace disguised as a Royal Guard
“Dude I don’t see how you can stand being in this uniform” Saki says
“Let me get your ass in here” Maxwell replies before he grabs Saki inside his pad, where Saki pens him against the wall, unbuttons his jacket, and began kissing his muscular chest. Maxwell then leads Saki to the couch where they continue to participate in foreplay before Maxwell begins sucking his dick, while Saki massages and smacks his ass, while he’s being ridden. A few minutes later, Saki lays Maxwell on his back, and pleases him by kissing his legs, and sucking on his toes before kissing and sucking on his right foot, which has him moaning in ecstasy, before Maxwell starts sucking his dick. Saki then returns the favor by having Maxwell on his hands, while he eats his ass and sucks on his British Banger.
“Stay like that” Saki says before he continues to eat and finger him, which later leads into them participating in a hot 69 position in front of the fire place.
Saki then pulls out a condom and some lube, and fingers Maxwell before he penetrates him, causing him to moan and shiver.
“Just relax” Saki says while he gently grabs his neck and kisses him on the neck and lips.
“Tell me you like it”
“I love it” Maxwell replies as his getting fucked laying on his side.
What makes this scene sizzle is Saki fucking Maxwell in various speeds, showing his intimate, sensual and wild sides. Especially when he has Maxwell on his back, while his legs are spread towards his shoulders. After they bust their nuts, they fall asleep in each other’s arm on the floor near the front of the couch.
The next scene begins were Maxwell is strolling through Ceners Wheif, and he captures the attention of Wade, a caramel complexion bald guy, who goes to Maxwell to his hotel room, and hangs both their jackets. After he sits on the bed, he offers Wade some coffee and Wade smiles and begins kissing him all over on his lips, nice and chests, before he gently removes his pants. Wade then takes off his shirt and continues kissing Maxwell before he deep throats his dick, before Maxwell returns the favor by sucking him off while rubbing his chest for ten minutes before they participate in frottage (The French translation for dry humping) in various positions before Maxwell sits on Wade’s face for a hot second before participating in another hot oral and frottage session. Maxwell then pulls out a condom and lube, and fucks Maxwell in missionary style, while he’s kissing him. Wade then hits him from behind before shooting a watery load on his ass, before Maxwell jerks his dick and shoots a thick load.
“That coffee was good” Wade says in reference to Maxwell’s dark complexion, and nice tasting ass.
Scene 3 starts off with Maxwell talking about how Buckingham Palace is one of the places where tourists can meet hot guys for dates and hook-ups, before cutting to Saki talking to a Black French man named Fred, who’s dons the urban look and attire (Cornrows, leather jacket and sweat pants). After getting acquainted with each other, Saki invites him to his hotel room, takes their coats, and sits on the bed where Fred asks him about his trip.
“I like it” Saki says.
“Everybody’s nice, but not as sexy as you.
“Thank you. You’re sexy too” Fred replies while Saki rubs his arm.
“Can I come closer” Saki asks before he gently grabs his chin, and begins to kiss him, and before you can say ahh, they become topless, with Saki asking Fred “Are you going to fuck me in French?” Saki then kisses and licks Fred’s chest and belly button, before Fred removes returns the favor by kissing Saki all over before removing his blue briefs and sucking his dick.
“Yeah it feels good” Saki says before the sits up and rubs Fred’s French debeior, and sucks his dick wile laying his back. He later lays the hot French urban brother on his back and licks Fred’s chocolate ass while Saki showcases his romantic and sensual side, his American urban side comes out when he’s about to fuck him
“When I first saw you, I wanted to get in that ass” he says before he penetrates Fred deep to the point of him moaning
“Just relax. Let me stroke you” Saki says while Fred is moaning in a French accent. After fucking him doggy style, Fred sits on top of him, and give him a little competition , causing him to sweat before Saki takes charge and lays him on his back, and fucks him various speeds while having his legs spread out and pounding him to the point of coming.
Fred then shoots a nice load and fall a sleep while Saki holds him with his left arm.
Scene 4 takes place in a leather bar. I’m not a huge fan of leather bars or leather scenes, but I have to say that this scene is pretty hot. First Blade approaches Fred and asks for his number. Then he walks over to Saki, who’s dress in a leather vest and leather boots having and drink, and leads him to the back of the bar, where they push up on each other by kissing and grinding, with Saki taking the roles of being submissive and dominating, by forcing Blade to suck his dick, and eat his ass while he’s hanging from the top of the cage.
“Ah yeah. It feels good” Saki says, before Wade fucks him while he’s laying on two large barrows
“Ah, fuck me” Saki says while he’s being bangs to the point that his eyes almost roll to the back of his head..
Saki then has Wade bend over and fuck and slaps his ass aggressively (who says that men are only competitive in sports) and shoots a large load on his ass.
The last scene begins with Fred laying in his bed, rubbing his dick and speaking in French, to be awaken by Wade
“Do you fancy me coming over to see you” Wade asks
“Can you come over now?” Fred asks
No sooner than you can gag, Wade arrives and wastes no time taking part in some hot foreplay and frottage,
“I’m so glad you came over” Fred says while Wade is kissing and undressing him. What makes this scene hot is listening to Fred speak French while Wade is sucking his balls. Fred then gets on top of Blade, grinds on him and tells him to fuck him in English and French before participating in a hot 69 session with Fred sitting on Blade’s face. Itching to get an extra helping of Fred’s chocolate ass, Wade pulls out a condom, puts it on, and fucks him doggy style which has Fred turned out to the point of speaking in French ane English.
“That’s fucking good” Fred says before he gets fucked missionary style.
After fucking, they bust large and loads and kiss while Fred speaks to him in French, leaving Wade to ask what did he say?
“It was fucking hot” he says in English before they kiss.

This is one of the hottest and romantic porn flicks I’ve seen this year. Not only did the director had great shots of the cast, I love how he incorporate British culture by having the guys meet in landmark locations and allowing Black men to show their sensuality and romantic sides. I just that the scenes with Fred were a bit longer, but all in all the film was excellent and I’m looking forward to seeing work from Xavier Donald and the cast.

GRAMMYS BRIDGES MUSIC GENERATION GAPS AND BREAK MOLDS

When I heard that Beyonce Knowles was going to be performing with Rock & Soul Legend Tina Turner, I like many other music fas were wondering how good would the performance be, and I have to say that I wasn't disappointed. Not only did the former Destiny's Child lead singer did a great job keeping up with the sexy senior citizen, (who still has the body that 20 year-olds would die to have), it was great to see Tina come out of her performing retirement to perform her Grammy Award winning hits "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "Better Be Good To Me," it was great to see legendary artists perform with the new jacks, showing that music can cross age and culture generation, and that's what I loved about the 50th Grammy Awards. Seeing artists from all different genres performing and presenting awards together as well as seeing artists finally receiving awards for their hard work.
The program began with a clip of the late Frank Sinatra from the 1950's talking about the ceromony, followed by Soul singer/Pianist Alicia Keys performing a duet with him, before being presented the Grammy for Best Female Vocalist by Prince who joked about the Chairman of the Board looking good to be 150 years old. Keys also introduced Country singer Carrie who performed her Grammy Award singer "Before He Cheats" backed by dancers performing with trash cans in the style of the Broadway musical "Stomp."
A hot performance was the Reunion of Funk/R&B Band The Time reuniting and performing their classic hit "Jungle Love" before playing behind Bajun R&B singer Rhianna who performed her hits "Umbrealla" and "Don't Stop The Music" before both acts joined foreces to perform the Time's hit while Morris Day had Jerome Benton hold a mirror while Day made sure he was looking good.
The Beatles got a nice tribute performed by the cast of Cirque du Soleil's who Cesoveper Gospel version of the Fab Four's hit "Let It Be" and it was good to see John Lennon's current wife Yoko Ono in the audience being on her best behavior because some fans are still pissed at how she behaved at the 2004 ceremony when she refered to surviving members Rhingo Starr and Paul Mc Cartney as the other guys. (There are some Beatle fans who still feel she should have gotten her ass kicked for that comment. It's bad enough she dissed Lennon's first wife by not allowing her to attend his funeral, and with all the money the bitch is making off her late husband, you would think that she would have taken some lessons on etiquette. I can see why people loved Paul's first wife Linda, who was professional, talented, down to earth and managed to make a name for herself as a photographer after she married Sir Paul).
Kanye West performed his hit "Stonger" in a futuristic set, later performing a moving tribute to his late mother who died before Thanksgiving, which earned the outspoken Rapper and advocate of stopping homophobia in Hip Hop a standing ovation.
My moment was seeing one of my favorite female singers Tina Turner showing the crowd that age has no limits when it comes to having fun doing what you loved, and honey she worked it. With her friend and fellow Gay/SGL Icon Cher introducing Beyonce who performed a hot tribute to the R&B/Jazz artists Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer, before introducing Turner who appeeared wearing a Gold body suit and brown hair took the stage to perform clasic hits "What's Love Got To Do With It" and her Rock anthem "Better Be Good To Me" which had everyone including yours truly out their seats. The Rock & Soul Goddess then introduced Beyonce who came onstage wearing a dress similar to the one that Tina wore during her "Wildest Dreams" tour elelven years ago, to perform the classic "Proud Mary" and B did a great job keeping up with the dancer and Tina who still has that glow and energy that made her an inspiration to many today.
The Foo Fighters rocked the crowd outside the Staples Center giving the chance for contestant to perform with them, and what award show would be complete without a tribute to Gospel? Soul Legend Aretha Franklin joined Gospel Legend BeBe Winans to perform a song, before The Clark Sisters came onstage to perform their classic hit "You Brought The Sunshine."
Two of the biggest highlights were Josh Groban performing a tribute to the late Opera legend Luciano Pavillo, and Johm Forgety joining Rock Legends Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis to peform the Rock classics "Great Balls of Fire" and "Good Golly Miss Molly" where Richard's performed his trademark riff. Woo!! It may not have been as strong as it normaly is, but it was good.
Motown legend Stevie Wonder congratulated the label's founder Berry Gordy, Jr for being named an Icon by the Grammys for founding the famous Detroit label which is celebrating it's 50th anniversary before introducing Alicia Keys who performed her Grammy Award winning hit "No One" with John Myers who's guitar riffs and powerful vocals gave the song an edge, earning a standing ovation.
British Pop singer Amy Winhouse anticipated performance was hot. The British star who's been batting addiciton left a stint in Rehab to perform her hit "Rehab" via satelite which won Record of The Year.
The performances wasn't the only thing that made the ok; there was many artists who finally got awards including Rhianna, who earned her first Grammy Award for her hit "Umbrella" in the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Category with her boss Jay-Z, while labelmate Ne-Yo earned won for Best R&B Comtemporary Album for "Because of You" making many at the Def Jam label happy. The late Gerald Le Vert finally received his first Win in the Traditional R&B Catergory for his hit "My Songs" making many fans happy that he finally got his due though many feel that it was long over due. Presidental Canidate Obama Barack received his first Grammy beating out Dr. Maya Angelo and Bill Clinton, while Legendary Wild Child Chaka Khan won for Best R&B album and for Best R&B single by a Duo or Group for "Disrespectful" her single with Hip-Hop Soul Queen, but the high point was Jazz legend Herbie Hancock winning Album of The Year, making him the first Jazz artist to win in that category since 1943, and the producers should have allowed him to continue his make his acceptance speech out of respect. (It like they haven't gone overtime, and it that has happened many times and it wasn't due to winner's long acceptance speeches either).
This years Grammy was OK , but I would like to see more performances of legenary performers and new Jacks performing as well as more tribute to record labels and genres that have made impact on music such as Rap, Disco, and the sounds of Motown, Philly Soul and Stax Records.

LEGENDARY GROUP'S LIVE DVD HAS FAMILY AND INTIMATE FEELING

R&B Legends New Edition has been making an impact on music for the past twenty-five years with their singing, rapping, classy and hip wardrobe and their slick and smooth choreography. They’ve also became the first male group to achieve success as a group and with their solo projects, paving the way for Boyz II Men, B2K and Destiny’s Child, who would follow in the legendary group’s career footsteps, but while the two latter group’s have broken up, the Bad boys from Boston are still playing to sold out shows around the world, and their current and long awaited DVD “Spend The Night With New Edition” proves that they still have what it takes to maintain longevity.
The DVD which was filmed at the University of South Carolina isn’t just the typical DVD which shows the concert footage, it has a historic and family feel that has viewers feeling that they’re at the concert with the group thanks to the interviews with fans and entertainers Guy Torrey, Anthony Anderson, Monica, Arsenio Hall, Cedric The Entertainer, Elise Neal and Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men between the group‘s performances.
The DVD opens with a mini movie of two guys traveling through the streets of Boston looking to purchase some merchandise which turns out to be copies of their DVD, followed by a preview of their upcoming mini-series, featuring a group of young kids portraying the original line-up, riding their bicycles to meet with their chorographer and current manager Brook Payne for rehearsal where he comes up with their name and routines. Then they clips of the group rehearsing is shown, leading to Ronnie De Voe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins, & Ralph Tresvant appearing at a press conference speaking about their foundation and plans to help underprivileged families. The concert finally begins with current member Johnny Gill singing “Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky Mike, Ralph, Johnny too,” and without missing a beat, they appear on stage wearing white suits with red handkerchiefs performing their 1991 pre-reunion hit “Word To The Mutah” with Gill singing Brown’s part, followed by “Crucial”, and “You’re Not My Kind of Girl”, which features smooth vocals by Tresvant, Gill and Bell and funky live breaks from their four-piece band, playing in synch with their cheorgraphy. Especially at the end of the song when each members of the group bow individually. N.E. then takes the crowd down memory lane with a medley of their hits “Candy Girl,” “Popcorn Love” and “Jealous Girl” where Gill introduces Brown who walks down the stair case in the middle of the stage to sing lead, making the audience go crazy. What makes this performance the group harmony and vibe that shows the bond they have, further displayed while performing “Mr. Telephone Man” where the group stand behinds Bivins while he performs the famous spoken segment to the ladies in the front row.
They then launch into “Count Me Out” and “Cool It Now” where Ralph asks the crowd to sing the famous rap of ’Ronnie, Bobby Ricky and Mike. If I love the girl who cares who you like!” and compliments hem for who good they sound. They launch into “A Little Bit of Love (Is All It Takes) which has a Caribbean feel courtesy of the bass and their classic “Is This the End”, which features a call and response between Ralph and Ricky which earns the group a standing ovation.
While their DJ is setting up, Ronnie appears on stage wearing a Black fitted cap and introduces the group who receives loud rounds of applause and backs up him, Ricky and Mike who perform their sexy hit “Do Me” which has the audience out their seats. Especially when Mike performs the song’s famous line 'Move to the jacuzzi. Ooh that booty smack it up, flip it rub it down. Oh No!' Then Bobby takes center stage to perform his top charting anthem “My Prerogative” and in true Brown fashion, he changes the lyrics, and opens his shirt showing his muscular chest and belly, reminding the audience he’s still the bad boy of R&B. While the group is changing into black suits, Ralph appears on stage to perform his solo hit “Sensitivity” with an open shirt displaying his six pack, keeping the ladies attention during this intimate performance which features him performing in front of a silver curtain, ad-libbing the melody of the DNA/Suzanne Vega classic “Tom’s Diner” and jumping into the audience and dancing with the ladies including one of his biggest fans, before rejoining the group to perform their radio hit “Boys To Men” where Johnny adds Gospel flavor to the song ad-libbing ‘It’s alright throughout the performance and performing his trademark riff before the group launches into his solo hit “My, My My” which has smooth harmonizing and dancing from the group while Johnny has his divo moments by taking off his suit jacket, unbuttoning his shirt, scatting and hitting high and powerful notes, showing the audience that true singing comes from the heart.
The group then grabs the audience in their palm of their hands, while putting on their cowboy hats and performing their top charting ballad “Can You Stand the Rain” which has the audience in tears. Making this performance touching and sensual are the vocals, Belli singing falsetto, Bivin’s famous rap ‘Come on baby. Let’s get wet for New Edition” and a call and response between Tresvant and Gill, who later begins preaching and speaking about the power of God.
The group slows down the pace by sitting on stool and backing Ricky while he showcases his soulful and opera singing style on “Smile Again” as well as joking about how the ladies in Japan called him ‘Licky” during their Japanese tour. They perform their comeback hit “If It Isn’t Love” with Brown hyping the crowd from backstage. For the finale, the group performs BBD’s classic hit “Poison,” which has the audience wanting more.
New Edition’s DVD was hot. I liked how they included incorporated their solo hits along with their hits recorded as a group, but it would have been better if they would have performed “My Secret,” “I'm Leaving You Again" "Hit Me Off, “and “I’m Still In Love With You.” Those songs would have made the show complete, but the DVD was nice to watch, and it shows that Ronnie, Bobby Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny still has the moves and voices that made them famous and transferred them from boys to men.

ADULT FILM'S FAVORITE ON-SCREEN BOTTOM HAS GRANTS INTELLIGENT INTERVIEW

When T-Malone made his acting debut in the porn films “Tiger’s Brooklyn Tails” and the “Off the Hook” series, many viewers admired him for his looks, style of dress and for shattering the stereotypes of how men who bottom are supposed to look and act.
T-Malone has starred in countless films, including “T-Malone Bottom’s Up,” “Reloaded 1 & 2,” “Queens Plaza Pick UP Part 2 and “Ty’s Black Tie Affair.” He’s appeared in the adult magazine “Black Inches” where viewers was also impressed to learn that he’s more than a sexy man with a nice body. When we met at Cosci’ I was very impressed with how intelligent he is, and I also learned that we had many things in common including keeping in contact with old friends, as well as having great taste in men, and in music (he suggest that I purchased Boyz II Men’s latest release, and I will do so shortly).
This sexy and intelligent porn legend was nice enough to allow me to interview him, where he spoke about his career, having a loving and supporting family, and the importance of saving money.

Q: It’s an honor to finally meet you. What have you been up to?
A: Just taking it easy. I haven’t done much in sense of filming anything, but I’m working on some business ventures.

Q: Tell the viewers something about yourself.
A: I got into porn by chance I guess. It was an opportunity to make money. I started working wit Enrique Cruz and we formed a business relationship. You can say that we’re friends and business partners. I learned a lot about business from him. That’s pretty much how I got into it. I took everything I learned from him into other companies I worked with.

Q: What was the first film you starred in?
A: Tiger Brooklyn Tails.

Q: That’s one of my favorite films. A lot of fans and critics. Tell me from your perspective why is it a classic?
A: For me personally, it launched my career. It was one of the biggest films that Tiger did in his career, so that’s why I can relate to it, I think that there was things that hadn’t be done in other videos. We did scenes in Prospect Park. Enrique Cruz is always good at pushing the envelope and doing things outside the norm for Black and Latino porn.

Q: In addition to working with Enrique Cruz, what other companies you worked with?
A: I done a few for Latino Fan Club. Pit-bull productions, and Ebony D, which is in Canada and some others that I can’t of right now.

Q: I read your first interview with Black Inches magazine and I was extremely impressed with how open you was about your sexuality. When did you realize you was gay and how did your family and friends accept it?
A: As early as I can remember I was able to acknowledge being gay and my family was the same way. Growing up in my household, I have four brothers and my parents always allowed me to be really open and expressive with myself. If I wanted to play with dolls, I could play with dolls. If I wanted to bake instead of playing football, they allowed me to bake. When it came to sexuality, I never had a lot of

Q: I also remembering reading that you ran track and field in college. What was that like?
A: I love track and field. I’m still involved to this day. It’s one of the things that keep me in shape. I’m still in contact with a lot of my friends who I competed with. Some of them are in positions to be on the Olympic team; maybe to win a Gold medal. Some of them got in trouble due to the steroids scandals. I’m very involved with track and field still to this day.

Q: One thing I admire about you is even though you have the urban Hip-Hop look, you always bring class, intelligence and sensuality to your performances. How important is it for you to bring those qualities to your work?
A: It means a lot to me because I don’t want to misrepresent myself. Just because I’m in front of the camera doing porn I don’t feel it has to be distasteful. If they wanna see something nasty and raunchy, they’re gonna buy something else, but if they now what type of product I’m gonna put out, then they’re gonna buy my stuff.

SW: One of my favorite scenes I saw you in was when you was playing a journalist trying to get an interview with a famous guy, who you later got with in the steam room
T-Malone: Yeah (both laugh)

SW: That’s my second favorite scene of all time. What was it like topping him?
T-Malone: The chemistry was good; we spent the whole day together prior to shooting the shot. We kinda bounded. It was natural to top him. In my personal life, I’m pretty versatile.

SW: You also mentioned that you’re branching into other business ventures. What other ventures are you working with?
T-Malone: I’m currently involved investment. I invested in some property in Atlanta, and in Maryland, and I’m looking into continue with that. I’m also going to take some of my money and invest into porn. That wasn’t the first thing I wanted to do. I wanted to invest in something with stability so I got that going with the real estate so now I’m looking to move a little bit into trying a couple of things in porn.

SW: You’ve been in the porn game for almost ten years. How have you been able to maintain longevity?
T-Malone: One of the things I learned early on is that you can’t overdue it. A lot of these guys get in it and they making money and before you know it, in a short period of time, they’ve done twenty movies. Unless you’re hot and a big star where people love seeing you, they’re gonna get tired I think it also has to so with my fans being supportive. I told a lot of people I get a lot of compliments. I get a few criticisms and I can take the negative as well as the good, and I think that one of the most important things is being able to know who you are so you can be comfortable with that and be able to put out something that is consistent.

SW: What are some of the misconceptions people have about the porn industry?
T-Malone: Wow. I’m glad you asked that. I think that one of the misconceptions of people who do porn is that we are not capable of having a relationship. We’re not capable of loving people or allowing people to love us. Or we’re sex addicts. All we do is have sex all day, everyday. When I tell people (sometimes) I don’t have sex for two or three months at a time, they’re like wow! It means more to me to have a relationship with someone to enjoy going on dates. Things like that. I can get sex like that. It’s not a challenge for me. A lot of us have a brain; we don’t just use our bodies or asses and our dicks. There’s more to life than having sex for money. Some of us do think about our futures and we are saving and investing our money.

SW: I’ve notice that most of the films you starred in are with Blacks and Latinos. How do you feel you’re making an impact on Black and Latino Gay and Porn culture?

T-Malone: I think, with my looks, I’ve been able to blend, and especially in New York City, a lot of times I got ‘Hey Papi’ Some people think I’m Dominican; Puerto Rican. I have a lot of friends who are Latinos. I’ve dated a lot of Latinos and a lot of times, people talk about the separations between Latinos and Blacks. I really don’t sense that because usually when I’m around Latinos who usually don’t vibe with Blacks, I don’t get that same type of feedback from them. Enrique and I are very close. I don’t know is it because of my complexion, but I travel a lot

SW: I remembering reading that you went to Barbados. What was it like and how are the men other there?
T-Malone: Barbados was amazing. The first time I went there, it was like the beaches and the people were very friendly. I didn’t know it at the time, but they’re very gay friendly, even though they don’t advertise it, but they really are. I was able to relax and by myself. Guys approached me. It was a very good, relaxing experience.

SW: What other countries have you visited besides Barbados?
T-Malone: I’ve been to Canada, Barbados. I’ve been to Grenada, London and England. I have a lot of friends in London. Some of them work in fashion and some of them are models.

SW: Where do you see yourself in the next five and ten years?
T-Malone: In five years, I see myself doing things in real estate. I see myself doing things in porn. Ten years, I see myself being a millionaire and the biggest thing in porn.

PHILLY PORN STAR SPEAKS WITH SUPREMEWRITER

Philadelphia has produced many famous entertainers including Patti La Belle, Teddy Pendergrass, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince a/k/a Will Smith and Boyz II Men, who went on to become famous in music, television and film, Porn Star Peanut is one many porn stars to emerge from the city of Brotherly love, staring in many hit films including Lil’ Homes 2, All About The Nut, Real Urban Stories, and Queens Plaza Pickup Part 2. With almost four years of film under his belt, the star who enjoys having sex is starting his own company and websites which will be available by February.
I first met Peanut at the Gay Erotic Expo in October, and I found him to be a real cool, and down to earth person, who’s about handling his business, and two months later, I was surprised to see him at the Italian restaurant Cosci with Enrique Cruz, and I was like ‘I wished I would have known he was coming because I would have brought a copy of the picture we took together at the expo.’ He was nice enough to grant me this interview where he talked about his career and upcoming companies and websites.

Q: How did you get into the porn industry?
A: It was something I wanted to do. I put in an application with Chocolate Drop.com. Got called backed, did a video and from there I was going different places, doing different videos for different companies.

Q: What companies did you work for?
A: I worked with Chocolate drop.com. Thug bait, when that was up. Cash models. Chocolate Cream. Enrique Cruz and thug porn.

Q: You’re starting your own porn company and websites. What influenced you to start your own company?
A: If someone else can do it, and be behind someone else’s camera, then I can get someone to be behind my camera. Why stay under someone when I can be on top and branch out on my own and do my own thing?

Q: What does it take to start and run your own company?
A: Knowledge. The boys. Models. Money Help from someone who already know what they’re doing. I’ve had help from Marvin Jones from Chocolate Cream. He’s been helping me out.

Q: I’ve watched your work and I’ve noticed your style is rugged and sensual. How important is it for you to be yourself while filming?
A: Well I didn’t even noticed I had a style. I do what I do. I like to have sex and why not share with everybody else?

Q: This is a question that a lot of people been asking and been wanting to know; are you and Pinky still together?
A: I’m not in a relationship with Pinky. That’s still my road dawg. Still my baby, but we’re just not together right now. I’m in a relationship with Khaos.

Q: That’s interesting that you’ve been in a relationship with two porn stars. How are you able to maintain a private life away from the camera?
A: Well, when I’m on camera and shooting video, it’s like I’m going to work. So you know it’s like everybody have that job, and when they come home, they have that home life, and that’s the same with me. It’s no different. Just because I do porn, that’s still my business; this is what I do for a living. When I come home, I’m still Bryon. I’m still Peanut.

Q: When will your website be launched?
A: My website will be launched no later then February. I’m hoping in January 2008. I’m trying to get some new models., but of course I’m gonna stick with the ones who got me through and got me where I’m at now. Pinky, Remy Mars, Khaos, Prince, Jay. All my original models that started off with me.

Q: Will you be directing some of your videos?
A: Yes. I have a couple of moves out. “All About The Nut,” “Something About Remy.” “Oh So Freaky” “S.E.X.” You can get them at B4sproductions.com

Q: Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
A: I see myself being big. Producing my own stuff. Enrique Cruz. The dude from Thug Porn and Marvin Jones. Just trying to produce my own stuff and be on top myself.

Q: From a young person‘s perspective, what are many conceptions people have about porn stars?
A: They‘re think we‘re not human, and anything we do is because we do porn. If we have a lover, we cheat on our lover because we‘re porn stars. We do drugs is because we‘re porn stars, or if we drink too much is because we‘re porn stars. We do everything that regular people do. I mean we are regular people, but we do everything that people with regular jobs do.

SW: Thank you! Including Pastors!
PEANUT: Absolutely (both laugh)

Q: I’m noticing that more guys from Philly are pursuing careers in the porn industry. How does that make you feel to know that more people from your hometown are entering the porn industry?
A: I’m happy for them. They get much love from me. If that’s what they want to do, I’m behind them one hundred percent. Do your thing, and love what you do. Don’t be ashamed of it later on in life.

Q: What advice would you give to those who want to enter the industry?
A: Think about it real hard and think about five years from now. If it’s something you’re gonna look back on and regret, than don’t do it.

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LEGENDARY PORN DIRECTOR CONVERSES WITH SUPREME WRITER

For the past decade, Enrique Cruz have became one of the most loved, admired and respected directors of the porn industry. Not only has his films has viewers turned on sexually, they also have viewers (particularly Urban Black and Latino viewers) that it’s ok to be gay, sexy, and intelligent.
Since entering the scene, Cruz has filmed some of the industry’s hottest films including "Cruizing Da Hood, " Off Da Hook 1 & 2, Aprende 1&2, Reloaded, and the classic Tiger’s Brooklyn Tails, launched the careers of Tiger Tyson and T-Malone, both who gone off to have successful careers.
I had the wonderfully opportunity to interview this innovative director at Cosci’s shortly before the holiday where we spoke about his career, the importance of mixing of races, and his upcoming plans which includes shooting a movie as well as a music video for rapper Shorty Roc.

Q: Thanks for the opportunity to allow me to interview you.
A: Just finished Aprende Part 3. And after that, I’m working on a new “Doin’ the Butt” Number 24 and 25. That’s usually first timers on the website and they’re gonna be first time actors that actually are on the camera.

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career as a director?
A: I went to the School of Visual Arts up here in New York City and I was interested in filmmaking, and then afterwards, as a joke, I had said to a friend of mine that I wanted porn because it wasn’t any good porn movies, so I wanted to make porn, and the short stories ended up being a sample video for twenty minutes that I sent out to companies.

Q: You’re primarily known for directing porn movies. How did you get involved in the porn industry and what was the name of your first movie?
A: The first one is called “Learning Latin” when I did the twenty minute sample, I sent copies to different companies and Vivid Video was the company I wanted to work with. The first one was “Learning Latin” then we did “Learning Latin 2,” “Cruzin’ The Hood.” We did the whole series, then I started my own company Enrique Cruz Productions.

Q: What prompted you to start your own company?
A: The success of Vivid Video was overnight and “Learning Latin” was a huge success. It got into every porn video shop and because of that, it gave me a high visibility so I said I wanna do it for myself instead of having Vivid Video make all the money, so like most new artist who are working in the when you start.

Q: I watch you work and I enjoy how your films deal with urban themes and life.
A: I wanted to do something that was inclusive of me and my friends at the time and where I grew u, and where I grew up it was mixed with Blacks and Latin. Our neighborhood our school and all of my friends have been a mixture of people so I wanted to kind of be inclusive and the first company I had was Lamacha, Lamacha is pretty much a mixing of the races and I think in a perfect world, we wanna have a day where Black, White, Latin can get along and it’s kinda the theme in all those videos.

Q: Many fans and critics have label “Tiger Brooklyn Tails” as a classic and favorite. From your perspective, why is that film so popular?
A: I spent a lot of time on the story, and the story behind Tiger Brooklyn Tails was a guy coming out to his best friend who is straight, and just having to be inclusive that a straight guy can be friendly with a gay guy. It was based on the fact was one of the guys was Latino and one of the guys was Black and again a mixing of the races.

Q: The scene in Aprende with Scorpion and Antonio Torres is my all time favorite sex scene. Will you be filming a follow up with those two?
A: OK (both laugh) Unfortunately, Scorpion is as they say away on vacation, which is the code word for locked up. I don’t think he’ll do a follow up anytime soon, but that was a huge favor and Antonio Torres is retired from the business.

Q: You mentioned a great point about mixing Blacks and Latins in your films. I’ve hung with a lot of Latinos, but I’ve heard stories about Blacks and Latinos not liking each other. How false is that story?
A: It depends on how they were raised. In New York, it’s the melting pot. When I go to places like Atlanta, you have the Black clubs and the Latin clubs, and you don’t see a lot of race mixing, but in cities like New York, L.A., and Miami, they have something called the Blatino experience where they have race mixing, and even when I went to Paris France, there was a lot of mixing of the races, but it depends on how you were raised. But now, the younger generation, the younger kids are more accepting, but the older generation, they kind of have a lot of stigma attached to it, so it’s like Blacks sticks with Blacks, Whites stick with Whites, Latinos stick with Latinos, but I think the younger generations are more open to it.

Q: You said you just finished editing Aprende 3. Not giving it away, what can we expect from it?
A: Aprende 3 we shot a lot of stuff for the first time on the beach, so half of the film take place in the Caribbean so that is different for me. We did stuff on the truck. So now we got to the beaches on “Aprende 3” and we shot it on location in the Caribbean and that was a little bit different. So half the scenes was shot overseas which I thought came out pretty good and hot!

Q: The main thing I admire about your films is the sensuality and how you have the guys participate in foreplay and kissing. I love that!!
A: That’s important when you’re doing something erotic. There’s different ways of being dominant. You can have someone be totally dominant a guy can get off on it. Another way is to have a romantic scene it shows guys can be like couples. I’ve been in a relationship for seven years at think it’s possible for guys to be in relationships.



Q: I’ve heard that you’re filming Rapper Shorty Roc’s upcoming video “Stop What You’re Into.” How did that come about?
A: I was working on an erotic short film, and I met Shorty Roc at a taping here and I told him you can do a song for me, and he was telling me he wanted to do a music video so I offered to do the music video that will be on the Logo channel. So we make it sexy. Hot, not too sexy, just sexy enough! It just worked out where you do a song for me and I do a video for you.

Q: How do you think you’re making an impact on the Gay Community and Porn Industry?
A: I think that the impact on the younger generation. You said that this (Off The Hook) was the first porno you saw. When you see yourself on screen, and are inclusive, in the lifestyle, it tells you it’s OK to be gay and you’re not fucked up for being gay. You can be intelligent and you don’t have to be in jail and you don’t have to be in the ghetto. You can go to school and get an education. Those are the things I think are important. Even mixing sexuality, you can get a job and mess around on the side.

Q: That’s another thing I love about “Aprende.” Is how the students were going to school taking care of business while expressing and enjoying their sexuality.
A: When I look at my friends and the people who are gay, they’re going to school, they have jobs, and they’re trying to do things with their lives, and a lot of the earlier films had boys behind bars, and that can be OK if you include the boys who aren’t behind bars, going to school and trying to do something. So that’s my contribution; kinda even it out a little bit so it won’t be everybody behind bars. I hope that continues in the next generation.

Q: What other projects you’re working on
A: We’re doing the short video for the Logo channel with Shorty Roc; “Stop What You’re Into” and that’s gonna be a hot song. We’re gonna have two girls kissing and we’re gonna have two guys kissing that will be Logo friendly, and we will have some boys without their shirts. Some club scenes and then “After Party Babies” is a short I wanna take to film festivals, and it takes place in the night life, the club scene. The night life. We’re gonna have professional actors. We’re doing a party January 22 at Splash with Harmonica Sunbeam hosting a contest with anal ring toss first time on stage. Guys take a double sized dildos, shove it up their ass, toss the ring and you try to get in the thong.

Q: Where do you see yourself in the next five to ten years?
A: Sleeping. Retired. I might retire in five to ten years. Doing something else. It’s been fun. I wanna keep doing it, but I don’t wanna be the old guy on the block doing porn.
I’m staring to get grey hair. I got a few years left, but give it to the young kids. The young bucks.

UNDERRATED AND SONGS THAT WERE/ARE BEING SLEPT ON

Since I've been buying music, I've always noticed that many recording artists have songs on their albums that are good. Sometimes better than the ones that their record companies release as singles. Why are so many great songs are slept on? Because of the everchanging music scene (Espeically in America). Most artist have to constantly update their style to stay on the charts, which at times can be good, but it seems when an artist likes to grow and record songs out of the norm, many record company executives become scared with fear that the new style and formula might damange the aritst's career by not selling. That was true in some cases, but most of the time, it was very beneficial for the artists, who gained more fans and praise for the songs and styles, and here are some songs from the past year that should be or should have been released as singles

1. Brooklyn-Peformed by Fabolous Featuring Jay-Z & Uncle Murda
Known for spitting over smooth flowing beats, Fablolous joined forces with Jay-Z and Uncle Murda for this hard hitting joint that displays their unique flows and lyrical styles. Like the intro of the classic "Proud Mary" Fab starts off nice and easy, while Jigga and Murda finish nice and rough.

Why should this song be released as a single?
It's been a while since the East Coast (especially New York) release any hard hitting joints representing their city, and though I love all types of music, it will be nice for New York to come out with some hard club and street joints.

What makes this song hot?
The sampling of the Biggie Smalls/2Pac classic Where Brooklyn at, and lyrics about life on the street of Brooklyn and how Brooklyn is hot.
Fab's lyrics:
Im Right here Big Ya Boy Sit'n On Top Like A Hair Wig.
Bed- Stuy Fly Bushwick Sick East New York Walk The Brownsvile Grill Ill
U See I Gota Fortgreen LeanClinton Hill The Chill Red-Hook Look Man Aint No Shook Hands In Brooklyn. Son Yo Life Could Get Took Man
Jigga's: lyrics:up Im On My Robin Thicke shit If shit Eva Gets Thicke Im Back To Robin Niggas. Quick
Im On My Robin Thicke shit If shit Eva Gets Thicke Im Back To Robin Niggas Quick
Trick Click? Anie Up.
All U Niggas Is Brittney Pull Ya Panties Up.
Whole Borough Is Wit
Me Hol Ya Cannons Up Buck 1 4 Buck Town Brooklyn What The Fuuuuuck

Why do I like this song?
It makes me proud to be a Brooklynite (though I was born and raised in Harlem)

2. Comeback-Performed by Kelly Rowland
Miss Kelly co-wrote one of music's hottest and sassiest hooks and songs of 2007. After hearing it, I was lie, 'She better work and Beyonce needs to take a breather cuz it's Kelencia's time to shine'!! She shows people that people can be ghetto, classy, and sassy, and it also showed that the fans and real music lovers (espeically the Gay/SGL ones) know hot songs, when they hear them, but unfortanely, her reocrd label didn't think so, so they released "Ghetto" instead.

What makes this song hot?
The beats, the horn riffs, keyboards, lyrics and Kelly's sassy vocal performance that gives the song fire.

I got that comeback
The hubba bubba
I got the run back
Run back and tell you mother
I throw the RA-RA
Only up when they go all the way down
I got a lifetime warranty
Guaranteed
You'll never leave
Caution
Keep away from open flames
Cause it's hot hot hot
Fire marshals can't contain it
You need rehab
Cos this thing is so addictive
When you put that on her
Put that on her,
Put that, put that, put that on her

3. Say It-Performed by Ne-Yo
There's no denying that Ne-Yo is one of the industry's most talented songwriters and singers to hit the scene. In fact Micahel Jackson gave him his props in Ebony Magazine by saying he's a person who understands songwriting, and he's right. In addition to be really gifted, and sexy, he's also a freak who has also penned some freaky and sexy joints, and this song is one of the hottest, freakiest and sexiest songs I've heard from a male R&B artists in a long time, and it's a great song to play while giving lap dancess, head and getting your freak on.

What make this song hot?
The combination of R&B, Classical and Jazz music, Ne-Yo's falsetto blending well with the strings showcasing his vocal skills and his seductive side. Espeically during the spoken seagments of the song.

Close the door.
Lay down.
No, No, No.. not like that.
Like this.
Yea.
Ok now herez what I want u to do.
I want u to look into my eyes.
& I want u to tell me.
Exactly.. what u want me to do to you.
U ready?

Ur body whisperin from under the sheets.
I hear it moaning, begging loud & clearly.
Im rather fluent in the language it speaks {yes}.
But its yo mouth I want to tell it to me.

This song it too hot to handle!!!

Why should this song be released as a single?
Because it's a hot ass song, and it would be great to hear Ne-Yo sing about pleasing his paartner, and this is a favorite among the fans. (Check out the live performance on You Tube and read the comments that his fan wrote). They say that sex sells, so this song will help Ne-Yo sell more albums.

4. Lionel Richie-What You Are
When it came time for Lionel Richie to release a new record, he wanted to bridge the gap between Old and New School and the formula worked because his album "Coming Home" was his highest debuting album since 1996's "Dancing On The Ceiling" thanks to the single "I Call It Love." After I finally got my copy of it, I was impressed with the results, but after hearing this song, I was feel in love with it because the lyrics are timeless and it sould like something he wrote. It wasn't. It was wrtten by Jermaine Dupri, Jonatha Austin and Manuel Seal, Jr, who co-produced the song with JD.

What I like about the song?
The msuic, which has a nice mixture of R&B, Classical, and Rock, and the lyrics about a guy telling his love one that he has to go back on the road but he appreciates the love they cherish, and that he wanted to tell her before he forget. It sums up the lives of many people who jobs kepts them away from their family, and how they constanly think about them while they're on the road.

Why should this song be released as a single?
This song show that the former co-lead vocalist of The Commodores still has it and that love songs are timeless and will never go out of style.

5. I Want You-Performed by Diana Ross
Though I'm a Black Gay/SGL American, I really admire British people because of their taste in music, which is why former Supremes lead singer Diana Ross released this song overseas. Originally recorded by former labelmate Marvin Gaye, Diane did a great job covering this tune that was co-written by her brother, and it shows that the sound of Motown is universal (which is another reason why I love to listen to artist from overseas and why American singers are popular overseas).

Why I like the song?
Because it's a classic and she added her own diva Supreme touch to the song giving it a sexy and spiritual vibe (hey she wasn't nicknamed The Boss for nothing).

Why this song should have been released as a single?
It would have been a great way for her to reconnect with her American fans (Wendy Williams was playing this song. so that should have been a clue for her company to release this in America), who love and admire her (and who would love for her, Mary and Cindy to reunite for a REAL reunion tour.

REFLECTIONS OF 2007

Many entertainers had many high and low moments in the year 2007. Some artist got long overdue recognition, while others, contiued to be successful while some became vitcimns of lack of promotion, paternity suits, custody battles, criminal activities, and death. Here's a recap of 2007
The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" finally hit the big screen, grossing millions of dollars, while the soundtrack hit number one, knocking former B2K member Omarion's sophmore effort from the top spot, making it the first musical soundtrack to hit number one since "Grease" and "Saturday Night Fever." Making the film's success even sweeter was the praise that co-stars Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson received, with the latter star winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, showing American Idol Judge Simon Cowell that true talented singers will always be arouund and can make it despite his views and opinions.
Destiny's Child had a great year as well. Original member Le-Toya Luckett's solo debut reached platnium status, while her single "Torn" was name top song of 2006 by ASCAP, who honored Luckett with the Top Songwriter of the year award. Lead vocalist Beyonce Knwoles' hit "Irreplaceable" was one of the longest number one songs of 2007,staying at the top of the charts for over 11 weeks. She also made history by becoming the first female artist to received the internaitonal Award from the American Music Awards for sales of over 100 million records. Michelle Williams won rave reviews for her portrayal of Shug Averey in the Chicago production of the hit play "The Color Purple" and Kelly Rowland finally released her sophomore effort "Miss Kelly" which received lots of positive reviews, but didn't get the promotion and airplay that it deserved. She's currently working on new songs to add to the CD and plans to reissue the CD this year. While the Houston group was focused on their solo projects, The UK group The Spice Girls embarked on their reunion tour to promote their greatest hits CD, and is winning wave reviews as we speak. Former Supremes lead singer Diana Ross received the Lifetime Acheievement Award from BET and during her acceptance speech, she finally thanked and acknowledge all the Supremes including Mary Wilson which made lots of Supremes fans and Detroit natives happy. Hopefully these two ladies can get together, settle their differences, and join forces with Cindy Birdsong and reunite for a real reunion tour which is long overdue. Ross' son Evan won rave reviews for his appearances in the movies ATK, and Life Support, which he co-starred with his sister Tracee of "Girlfriends." Singer Rhianna hit the big time with her hit "Umbrellla" which became the summer hit of 07, earning her a American Music Award for Best R&B Female Vocalist.
R&B/Rap quartet Pretty Ricky's won more fans with their sexy hit single "On The Hotline" which helped their album "late Night Special" debut at Number one, showing that sex sells, while singer/songwriter Lloyd scored with his comeback hit "You" showing people that good boys can record hit records too, along with Ne-Yo who addition to writing Beyonce's hit "Irreplaceable" scored hit second # 1 hit album with Because of You" while teaming with Fabolou for the summer hit "Make Me Better."
Singer Akon dominated the charts with his singles "I Wanna Love You" and "Smack That" while T-Pain became one of the sought after signers thanks to his hit "Buy You A Drink."
It was a good year for Hip Hop as well. Ludacris received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album as well as a BET Award for his hit Runnaway with Mary J Blige, who received 3 Grammy Awawrd for her hit album "The Breakthrough." Harlem rapper Mims scored a huge hit with his debut single "This Is Why I'm Hot" while T.I. scored a hit album with his release T.I. vs TIP. New Orleans rappers Lil' Wayne and Baby received an longover due BET Award, while Bow Wow and Omarion joined forces to record their joint album "Face Off" Fabolus and Jay-Z recorded hit albums as well.
Alicia Key's released her fourth # 1 Album, and in addition to touring, the classially trained pianist will be portraying Lena Horne in an upcoming film.
Another great thing that happened was the opening of Music Wit A Twist, a gay record label who signed Gay rap duo God-Des and She and R&B singer/songwriter Jesse O. Speaking of Gay artist, alot of Gay movies and TV shows became hits inlcuding Ski Trip, Dirty Laundry and the DL Chronicles, which gained lots of play on the Gay cable station, while author James Earl Hardy's novel B-Boy Blues is being made into a motion picture.
Many celebrities also found happiness in their private lives including singer/songwriter/ producer Babyface who is dating one of Janet Jackson's fomer dancer, while his ex-wife is engage to Eddie Murphy, and though the two Edmonds are divorced, they're managing to maintain a close friendship while being loving parents to their sons. Speaking of children, R&B/Pop singer Christian Aguleria and her husband are expecting their first child.
There were many celebrites that found themselves in divorce court including Britney Spears who's divorce from gold-digging back-ip dancer Kevin Federline caused the former Disney Kid to shave her head, induldge into drug and alcohol abuse, neglect her two sons, and mess up at the MTV Video awards. her behavior became so out of control that most of her staff quit. Her younger sister had gotten pregnant, forcing her show to drop her from the cast and hor mother to lose a book deal. Singer Ne-Yo also found himself in unnecesary drama as well. He had to remind Beyonce that he wrote her hit "Irreplaceable" after she told her Japanese fans that she wrote this song for the ladies before performing her hit song that he wrote for her. Speaking of drama, there was more dramatic incidents that was added to the Destiny's Child legacy; in the spring, a fan had asked Beyonce for an autograph, and when her mother Tina declined his request, he not only slapped her, but he posted it on the internet. A few months later, two of Beyonce's fans were hit by fireworks at her concert forcing them to be rushed to the hospital. Shortly after that incident, Knowles fell down a flight of steps while performing in Orlando, Florida. After her concert, she begged the audience not to put it on You tube. Her father Mathew had allegly threatned to take action if the footage was put on the site, but changed his mind after fans complained about him showing favortism towards B over Kelly, who collapsed while performing in Africa due to exhaustion. Actors Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox and Eve were each arrested for DWI, while Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton were sentenced for driving under the influence, and while Richie didn't complain, Hilton had a hissy fit by crying and demanding to be taken to the hospital for illness.
Rapper T.I. was arrested and released on 3 million dollars bail for having his body guard purchase guns and silencers. His security guard was purchasing the fire arms from an undercover cop, who later arrested the Grammy Award winning Rapper shortly before he was scheduled to open the BET Hip Hop Awards in his hometown of Georgia. His currently awaiting trail, along with R. Kelly who was charged with having sex with a minor after authorites received a tape showing the singer engaging with lewd acts with underage girls back in 2002, and though the trial has been put on hold for years, the trial is about to begin. On the subject of lewd acts, former B2K member Raz-B admittedd on video that he and his brother were sexually molested by their cousin Chris Stokes, who used to manage the group, until they learned that he and his company were stealing money from them. Raz released the taped confession on Christmans, and was forced to apologize the following day be force from Stokes who was caught on tape saying he doesn't participate in those acts any more.
Sadly we losted many famous people.
Soul and Hip Hop pioneer James Brown died from Heart failure shortyly before 2007. Dubbed as the God father of Soul, Brown had scorned many hits including "I'm Black & I'm Proud," "Sex Machine," "I Feel Good," "Living In America" amd "I'm Real", which has been sampled by many artists including MB Hammer, New Edition, The Notorious BIG, Public Enenmy, KRS-1 & Heavy D. His dancing also influenced many artist including Michael Jackson and Usher who Brown dubbed the Godson of Soul. We also lost singer Luther Ingram who scored with the classis "If Loving You Is Wrong" as well as Tony Thompson, the lead singer of Hi-Five who was found dead in Texas from freno huffing. Rapper Stack Bundles was shot and killed in the housing project where he grew up at, and week later, hiz killer was killed. Rapper Pimp C was found dead in his hotel room from natral causes, while Rock legend Ike Turned died in his sleep.
2007 was an exciting but sad year, and I'm looking forward to sees what happens in 2008.

BEEN SO LONG..I'M BACK AND LOOKING FOWARD TO CONTIUE GROWING

Hello my fellow viewers.
I pray that you had a nice, peaceful holiday season.
I'm sorry I haven't been posting; I was suffering from writers block, fatique, depression and coping with the loss of my good friend Phillip who died on
November 30 (See Reflections of my friend/uncle Phillip Howell), and was finally laid to rest. and though his family of choice isn't too pleased of the circumstances of his final resting place, we're glad to know that he isn't suffering and that he's up in heaven doing publicity for the Motown stars who left us too soon.
As I was preapring to write this particular blog, I was overwhlemed with what topic to write about, and the more I began to Reflect on the positive things that happened to me in 2007, I decided to share my thoughts of the goals I accomplished and my plans to continue growing in 2008.
Last year, I decided to surround myself around people who were about reaching goals, and who were doing positive things with their lives and in the Gay/SGL community and I'm proud to say that by doing so was a blessing. I was able to network and meet many people including Rapper Shorty Roc, Singer Jesse O, Radio Host DJ Baker, Model/Actor/Party Promoter Dwight Allen O'Neal, Blogger/writer Steven Emmanuel (who helped me during my time of need), writer/AIDS Activist BBop, singer/Gay Idol contestant Rod, promoter Soul G, blogger Adam Irby, and rap duo Rebel Star.
I also became active with the New Edition fan club, and I send my prayers to the Sue, the coordinator of the New Edition meet-up group, who held a nice BBQ at her house in September after missing many event due to family birthdays and graduations, but I made sure I made that BBQ, and I'm looking foward to attending more events. Espeically those that will help Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny get the love, respect and acknowledgement they deserve. (Hey Bowmorian oops I mean Bow Wow and Omarioan, if it wasn't for them, ya'll wouldn't have a career along with Jagged Edge who acknowledge them as an influcence, B2K, B-5, O-Town, and the male members of the new Making The Band who was singing the group's classic "Can You Stand The Rain" during their auditions. Sean Combs should be ashamed of himself for fucking them over and not allowing them to sing adult material!!! That's why his album didn't even reach gold status. That's what he gets for messing them and Kim Porter over.
Another goal I accomplished was writing an article about the Gay/SGL porn industry, and having it published. The story was originally going to be published on Bleu Magazine's online site, but due to problems that were beyond mine and the online editor's control, it wasn't pulbished so I decided to start my blog and published it myself in honor of Devin, the former Office Operations manager who had died, and was not only gracious enough to arrange for me to interview Baby Boi and Brieon Diamannd, he wanted to be included in the article and I had blast interviewing him, and I have to say that out of all the articles I've written over the past 13 years, this one was one of my favorites because I had a chance to write an article about a genre of entertainment that I enjoy watching and I was amazed at how quicly the porn stars I reached out to responded. Both Marc Williams, Tyson Cane and Kamrun responded very quickly, and the latter two made the interview fun because we would speak about other topics. Ty Lattimore called me on a Friday night while I was sleeping, and both Baby Boi and Brieion called me while I was having lunch with my brother and on my way to appointments, and my interview with Breion was very deep and touching because he was very real, fun, and he actually thanked me for asking him intelligent questions because he had been wanting to answer the type of questions I asked him. I also had a chance to interview Bobby Blaze, who was with Chocolate Cream producitons, and I leanred the importance of professionalism from him. When I was introduced to him, he gave me his business card and we met 2 days before the mothers day for the interview, and it was cool. To be able to interview people we see on dvd fucking, getting fucked, and having fantasies of fucking and getting fucked by them was a dream cum true!!
Another goal I accomplished was taking dance classes and losing some weight (though I put on some more pounds). For the past 9 years I have a stomanch that I don't like having, and my goal was to shed some pounds, and to be able to move on the dance floor because I wasn't born with the gift of dance, and I've grown tired of doing the two step. I learned that God wants people to have fun, and if you're serious he will grant you a extra blessing. I won a 6 month free membership to Crunch Gym, and it was great because I would always win 1 week memberships, but this was a blessing because I love the atmosphere, and the vibe (espcially the ones on Water Street near Bowling Green, and in Downtown Brooklyn). Not only was I able to use their equipment, I has the opportunity to take many of their dance classes including the Hip Hop and Strip Tease classes. Nope I don't plan on being a stipper LOL. I just wantted to gain confidence, and it has helped, though I'm still shy at times, but I'm leaning how to grind and shake my ass well.
While most of the events that happend were planned, I had some unexpected plans and positive events that occured as well.
I reconected with one of my good friends I was in the cult/church with. I was attending the LGBT Film festival and I bumped into his baby brother who I hadn't seen in 2 years. We began talking and he was saying how we used to have fun going to Laser Park, BBQ's and watching videos and I was like that was so true. So I asked for his number, and I called to touch base. 4 days later, I got a call from him and we began to catch up, and there was no hard feelings (though blogs are supposed to be a way for people to express their thoughts and feelings, there will be things that I will keep private because there are things I honor and cherish). The positive aspect of our reformed bound is that he has no problem with me being Gay/SGL.
In fact, he was joking asking when was I getting married, and I told him if I got married it would be a civil ceremony, (I was on the Bus when he called) and he said I know what you're talking about. You want me to spell it out?" I got the hint; he knew I left to re-discover myself.
Fun Events: Out of all the fun events I particpated in (helpign my Godfather and brother celebrate their birthdays, visiting the Long Island Museum to see The Supremes gowns display, and attending my sister's graduation), I was blessed to celebrate my 37th birthday by getting a fresh hair cut and shave, doing some shopping for dress shirts (I don't wear jeans and sneakers on my birthday because I share the birthday with Abdul "Duke" Fakir of The Four Tops and I was born the day The Supremes hit record "Stoned Love" hit # 1 on the R&B Charts, and being that I'm huge fan of Motown, I dress up) and going to a small club called The Boys Room where I got a lap dance by a dancer who has seen me at various clubs since 2003 or 2004. Alot of people like to have big celebrations each year to celebrate their days, and that's cool (I hope and pray I can do that in the future), but the fact that I did something I liked made my birthday special. Getting a lap dance from a hot, sexy, down to earth dancer was great.

My goals for 2008 is to continue growing physically, mentally and spiritually.
I've accomplished alot in 2007 and I would love to contiue to accomplish more this year. Mainly keeping up with this blog. It's hard at times, but I will work hard to keep this updated more frequently. I also want to continue working out by doing my set of push ups every day. In fact I'm gonna do some right now. Hold on. BRB.
I'm back; just did a set of 10.

I'm grateful to be alive and was able to wake up and see the first of 2008, and I'm looking forward to growing in 2008.

Songs played during this post

BEEN SO LONG
PERFORMED BY NEW EDITION
2004 BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT

REFLECTIONS
PERFORMED BY DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES
WRITTEN BY BRIAN HOLLAND-LAMONT DOIZER-EDDIE HOLLAND
PRODUCED BY BRIAN HOLLAND & LAMONT DOIZER
1967 MOTOWN RECORDS
LEAD VOCALS DIANA ROSS
BACKGROUND VOCALS: FLORENCE BALLARD AND MARY WILSON
# 2 POP/# 5 R&B

STONED LOVE
PERFORMED BY THE SUPREMES
WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON & YNNEK SAMOHT
PRODUCED BY FRANK WILSON
1970 MOTOWN RECORDS
LEAD VOCALS: JEAN TERRELL
BACKGROUND VOCALS: MARY WILSON, CINDY BIRDSONG, JEAN TERRELL
#7 POP/#1 R&B

STILL WATER PEACE/STILL WATER LOVE
PERFORMED BY THE FOUR TOPS
PEACE-WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON
LOVE-WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON & SMOKEY ROBINSON
BOTH SONGS PRODUCED BY FRANK WILSON
1970 MOTOWN RECORDS
# 11 POP/# 4 R&B/# 10 U.K.

BOYS TO MEN
PERFORMED BY NEW EDITION
WRITTEN BY JAMES HARRIS III & TERRY LEWIS
PRODUCED BY JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS FOR FLYTE TYME PRODUCIONS
1988 NCA RECORDS

STEAMY DVD SHOWS HOW BOTH PARTNERS CAN BE SENSUAL, AGGRESSIVE AND DOMINENT

Da Hating Game
Starring Ace, JT, Mike, Antoine, Lez, Marcus, Element, Cass, Juulz
Directed by Jalin Fuentes
For many years, Gay/SGL men have been labeled based on their looks, personalities, physiques and their characteristics. If a man has a muscular physique, and hard and deep speaking voice, he’s automatically labeled a top, and if a man has soft looks, features and a soft speaking voice, than he’s presumed as being the one to be taking dick but since the mid 1990’s the myths and sexual roles that men play have change, and that’s the reason I enjoyed watching the DVD “Da Hating Game” because it shows that you don’t have to look a certain way to enjoy sex.
Scene 1 begins with Ace a tall slender built dude accidentally bumping into, JT, in the train station, who takes Ace’s offer to go up to his apartment to have sex, and as soon as they get inside, JT, a rough looking Puerto Rican sporting braids becomes the aggressor tells Ace to suck his dick forcing him to remind him that he’s in his apartment and he will please him the why he likes, before lifting JT’s shirt, and licking his chest before sucking off JT who puts on his do-rag while being serviced.. Afterwards, the sexy southern native, asks the hot Bronx kid to see what he’s working with, and after a brief playful argument, Ace is pushed on the couth, while JT unzips his jeans, and proceeds to service Ace’s slender, but large pull before pulling a Janet Jackson move on him.
“Shh! Keep your mouth shut aight.” JT says. “I’ll suck you dick when I wanna suck your dick.” Ace gets playfully frustrated and replies with “Yo, shut the fuck up and suck my dick!” After playfully kissing and sucking him off, Ace compliments JT for his oral skills, forcing him to feisty by asking him was he still talking, and Ace answering with “I can back up what I say. After a few more minutes of sucking, Ace begins fucking JT, and what made this scene hot is how JT is becoming more vocally dominated by telling Ace to fuck him in a masculine voice. “Bang that ass out nigga” he says while Ace who’s wearing his base ball cap and timberlands, is pounding and slapping his ass, without saying much preferring to let his dick and actions speaks louder than his words (though he occasionally says ‘take this dick’ in his mellow voice). Especially when he fucks him missionary style causing the couch to shake and Ace to bust a nice load.
Scene 2 is what I called the Thug Love scene. It features Mike and Antoine showing how two masculine looking brothers can have hot sensual and passionate sex while maintaining their masculinity. The scene begins with Mike telling Antoine who’s playing video games that he’s mad horny.
“Come on over so we can do something about it” Antoine says while Mike walks over to get his sexual needs taken care of by climbing on Antoine and grinding on him while he’s having his smooth hairy chest sucked and dick rubbed, before telling Mike to take off his clothes (he keeps on his fitted cap and timberlands), Antoine sucks Mike while he’s grinding, adding sensuality to the scene, before Antoine eats him out forcing Mike to suck his dick.
What makes this scene hot is how they talk to each other they using street slang like they were on the basketball court.
“I bet you can’t handle this ass” Mike says
“I promise you” he says before having a second helping of Mike, who later jumps on his condom covered dick and rides him like a Porsche, before gently bent over and plowed in many different positions,. From lying on the stomach to missionary, not only does Mike take his ghetto boy’s dick, he also grinds on him giving him a run for his master card.
Scene 3 with Lez and JT will have viewers putting this hot and sexy scene of repeat, and will make them bust a whole lot of times. This scene is about how rappers (single and married) be having sex with their business associates on the low, opening with Lez who like Rapper Cam’ron’s sexier twin brother playing a rapper who wants to crossover to film, something that his manager tries to dissuade preferring that he focused more on his upcoming album as well as dissuading him from becoming involved with him, but one Lez begins kissing him, he reconsiders his decision. Especially after he unbuttons his shirt. “What you mean business and pleasure don’t’ mix. It’s my pleasure to give you the business” he says before they continue to lock lips before JT sucks his sugar cane and large jewels. Later on, Lez show’s how a real man is able to eat ass and suck dick well. Especially with a set of gold teeth in his mouth. After a long oral session, Lez has JT on the couch missionary style, showing he how he can work rip more than a stage; he can rip a kats ass while taking out his pony tail and later tying it in a bun while having JT scream and spell his name in estacy. An nomination and Award for best scene is highly recommended!!
Scene 4 features Element and newcomer Marcus fucking each other in an apartment that’s supposed to be like a club scene. Marcus arrives to the bar asking for a drink and after being getting his drink, he looks at a flyer that has two guys performing oral, and when Elements ask does his suck dick, he says not, but he’s been curioious to find out what it’s like, so Element helps cure his curiosity. After sucking him off, Marcus asks Element does he does the same and he admits he does without hesitating, and the next then we see is Element going down on him hungrily while slapping his ass and rubbing his nipples, with Marcus later eating Element out before being the first one to begin the fucking scene, having Element on his back and on his knees, while Element bangs him from behind.
Scene 5 is where Cass makes his bottoming debut. The scene begins with Juulz lying on his bed talking on his cell phone, when he sees Cass’ hand come from under the bed with his keys and condoms and without hesitation he tells Juulz “I wanna see what’s good with your dick shawty” while rubbing his leg, and pulling out his huge (and I do mean huge) dick and pleasing it with his mouth. After sucking him off Cass informs him that he doesn’t know how to be a bottom, but Juulz informs him that he’s gonna be one for today, and they way Cass worships Juulz’s large piece, you can see he’s eager to take it.
“God bless me in the name of dick” he says before Juulz face fucks him missionary style, and I have to commend Cass for taking it like a pro, because there are time when he looks like he needs oxygen to prevent passing out, but Juulz makes sure he’s comfortable holding him to prevent him from falling off the bed (and dick). What I like about the scene is when Cass becomes verbally dominate, and tries to run away when Juulz tears his insides out causing him to moan. ”Tear that ass up son” Cass tells Juulz who pounds him so hard he almost leaps off the bed before Juulz puts him on his stomach and wears him out. Another hot thing is the shot of Cass being done missionary style through the mirror.
I enjoyed watching this DVD. I like the idea and concept of erasing the myths that people have about the roles Gay/SGL men are supposed to play in the bedroom, but it would have been better if the sex scene was longer, and if Antoine and Lez were wearing timberlands while fucking the bottoms, but it was a great DVD to watch, and hopefully it will show men that they can be who they are in the bedroom.

MMI'S LIVE DVD IS VERY PLEASING

In April, 2005, singer/songwriter/producer Mariah Carey dropped her 12th album “The Emancipation of Mimi” which in addition to becoming her 3rd album to debut at the top of the album charts, became her biggest selling album since 1997’s “Butterfly” and a favorite among her fans and peers, who along with praising her for adding R&B and Hip-Hop with Pop, was asking the diva with the seven-octave range to tour, and after winning 3 Grammy Awards in the R&B Category, her first win since 1991 (she still should have won for Album of The Year), Mimi decided to hit the road, making it one of the industries long awaited tour in years. Now fans can see enjoy seeing it on her latest DVD “The Adventures of Mimi” which was filmed in Anaheim California last summer. Directed by Sanai Hami, the DVD has great editing, and shots that will make viewers think that they’re actually at the concert, enjoying the songstress strut her stuff, as well as interviews with Carey, her crew, and musical director Randy Jackson from American Idol and a mini movie directed by Spike Lee.
The adventure begins with a clip of co-producer Jermaine Dupri ad-libbing his part of her comeback hit “It’s Like That” while Carey comes from under the top stage sporting a black glittery bikini suit and long cape, with smoke blowing after she sings the opening line of the hit, before being joined by her dancers who are wearing black masks. What makes this opening hot are the vocals, the shots of her sexy DJ Suss One, after she sings ‘the do always spinning the cut.” It’s followed with Carey performing the remix and album versions of her 1999 top charting hit “Heartbreaker” which features close up of DA-Brat, Missy Elliot and Jay-Z’s video clips and a nice long shot capturing the male dancers on the main stage while Carey and the choreographers on the staircase strutting to the middle of the stage which gains a loud round of applause from the audience, who goes crazy when she performs “Dreamlover, where she sings in mid and lower ranges and incorporates The Notorious B.I.G.’S debut single “Juicy” into the song, reminding people that she’s the undisputed Queen of remixes. After acknowledging some of the fans, she launches into “My All”, which has a nice Soulful Latin feel thanks to the guitarist, her longtime background vocalist Trey Lorenz and the Aunt/niece duo Maryanne and Sherry Tatum and two of her dancers performing salsa in a silhouette, before joining the males during the house version of the song, before DJ Suss One hypes the crowd by telling the ladies to get up and bounce, while Mimi returns, sporting shades to perform “Shake It Off” strutting seductively in front of her large set of glittery letters spelling her nickname and on a stripper pole. After changing into a yellow gown, Mimi takes the audience down memory lane with a soulful version of her debut single “Vision of Love” displaying her Opera and Gospel roots, further demonstrated on the inspirational “Fly Like A Bird,” which she was backed by a Gospel Choir. She later joined by Lorenz for their rendition of The Jackson 5ive’s classic “I’ll Be There” which wins cheers and giggles from the audience thanks Lorenz’s smooth falsetto, and their joking ad libs.
After changing into a black-sequenced butterfly top, skin-tight jeans, Carey and the male dancers wearing black sequenced wind breakers are escorted to a stage in the middle of the audience where she performs “Fantasy” featuring the video clips of the late Old Dirty Bastard, performing his trademark line ‘Me and Mariah go back like babies and pacifiers” has the audience jumping, along with the percussion and live breaks. After thanking God and the fans, she performs “Don’t Forget About Us” and “Always My Baby” which has couples cuddling and singing to each other.
She returns to the big stage during “Honey” where she dances with her dancers dressed like Maries and cheerleaders performing various routines including Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal“ and the wop, while Mimi drops the floor smoothly before performing a brief medley of “I Wish You Knew” and “Can’t Let Go” which would have been nice had she sang one of my all time favorite songs in it’s entirely, but the performance from her background vocals and her hitting her high note compensates for the loss as well as her bringing Boyz II Men on stage to sing their record breaking classic “One Sweet Day” which has the audience in tears. Especially those who lost loved ones. Before performing “Hero,” Carey speaks about the song had helped her through her own trials and tribulations. “In times in my life that I had to turn on that song lyrics myself and flip it to my own life” she says before performing the classic and “Make It Happen” which features the choir returning to back her up.
After leaving, Mimi returns for the encore performance of her Grammy Award winning single “We Belong Together” earning a standing ovation.
The DVD was great, but it would have been nicer had she perform more of her hits including “Someday,” “Emotions” “The Roof” and “Lover Boy.” Those songs would have mad the DVD complete, but it was a nice DVD seeing Mariah Carey reap the benefits of her career and sharing a nice show with her fans.