New Music Video: K'naan ft. Adam Levine - "Bang Bang"

I've been listening to this song since last year an I STILL love it and I still love K'Naan! Check out this song ft. Adam Levine. . . "Bang Bang"

BET Gets Quality Programming?

In addition to the hit tv show "The Game", BET Networks has reportedly connect with 'Girlfriends' star Tracee Ellis Ross to not only produce but star in a new comedy pilot called "Reed Between The Lines." In the show, Ross will play Dr. Clara Reed who is a psychiatrist, wife and mom struggling with her job and a happy but chaotic homelife. Production on this show begins August 11th. No set air date has been announced.

If thats not enough, another scripted show produced by Queen Latifah called "Let's Stay Together," is also set to air on the network.

I guess after all of the criticism BET has been getting, someone in the development office got the hint!

I am actually looking forward to these shows!


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"I Still Believe" In Lyfe

On Tuesday, July 27th I had the opportunity to attend the official NYC Lyfe Jennings album preview event for his new album, "I Still Believe."

Upon taking the stage, backed by two phenomenal singers and a pianist, Lyfe belted out some of his past hits and gave us a sample of what to expect off of his new album. After performing Must Be Nice and Never Land  he sang three new songs:
Statistics, his current single that is schooling women on how to find and keep the 10% of available good men. He mentioned that he's been getting alot of slack from men via twitter about this song, but it is 100% real! Kudos to him for loking out for the women.
If Tomorrow Never Comes, this song is Lyfe's favorite on the album, and with good reason. He makes reference to his mother, mother of his kids, his children and its aunt. The song had a very apologetic theme behind it.
It Could Have Been Worse, this song is my personal favorite! I love it! The title explains it all. It was beautifully written and even more beautfully sung! He gave me goosebumps!

If you are wondering what you are going to get from Lyfe's album, all I can say is POSITIVE MESSAGES! The songs will have you on a voyage of deep thoughts and on a journey on an emotional roller coaster. Before making his way of the stage he said "I'm never gunna sell a trillion albums, but i'll be satisfied."

Lyfe Jennings' new album "I Still Believe" will be in stores August 31st!! Make sure you get it!!!

*Snippet: 'Satistics' Acapella


Pics:

Alesha Renee hosted. . .

Lauryn Hill Back In The Booth: Demo 'Repercussions'

Yippie!! The beautiful Ms.Lauryn Hill is back in the studio recording! Check out this demo song called 'Repercussion'. . .

DOPE! Can't wait to hear more from her. . .

Nas And Ugh. . . WINE HOUSE?!?

So, drugie Amy Winehouse was spotted leaving Damion Marley's party with Nas. . . SMH. . . Amy is known to be a huge Nas fan and  she even refers to him on her song "Me and Mr. Jones".  

"Mr Destiny, 9 and 14/Nobody stands in between me and my man/'Cause it's Me and Mr Jones (Me and Mr Jones)"

Mr. Destiny=a reference to Nas' daughter Destiny.  And 9 and 14=9/14 which is both of their birthdates.  Hmmmm....

Kid Cudi is Mad Gangsta With It!!!

So, at his recent performance at Ohio State, Kid Cudi ran off stage to attack a drunk student who hopped on stage and interrupted his performance. . .LOL. . .check out the footage here. . .

LMAO. . . I <3 White People! The commentary in this video is hilarious!! And Big ups to Cudi for hopping right back on stage as if he did just assault someone!! HAHAHA
FYI. . . this isn't the first time Cudi went off on a fan. . .
Buddy must have some SERIOUS anger issues! LOL

Female Come-Backs: Kid Sister & Rah Digga

Here are a few new singles from two women we haven't heard from in a while! The first one is "Big and Bad" by Kid Sister. I actually like this single, its a lot better than that nail polish mess she came out with before. LOL. . . The second one comes from rapper, Rah Digga! Her come back song is called "This Aint No Lil Kid Rap" and its hot!!
Check 'em out. . .

Funky!! This song is on Kid Sister's debut album Ultraviolet, out now.

DOPE!!! Ok, I see you Rah!
Be on the Look out for her new album, "Classic"

Kelis: Back & Better

Recently, singer Kelis made an appearance at the Cherrytree House Records where she gave an acoustic performance. During her performance she sang three songs off of her new album, Fleshtone. Peep the links below to see the performances. 

*Kelis - 22 Century*

*Kelis - 4th of July(Fireworks)*

*Kelis - Brave* (This is my fave!!)

If you haven't already, make sure you get her album!! It's out now!! Her songs are dope! They kind of all sound the same, but its definitely a new sound. . . I can dig this new Kelis.

Summer Smash: Eminem ft. Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"

This is currently one if my songs for the summer! Eminem ft. Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie" Check out the song and peep pics of Rihanna and Em on set of the video shoot!

cant wait to see the video!!

Reality TV Double Dose

It seems that we have to roll out the carpet to welcome some new comers to the Reality TV world.

Tonight at 10:30pm we can watch our fave celebrity twins on their own show on Style Network.  "Tia and Tamera, Take 2"  will allow viewers to get a glance of the twin's during their everyday lives.  Tonight's episode will be a test. . . based on how this goes, a full season will be picked up! So TUNE IN!!

The next new Reality TV duo is R&B sensation, KC and JoJo, their show is set to air in october on TVOne. It is called "Coming Clean" and it is suppose to address alot of rumors and mishaps with the duo...


so, which one will you watch?

Behind The Scenes: Vado & Camron - "Speaking Tongues"

This is one of THE HOTTEST song out right now!! Big ups to Harlem and big ups to Miami where they shot the video. . .check it out here...

New Music: Lyfe Jennings - 'Statistics"

YES!!!! Lyfe is back and he came back correct!! I've always been a fan of his and now even more after listening to his new single, 'Statistics.' He is definitely giving some "real talk" to the ladies on this one. . . I LOVE IT!!
CHECK IT OUT HERE. . .


Check out the lyrics. . . My man is THE TRUTH!

25% of all men are unstable 
25% of all men can't be faithful 
30% of them don't mean what they say 
And 10% of the remaining 20 is gay 
That leaves you a 10% chance of ever finding your man 
That means you better pay attention to these words that I say 
I'm gonna teach you how expose the 90% 
And show you what to do to keep the other 10 

Rule Number 1: Don't be a booty call 
If he don't respect you, girl, he gon' forget you, girl 
Rule 2: If he's in a relationship 
If he will cheat on her that means he will cheat on you 
Rule 3: Tell him that you're celibate 
And if he wants some of your goodies he gon' have to work for it 
Rule 4: Be the person you wanna find 
Don't be a nickel out here lookin' for a dime 

Statistics 

15% of all men got a complex 
15% of all men don't practice safe sex 
20% of them come from homes without a father 
So there's a 50-50 chance that you'll marry a coward 
Something to think about when you're taking a shower 
Something to swallow when you're drinking bottled water 
I'm gonna teach you how to expose the 90% 
And show you what to do to keep the other 10 

Rule Number 1: Don't be a booty call 
If he don't respect you, girl, he gon' forget you, girl 
Rule 2: If he's in a relationship 
If he will cheat on her that means he will cheat on you 
Rule 3: Tell him that you're celibate 
And if he wants some of your goodies he gon' have to work for it 
Rule 4: Be the person you wanna find 
Don't be a nickel out here lookin' for a dime 

Statistics 

Be patient, keep waiting 
You don't gotta settle for that 
Leave all that stress alone 
Get you a backbone 
Stop being sorry for yourself 
Chances make champions 
It's gonna take patience 
Time is still wasting 

Don't be a booty call 
If he don't respect you girl he gon' forget you girl 
Rule 2: If he's in a relationship 
If he will cheat on her that means he will cheat on you 
Rule 3: Tell him that you're celibate 
And if he wants some of your goodies he gon' have to work for it 
Rule 4: Be the person you wanna find 
Don't be a nickel out here lookin' for a dime 

Statistics 
Statistics 
Statistics

MUSIC SHOWCASE ALERT!!

ATTENTION: Music Lovers, tastemakers, label heads, bloggers, journalists etc in NYC and the surrounding area, make sure that you come out to this 316 Music Group Showcase this Thursday, July 15th at the Highline Ballroom in NYC!! The line-up features some really, really talented artists that you may want to get to know ASAP!!


Mzskeen will be in the building and YOU should too!! ;-)

Mzskeen Music: Rock It or Knock It?

For this edition of Mzskeen's "Rock It or Knock It" we have Sky Forte' from South Florida. Here is what she has to say about her single:

"The song is called "Tonight" basically it is about meeting this guy and feeling like tonight is the night for love endlessly. The settting is in the club because the song talks about how you can feel it in your body, in your heart and soul. It also talks about how the music and club is jumping if you listen to the chorus. "Tonights the night for love endlessly is the gist of it"

ok guys, check it out right here for yourself and tell me, would you rock it, or knock it??



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Caption This: The Dream & His Jumpoff

gotchya!!
Haha, the expression on his face is priceless. . .what's he thinking? what's he saying to her? LOL. . .I can come up with a few possible things:

1) "On the count of three. . .RUN!!"
2) "Pretend You're crying. We'll just say I am consolding you."
3) "Damn, you think they got a pic of me picking you up?"
4) 'Oh snap! what if they cought me grabbing ya booty"
5) "Did you set me up heffa?!?"
6) "Hold still, I think you got a weggie!"
7) "I see them. . .but do they see Me? . . Hope not!"
8) " Maybe if we keep still they wont notice"
9) "I would tell you to move, but umm, yeah, im pretty excited down there."
10) "You're  FIRED"

Another One Bites The Dust: Christina Milian & The Dream Are Over

Well, I can't say I saw this one coming. But today it has been announced the Christina Milian and The Dream are now officially seperated and a divorce is soon to come.  - -  Here is his statement:

"Terius 'The-Dream' Nash is saddened to announce that his marriage to Christina Milian was unsuccessful. The couple reached this decision in late 2009, but decided to keep the news private in efforts to protect their baby daughter Violet. They ask for consideration and respect for their family moving forward."

 And what's the couse of this you ask? - - The Dream is a big fat CHEATER!! Check out these pics of him frolicking on the beach with his assistant and friend of Christinas. SMH. . .

c'mon son!!!!!

Well, is a pic of The Dream and Chrissy in happier times!

Here is Christina with her and The Dream's 3-month old Daughter Violet. She looks just like her Daddy!

Poor Chrissy, no career, no man. . . now its just her, her baby and whats sure to be a FAT child support check!!! #iaintmadatcha

LeBron Didn't Pick Miami . . . SAVANNAH Did!!

"This fall I am taking my talents to South Beach and play with the Miami Heat. The major factor was the best opportunity for me to win, to win now and for the future also. Winning is the most important thing for me. I feel like this is going to be the best opportunity."

— LeBron James, ESPN's "The Decision", July 8, 2010 

While that sounds good, I think that Lebron's fiance Savannah was the one who had the major impact on Lebron's decision to go to the heat. 

Behind every good man, is a good woman. . . and behind every good basketball player is a good basketball wife/fiance/baby momma . . . what you are about to read is PURELY MY OPINION. . .IF YOU DONT LIKE IT. . .GET OVER IT! ;-D

1) CONCRETE JUNGLE VS. STAR ISLAND: With two young kids and being a fairly young woman herself, why would she not want to live on the beautiful Star Island? The hustle and bustle of the city may be bit of a drastic change from lil 'ol Ohio.

2) BASKETBALL WIVES SEASON 2: With the big move to Miami, Savannah may finally get some limelight by being one of the women chosen to be on season 2. She's technically NOT a wife as yet, so that makes her a PERFECT candidate. . .she'll fit in with all the other non-wives.

3) LOOKING OUT FOR FUTURE MOTHER-IN-LAW: Everyone knows that Momma Jones is in HEAT so ugh...why not?!? LOL

Just kidding hahaha!

Congrats to Lebron and the Heat. Good luck with the season. . .

PinkVELVET: Summer's HOTTEST Accessories

For those of you who know me personally, you'll know that I am a jewelry fanatic! For me, the bigger, the brighter. . .the BETTER!
Well for all of my fellow jewelry lovers and fashionistas out there, allow me to introduce you to PinkVELVET Designs. Take a look at some of the pieces in their customized jewelry collection. . .

Hot!! Right?!?

Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the CEO/Designer of PinkVELVET Designs, Adrienne Smith, coming up on MZSKEEN TV.

In the meantime, take a look at http://www.pinkvelvetdesigns.com/ to see more of their pieces.

Already see a piece that you want? You can purchase it HERE

Terrance J Is Editor For The Day!

Co-Host of BET's 106 & Park, Terrance J, has a new title to add to the list. . . EDITOR IN CHIEF.  Today VIBE Magazine announced that Terrance will the EIC for Vibe.com today. Pretty cool! Check out the video of his first staff meeting and his very own, "Letter from the editor"

Mary's Going To College Ya'll!

On Friday during her performance at the Good Morning America concert series, singer, Mary J. Blige announced that she completed her GED and will be attending Howard University. *black stare* Congrats to you Mary (I guess) . . . I guess it's never too late to get a college education.

Alicia Keys Falls During EMF Performance!

This weekend Alicia Keys performed at the Essence Music Festival and the 5 - month pregnant star fell during her performance!! Check out this video below. . .  .  .

WOW! Slow down Ms.Keys. . .

Rihanna Covers Seventeen Magazine

Recently, Rihanna did a photo shoot for Seventeen that lead to her covering the magazine's August issue. In the mag she discussing what fashion is to her. She also talks about how happy and liberated she has been lately. . . check out some of the pics and behind the scenes video here. . .

this pic is my FAVE. . . I think i may re-create this outfit!

ahhh....i love her. . . .

Alicia Keys Speaks On Loving Swizz

Recently, singer Alicia Keys sat down and did an interview with a UK magazine, Fabulous. here are a few questions from the interview about her and Swizz and motherhood. . .

Check out how the avoids the home-wrecking question! 

Alicia Keys on loving Swizz: “Oh yes,” she says dreamily. “I am very much in love. Right now love is my main inspiration. Love is the one thing we all want in our lives and I am completely surrounded by it. Love fills you up in a way nothing else can and it’s the most amazing, amazing thing.”

On motherhood: She’s even considering adopting a child from Africa in the future. “I’m so looking forward to being a mum,” she says. “My mum was the best mum to me. She was my best friend as well as my mum. And I want to be the same to my child.”

Fabulous Mag on the homewrecking: “Both Alicia and Swizz have strongly denied that they were together while he was married. In fact, despite regularly being seen at the same events and holidaying together in Hawaii in January, they only admitted they were a couple in May, when they were photographed hand-in-hand following Alicia’s sell-out gig at London’s O2 arena. Their public outing came just weeks after Swizz’s divorce was formalised. Two days later, headlines announced they were planning to marry and expecting a baby. Not exactly music to Mashonda’s ears.”

But Alicia won’t be drawn into discussing her fiancé’s ex. She shakes her head: “Oprah Winfrey is the wisest woman I know. She’s like my big, clever, older sister. A while ago she gave me one piece of advice which was to never get drawn into talking about that sort of thing. All I know is that right now my life is really, really good.”

Haha!! Good save Alicia!!