Throwback Wednesdays: Brighter Side Of Darkness – Love Jones
Brighter side of Darkness was 20th Century Records’ answer to the Jackson 5 back in the 1970s. Their gold single, “Love Jones,” dropped in 1972, and the group’s debut album of the same name was released the following year. If I’m not mistaken, these kids had only one hit, and “Love Jones” was it.
But listen to the words:
- What is a love jones? Shucks, doll
It’s when you love someone very, very much
And you just can’t seem to get yourself together
The singer is describing the effects of Dopamine on his young brain. When we don’t know how to describe what we’re feeling, we assume we’re in love, when we’re really not. We’re just under the powerful effects of Dopamine — Nature’s way of making you hawt for the person you are attracted to — and hopefully, the result is that you have sex and reproduce. Then the Dopamine fades (within 2 months to 2 years) and you are left wondering what you ever saw in the person you thought you was attracted to. This is part of the reason why divorce rates are so high. ‘Irreconcilable differences’ simply means the sex was good and you thought you were in love, so you got married. But remember, sex has nothing to do with love!
Monica Brown ft. Brandy – It All Belongs To Me
Last night, VH1 premiered the music video for Monica Brown and Brandy’s lackluster duet “It All Belongs To Me”. Veteran director Chris Robinson doesn’t stray far from the song’s concept of 2 fabulously wealthy women who give their men everything they could ever want — only to take it all back when they find out their men cheated on them.
“It All Belongs To Me” was written by Hip Hop producer of the moment, Rico Love. The song, with its socially conscious lyrics about Facebook and Twitter, is the wrong vehicle for Monica’s powerhouse vocals. It’s obvious that Monica toned down her vocals so she wouldn’t overpower Brandy’s.
And what kind of message does this video send to their young fans? In the video, the roles of women and men have been switched. And now women are the bread winners who lavish gifts on their men, including jewelry, clothing, and expensive cars — all of which are used by their men to impress other women.
Celebs Out & About: Mariah and Nick Cannon, Halle Berry, Katy Perry, Floyd Mayweather, 50 Cent, Adrienne Bailon
Mariah and Nick Cannon were the picture of elegance at the Escape to Total Rewards Event at Gotham Hall in NYC last night. Mariah performed at her “Escape to Total Rewards” series, which included rock band Maroon 5 performing in Chicago, R&B singer Mary J. Blige singing in New Orleans, and Cee-Lo Green rapping in LA with Lil Wayne. It was Mariah’s first performance since giving birth to her twins. In an interview with US Weekly, proud poppa Nick said of his 10-month-olds, “They’re talking, and they’re singing! They love to sing a lot, and vibe with our music, so it’s great!”
Robin Thicke ft Lil Wayne – “Pretty Lil’ Heart”
For years, R&B crooner Robin Thicke fans believed that his life was perfect; he was handsome, he had the perfect wife (actress Paula Patton), his albums were best-sellers. What could go wrong?
In the film noir music video for his current single “Pretty Lil’ Heart,” off his 5th album After War, Thicke, 34, shows what could go wrong in the life of someone who has it all.
“The inspiration behind this song was really just about when you’re in a relationship and you’re faced with all the challenges of temptation and attraction to other people, how can you trust when you’re not with that other person [that] they’re doing you right?” said Thicke.
The Marc Klasfeld music video also features rapper Lil Wayne.
Cassie gives you a personal tour of her high end closet (video)
Pseudo-singer Cassie is still on the public’s radar for some odd reason. She has only one hit record that we know of, which makes her a one-hit wonder. But she also has connections — mainly Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is insistent upon making Cassie a big star.
According to industry veteran JD Anderson of the LifeFiles.com, this is Cassie’s year to take the industry by storm:
For nearly a year we’ve got to watch as Cassie preps for what’s looking like the biggest year of her career, with a number of music, fashion, and commercial projects in the works. We’ve traveled with her to appear as a spokesperson for Carol’s Daughter, watched her record new music at Daddy’s House Studio, partied with her at NYC hotspot SL and even got a personal tour of her home closet.
Watch the video after the break!
New Music: Tinie Tempah ft Rita Ora – R.I.P.
British songstress Rita Ora is on fiyah right now! Since being introduced to the U.S. market by her mentor Jay Z, people can’t stop talking about how she is set to replace Rihanna as Urban/Pop music’s “IT” girl. Rita hopped on British rapper Tinie Tempah’s new single “R.I.P.” Fittingly, Rita sings R.I.P. to another girl’s career. “Her days are OVER!,” Rita sings.
“R.I.P.” was written by Young Money rapper Drake and produced by dubstep kings Chase and Status. The tracks follows the release of Rita’s debut single, “Party And Bullsh*t,” off her upcoming album. Rita’s new album is shaping up to be a classic, with contributions from Drake and big time producers, The Dream, Tricky Stewart, Polow Da Don, Ne-Yo, Rico Love and Stargate!
What do you think of Rita’s new single?
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Drake and Common kiss and make up? Plus, T.I. and Iggy Azalea in the studio
Rappers Common and Drake were feuding just a minute ago, but now it seems it’s all love as the two shared jokes and giggles courtside at the 2012 NBA All Star game.
This Twitpic of rappers T.I., Drake, and singer B.oB. posing with a leggy blond left many of us wondering who she was. According to Punch Bowl blog, her name is Iggy Azalea and she’s working closely with T.I. at Atlanta’s famed Tree Sound studios this week.
Watch video of T.I. and Iggy vibing in the studio after the break!
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