Quote Of The Week

"Boys are like trains, scheduled to come every 5mins; and when you're committed, it's like rush hour,because they don't stop coming."

-Aleia Woods

 

 

For more about Aleia Woods aka Aleia The Boss visit her blog.

Feel No Evil

Hear no evil... Speak no evil... See no evil... Feel no evil...

*Caution: We're pretty amazing.

Kudos To Brandy

As a child I always thought Monica was a better singer than Brandy.

I felt Brandy simply couldn't compete with Monica vocally.

I always thought Brandy was more commercial and Monica had a real voice.

As we all know about a month ago, Brandy put out a video of her singing Somwhere Over The Rainbow acapella, in the bathroom .

She amazed everyone including myself.

I personally didn't know she could sing THAT well.

& If you missed the first video, she just uploaded another one today with her once again singing in the bathroom. But, this time she's doing her own rendition of A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cook

I personally think this video is better than the first one; Kudos to Brandy.

Support Good Music And Great Talent

So as I go through youtube searching for Tyra B's song Still In Love I came across this.

Now the first thing that comes into your mind when you watch this is, this girl can sing! Right?
Wrong!
Well according to American Idol Zewdy can't. I mean what other reason would they have to not put her through the first round... 5 times! Yes, I said 5 times. This talented girl has tried out for American Idol 5 times and never got passed the first round; meaning she never even had the chance to see Paula, Randy, or Simon. What kind of ish* is that?

Watch this video when she completely MURDERS Nobody's Suppose To Be Here by Deborah Cox.
If you have any doubts about this girls vocal ability, this should clear it up for you.

So, since American Idol wouldn't give her time to shine I figured I would! Zewdy is from New Jersey and of Habesha (Ethiopian) descent. She has tried out for numerous contest and shows but never seemed to place. I admire her because she has so much ambition and refuses to let anything stop her from her dream. She is on an independent label called In-Treeg and has an album coming out soon. Hopefully she'll let me interview her for Power To The Pumps in the near future. I wish her and her beautiful voice the best of luck.

Oh, and if I ever get in contact with any of the producers from American Idol; I'll be sure to tell them off!

For more informaton about Zewdy visit Zewdy.com.
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Follow her: Twitter.com/Zewdy

Just A Thought

Have you ever sat there and just wondered how different life would be if that one decision was altered. Today, I wondered exactly how different my life would be, if I went to Spelman. How different would my life be if I would have dropped that one class that ruined my G.P.A? How different would life be if I would have spoke to that one person who could have changed my life forever? How different would my life be if I never found out? How different would my life be if I went to that party? How different would my life be if I just used the word no as much as I want to? How different would my life be if I stayed? How different would my life be if I never introduced them? How different would my life be if I would have just said what was on my mind?

 Just some questions I ask myself every once in a while. But, EVERYTHING happens for a reason; even if it seems like its the end of the world, even if it seems like the worst decision ever, even if you feel like you will never recover. EVERYTHING happens for a reason.

The big man above us has a plan for us all... remember that.

"F' Love"

*I was not going to post about this but reading all the negative feedback about Rihanna's interview; not only from the internet but from people who I am friends with, people who I talk to on a regular basis or associate myself with; some of their comments really shocked me and I felt the need to address this issue.

"F' Love" was what Rihanna stated at the end of her interview on 20/20 tonight. I must admit I always thought she provoked him but after watching this interview, I believe her.

 I can see it in her eyes.
 I can feel her pain.

I have never been in a domestic relationship but I know others who have and it is a SERIOUS situation.

Im am not going to lie; I thought she was lying almost the whole interview. I, like many of you, for whatever reason sided with Chris Brown.
But, when she explained:

 1.She was concerned about him more than herself; that is why she reached out first. I understood.
2.She went back to him beacuse she was truly in love. I understood.

3.And when she stated; even though Chris might not have hit her again; she didn't want her fans who were domestically abused to think it was ok to go back. There is no telling what these guys might do to girls in those type of relationships. And for her to be selfish and "choose love over a life, it just isn't right." I understood.

I felt what she was saying, she was sincere to me & even though she did not cry; did you ever stop to think; well maybe she's all cried out. Oh, and if she was "acting" like so many people said or if  this was rehearsed; she deserves an Oscar beacuse I truly understood the situation and I feel for her.

Do not blame her.
She is not playing the victim; SHE IS THE VICTIM.
Whether she provoked him or not; it is NOT right.
 And yes love is important but,
 "F' Love" if it means your life.

That's all; I won't rant on and on but come on people stop being so damn ignorant.

*I'll post the interview tomorrow.

Stop Domestic Violence

The Crew

The picture above you is one of my favorite pictures of all time. The fellow that you see in front of you is one of the most honest, loyal, intelligent, and ambitious men that I know.

His name is Lindell, I call him Lindy others call him "Dez"and he is my best friend. He is 18 years old (Dec. 20,1990), from South Jamaica Queens, NY and attends school at Buffalo State College. Coming from a rough environment that I know very well ; I must say he makes me proud; to beat the odds and see the importance of an education. He is my inspiration at times and if anyone can keep me motivated it's him. We have known eachother for 8 years and he has never, ever let me down. I truly love him with all my heart and he is the epitome of a great friend. He probably is the only guy that I love outside of the men in my family.

I know many people (even our parents) 
wonder; no, he is not, never was, and never will be my boyfriend. Trust me, our relationship is nothing like that at all. So, whoever said men and women cannot be friends apparently haven't met us. He is my shoulder to lean on and he listens to me when I go on random rants about boys, school, and clothes. He goes shopping with me even though he doesn't want to; without complaining, as long as I feed him. He accepts my mood swings, crazy outburst, and off the wall attitude; while I accept his blunt advice, greedy appetite, selfish tendensies, and when he acts like a big ole baby! Basically, we accept and love eachother flaws and all. Despite the bullshit, despite the distance, despite the months we may go without speaking; he has and always will be there for me, as I for him. To put it simple he is an amazing friend and I'm glad to see his transition from a boy to a man. 

& Ladies he's single =)

"All I need is the love of my crew. The whole industry can hate me I thugged my way through." -Jay Z ""