Tha ish: some classic dance music

Okay, this a is totally random entry. I just couldn't help but mention that I heard a song from back in tha day that totally had me dancing at my desk at work.

I heard Blackbox's "Everybody Everybody." Wasn't that tha ish back in the day? I for one thoroughly loved that trip down memory lane. Yes, my co-workers looked at me like I was on crack, but I didn't care!

check the vid here

Tha ish: Is Drake the new ish?

I’m constantly on the hunt for talented new artists. Last year I fell in love with Jazmine Sullivan after hearing her first release from her debut album, Fearless (I’m still a fan), and now I’m on the hunt for the next hot ish.

There is a lot of crap out there—ahem Souljah Boy, and most of the ridiculous music aired on 106 & Park, but I’m feenin’ for something new—something fresh.

I’ve been hearing serious buzz about Drake—a Toronto native and ex-star of Canada’s answer to teen dramas, Degrassi—for a while now. Actually, I’ve heard about him and his turn as a rapper for at least two years.

About three months ago you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about Drake. True, the boy has a flawless visage (unfortunately, he’s way too young for me, so I can admire his good looks from a far!), but everyone was hailing him as the next big thing. He even performed at the BET Awards—which is huge for any up and coming artist! (BTW, I wasn’t a fan of the performance – but that’s for another post) It also doesn’t hurt that he has been romantically linked to the equally gorgeous artist, Rihanna and his association with uber successful rapper, Lil Wayne, has undeniably upped his profile.

I heard his single Best I Ever Had a while back and I thought it was okay. To be honest, I wasn’t feelin’ it as much as everyone else. I wasn’t able to enjoy the song fully because I kept thinking about his character on Degrassi, not Drake the rapper

Then I started to listen to the song, and I slowly fell under its spell. It’s cute how he tells his special girl that he loves everything about her. Check this out, this is my fave line in the song:

Sweat pants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on
That's when you’re the prettiest I hope that you don't take it wrong

Aww, ain’t that sweet? But I will confess that I like his latest release, Successful way more. (pssst...I also must come clean and admit to liking his raunchy ode, Every Girl—edited version of of course) The beat is hot and the lyrics are intelligent (On Successful, not Every Girl). He is obviously a true lyricist and doesn’t just go for the hook.

I’m starting to see why everyone is loving them some Drake. So I’m sure you can see me being Team Drake very soon!

Tha ish: My American Boy

I used to publish a ‘zine back in the day, and I constantly wrote about my long distance love affair with my American Boy, L.S. We dated for about a year, but the distance, my naiveté, and our horrible communication issues led to its demise. But surprisingly, through it all, we’ve remained friends. Yes, we are the black version of Jerry and Elaine from Seinfeld.

Exactly one week ago L.S. came to visit me. What makes his visit extra special is that he completely surprised me! I was in my bedroom working on my blogs and I heard the doorbell. I ran upstairs and looked out of the peephole. I first thought it was my brother who passed by the house and had to go online (pssst...he has no computer at his place and has a slight addiction to facebook. Hence why he randomly drops by the house!), but the silhouette didn’t look like my bro.

Then I looked at the guy’s head and I noticed a Lakers cap perched on his head. L.S!!!!! It was my ex from Cali!!

I opened the door and he stood right in front of me. I couldn’t believe it! I had noooo idea that he was coming to town. He really got me. We couldn’t stop laughing. He actually planned 10 whole years ago that he would come to Toronto, knock on the door and surprise me. I can’t believe it actually happened!

I didn’t get to chill with him as much as I would like, but I treasure the time we spent talking, eating, and gossiping. BTW, he is the BEST person to talk to—the man is as chatty as me!! Gotta love him.

Although his 10-day vacay is done and he’s in California right now, I wanted to thank him for visiting me and I hope to see him next summer. I miss you, punk!

Tha ish: my playlist

Since the passing of Michael Jackson, I have listened to an inordinate amount of his music. I’ve always loved his songs, but hearing his music on the radio and on tv over the past 2 weeks, has made me rediscover some classic tracks.

I thought that I would share with you a couple of the tracks that I listen to practically every day.


1. Can You Feel It- This is sooooo tha ish. Love this song!!! I can’t believe I almost forgot about this one. I love how elaborate and lush the orchestration is. They don’t make music like this anymore. Check out the video here

2. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

3. The Way You Make Me Feel- This is up there on my list of fave MJ classics.

4. Never Can Say Goodbye

5. Sugar Daddy

6. ABC

7. Rock With You

8. The Girl Is Mine- Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney- I love it when Michael and Paul actually have a conversation in the middle of the song. Classic!

9. Pretty Young Thing

10. Human Nature

* Bonus tracks: Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, Man in the Mirror