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

Saying goodbye

Last week was a hard and emotionally draining week for me. It started from 7:30 am Monday June 22 all the way up to Thursday, June 25, 2009.



When I heard that that Michael Jackson passed, I honestly felt like a family member died. Ever since I have been on this earth, Michael has been making music. I consider myself lucky to have seen his rise to fame in the 80s and personally witness his music and innovative videos. I loved Michael. He defined my youth.



I still remember coming home for lunch from school and hearing Billie Jean on the radio. I actually went back to school late because I NEEDED to hear the whole song.



It’s great to see how Michael’s music touched everyone- regardless of race, age and gender. He was an entertainer. He lived for his fans. So for that, I say thank you.

RIP Michael,

Tha ish: I’m such a cougar!

Well, the title of this entry doesn’t really need that much explanation. I’ve simply been feeling a little cougarish lately! Please don’t think of me as one of those over-sexed middle-aged women who wear inappropriately young clothing, apply tons of makeup, and exclusively date younger guys. I’m older, but I’m not OLD and I’m definitely not tacky. I like to call myself grown & sexy. Okay, now that I got that out of the way, I should tell you what inspired this post.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been noticing a plethora of young, strapping lads. (I’m thinking it’s because I’m single and haven’t been on a date since FOREVER.) These strapping young lads are over 20 years old and definitely under 25 years old. Hence my cougarish feelings.

I’ve actually dated a younger guy in the past, so cougar-dom ain’t that new to me, but I never thought that I would go down that road again.

Until this extremely tall, athletic looking specimen approached me a couple of days ago and said “How you doin’, miss?” in a cute hip hop way. True, he was probably being polite and in no way hitting on me, but I will say that the he got me thinking about visiting cougarville again. Maybe not on a long-term basis, but I’m definitely ready for a pit stop!

Tha ish: Feeling like Carrie Bradshaw

OMG, I am soooooo excited. I just purchased my very first laptop! Yes, I have never owned a laptop. I’ve had my trusty desktop for over 8 years! I didn’t really didn’t think that I needed a laptop, nor did I think I wanted one. I was traumatized by one a few years ago, and I invariably swore them off.

I started to notice that I did in fact need laptop if I were to call myself a “serious writer.” Over the past year, I have become the laziest writer known to man. I rarely updated my blogs (yes, I have more than one) and I haven’t written a proper article in FOREVER. I also started to dread running into my office at home and putting on my old, clunky, slow computer. I then began to see the necessity of having something portable. I could write in bed, on the couch, in a cafe. I felt that it was time to enter the laptop era. (* I do understand that I’m like 20 years behind!)

I pondered what I should get. A million people told me to get a Mac, but after thinking about it for what seemed like an eternity, I decided against it. The Mac laptop/netbook was nice, but I think I hate Mac people (except for my sister. Well, when she talks about Macs I tune her out!). They are way too obsessed with Mac products, which unfortunately turned me off. That, and the fact that they are way too damn expensive.

So I settled on a cute HP model. I placed my order Thursday night, and received it first thing Monday morning!

Like a child on Christmas, I tore open the box and unearthed my new laptop. It was so shiny and new. I instantly fell in love. I can’t wait to write and pretend I’m Carrie Bradshaw working on her Sex & the City column. I can feel my literary juices flowing (okay, that sounds nasty!).

Anyways, I need some alone time with my sexy lil laptop.

Goodnight!