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Thursday, May 31, 2012

NEW MUSIC BY PHILLY RAPPER SEAN DOTS: "BEST IN P.A." BIG DREAMS




Big Dreams is off of his officially dropped mixtape "The Definition Of Talent 3" which can be viewed on tweetmymixtape.com.tweetmymixtape.com.

Sean Dots is a young Philadelphia rapper who keeps on working pumping out videos and this new mixtape I love. This song is about driving fast to make your big dreams without crashing. He illustrates that by driving a car and rapping about it.
This cat's going places!--MsKemi 

Follow Sean Dots at @sdotscheckmeout

BIEBER IN ANOTHER INVESTIGATION AS FANS ARE INJURED IN NORWAY.

W.E.N.N » Norway Mayor Launches Justin Bieber Gig Investigation:

Funeral next week for Bee Gees star Robin Gibb - Yahoo! News

Funeral next week for Bee Gees star Robin Gibb - Yahoo! News:

Winehouse's family to sell singer's London home - Yahoo! News

Winehouse's family to sell singer's London home - Yahoo! News:

FILE in this June 3, 2007, file photo British singer Amy Winehouse arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. The family of Amy Winehouse has put the late singer's London home up for sale for 2.7 million pounds ($4.2 million).The three-bedroom property in the Camden neighborhood of northwest London had become a shrine of sorts for mourning fans who left flowers and tributes following Winehouse's death last July from alcohol poisoning. A spokesman for the Winehouse family, said Thursday May 31, 2012 that the singer had loved the house and her family put it on the market because they felt it would be inappropriate for any of them to live there. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Winehouse's family to sell singer's London home - Yahoo! News

Winehouse's family to sell singer's London home - Yahoo! News:

FILE in this June 3, 2007, file photo British singer Amy Winehouse arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. The family of Amy Winehouse has put the late singer's London home up for sale for 2.7 million pounds ($4.2 million).The three-bedroom property in the Camden neighborhood of northwest London had become a shrine of sorts for mourning fans who left flowers and tributes following Winehouse's death last July from alcohol poisoning. A spokesman for the Winehouse family, said Thursday May 31, 2012 that the singer had loved the house and her family put it on the market because they felt it would be inappropriate for any of them to live there. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

OUR PARTNER FUTURISTIC BLOGGER NAMES THE TOP 10 BLOGGERS IN ATLANTA

My partner Futuristic Blogger just named the Top 10 Blogger in ATL. Need I say more. Hell yeah! I need to release the "music" version in Toronto--MsKemi. 
Follow him on Twitter @FuturisticBlog




List Top 10 Bloggers In Atlanta – Top 10 blog sites in Atlanta.


Blogger: To write entries in, add material to, or maintain a weblog. In Atlanta, Ga being a blogger means much more then adding content to a blog site. It means access to the who’s who in the movies, music and sports world. When I started HipHopNews24-7.com in 2009 I didn’t know it was so competitive. I noticed bloggers in Atlanta was not willing to help or assist you on your blog. I learned very fast that blogging in Atlanta is a very cut throat but profitable and pleasurable business. A great blogger that works hard in Atlanta may find him or herself on CNN, V-103 or even The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Instant access to the stars means exclusive content which turns into views and revenue. Atlanta is the largest city in the south and some people calls it the black Hollywood. I moved to Atlanta back in 1995 during the Freaknic era and I’ve been here ever since.

Now it’s 2012-2013 and I’m 3 years strong in the blogging game. I learned a lot in the business and consider myself one of the leading bloggers in the city. So now I’m highlighting the top 10 bloggers in Atlanta based on Alexa ranking, longevity, accomplishments, exclusive content, Interviews, viewers and readers. This is my top 10 Atlanta Bloggers list from my professional experience in the business. Forgive me if I miss your blog site. 

Step your blogging game up and maybe next year you will make my list. — Futuristic Blogger

ALEXA RANKING

1. Sandra Rose — Sandrarose.com US: 3,365
2. Michelle Brown — straightfromthea.com US: 7,659
3. Atl night spot –atlnightspots.com US: 11,045
4. Freddy O — Freddyo.com US: 16,480
5. Futuristic Blogger — HipHopNews24-7.com US: 30,923
6. TalkingWithTami — TalkingWithTami.com US: 32,965
7. Exclusive Access – exclusiveaccess.net US: 61,737
8. Rahim — rashaentertainment.com US: 91,240
9. Gyant Unplugged – Gyantunplugged.com US: 129,954
10. Dennis Byron – hiphopenquirer.com US: 209,649
11. Marice Garland — mauricegarland.com US: 320,865

Adam Levine: "I Was Promiscuous" Because I Love Women "So Much" - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Adam Levine: "I Was Promiscuous" Because I Love Women "So Much" - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

Adam Levine: "I Was Promiscuous" Because I Love Women "So Much"

Demi Lovato: "I Want to Be Married With Kids in 10 Years" - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Demi Lovato: "I Want to Be Married With Kids in 10 Years" - Yahoo! OMG! CA:
Demi Lovato: "I Want to Be Married With Kids in 10 Years"

Jessica Simpson debuts baby Maxwell: ‘We stare at her all the time’ | Celebrity Broods - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Jessica Simpson debuts baby Maxwell: ‘We stare at her all the time’ | Celebrity Broods - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Gaga cancels Indonesia concert | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Gaga cancels Indonesia concert | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

Lady Gaga

Metallica: We can't afford a break‎ | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Metallica: We can't afford a break‎ | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

metallica

Bieber's new single unveiled | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Bieber's new single unveiled | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

justin bieber

Original resting place of Elvis Presley to be sold at auction next month - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Original resting place of Elvis Presley to be sold at auction next month - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 1977 file photo, a florist adds more floral arrangements to the overflowing collection of flowers that cover the ground at the mausoleum where singer Elvis Presley will be entombed during funeral services today in Memphis, Tenn. Celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien says the crypt inside the granite and marble mausoleum where Presley was originally entombed at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn., will be part of his "Music Icons" auction on June 23 and 24, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo, File)

Country music singer's lawsuit says ex-wife divulged information designed to damage his career - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Country music singer's lawsuit says ex-wife divulged information designed to damage his career - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

FILE - In this April 18, 2010 file photo, country singer Randy Travis, right, and then wife Elizabeth arrive at the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Travis has filed a countersuit against his ex-wife claiming she's been divulging confidential information about the country music singer that was calculated to damage his reputation and career. The court documents filed recently in a federal court in Nashville don't say what information Elizabeth Travis is alleged to have revealed. The filings are the latest salvo in the feud between the Travises. The couple divorced in 2010 after 19 years of marriage. Elizabeth Travis had been his manager for more than three decades. She sued him last month claiming that Randy Travis made it impossible for her to do her job and terminated her management contract without proper written notice. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)

One Direction returns to Toronto for North American tour | North Stars - Yahoo! OMG! CA

One Direction returns to Toronto for North American tour | North Stars - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

Kim Kardashian Bonds with Beyonce in Atlantic City - Yahoo! OMG! CA

Kim Kardashian Bonds with Beyonce in Atlantic City - Yahoo! OMG! CA:

Kim Kardashian Bonds with Beyonce in Atlantic City

Monday, May 28, 2012

Why is Justin Bieber a WANTED man?


Justin Bieber was leaving Calabasas Commons theaters, with Selena Gomez when they ran into a swarm of paparazzi. One pap reportedly got “too close”, angering Bieber. An altercation between an angered Bieber and the pap ensued, resulting in the police being called, and pics of the star looking dishevelled. He lost his purple  hat and a shoe. I love the socks!

Sometimes fame comes with this kind of incidents and these greedy photographers just want to start a law suit. Now Justin is wanted for questioning. Don't tell that to Scooter Braun whose other group is called THE WANTED! The Biebs will be OK and survive this mess. The look on his face is PRICELESS!

Record RT's On Twitter on one of my TWEETS. Strong expression I made.


Last I checked, almost more that 100 people retweeted my Aerosmith tweet when Steven Tyler took to stage to perform "walk this way." My heart was racing as you can see. Only one thing was missing in that performance! Diggy Simmons father! Heard he was at a gig with his son the same nite. I just wanted Aerosmith to bring out RUN DMC in that classic song they did together. R.I.P Jam Master Jay--MsKemi

The Actual Arrival of the X-Factor USA Judges



After bitching all day about who was late or what not, the X Factor judges Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell & L.A. Reid arrive at the first Season 2 auditions in Austin, Texas. Clips of them arriving at the show can later be seen in the video.

Simon spent the most time with the fans taking pics, signing autographs. Demi signed a few autographs and showed love for her fans, Britney signed one autograph, her walk was hostile as she didn't touch any hands. LA Reid was OK. LOL! This is going to be a great WRECK....um I meant season!

© 2012 FOX BROADCASTING

Britney has rough first day at new gig | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Britney has rough first day at new gig | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

Gibb died from kidney, liver failure | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Gibb died from kidney, liver failure | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:
Gibb

Mariah's sister wants to end family feud | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Mariah's sister wants to end family feud | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:
mariah

Bad girls of rock | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun

Bad girls of rock | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

Gaga cancels Indonesia concert!

Gaga cancels Indonesia concert | Music | Entertainment | Toronto Sun:

Lady Gaga

Sunday, May 27, 2012

THE LATE LISA LEFT EYE LOPES BROTHER RON CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF HER PASSING AT A BRUNCH IN DIDDY'S RESTAURANT EARLIER TODAY



Ron Lopes is the baby brother of Lisa. It's been 10 years. They are planning a music festival in her name. They had a brunch this morning at Justin restaurant in the Atlanta community. There will be a kids concert, fashion show, tribute convert, freebies for the community as Lisa was a philanthropist as you know.

This upcoming festival summer will feature some great kid acts like the OMG girlz and more. The Futuristic blogger is our partner site stationed in the US for all the activities I may not be available to cover. S/O To him. We do not miss anything!


Special thanks to Ron Lopes for shouting us out and inviting us to be part of his family as well as Trae Davenport, the Publicist for the Left Eye Lopes Foundation.

Tamyra's aunt, her mom, Lisa, Tamyra and her baby brother at her graduation in 2001 and below Tamyra and I at an autograph signing after the Idol season ended.


Above is a very rare photo of Lisa, another mentor of hers gave me in 2004. Did you know that Tamyra Gray, one of the Idol final 3 in American Idol season ONE was mentored by Lisa?  Here is Tamyra's high school graduation in 2001. Classic memories! "MsKemi, Lisa taught me how to sing!"...Tamyra told me in 2004.  


Happy Birthday to Lisa up above in the heavens. You will always be missed here!

2012 IDOL MOMENTS: Diana DeGarmo and Ace get engaged on the show's Live Finale


Diana Degarmo and Ace of Season 2 in 2004 are planning to tie the knot and decided to propose to each other on the show naming the ring sponsor's name. So much for advertising which Jay Leno poked fun of. Remember Fantasia and Diana were the one going head to head after Latoya London and Jennifer Hudson were kicked off the show. WOW! Look who's famous today. 

Although 24-year-old Diana and 31-year-old Ace only recently went public with their inter-season reality romance, the couple have actually been an item for more than two years, since meeting while performing together in a Broadway production of Hair, and their relationship is both personal and professional. Not only is Diana signed to Young Brothers Entertainment, the indie record label run by Ace with his brother Ryan, but she and Ace co-wrote her new country ballad, "Good Goodbye," for the Angelina character she plays on the CBS soap opera "The Young & The Restless." Both singers released new music this week.

NO MORE RUNNER UP RECORD DEALS ON AMERICAN IDOL

I guess that's why everyone got a brand new Ford car.

The Associated Press reports that Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star.

Wednesday night's "Idol' runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, doesn't have a definite shot at producing an album and could be paid as little as $30,000 in advances for recording singles. This, according to the "Idol" contract she and other Season 11 contestants signed that was reviewed by The Associated Press.

The agreement is the first time in "Idol's" history that producers are not offering the show's runner-up an album deal that in previous years had a guaranteed advance of at least $175,000. The move comes amid declining album sales for the recording industry and a drop in viewership for the "Idol" show.

Representatives for "American Idol' refused to comment.

Phillip Phillips Kidney Surgery: 'American Idol' Winner Set for Procedure, Recovery at Malibu Mansion - AOL Music Blog

Phillip Phillips Kidney Surgery: 'American Idol' Winner Set for Procedure, Recovery at Malibu Mansion - AOL Music Blog:

Music's Biggest Jerks: 10 Artists With Major Personality Problems - AOL Music Blog

Music's Biggest Jerks: 10 Artists With Major Personality Problems - AOL Music Blog:

Musician Jerks

Janet Jackson Urges Paris Jackson Not To Start Acting

Janet Jackson Urges Paris Jackson Not To Start Acting:

Jane Jackson Advice Paris Jackson

Lady Gaga Cancels Indonesian Show After Threats

Lady Gaga Cancels Indonesian Show After Threats:

Ladygaga

Threats on Gaga? Who would do such?

LADY GAGA AND PEREZ HILTON COOK AND TALK ABOUT THEIR SEX LIVES ON A CW SPECIAL

Lady Gaga had her breasts on show all the way through an hour long television special where Gaga granted her friend Perez Hilton unique access to her most recent tour.Superstar Gaga paraded around in her bra and tights for the show on the CW network (aired on May 24).At one stage worried producers even blurred out a scene where they felt too much of the singer's cleavage was on show.


The star wore a black front plunging dress, where the tape had become loose.Gaga's upper body was covered by a blur effect on screen as she cooked dinner and gossiped with interviewer and blogger Perez Hilton.Later in the show she gave a five minute interview wearing a tight fitting bra, lacy leggings and knee high stripper boots.In another scene from a rehearsal editors also blurred her bottom as they felt too much skin was on show. They had to obscure her backside as she walked around the stage.


The pair end up in bed talking about their sex lives. Gaga wears just underwear underneath a white clear linen gown.The scene is cut short after Gaga admits she is a tough person to date.She admitted: I don't put out in the first date, but I am a cheap date. All scenes talking about her rumored ex-boyfriend Taylor Kinney were removed. The couple broke up earlier this month hours before her latest world tour.She did admit she had sex two weeks before the interview in Australia in February 2012.  


Other key moments included backstage moments with her dancers , stretching, meeting fans and putting on make-up before shows. Before the shows I always get nervous, and when I hear that opening note I get over it. I love seeing the fans, they inspire me so much. In another scene she looks to bite the top of a rocket-shaped cake with "Gaga" written in icing.






(May 25, 2012 - Source: Bauer Griffin)

Toronto rapper Shaun Boothe releases “Child Soldier as featured in the Toronto Star.

Toronto rapper Shaun Boothe releases “Child Soldier... - Toronto.com:

'Shaun Boothe
My boss and blog biz partner KJ starred as the Child Soldier in this message filled video. Pls read the article and watch the video. It is a practice that has been going on for YEARS and it's still happening in many parts of the world.
Follow them @ShaunBoothe and @Iamswagkid

Kanye Introduces G.O.O.D Music Family including Nigeria's D'Banj

[Photo] Kanye Introduces G.O.O.D Music Family | Necole Bitchie.com:

USHER IS FAR FROM A BAD FATHER!




The singer admitted to smoking weed in the past, but when the subject turned to his alleged ecstasy use, Usher’s lawyer objected! Excuse me, I am NOT a weed smoker, never tried a cigarette let alone weed, but doesn't everyone in this business smoke that or I should remind people that I am still a Pharmacist in the United States who dispensed Marinol to thousands for pain, cancer, AIDS and Glaucoma? 

Thrasheka freaking SHOT her ex-boyfriend with a GUN! He lived. The attempted MURDERER who is blocking me on Twitter is not a good person let alone a good mother who put a message like this on my HOME answering machine in 2009 and has never apologized. KJ retrieved the message. A KID LIKE YOURS had to put up with that! I had to file a Toronto Police report on her. Bitch, I will post that soon. Sandra Rose's write up sums it up. 


Meanwhile the case has been adjourned till July. Why so far away, I don't know. To Judge Lane I say SMH. Everyone's going to write a book after this one....INCLUDING ME. Hear that Tameka. Above Usher enjoys one of his visits with the boys as they sing together. 

BEYONCE DOES A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON ON CONCERT COME BACK



Live at Revel Ovation Hall 5-25-12, Beyonce came back to the stage. The way she merged "I will always love you" with "Halo" just tells you that this woman is the BEST performer on the GLOBE. Beyonce rocks! She's gained that baby weight back again or it's my eyes tricking me?


Jay-Z made it clear on a tweet earlier today on what we already know. Bey, pls!!!!!!!!!!!!!! come back to Canada.

The last official time was the 2007 House of Dereon launch and concert. That was the concert where I was in line with another concert goer who was an actor on the show Degrassi. We were in that long ass line at the Molson Amphitheater. That will be Drake. Two years later Beyonce was rumored to be backstage at that 2010 Drake concert where he brought out Jay-Z--MsKemi

Saturday, May 26, 2012

THE BAR MITZVAH OF TORONTO TEEN RAPPER L'IL JAXE FORMERLY L'IL JZ



"You know it's not going to happen, you can go to the concert but you never gonna get there." ....Robin Zeldin, L'il Jaxe's mom talking to him whenever he wants to go to a concert to meet his mentors. 

This webisode is the sickest I've seen in years. This young man is so determined and has stepped up his game. Jake needs to be KNOWN globally PERIOD! The swagg is killing me! This is the Fourth episode of his YouTube web series called STUTTERBUG! It is a special episode which shows his bar mitzvah which I was invited to and MISSED due to health reasons!


There are a few performances and many celebrity messages! Around 13:05, you can see his Manager R&B dynamo Karl Wolf  singing "Yallah Habibi," my all time fave song.  Everyone from Russell Peters to T-Rexx and more wished him Mazel Tov! Enjoy! Tonite, I hear he's tearing up the Hard Rock Cafe opening for Dru. This time next year, Jake Zeldin will be on the MMVA stage. He has stepped up his GAME!

Follow Jake @LilJaxe on Twitter.

Congrats homie! Mavel Tov!

RapFix – Beyonce Gives First Look At Atlantic City Shows

RapFix – Beyonce Gives First Look At Atlantic City Shows:

Friday, May 25, 2012

American Idol Live Tour 2012 - Contests - Toronto.com

American Idol Live Tour 2012 - Contests - Toronto.com:

DAVID BANNER, THE NEW VOICE OF REASON IN THE HIP-HOP COMMUNITY.


Aside from the fact that he "babysat" KJ for 45 mins for me while signing autographs for others at a celeb volleyball match in 2004 in the ATL, I have the UTMOST respect for this rapper. KJ wants to meet him again as he turns 12. He was 3 in this picture. David Banner has now become a voice of reason and activism in America's Hip-Hop community. I watched him on 106 and Park yesterday and also on the Trayvon show about what to do when stopped by police. He wrote below on his website DavidBanner.com

What’s up everyone,

The goal of Sex, Drugs & Video Games is to show the world urban music is still valuable. And how am I going to do that? Well, I’m glad you asked. I need 2 million of you to download this free independent album on May 22nd, then I need the same 2 million of you to donate at least $1 to the movement, but feel free to donate more! There is no maximum donation, and you can even donate now.

And what’s the “movement” you may ask? THE 2M1 MOVEMENT IS TO START CONTROLLING OUR OWN MUSIC, MOVIES, AND CONTENT... PERIOD! WE ARE NOT SIMPLY CHARACTERS IN A VIDEO GAME being controlled by the invisible hand. Once the goal is met, I’m going to shoot a movie that will drop May 22, 2013, and a portion will go to charity. Big shout out to Louie C.K. for the motivation!

Download this free independent on May 22nd, and make sure to support the 2M1 Movement. Hell, even if you don’t like me, at least support the movement, because that’s what this is all really about. (But, this joint is jamming!) I spent a great deal of my own money on this project, so I know you can spend at least $1. Chris Brown and Lil Wayne ain’t cheap. LOL--Sincerely, David Banner

Watch him talk about the project.



He has that new video feat Chris brown which I love. 


Follow David Banner on Twitter @TheRealDavidBanner

PHILLIP PHILLIPS IS THE NEW AMERICAN IDOL AND THE HATING BEGINS.

Photo: Phillip Phillips is embraced by Jessica Sanchez on "American Idol." Credit: John Shearer / Invision/Associated Press

 American Idol ended with a bang after a wonderful nite of performances and accolades. Only hours after being declared the winner of Season 11 of "American Idol," Phillip Phillips still sounded like he was struggling to grasp the dimensions of his accomplishment when he got on the phone Thursday to take calls from reporters.


"It's so unreal," he said, allowing that, yes, he was feeling relieved that the competition was over, but also sort of bowled over by the dramatic changes in his life the win would bring. "It's kind of crazy."

Still, though Phillips insists he hadn't expected to win -– "I honestly thought [runner-up Jessica Sanchez] was gonna win; she has such an amazing voice" -– he's nevertheless planned for the next stage in his musical career, which he'll be able to focus on without health distractions as soon as he gets his much-needed kidney surgery "pretty soon." (He expects to be 100% recovered by the time the "Idol" tour kicks off this summer.)

His first album, he said, will fuse rock and jazz and acoustic elements into his own trademark sound. "I'm really excited to get it out there. It's gonna be cool."

Here's what else "Idol's" newest winner had to say:


On being compared to the last four "American Idol" winners, all white guys who play guitar:

If they really look at the past guy contestants who've won, we're all different in our ways. But I feel I'm really different -- actually a lot different from the others who've played the guitar and sang -- because I'm not that great of a singer. They're probably better singers than I am, but you know, I play guitar a lot different than they did. I don't really just strum chords here and there. I have to do something a little different with it. I know some people have noticed it. … I feel like I'm different.

On why he tends to downplay his singing ability:

I just don't feel like I'm that great. I'm not outstanding. I can't hit all these high notes and everything. But I do something. I try to hit some kind of note. I don't know if it's good or not, but I try and do something with it.

On why he thinks he won, if it wasn't because he was the best singer:

I guess hopefully a lot of people saw what I did with music, because I'm really passionate about it. And you know, maybe they felt that through what I did, how I changed songs up and everything.

On whether he feels pressure to achieve mainstream success:

I'm not trying to be or do something too mainstream or anything, that's not me. But if it happens to get mainstream, that's cool. I just want people to enjoy the music I put out, and I'm excited to get my record out.

Favorite moment from last night, other than his own performances:

Probably Jessica and Jennifer's performance. That thing was outstanding.

On how "Home" became his "winner's song":

They just kind of threw that song out there. They felt like it was the right fit for me. I wanted to do my own song, one of my own songs I've written. But just the short amount of time, we couldn't really do it … It's a good song. It's not really something I would write. But I'm glad people enjoy it, because it is a good song and a good writer.

On how his girlfriend feels about his win and whether she'll go on tour with him:

She's so excited for me, and she's helped me out a lot through this. … I'm hoping she'll be able to come on tour with me. That'd be cool to have her there. She's supported me throughout all this. I love her to death.

On all his adoring female fans:

If a girl votes for me because I'm cute and then gets mad at me because I have a girlfriend, then she didn't like the music. I'm all about the music, man. I'm not trying to be some cute guy who's trying to be successful off that. I really want the music to come first. And I really want people to feel it and have fun with it like I do.

On feeling too overwhelmed to sing after his win:

I didn't even really want to sing or anything. I was just so shocked. I just started thinking about the whole Top 12 then and … our whole journey, that it was just so crazy that it was over and that it was a tough road for all of us. It was just amazing to get to know [the other contestants in the Top 12]. It just kind of got me a little emotional.

On what runner-up Jessica Sanchez said to him after his win:

She was just so proud of me. She said she knew it, but I honestly didn't know it. I honestly thought she was gonna win -- you know, she has such an amazing voice. We're just so proud of each other, no matter the outcome.

On his friendship with fellow Top 12 contestant Heejun Han:

We met one day during Hollywood Week, right before group round, and we just kind of clicked. He's a really great guy. We still keep in touch. He's got a big future ahead of him.

On what he learned from his time on "Idol":

Just that it's good to just not let people try to change you, you know. 'Cause it gets tough when a lot of opinions are coming your way, trying to tell you what you should do and what you shouldn't do.... So I'm kind of proud of how I stuck to my guns.

On how he's adjusted to being in the spotlight:

I'm still adjusting. It's pretty crazy. I'm not used to all this attention. … I hate being the center of attention. … So I'm still trying to take all of it in, piece by piece, but it's definitely different.

On which artist, dead or alive, he'd most like to perform with:

That's a tough question. So many people: Eric Clapton and Damien Rice … Rob Thomas.

On how he celebrates his victory:

Went to a couple of parties, not for too long, and wish I would have left a little earlier because I'm kind of running low on some sleep. I … just kind of hung out for a few minutes and went home and tried to get some rest.

On why he says "Home" isn't the sort of song he'd put out:

It's just a little too pop for me. I don't really put in too many 'oh-oh-ohs.' But it's a very good song, and I'm glad people like it. I guess I'm a little more rock than that, so hopefully people will enjoy what I have to put out. Some jazz-rock stuff.

On how many songs he has written:

I have a pretty good bit. Not too many, not like "oh my gosh" how many. But I'm really critical of my writing in music stuff.

On the possibility that Jennifer Lopez might not return to "Idol" next season:

That would be horrible. All [the judges] gave us advice. They were very helpful. And they wanted all of us to win. She's done this for years and knows her stuff and cares about each one of us. She's a great woman, and hopefully she stays.

On the pain he was in during the show and whether he considered quitting:

I had some bad days and … some good days. It was rough at times, and there were a couple of times, you know, I thought about just getting out and getting the surgery done. But I had a lot of great doctors and a lot of great people who helped me out through it. I'm blessed to have that.

On whether there's anything he'd like to have done differently:

I would have liked to have had more sound in my inner ear [monitor] on "Time of the Season," because that was a pretty bad performance. But you can't go back and change it. … It's all over with now.

Justin Bieber, Nelly Furtado, Carly Rae Jepson, Hedley, Marianas Trench all Performing at the 2012 MMVA's

MsKemi and Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench at the 2009 MMVA's 
Let the shrieking begin! MuchMusic announced yesterday on a special episode of NEW.MUSIC.LIVE., a heavy-hittin’ all-Canadian line up of global chartbusting performers for the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. Calling in to NML to announce his own attendance, Canadian superstar and MMVA nominee, Justin Bieber will drop a sonic boom at Much HQ in Toronto.

Also confirmed to light up the stage is JUNO and Grammy®-winning global phenomenon, record producer and actress Nelly Furtado. Additional performers set to rock the block are singer-songwriter sensation Carly Rae Jepsen and pop/rock band Marianas Trench. These MMVA UR FAVE performers join previously announced electro-pop 2012 MMVA co-hosts and performers, LMFAO, and global pop superstar performer, Katy Perry

The 2012 MMVAs get down on Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET, on Much in Canada and Fuse in the U.S. , with the MMVAs RE D CARPET SPECIAL at 8 p.m. ET in both countries.

“I 'm so excited to be coming back home for this year’s MMVAs,” said Justin Bieber. It’s an honour to be nominated and performing. I can't wait!”

“The last couple months have been madness,” said Carly Rae Jepsen. “I can’t wait to come home and play a show where this all began at this year’s MMVAs. Can’t wait to see everybody!”

“Wow, we are extremely stoked to be rocking the MMVAs this year,” said Marianas Trench . “Flaming bras are out of style this season but you can bet we’ll have a few tricks up our sleeves. Brace yourself, Canada !”

We'll see you there. Don't forget HipHossip's rehearsal Saturday FUNDAY Saturday June 16th 2012--MsKemi

TORONTO TEEN RAPPER L'IL JAXE HANGING OUT WITH RAP LEGENDS THE SUGARHILL GANG! OMG!

Toronto swagg teen rapper @LilJaxe with The Sugarhill Gang in Toronto 5/24/12
Credits: L'il Jaxe Facebook page

History is lurking all over this picture as we see 13-year-old Toronto Rapper L'il Jaxe  in some dressing room with.........SAY WHAT? The Sugarhill Gang? That's who I see in this picture taken TODAY at the YPI event for youth in Toronto, Canada.

As you know it's been barely 24 hours since the legendary Sugarhill Gang’s classic, “Rappers Delight,” was amongst the 25 recordings that were inducted into the United States Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry on Wednesday (May 23).

The registered recording reads as follows:

“Rapper’s Delight,” Sugarhill Gang (1979)
The Sugarhill Gang’s infectious dance number from late 1979 might be said to have launched an entire genre. Although spoken word had been a component of recorded American popular music for decades, this trio’s rhythmic rhyming inspired many future MCs and rap artists. The album version of “Rapper’s Delight” is an epic 14 1/2 minute salvo of irreverent stories and creative wordplay. The song dates from hip-hop’s infancy. As such, it does not address subject matter that has given rap music both positive and negative notoriety, but the song’s inventive rhymes, complex counter-rhythms and brash boastfulness presage the tenets of hip hop. “Rapper’s Delight” also reflects an early instance of music sampling, drawing its bass line and other features from Chic’s 1979 hit “Good Times.” As a result of an out-of-court settlement for copyright infringement, songwriting credits for “Rapper’s Delight” include that song’s composers, Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards, as well as Sylvia Robinson and the Sugarhill Gang (Michael Wright, Guy O’Brien, and Henry Jackson).”

From its opening lines, Sugerhill’s 1979 classic, “Rapper’s Delight,” grabbed listeners’ ears with: “I said a hip, hop, the hippie – the hippie/To the hip hip-hop, and you don’t stop/The rock it to the bang-bang, boogie say “up jump” the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie: the beat.”


L'il Jaxe who is the rapper with the stuttering speech problem that disappears when he RAPS is the one to be in this picture. This picture itself should be framed and HUNG in some hall of fame. The creators of the LONGEST RAP SONG in history, almost 14:30 minutes "Rappers Delight" defined hip-hop. 

I have NOT seen these dudes since I was 15-years-old!!! I am almost 48!! It was at a concert in Nigeria when they were younger and performed that hit and my fave "The Lover in you." Remember the 280Z? That was that Nissan 2-seater sports car. The voice of these rappers was so DYNAMIC. Jaxe, I need to join your entourage and know your movement.

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