Who's Picking Up That New Usher?

With his new album, Raymond vs. Raymond hitting the shelves today and a new single hitting airwaves, Usher is trying to recapture the magic he lost with his last cd Here I Stand.

Personally I think they've made some bad choices with this current album. From not jumping on the buzz garnered by the teaser single "Papers", to picking a questionable official single in "Hey Daddy" when there are at least three easily better songs on the cd he could've chosen from. With old school fans becoming increasingly impatient with his current music and younger fans becoming less familiar with his reign as the R&B king, Usher is having an identity crisis with his sound.

Do you think Usher can still dominate R&B like he once did?

-Ant

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Artist Spotlight: DJ A-Trak

A Conversation with A-Trak from EIKNARF on Vimeo.


DJ A-Trak is one of the preeminent DJ's of our time and a leader amongst progressive music in the U.S. music landscape. Most famously associated with being Kanye's DJ, A-Trak also discovered Kid Sister and signed her to his Fool's Gold Record Label. Learn more about A-Trak in this one-on-one interview from his home studio.

-Mike

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Pharrell Gets in the Cosmetics Game

Hip-hop producer extraordinaire Pharrell Williams and cosmetics giant Kiehl's have teamed up to help promote Earth Day 2010. Pharrell, along with several other celebrities, has designed a label for Kiehl's Limited Edition Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist. Kiehl's will donate a percentage of the proceeds to the Rainforest Alliance. The Pharrell designed toning mist will be available this April.

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Keeping Up with the Joneses

Reality TV shines it's lens on African-American periodical, Jones, in the Centric (BET) series, Keeping Up with the Joneses. An eight episode reality series, Keeping Up with the Joneses documents the expansion efforts of Houston-based Jones magazine. 

Jones serves as a lifestyle guide for the African-American elite and the series with follow the day-to-day dealings of the magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Tracey Ferguson. Tune into the premiere of Keeping Up with the Joneses on April 8th at 9 P.M. on Centric.

Centric is a 24-hour music and entertainment channel that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today's African-American and multicultural adult viewer.  With a finger on the pulse of an ever-changing beat, its compelling music content fuses Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Old School, New School and everything in between with today's hottest artists. It is a unique of mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and aspirations of the Centric viewer.

-Mike

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The Hundreds Are Lakers Fans

Photos from Standard Blog.

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Sneak Peek: Air Jordan VI "Oreo"

Pic Courtesy of Hypebeast

These are literally CRACKISH!!!! The shoe is set to release March 20 (if anybody wants to buy me a pair, I wear a 12).

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Tech Fresh: Playstation Move

Sony is about to try to crush the future of the Nintendo Wii. Today they announced the launch of the PlayStation Move motion controller for the PlayStation 3 system, set to debut worldwide this fall, offering a motion-based, high-definition gaming experience unlike anything on the market. Sony will also release the PlayStation Move sub-controller to be used along with the motion controller for intuitive navigation of in-game characters and objects.


The PlayStation Move is supposed to offer more precision for movement, angles, and positions of the player. According to Sony, through advanced motion sensors, the motion controller will allow users to play the game as if they themselves are within the game.


Do you think this can take down the Wii?


-Ant


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How Young Is Too Young?

In today's generation, technology has become the one commonplace for people of all ages. But when it comes to children there has to be some kind of boundaries right? In a recent survey (which included parents and non parents) people were asked what ages they thought were appropriate for children to have a cell phone, a computer, and a tv in their bedroom.

Check out the results of the survey after the jump.

Shawty Is A Teeeeeeeennnnnnnnn!!!: Ant's Girl vs. Mike's Girl Edition

If I could pick a woman I would feed little pieces of heart shaped chocolate candy to, it would be the sexy, talented, Zoe Saldana.

If Mike could pick a woman he would snatch up on site it would be the lovely, underrated, LeToya Luckett.

Fellas if you had to choose, which one would you take home to mom?

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King of New York...

No, No, No, Notorious!

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Monique Brings Home The Oscar

Monique won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar at the 82nd Annual Oscar Awards in Hollywood. Check out Monique as she answers questions backstage after winning the prestigious award.

-Mike

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Random Question of the Day: Friends & Honesty Edition

In life, friends are the people who keep you on track. They are the ones who have your best interest in mind and will tell you when you're taking steps in the wrong direction. When it comes to relationship advice however, friends usually take a back seat and keep their real opinions to themselves. Or they give you the advice they think you want to hear. Instead of saying, "He's not a good guy for you" or "She seems like she's using you for your money," friends tend to keep a safe distance and just nod in agreement even when it's obvious your relationship choices aren't leading you down the best possible path.

The real funny part is when you realize you were making bad relationship choices, most of your friends will say something like "I had a feeling she wasn't right" or "I really think you messed things up with him".

We're all adults, but sometimes even adults need reality checks so my question is simple: Why aren't we more honest with our friends about their relationship decisions?

-Ant

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New Video: Lil Wayne "Drop the World" ft. Eminem

Easily the most lyrically fluid song Wayne has done in a minute. The video is cool; nothing spectacular, but some nice visuals.


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