Feels good to be back, well atleast for the next 30 days. I have been challenged to drop a hot track every day for the next 30...Today is 'day 1' and this one is a scorcher.
I have forced this tune upon all 88 of my BBM contacts, some weren't ready, but I trust they will recognise in 4 months time, and even try and show me about it.
Anyway, Frank Ocean, remember the name. His mixtape, "Nostalgia, Ultra" came out in March... feels like "So Far Gone" all over again...
This is a forum, so feel free to discuss your views and interpretation of the song... don't be afraid to say it's shit if that's how you feel, you are allowed to disagree with me.
WTF! Valentine's Day again.. I've still got the cards and chocolates from last year...
I'm sure some will be making their final preparations for tomorrow, whilst others will be hoping tomorrow never comes and would happily skip to Tuesday 15th.
I have come to the conclusion that men in relationships and 'singlettes' (aka single women) both despise 'Love day' equally, Men because they are burdened with having to do some romantic gesture or at-the-least part with some cash and single women because they are reminded that they are painfully happily single.
As a 'man in a relationship' I am feeling a little overwhelmed by the pressure to do something special, this is a new sensation because in years gone by, I would conveniently end my relationship(s) in late January to avoid the whole palaver, but this year it looks like there is no escaping it.
Anyway, whether you are in a relationship or happily single, enjoy & show love.
And given that it is that time of year, I have some relationship themed music for you. This 6 Track EP tells the story of a couple that meet and go through the motions of a relationship until its demise!
You may have been able to tell from the title that today's topic is interracial dating/relationships.
There are two reasons for me writing this post. First, I am tired of writing about head-ties and weave. Secondly, I discovered that an ex of mine is now dating a white dude.. and It has come to my attention that the love of my life and #2 on my smash-list, Kelly Rowland is also dating a white dude...
Wait... before I continue, let me throw in a quick disclaimer, "I am not [a] racist, I have white friends.." LOL
Now, we are all familiar with the common pairing, when you think about "interracial dating", instantly an image of a big black guy with a white girl (usually a blonde) pops into your head..
well, recently I have noticed more and more black chicks and white dudes.. Is this the new fashion trend. Now, don't get it twisted, I'm not on a "they are taking all our women" tip, but they are! LOL.
Last year the trend was black lesbians. I attempted to tackle this issue in a post i titled "Les-bi-honest". In the comments someone said -
[Black] men need to ask themselves why females feel the need to turn to other females...this should b a lesson to all fellas to start acting right
Can the same be said about black chicks "new" liking for white men? Are black women turning there backs on black men and exploring their options?
Or maybe they are just getting us back for leaving your ass's for white girls?
I'd like to say that everyone is entitled to happiness regardless of who they find it in. Happiness is primary, race is secondary. but we live in a world were prejudice exists.
Interracial dating is no longer a taboo... and we are heading to the days when everyone will be beige mixed, but pressure from family, friends and wider society must still exist.
Pressure still exists even within black/black relationships, as highlighted in last weeks episode of "The Family"; a fly on the wall documentary that follows the lives of a Anglo-Nigerian family. For those that haven't been paying their TV licence (me included), it can be watched here.
The programme reminded me that, although Afro/Carib relationships are common, there is still a cultural divide and crossing that divide can be like crossing a mine-field, especially if you have "traditional" African parents and your lady-friend is a Ja-may-kan (by the way, if you are black and not African, you are automatically Jamaican).
The majority of the stories I hear involve non-African (Jamaican) girls being treated like they "stole meat from the pot" by their boyfriends African parents, but I'm sure the ignorance goes both ways.... feel free to share your views by commenting.
Luckily my mum is liberal and would not have any issue with me settling down with a Jamaican girl, but i've gotta make sure she doesn't see this video...
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Unless you've been hiding in a fridge, you would have noticed that we are in the midst of a heatwave, with temperatures this weekend set to reach a sweltering 31°C, dunno what that is in Fahrenheit.. but i know it's gonna be as "hot as hell"..
I'm personally looking forward to enjoying the glorious sunshine, go for a long drive, sunglasses on with some Teedra playing...
I know many of the ladies are planning to bring out that maxi-dress or those batty-riders... I can't wait.
But... there are a few that aren't looking forward to the heat, rather than getting out and enjoy it, they will be seeking refuge in the shade, fearing for the well-being of their beloved WEAVE.
I always wondered why the habitual weave-wearers went missing every summer, and now I know that it's because their hairstyle of choice isn't exactly heat-friendly...
This revelation dawned on me during a recent trip to Miami. The heat over there was blistering... I witnessed a number of sweated out weaves... frizzy afros and even a saggy lace-fronts being undone by melted glue.. maybe she should have carried that 'Pritt Stick' in her handbag..
Anyway, the sun isn't the only reason that weaves are being sweated out...
Fellas, don't you just love when your girl comes round after a trip to the hair dressers... with her hair looking so brand new... and after a night of emotional loving.... she leaves in the morning with her weave, perm or jheri-curl sweated out. looking like Blanka from Street Fighter... Send her ass straight back to the hairdressers...
The things women do for their men. Gotta love it... There was a time when I didn't fully understand black girl hair.. and I still don't but finally I understand the purpose of a "head-tie"...
I was gonna get at the excessive make-up wearers, but i'll spare them (save it for another blog), all i'm gonna say is... apply in moderation... otherwise you're gonna melt this summer...
Miami was great, by the way.. very hot but great. I acquired a different type of complexion over there... I am a fully fledged member of team dark-skin but I came back with a tan and a new nickname.. "Oreo Cookie". how cruel... plus an American girl accused me of being Haitian...
Anyway, I'm off to enjoy my weekend... you should do the same..
Just when you thought I'd forgotten about this guy, he drops the 3rd installment of his 'Best of' series. I know quite a few females that hate his monotone flow, but you'd be surprised, this CD features a couple 'tunes for the girls'.. have a listen.
Thanks for welcoming me back with open arms.. I've been busy wastemanin it out.. enjoying semi-retirement.. but now, I find myself back here doing what i enjoy the most..
This blog is supposed to be a 'politics free zone', but there is no escaping the fact we are in the midst of a General Election.
The rallies, party political broadcasts, televised debates and those hyper-active campaigners knocking down doors like TV license inspectors.. beggin' votes.
Although the polls have been open from marning (Jamaican accent).. and voting is well under way, many of you are still undecided, so i'm gonna use this opportunity to beg your vote. Mr Lewiboro for Prime Minister..
I do not belong to a political party, I have no manifesto or policies so to speak. I'm unsure of how i'd solve the issues that affect us all, but i'm a good guy who means well.. and I promise not to waste your tax money on champagne and b*tches.
All jokes aside, It's time to act. It's time to vote. This is a democracy baby... and whoever said political parties aren't gangs, see below.. gang warfare..
This is kinda funny still.. either the BNP dude is a shower-man or the Asian dudes are donuts with legs? you decide..
I'll skip the welcome backs' and save them for the next post, but yes.. I am back.. and to who do you owe this pleasure? You can thank Drake.
Some of you will remember being introduced to his classic mixtape, So Far Gone, early last year. It is with great pleasure that I offer his latest "official" mixtape. Thank me now!
