Video: Many Moons - Janelle Monáe

This video is exxxxtrrrrraaaaa nice! It's from her 2007 EP Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase.

Feels So Good - Chuck Mangione

Bathroom Wisdom

While frantically studying the other night for my final exam, I made frequent trips to the library bathroom (special thanks to Starbucks Coffee and the library café for sending me there so many times!)

...That's not the interesting part of the story. I promise I won't sit here talking about the bathroom for much longer....

So you know how people like to do that really cool, rebellious [read: cliché & played-out] thing where they whip out a pen while they're in the stall and write on the walls? Yeah, well I guess A LOT of people over the years have decided to defy the rules. I was hit with hundreds of statements, questions, poems, etc... Most of it was pretty useless, but I came across one timely/appropriate piece of wisdom that summed up how I feel about a lot of the social interactions around me.


"There's a difference between listening and waiting to talk."


Far too often do I come across people who don't seem to realize the difference. In at least 50% of the interactions I have every day, someone seems to think they're listening... when they're only waiting for me to be finished so that it can be their turn to speak.

Next time you're in a conversation, step back and notice how you're handling the situation -- Are you just waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say your piece? Do you even wait to speak? Do you just interrupt? Do you find yourself talking about YOU about 75% of the time? (And don't exclude talking about yourself in relation to the original topic from the calculation...) Do you ask other people how they're doing?

If you tend to find yourself in rushed conversations with people trying to get away from you, you might have a problem.

We're all guilty of it sometimes -- it's probably just human nature. But always "waiting to talk" rather than "listening" is an issue. And good relationships will be hard for you in the future if you don't address it now.



Now... who knew a bathroom stall could sum up everything I've been feeling in 9 simple words?!

:)

New Video: What They Been Waiting For - Diggy Simmons

Go 'head lil man.

New Video: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) - Alicia Keys

Video for the fourth official single "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" from Alicia Keys's album The Element of Freedom.












Video after the break!

New Video: Find Your Love - Drake

Drake - New Music - More Music Videos

(6:56pm: Youtube video taken down... but I found it on MTV, woop woop!)



Commentary:

I really dislike Drake. There's no doubt about it
When people were pushing for him to come for Brown University's Spring Weekend 2010, I was not at all supportive. I almost even wrote a response to some poorly written opinion piece in the school newspaper back in October or November.

All of that being said... I tried to step away from my previous feelings and think about the song and video objectively. The song itself isn't amazing, but I won't hate on it. Coming from Drake though, it's a problem. Drake needs to stop singing. Straight up. Yes, I enjoy songs like "Brand New" and "A Night Off" from his So Far Gone mixtape, but I still think he needs to stop singing.

Matter fact... he needs also needs to let go of this whole Young Money thing. It's not a good look. Why be associated with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and the rest of them? Womp womp for you, Mr. Graham.

The video, though a bit extra at times [examples: any shots of him in the studio, him talking in the introduction, the ending where "FIND YOUR LOVE" is flashed with three weak gunshot sounds, etc], was acceptable - I approve! It's especially better than the failure of last summer's "Best I Ever Had," but I guess that's not really saying much...

-- "Find Your Love" is Drake's second single from his upcoming debut full length studio album Thank Me Later, due to be released June 15.

Drake fans and haters alike, be sure to check it out and share your response!

New Video: It's In The Morning - Robin Thicke feat. Snoop

This is my favorite song from his most recent album Sex Therapy so I was hype to see it... But I think it leaves a lot to be desired.

I.e. it was bland. But! I still like the song, so I can't really complain all that much.

Janelle Monáe... Album Release: May 18!

Um... She's dope. If you don't know her, you should hit up google & check out the video for her single Tight Rope with Big Boi.

Her new album The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III of IV) will be out next week!

Video: J. Cole "College Conversations" w/ the Source

J. Cole talks about inspirations, his story, and his hopes.




(Via okayplayer)

If you don't know what this is all about, you better step your game up...

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