Kirs Artist Spotlight: Big K.R.I.T

"Could of bought my way to heaven, but I blow it on my neck."

This rapper/producer has given music the breath of fresh air that southern hip hop and just hip hop in general needed. There are so many talented artists in the world who seriously say some dope off the chart stuff that just makes you go "hmmmm".

When I saw the ending of his video for the song, Children of the World, and heard his last few bars I was like I have got to find out who this dude is. Mind you, I had no name to go on...I just knew he was from MS, because he mentioned it in the song. So I hopped on my favorite search engine, Google, typed in "Rapper from Mississippi" and saw his picture off to the side.

Eureka! I found him!

His style is something like a mixture of UGK, Talib Kweli, Andre 3000, with a southern country raw twang. Just refreshing.

Turns out he has recently signed to Def Jam...yeah I see big things happening for him in the future. He's going to be a force to be reckoned with in this music game.

Mark my words.

Peep the two of his songs below!

LONG LIVE THE KING: RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

Most people have no idea that I was a HUGE Michael Jackson fan growing up! I mean HUGE! For instance, my uncle had The Wiz on VHS and everytime I went over his house I had to watch Mike as the scarecrow gettin' down with his bad self. One day though, I went to his house and he told me he no longer had the movie. So, I asked him, "What do you mean you don't have it? Where is it?" He nonchalantly retorted, "I let someone borrow it and they never gave it back." Do ya'll know I was mad as hell?! I was ready to put a team out to go search for that damn movie & the triflin' ass thieving people who stole it! I still haven't let it go...I'm still mad. lol

My great aunt knew I was a fan as well, so she would buy his tapes (Moonwalker, etc) and I would literally sit in her den watching them over and over again...I'd just sit there mesmerized. I thought it was cool how people would faint at the sight of him...he was just the man...still is.

The Dangerous album stayed on repeat with me...it was not a game! I knew every word to every song off that album! I would put it on and just dance in the middle of my living room floor! You could not tell me that I wasn't the -ish!

I still can't believe it has been a whole year...he really did not have to go out like he did. Addiction is crazy man...now, all we have are the music, videos, and movies.

Rest in peace Mike...rest in peace.

Now, peep my 2 fave MJ songs ever!

They Tried It: April & Replica Handbags [The Youtube Version]

So, I subscribe to this lady named April's channel because I love the way she shows you how to rock wigs. No, I don't wear a wig, but hey one day I may want to...so I feel like I need to learn how to wear them. Don't judge me.

Anyway, long story short she did a "Chic for Cheap" segment on her channel about Replica Handbags aka knock offs aka that fake -ish...and some people left her some really disrespectful comments. So, she felt the need to set them straight.

Now, I thought this was pretty funny, because she's straight New York, smoking a cigarrette, and talking about replica handbags in her bathroom.

Yeah, they tried it.

Who in the Hell Left the Gate Open?

Those gosh darnit Twilight movies that's who! They left the damn gate open and I wandered inside of those bad boys! I can't even say I was forced to watch them, but I can blame it on the fact that there was 2 ft. of snow outside and I was bored out of my mind. So, against my own better judgement...I had this really wacky idea to just watch the movies: Twilight and New Moon.

I watched them back to back...one after the other...like I was addicted. I'm so disappointed in myself, because I should have exercised some self-control...and now I sit here awaiting the release of the 3rd installment, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, on June 30th. Will Bella choose Jacob or Edward? That is the question.

Me personally, I'm Team Jacob ALL DAY!

Damn, now I'm even on a "team"...someone quick make me snap out of this. To all the friends that are now hooked on the movies...I'm sorry. You all were just innocent bystanders.

Sexiness of the Day: Michael Ealy

Now, anyone who knows me knows that I have had a "thing" for Michael Ealy ever since I saw his beautiful self in Ice Cube's, Barbershop movies. (Although, Their Eyes Were Watching God...sealed the deal for me too) Like most folks I had no idea who the man was or from where in the world he came, but I knew that in my mind we were kindered spirits cut from the same cloth just floating in this thing called life...okay seriously, let me cut the crap.

Ealy is sexy...no other words or commentary needed. He can just stand there and "be". The fact that he can articulate a full sentence and have an intellectual conversation is just icing on the cake.

In the words of my auntie in my mind Mo'Nique, "Yes, God is real."

Eclectic Taste: ElectroFunk Duo [Chromeo]

I've been into Chromeo for a few years now. I think they are just GREAT! The sound is electrofunk and very Very VEry VERy VERY 1980's, but that's why I dig it so much. I love musicians that think outside the box.

The duo is comprised of P-Thugg on the machines and Dave 1 on vocals/guitar. P is Arab and Dave is Jewish...music really does brings people together.

Keenan Ivory Wayans voice: MESSAGE

Anyway, they're Canadian and just awesome! Please check them out!

Social Networking at its finest...

http://www.chromeo.net/

http://www.twitter.com/Chromeo

http://www.Myspace.com/Chromeo

One of my fave songs is Momma's Boy. The video is dope and the lyrics are pretty hilarious!

Artist 2 Watch: Rocki Evans

A few months ago I downloaded this mixtape called [More Songs About Girls] by this dude named Rocki Evans...now I really don't remember how I even found out about the mixtape, but that's not the point. The point is that the mixtape was all kinds of dope-tastic!

More Songs About Girls, features songs that were inspired by Will.I.Am's solo album [Songs About Girls]. One of my fave tracks is Fantastic, which was the mixtapes first official single...it rocks!

Rocki is a breath of fresh air because he doesn't rap, try to rap, claim to be a world famous rapper, etc...the man just sings. *sigh* His voice is raspy and he doesn't really sound like anyone else in the game right now...which again is a breath of fresh air.

So be sure to dowload the mixtape and check it out [More Songs About Girls]

Oh and did I mention Rockie Evans is kind of fine? Well umerumm yeah...Rocki is def a looker.

This dude is going to blow-up-tuate, and when he does think of me and this blog. Thanks.

Photo Source(s)* ThisIsRnB.com & 2dopeboyz.com

Check Rocki out on Myspace & Twitter!
www.myspace.com/rockievans
www.twitter.com/rockievans

www.youtube.com/ladyandatramp 

[Fantastic]