We Need To Get This Movie In Theatres: Mooz-lum

Yesterday I was on facebook adn I came across and ad for a movie and I said hmm lets see and I all i have to say is this the trailer is RTLOHOPHYTEOYHLOY so in other words the trailer is soo amazing and the movie looks beautiful. With actors such as Danny Glover, Evan Ross, and Nia Long (tell me when was the last time you saw her acting) I feel like this movie is going to be one to remember. Basically the whole premise of the movie is about a muslim boy named Tyrique (Evan Ross) going through the ups and downs post 9/11.  Not the best direction but honestly the trailer is the bomb diggity you should check it out. Also please support and demand this movie in your local theatre its about time that we have a movie like this that makes us tolerant of all people we are in the 21st century and people are still ignorant!

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ACA's One Mic

As yu all know I am a student at McMaster Univeristy and I am apart of the African Caribbean Association (ACA). I am here to to tell you about ACA's One Mic that will be going down Oct 14th at Stonewall Bar & Grill with the show beginning at 7pm. Entrance fee is $5 and if you got a ACA Membership you get $2 off ! Hope To See Y'all There! Click on the link above to go to the event and confirm your attendance !

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P.S.: This event is in Hamilton, ON, Canada!

Hair2Inc & Simone Finch

Hello Everybody I Have A Hairdresser by the name of Simone Finch and I love her like family like I seriously love her to death. She has done me up so proper over the one year that I have known her and trust me being in school in Hamilton and not having her at access when I want is a hassle. But from Chiggy's Touch to Hair2Inc. which is an uber fab Hair Salon I have a crush on the owner (celeb stylist Adrian Carew) I'm glad Simone is there it justs fit her. But enough of my undying love for Simone I'm here to tell y'all about her offer going on at Hair2Inc.





Here is Some of Her Work:

DJ Lissa Monet

Simone On Location @ Photoshoot

And There Is Your Favourite Blogger/Interviewer

LaceFront Wig Applied The Correct Way 

Look @ Those Layers

Fashion Blogger, Designer, && My Big Head Cousin Vashtie

New Track Download: Voodoo x Andrea Lewis

Hey Everyone I Am Here To Tell You Guys To Download The New Track From Miss Andrea Lewis (Cadet Kelly, Degrassi, Those Girls Are Wild). This track is definetely a banger and this girl can SAAAANNNGGG not sing SAAANNNGGG! I could go on about this song but I think I will let the track do the talking. Support Home Grown Talent. Click On The Picture To Download!

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You Don't Know What You Got Til Its Gone

I want to write this post without shedding a tear but by the time I am done one will roll from my eye. . .

Today is the anniversary of the man, the myth, and the legend Tupac "2pac" Amaru Shakur death in Las Vegas, Nevada after dying from the injuries he sustained. Tupac has influenced all of us at one point of our lives, I personally think he is the only rapper that most parents would allow their kids to listen to (minus the curses) he spoke alot of truth and didn't hold any punches. And its mind-blogging to me how 14 years could have possibly past and nothing has been done to solve this crime, this is more than a black man dead, but an amazing soul and a highly articulate human being taken away from the world. I was about 6 or 7 years old when he died, but I will tell you when he died I knew things wouldn't be the same and trust me it hasn't been. There are only a few gems that come into our lives and bring something new and he was one of them. Til this day I am heartbroken because the reality is that we will never have another Tupac. Yes he was troubled soul, but he was taken away too early and didnt have the time to mature and grow. Like they say some people are blessed enough to have a mission they must complete that will bring an infinite impact, but must leave when their mission is complete. From his beautiful smile, to his charismatic lyrics, and amazing acting skills, Tupac Amaru Shakur will never be forgotten. We love you && we miss you. #THUGLIFE

"When Will The Violence Cease When Your Troops Stop Shooting Niggas Down In The Street"

"A Quiet Spot For You To Do Me In The Dark/Now That Its Passion Hold Me Tight Don't Need Lights I Can See You By The Moonlight" [Note: This Song Gives Me Chills, Oh Maan]

"Say What Yu Say But Give Me That Bomb Beat From Dre && Let Me Serenade The Streets of L.A."

May His Soul Rest In Paradise Otherwise Known As "Thugz Mansion" 

Tupac "2pac" Amaru Shakur June 16, 1971-September 13th, 1996

It Was Only Nine Years Ago . . .

Today is the 9 year anniversary of 9/11, the day that changed all of our lives forever. I will never forget this day because I had just started my new elementary school and I was already scared about starting school and this tragedy didn't make it any better. But I will say in that day we seen a lot of human compassion and people get off their high horse to not only think about others but to feel and dispell emotion. Its sad that many of times it takes tragedy to bring us together, but sometimes thats what has to happen. Although in that month we were all brought closer together, muslims were driven away because of ignorance and prejudice. It has been nine years and to be hnest nothing has really changed, but this isn't a post to bash anybody but to remember those who were lost, whether they were inside the twin towers, on the planes, or were brave fire fighters and police officers attending to the call of duty. Rest in Paradise to all of you and we are praying for all of your families.

Reema Major & Willow Smith: These Young Girls Are Here To Destroy && Conquer

1. Reema Major

I was showing my boy about this young girl she is a beaaassst! Mind you she is only 15 years old and she is already rapping circles around some of these men out here. This girl is DEFINETLY more than a talent she is GOD-GIFTED! With the release of her mixtape Youngest in Charge that dropped last fall along with her being feature on the single Swagberry Look with JJ Money tearing up the clubs out for this young girl because I think with a few more years and a little more growth and grooming she is going to crush alot of these rappers. [Note I didn't say female rappers, thats how talented I think she is]

2. Willow Smith

Seriously, I think when two talented people come together and have kids, their kids have no choice but to be great and surpass their parents. And that is how I feel when it comes to the Smith kids, Jada and Will have created some amazingly talented children, first Jaden, now Willow who is currently sign to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation. Her single "Whip My Hair" that has leaked is a banger I must say, for a nine year old she has a bright future ahead of her and with the great parents that she has it will be Sky's The Limit.

Everything Is A Vessel, It All Depends On How It Is Used

Disclaimer: If You Don't Have An Open Mind or If Youtube Is Your Only Source of Education This Post Is Not For You. . .Let's Begin

I will start by saying this I want to work in the music industry and I want to be a black female mogul. Now with that being said let us talk about all the recent success that rap has had, but with anybody that is doing good (I find it especially with black musical artists) when they reach a certain point of success it can't be credited to them or they will be bashed for it. In terms of rap music it has gone through many battles including between the years of 1992-1995 where rap music was being put under microscope and being banned and what have you. Now lets fast forward the times, one of the biggest acts of our time, Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce and anybody that seems to be associated with them is a. . . . . .#drumrollplease. . . .a devil worshipper/illuminati/freemason. Now before everybody starts talking crazy, has anybody sat there and thought for a second about these accusations?

I'm going to start by saying, "He who is without sin, may cast the first stone", now tell me what you think that means. Many of us will run around saying "only God can judge me" and will rip apart people for judging a person without knowing them, but as soon as someone wants to call somebody a devil worshipper we are all for it. For the Christians that are quick to bash somebody about being a devil worshipper, why are you not as quick to talk to these people and get to know them or even try to figure out why people are willing to essentially "sell their souls" to have a life of riches and fame. Not to mention as a Christian why are you looking so intently for evil, if anything you need to be looking for the good and trying to find another way to love. And let us not forget at the end of the day you need to treat people the way you want to be treated therefore accusing someone or implying about something that you have no idea about is not only of poor judgement but of poor character as well.

As for the secular people that only like to call on God when someone is called a devil worshipper I would like to say Thank the Lord you people are not reverends in the pulpit because it is people like you that make me go, "are you serious right now?". Where the hell do some of you get off wanting to call someone a devil worshipper and crucify them but will still be having pre-marital sex, drinking, be at the club every week etc etc etc. Now that statement is not to point fingers at people but this is to offer a different perspective as to how people see things. You can't possibly be trying to call someone a devil worshipper or some type of secret society, but yet you are basically doing the devil's will. You guys are what I would like to call Sunday Christians, I would explain but i think it is pretty self explanatory.

This foolishness with the all seeing eye and blah blah did anybody know that some of it is egyptian mythology and beliefs, so if someone decides to take certain aspects of it and change the meaning and representation obviously people are going to think certain way of it. Even know with the Power video by Kanye West alot of people are saying there are free mason symbols, but has anybody ever stopped to listen to the words of the song and correlate it with the video itself (No I didn't think so). And let me not forget that the music video consists of different paintings that had particular representations to the message he was trying to convey. But yet many of us are so quick to be suckered in by what any self righteous youtuber or conspiracy theorist is willing to say. Sometimes I feel for such a technological generation we are a bunch of heediots, because lets put into consideration that this may be all a distraction, so that when our government officials are doing reckless shit we are too distracted by trivial nonsense that we are not seeing what the real problem is. Some people need to read up on Karl Marx and his Manifesto as well as to read George Orwell's 1984 instead of crediting youtube videos and ridiculous sites as credible information.

To wrap up this post I would like to end of by saying that this type of irrational thinking is not good because you can not believe any and everything you hear or see, with everything you have to take it with a grain of salt. This is exactly like the salem witch hunts back in the day people would be accused of being a witch (whether it was true or not) and then would be burned at the stake or if the accused were able to get away they would obviously have to leave town. This is soo dangerous in the means that nobody is safe and unless someone is willing to try and think for themselves this shit will never end. Shoot me for being so optimistic, but I don't think anything is virtually evil but I do believe everything is a vessel therefore depending on how it is used is what will make the difference.

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Introducing: Anthony Bishop a.k.a. Tony Buzin

No Introduction. . .Ladies && Gentleman Tony Buzin ! [Remember The Name]



"Burn These Niggas Like A Blunt And Flick Them Off Like Roaches"

Whatever Happened To New York Rap?

Disclaimer: This Ain't A Diss Post, Its A Real Post

Ok people let's be real its been a minute since we heard a bumping tune or something new out of New York or anywhere in the East Coast for that matter and it is kind of disappointing. Not to say that I hate southern rap but let's be honest some of the shit that comes out of the South is very. . .ummm. . .hmmm. . .not always pleasing to my ears and comes off as very reptitive. Literally I feel like the only thing that I hear come out of New York is Jay-Z, so if you had any qualms about Jigga being the King of New York this is the time where I feel that he is carrying the city on his back. But moving along, I think the lack of NY rap is a very big problem because it serves as a balance in terms of the genre. But there are two reasons as to why I think that NY rap is in a serious decline and here goes:

1. The Lack of Ability To Adapt

Yes we all know that NYC more specifically the Bronx is the birthplace of rap and that it belongs to New York etc etc. But at the same time it seems as if they feel that they dont have to adapt to anything or change things because most people feel that because rap was originated in NYC there is no need to adapt to anything or to switch it up or maybe sometimes grow up. OR if there is someone who wants to adapt they do a terrible terrible terrible job example: Ron Browz ! [Lawd that was a disaster]

2. There Is No Unity
OK let's be honest the last time we seen a unity record with all New York natives was when Ja Rule put out the record New York and even then it started problems because 50 Cent wanted to bring his highschool shit! And before that the last project was the QB collaboration, [Oochie Wally was the tuneeee!] and that says alot because the time period between these two collaborative efforts is quite the stretch. And then people wonder why they are not ruling the airwaves as they should

and last but surely not least

3. With Too Many Heavyweights There Are Too Many Egos
Yea I said it! Some of the rappers that we all love and adore are way too into themselves to realize that HEY! the music business and the future of rap is bigger than what YOU want and what YOU need or how YOU FEEL you should be treated or your legacy. This is more than trying to be the King of New York or the East Coast or whatever, people need to get it together and bring that good old music back and show why they are the heavyweights.

As you can see I am a fan of real hip hop not to say that there arent any good south rappers because trust me there are rappers like Andre 3000, Jay Electronica, J.Cole, Big Boi, etc that would rap circles around some people. But nonetheless the re-emergence of New York rap is sooo needed right now, especially with the new wave of coke sniffin' based dougie hittin' pretty boy swaggers. #YIKES !

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Jaea Magazine: Eyy The Fourth Issue Is Here

Public Service Announcement:

The Summer Issue of Jaea Magazine Issue Is Here On The Cover Is Mr. Jonny Roxx

Jaea Magazine && But Hold That Thought Meets Summer Jam Canada

All I am going to say is that this past weekend has been something to remember and will be something that I will always remember. Life works in very crazy ways and so when you are blessed with opportunities you handle it with great responsibility. I'm ready for the world! Jaea Magazine Is The Team, But Hold That Thought Is The Blog !










More To Come Folks :)

Jaea Was There & But Hold That Thought: Designer's Closet

So on Friday I was at Designer's Closet and I must say it was quite the fashion show a lot of the designers that were there were not only talented but when you looked at their stuff you know they wanted it. Beaucoup was also in the building so you know I had to show love. #LetsGetIt #TorontoTalent

Here Are Some Photos:

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Its More Than A Birthday

It's my birthday today and I would like to say that although I am not totally ecstatic to be 20 years old I am extremely grateful for being able to live another year. I would like to say that in one year a lot has happened to me some good some bad and I am grateful for the experiences that I have gone through not to mention the people that I have grown up and I have met. I have learned to embrace whatever life throws my way because at the end of the day I am blessed no matter how hard it can get. There has been alot of older mentors and friends that have come into my life that I am soo grateful for that I wouldn't change anything for the world. Thanks to everybody that had made a positive impact on my life: my friends, my family and my mentors. I don't have enough words to express to you that at 20 years of age I am living a life that some people will never grasp nor understand but I'm glad I had people in my corner backing me up. This is not a happy birthday to me this is a celebration of the people who have contributed to the 20 years of life I have lived so far.

Thank You,
Vanessa Naadu Yaya Adams

Gone Too Soon: Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson August 29 1958-June 25th 2009

Its been a year later and it still seems unreal I never thought I would shed a tear over a celebrity but honestly it happened. Michael Jackson is one of the greatest entertainers of all time not to mention he was a wonderful human being with all his humanitarian efforts. In the back of our minds we all thought this man would live forever and be a reminder to the generations that come after us. Although he is gone in the physical form his spirit will live forever and ever. We love you and we miss you Michael, I hope you are keeping the big man upstairs entertained.

Poetry Corner: First Name, Rhythm, Last Name, Blues

It Was Something About The Way His Voice Caressed My Ears
I Knew He Would Cast Out My Inhibitions && Fears
First Name Rhythm, Last Name Blues
Candy Rain Beating Against My Window Pane
He Softly Sings To Me 'Say My Name'
First Name Rhythm, Last Name Blues
Killing Me Softly With Your Words of Love
Or Is It Lust? Either Way It's Never Too Much
They Ask Who You Are && I Gently Reply
First Name Rhythm, Last Name Blues
Arouse Me With Your Harmonies
Touch Me With Your Lines
You Say You Have Four Minutes
Then Give Me All Your Time
When Your Gone The Case Is That Im Missing You
But I'm Not The Only One, I Know The Others Call Too
First Name Rhythm, Last Name Blues

Music Spotlight: DeShay Grey

I actually had a chance to talk to DeShay for Jaea  Magazine and interview him for segment call "On The Come Up" his mixtape dropped about a week or two ago and I am sold. He is honestly a good artist and I am telling you over time he will not only show and prove but I can see him doing a lot of big things. Its the potential that you see now that makes the artist as to who he will be in the future. His mixtape "One Way Up" is honestly worth the listen to download click on the mixtape cover. Look out for DeShay Grey in a neighbourhood near you folks. Follow him on twitter @DeShayGrey

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#Pause. . .Wildin #2

When I seen this video I didn't know what to say to myself other than if I were his girlfriend I would've broken up with his ass at that moment. I hate it when grown women and men scream over Michael Jackson (R.I.P.) although he was the most talented and HUMBLE human being on the face of this planet. This dude right here needs to get mollywoped for this tom foolery.

PAUSE: So you came from New Jersey to New York to come see Drake #meh that's a bit of pass. I'm not gonna talk about how he needs to cut his hair with all that damn hair on his head

WILDIN': OMG did this fool just start crying ! Honestly I hate the word no homo but if I were him I would've used it to save whatever dignity I had left.

The revolution is now being televised: A new breed of female


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J. Cole -- Who Dat ?! Who Dat?!

I Love Me Some J.Cole Check Out Who Dat

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Twitter Beef Is For Lames

Bird Ass Peeps I Don't Mean To Ruffle Your Feathers

Twitter in concept is probably not the most complex concept in terms of social networking but its quite revolutionary in the sense that it offers more of an intimate connection with friends, family, and even celebrities. Believe me people 140 characters go along way but at the same time I have seen 140 characters turn into a full ledge battle royal on the internet. Since I have been on twitter I have seen local Toronto yutes go at it [mainly girls], celebrities get at fans [Wale v. haters], and our own Toronto artists [Page vs. Drake (and their associates)]. As entertaining as these things maybe has anybody ever thought about this interesting concept called:

CREDIBILITY  

Think about it I'm sorry I have a problem believing people are real, the validity of the story, or even you as a person. I don't know maybe the way I grew up is a bit different but I don't think it is necessary to take your beef to the internet because at the end of the day it only makes and the person look stupid as shit. It actually frightens me how someone can call another person an e-thug and you are fighting back with them on the internet. The shit is soo unreal not to mention I think making threats is not even a good look like do people forget that law enforcements LIVE on the internet and social networking sites. [Yu guys are basically dry snitching on yourselves] If anything were to ever happen to the person you were threatening I guarantee they will be knocking down your door first. #justsayin Not only that it only breeds unnecessary tom foolery.

At the end of the day fighting on a social network when you know you are using it to come in contact with other people that might further career and you are acting like a total arse it totally defeats the purpose of what you are doing. In this life its the people that you don't know that see everything and they are the ones that hold the most power so when people are acting like they have no sense, it will hurt you in the end. At the end of the day social networking sites are suppose to be fun. But when used to fight with someone you look like a complete fool no matter if your are in the wrong or in the right.

Like Jay-Z said, 

"A Wise Man Told Me Not To Argue With Fools Cuz People From A Distant Can't Tell Who Is Who"

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