tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.comments2010-11-01T23:24:44.994-05:00Sister Sound OffCheekiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-58760653481061454302010-08-16T18:50:37.852-05:002010-08-16T18:50:37.852-05:00big sis WENT. IN! love the family love!
hater: th...big sis WENT. IN! love the family love!<br /><br />hater: the word used when you dont have an actual argument in a discussion. also the most overused word in the decade. <br /><br />but alas.. i agree with you.<br /><br />janet jackson doesnt have the strongest/greatest voice, but she's a phenomenal entertainer.<br />bey falls in the camp too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-43380679959768177562010-05-17T21:46:46.192-05:002010-05-17T21:46:46.192-05:00I agree. Though it sucks that we "sistas"...I agree. Though it sucks that we "sistas" automatically tick off a list of things that it could be, other than the initial thought of the emotion of .... love. That internal "cringe" that may happen concerning black-man-white-women couples happens (for me personally) because I'm hoping that none of the reasonings you listed are true and its just common interest and attraction that brought said couple together. I have personal stories of woe that can attribute to the negative stereotypes, but I can't carry that baggage around, so I LETITGO! Because of history, social and psychological reasoning, we jump to conclusions; negative conclusions! Personally, as an equal opportunity dater (simply put, I like men) we sisters really would benefit much more if we just LETITGO! Easier said than done, I know. <br /><br />On the flip side: I am dating a white man. Proximity, common interest and attraction brought us together. Weirdly, other people seem to have issue with our different ethnicities than we do, which is about the only time that we put any thought into it.Stephany E. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961311947538232085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-9215941189244447082010-02-04T05:51:48.138-06:002010-02-04T05:51:48.138-06:00Hi,
1st time checking out yr blog, and 1st time p...Hi,<br /><br />1st time checking out yr blog, and 1st time posting.<br /><br />Wow@ the anonymous poster. Reminds me of those stupid Beyonce Stans commenting on mto or bossip. Absolutely brainless to just rush out in defence of Beyonce without putting together a proper arguemnet.<br /><br />Personally i love Beyonce's tracks, they are poppy and fun. Her voice is fine, but she aint no Etta James, Chrisette Michelle or Jill Scott. I cringed when I 1st heard her version of "Kissing You" by Des'ree. It truly broke my heart when i heard her butcher that sound. <br /><br />BUT, i was impressed by her rendition of "At Last" and started thinking that if she wants people to take her seriously as a singer she needs to change the kind of songs she's recording. I thought she really sang "At Last" beautifully. I was really scared to hear it beacuse that is my song, and I hated the idea of beyonce ruining it. <br /><br />Anyway, that's my input. <br /><br />Great blog by the way.mateosmusenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-44721799703658911632010-01-21T11:04:01.957-06:002010-01-21T11:04:01.957-06:00The super-thin look comes from the fashion industr...The super-thin look comes from the fashion industry, which is run by gay men. That's where you should direct your question. The average white guy isn't chasing that look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-37303122232885560982010-01-01T21:41:27.310-06:002010-01-01T21:41:27.310-06:00Interesting post. I'll be swinging back throug...Interesting post. I'll be swinging back through to check out some more of your posts. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Check out my blog too. Thanks!<br /><br />http://up4dsn.wordpress.com/JSinhttp://up4dsn.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-70482937354060524582009-11-20T20:05:14.007-06:002009-11-20T20:05:14.007-06:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? ...Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-76233815386898246992009-11-07T11:34:17.608-06:002009-11-07T11:34:17.608-06:00@Sheera,
Thanks for commenting (no matter how lat...@Sheera,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting (no matter how late, I'm always glad to see readers participating!).<br /><br />Yes, I agree that she is a performer, as I stated in my most recent comment prior to this one (in response to anonymous). I've never seen her live, but as far as live performances on television, she does in fact give a great performance, entertainment-wise.<br /><br />And comparing her to Keri Hilson isn't fair as Keri is even less of a soul-singer. Saying she's better than a "horrid" performer, as you say, isn't really saying much about Beyonce. It doesn't take much to top a horrid singer. lol<br /><br />My whole point of this post was not to downgrade her as an entertainer. She is no doubt, that. I was just disputing the claim that she is such a great "sanger". Especially given she is getting the same accolades as true divas of the past. And that, is a no-no, IMO.Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-75657291657796874662009-11-07T07:02:29.458-06:002009-11-07T07:02:29.458-06:00I know this comment is so late but I'm just go...I know this comment is so late but I'm just going to say that I agree about her not being able to SANG. She sings perfectly fine though. Her technique and breath control are PHENOMENAL, especially in an era where Keri Hilson (who is horrid - look @ her performance on those same BET awards that you posted) <br />Beyonce's version of Ave Maria wasn't opera enough and when I first heard it I was sorely disappointed that someone let her butcher such a great song. I still listen to it though because for some annoying reason I can't find a version of it that I want on my iPod. Other than the Ave Maria thing she does what she's supposed to do: <br />1. Put on GREAT performances (if you want you can stop calling her a singer since you don't think she can sing, you can definitely call her a PERFORMER)<br />2. Sell records and<br />3. Draw crowds, despite being boring as all hell in interviewsSheera612https://www.blogger.com/profile/11257350657429983259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-89050339523249912682009-10-29T10:33:29.253-05:002009-10-29T10:33:29.253-05:00*hugs to my big sis for holding it down*
@Anonymo...*hugs to my big sis for holding it down*<br /><br />@Anonymous (funny how folks hide behind an anon name BEHIND a computer...lmao)<br /><br />My disclaimer was custom-made for commenters like you! :)<br /><br />Three things:<br /><br />1. Resorting to personal name-calling automatically deems your argument invalid. Know why? Because if Be-yawn-ce is truly as great as you think she is, you wouldn't have to stoop to non-relevant attacks in order to defend her. You either defend her singing or you don't. Calling someone else "fat" is not a valid argument to my opinion. I am only left to conclude that you don't HAVE a valid argument. <br /><br />2. Like I said in my post. Hollering and grunting does not equal a full-blown singer. I am not even a PART of the generation in which true singers were born and I know the damn difference. Folks, you need to up your standards. Beyonce is, at best, a great performer. She is not a soulful enough singer to receive the type of acclaim she does. Her voice is monotone for the most part unless she tricks you folks with all the hollering acrobatics that is NOT singing.<br /><br />3. You don't KNOW her. You are a fan. Not her savior. She doesn't need you to attack someone who DARES to think she isn't perfect. She has her mother, family, and friends for that. You will never mean as much to her as she seems to mean to you. Don't even sweat it so much. And also, love how you say it's "sad" that I "down a woman" and then you resort to do the same thing. Except worse. Because I didn't "down" her. I criticized. Which is most definitely my right and frankly, what she signed up for as a public persona. Badda bing.<br /><br />In the words of the illustrious Willy Wonka, "I said, GOOD DAY!". Oh, also, sit the hell down somewhere. You need it.Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-86715279854450072132009-10-29T09:06:18.863-05:002009-10-29T09:06:18.863-05:00Anonymous said...
Sad what a musty fat black bitc...Anonymous said... <br />Sad what a musty fat black bitch will go through to down a woman at the top of the world. You have horrible ears if you think her voice is average. Professionals who review music all the time and listen to her LIVE beg to differ with your fat ass. You need to get a lapband and shut the fuck up cunt.<br /><br />sincerely,<br />bish<br /><br />Dear BITCH, oh you say "bish" and small letters as appropriate!<br /><br />First, our blog does not accept the use of of such abuse of either the authors or our contributors. We are here to have meaningful, MATURE discussion so I suggest you participate in a blog more befitting your class. BUT, since you went there...........<br /><br />First, I think it necessary to point out that you posted anonymously, which automatically places you in the coward pool. I'm not sure if you are male or female (my guess would be that you are a female in a male's body)<br /> black or white (I'd guess white by your lame ass use of the word "cunt")or just black in a white body. <br />Your reference to my sister as a fat bitch...well, number one, she is not and if you're a white MF you should know by now, that black women don't subscribe to the waif look or the stick-your-finger-down-your-throat bulimic diet. However, I'll bet an ovary you're no fucking looker yourself. Got a face full of acne don't you? My sister is pretty (no eighty pounds of make-up that requires four hours of application and no weave). And she probably makes more money NOW than you will all your pathetic life.<br /><br />I imagine you're some pathetic loser of a BOY OR LITTLE girl who spends countless hours on the internet drooling over Beyonce (who is NO FRIEND OF YOURS! SORRY TO BREAK THE NEWS THIS WAY) because you have no social life. Would you even defend your mother this strongly? You're a pathetic little insignificant person....I know you are. <br />As a person quite a bit older than my sister, I can say unequivocably, that Beyonce is not a fucking "SINGER" in the true sense of the word. Now don't go and hang yourself loser, K!<br /><br />I grew up on real "SINGERS" and she would not have gotten a one-week contract when talent was the criteria and not looks or light skin. Noone is saying she's not pretty, but she's not a fucking runway model, she's a ...um...singer. If we were discussing looks, well, hands down, so pay attention moron. <br /><br />Neither my sister or I believe she sounds horrible. We simply have discussions about how the criteria for "singing" has greatly diminished since years past. And, not just concerning Beyonce, but many others. And, I just want to point out that music critics who are 23 years old don't hold much stock.<br /> Now, I'm not keeping my identity secret you coward MF...I'm Black and educated (imagine that)both outside mortar and brick and inside. You can call me if you think you got it to get with me and when you do that, I'll give you my address and you can come and see me "cause thing is"....my mother didn't raise no punks, but obviously... yours did!Chynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072915787848393621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-86904908478137300552009-10-28T21:06:34.803-05:002009-10-28T21:06:34.803-05:00Sad what a musty fat black bitch will go through t...Sad what a musty fat black bitch will go through to down a woman at the top of the world. You have horrible ears if you think her voice is average. Professionals who review music all the time and listen to her LIVE beg to differ with your fat ass. You need to get a lapband and shut the fuck up cunt.<br /><br />sincerely,<br />bishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-16064420756580133262009-10-21T15:45:42.916-05:002009-10-21T15:45:42.916-05:00@CheeKZ: Sup, e-Booski! Thanks for droppin' on...@CheeKZ: Sup, e-Booski! Thanks for droppin' on by.<br /><br />And don't worry about keeping it PG-anything. Like our intro post said...this ain't for the squeamish.<br /><br />But yeah, my sis went hard on this post. It's a topic she's wanted to write forever. We're always talking about it and I think her theory has some validity!Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-55422856068396914452009-10-21T14:54:31.848-05:002009-10-21T14:54:31.848-05:00O lord. Chyna, you hit the nail on the head with t...O lord. Chyna, you hit the nail on the head with this one. If there is one thing that black men have right is our love of proper sized women. Granted some chase big backside too often and are left with big everything. I still feel our ideal is the best the world as to offer in turns of partners.<br />Most of Black Hollywood can't even get a raise out of me with their lack of hips. Granted they have gorgeous women, but I'll take Cheekie over Halle Berry anyday. <br /><br />If there is one good thing to come from the existence of strippers and rap video models (some models) is their influence in bringing butts and curves back in play. Sometimes I watch TV or movies from the 80's and think "THAT WAS SEXY TO ME?" Lucky for me I got hooked on Sir Mix-A-Lot plus running around middle school terrorizing ....its my first comment here, I'll keep it PG-13.<br /><br />Curves and flesh have a pratical purpose in a lover... they feel better. We as humans are attracted to round shapes. The End.CHeeKZhttp://true2lifemusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-73951580688480267392009-09-25T14:16:33.770-05:002009-09-25T14:16:33.770-05:00@Selah,
Thanks for stopping on through! Yeah, I&#...@Selah,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping on through! Yeah, I'm not even gonna front that she currently resides on my iPod...she has catchy/upbeat songs perfect for workouts/dancing. But is she a <i>sanger</i> like folks keep acting like when they book her for certain gigs? Naw. lolCheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-42975805770175584252009-09-25T14:10:43.971-05:002009-09-25T14:10:43.971-05:00iConcur with this whole thang!
I mean I'm st...iConcur with this whole thang! <br /><br />I mean I'm still gon have her Get Me Bodied on my iPod playlist at the gym because it's 6 minutes long and gets me through most of my mile on the treadmill, and I'm still gon watch the Halo video to drool at Michael Ealy - however, when it comes down to it, she is not a great singer. Period. Entertainer, sure. Sanger? Naw.<br /><br />Longest Run-on Sentence EVER.Selahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225443502570540476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-47804334697060622482009-08-14T09:27:36.250-05:002009-08-14T09:27:36.250-05:00I cosign on everything that you said.
I lost res...I cosign on everything that you said. <br /><br />I lost respect for Mrs. Carter ever since she did the Pink Panther soundtrack and that horrid song "Check up on it". <br /><br />She said she didn't even like the song and it was something that she just threw together.<br /><br />What????<br /><br />How as an artist you don't put forth your best effort every time? That you just do the bare minimum to have something out there and pass as "music"?<br /><br />Fail.Shawn Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177274014332517093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-40082254703999822062009-08-14T07:07:19.655-05:002009-08-14T07:07:19.655-05:00@Marc_Ellus: Thanks! LOL @ "she still fine as...@Marc_Ellus: Thanks! LOL @ "she still fine as hell though". Ya know, I've never been "honored" to attend one of her performances, but that is one thing I've heard consistently...that she gives a great live show. I wouldn't doubt it. She always goes over the top with everything from her videos to her wardrobe. :)<br /><br />@James: Thanks for commenting, man! Yeah, she'd be Diana Ross...but probably not <i>today</i>. Maybe in the 1960s.Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-1005839847251166642009-08-13T22:26:44.272-05:002009-08-13T22:26:44.272-05:00If Beyonce was an average wholesome girl, with a c...If Beyonce was an average wholesome girl, with a cute-enough face, scrawny body, more style than substance, limited vocal range, mediocre acting skills, and couldn't pass a brown paper bag test, she'd be Diana Ross.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-29007578020616052022009-08-13T21:28:42.555-05:002009-08-13T21:28:42.555-05:00She still fine as hell though, and that's all ...She still fine as hell though, and that's all that matters. LOL! No but really, as far as her singing goes, she's pretty good, acting, progressing, but horrible. The main thing that made me a fan of her, (besides her being sexy as HELL!) was her live shows. She's an AMAZING entertainer and can give a damn good show.<br /><br />Though I am a fan of Beyonce, I agree with alot of what you said. She'll never be J. Hud or a J. Sullivan, and Jill Scott is just out of the question!<br />You're not hating, just stating how you feel and what can I do BUT respect that, right?<br /><br />Good blog!Marc_Ellushttp://www.twitter.com/Marc_Ellusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-87589054643667923372009-07-21T22:38:13.129-05:002009-07-21T22:38:13.129-05:00I agree that it is an event that will define a gen...I agree that it is an event that will define a generation. Well put.Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-26769163832985159542009-07-21T16:24:21.681-05:002009-07-21T16:24:21.681-05:00Yeah, I was in class when this happened. One of my...Yeah, I was in class when this happened. One of my classmates got a text ...then I got a text from someone else, and the class just got out of control with separate conversations. <br /><br />This is one of those events that define a generation, babe. I loved Michael Jack ...but the world wasn't that kind to him when he was alive.K. Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345153318451567247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-75296855891404362562009-07-01T08:05:32.212-05:002009-07-01T08:05:32.212-05:00I did not like The Game, so I didn't watch it....I did not like The Game, so I didn't watch it. Girlfriends was a much better show, and I thought it did well... wasn't it 5 seasons or something, Miss Cheekie?<br /><br />I don't think White people (at least most of them) intentionally skip movies with Black leads, but it's more like ...movies with White leads are their comfort zone. <br /><br />If it has a Black lead, it better damn well be a comedy if you want White people to see it. I think it's up to the next generation of actors, directors, and screenwriters to make an impact in this department, babe.K. Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345153318451567247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-72083607410620983662009-06-18T07:41:22.850-05:002009-06-18T07:41:22.850-05:00@Journey - I heard about the IMDB thing. I wouldn&...@Journey - I heard about the IMDB thing. I wouldn't put it past 'em. It's a shame when folks don't have anything better to do than knock other folks down. It really speaks volumes as to how intimidated they are of us succeeding.<br /><br />@Shawn - I forgot to mention Kelsey Grammar being the exec. producer of Girlfriends. He's also holds the same position for the tv show, The Game. Isn't it something how they won't make an effort to promote to their own when it comes to Black shows, but they'll make sure to make money off of ours?Cheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579983780582643262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-31116611213788532362009-06-18T06:33:03.343-05:002009-06-18T06:33:03.343-05:00There are only a few black lead actors that have c...There are only a few black lead actors that have crossover appeal that they can attract audiences. <br /><br />Denzel<br />Halle<br />Will<br />Maybe Queen Latifa (Secret Life of Bees, Chicago)<br /><br />There are those that tried:<br />Samuel<br />Jamie Foxx<br />Don Cheadle <br />Ice Cube (cause I don't think "we" watched Are We There/Done Yet?)<br />Martin Lawrence<br /><br />But like we said, any movie with a majority black cast falls into one of the slated categories of a "black film".<br /><br />I didn't think Obsessed was a black movie (I have a whole different review as to the quality of the lead) but the majority of "us" went to go see it. <br /><br />Cheekie, you mentioned Girlfriends, but what I always found interesting was that Kelsy Grammer (Fraiser) was the executive producer for it and another "black" show. <br /><br />That and Girlfriends was always labeled the black version of Sex in the City, but they tackled better and social issues. <br /><br />At least on Showtime/Cinemax/HBO? we have the Zhane Sex Chronicles.Shawn Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177274014332517093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6626683067545678840.post-68097870906467715502009-06-17T22:06:33.002-05:002009-06-17T22:06:33.002-05:00Apart from Tyler Perry, alot of channels are not g...Apart from Tyler Perry, alot of channels are not giving black shows a chance. TNT has become like the WB now. <br /><br />What you pointed out in your reply to Shawn is correct. It stems from Whites not really watching shows with black actors or even giving it a chance. When theres no audience theres no money. <br /><br />What I hate the most is that many whites sabotage black films. Pick any black film you consider great and google reviews of it or go to IMDB.com, and you will find the rating to be super low...umm...I wonder why? :|Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06614498723184175256noreply@blogger.com