Between what you may have been dealing with personally, news of Susan G. Komen defunding Planned Parenthood and Eddie Long being “crowned” a king, it has been a LONG week! So why not end the week on a hilarious one!
For the past week, the Ratchet Girl Anthem has been circulating the internet. The video is a hot mess, but so hilarious it is sure to put you in a good mood!
These guy do this way too well! SHE RATCHET!
Happy Friday! 
If you don’t have the Talk That Talk album by now, I’d suggest you get it. I have listened to it non-stop for the past three weeks! So of course I was excited to find out this morning that Rihanna dropped a new video for her second single “You Da One.”
In the black and white video, Rihanna shows off her sex appeal (which isn’t heard for her to do) in a blonde wig, fishnets and a body suit. It’s definitely more simplistic than her “We Found Love” video but artistic none the less.
Check it out!
“Damn Bey. This is the “how to keep your man” tutorial LOL” – @ILuvKaraoke
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J. Cole released a video one of his most emotional songs on his album, “Lost Ones.” The video was shot in 2008 when all J. Cole had was a “Dollar and a Dream.” The video (and song) sheds light on what a man and women go through when dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. The video is very emotional and I’m sure there are a lot of people that can relate to this song.
“With just a Dollar and a Dream, this video was shot in 2008 before I even had a record deal. 3 years later, watching it still gives me the same emotions. This is dedicated to the Lost Ones.” – Jermaine Cole
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-vQ_VsTkn0&ob=av2e
I love this video and I am a huge fan of J. Cole! If you don’t have his album, you are missing out!!!! Cole World: The Sideline Story is available in stores and on iTunes. For all of my DMV folks, check out some footage of his performance at The Filmore Silver Spring here.
You all know by now that I love a video that tells a story! Rihanna did not disappoint with her newest video for “We Found Love.” The song is the first single off her upcoming album Talk That Talk. The video depicts Rihanna and her lover in an emotional, drug fueled romance. Those images really tell the story of how love can be just as addictive and destructive as drugs. Considering her romantic interest in the video played by model Dudley O’Shaughnessy rocks blonde hair for the video, many can’t help but wonder, is this video suppose to represent her old relationship with C. Breezy?
Check it out!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg00YEETFzg
Not sure if I love the song, but the video is hot! And I’m so glad she is no longer rocking that red hair!!!!
I always liked the song “Love On Top,”, but after seeing Beyonce perform this song at the MTV Video Music Awards, I fell in love with it even more! In this video, King B channels New Edition; set in an empty studio, she is featured with a group of male singers/dancers. The video is simple and fun. Watching it will make up want to get up and sing/dance right along with her (or maybe that’s just me every time I listen to the song)!
Check it out!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob7vObnFUJc
What do you think of the video? Since she appears to be releasing a video for every song on the album, I wonder when we can expect to see a video for “Party.” Now that is my song!
Check out Mike Bivins’ response to Beyonce’s video HERE
Tyrese teamed up with his Baby Boy co-star Taraji P. Henson for his latest video “Stay.” This is the second single off his upcoming album Open Invitation due in stores November 1st.
Tyrese hasn’t been in the music game for five years. In anticipation of his new album, he shared the following with media outlets and fans:
Here’s my “OPEN INVITATION” to you. My everything was put into this album coming November 1st. It was you who inspired me to get back in the studio and do it again. As you’ve seen from my movies -Tranformers DOTM- & -Fast Five- that have both now grossed over $ 1.7 Billion worldwide. Also I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you all went out to support my now NY Times Best Selling Book “How To Get Out Of Your Own Way” to many other great things over the last few years, the man above has been expanding my territories into many different amazing things. But rest assured, that my FIRST and ONLY LOVE is still MUSIC.
I’ve read your letters, tweets, Facebook, MySpace and emails. I’ve listened to your voice mails and more importantly, I’ve run into you in person and you’ve all wanted me to do it again… So come 11.1.11 my new album “OPEN INVITATION” will be launched globally for you to listen and feel my heart & soul that I put into the album. On this album I wanted to give you an “Open Invitation” to the clubs and the bedroom.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51mR-z80X_o
The last time Tyrese released an album was in 2006. My favorite of his is still his first album, Tyrese. You know you remember “Sweet Lady” and “Lately!!” Oh how I miss 90s music. Sigh…I’m interested to see what he’s going bring to R&B music in November.
What do you think of the new single? Am I the only one that thinks Tyrese and Taraji should date in real life?!
Musiq Soulchild released a new video for his single “Yes” from his recent album MusiqInTheMagiq. The video pays homage to those battling breast cancer.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM9fzser6RY&feature=player_embedded
Musiq is the new ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, a movement designed to further engage black women around the globe in the fight against breast cancer. Musiq will raise awareness about breast cancer so that younger women know the importance of early detection and why it’s important to pay attention to their bodies.
LOVE IT!
Directed by Hype Williams, Big Sean finally released a new video for “Marvin & Chardonnay” the hit record off his debut album Finally Famous. Love this song and it definitely should have been a bigger hit this summer! The video is reminiscent of the Kayne West & Jamie Foxx ”Gold Digger” video; it features a lot of women and bright colors. Big Sean’s mentor Kanye West and Roscoe Dash are also featured in the video.
Check it out!
Beyonce recently shot a video for her favorite song “1+1” from her new album 4. According to Columbia, “1+1” is not an official single but it is the first of many videos which will be released to visually tell the story of 4.
This time around, she kept it simple but artistic. No choreography, no dancers and no leotards or short dresses. The video uses interesting visual to focus on the sensual side of Beyonce.
Despite other reviews, I liked the video. I thought it was beautiful. I know many expected a storyline or something more because after all, it IS Beyonce. However, due to the nature of the song and the live performances I’ve seen, I think this video is appropriate. With all of that being said, I do agree with one critique of the video though; it does look like an extended version of her Heat commercials!!
What do you think of Beyonce’s new video? Which song would you like to see a video for next?
