Reality Television: Good Or Bad For Society

   In my opinion, most of the shows that are being churned out by the entertainment networks are having a detrimental affect on the youth of America and other countries. From shows like Teen Mom, that give young mothers incentives and rewards for their bad judgment, to shows like Jersey Shore which glorify stupidity and alcoholism with an unabashedness that is quite alarming.
  Other shows like the Real Houswives franchise encourage otherwise unnoteworthy, to bicker and fight to their hearts content. This gives a bad representation and reputation to certain groups and cements into people's minds certain harmful stereotypes.
    On the plus side, there are some reality shows aimed at uplifting its viewers. Some that I would recommend are those aimed at finding great artists and TI's new family oriented series TI and Tiny: A Family Hustle. It might be hard to wade through the filth and grime that is reality television, but you may be rewarded for your troubles with a true diamond in the rough.

When Will Dr Dre Release Detox?

So if you are a fan of Dr Dre like I am, you know that the Detox album was supposed to have been released 10 years ago. I am really hoping that Dre will take a second from promoting his headphones and other such items and get back in the studio.
Tracks that were supposedly off of the album were leaked causing Dre to feel the need to put a stop to the production and completion of his album.
I am rooting for Dr. Dre to complete his album. Stranger things have happened.

Eminem Takes On Yelawolf

In the past 5 years we have seen many attempts to create a rap persona that closely resembles that of Mr Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady aka Eminem. From the ill-conceived Asher Roth character with his feeble ode to college life, to other lesser known acts that have faded into obscurity, it is apparent that Marshall’s shoes will be extremely hard to fill. Enter Yelawolf, aka Michael Atha. This hip hopn artist mad a name for himself with his lyrical ability being featured on Big Boi’s latest album. He was born in Alabama and combines Eminem’s lyrical mastery with his own touch of southern swag. Recently he was signed to a division of the Shady Records company. This is exciting because we all can see that Slim is schooling this newcomer on the wayss of maintaining a successful career. I cannot wait to see what collaboration arise from the two joining forces

The Future Of Flying Lotus

If you have never heard of this artist, I suggest you check him out. His song entitled 'Baggage Room' was featured on an Adult Swim commercial and if you've never heard of Adult Swim, bow your head in shame. Flying Lotus is in my opinion, one of the greatest producers of music of his time. He combines a Dj Priemer like a ability to find the perfect musical samples, with his own unique twist. He has a very futuristic and new age sound that seems to draw you in while listening. I'm wonder if any hip hop artists will utililize this underrated talent virtually hidden from the lucrative mainstream. I think that it could turn out to be a very mutually beneficial endeavor for all parties involved, but what do I know, I just rate music and art.

Is Tom Cruise Too Old For Action Movies?

     This is the fourth installment of the espionage thriller series and sure to be the most explosive. Mission Impossble 4 has been doing extremely well in the box office, blowing away its competition. This is due to its controversial main character, Tom Cruise. This enigma of a man has been on an apparent hiatus and at the age of 50, still seems to be keeping up a good pace. Wether you love the dude or think he is weird, their is no denying his talwnt or star power. He has a string of highly acclaimed films attached to his name and can be found all over the web associated to one story or another. One thing is very clear about the MI4 star, he is a thrill seeking adrenaline junkie who has a strong urge to literally go out on a limb and complete his own stunts. It has been said that Tom Cruise declined the use of a stunt double for most of the action sequences of this film, opting to instead complete them himself. This is quite an impressive feat co sideromg the stars age. I do plan on going out and supporting this film if only for the fact that I grew up on the Mission Impossible fanchise and would feel left out if I were to miss the theater showing of such a widely popular cinematic event. Ill see you at the movie theate.

Adele Made Strides In 2011

   This powerhouse from the UK blazed onto the music scene in 2008 with her hit single Chasing Pavement. She became an American superstar, gaining noteriety the world over. Fast forward three and a half years and Adele is still making chart topping hits. From her catchy Rolling In The Deep number to her newest hit Someone Like You, this artist seems to have the success formula down. At the same time, she comes across as a real person and. Not a figment of Hollywood's imagination. She has been quoted as being shy on stage, so much so in fact that during some performances, she has been known to have the lights not facing the crowd. This is due to the rumored fact that large crowd's intimidate her. While some might find this to be a character vice, I'm sure the vast majority of us find it a way to humanize a character some might find larger than life.Recent reports indicate that Adele is highly favored by fans and critics alike. She is a very soulful singer and besides her insecurities manages to have a unique and powerful stage presence. I see nothing but greatness on the horizon for this young singer and look forward to her future success and achievements.

Jay Electronica...Best Rapper Alive?

Jay Electronica, born Timothy Elpadaro Thedfor, is a highly talented hip hop emcee from New Orleans. He was born on September 19, 1976.  "Perhaps one of the most highly acclaimed rappers of the 2000s, Jay Electronica first gained significant attention after the release of the musical composition Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge), made available on a MySpace page in 2007. It is nine continuous minutes of music, without drums, built from Jon Brion's soundtrack to the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In late 2009 he released two songs, both produced by Just Blaze, "Exhibit A (Transformations)" and "Exhibit C" the latter of which won won a Sucker Free Summit Award for Instant Classic. On November 12, 2010, it was announced Jay Electronica had become an official member of Jay-Z's Roc Nation record label.---wikipedia.org
  A lot of his fans (me included) have been wondering when Jay will be dropping an entire album considering the fact that he has
such a strong internet presence. I haven't heard any recent new about an album release date, although in his highly acclaimed Just Blaze produced single, he mentioned that a number of high profile rappers and producers were waiting for him to drop his verses for the anticipated album. I am almost literally chomping at the bit waiting for this sure to be masterpiece and I will keep you posted on any upcoming news.