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U.L.O…… 4 Cool People
Hello everybody these are 4 people who are cool…..really cool check em out!!
Marsha-Marsha-Marsha
…….she is so cool you have to say her name 3 times Marsha “The Songstress”Ambrosius, she was one half of the funky duo Floetry……notice I said was…..the group reportedly broke up sometime ago, but Marsha continues to move forward….she is one of the best kept secrets in the music industry……..her credits include singing and writing songs with artist such as Macy Gray,Alicia Keys,Jazmine Sullivan,Outkast, Jamie Foxx,Justin Timberlake…..and even the great one Micheal Jackson…..that was her voice on Butterflies…..actually it was her song Mike liked it and wanted to use it and the rest is history, be on the look-out for her new album coming out hopefully really soon……
The Magnificent
…….he is the hottest rapper in the game right now his name Rick Ross…..it kind of just rolls of the tongue….Rick Ross…Mr. Ross has no doubt the best rap album of the summer, and if you talk to some hip-hop fans they will say his latest album “Deeper than Rap” is a classic……I have to agree….it’s the only rap album I have really enjoyed this summer, actually it’s probably going to end up as best rap-album of the year….Ross is very gifted when it comes to lyrics and clever metaphors….and some good beats don’t hurt either….if you are a fan of rap then this is definitely an album you need in your collection…..
A splash of Color
……David Bromstad is his name and color is his game…….he is the host of HGTV’s “Color Splash”…….this guy is very talented and in my opinion has the best show on HGTV, he has a knack for putting together some really incredible vibrant designs…..Mr. Bromstad is an artist, and he displays his talents by creating original art-work for each episode, whether it’s a table with 5 legs or a huge mural of a goose, he knows how to make it blend in and stand out!!…I wish he would re-do my place….
Hello Family
………some would say he is single handily keeping radio alive…..grown folk topics and grown folk conversations that is what you will find on “The Micheal Baisden Radio Show”…..he keeps his audience on their toes with his quick witt and his brash style of comedy……his sidekick Mike Willboughn will leave you in stitches, they are a match made in radio heaven….Mr. Baisden is also a very talented and successful writer, he has several popular books, and two of them have been turned into stage plays….eventually they will no doubt hit the big-screen one day….wait there’s more he is also a host of a late night talk show on the TV-One Network……it’s self-titled…. and I have to say I have even enjoyed watching the re-runs because the topic of conversation is always provocative, and the musical guest are always very special!
Toast 2 the Cool
♥written & posted by J. Riggs 7-21-09♥
Can someone please tell Beyonce’ to stop shaking her ass & ta’ta’s ….just for a minute
Okay alright …it’s time… hey Beyonce’ we know you’re great you can do all these wonderful things,we digg ya music and your movies…Obsessed was a cool movie!….but ya know its time to tone it down a little, we all know you can work it and shake it and even break it down, but do you have to break it down all the time,come on give the little girls some breathing room…..rap music already has today’s young girls trying to learn the latest lil ‘nasty dance these guys are pushing on us….so I’m saying to you you’re at the top we all know that ……maybe you could tone down the sexuality,my daughter and I both luv ya, and we enjoy watching you’re videos ,but it’s getting harder (wrong choice of words)….it’s getting more difficult to watch your great videos…..I know you give it you’re all in every single thing you do…….that’s great!!…but I don’t want Jae’Den (that’s my daughter she’s 9) feeling that she has to use or explore her sexual side to enjoy videos & music…..so could ya tone it down a little bit…….please
♥written & posted by J.Riggs 7-11-09♥
Cutt-N-Up
Hello everybody this post is dedicated to my favorite barbershop/salon …….it’s called “Cutt-N-Up” and it’s located here in Renton,Wa…….I must say that this place is one of the coolest places to get your hair done….why?……well the staff is very joyful and pleasant and there is is always a hot topic being discussed,you never know what’s being talked about when you walk in those doors!
Owner & Stylist
Felicia the owner of Cutt-N-Up she has been doing hair for over 12 years now,she finds the business challenging yet rewarding because of her loyal customers…..her mother lead her into the hair styling business and she has flourished in the business ever since….she loves to cut & color and create beautiful styles for her customers!
Don O.G
O.G. they call him that because he is the Original Gangsta of the shop, he finds that the business has stayed the same only the hairstyles have changed,usually gets the older gentlemen because they are more comfortable with him,but he also gets his fair share of young guys in his chair…..he is a great source for stories, if you have a barbershop you need these kind of cats to hip the young folks!
Tatum
Tatum hair brading extraordinaire,she will hook you up with braids,fades, lines,& designs, she has spent 6 years in the shop and considers herself a trendsetter when it comes to hair braiding, I ‘ve seen some of her work and I have to say it’s really artwork the way she braids hair!
Kyle
Kyle a real down to earth brother,he’s been cuttin hair since 1990, he gets his inspiration by staying up on the latest fashions and trends by watching entertainment stars & athletes,and of course his clients…Kyle has a cool funny witt about himself,you will definitely be entertained when you take a seat in his chair!
Dominique
Domo short for Dominique at the time of this photo shoot she was celebrating her 11 year anniversary of hairstyling!!…she stays up on the latest trends & styles by talking with her clients,she does all types of styles but her most challenging is a full hair of sewn in weave…….usually takes up to 90 minutes to complete….but she has the patience to complete your design.
Tobb
Tobb, this is my personal hairstylist, I’ve been going to him for about 6 years now …….i have to say it’s hard to find a good barber and when you do you want to stick with them,Tobb has been cuttin’ heads for 8 years now…..he stays up on current fashion trends and says the Mo-hawk is a popular hairstyle for young men now…….he has also had the pleasure of cutting the hair of NFL Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon!! …..Tobb also cuts a variety of Seattle Seahawks, so the next time you see a nice clean cut Seahawk Tobb probaly did it…..he says “Hopefully one day my goal is to own my own shop and help young men understand the quality of life,and also help them realize that you get more out of a barbershop than just a haircut!!
Cutt-N-Up located at 140 Rainier Ave. S. Suite 1 (425) 271-4614
Felicia workin it!!
Don O.G chillin
Alex crafting another style
Tatum laying the hair down
Domo hooking up the curls for Mrs. Bailey
Tobb doin work!!
Toast to Cutt-N-Up
10 Things I learned about Shalamar!!
Finally the TV One special about the group Shalamar aired, and I have to say I learned some interesting things about the group……..
10. Shalamar started off with just having session singers from LA
9.They went through a phase where they were known as just a Disco group
8.Howard Hewitt was the 3rd lead singer, eventually there would be a 4th
7.Jeffery Daniels created the Backslide (AKA the Moonwalk)
6.Howard Hewitt & Jody Watley just never really hit it off, Jody felt disrespected most of the time
5.Shalamar was huge overseas, actually sold out Wembely Stadium in the U.K.
4.Howard Hewett had a huge ego
3.Jeffery Daniels and Jody Watley actually dated
2.Jody Watley felt pressure from the group to not have her first child
1.There will probably never be a Shalamar re-union
Toast 2 Shalamar!!
GM stands for German Magic??
Hey check out this cool clip about German auto maker VW very interesting!
Toast 2 German Engineering
Shalamar the unsung story…..
Hey make sure you tune in or set your DVR, for Shalamar on “Unsung” June 21 on TV ONE check your tv listings for the proper time……..I can’t wait to hear what Jody Wately has to say, she still makes good music!!
Toast 2 Shalamar
U.L.O Thank You Letter II
Young King
…………sometimes in life you have to say thanks while people are still here to accept our thanks……..I want to say thank you to B.B. King
Dear B.B. King
Thank you, for sharing your incredible talent with the world,when it comes to Blues or excuse me…”The Blues”… the first person to come to mind is you, it’s funny because I actually didn’t like your music as a child (keep in mind I was a child) I always felt that it was grown up music, that’s what the adults play, but as I got older and really started to understand music and appreciate musicianship I really started to understand what you and other blues musicians were talking about, it actually opened me up to a new genre of music, even though it has always been there for me I just didn’t pick it up, but when I really think about it, I just wasn’t ready for “The Blues”. I was shocked when I found out your hit song “The Thrill is Gone” was actually a hit way back in 1951,but you put your stamp on that song forever making it yours. Mr B.B. King we thank you for sharing your special gift with us…..tell Lucille we said hi & thanks.
Toast 2 BB King and Lucille
♥written & posted by J.Riggs 5-28-09♥
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._B._King
U.L.O Thank You Letter
- Classic
….sometimes in life you have to say thanks while people are still here to accept your thanks…….I want to say thank you to Lena Horne
Dear Lena Horne,
Hey hope all is well, I just wanted to say I wasn’t alive to experience your breakthrough in Hollywood, but I really admire the spirit and determination you have, these young women off today can really learn something from your experiences. I feel sad that you were blacklisted in the 50′s, and that MGM didn’t have the courage to cast you in more movies, I feel the world has been robbed, but the work you have out is considered classic in my book. One of my favorite movies of yours is “Death of a Gunfighter” interesting movie,we can’t forget about “The Wiz”, your special appearances on The Cosby Show, Different World, and even Sesame Street will go down as classic moments in television history.
Toast to Lena Horne
U.L.O Random Thoughts
……….These are some of the thoughts that went through my head during the course of a day…….or a week
….. I hate flip-flops……..”Damn” I love that Breaking Bad show on AMC……Oooh Sushi sounds good….Why is it getting so hard to find clothes that fit right…..maybe I’m getting fat?….where the hell is Chris Tucker…why do people in Seattle loose their minds when it hits 60 degrees… or higher….how come there is no button for degree on my keyboard….Terminator Salvation kind of sucked….oohh this Sushi is tasty….”Damn” I love The Game (tv show) not the rapper….he ‘s cool though……why is Wheel of Fortune still on TV…..is that Vanna White……what ever happened to Stoney Jackson…..i want a motor scooter….oohh is it okay to eat 3 day old sushi…damn I miss Rick James
Toast to Sushi & Rick
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