Put Up Or Shut Up!

Today as I was skimming through various tweets on my timeline on twitter, I came across one that really hit me. One of Rev Run's many inspiring quotes stated "If you tolerate it, you lose your right to complain about it"... This struck a nerve because in a lot of cases people tend to complain about things that they allow happen to them, including myself. So today, from this day forth, I won't become upset or complain about something that I have the power to change :-) This scenario usually occurs within relationships when one partner is not satisfied with the actions of the other. NEWS FLASH! People will only do to you what you allow them to do. If you're unhappy with your partner or something that they're doing, you have the right to voice your opinion or walk away from the situation. Strength is key! You need the strength to get your point across & then you need the strength to let go if the person isn't willing to compromise for you. But if you continue to be mistreated & do absolutely nothing about it, then you're getting exactly what you deserve!

Either way it goes complaining is really whack if you ask me! Let me put it this way... It makes no sense! You're either complaining about something you can't change or something that you can change. If you can't change something, what's the use in complaining about it? It's a waste of breath. & if you can change it, either make the first step towards change or shut the fuck up & deal with it! This is my early New Years resolution... No more complaining!

Baddest Bitches In The Game

Women are some of the most precious creatures that walk the planet & very often go unnoticed & are taken for granted. But these females that I'm about to list stand out, they're bold, outspoken, fashion forward & are trendsetters. There's nothing better than an independent, strong, adventurous woman! In my opinion these are the top six baddest bitches in the game today.

Amber Rose is someone that I've grown fond of over time. She's known for wearing skin tight clothing at all times & rockin' a bald head the right way. She's a model that I never even heard of until I saw her as Kanye West's arm candy & eventually I fell in love with the two of them as an item. I know many may disagree, but I love them as a pair. Amber doesn't even really need Ye, she's a badd ass bitch with or without him.

The definition of a badd ass rocker chick is P!nk. I've been a P!nk fan since she dropped "There You Go." Her first enitre album was hip-hop, which wasn't a problem with me. But when the next album dropped she had a completely different image & her album was more along the lines of rock. I know she lost a great amount of her fan base because of the drastic change, but I followed right along. I love the new P!nk. She's such a freakin' rebel, she dances to the beat of her own drum & takes shit from no man. You've got to love her!

Kelis was definitely the first girl to scream on a track & the first to rock the hair cut known today as the "Rihanna Cut." Yes, before Rihanna even cut her hair Kelis was rockin' the sides of her head shaved & the funky up-do in the middle. & I know you all remember Kelis' first single "I Hate You So Much Right Now", where she screamed those exact words at the top of her lungs. Hmmm... it just may sound something like Beyonce's "Ring The Alarm." Kelis is a real trendsetter & sometimes doesn't get the recognition she should. This chick has no boundaries when it comes to fashion, hair styles & hair colors. Have you guys heard how much Kelis receives in child support for her & Nas' baby?! She ain't never lied when she referred to herself as a boss!

My new favorite female MC is none other than Nicki Minaj. This chick goes hard over any beat & she's real, raw & uncut. I love her New York accent & her vivacity... She's such a freakin' character! This one right here is the next best thing! I bump all of her mixtapes day & night. I'm just patiently waiting for her to drop an album. I'll be there on the first day to cop that!

Rihanna is a great artist, but I'm more intrigued with her fashion sense. She is the definiton of a Fashionista. I live everyday to see what Rihanna's going to wear, what color lipstick she's wearing, what new hair style she's going to be rocking, & ofcourse the badd ass shoes she's going to be stepping out in. Her style has evolved over the years into something so edgy & unique, I can't take my eyes off of her. You know you're a fashion icon when people try to mimic exactly what you wear... & yes, I'm guilty of this! LOL! But besides her being quite fashionable, she is a strong & brave woman, who I respect. She aims to be the best role model as possible & has made some sacrifices for that... That's what I admire most about her. Go Rih-Rih, we're all rooting for you.

Beyonce, Bee, Sasha Fierce, Mrs. Carter, The Baddest Chick in The Game... Whatever you choose to refer to her as, you can't deny her as being one of the greatest entertainers of all time. She is my all time favorite entertainer, in my eyes THEE BADDEST BITCH IN THE GAME. Fierce is exactly right! Miss Girl is a singer, song writer, actress, role model & an all around performer. Beyonce will sell out any arena & tear the house down! She cannot be compared to any other artist, males & females included. I'm just going to leave it at that because no words can do this womans talent justice.

The Wait Is Ova (Rihanna Finally Speaks Out)

I'm pretty sure that everyone in the world
witnessed Rihanna sit down with Diane Sawyer
to talk about the incident that occurred with Chris Brown for the very first time. If you didn't see it, I don't know what rock you live under, but you need to come into the light! LOL! I was pleased with the interview because in the interviews that Chris has done he wouldn't reveal anything about the situation. It was very powerful & moving. I can appreciate her opening up & going into detail about why it happened & how it made her feel. But I must say that even though I love Rihanna to death & I feel terrible about what happened to her, I still feel like she physically provoked him first. Something in me just says that she pushed Chris to his limit before he exploded. But I will say & stand by the fact that no matter what happened or why it happened, it doesn't justify what he did to her. I'm sure it was hard for Rihanna to endure this type of situation in front of the public and have to worry about all the criticism that she would have to face depending on her next move. To overcome this under the magnifying glass of the media takes a very strong person. I commend her for that.
Which brings me to what really bothers me the most. I totally respect Rihanna's decision to put an end to her & Chris' relationship & I do believe that it was the right thing to do, but in some ways I think she put an end to it for the wrong reasons. Her point was valid when she mentioned girls in abusive relationships that look up to her, but come on she's human just like you & I! Who in their right mind does something just because they see a celebrity or a public figure doing it. I don't think Rihanna or any other public figure should put themselves under so much stress trying to live up to everyone else's standards. They should do what's best for them & what makes them happy. Yes, she is indeed a role model, but a human & 21 year old young woman who has feelings & is bound to make mistakes. Anybody who follows behind anybody else's every move & does things just because the next individual does it needs to gain some morals & find a damn brain! Do I forgive Chris? Yes. Do I think what he did was right? Hell no. But in all honesty, I loved seeing these two together & in a not so sure kind of way, I wish that one day they can work it out & get back together again...

Music To My Ears

Music seems to be coming back. It's been a minute since I really fell in love with a song, music just hasn't really been doing anything for me lately. There were a few songs that were aight, but nothing that caught my ear that I felt like I wanted to listen to over & over again. But now, I'm feeling it again! One of my favorite songs out right now is by Alicia Keys, called "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart." It's just something about the beat & this new pitch she's singing in. The moment I heard it I was like "oh yes", I knew I was going to love this song. Alicia never fails me, she brings it every time.

Some might not agree with me on this one, but I'm lovin' Rihanna's new single "Russian Roulette." I must admit that it was not the type of song I was expecting from her as her first single, but I love it none the less. I figured that when she dropped her first single that it would be this hard hitting, edgy, club song... I was expecting to hear something along the lines of "Run This Town", so at first I wasn't really feeling it. I had to listen to it a few times & I realized that the track was hot even though it was a ballad. It was definitely a risk for her to put out that type of song as her first single, but I'm diggin' it. & for those of you who think that Rihanna has satanic beliefs because of this song, kick rocks! You have to go beyond the surface & have an open mind. The song is clearly a metaphor for some type of obstacle that Rihanna was facing in her life. I love this chick, her music & her swagg... Can't wait for her album to drop!

Wayne is definitely back! So many people thought that Lil' Wayne had lost his touch, but his new mixtape "No Ceilings" is the shit! He is going in & he is going hard, straight up! My favorite tracks from the mixtape are "Wasted", "Wetter", "Swagg Surfing" and "Run This Town". He ripped all of those beats! Hands down Wayne is one of the best rappers alive. How could you possibly disagree? Ahhh... Can't wait for his next album to drop!

One of the newest R&B artist on the block is Melanie Fiona & this chick has soul! The first time I heard her first single "Give It To Me Right", I fell in love with her soulful voice. & her second single "It Kills Me" is one that I can definitely relate to. I cannot stop playing that song. I just purchased her album off of iTunes the other day & it's pretty good. A lot of her songs have an old school or sort of disco feel to them. My fav songs off the album besides the two singles already out are "You Stop My Heart". & "Sad Songs". I'm still warming up to the album so I'm sure I'll start to like some of the other tracks more.

THE album that I just cannot get enough of is Trey Songz "Ready". That album is one that you can listen to from beginning to end. From the first song until the last one, it's a good listen. Trey is not one of my favorite artist & I haven't bought any of his previous albums, but there was so much buzz going on about it via Twitter, I decided to cop it. From that day forth, I haven't stopped listening to it yet. When Mr. Songz named this album "Ready", he must have meant ready to make a baby because out of all the songs, there are maybe three that aren't in any way sexual. Other than that, it's a baby maker all the way through. & I can't deny the fact that I love it! LOL! If you haven't already, please go cop that album because it's hot!