October 2007 Archives

I thought I would start off the recap with a bit of conversation

::Mama B comes in from work & I’m watching Gotti's Way ::

Mama B: What are you watching, I thought they canceled Growing Up Gotti .
Breezy: No ma, not the real Gottis. Irv Gotti’s show for the blog.
Mama B: Black Gotti’s?
Breezy: Yeah. He just calls himself Gotti, ma.
Mama B: Why are you watching this? What does he sing? WHO IS HE?

Heh, heh. True dialogue, I kid you not. And she's NOT a hater in the slightest.

Stiffen those upper lips, Gotti boys! If Daddy can keep a poker face while watching his empire possibly crumble... you can at least attempt NOT to cry during a kiddie playoff game!

(Or maybe your Dad’s just very good at playing off denial. Who knows.)

I know you guys gotta love Deb. I ain’t gonna lie, she’s very pretty. But her voice is kind of rough, isn't it? It's like staring at Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls, and then when you hear her speak, realizing that she smokes about 3 packs of Newports a day.
No wonder Irv questions the position she pees in.
(Gotta admit, that was funny, Irv-Lo!)

I love the comment that she makes, “We’re a traditional family from the outside looking in.” Actually, you’re QUITE thatâ€" I’m sure there’s plenty of families whose mommy and daddy no longer sleep together because a human c*m receptacle went public with the hubby's f*cking problem. It's aight Deb... don't worry. I'll give you a pass today, but if I catch you begging Irv-Lo back into your bed next week, you're gonna get it.

Well, a lot of this episode has to do with Deb & Irv’s difference in parenting styles. Lil' Sonny had a football game... he lost... he cried. Aww. It happens, boo! However, similar to Joe and Katherine... Deb doesn’t mind her boys crying, Irv thinks it makes them b*tches. Hmm... then how come you let Ja scream and howl all over his records? I'm just saying, dude. Even more, I’m just wondering if lil’ Sonny is destined for a Michael Jackson fate. Let’s hope not.

I think the “man-up” situation doesn’t exist only for boy children. It's a FATHER thing. Fathers don't want to see their children being weak, they want to make them "strong". I'm not hating on my own Dad's parenting styles, but when I did things and cried over a defeat, he too would tell me to "man up", albeit not in those words. And when I became of age... dare I not play the "I Had Cramps" card. That sh*t never worked.

I guess it's only fair to mention that another part of this ep has to deal with the release of Lloyd’s album, and it’s being pitted against Rich Boy and Musiq Soulchild... are any of you at all concerned? No? Okay, then I’ll move on.

Toward the end the episode, Irv does come at them in a calmer way and explains why he is so hard on them. Irv, I’m not trying to hate on your parenting skills, but all I have to say is this: The Jacksons. And I’ma leave it alone from there, buddy. It's in your hands now.

You know what? I’m going to make amends with you guys. There is a Murder Inc joint that is STILL my SH!T to this day. To me, this is the best thing Murder Inc ever did together as a whole. Sh!t, I was feeling this video so much I even wore my hair like Ashanti’s pratically that entire summer... yes I said that, damnit! Click the link below to check it out.

What, it took them 'til the 3rd episode to officially admit that our girl Salt is a bit of a control freak?

Wow. You know what? I’ve come to realize now that the relationship between Salt n Pepa is very much like “older sister-younger sister”, or rather, “mother-daughter” and that was made EXTREMELY evident by last night's episode. I know you ladies can relate-- some way, somehow, this reminds me of situations I've been in with my own mother and sister. Go figure.

But the gist of this latest installment is that not only is Pep's Jersey home being remodeled, her new Theater District apartment which she purchased so that she could have somewhere to crash when she's too pissy to make it home isn't ready for her to crash momentarily at. SO GUESS WHO SHE TURNS TO?

You can only guess what kind of problems this brings about.

Wake up, G-ddamnit!!

Hope everybody got some big things poppin’ and all that goodness this past weekend. I definitely did, but I won’t get into that because I know y’all maw’fuggas don’t care. Well, for today, I’m going to let you guys know from JUMP that Monday, October 29, will be a Breezy's Off Her Rag Day. That’s only because y’all swear I can’t write a post without sh*ttin’ on somebody, and that’s not true. I sh*t where sh*t is due, and those of y’all who keep it 100 should know that (oh, and by the way, PLEASE stop with the “you’re on 50's payroll” comments... that’s just WACK). But today, every person responsible for each of these videos deserves their shine, so I’m definitely giving props all around.

So, to start off things here, I’m throw this new joint from Guru featuring Slum Village on here. It’s called “I’m Jazzy,” off of the Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 joint. I didn’t put this up here to critique the video, I posted it because this track is tight. But don’t listen to meâ€" peep it for yourself.

I swear this family is like the Hip-Hop Huxtables. Gotta love it, though!

So, what did y'all think of the premiere? Nothing much to recap, but it just set the tone of where the family is at the top of the season.

But before I get into that, let me ask y'all one question: At the time of filming, summertime had JUST started, soooo.... when did Diggy and Russy get darker?

Wassup y'all!

This past Tuesday night, I had the pleasure of meeting with an up-and-coming rapper named Famouz, whose album dropped on the same day. He's known for taking the "rockstar" movement in hip-hop a step further and actually mixing his rap lyrics with actual rock joints.

Of course, me being a hardcore rock fan as well as a rap/hip-hop fan, I had a lot of things to talk to Famouz about. You'll actually get to hear that interview on the blog at a later date, but one of the things we agreed upon was the greatest rap/rock cut of all time. And of course, y'all will agree.

Even if you hate rock music... you can't deny Run-DMC their props on this one.

But don't front like you haven't tried to do that walk with two of your friends!

so

Wasssuuuuup, fam!

I know I told y'all I was re-capping College Hill today, but I checked my schedule and said-- "Hold up! Common's video comes out today!"

Thus, the show's review has been pre-empted to make room for one of my favorite rappers who released one of the best albums of the year. (Feel free to disagree, but personally I think his was better than Kanye's.)

Without further ado... Kerry Washington's directorial debut.

Okay... as far as the guest appearanes go, we got Alicia Keys, 'Ye, Serena Williams, Derek and Sophia Luke. Damn. Don't you ALMOST feel like you were watching Smoking Aces Part 2 or something? Come on now-- what's a Common video without the requisite Jeremy Piven appearance? Oh right-- 'Ye's the token midget this time around!

Well... that about explains it all, doesn't it?

Damn Pep-- you ain't did nothin' in two years? I mean... I guess there's only but so much a dildo can fulfill you. Word.

Shout out to Dashing Diva, where Pep and her girlfriend are discussing the double-date at the beginning of the episode. Ladies, your nails and feet will be looking RIGHT when you come out of there, PLUS if you go on a Thursday or Friday evening, they serve free cosmos! Can we say "sexy 'n' the city"? (They're not the neighboorhood Hua-Ching Nails though... it's a bit pricey.)

Hey, Fam-- I know y'all hate it when I make the blogs too long, but this one is a lil' lengthy for a reason. Please read the entire thing-- there is an important question at the end that I would really appreciate your thoughts on. Thanks.

You know what? Last night, I realized that I haven’t spoken my peace about The Street’s Disciple deciding to name his new album, N*gga .

Before I can get on my soapbox and offer my two cents (me being a person who admittedly uses the N word on this blog, but never it in personâ€" true story as hypocritical as it may be), I thought that it would be interesting to share some clips of people linked to the hip-hop industry voicing their views on it.

I know that this first video was posted on other SOHH blogs earlier this week, but for those of you who haven’t caught it, I’m posting it again. Below is a clip of the FOX News interview featuring Allhiphop founder Chuck Creekmur and SOHH CEO Felicia Palmer as expert hip-hop panelists.

Wow... first of all, from a journalistic point of view, every one knows that Fox News is HIGHLY right-wing, so of course they’re going to collect any clip they can to shed Nas in the harshest light. This is why I can’t stomach Fox News at times. Does anyone here typically watch FOX News on the regular? What’s your opinion on them?

P.S.â€" John Gibson is a racist, ignorant, @$$.

**Note** Doue to technical difficulties with my cable company and MTV, I could not catch the finale of Celebrity Rap Superstar in time to recap it for the blog. However, I’m sure Shar JZ did her thang tonight and won.... what were they supposed to win, anyway?
And, like I said last week, hopefully someone got the nerve to smack the sh*t out of Choco-Smurf.

Soooo... are you wondering what to do with your Thursday evenings now that CRS is done?
Probably not... but I bet y’all would appreciate this preview clip from Ruuuuuuun’s Hoooooooouse! The new season starts next Thursday at 10 p.m. EST. I will be recapping, so don’t forget to check for it.

It's The Backstreet Boyz N Da Hood: Endo, Pic, Jail Bait, Deuce Deuce, and Blint.

Guess "Welfare Check" wasn't hood enough to make the band.

Big ups to all of y'all that put in your bids for this week's Throwback, but Big Smoov really nailed it with this one. It's just like you said, "These dudes are like Jodeci after a 10 year bid in max security!"

Before y'all get all aggy with me, let me just make something crystal clear: I actually LOVE this song. Whew, them dudes can saaaaaaang! The pen's gospel choir served them WELL.

Wasssuuuuup! It’s Muuuuuurrrdaaaaaaaaaaaa! ::cough::

The Murder Inc Video That Sucks is going on first!

What can I say about this video that hasn’t been said? John Travolta, should hire some real mobsters to stuff Gotti’s throat with his own fingers for ruining one of the best movies of all time (don’t hate, I played Rizzo in high school!).

Anyway... there are just so many things wrong with this video that I don’t know where to begin. First of all, I didn’t know that there was a Million Man March in Grease. Where the f*ck did that come from? And why was I inspired not to care (if that’s even possible)? The revolution shouldn’t not be televised.

Secondly, Ashanti, you’re supposed to look more street- not like Biker S&M Slut Barbie! And did that wig come from the Little Richard Tutti-Frutti Wig Line?!

Thirdly, for some reason... I might’ve liked this video a lot better if Ciara and 50 Cent were doing it. It would still have the same quality of singing, but more than that Ashanti’s overdone, sorry as hell “I-never-learned-to-dance-in-heels” two step. Sandra Dee would’ve gotten Missy Elliot to play Rizzo and the carnival would’ve been CRUNK.

But THE VERY WORST thing about this video is this one quote:

Ashanti: “You ridin’, I’m ridin’!”

GET THE F*CK OUT THE VAN, B*TCH! We got Jaâ€" one mascot’s enough for this movement! At least, if they needed another, they should call on Michigan J. Frog, from Looney Tunes-- at least THAT frog CAN sing & dance simultaneously!

Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, let’s get to the show!

Good mooooooorning! Hope y'all catched the premiere last night. But for those of y'all who didn't... I got ya covered.

Have y’all ever seen the movie The Banger Sisters? Basically, it’s a comedy about these two middle-aged women who used to be groupies back in the ‘60's-‘70's era. They followed the rock bands around, and allegedly slept with the great rockers like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, etc. The problem is... fast forward to today, and the two women aren’t friends anymore. The former groupie, Lavinia, managed to get married to some lawyer-type, and live as a respectable member of her community as a stay-at-home mom, having put her previous fast life to bed. The other chick, Suzette, is still trying to rock out with her cock out. Suzette, down on her luck, pays her former partner-n-crime a visit, and the sparks fly. Cue up the drunken spats.

Now that I’ve taken the time to drop that on y’all... ask yourselves... if you take out the rockstar part, doesn’t their situation remind you of another famous duo (well, trio) with a seemingly irreconcilable bond?

First of all, let me make this clear: I don’t give a flying fluck what anyone says. These chicks were The Supremes of Hip Hop, and will forever remain fly-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y in my book.

However, just like the Supremes, or any other act that has more than one member with a set of ovaries... they met their untimely end.

Fortunately, for us, the good ol’ bamboozlers at VH1 have decided to give our ladies a chance for them to dig up old skeletons and put each other on 24/7 blast... thus, finally giving us a reality show worth watching. On top of that, this show has the best reality show theme song. Sorry, Run's House.

Ohh, VH1! Is it too good to be true? A show that actually makes sense?

Bruised egos? Check.
Personality clashes? In effect.
Coinciding menstrual cycles? Hell yeah! I wanted to stuff my cable box with tampons!

Y’all ALMOST got a pass... ‘till y’all put Irv Gotti on. But that will be dealt with tomorrow, kiddies.

Wassup, mi familia! Let’s wake those a$$es up and start our week off, right, aight? Time to make that paper!

Speaking of which, we’re gonna start out today’s first video with Rich Boy’s “Let’s Get This Paper”.

Is it me, or does Rich look like he’s getting punched in the grill every day? I mean, you got another reason as to why it seems that he can’t close his lips?

This is one of those things where the song actually generates more feedback than the video, so that’s what I’m going to talk about.

You know after every up-and-coming rapper releases his “Flashy and Fly N*gga” joint, then his “Tryna Tap Dat Azz” joint, then his “I Reads And Watches CNN While Smoking a Fat One!” joint is soon to follow. That is, if he has the right marketing team behind him. Apparently, this Bama boy does.

But... he took it a step further, thus making this his “I’m - a serious - person - with - real - feelings - and - real - emotions - and - sh*t - and - I’ma - put - it - out - there - for - y’all - to - feel - me” type track. I’m sorry... I just can’t get past the fact that this is the same dude that told us to throw some d’s on that bytch... I mean... come the fawwwg on, now... let's be real. I can't make it rain and be righteous at the same time.

I’m not going to lie to you guys. I actually DO have Rich Boy’s album, and he does have some songs on the album that are supposed to plant seeds of thought into a listener’s head. And it's not like I'm not feeling the track. However, it’s REALLY hard for me to take him seriously when the next track I hear from you is probably gonna be “Balla Life” or something similar. Who do you want to be, Rich? Make up your mind! But... if I can overlook Kanye (who, let’s keep it 101%, is guilty of the same thing, albeit not as blatantly as Rich Boy) and still pump his sh*t on a daily basis, I can at least throw this up on the blog.

The video is supposed to be dark, deep, and reflective... just how he meant the song to be. Hence, the inclusion of the headstones at the “graveyard”. And oooohhh, he even got “political” and spit a few about our soldiers in Iraq... impressive! And there’s a church scene! Wow! (PLEASE NOTE MY SARCASM). I’m kinda feelin’ this, although Rich’s voice makes my ears itch. More than anything, I’m feeling the line that went something like, “I got a million dollars and I’m still broke” , because having a million dollars in the bank only makes you semi-paid... not wealthy. Mad props for letting these starry-eyed snappers out here know what’s really good. But that’s just my opinion.

Lord, forgive him for that crack sellin’... and for those ugly @$$ fronts... He not know what he do.

Crank dat Rich Boy!

It’s Breezy on painkillers, bytch! Yeah, I’m in a lot of pain tonight, but I know y’all don’t give a f*ck so lemme just get into it...

This is the SECOND TO LAST episode of Celebrity Rap Superstar, which I know most of you are THRILLED about. But you gotta admit, it’s been quite the lil’ experience. Perez summoning the Gay Mafia while doing Kanye’s “Jesus Walks”, the Jason Wahler taking the show as serious as Bobby Brown’s heart attack, Efren Ramirez, also known as the Lil’ Vato That Could.... yeah, MTV DEFINITELY pushed it with this one.

And now, it’s almost over.

Does this mean that Andy Milonakis’ show is gonna come back? Now HE was the sh*t!

So far, two of the celebs are going to be going to go head-to-head to battle it out to see who is going to the final two...which basically means... either Kendra or Sebastian Bach are going head to head to take it against Shar in the finals.

OMG.... MTV just lost ANY kind of credibility that they desperately clung to tighter than Marion Jones’ reluctance to relinquish her Olympic medals. Kid Rock’s daddy is going home! That’s right, Sebby! Tell ‘em off! America doesn’t suckâ€" it’s those f*ckin drunk white boys that suck! How y’all gonna do my mans dirty like that? Are you voting on Kendra's skills, or on her outfits? This isn’t Celebrity Rack Superstar! But he just dropped some knowledgeâ€" his new album, Angel Down is coming out later this year and DMC and Kurupt will be featured guests. I might have to download that. Then, K. Hart got the nerve to say, “but we want you to perform at the end of the show, though!”

Sebastian Bach, if you're reading this, you are waaaay too nice, dude. The proper response to that would be to scream, “f*ck you, Choco-Smurf! I’m out!” then throw up the rock devil horns, exiting stage right. But whatever.

HELLL NOOOOO, to you snappers and trappers..... this is NOT the twenty-year old precedent to 50's "I Get Money". That's not even funny, fam. Don't you dare!

At first I wasn’t going to put this video on here. Why? Because it conflicts with my semi-feminist values. All women are not like this. Especially not me. I rather get my own than date a dude strictly based on how he can “drape” me and “ice” me. More than likely, I can probably do better.

But for the men stuck in situations with females who are... here’s some incentive for you to grow some balls and kick that skeez to the curb.

For those of you who have never heard this song before... it’s kind of like Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”... but way more fresher.

Aren’t we tired of hearing about Keyshia’s shoulda, woulda, coulda’s?

I mean, damn, girl... either it’s time to start coming up with new song titles, or just stop creepin’ back to Jeezy in your weak moments. Plain and simple.

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the fact that both the I Love NY season premiere and the VH1 Hip Hop Honors aired on the same night, to make things easier on myself, I am posting the Honors recap TODAY and the season premiere recap tomorrow. Thanks. ***

Ok, this is how I’m doing this recap. Instead of waiting until the end of the show to blog, I’m doing it as the show goes onâ€" so pardon if some of my sentences are quite random. It’s raw Breezy, unedited, unscripted, straight off the top of the dome. Plus, I want to get to bed SOMETIME tonight, so this is a lil’ easier. Bear with me.

Ok, note to VH1: If you're trying to get people to watch this, then DON'T rub them the wrong way with the choice of a host. Tracy Morgan? If I wanted to watch a crackhead on TV, I'd pop in my Chapelle Show DVD. True story, I've heard NUMEROUS stories about this guy's drug habit and seeing him at various BX bus stations looking strung out and sh*t. You think maybe he was born looking the way he does, or did snorting a brick a day do that to him? 'Cuz I swear, this dude looks like a chocolate covered Grinch.

Am I wrong?

Good morning fam!

Hope some of y’all are enjoying this day off from work and school. And for those of y’all who don’t have it off, well, at least you got something to read today while you’re chained to your cubicle, pretending to do work.

So, I decided to check out the new T.I. video mostly because I wanted to see if the song is worth downloading. I do not own the album because I couldn’t bring myself to spend money on T.I. vs. T.I.P. after I saw that interview on BET. Furthermore, until someone wises up & starts the Clifford “Tip” Harris Schizophrenia Fund, I will continue not to do so.

But I did download “Big Sh*t Poppin’” and the joint with Wyclef (ONLY BECAUSE THEY SOUND HOT BLASTING THEM ON THE STEREO WHILE RIDING UP THE WEST SIDE HIGHWAY) so I was like, maybe I can add this to the mp3 player as well.

I was reading comments on another board, and someone described this song as “Gangstalicious” ... and I agree. I think it’s the perfect definition for a song done by someone who OBVIOUSLY has a Napoleon complex...

What I’ve learned from watching the video is that steroids and cocaine DON’T do a body good.

First of all, let me say thanks for the love for the Scarface joint and for also telling off that A$SHOLE that disrespected my cousin’s memory. I love y’all for thatâ€" you guys really know how to hold a chick down when it’s time to.

Also, your other Throwback video requests have been duly noted... you just gotta check back each Thursday to see what’s gonna go down. You may be pleasantly surprised.

So, if y’all watched last week, you’ll notice that Count Vee is no longer with the show. Yeah, she got eliminated because she fell ill. I’m sure Warren G is at her bedside, waiting on her hand and foot so he can get a chance to feel up on that silicone filled booty. I ain’t mad atcha, G. Feel better, Count Vee! Sometimes a mad gangsta f*ck is just what you need to set ya straight.

The top two performers are safe. The last two have to battle it out and the voters have to send one home. At the top the show, Shar and Puss in Boots (Kendra) are in the top spots, so its down to Perez and Sebastian Bach.

Now, BOOM! Guess who stepped in the room?

Wassup fam!

I didn’t forget about the Southern rapper Throwback. A lot of you gave me some pretty interesting choices, but a few of you selected this particular cut, so I hunted down the video and got it for ya.
So, So without further ado.... Scarface’s “Let Me Roll.” Classic ode to weed smoking, no doubt.

God bless my older brother. This song reminds me of every single time I’ve caught a major contact high from sitting in the back seat while he was blazin’ with the windows rolled up. I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve smoked (it’s just not my thing), but the last time we did that ish was at my cousin’s burial while waiting for her coffin to arrive at the cemetery. Trust me, she was a major weed head from Harlem, it was what she would’ve wanted. (Yes, Auntie, if you’re reading this... it’s true...that wasn’t hemp scented oil sheen in my hair... I’m sorry.)

But seriously, Monique, we love you and miss you more every day. Rest in peace.

Before I get started with today’s post, I got to give a shout out to my boy (and supportive reader) B’Ham Vet. What it do, homie? Young Lynx told you I was gonna give you a shout out on this thing, didn’t he? Holla @ ya girl and thanks for the love!

So what up everybody? Ready for some hate?

Well today, I definitely have two videos for y’all to sink your venomous teeth into.

Up first: THE WICKED B*TCH OF THE EAST!

First of all.. before I even get into this video, I just have to make this statement. HOW THE F*CK DID “BEAUTIFUL GIRLS” WIND UP BLOWING UP LIKE IT DID? I KNEW something was up when I walked by an American Eagle Outfittersâ€" mind you, I said American Eagle Outfittersâ€" and this song came from behind its doors. I didn’t know what to think of it, but went home, surfed the ‘Net and discovered that this song went platinum. Wow. Do you know how many institutionalized people at this moment are probably giving themselves flesh wounds with their teeth, wishing they had to chance to explain to the world what evil person caused their ultimate demise to the straight jackets and daily dosages of Prozac?

Sheesh. I guess some people just aren’t as lucky.

But I swear, if Sean Kingston comes out with one more, “Woe is me, mi gal left me” songs, I’m calling the G building on his a$s for real.

Where did the rude boy, “Beluga Heights”-reppin’, gangsta- Sean Kingston go?
See what duetting with Fergie will do to you?
You and her proved that big girls don't cry... but apparently, BIG BOYS do... especially over an annoying reggae-pop beat.

Wassup y'all, how ya livin'?!

I know that I've had a helluva crazy weekend, breezing around the East Village. Not only did I see a double-decker tour bus guide that looked JUST LIKE Katt Williams (guess it really IS hard out here for a pimp), but I also was solicited for money by a Hare Krishna in front of a tattoo shop... and encountered a emaciated, Fall Out Boy-looking guy (eyeliner and all) who was on the D Train singing, OUT LOUD.... to J. Holiday's "Bed".

Only in New York, kids. Only in New York.

But enough about me-- let's get into this new Lupe Fiasco joint, "Dumb It Down."

Apparently, he's talking with his hands for all y'all who REALLY need sh*t dumbed down for y'all to get it.

Without his glasses, doesn't he kind of look like that actor, Anthony Mackie?