Bobby DeBarge: Remembering A Real Singer

Now, here is a singer that was a strong influence on my music and how I go about it. His name is Bobby DeBarge...what an outstanding vocalist - a Real singer. He was the lead singer of “Switch”, a soul group on Motown Records. Once hailed as the new Jackson 5, this group showed creativity and poise...and how to party. But the focal-point was the suave lead singer, Bobby DeBarge, a singer who could switch(pardon the pun) vocal altitudes at will. Bobby is no longer among us, but we carry him always in our hearts. By the way, Bobby DeBarge has a son: Bobby DeBarge Jr. who sings...so watch for him. Bobby thanks for the memories.

Micheal Jackson’s Death, Google And Social Networking Sites

The “King of Pop”, Micheal Jackson has had an amazing and upheaving effect on many of the most popular social networking sites around, and even Google. His untimely death has sparked an unrelenting request for everything with Micheal Jackson on it, or about him. His fans are buying his records and according to at least one well-known site, Twitter, communications called “tweets” about him have shut the site down a few times. Other social networking sites are experiencing similar situations. Google has also been struggling to process Micheal Jackson requests. Micheal Jackson is hot and the world-wide community is showing it.

Our “King of Pop” is gone but we will always remember his talent through the beautiful music he left behind. Micheal Jackson is a legend and his music and dancing will definitely stand the test of time. Social networking sites are benefiting from his death at the moment, but let us not forget his great contribution to american music and entertainment. Now, I leave you all with your own fond memories of this magnificent recording artist.

Also, take a listen, click on the mp3 player on the right, in the sidebar and hear my Micheal Jackson Tribute. Enjoy!

Leona Lewis And That Nose

What part of Leona Lewis do you notice first? What grabs your upmost attention...is it those beautiful eyes...is it those lips...maybe it’s her eyebrows...? No....no...you guessed it right, it’s that distinctive nose....her nose is quite the attention-getter, it says “I am Leona Lewis and you know this”. I wanted to express my fascination with this member of Leona Lewis’s body because it captures my attention so much. This woman, this singer, has one of those singnature noses, once seen you can't forget it.

This popular singer just burst onto the music scene with that hit song “Bleeding Love” which propelled a smash debut album. One can’t help but approve of this fine young woman...what a beauty. The intriguing thing about Leona Lewis to me is that nasal area, I simply love her nose, her nose is very prominent but so attractive, it’s a “Statue of Liberty nose”...gets your attention and approval at the same time.

As you all know from reading this blog, I am a portrait artist and some people’s faces a very interesting to us portrait artist. These faces contain elements that seem to jump out at us; features like noses, lips and eyes really excite artist like myself. Miss Leona Lewis and that nose is a great example of what ignites an artist’s mind. By the way, I’ve know a few cuties with noses of character, too. Look at the portrait below, she has a nose similar to you know who:


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Yeah...Leona, babygurl, I love that cute nose of your's...you wear it well...you wear it well.

P.S. I even have a aunt named Leona, no joke.

Barbra Streisand: The REAL Thing

I want to talk about fake singers, you know, the so-called vocalists and dancers that are always hounding the camera, always seeking attention. They have always been around, they are like worthless by-products from a precious jewel. No...they are not diamonds in the rough(unless you consider a fake diamond real),...uh uh...no, they are like leeches...they try to suck us real recording artists for all that we are. I hate the “biters”, they wouldn’t exist without us - the true singers.

I wrote this post to blast the fake recording artists of the world. I won’t name them, you know who they are. Just think of the “Thriller” himself, Micheal Jackson(Micheal has, by far, the most imitators), or turn on your radio, and I’m sure you will be able to hear one of his many biters or imitators. I have often wondered how he keeps from going nuts with so many people becoming successful singers by pretending to be him. I’ll name his ealiest biter: Donny Osmond. No surprise there, just about every person growing up in the 70s remember Donny Osmond’s rendition of Micheal Jackson. And look at the mormon now - he’s a superstar, and I hear he hates Micheal Jackson. Now, that is ungretfulness. Well...a hater will alway be a hater.

Micheal Jackson meets Donny Osmond:


And don’t forget...poor Micheal Jackson isn’t alone - he’s just the prime target. We have numerous others, too, they copy KISS, Madonna, the Temptations, Alice Cooper, James Brown, Whitney Houston, and many more. There is a lot of money in imitation of musical stars - haven’t you seen the fakers cribs, bling and cars on BET and MTV?

As I said, this post was to get my thoughts out on the subject of “biters” out into the open - I really hater these professional imitators - they are a bad part about my industry.

As I’m writing this, I’m watching that great, that wonderful vocalist and recording artist - Miss Barbra Streisand. No faker hear, Barbara Streisand is singing her heart out. This is some show, folks. Fakers, biters - imitate Barbra - I bet you won’t have a good time trying that!! I rest my case.
Barbra Streisand:

Micheal Jackson To Perform At London’s O2 Arena

Finally, the master reappears, he said it, so it must be true - Micheal Jackson will perform 10 concerts this summer in Europe, at London’s O2 Arena. Most of the tickets are already gone, so if you’re going - you better rush and get some tickets. Well, me? Well...I’ve decided to skip this opportunity to see my mentor at his best, but hope to catch his comeback here in the United States. The London O2 Arena will never be the same, baby.

Micheal Jackson’s recordbreaking album, “Thriller”:


And check this, I hear he has a deal to do a 3D type movie deal based on “Thriller”... Yeah, Thriller in 3D, now that’s something to wait for. This is vintage Micheal Jackson - this entertainer is always thinking of new ways to shock and delight his fans. Micheal Jackson is a real ”Thriller”. I also understand that he may employ the services of exotic animals like panthers, rare birds, and elephants. I also hear that P.E.T.A. ain’t too happy about this. Ah...come on P.E.T.A., give the guy a break...he loves animals...they will be treated like royalty.


Oh, now, there is a down-side to all this, the concerts, video and all the rest - what are all the Micheal Jackson imitators going to do when the real one shows up? You know the so-called singers I’m getting at...they are always around, no matter the decade...trying to and are rich off of Micheal Jackson. They attempt to sing like him...dance like him...look like him....and now they must be alittle upset at his reemergence. I say...let them get what’s coming to them. All-in-all, I wish Micheal Jackson total success in this new endeaver, I feel the master is going to perform at his best. I feel Micheal Jackson is READY!!!

Prince’s New Album, “LOTUSFLOW3R” - Only At Target

I saw the commercial...I couldn’t believe my eyes...I couldn’t believe my ears...Prince is Prince again with this new joint: LOTUSFLOW3R! When I heard that guitar...I knew it was my homie...I was immediately taken by the strong, electrifying plucking and jagging of the guitar strings... Yes...Yes...it was him, the one and only “PRINCE” and he was back, he was back to the Prince I love and know. This Prince sounds like the original, firey rock/funkmaster I partied with years ago. Prince is back to the singer, the musician I raved about because of his earliest albums. Prince is sounding GREAT!!!

His new sounds are only being sold at Target, so if you don’t shop at Target, please reconsider. Reconsider because if my ears got it right - Target has a “heater” on its hand - this album is Prince at his best. “LOTUSFLOW3R” ain’t no joke. Prince seems to have returned to his true musical genius, the music should put him back into royal status...the Target commercial simply blowed me away...simply blew me away. Prince...sounds like you back, man...you sound like you back.

Where it all began, Prince's first album: "For You"

NEW Music On The Way

I've been at my studio working hard, hard, and I have some wonderful music as a result. I've produced about 5 new joints, these are bangers, they gonna hit ya real hard, fa real. The instrumentation on these smokers makes for unbelievable sound qualities - your ears will be taken on a "Glendell" ride - I'm taking you to planet "Glendell". As for uploading them to soundclick.com, I'll do that soon, so in the meantime listen to my other music which you can hear, right now, on this blog. Go to it, peeps!!! Click and listen. I better get back to music and art, I feel a creative stream coming.

Rihanna: Chris Brown Can't Love You!

I heard it, I damn near fell out but it was true, Rihanna was attacked by loverboy extrordinaire, Mr. Enforcer, Chris Brown. What kind of gentleman is this Chris Brown? What kind of gentle, loving man would beat on a woman? I think Rihanna needs to be talked to...babygurl is playing with fire to be with Chris Brown again. We all want companionship, but Rihanna, baby, a companion that beats you ain't a companion - that is a danger. You got away this time...count your blessings, Chris Brown's got them problems. Rihanna, he may hurt you worse next time. Think!!!... Think!!!... Think!!!!

And you, Mr. Chris Brown...what can I say? You can't fade what you did to Rihanna, you definitely need counseling, expert counseling. Damn!!! We men already got a bad rap, now here you come along and add to the baggage. Thank you so very much, Chris Brown. Ladies...most men don't hurt women, we will never hit you. Rihanna, you better respect yourself more, darlin', and look for a REAL love, Chris Brown can't possibly love you and hit and beat you like that. Be strong Rihanna, seek love elsewhere, we REAL men are out here...don't settle for less.

Come Listen To my Mp3 Music!

Listen to my sounds.You can do that now by clicking the Soundclick.com mp3 player below. I have been, for the past few days, working hard on this internet music site and my music. Believe me I have plenty of music to present to your ears, but right now, since I'm new at the site, what you will hear below or on the Soundclick.com music website is only a few of my musical creations. I will be uploading much more mp3 music to the site in the near future. Please continuously check here and the Soundclick.com site for my new music.

Okay...now its time to hear some of my music. If the music ends short, go to the soundclick.com site itself to hear the complete songs and/or download them for free. Now, PLEASE!, click below:

Summer Olympic Champ Michael Phelps’s Secret: Lil Wayne not Speedo Swimwear

Hmmmm....interesting....they kept talking about the Olympic swimmers swimwear, they keep talking about those new age, NASA-tested Speedo swimsuits Micheal Phelps and his Olympic teammates are wearing, the Fastskin LZR Racer. These swear that these sleek, fancy-looking Speedo swimsuits are the reason for the US swimmers’ successes and world record-breaking victories. Well, I got something to say about all this...

Okay, peeps, yeah, thoses Fastskin LZR Racer swimsuits are nice but did any of you catch yesterday’s nightly news on NBC, Michael Phelps was interviewed by NBC's Brian Williams and he said before the swim contest begins he listens to Lil Wayne... Well, there it is...there you have it...straight from the horses mouth... THE SECRET to Summer Olympics swimming champion Micheal Phelfs’s success is Lil Wayne...yes...yes...I know you are dumbfounded to hear this earth-shattering news but I’m only the conveyer, the truth had to be told. Oh, there’s more...just in, “Lil Wayne will be Barack Obama’s Running Mate”. Heeee...Heeeee...okay....okay!!!! I was just joking...okayyy...it was just having some fun. Alright....alright!!!!!



Yes, my noble readers...this was a fun post, mostly for fun... But mind you, Olympc swiming champion, Michael Phelps, could indeed be receiving help besides those Speedos from the sounds of Cash Money’s Lil Wayne, for as we all know music can calm an otherwise tense mind and body - Lil Wayne’s music could be relaxing and energizing Mr. Fhelps to the point of overwhelming victory.

But let’s face it, the ultimate reason for our Summer Olympics swimming champion Micheal Phelfs’s success is himself. Micheal thanks for a job well done.

Prince: That Guy That Worked On A Batman Film Before “The Dark Knight”

Prince Rodgers Nelson is his name and he is from Minneapolis, Minnesota...yes Minnesota Viking territory. Is he a Minnesota Viking? Well, I don’t know about all that but he is most certainly a great guitarist and singer. And he has no association with the mega-hit Batman film “The Dark Knight”, but that isn’t all of what this post is about, it’s about Prince himself.

I been planinng to make a post about Prince for a long time, but somehow I never did. Prince is one of my favorite recording artist and this is certainly a enjoyable post. Prince created music for “Batman”, the first Batman movie, released in 1989, directed by Tim Burton., starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. Now look at the franchise Batman has become, sequel after sequel...box office hit after box office hit. DC Comics created a new cinematic category - superheroe films - and today we see a non-stop issuance of these type of films, with rival Marvel at the head.

Prince didn’t supply any music for the current Batman blockbuster “The Dark Knight”, and it seems to be no less without it, it’s breaking box office records. Sorrowfully though, the catalyst for this film’s success seems to be the untimely death of one its main actors, Heath Ledger who played the Joker in “The Dark Knight”. Though his acting was superb, the attention surrounding his death was the reason for the films phenomenal intial success.


The purple lover, Prince is a very handsome, sexy singer who flatters and attracts women with his Pied Piper-like music and performances. I loved this man’s music since I first heard of him. I have his early music and his later releases, I gotta have my Prince. I want to express my gradtitude for the powerful music he has made, and the strong image he provides for any struggling musician out here. Prince believed in himself and so should you. I wasn’t a fan of singers holding guitars until I saw Prince, he made handling that axe seem so awesome. He made me feel his love for the guitar, it was not an instrument but an extention of his very self. I’m a dancer and we dancer hate holding instruments but Prince made me change my mind about playing the duitar, he looks so exciting when he plays his tool.



I urge each and everyone of you to give this music god a thorough listen, listen to “Purple Rain”, listen to some of his earlier joints - then you will see that this guy is worthy of the successful career he has had. Let the Purple One rule, he is a good king.

Dime Time: Tracie Spencer

I present Miss Tracie Spencer, a beautiful and talented recording artist:


Fellas, what ya think?...Yeah, I agree, what a beautiful and delicious-looking fruit. She is one of my favorite dimes and she can sing...thanks Tracie Spencer, hun. Can't wait to hear your next album.

Keeping My Head In This Music Business

I’m sensing that my quiet life is about to take a violent turn, that what was before will quickly fade away...that attention levels are about to explode. Will I remain the same youngman I am today, or will I become a reclusive music superstar like Micheal Jackson(my mentor)?

Speaking of Micheal Jackson, what is my homie up to? All them skills, all that GAME he got(remember the white glove?)...what the heck is he doing these days? Oh, I know about the Las Vegas situation, or rumor but what about returning to the Billboard charts, his old home? Okak Micheal Jackson...get to it, man.

Back to me...well, I been talking about the fishbowl nature or voyeurism of the show business world - people follow us, photograph us, write and read about us - all for a profit. I hate this part of my profession - the Paparazzi - being my nemesis. These guys stop at nothing to make an entertainer’s life a living hell...they won’t run, or ruin my life, I refuse to let them do that.

Folks, I just wanted to relate some of my thoughts on being a full-fledged recording artist, here we go. I asked for this and here we go....see ya’ll at the Billboard awards...

Leona Lewis, Jimmy Kimmel & Carson Daly Ain’t Playing

Leona Lewis, I saw Leona Lewis last night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, he and Carson Daly’s “Last Call” really put on recording artists that people want to see; even if they are not widely known. They also put on our favorites too - singers other shows won’t book. Theses telecasts give new artists some very valuable exposure. Leona Lewis is the latest beneficiary, she performed on the hip show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night, she seems like she really wants to be a big rock star. What? Every singer wants to be a rock star or singing star...we all want to succeed and succeed big. Man, was I surprised...the woman is gorgeous, I mean drop-dead gorgeous - and you wonder why I’m in this business?**### - just kidding.



Hey, how about “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and Carson Daly’s “Last Call” though, them cats doing it. Right? I mean they “on point” with bringing on them acts - and that’s real. They’re giving the “rock star” feel or favor. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” even has real outdoor concerts, I mean real stage shows, first time I saw that on a late night show. Or was it Carson Daly’s...? Oh yeah, how about Jimmy Kimmel’s Matt Damon skit, that’s so funny, poor Matt Damon, if only they had enough time. Like I said, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Last Call” ain’t playing peoples, they pulling out all the stops and I, for one, love it. Their musical guests is what’s powering both shows, and that’s okay with me...I can go to David Letterman or Conan O’Brien for my chuckles...


Now, this Leona Lewis is nice to look at, I would like to inspect and observe this specimen again. Can some one tell me where I can do that? He, hee...Leona Lewis, you looking good girl...

Ashanti Is Releasing New Album

Word just in - Ashanti to release new album titled “Declaration” in June, so let’s all get ready. My woman is going to hit us up real good this time, just wait and see. Ashanti is hungry and badly wants a hit, so I’m sure she’s done her best to make this - one off the chain joint.

I do hope Irv Gotti had a lot of production on this album though. He, Ashanti, and Jarule make a good team - hope they got back together. Well, we’ll just have to wait and see. Good luck Ashanti. Damn! I lov u girl.

Look at her in her Pocahontas attire(back n da day):

Mariah Carey Is Into Personal Development And Loving It

"Touch My Body"

What did I say in this post?: Mariah Carey Does It Again!, go read it again. Yes, I predicted this current episode of Mariah Carey’s success, it just goes on and on. I said that “Touch My Body” was going to be big, and it is at the top of the charts. My baby Ashanti, keep your head up...you are due for a comeback too, take some time to study Miss. Carey. She has a strong will(she must be into personal development), I like that; she refuses to lose. Ashanti - stay positive baby. Alright, this post is about Mariah Carey isn’t it? So read about what she went through here: Bad news for Mariah.

Mariah Carey's "Glitter"

As we know, Mariah Carey was written-off after the unsuccessful “Glitter”, an album and movie that just didn’t go over well, it shocked the industry and Mariah Carey herself. But boy, how things have changed? She’s back to breaking records and things, Mariah Carey is totally back ya’ll; she’s done it again with “Touch My Body”; I for one knew she would return to her glory, she seems to always give her best, that is what personal development and self-growth is all about: doing your best and overcoming your failures and obstacles. Mariah Carey has made it through her so-called breakdown after the “Glitter” debacle and now she is flying high. Take note peeps, this woman is tough, no doubt. She has triumphed. Alright Mariah.

Props To My Man, Boy George

Do you guys remember Boy George? Yeah, I also had to get pass the appearance. But man, he had a wonderful and original voice. Boy George had this strong yet melodic style of singing. He really could sing; most of his ‘joints’ I liked. He song in a very deep and soulful way, his voice convinced me that he feel music deeply like myself.

To day we don’t hear many Boy George’s - talent is getting less and less available. One would think that the radio stations and record companies are orchestrating some kind of diabolical attack on our precious ears given the low quality of the music we are forced to hear these days. Boy George, represents a quality and uniqueness rarely presented today. Listen to some Boy George today.
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How to make a "hit" song with strong lyrics

The music industry and its rock stars strive on lyrics - lyrics are the parts of songs we sing. With lyrics a song communicates its purpose for being. A song may contain beautiful music, but if its lyrics don’t combine harmoniously with the melodic sounds - the song is sure to fail. The song will have no “vibe” and the listeners won’t be able to fully appreciate the music because of the misdirection of the vocals. The listener’s ears and mind will be caught in the uncomfortable position of trying to harmonize the enjoyable music with the annoying and distracting vocals. There are quite a few recordings with great music and unsettling lyrics. A great artist has great sounds and great songwriting. He feels the lyrics as well as the instruments. He gives both equal attention and this is how he makes “hit” songs - songs that communicate well. Apply these steps and make your next song a hit song:

1. Think about the meaning of the song, think about the reason you want to make the song. This is the seed or root of the whole process - this it the part that determines the end result. Plant a good and healthy seed and you will later have a strong , healthy musical tree. Try and think like a rock star.

2. Study the songwriting created and/or used by these successful recording artists and rock stars...artist like: Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, The Temptations, The Beatles, Micheal Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, The Carpenters, Elvis, Chaka Khan, Kiss.

3. Rework the sounds and lyrics until you know that these components are existing in a complementary way; not taking away from each other. The drums can primarily relate to a section of the lyrics and the horns to another section. Keep trying and testing differtent lyric and musical arrangements, and finally you will feel and know you have a completed song.

Becoming a lyricist and songwriter

Songwriters are born with an ability to combine words and melodic sounds. These people hear sound in a somewhat different manner from the average person, and this accounts for their abilty to structure words in such musical ways. You, the person reading this, may be one of these individuals without even knowing it. I hope my words have opened your eyes to yourself ,and given you the courage to further develop your music and abilty to produce lyrics. Use and enjoy this information.

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