1. The College Dropout, Kanye West (2004)
2. The Blueprint, Jay-Z (2001)
3. Kid A, Radiohead (2000)
4. Stankonia, OutKast (2000)
5. Love And Theft, Bob Dylan (2001)
6. Home, The Dixie Chicks (2002)
7. Funeral, The Arcade Fire (2004)
8. I Am… Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé (2008)
9. FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake, (2006)
10. You Are Free, Cat Power (2003)
Two things:
Maybe this will give us a couple minutes more of this lovely Kanye West silence.
I Am... Sasha Fierce was just a bunch of noise.
Yeah some of it was fun but... Top Ten of the decade?!
THE LAST 10 YEARS? ... OK.
=)
-franso
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The Wackness
I think it was freshman year of high school when I first saw this girl who I won't name because I don't wanna freak her out & it's funnier this way because she's one of my two readers and will instantly know this post is about her.
It was the same shit every single day: Me sitting in History with Mr. Ashoff in my t-shirt & jeans and Natalia whooshing by in some dramatic top, loose pants- and heels. (Dare I say pumps?)
She really whooshed, I can still see it in my mind.
She was absurd, a 15 year-old hella decked out.
Who birthed this maniac?
Anyways, she came to her senses and eventually toned down her wardrobe.
Good, because that made her more approachable.
Not that I thought she was better than me- let's not get crazy, world!
We hung out and I was let in on a big secret- Homegirl was human.
She dreamed in spanish, ate cake for breakfast, and had never experienced the creamy squeeze-bottle cheese until me.
(You know, the one that goes perfect with Ritz. Just squeeze it on.)
High school graduation, people grow apart you know?
I occasionally stalk her at her job, side eye from co-workers and all- but it ain't the same.
I can never pinpoint her whereabouts... But I know that bitch better have my money.
Just kidding.
That bitch better have my Boondocks Season 1 DVD.
=)
-franso
It was the same shit every single day: Me sitting in History with Mr. Ashoff in my t-shirt & jeans and Natalia whooshing by in some dramatic top, loose pants- and heels. (Dare I say pumps?)
She really whooshed, I can still see it in my mind.
She was absurd, a 15 year-old hella decked out.
Who birthed this maniac?
Anyways, she came to her senses and eventually toned down her wardrobe.
Good, because that made her more approachable.
Not that I thought she was better than me- let's not get crazy, world!
We hung out and I was let in on a big secret- Homegirl was human.
She dreamed in spanish, ate cake for breakfast, and had never experienced the creamy squeeze-bottle cheese until me.
(You know, the one that goes perfect with Ritz. Just squeeze it on.)
High school graduation, people grow apart you know?
I occasionally stalk her at her job, side eye from co-workers and all- but it ain't the same.
I can never pinpoint her whereabouts... But I know that bitch better have my money.
Just kidding.
That bitch better have my Boondocks Season 1 DVD.
=)
-franso
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Beyonce- Sweet Love
*sigh* MINUS THE OBNOXIOUS GROWLING... this is the first Beyonce thing, situation, performance, whatever, that I've liked in a long time.
Love Anita Baker.
=)
-franso
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Alicia Keys Newbies
Doesn't Mean Anything (snippet):
Sleeping With A Broken Heart:
.... We all know I've loved Alicia Keys since the beginning. I remember the very first time I saw the "Fallin'" video and I happily went to her last 2 concerts.
Diary of Alicia Keys is my favorite, but As I Am most certainly kept me interested in what was to come.
BAM, fast forward to today and I'm ridiculously disappointed.
I just can't wrap my mind around "Doesn't Mean Anything" =/
From the first time I heard it, I was confused. She already did "No One" ... so exactly what was the point of this new track?
Then I hear this new one... and again! I'm not satisfied.
It's not only the music I don't like, but I'm afraid to say that I don't even like the vocals.
The vocals don't sit well with me.
*sigh* There's more.
I'm ashamed to say that all of this gossip surrounding this love triangle that is Alicia Keys- Swizz Beatz- Mashonda may have had an impact on my feelings... Pathetic lol I know.
It's just weird! I'm hearing her talking about how "it doesn't mean anythiiiiiiiiiiiiiing" and Swizzy! clouds my mind.
I don't wanna call A Keys a homewrecker... but come on, dude was truly still married.
This is EXACTLY why the media & paparazzi shouldn't pry into people's lives- it takes away!!!!
I can't believe this nonsense.
focus on the music, just focus on the music...
And with that said, I'll let "How Come You Don't Call Me" rock and hope that I like the rest of the new album, Element of Freedom.
=/
-franso
Sleeping With A Broken Heart:
.... We all know I've loved Alicia Keys since the beginning. I remember the very first time I saw the "Fallin'" video and I happily went to her last 2 concerts.
Diary of Alicia Keys is my favorite, but As I Am most certainly kept me interested in what was to come.
BAM, fast forward to today and I'm ridiculously disappointed.
I just can't wrap my mind around "Doesn't Mean Anything" =/
From the first time I heard it, I was confused. She already did "No One" ... so exactly what was the point of this new track?
Then I hear this new one... and again! I'm not satisfied.
It's not only the music I don't like, but I'm afraid to say that I don't even like the vocals.
The vocals don't sit well with me.
*sigh* There's more.
I'm ashamed to say that all of this gossip surrounding this love triangle that is Alicia Keys- Swizz Beatz- Mashonda may have had an impact on my feelings... Pathetic lol I know.
It's just weird! I'm hearing her talking about how "it doesn't mean anythiiiiiiiiiiiiiing" and Swizzy! clouds my mind.
I don't wanna call A Keys a homewrecker... but come on, dude was truly still married.
This is EXACTLY why the media & paparazzi shouldn't pry into people's lives- it takes away!!!!
I can't believe this nonsense.
focus on the music, just focus on the music...
And with that said, I'll let "How Come You Don't Call Me" rock and hope that I like the rest of the new album, Element of Freedom.
=/
-franso
The Jacksons- Dreamer
if music is another form of communication- then let me say this:
*thanks YouTube.
"I guess I'll always be a dreamer...
Dreaming my life away, dreaming my life away..."
=)
-franso
*thanks YouTube.
"I guess I'll always be a dreamer...
Dreaming my life away, dreaming my life away..."
=)
-franso
Monday, November 16, 2009
Question...
Seriously, what constitutes as a date?
According to Webster's dictionary, it's "a social engagement between two persons that often has a romantic character."
what the fuck is a date & why does it feel like they no longer exist & why don't young people take the time out to go out on them & why does it always have to be "just hanging out"?
i'm done.
-franso
Upcoming Concerts II
Rakim
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
11/19/09
9 PM
Raphael Saadiq.
Terminal 5
12/04/09
7 PM
Fabolous
The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
12/12/09
8 PM
Robin Thicke
Nokia Theatre Times Square
12/14/09
7 PM
Hip-Hop Legends Concert Series: Method Man + EPMD + Doug E Fresh
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
12/23/09
10 PM
etc, etc, etc,...
Enjoy!
=)
-franso
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