the soundtrack of my life…

my thoughts and ideas in harmony with music

Coco Chanel’s Current Rotation

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 13, 2008

In case you didn’t know, Coco Chanel is my car and she’s a huge music lover like myself. Here are some of the tracks that I keep in heavy rotation right now:

  • Jazmine Sullivan - “Lions & Tigers & Bears”
  • NKOTB feat. Ne-Yo - “Single”
  • Soulja Boy feat. Gucci Mane & Shawty Lo - “Gucci Bandana”
  • Marsha Ambrosius - “Co-Star”
  • Chris Brown - “Back 2 Back”
  • Santogold - “Creator”
  • Lloyd feat. Nelly - “Lose Control”
  • Jon B - “So Sexy”
  • Ne-Yo - “Miss Independent”
  • Plies - “Watch Dis”
  • Big Kuntry King feat. Trey Songz - “Da Baddest”
  • Pussycat Dolls - “When I Grow Up”
  • T.I. - “What Up”
  • Fonzworth Bentley feat. Kanye West & Andre 3000 - “Everybody”
  • Bow Wow feat. Soulja Boy - “Marco Polo”
  • Maino feat. T.I., Plies, Jadakiss & Swizz Beats - “Hi Hater (Remix)”
  • Solange Knowles - “F*** The Industry (Signed Sincerely)”

What tracks are you listening to?

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Motor City Fun

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 12, 2008

Last Thursday evening, I headed to Detroit to visit my homie Erika Kane for her birthday and because her momma kept talking about me never coming to visit. I knew it was going to be an interesting weekend because right as I was about to leave work Thursday afternoon, all hell broke loose in the skies and a severe storm hit the Metro area. I decided to wait the storm out in my office, when all of a sudden the power goes out in the building (that has NEVER happened before.) After about 30 minutes, the rain let up and I headed home to finish getting my stuff together.

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More Bernie Mac

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 11, 2008

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R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 10, 2008

August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008

Classic Isaac Hayes:

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R.I.P. Bernie Mac

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 9, 2008

October 5, 1957 - August 9, 2008

Classic Bernie:

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Audi 5000…Peace

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 7, 2008

I’m headed to Detroit this evening to visit my homegirl Erika Kane for her birthday!

I’ll be back Monday morning!  Have a great weekend!

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That New New

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 6, 2008

Ya’ll already know what the deal is. I got another new artist that I’m supporting — Hollyweerd. Straight out of Atlanta, the group is made up of Dreamer, The Love Crusader, Tuki and Stago Lee. Hollyweerd is self described as new wave, rap, ghetto tech music.

They just released a bangin’ new mixtape, Edible Phat

  1. Intro/Southern Tuki (produced by Viso) - Hollyweerd feat. Tuki
  2. Don’t Fight the Light - Hollyweerd
  3. Stormy (beat by Madlib) - Hollyweerd
  4. The Climax (Weirdo pt. 2) - Hollyweerd
  5. Alpha Jerk Interlude - Hollyweerd
  6. Hollyfunk/Beat Interlude - Hollyweerd feat. Dreamer
  7. Ur Smile (produced by 9th Wonder) - Hollyweerd
  8. Dream Requiem Interlude/Street NOW - Hollyweerd feat. Tuki
  9. Swagger - Hollyweerd
  10. AUC Cruisin/Basquiat Interlude - Hollyweerd feat. Stagolee
  11. Have You Ever Made Love to a Weirdo - Hollyweerd
  12. Party All the Time Pt. 2 - Hollyweerd
  13. Sincerely Jane (RMX)/”Attraction Rules” Interlude - Janelle Monae feat. Hollyweerd
  14. Shake Her Rear (produced by Battery 5) - Grip Plyaz
  15. PartyLife (Party All the Time pt. 2) - Hollyweerd
  16. Pinball (produced by Trackademiks) - Hollyweerd feat. Dreamer
  17. Karl Tutymer (produced by James Posey/Questlove) - Hollyweerd feat. Dreamer
  18. Bonus Track: Back in the Day (produced by Marvelous J) - The Hardihoodz

Download it here.

And in case you weren’t able to download Eva Kennedy before, I’ve reposted it.

All songs written by Ericka Smith (aka Eva Kennedy) for PABG Publishing CO. (ASCAP).
1. Best of it (Produced by Francisco Fattoruso, Carlos McSwayne [drums])
2. Simon Says (Produced by LT Moe)
3. Competition (Produced by Carlos McSwayne)
4. Carousel
5. Cream (Produced by LT Moe)
6. Reason (Produced by Francisco Fattoruso, Carlos McSwayne [drums])
7. Transform (Produced by LT Moe) but, (recorded live w/ Stanley Ingram [drums], Mark Strobridge [lead guitar], Francisco Fattoruso [bass guitar], Jaylon Smith [keys], Dawn McClain & Jeree Manning [background vocals])

Download the CD here! By the way, if you like what you hear drop her a note on myspace and let her know…oh and tell her where you found out about her! Peace!

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Umm…

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 5, 2008

So I know The Bronner Brothers’ Hair Show was in Atlanta this weekend, so I expect to see some off-the-wall hair styles…but I was NOT prepared for this:

What in the hot holy hell??? (Try saying that three times real fast! LMAO)This man looks like a cotton candy machine just exploded on his face!

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Damn the rain…

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 4, 2008

I wrote this on Saturday evening…

So I’m sitting here in the dark, and I’m super unimpressed. I hate severe thunderstorms. I hate when my electricity goes out. And I definitely hate the combination of both!

Sitting here in dead silence gave me an eerie feeling – there’s a chance that I’ll be alone forever. Shit, do you know how scary of a thought that is? It depresses me to know that there’s a chance that the only people who will have my back all the time are me, myself, and I. Sure I have people in my life that would do anything for me, but as time goes on, there is a chance that they will settle down and start families so they won’t be as readily available…and they shouldn’t be. Of course, I’m taking it to the extreme right now because I’m sitting in the dark, and I’ll never be THAT alone. But you get the point.

Clearly, I was having a mental breakdown at the time, but it’s something that I think about from time to time. And the reality scares me…

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My Personality Type

Posted by Countess Lboogie on August 1, 2008

For the most part, I’d say it describes me.  However, on some of the questions I was half of one answer and half of the other, so my results could’ve gone a different way.

Social Realist (SR)

Social Realists are popular persons full of energy. They are reliable, well organized and helpful. Traditional values are important to them. Founding a family also plays a central role in their life. Social Realists have a marked social streak. They are always ready to listen to the worries and problems of others and spare no effort when they are asked for help. With empathy and understanding, they can sense what other people need. Social Realists are always willing to highly regard the strong points of the other person and to excuse that person’s weaknesses. They are the most sociable of all personality types. Social contacts are very important to them.

Social Realists find it very difficult to cope with conflicts and criticism - harmony is their elixir of life. Acknowledgment and esteem are very important to this type. Differentiation on the other hand is not necessarily one of their strong points. At work and in partnerships, they are loyal, committed and always there when needed. They find it easy to make friends due to their open, warm manner and they have a large circle of friends. In love, they are faithful and attentive and care for their partners with a great deal of imagination and sensitivity. Social Realists show their feelings openly and honestly. Should a relationship break up, they tend to blame themselves. That is why they find it very difficult to end a partnership even if it has not fulfilled their requirements for some time.

Social Realists are more conservative types. They have a set system of values and rules which is orientated to the prevailing traditions. They prefer clear, structured surroundings and work processes; they find too much change and unrest unpleasant. Their strong points are carefulness and reliability and not so much flexibility and spontaneity. Social Realists are open-minded towards anything new only to a limited extent. But, should one be looking for someone to fulfill a task reliably and exactly, they are the right persons.

Adjectives which describe your type:

extroverted, practical, sentimental, planning, emotional, temperamental, energetic, tradition-conscious, loyal, helpful, devoted, reliable, caring, objective, thorough, organized, warm-hearted, open, friendly, sociable, chummy, obliging, self-sacrificing, public-spirited, sensitive, kind, demanding

These subjects could interest you:

honorary work, parties, going out, music, hiking, cooking, craft work, nature, literature

the social realist. Take the free iPersonic personality test!

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