It's all about me. Haha, dat ego. But I mean it as in this blog post is all about me. The past couple of weeks streaming NBA 2K12, Uncharted, Luigi's Mansion, BioShock, etc, have been fantastic. Helping out LookAtMyChicken by hosting a Skype call during his 2 million view marathon. Awesome. Couple that with being able to watch Wrestlemania and a spectacular Monday Night Raw with my two best friends. Just amazing. But my own screwed up mind always keeps the bad in the back of my mind. The fact that while I'm having fun, or what I've deluded myself to think is fun, that I'm not happy. I'm still the giant asshole I've always been. I may sound excited, happy, joyus, etc. But in reality it's not true. Sure there are fleeting moments of genuine happiness, and I wanna thank ALL of you, reading this and not, for helping me have them. So in closing of this paragraph, vent, blog thingy, thanks for be there though the good, the bad, and the fake happiness. It really means a lot that people take the time to watch me stream or reading these emo blog posts of mine. I got nothing left inside of my chest, but it's all alright...
Now there are songs out there that could be the greatest or worst songs in the world. But these may or may not be. These are songs that I can pop on whenever, for whatever reason, enjoy. Some are critically just awful, while some are actually really good tracks. Well enough of me droning on and on here's the songs.
10. Hollywood Undead- "Everywhere I Go" from Swan Songs
"And I like their big thick titties
D-Cups with extra filling
Take it out let me lick it quickly
Calm down it's just a hickie
I'll blame it on this whiskey, sipping, gets me tipsy"
"So I'll beat my meat like I'm a fuckin' butcher
And I'll punk the pussy like I'm Ashton Kutcher!"
"Everywhere I Go, Bitches always know
That Charlie Scene has got a weenie that he loves to show (bitch)
Everywhere I Go, Bitches always know
That Charlie Scene has got a weenie that he loves to show"
9. Green Day- "Longview" from Dookie
"Sit around and watch the tube, but nothing's on
I change the channels for an hour or two
Twiddle my thumbs just for a bit
I'm sick of all the same old shit
In a house with unlocked doors
And I'm fucking lazy"
"Bite my lip and close my eyes
Take me away to paradise
I'm so damn bored I'm going blind
And I smell like shit"
"Peel me off this Velcro seat and get me moving
I sure as hell can't do it by myself
I'm feeling like a dog in heat
Barred indoors from the summer street
I locked the door to my own cell
And I lost the key"
"Sit around and watch the phone, but no one's calling
Call me pathetic, call me what you will
My mother says to get a job
But she don't like the one she's got
When masturbation's lost its fun
You're fucking lonely"
"Bite my lip and close my eyes
Take me away to paradise
I'm so damn bored
I'm going blind
And loneliness has to suffice
Bite my lip and close my eyes
I was slipping away to paradise
Some say, "Quit or I'll go blind."
But it's just a myth"
8. Afroman- "Because I Got High" from The Good Times
"I was gonna clean my room until I got high
I was gonna get up and find the broom but then I got high
my room is still messed up and I know why (why man?) yea heyy,
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
(La da da da da da da da da)
I was gonna go to class before I got high
I coulda cheated and I coulda passed but I got high
(La da da da da da da da da)
I am taking it next semester and I know why, (why man?) yea heyy,
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
(La da da da da da da da da)
I was gonna go to work but then I got high
I just got a new promotion but I got high
now I'm selling dope and I know why (why man?) yea heayy,
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]"
7. Eminem- "3 AM" from Relapse
"Sitting nude in my living room, it's almost noon
I wonder what's on the tube, maybe they'll show some boobs
Surfin' every channel until I find Hannah Montana
Then I reach for the Aloe and lanolin
Bust all over the wall panel and dismantlin' every candle
On top of the fireplace mantle and
Grab my flannel and my bandana then
Kiss the naked mannequin man again
You can see him standin' in my front window if you look in
I'm just a hooligan who's used to usin' hallucinogens
Causin' illusions again
Brain contusions again
Cutting and bruisin' the skin
Razors, scissors and pins
Jesus, when does it end?
Phases, that I go through
Dazed, and I'm so confused
Cheesed, that I don't know who
Gave, these molecules to
me, what am I gon' do?
Heed, the prodigal son
The diabolical one
Very methodical when I slaughter them"
"It's 3 A.M. in the mornin'
Put my key in the door and
Bodies layin' all over the floor and
I dont remember how they got there
but I guess I musta killed em (killed em)
I said...
It's 3 A.M. in the mornin'
Put my key in the door and
Bodies layin' all over the floor and
I dont remember how they got there
but I guess I musta killed em (killed em)"
"She puts the lotion in the bucket, it puts the lotion on the skin, or else it gets the hose again
She puts the lotion in the bucket, it puts the lotion on the skin, or else it gets the hose again"
6. Justin Timberlake feat. Timblaland- SexyBack from FuterSex/LoveSounds
"YEAH"
"Take 'em to the bridge"
"Dirty babe
You see these shackles
Baby I’m your slave
I’ll let you whip me if I misbehave
It’s just that no one makes me feel this way"
"Take 'em to the chorus"
"Come here girl
Go ahead, be gone with it
Come to the back
Go ahead, be gone with it
VIP
Go ahead, be gone with it
Drinks on me
Go ahead, be gone with it
Let me see what you’re torquing with
Go ahead, be gone with it
Look at those hips
Go ahead, be gone with it
You make me smile
Go ahead, be gone with it
Go ahead child
Go ahead, be gone with it
And get your sexy on
Go ahead, be gone with it"
"Get your sexy on
Go ahead, be gone with it"
"Get your sexy on"
5. Hot Chelle Rae- "Tonight Tonight" from Whatever
"I woke up with a strange tattoo
Not sure how I got it, not a dollar in my pocket
And it kinda looks just like you
Mixed with Zach Galifianakis"
"La la la, whatever, la la la, it doesn't matter, la la la, oh well, la la"
"We're going at it tonight tonight
There's a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and we're dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don't know if I'll make it but watch how good I'll fake it
It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight"
"You got me singing like
Woah, come on, ohh, it doesn't matter, woah, everybody now, ohh"
"Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, let's drop the beat down
It's my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out"
"Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, let's drop the beat down
It's my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out"
"Just singing like
Woah, come on, ohh, all you party people
Woah, all you singletons, ohh (even the white kids)"
4. Katy Perry- "Firework" from Teenage Dream
"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,
Drifting through the wind
Wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards,
One blow from caving in?"
"Do you ever feel already buried deep?
6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you"
"You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine
Just own the night like the 4th of July"
"'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y"
"Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colours burst
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh"
You're gonna leave 'em all in "awe, awe, awe""
"You don't have to feel like a wasted space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane comes a rainbow"
"Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time, you'll know"
3. Kreayshawn- "Gucci Gucci" from Somethin' About Kreay
"(One big room full of bad bitches)
And we stunting like
Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada
Basic bitches wear that shit so I don't even bother"
"Bitch you ain't no Barbie I see you work at Arby's
Number 2, super-sized Hurry up I'm starving"
"Now Google that groupies follow me like Twitter
I'm rolling up my catnip and shitting in your litter"
"Which means nobody getting over me
I got the swag and it's pumping out my ovaries"
2. Cascada- "Everytime We Touch" from Everytime We Touch
"I still hear your voice, when you sleep next to me.
I still feel your touch in my dreams.
Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why
Without you it's hard to survive."
SICK CLUB BEAT
"'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.
And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.
Need you by my side.
'Cause everytime we touch, I feel the static.
And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky.
Can't you hear my heart beat so...
I can't let you go.
Want you in my life."
"Your arms are my castle, your heart is my sky.
They wipe away tears that I cry.
The good and the bad times, we've been through them all.
You make me rise when I fall."
SICK CLUB BEAT AGAIN
"'Cause everytime we touch, I get this feeling.
And everytime we kiss I swear I could fly.
Can't you feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last.
Need you by my side.
'Cause everytime we touch, I feel the static.
And everytime we kiss, I reach for the sky.
Can't you hear my heart beat so...
I can't let you go.
Want you in my life."
1. The Lovin' Spoonful- "Do You Believe In Magic" from Do You Believe In Magic
"Do you believe in magic?
In a young girls heart
How the music can free her
whenever it starts"
"And it's magic
if the music is groovy
It makes you feel happy like an old time movie"
"I'll tell ya about the magic
It'll free your soul
but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll"
"If you believe in magic, don't bother to choose
If it's jug band music or rhythm and blues
Just go and listen
It'll start with a smile
It won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try
Your feet start tapping
And you can't seem to find
How you got there
So just blow your mind"
"If you believe in magic
Come along with me
We'll dance until morning, just you and me
and maybe, if the music is right
I'll meet ya tomorrow
so late at night"
"We'll go a dancin' baby then you'll see
all the magic's in the music and the music's in me, yeah"
It's no big secret that I like Nicki Minaj (DAT ASS haha). But there was a time (before Pink Friday) when I couldn't stand or get into her or any Young Money artists at all (including Drizzy Dripping Damp Drake). She can sing, for the most part her beats are good, and when she so chooses her flow becomes ridiculously erratic (in a good way). I feel like I'm using too many parentheses in this already. Pink Friday may be one of the best pop-rap albums in recent memory. Alongside Kanye West's Graduation the more recent release of Eminem's Relapse. But this is about part deux so to speak. Roman Reloaded, I was expecting at least, to be a remix-mixtape at best, not her actual second full fledged album.
Starts out fine with me, with the title track she "premiered" in that bizarre performance at The Grammy's. I have no idea why, but "Roman's Revenge" is so strange and out there it somehow clicks with me. I guess in a theatrical sort-of way. Now mind you, I'm not going to go into diatribes about every track. Cause quite frankly I only liked a handful of songs off of this album. Moving along in this first part of the album which keeps some semblance of pop-rap, we hit "I Am Your Leader." Nicki is solid, not a huge fan of Cam'ron though (never have been), but Rick Ross has a nice little guest verse on here that had me nodding my head. To be frank, "Beez in the Trap" isn't the greatest of Nicki verses (she just sounded more lazy than the desired seductive), at least to me. But this kid, 2 Chainz, has a good verse and I swear to God, I love the beat to this song. Like I said you can have the best beat in the world, but if I don't like the verses then then song will tank. That didn't happen with this song. "Champion" is the best rap/hip-hop song on this album. All the verses (by Nicki, Drake, Jeezy and Nas) are on point lyrically and with their flow. The beat is also very nice and Nas delivers the best verse on this whole album (in my opinion).
This is where the album takes a rocky turn and goes to the all pop, all club, no hip-hop/rap venue until the last track that seemed tacked on in "Stupid Hoe." More on that later. BUT this is where Nicki starts to show off her voice more. And that another reason why I like her. Sure she has the crazy flow, but she can belt out a verse as good as anyone. Luckily for you readers this part of the album soured me. So there won't be too much of my horribad writing here. Three songs did stand out to me though, starting with the second single off of the album, "Starships." Like I Twatted out as I was listening to this album for the first time, this song is complete pop. It's got the club banger, Top 40 pop station, feel good summer sound that I ate up hook line and sinker. The beat is great, the chorus is catchy and the lyrics are fun. Nothing more you could want in a pop song. BUT THEN as soon as it ended "Pound the Alarm" comes on and seemingly continues the song. Same popness, all the same enjoyment out of me.
I was digging the album, when a huge slump of degrading pop/club songs hit me like a wave hitting a little fat kid on the beach and I got sad. Among all the bad though, there was one song that stood out to me, "Marilyn Monroe." The ballad song of this "all over the place musical stylings" of an album. Nothing spectacular about the verses or chorus themselves, but Nicki delvers a great singing performance. She shows that she's not that one trick rapping pony, that she can sing pretty damn good. To round out this album though, "Stupid Hoe" comes on. Yes. At least at the end of this a song from what brought her to the game. The chorus and beat quite frankly...suck. But Nicki's rapping in this is to me, a Goddamn hot mess of awesome. On the flip side of what I mentioned earlier. I can forgive a bad beat and chorus when there's flow like hers. #EndofTheAlbum
To sum up though I'll say this. First part of the album, hip-hop/rap. Second part of the album, pop/club. Nicki Minaj has styles for everyone in this. Slow beats, fast beats, synthesizers, rap songs, club songs, pop songs, ballads, etc. But I think that ideal in wanting to please everyone hurts more than it helps. When she focuses on rap then good songs like "Champion" happen. When she focuses of pop then good songs like "Starships" happen. When she focuses on singing then good songs like "Marilyn Monroe" happen. BUT she needs to stick with what got her here and got me listening to her. Rap and hip-hop. Sure incorporate other styles into it, but keep true to your roots. Release EPs or mixtapes if you want to experiment, don't make me buy your album then hate the majority of it cause it's not your style (or a style I wanna hear you do). Good effort overall, some solid songs came out of this, but for me a disappointing follow up to Pink Friday.
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: 5/10 or 2.5/5 Stars
Best Songs
"Roman Holiday"
"I Am Your Leader"
"Beez in the Trap"
"Champion"
"Starships"
"Pound the Alarm"
"Marilyn Monroe"
"Stupid Hoe"
Best Verse
"I saw my first two million dollars, I was 23
I'm barely a man, yet, I had some killers under me
This ain't rated PG, this rated PJ
Cause that's where a nigga from murder on replay
My 24th b-day, I'm sailing to Bermuda, you can see me on a yacht
Blasting Pac, little not, I ain't greedy
I'm back to thugging, bitches
Back to making them kiss other bitches
My man sister like me, I don't fuck my brother sister
I just aspire and desire to be different
My ten year old plan is just one year to finish
My list looks like this, first thing that you'll discover
The difference in pussy, white, Black, Latin and other
Here's a man who clearly isn't basic
Loud laughter, while writing my next chapter: Fast Cash Life
I REALLY dislike making two songs my song of the day lately, BUT I don't feeling like making a long post. My two favorite (and arguably the two best songs) off Nicki Minaj's sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Which for me is a bit of a let down, but a bit more on that for another time.
Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, Young Jeezy and Nas- "Champion" from Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Nicki Minaj- "Starships" from Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
"I saw my first two million dollars, I was 23 I'm barely a man, yet, I had some killers under me This ain't rated PG, this rated PJ Cause that's where a nigga from murder on replay My 24th b-day, I'm sailing to Bermuda, you can see me on a yacht Blasting Pac, little not, I ain't greedy I'm back to thugging, bitches Back to making them kiss other bitches My man sister like me, I don't fuck my brother sister I just aspire and desire to be different My ten year old plan is just one year to finish My list looks like this, first thing that you'll discover The difference in pussy, white, Black, Latin and other Here's a man who clearly isn't basic Loud laughter, while writing my next chapter: Fast Cash Life Happily ever after Champions"
Ahhh Wrestlemania. The biggest show on WWE's calendar. Where they bring out the big guns and big matches. 90% of the time there's gonna be at least 1 good match, 1great match, and 1 masterpiece of a match on each card. This year though there's 4 matches that could break the greatness to masterpiece ceiling. I'm not going to go into huge detail with this. Just gonna jot down some thoughts on the wrestlers and my predictions on who is going to win each match.
WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo vs Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd vs. The Usos in a Tag Team Triple Threat Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Except for this match. Save for Tyson who is fantastic and Gabriel who is solid, I don't care about this match. And neither does WWE since they put it as a WWE.com match 30 minutes before the actual show starts.
Winner: Epico & Primo
Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos vs. Divas Champion Beth Phoenix & Eve in a Divas Tag Team Match
As much as I love Beth Phoenix, the best active Diva on the roster, this is going to be a shit match. Ala WM24, 25, 26, 27, and I can safely say all Wrestlemania's until Divas matter in the WWE.
Winner: Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos
Randy Orton vs. Kane in a Singles Match
Another match that I don't care about, but Orton has been solid the past year and both hi mand Kane are hard workers. it's not going to be a memorable match. But I think it will be solid enough and will keep my attention while it's on.
Winner: Randy Orton
Team Teddy (Booker T, The Great Khali, R-Truth, Santino (United States Champion), Kofi Kingston and Zack Ryder) vs. Team Johnny (Jack Swagger, Drew McIntyre, David Otunga, Mark Henry, Dolph Ziggler and The Miz)
Winning Team's Manager Becomes GM of Both Raw and Smackdown
Ahhh if this were the Money in the Bank match and half these jobbers weren't here I'd be excited. But this is clearly just a match to show off talent and hit finishers. I could care less who runs both shows, I want a decent match. I think this is just a way to get Johnny off screen, for whatever reason. Better talent of team Johnny though unfortunately.
Winner: Team Teddy
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show in a Singles Match for the Intercontinental Championship
I love Cody. I've always liked The Big Show. WHEN he has a godly size opponent that can slow it down with him, ala Kane or Mark Henry. I loved Cody's promos heading into the match, tearing down Show's past Wrestlemania blunder, but it makes me think he'll get his "time" tonight.
Winner: The Big Show
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus in a Singles Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
The two men who were supposed to meet in a United States Championship match last year, that got bumped, now are both competing for the world title in one of the main events of Wrestlemaina. Bryan is probably one of the top 10 pure wrestlers of the last 10 years and Sheamus is one of the best big man/brawler/technician's in the WWE. This could be a VERY nice match.
Winner: World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho in a Single Match for the WWE Championship
Easily the best wrestler from last year, with easily one of the best wrestler of all time. Both phenomenal in the ring. Both epic on the mic. Give them 30 minutes and it will steal the now. Enough said.
Winner: WWE Champion, CM Punk
The Undertaker vs. Triple H in a Hell in a Cell Match with special referee Shawn Michaels
The dubbed End of an Era match. The Undertaker and Shawn Michael Michaels and Undertaker and Triple H match last year have been the highlights each year. Now they've caged the two from last year and added the man that propelled Undertakers WM legend even higher. Obviously Taker wins, but if this is on par with the past three years, then it will be a nice match.
Winner: The Undertaker
John Cena vs. The Rock in a Singles Match
The match a year in the making a pertty much promo only feud up till now. and Cena has come out on top with his. Stepping up night in and out. The Rock's were good but lacked. Give them time and it'll be a decent little match. Not main event of WM worthy, at least I'm not expecting it to be. Also they'll have three matches over the next year I'd assume.
