Here are the Young, Fresh & New notes & thoughts regarding the 2009 BET Award. I must say that there was a lot of misses than hits last night.
1. Where was Chris Brown? There was word that he was schedule to perform but didn’t because of Jay-Z. One of Chris Brown’s dancer @bshaw721 tweeted about Jay-z did not want Chris Brown to perofrm at the awards. I can understand that Jay-z is not a fan of Chris Brown after the whole Rihanna incident, but Chris Brown had every right to be there and the perform at the awards. I wonder what the people at BET told Chris Brown and his camp. Also, Jay-z did not need to perform since his video was being premiered last night. Jayz is more important than Chris Brown.
2. Kanye West was scheduled to perform but he didn’t last night. It sounds a little strange to me since Kanye West is known for ranting and raving about not getting enough showtime on television. Kanye didn’t go on a rampage which shows that he is really working on his “ego” I’m not a huge fan of Soulja Boy but that performance was the worst I have seen in years. Singing or rapping over your tracks should not be allowed at an awards. PERIOD! Kanye West > Soulja Boy.
3. Host Jamie Foxx got the most plugins I have ever seen in my life at an award show. Every two seconds he was plugging in that he is on tour next month. Not to mention that he performed three times during the award show and won an award for Best Collaboration with T-Pain. Sounds like a fix plan to me. Since its a recession, the plugins at the awards is BET’s way of compensating him and it worked.
Last night was the 2009 BET Awards where many of the top biggest entertainers – read the recap here
Of course, what is an award show without live performances. Ne-Yo gave an amazing performance in his tribute to Michael Jackson “Lady in my Life”. Peep most of the performance from the 2009 BET Awards
Last night (Sunday June 27th, 2009), BET held their ninth annual awards ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Many singers, rappers, actors, athletes among many others attended the awards. Following the death of Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009), BET recognized and acknowledged to the public that they would be having a tribute him all night. The awards kicked off with the 106 & Park – Red Carpet special featuring various performances by The New Boyz, Letoya Luckett, Jeremih, Day 26 and many others. Throughout the course of the red carpet, Rocsi and Terrence asked Marlon Wayans – which artist(s) he is excited to see perform? He responded with New Edition which completely spoiled the surprise. (SURPRISE!?!?!)
The awards opened with New Edition including Johnny Gill did a bunch of Jackson 5 medley including “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” and “Stop The Loving”. Instantly the crowd and the viewers at home were anxious and amped about what BET had in store at the awards.
The Host Jamie Foxx came out in a classic Michael Jackson outfit – red jacket, black pants, glitter gloves and white socks. He did a little “Beat It” dance tribute. As usual he kept the crowd entertain with making various jokes and talking about his experience in 1984 when he saw Michael Jackson in concert. As a tribute in MJ honour, Jamie Foxx moonwalked from one side of the stage to the other. It sure wasn’t as easy as it looked.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
(CNN) — Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press. CNN has not confirmed his death.
Jackson, 50, had been in a coma at the hospital, sources told CNN.
Brian Oxman, a Jackson family attorney, said he was told by brother Randy Jackson that Michael Jackson collapsed at his home in west Los Angeles, California, Thursday morning.
Family members were told of the situation and were either at the hospital or en route, Oxman said.
Fire Capt. Steve Ruda told CNN a 911 call came in from a west Los Angeles residence at 12:21 p.m.
Ruda said Jackson was treated and transferred to the UCLA Medical Center.
Asked specifics of the patient’s condition, he said he could not discuss them because of federal privacy laws.
For anyone who knows me, you know that I am a HUGE Michael Jackson fan. Today on June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson has died. This is absolutely the worst and saddest day of my life. The King of Pop is no longer with us. As I am writing this blog, I am listening to Toronto’s FLOW 93.5 as DJ Starting From Scratch plays all of Michael Jackson’s classics. I am extremely emotional. All I can say is Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. You are loved by many around the world. You leave 40 years of history. We will NEVER forget and always cherish what you have done and we will continue to keep your legacy alive.
Below, I leave you a bunch of my favorite videos and songs from Michael Jackson.
FLOW 93.5 will be hosting an exclusive showcase and release party for Miss Melanie Fiona at the Mod Club on Thursday July 2nd. This will be her first performance with a LIVE band in Toronto following the release of her album The Bridge which is available thisTuesday June 30th across Canada. The Bridge be available in the U.S. on August 18th.
Peep the details below.
FLOW SHOW & RELEASE PARTY with MELANIE FIONA
Date: Thursday July 2, 2009
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm/Performance 9:00pm
Location: MOD Club (722 College St)
*Free event, open to the public *19+ event
MAKE SURE to support Melanie Fiona. She is a prime example of artist who has been passionate about her music and work since since she was young. It’s been a long road for her and with less than 6 days away, she will be releasing her DEBUT album The Bridge.
As a bonus, this Friday Questlove along with the Roots x Melanie Fiona will be releasing a mixtape The Bridge – Remixed Live. Peep the previews below. Remember to check back here on Friday for the mixtape download. Enjoy!
Melanie Fiona and ?uestlove Mixtape Coming Soon…
Melanie Fiona “Give It To Me Right” Mixtape Session
Ohhh how much I LOVE and value Hip Hop. A few weeks ago, I posted an Empire aka Fifth Letter Fam album sampler which features some serious hip hop cuts [source]. Now here is their first single from Empire aka Fifth Letter Fam “Boom and Pound (Return of the Boom Bap” off their upcoming album Get It. The track is produced by Big Sproxx of 16 Bars Productions. Hip Hop at it’s finest!
Empire aka Fifth Letter Fam album Get It will be available this summer via HHC AKA HIPHOPCANADA DIGITAL/E1/A.W.O.L. Music Inc. 1. Be sure to get your copy!
Here is Ciara’s third video “Work” featuring Missy Elliott off her latest album Fantasy Ride. The video is directed by Melina which she captured the usual dancing scenes with some booty shaking. I know the men must love that. Overall, the video isn’t anything special in my opinion. It nice to see Missy Elliott – i wonder what she has been up to. Peep the video
Side note: Am I the only one who thinks Ciara looks weird in a tight dress? Too much muscles if you ask me.
