(BTW, what happened to Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz?? this song was the joint!) Anyway, its Uptown week! (h/t to TyrenM) - add founder Andre Harrell to the list of the greats! This week the Afternoon Threads will highlight Uptown artists and also songs produced by founder Andre Harrell. You probably know Guy was on Uptown, but since we already featured Teddy Riley, we won't … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Uptown Baby! Uptown Baby!
Mary J. Blige
Friday Evening Thread: More Mary!
More classics from the birthday girl! … [Read more...] about Friday Evening Thread: More Mary!
Friday Afternoon Thread: Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige!
Happy Birthday! Who out there doesn't love some Mary? She's everybody's homegirl and she has somehow over the years, combined ghetto fabulousness, hip hop and couture in a way that can never be duplicated. She does it JUST. RIGHT. Love some Mary! … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige!
Tuesday Obot Link Review | Afternoon Open Thread
POTUS News: President Obama on Tuesday welcomed signs of progress in extending a payroll tax cut but urged Americans to continue to press their Congressional representatives to quickly approve the tax break before it expires at the end of the month. Read more here. Pure Comedy News: Republican Newt Gingrich says he's in the presidential contest for the long haul, dismissing … [Read more...] about Tuesday Obot Link Review | Afternoon Open Thread
Alex’s Lounge Is Open!
Pisco, a clear grape-based brandy, was a popular ingredient in many San Francisco cocktails during the late 19th century, most famously Pisco Punch—created by the Bank Exchange Saloon. Pisco Punch 2 ounces pisco 3/4 ounce pineapple-infused rich syrup* 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice Music and Trivia: Please name the song and artist that Mary J. Blige is sampling in "You … [Read more...] about Alex’s Lounge Is Open!