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I must admit that I was in complete awe when N’Dambi obliged me with this interview. My initial expectations were well exceeded. Upon first meeting you are graced with this extremely humble woman whose voice is paralleled only by her amazing demeanor. She one day hopes to develop a school in her hometown that will focus on the many aspects of the music industry. While in Memphis promoting her latest album, Pink Elephant, I got the opportunity to flex my interviewing chops as well as catch a glimpse into this rising star’s journey:

Thanks Tonya :)

Check out Doug & Patty-Season 2 (in Sheckyvision)

Tracklisting:
Shecky’s Prequel
Ode 2 Patty Mayonnaise skit
Ode 2 Patty Mayonnaise(Shecky’s Blue Plate Remix)
Official (Applejac’s Meccafficial remix)
Doug’s Funny Love (Dark Thoughts remix)
Mustard and Mayonnaise skit
Super Nova (Shecky’s Amicable Parting Of The Ways remix)
Lost Love (Shecky’s Bittersweet Bossa Nova remix)
Alright (Applejac’s Finding Closure remix)
Always (Patty’s Grimy Butta Knife remix)

This will be one of the rare...where I fall off my path of all that is music and discuss something other...whatever that other might be will depend upon where my mind lies...today?..."on the strength." I don't care what you will ever know about me...what I pride myself on is being a woman of my word. If I flake or not is purely my within my character of the moment (consistency is no one's fashion)...but you can never say that you weren't told before, during, or after the fact. I believe that if you want others to perceive you as honest and dependable...be true to your word. If you want to be perceived as a liar and a manipulator, then weaken your word. Your word has power...words themselves have power. We can create so much with positive and negative words and not just action.

If cupid was a tangable being I would hug him and crush his "wittle" arms. Let's face it...Valentine's Day brings out all the love you thought you never had along with the bullshit you always knew. What I hate most is listening to sappy songs about love...that fit only around this hallmark holiday. But there are a few...just a few songs that I feel only fitting for this day...

Happy Valentines' Day- Andre 3000 (Speakerboxx/The Love Below)
"...Everyday on the 14th." Indeed I could sing this song 365 days of the year and feel the love.

Valley of Love- J*DaVey (Divisions of Joy)
A tourmented soul never sounded so good.

What’s happening…it’s your girl GJ and I am so excited for the New Year. We are starting off a new decade and what better way to celebrate than by forecasting the musical year. 2009 brought some of the best albums and I am hoping for a continuation of the trend. Who doesn’t like a good album, right? Does a hooker like Johns? I do believe so. My mission for my readers this year (besides blog consistency…sorry I have three of them, what can I say) is to always kick some good flavor in your ear. These are some of the albums I would suggest for starts….

Carlitta Durand & Vaughn Garcia presents… The Doug & Patty EP

(free download) www.mediafire.com/?mgjwwjgw2ij

Check out my man Maxptah's new EP (free download) Absolute Zero and peep ya girl's cameo....

http://www.mediafire.com/?jrkydw3gl4m

I want my royalties now, please!

Good morning peeps...I do hope all is well with everyone. There has been so much going on that I have had little time to sit and create. I would like to share a couple of gems that I think you will all enjoy.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!! Check out the following albums...

Wild Young Hearts- The Noisettes (if you want to place them in a category, think the Cranberries...but better)

City Lights Volume 2: Shibuya- Nicolay (fully enjoyable from beginning to end...love guest artist Carlitta Durand)

Carlitta's Way- Carlitta Durand (well I had to go and find her...and she is worth the listen)

Good day world, it’s your Queen of Hearts, Jane and I must say it feels SO muthafuckin’ good to be back…and with a special treat for my readers. I had a chance to FINALLY catch up two of my favorite producers, Empee and MaxPtah and do an interview for their new album Listen!!!: The Album (love the title…can never go wrong with simple and a command in suit.) The first single and video Confessions of a Vinyl Addict has made a bit of a splash on YouTube and has even commanded the attention of new fans outside of their Memphis core. So without further adieu…the interview (kudos will be accepted, appreciated and demanded at the end. Thanks!)

1. Tell my readers a bit about yourself and how you guys meet?