[GOODIES] Rappers Have Responsibilities - Serius Jones' [Life Is Serius]

HEARTBROKEN after watching Serius Jones' movie Life is Serius - the first few minutes of this short film seems to be too common of a story amongst African American/Canadian men. Good kid gone bad!

Brought up in a nice home in a tight nit family - award winning student - hoop dream college student -  "street pharmacist" - gone rapper. Now how many young men do you know fit that description?

TOO F*k'n MUCH....continue for more RANTING..

[GOODIES] Daniel Daley On The Set Of One Night!

IT's our boy Daniel Daley LADIES!! An extremely talented R&B artist from TORONTO!!!! Yup - you've definitely heard him more than a few times on FLOW 93.5 - he also performed at the JJ Is Jeni's website launch party!

He and Rochester aka Juice have collaborated on the track One Night and they've shot a video for it.

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[GOODIES] What Is A Nice Girl To Do?

THAT ONE - Ladies I know we've all had that one guy we were with (sexually or exclusively) who has us now wondering "WTF WAS I THINKING?". It's like everyone saw a train wreck and didn't bother to fill you in.

I'm talking about that one guy who had nothing going for himself! Potentially unemployed, living in his mama's basement rent free, hung out with his "boys" only to gamble money he didn't have while drinking malt liquor...yea HIM!

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[GOODIES] Death To Being Basic!!!

GENTELMEN it's not rocket science. If you look for basic qualities you're going to get a basic chick. There's much more to a woman than booty, boobies and her skills in the bed room (as important as it is to you). Talking to my single male friends they've expressed to me how frustrating it is to find them a "good girl", I've tried explaining to them that while they're chasing Becky the girl of their dreams has been there for them the whole time.

You can blame it on the media, hip hop, urban culture whatever for your image of the ideal woman but please don't complain about your chick being as dumb as a door nob because you didn't hold her to be higher then that when you decided to pursue. If your standards for dating are as simple as her meeting your cup size requirements, how dare you ask for anymore.

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[NEWS] We Helped Haiti, Why Not China?!?!

WESTERN CHINA was hit by an earthquake a few days ago. Why hasn't it gotten much attention. True it didn't cause nearly as much damage as the one in Haiti did. It, unfortunately, did take the lives of over 500 people with 10,000 reported injuries not to mention the people who remained trapped.

China's economy is much better off than Haiti's, however why don't we feel a global responsibility to at least shed light on the events that took place? Why must be we be bombarded by the media to take any of this in? 

Thoughts anyone?!?!

[MUSIC & GOODIES] The Kid's In Popular Demand!!! DOWNLOAD

WORLD pay attention! Canada isn't done yet! The Kid FAMOUS (Toronto native) got something for us! His latest freestyle will have you turnt up - Popular Deman Remix!

It's crazy to see Toronto get love the way it has from everywhere within the last year. We're not done yet...dare I say that Canada will save "urban" music?!?! Kind of a bold statement true? But think about it with artist like K'naan, Melanie Fiona, Drake, Famous, Show Stephens, Andreena Mills, Chris Price ... the list goes on and thats just to name a few. There is much more where that came from.

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[GOODIES] She's Glamorous!!!

I was having a hard time looking at this photo spread. Take a close look, thats Tina Fey! She MOST definitely is taking a break from cracking jokes and decided to pose a bit for the new issue of Esquire Magazine!

She's looking FANTASTIC! Who would have thought! It's nice to see that she can actually act HOT once in awhile rather than forever joking!

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] New From Toni Braxton!

TONI BRAXTON is still at it. I guess she got a chance to take a break from the Las Vegas shows and put out a single ...WITH A NEW VIDEO. The video is clearly a tribute to Michael Jackson (or imitation), someone wished they were a Jackson!

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[GOODIES] Shaq Puts His Foot Down! Watch Out Shaunie!

SHAQ isn't letting Shaunie run the show anymore. He's really trying to put an end to the madness of a divorce settlement this is. With the success of Shaunie's new VH1 show Basketball Wives, her new boy toy & the great settlement its looking like she's getting from soon to be ex-husband Shaq - lifes seems pretty good!

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[EVENTS] LOVE & LUST Returns!!!

LOVE & LUST ~ Teaser Trailer May 2010 from Original Concepts on Vimeo.

Follow The L is a proud sponsor of

[LOVE & LUST] 

May 2010 @ Empire Lounge!

More details to come...

[MUSIC] Toronto R&B Group Untitled Making Noise In ATL!!!

BAD BOYS WITH SOUL, THE NEW FACES OF RNB - those are just a few ways this group has been described as.

UNTITLED (Toronto Natives) is most definitely out there. I forgot out good these guys sound until I listening to the How Low Can You Go Remix to quickly remind me!

Can't wait to hear more music come from them! Continue to listen to the remix...

[MUSIC & GOODIES] Behind The Scenes of TONIGHT! Fabolous Ft. Red Cafe

AS all of us know Fabolous' latest mixtape THE FUNERAL SERVICE has BLOWN up heavy! Well clearly the whole SHAKEDOWN movement doesn't ever take a break beause they're already shooting another video, ALREADY!

Thanks to JayUno another SHAKEDOWN member - watch out for him he'll be on your local station if not already - we got some pictures from the set of the video shoot for the newest single by Fab feat. Red Cafe Tonight which is being shot as I type.

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[GOODIES] MORE Janelle Monae!!!

JANELLE MONAE! Who doesn't love this lady! Lucky for US she holds the position of Honey Magazine's cover girl, for their latest issue! Her latest song Tightrope is a banger, with a new video why would they pick anyone else?!

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] Ciara's Talks About Riding!

CIARA has come out with a NEW track featuring non-other than LUDACRIS! Her NEW song Ridin is pretty good. Not being a huge Ciara fan I'll give her this one. It's has a slow beat but definitely something that any {lipstick.boss} can vibe to!

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[EVENTS & GOODIES] Atlanta's Record Store Day!!!

ATLANTA - Follow The L got some GOODIES for you this morning!

On April 17, 2010 (SATURDAY) major and indie recording artists and the music industry at large are rallying together in support of National Record Store Day at one of Atlanta’s own—independent retail stores; DBS Sounds between 10am and 8pm.

Despite the struggles for record companies trying to stay a float DBS Sounds has most definitely managed to do just fine.


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[GOODIES] African Women vs Caribbean Women - This Is Your Conscience

ANOTHER controversal topic post thanks to THIS IS YOUR CONSCIENCE. This post titles So You Want To Casually Date? Well Ignore African Women. Being an African Woman myself I had to stop and read this particular one.

Getting defensive before even reading it I figured the article was about some nonesense (sorry Lincoln, tis true). I quickly realized I was wrong after reading it. It didn't say anything bad about African Women, rather it highlights the outcome of our strict upbringing.

"African Women DO NOT Casually Date."

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] Spring Cleaning With DJ Mensa!

DJ MENSA has done it yet again. His new mixtape SPRING CLEANING is mind blowing to say the very least! Goodness, the line up of tracks he has on Disc 1 ALONE will have you smiling the whole way through.

And yes you heard right that's just disc 1 - this is a 2 disc mixtape! WHAT A TREAT! DJ Mensa has yet to disappoint. Music lovers from all over can most definitely appreciate the thought and feeling put into this mixtape...

DOWNLOADS & MORE - continuing to read!

[GOODIES] He's Not Going ANYWHERE! - 5 Tips From ThisIsYourConscience.com

LADIES LADIES LADIES! As much as we all like to run around and believe we are powerful independent women, I see far too many women who allow everything in their life fall apart because they were obsessing over a guy. Constantly wondering if he still digs her, clocking him so he doesn't go anywhere...making HIM their full time job!

Doing my daily blog readings on THIS IS YOUR CONSCIENCE I came across this great post to help the women of today conquer the "game" and keep him running back to you for more.

Hope these 5 tips are helpful to you ladies! This is the secret!

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[GOODIES] Shaq Sings Along To Love Songs Because of Shaunie!

SHAQ is hurting right now. As pathetic as this video is I couldn't help but die! What Shaunie is doing to him has this man singing along to love songs. Someone is really either trying to get attention or has simply lost it!

The video is definitely something worth watching if you're in need of a laugh this morning.

continue to see Shaq singling to Aaliyah!

[GOODIES] Canadian Team Almost Wins American Challenge!

CANADA we were soo close in taking home America's Best Dance Crew Season 5! Montreal represented for our nation winning 2nd place. It was obvious that America didn't want them to win (probably because their just too patriotic and can't accept a international team to take it home) but BLUEPRINT CRU most definitely did a fantastic job.

Of all the challenges they were given in this competition it seems as though there was only one that they had a little trouble with which was a lot less then most groups on the show.

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] Fall In Love With Hip Hop AGAIN!!

Remember when Hip Hop use to tell stories .... I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIP HOP AGAIN THIS MORNING! Torch (Rick Ross's Artist) has helped me find my love for hip hop with his track My Testimony. As much as I can say "BUURR" or do a Souljay Boy dance this is the type of Hip Hop that needs to prevail!

Originally from Castle Hill Projects in The Bronx (UPTOWN!!!) - he later moved to Miami, FL (what a transition).

It's pretty obvious what the song is about...his life story. The beat is something like you would hear the old Beanie Sigel on with a flow that reminds me of the old Jay-Z.

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[PHOTOS] * [KISSES] 10.04.10

[KISSES]

10.04.10

First and foremost Follow The L would like to thank EVERYONE who came out to [KISSES]. It turned out to be a great night with an amazing vibe. Everyone was on the dancefloor by the end of the night.

DJ White Gold did an phenomenal job with the music. It's been awhile since I've heard music like that!

Special Thanks To SHASH Photography for covering the night and providing us captured moments of this night. 

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] Melanie Fiona Says Ay Yo!

The GORGEOUS Melanie Fiona (Toronto native) has released a video to hear newest single Ay Yo - she looks stunning for lack of better words!

Melanie Fiona has certainly been representing Toronto VERY well. Not to mention she's been representing the women of the city very lovely like!

Most definitely a #lipstickboss - continue to view the video...

[FASHION] Jimmy Choo - FEELS LIKE SUMMER!

JIMMY CHOO - If you're not a fan you have issues! This fabulous pieces is from the NEW Catwalk Collection! Great colours! Look fab! Theres plenty more where that came from...

continue to check out the matching clutch! (To die for)

[GOODIES] What To Do When You Catch Him Looking!!!

AS much as we hate to admit it HE is going to look! It's whether he has the decency to respect you and not do it when you're hand in hand walking down the street together and save that mess when he's with his boys, it's inevitable and is going to happen. 

Now how you handle the situation determines if you're crazy, jealous or "cool". 

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[GOODIES] Keyshia Dior aka Ms. Say Something NEW Website!

KEYSHIA DIOR - look familiar much? Well you may remember in such films as the Timberland & Drake Say Something video giving her the name Ms. Say Something! 

"Keyshia Dior is a name that you want to keep an eye on. She is hot, multi-dimensional and is poised for greatness in the entertainment industry."

She's definitely someone on the come up, a gorgeous girl - sure hope we see more of her. She just launched a new website.

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[MUSIC & GOODIES] Drake's New Video For OVER!!

DRAKE's hype still continues - he definitely knows exactly what he's doing. Finally coming out with a video for his first single off his anxiety creating (due to anticipation) album Thank Me Later has finally been released!

A HUGE improvement from the Best I Ever Had video, Over is definitely a much more sophisticated and chick look.

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[GOODIES] Black Label Ent Reps for North Carolina!

NORTH CAROLINA get familiar if not already with Black Label Entertainment. They've been working extremely hard and the work they've put in looks like its paying off. Mez - CEO of Black Label Ent. - send me their newest project they've been working on.

The event this weekend is to celebrate their new work so if you're in the North Carolina area be sure to check it out!

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