[MUSIC] Juicy Fruit- Mashonda

Yes y'all that time has arrived where the one and only MASHONDA is officially BACK! If you don't recall before marrying Swizz Beatz, Mashonda was a singer but then become happily married and clearly that went down the drain. Now that Mashonda is single and happier than ever, she has released "Juicy Fruit". YES, she is an amazing singer; quite talented if you ask me. Listen below to hear Mashonda's first single off her upcoming sophpmore album GO MASHONDA!!!! zSHARE - Mashonda - Juicy Fruit.mp3

[MUSIC] Spotlight Friday's

This Friday's spotlight will be on upcoming actor/artist Josiah Williams. Josiah is a 19-year-old aspiring actor from Milwaukee, WI and currently attends Bradley University as a Theater Performance major. Josiah has begun lyrical writing, and is currently working on two written lyrical collections; “Measureless Love” (R&B), and “UnCaged.” (HipHop/SpokenWord). Josiah released a mixtape, “The Preview”, highlighting his upcoming written work (09.06.10). His first studio album, “Last Of A Dying Breed”, will be released April 26th, 2011. If you ask me; he kind of has a flow like Drake and Kid Cudi put together. ITS HOT!

Click continue reading to view Josiah's latest single "Dream of Mine".

[GOODS] Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

Sony is ready to release two brand new Sony Ericsson phones this month, the Xperia PLAY and Xperia Arc. Both phones will run on the new Android Gingerbread operating system; but it's the Xperia PLAY smartphone that really stands out from the two. The Xperia PLAY is the very first smartphone that is Playstation certified. Meaning that when you slide the beautiful phone you will be presented with the famous Playstation controller layout as well as the left and right shoulder buttons on the back and get this, dual touch pads. You'll be playing Playstation 1 games like Crash Bandicoot and watching movies on the 4" vivid LCD multi touch screen. The phone also comes with a front facing camera for video calling and a 5.1 megapixel rear camera for taking pictures and 720p HD videos.

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[GOODS] Rolling Stone Features THE WEEKND

 "Bring the drugs, baby/I can bring my pain," - Wicked Games.

THE WEEKND - Toronto's very own newest buzz has seamlessly made it to be EVERYONE's number 1 mixtape and that goes for major industry heads as well. They've managed to keep a low personal profile while bringing it back to what it's really about, MUSIC!

Easily the mixtape of the year, it seems to be picking up faster than Drake did. Rolling Stone, is no exception, did a cover story on the group describing their sound and getting those familiar with the lead singer Abel Tesfaye (yes he's habesha). Rolling Stone goes on by describing the music as "haunting" which is a pretty accurate description when really taking in the worlds to Wicked Games. For the full article click on ROLLING STONE - THE WEEKND

It the rising success that THE WEEKND has been having we pray that it continues and we hope that they're able to really live up to House of Balloons and give us more of stuff like this!

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[GOODS] Sony NGP (Next Generation Portable)

In 2005 Sony brought us a brand new way to experience portable gaming, with the PSP (Playstation Portable). What set the PSP apart from their competitor the Nintendo DS was their amazing graphics, internet capabilities and the high resolution movie experience. This year Sony took it up a notch and presented everyone with the next generation of portable gaming, hence the title NGP. Sony's NGP has a completely new redesigned user interface called LiveArea. It also has an OLED touch screen, a rear (yea thats right) touch pad for a precise gaming experience along with Sixaxis motion sensors and three-axis electronic compass. Another big feature are the front and rear cameras, to take pictures and high definition videos. Sony has also put in dual analog sticks, which many people have wanted.

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[FASHION] Time is a Luxury

Who uses a watch to tell time these days? Not me. When someone asks me what time it is, my first instinct is to check my Blackberry, even when I'm wearing a watch. This, however, doesn't mean you shouldn't buy a watch. In fact, watches are essential to completing one's look, and every guy should own a few. Yes, that means more than one. Let's face it, when it comes to fashion, when is one of anything ever enough? Correct answer: never.

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[MUSIC] 2011 Stylus DJ Awards - Nominations

The 2011 Stylus DJ Awards nominations are finally in today and the list is filled with amazing Canadian talent; everyone from DJs, producers and artists. Toronto's own DJ, 4 Korners took the most nominations this year with 4 including 'Fan Choice Club DJ of the Year' and 'Toronto DJ of the Year'. Other nominees include DJ Lissa Monet for 'Female DJ of the Year' yet again this year, P Reign 'Artist Mixtape of the Year' for When It Reigns It Pours and DJ P-Plus for 'Radio Mixshow DJ of the Year' and 'DJ Mixtape of the Year' with Lissa Monet. Tickets for the 2011 Stylus DJ Awards will be on sale April 15th at www.ticketbreak.com and the awards will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto on May 30th. Congrats to everyone and check out the full nomination list here!

2011 Stylus DJ Awards - Nominations

Fan Choice Club DJ of the Year presented by Pioneer DJ

• 4 Korners - Toronto
• A Trak - Montreal
• Deadmau5 - Toronto
• Hedspin - Vancouver
• Ill Kids - Toronto
• Payce - Montreal
• Team Canada - Montreal
• Wristpect - Toronto

Female DJ of the Year

• Miss M - Vancouver
• Coco Fresh - Vancouver
• Lissa Monet - Toronto
• Game Girl - Edmonton
• Mel Boogie - Toronto
• Tasha Rozez - Toronto

DJ Mixtape of the Year

• M-Rock - The Best Of Kanye West
• DJ P-Plus & Lissa Monet - Love Letters & Broken Hearts V.2
• Spoonz - DJ Spoonz presents Kanye West No Interruptions
• Dames Nellas - Hip-Hop Ain't Dead; It Lives In The North
• Wristpect and Jester - Brain Candy
• Christylz - The Mega City Mixtape vol. 3 (T.O. meets Premo)

[FASHION] Runway Monday - Alexandre Vauthier

The French designer, Alexandre Vauthier, counteracts the notion that being a new/young designer makes you less appealing and/or classic. He launched his line in 2009 and has been creating show stopping garments ever since. As soon as you see his work, directing your attention elsewhere becomes difficult - he's just that talented. I really appreciate the way that his clothing plays up the curves on a woman's body. They are always very flattering and very sexy.

I am positive that no one has forgotten the green Vauthier suit that Rihanna wore to the 2010 Echo awards, it had the right amount flow and just enough snug. The perfect balance.

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[MUSIC] Meet JayRene

JAYRENE - while in New York over the Christmas break I was fortunate enough to meet his incredible young woman named JayRene at a video shoot we both attended out in Brooklyn. I quickly learned that she too was a vocalist. Originally from Long Island this petite frame girl certainly shocked everyone at the shoot when she started singing in front of the entire room. Let's just say this girl can SING!

She recently put up a youtube video of her singing Take It All (by Adele) however this video definitely does not do her justice. Follow The L for more updates on JayRene

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[FASHION] Feature: Eyes On Me- Jon Kortajarena

Jon Kortajarena is a Spanish male model. Discovered while vacationing in Barcelona, he has quickly become one of the hottest commodities in the industry. Recognized for his piercing stare, cheekbones, pout, and undeniable sex appeal, Jon has landed campaigns with H&M, Guess, Tom Ford, Versace and Giorgio Armani, among others.

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[MUSIC] Nicki Minaj Diss to Lil' Kim

"You was hot when shaq teamed up with Penny"

Looks like Nicki Minaj only needs one minute to let Lil' Kim know exactly how she feels about her. Click continue reading to check out Nicki's diss track to Kim. I wonder if Lil' Kim has prepared a comeback yet for Nicki?