Should I Hate It or Love It

Now we've all come across songs that we love and hate. And that's probably because we love the beats, but hate the underlying themes and lyrics. Yes, most music out there today probably has no substance, and that's what the popular has come to accept and love. So when I come across an artist with a great story nowadays I appreciate that rawness, but I do digress.

Many times, I'm guilty loving songs that have no substance, but I'm fine with it. One example is Lady Gaga's album, Fame, where the theme here is just about having fun and partying, and I just love to jam to it. But I do have problems when the lyrics are derogatory, i.e. Yin Yang Twins' song, "Get Low."

So I've come to hear an R. Kelly song, and the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear R. Kelly is either R&B singer and/or pedophile (it's true, don't deny it.) So earlier I heard a banging beat that's great to go out to (and I love music like that) but then I heard something about being Superman high, and it just disgusts me when I listen to the lyrics. Lo and behold it will surprise you, it's R. Kelly's new song, which is more like club rap than his usual R&B hits.

So check it out, R. Kelly's "Superman High," do you love it or hate it??


R. Kelly ft. OJ Da Juiceman - Superman High

FM x Epik High

Far East Movement announces: Verizon Wireless presents "Map the Soul," a 4 city tour.

Now why would they go and do that? Well, they'll be on the tour, of course, along with Epik High (group from Korea). For more information about the tour and where FM's going to be, check it out at http://www.fareastmovement.com/st/epik-highfm-tour/

Inked Souls Update and Exhale tonight

One more day until Inked Souls (in Crystal City) and tonight will be a spoken word competition in Downtown Bethesda. It's going to be amazing!!!

Not only will The Document, DJ LIL'e, Big Benz, and other artists be out at Inked Souls tomorrow night, Tabi Bonney and DJ Heavy Grinder will make guest appearances and perform. ^_^ Also one thing I forgot to mention, bring a T-shirt and Truth among Liars will silk screen your tee from a couple designs, just for you!!!

And if you don't want the night to be over, Inked Souls afterparty will be at Mackey's Pub (320 South 23rd St, Arlington, VA), doors opening at midnight.

Now if you want to get your weekend started tonight with a chiller vibe, check out a Poetry Slam competition at the Washington School of Photography (4850 Rugby Ave, Bethesda, MD) at 8pm. It's part of the Bethesda Literary Festival and I believe this event is best suited for a mature audience. If you're not familiar with a poetry slam, you should definitely experience it and get your mind blown out of the gutters.

Inked Souls, good for you like chicken soup

Art Whino x Tagür x Crystal City = Inked Souls

If you're in DC and looking for something to do this Saturday, April 18th, check out Inked Souls' opening night from 6pm to 12am (midnight) in crystal City. Art Whino is teaming up with Tagür sneakers to exhibit customized sneakers, photography, and canvas art for Inked Souls this year. Opening night will feature The Document (break dance art performance), Big Benz (TTM Entertainment), and DJ LIL'e (Black Cat's resident DJ).

If you end up missing the opening night, don't worry about it. Inked Souls will run until May 9th at 2450 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA (metro accessible.) The gallery hours are Friday, 4-8pm, and Saturday, 12-6pm. And don't forget to check Art Whino's own gallery out in the National Harbor (173 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD. All FREE & open to the PUBLIC!!