Unless something has changed without my knowledge, Jazmine Sullivan is still on her sabbatical from music. That’s still not stopping the Internet from getting its sticky fingers on the random unreleased track every so often. “My Career,” produced by Salaam Remi, is an interesting listen to say the least. All these years, Jazzy has been looking for a good man, constantly found a man who has led her to busting out his car windows or giving him 10 seconds to live and she finally finds one. But, for whatever reason, things aren’t working out because on said track, she presents the ultimate ultimatum. Almost proudly, she exclaims her career is her number one priority and every other outside influence in her life takes second place – including her man.

Make up your damn mind, Miss Sullivan. Either way though, the song jams and is another welcomed addition to my J.S. folder. She’ll come back to me eventually. I think.

Jazmine Sullivan – “My Career” (Prod. By Salaam Remi)

World War II’s extensive on-screen history is being expanded even more with Star Wars creator George Lucas’ latest visual in Red Tails. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first corp of African-American fighter pilots in the United States military and a competent bunch despite the racial tension they faced in the 1940s. Read the rest of this entry »

I said awhile back that fame is the most powerful drug known to man; Jazmine Sullivan is only the latest human to experience its effects. So when she announced she was taking a hiatus from the music world, shock was the last emotion I felt. She’s talented, but anyone who can sing about pain and heartbreak for this long is obviously Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes the dream of making it is more fun than it is to actually make it…

If there is one thing about Eminem that has remained consistent over the years, it is the fact that he hates the idea of being “famous.” He opened up about it on 2002′s “Say Goodbye Hollywood” and the ill effects of his international star power have repeatedly shown themselves since. Read the rest of this entry »

I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to T.I. for joining a highly sacred cult whose members include only the most elite of rappers. Jay-Z. B.o.B. Lil’ Wayne. 50 Cent. Drake. The Game. There are more, but they requested anonymity so I’ll leave them off the record, and if you haven’t guessed by now, these are some of the greatest rappers that Eminem has absolutely incinerated on their own shit. So again, after listening to this song, we’re tacking Tip’s picture up on the wall with the rest of these dudes. Read the rest of this entry »

The man who screwed over Jazmine Sullivan should take her fine ass to court. The emotional drama that he took her through should be treated as intellectual property and he should be receiving royalties off the money made from any music she creates. At the very least, he should be able to get a few bucks for being abused in effigy in the video for “10 Seconds.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jazmine Sullivan makes heartbreak sound so beautiful. I’ve often wondered about Jazzy’s inspiration. Whoever the guy is, it has suck knowing your mistakes are helping build another person’s fortune. It’s the same thing I said about Keyshia Cole, until she got crossed up by Daniel Gibson and eventually jumped the broom. And who could forget about the queen of R&B heartbreak, Mary J. The formula is simple: pain > happiness, everyday of the week and every month of the year. Read the rest of this entry »

This wasn’t on the halfway point’s best list for no reason. When I say “Holding You Down (Going In Circles)” has been in rotation since June 30th, it has really has been in rotation since June 30th. Read the rest of this entry »

The R&B love ballad no longer exists, or at least that’s what I’ve heard countless times over the past few years. Not disagreeing with the idea but even more has been lost over time. While the rhythm has remained, the genre kissed the blues goodbye. Read the rest of this entry »

Jazmine Sullivan obviously frequents TSS. A few days ago I sent out a digital APB in regards to her whereabouts and look what we have here: new music! Her first album, Fearless, was a personal favorite of mine her and her guest appearances here and there have been money. So you have to forgive me if I began to worry when I hadn’t heard from her in awhile. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m a sucker for anything that reads “featuring Jazmine Sullivan.” She had Ace Hood feeling like a “Champion.” Jadakiss channeled one of his better records on his last LP thanks to Jaz. And she got Snoop to go an entire song without cursing. Quite the feat, indeed. Per the request of “The Queen“, Sullivan rides shotgun as the two discuss a topic which has essentially formed their entire respective careers, hardship, on “Gonna Make It.” Read the rest of this entry »

Certain people are placed on this Earth for particular reasons. Richard Pryor had the unique ability to make people keel over with laughter. At the peak of his career, Michael Jordan arguably played basketball at the highest level ever witnessed. And Denzel Washington showcases his theatrical skills to millions worldwide in every one of his feature films. In the case of Calvin Broadus, better known as Snoop Dogg, his seemingly inexplainable ability to make quality music happens to be his niche. Read the rest of this entry »

Can you see what’s going on here? No, not the picture, the music. Read the rest of this entry »

What a difference 6 months can make. Regardless of whether the stars were aligned or back room deals took place, Ace Hood was poised for the short track to success. Backed by DJ Khaled, Rick Ross & the Def Jam machine, his inclusion in XXL’s ‘08 Top Ten Freshman Class, coincided with the release of his debut album Gutta. Looking to build upon the tepid response to it, he’s already back with his sophomore effort Ruthless. After the expeditious completion of his freshman year, it’s time for him to declare a major and stop the exploratory nature of being undecided.

Ace’s biggest problem is his lack of identity. One minute he’s the ultimate hustler controlling the corner, the next minute he’s the ladies man and in between he’s deadest on convincing he came up so destitute that you’d be a fool not to root for his success. The perfect analogy for this is in the movie American Gangster when Mrs. Lucas is trying to convince her son Read the rest of this entry »

Young Antoine is trying to improve on that C- Professor David awarded him with for his sophomore effort Ruthless. Will he make the grade? Time will only tell.

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