Just a taste of Kanye's New Album!

(Kanye West) Tell Everybody That You Know (feat. Lil Wayne) from Kevin on Vimeo.

So Mr. West's new album, 808s and Heartbreaks, is simply amazing! I have to be honest and say I'm not even ready to write a full review of the album yet, I'm still in shock by some of the songs. He dug really deep for this one. We all know his situation right now (the passing of his mother and his broken engagement). Well he used all the hurt that he has acquired in the last year to create one of the most touching and heartfelt albums I've ever listened too. I must admit though, I was a little worried at first when I heard that he used the autotone voice on every track and did not rap this time. But man was I in for a pleasant surprise. Enjoy listening to See You In My Nightmares (feat. Lil Wayne). This record makes me want to find that dude that hurt me back then and let him know one more time, I'M SOOOO OVER YOU! LOL, sorry I got a little emotional for a sec! Anyway enjoy and stay tuned for my full album review.

Kanye's Biggest Fan from College Dropout to 808s~ Peaches

Long Hair Don’t Care…Anymore!

Those of you who know me outside of the blogsphere know that I have always prided myself on my past my shoulders-thick-you might think I’m mixed with something else hair. But after several do-it-yourself color jobs, my hair (my love) began to break off and thin. I immediately ran out and bought Dr. Miracle’s cream, DoGro’s grease, and even began taking prenatal vitamins to restore me to my previous hair glory. And after a few positive comments from my mother and Jennice, I thought I was on my way. Until…

I was on a date with a new friend. We were joking around and he carelessly pushed my hair out of my face and ran his fingers through. As a girl with formerly long hair, I knew the “check to see if she has a weave” trick well. So I lightheartedly said, “No it’s not a weave.” And he said, “Of course not, it’s too short to be a weave.” I felt like a dagger had gone straight though my heart! I thought, SHORT HAIR?!?! That’s not me! I’ve never been the girl with short hair! But I masked my pain by laughing off his comment and changing the subject.

The next day, I began feverishly brainstorming new ways to get long hair…even if it wasn’t my own. I Googled local salons to find a good and cheap sew-in. I decided that might be an expensive habit to maintain. Then a light bulb went on and I remembered my mother used to braid in a couple of tracks for me in high school. I searched You Tube for weave instructional videos and emailed them to my mother because the two tracks that were cool in high school would not fly in the Big Apple. My whole head needed to be weaved out!

Of course my mother delivered and now I had several new inches of hair to swang (my Sorors know that I’m talking about). To increase my look, I added spirals because the next time I saw my new friend I wanted to wow him…but he didn’t even know it was a weave, go figure!

I was instantly ashamed of myself. I always knew my hair was a big part of my image but was it the only part? Within my life I have had several positive hair role models. My Aunt Cora with her short curly afro, my Aunt Ali and Kai who change their color, cut, and texture like the days of the week, and Jennice all natural all the time. But on the other hand, my father has always loved my long hair and would become annoyed with any talk of altering it. Did my new friend’s comment pinch a nerve…because another man in my life expressed his love of long hair…probably but the shit stops here!

So now I write this blog to you sitting in a Dominican hair salon getting a wash and set…with my own hair. Weave might be cool for some but I’ve decided to rock my own for a while short, breaking off, and all.

Thanks for listening - Apples

T-Pain Singing??

Anyone see T-Pain and Luda perform on SNL last night?? Well this was the first time I've ever heard T-Pain sing without his voice being synthesized, and um lets just say I was not overly impressed!! Call me a hater, but I always knew T-Pain needed those special effects! I will say he can hold a note and it was actually kind of cute to actually see him really singing. But if I close my eyes, he sounds like a little kid (remember Little Sammie LMAO). Anyway sorry to upset all you T-Pain fans. Hey I gotta give it to the guy, his songs are always catchy and I love his originality!

I'm a lover not a hater~ Peaches

Breaking News that touched my heart!

A few months ago I became aware of this family's story on the news. I was touched by the community outreach that resulted from the story. A family with nothing ended up with a Suburban and a new house in a "good" neighborhood. But last night, this new story really has me thinking. Watch first......



Now here are my thoughts. I hate to point fingers or follow stereotypes, but come on. We all know that most impoverished children (children in large families on welfare, children from broken homes, etc.) are not adequately cared for by their parents. It doesn't take money to raise a child to be mannerly, or to teach a child, or even to love a child. It takes time, effort, and true care. I don't know the ends and outs of this story but I can't help to think that this family was given a little lead way to step in the right direction, and the parents still did not properly care for their children.

I can also assume that if the two parents started out with nothing, then they probably work very hard, i.e. long hours, to keep up with their new lifestyle. This may result in these children spending too much time unattended and running wild. I hate to feel this way, but we all know how it goes. I also hate to agree with the white neighbor who says, "It makes me think they would have been better off going to DEFACS." I am praying for the little girl and I hope she returns from the hospital with minor head injuries. Shame on it all!

Stay Tuned Cause We're Juicy~ Peaches

Where else is there to go, once you've made it to the top?

Just when I thought I'd heard it all from power couple B and Jay-Z, today its been announced that they have reached the top of Forbes's power couple list for earnings this year. Yes they beat out our favorite couple, Will and Jada, who got second place with $85 million earned combined. Oh yeah and they beat out the most likely richest couple, David and Victoria Beckham, who only made top three with $58 million combined. So how much dough did Sasha and Jigga pull in this year, drum roll please.........$162 million combined in 2008 alone!!!!!

Damn that's a lot of cheese! My question is who made the bulk of it, B or J? I've got my bet on B. You like how I keep her name first, don't you! I think J may have been making more than her before but, in 2008, she might have him beaten him! Let's see the new album, House of Dereon and Dereon, L'Oreal, Tommy Hilfiger True Star and True Star Gold, Emporio Armani,and the list goes on.....Yeah she definitely brings home the bacon.

I'm happy to see black couples doing so well. I mean come on its been great in 08'! Our new First Family is Black and now Beyonce and Jay-Z are on the top of Forbes's list with Will and Jada right behind. Who would have thought!

Stay Tuned Cause We're Juicy~ Peaches

Here is the "Single Ladies" parody with Beyonce and Justin Timberlake that aired on SNL last week. Enjoy!

Oh yes and Shouts Out to my friends of DST- Delta Nu, your stroll was really cute at Jessica's 25th B-Day party the other night!


Parody Of "Single Ladies" On Saturday Night Live from joni mulach on Vimeo.

Finally: Kanye West official "Heartless" Video

Heartless from kwest on Vimeo.

So I know I'm not the only one that has been anxiously waiting for Ye to do a video for this song. When I first heard it on the radio I literally had to stop driving to pay attention to the lyrics (OK just between us I stop driving for a lot of new music, this wasn't the first time!!!!). The song is Official. I love his heartfelt lyrics that are so bittersweet yet make so much sense. How could she be so heartless?? Poor Mr. West. I couldn't imagine how he would do this video but I'm so glad he actually made a video that directly related to the song. You know sometimes he can go off on the deep end! And I applaud genius director Hype Williams. Job well done. Enjoy the video!

Kanye's Biggest Fan~ Peaches

New music you should check out, Jaspects presents: Unifunk

Jaspects presents: Unifunk from Jaspects Music on Vimeo.


So, I was first introduced to this group in 2005. I can't exactly remember the club we were at, but a friend from Morehouse took me to see Jaspects and Janelle Monae perform there. It was the best night ever! I fell in love with these guys, all AUC students at the time, their sound really touched my soul. Its jazz but its funky and, well you just see for yourself. If you choose to follow them as I have, you will find them performing all over Atlanta all the time!

Enjoy, Share, and Stay Tuned~ Peaches

"YES WE DID", and for now on "WE CAN"!!!!!!!

So first let me, Peaches, apologize for my absence lately. My life has been going through a lot of changes and I needed to take time to mentally prepare myself for the future. But with the help of our new President, Barack Obama, at 11pm on Nov. 4, 2008, I gained new faith in myself, my people, and my country.

I shared the moment at home with my mother who was born in 1944 (ironically she witnessed an African American elected the 44th President of the United States) and my 87 year old grandmother. I can only imagine the emotions that were running through those two as I know they have both witnessed racial discrimination, they have both fought in the Civil Rights Movement, and they have both prayed for a better America for their children and grandchildren. It is a night that I will always remember and hold dear to my heart as I continue my journey through life.

I'm sure we all have some great memories from Nov. 4th. Please share on our blog if you'd like. I do not regret that I was not out and about partying that night, mainly because I know I will be partying this weekend all the way until January for the inauguration. I'm thinking of going to the All Black Affair at the Velvet Room Tonight. So if anyone else is going out to celebrate our newest hero of the revolution, maybe I'll run into you. Have fun and be safe!

Stay tuned cause "We Did That"~ Peaches