Nicki, Nicki Manage why?

Nicki, Nicki, Nicki... Why?

The ever so... Interesting... Nicki Manage is at it again after releasing a lyric version of her newest song, "Only". While this is simply a lyric video she released, Manage still managed to get everyone fired up and talking. What is it that got people stirring you're wondering? Well, in the video it depicts a cartoon version of a hip hop, nazi Germany. Yep, good job Nicki, now everyone thinks you hate Jews.
Nicki then fired back saying she is now dating a Jew. I'm sure he loves the endearing term, no name, just that he's Jewish.
So, here we go... What do you think? I'll include a link to the video. Reminder the lyrics are rather explicit, so watch at your own risk. Did the rap diva take it too far this time? Or is it a simple piece of art?
Here's what I think...  Nicki, well she's doing what every artist is trying to do, gain attention and popularity. I'm not saying that I like what she did, but it's her right to showcase her art however she pleases. As I have stated before, even bad publicity is still publicity. It get people talking. It gets your name out there and gets them talking around the water cooler. Like I said, I don't like it, but I don't like her, but she did what she wanted us all to do, and that's talk about her. So, I give ear credit there.
As for bringing the image of Nazi Germany into this, well, I mean it is part of history, but she includes Drake in the video as a priest of some kind and the others, which I don't even remember their names or care to double check, that's how much I care about them... But the others are as what looks to be like higher ranking officers in the Nazi army. Yeah... I'm not even sure what the song has to do with what her cartoon video is. The song is filled with the "F" word and horrible raps.
So, good job Nicki, you got people talking about you! I still think you're an idiot though. And if you're offended by the video, my advice to you is, well, don't watch it. When I am offended by things, I tend to stay away from it, not dwell on it and few the situation fuel.

Anchor Me, The Tenors

So for those of you who have not read my blog let me just let you in on a little secret. I love ballads. Like more then anything in the world. They are sad yet happy and just always make me feel better by the end. They are absolutely perfect. Speaking of perfect ballads let's talk about one of my favorites, Anchor Me by The Tenors. I may be slightly biased since this is my girlfriend and I's song. And it was also the ballad of my show choir last year but who cares? never the less it is a passionate and moving song. It inspired me to let go and truly learn the meaning of leave it all on the stage.


"I have no more strength left
 Can you stand and fight?
 I'm dying in this doubt
 Can you be my faith tonight?"

With lyrics like this I could not help but break down on stage while performing this beautiful song. We performed this song for showchoir when I was going through probably one of the hardest things a teenage can attempt to overcome. I was in the process of coming out not only to my self but to my catholic family. Fun right? No, coming out is never fun. I mean what is fun about standing in front of people you love and telling them that you are different, no one want to be different, at least I don't, I just want to blend in with the crowd. Anyway my point I that this song is very inspirational and it helped me through a very tough time. And I think it could do that for many of you so take a few minutes to listen to it now if you never have ever this elegantly beautiful song. 
Everyone has hardships in life. Everyone has path they are meant to take, lessons they must learn, obstacles to overcome, no person's just like the next. And it's over coming this thing that make us who we are. And one great way of over coming obstacles and coping with the issues at hand is music. It allows you to express yourself in a way like no other. I can tell you for sure that if it weren't for music like Anchor Me I wouldn't be writing this blog right now. So next time you feel like you cant go now turn on some tunes and just relax. who knows maybe Anchor me will pop next on your Pandora.


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Glee is over..... Finally

We all remember the hoopla when the hit TV series GLEE first premiered in 2009. It was like no TV show before it, it followed a couple of high schoolers who were trying to start up their school GLEE club with actually turned into a showchoir. I loved the show when it first started although it was nothing like actually showchoir which I was involved in myself. It had a great story line for first few seasons and of course they did some killer remakes of a few classics that we all know and love. Glee was very inspirational for many kids and teens. I can attest to this myself being a gay teenager in the world today. With confident out and proud characters like Kurt, Blaine, and even the sassy Santana it gave kids the courage to come out in their own school because like Kurt finds out often times the people who make fun of you the most are the ones who are more self conscious then anyone.  Gay struggles are not the only thing that it 6 year old series covered, they also covered divorce issues, remarried of parents, parental deaths, learning acceptance of all, and low self confidence. These are all things that we know kids are forced to deals with in high school and shows and powerful characters like those in GLEE help kids when having to deal with these life issues.

Glee also created a lot of controversy with it on camera make out sessions with young gay couple Kurt and Blaine. While I personally loved their kisses on camera because of its portrayal of love between any age, sex, or creed. I know many however do not feel this way. Many see this as wrong and inappropriate but to be completely frank screw those people because love does come in all shapes and sizes and I know for sure the on camera kisses like that gave nothing but courage to kids who were in the process of coming out or even who just dream of the day that they will have the courage to.

While GLEE was not the best in it last few seasons after the main characters graduated and they tried to introduce new ones it is still a TV show that changed the history of TV shows and is one that I will never forget GLEE changed a lot of peoples lives and will hopefully continue to for many years to come. Long live the GLEEKS.


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