What's going on Toronto?

(originally posted on August 21st, 2009)

I'm just here, trying my hardest to stay focused in this heat wave.... Yesterday, I was sincerely hoping the rain would cool the weather down a bit but it was still HOT AS HELL!. I am in no way complaining but daaaaaaaaaaaaamn!! Anyways, what did you guys get into this week? I heard the Busta concert was LIIIVVVEEE last night! I sooooooooo wish I was there! There's nothing better than a LIVE entertainer.... I love going to concerts and getting my money's worth! If any of you were at the concert, hit me up and let me know how it went!

This week, I've been dealing with the down side of business and it's been ROUGH!! It sucks when you try and help others out while still maintaining professionalism, and they take you and all you do for granted. This situation left me wondering, how thin is the line between business and friendship? Is there ever a time where you should bend your rules to maintain said friendship and to make the business relationship run smoothly? When do you sever ties with the people who take advantage of you and your business?

My answers are as followed: Thin as hell, HELL NO and the minute your clients/friends disrespect your business, *get rid of them*!! UGH! Major lesson learned.... For a more in depth look at that question, peep my blog post: http://t-ismusiq.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-thin-is-line-between-business-and.html

New this week, we have music videos from Jay-Z, Jamie Foxx and R. Kelly. Honestly speaking, none of these videos did anything for me! I think I yawned the most at the "Run This Town" video because it was extremely overhyped... Then again, I was never that enthused about it in the beginning! See for yourselves:

http://t-ismusiq.blogspot.com/2009/08/musiq-features.html

I want to send a shout out to Mandi Harrison and Patrice America aka, the ladies of UPSCALE CHIC [ http://upscaleandchic.blogspot.com/ ] and acknowledge their dopeness! I love seeing women who can put themselves together effortlessly and I really dig their sense of style!! Their resume includes wardrobe styling, creative directing and personal shopping..... DOPE!

Click the link to see a few pictures from their site:
http://t-ismusiq.blogspot.com/2009/08/upscale-chic.html

I leave you with Ciara's video "Work" feat Missy Elliot.... Not the exactly a banger but the visuals are FRESH!! I love the styling!

Until next week folks, STAY DOPE & KEEP IT FRESH....

-- Ms. MusiQ: You live and you learn... In the meantime, shop 'til you DROP.... Owwww!