Hard or trying a ting?

I've always wanted to know: Since when does being half/fully naked = being a fashionista/fashion icon? Granted, her stylist Mariel Haenn has an AMAZING eye for what's hot but, do I have to see all of Rihanna's business in the process?? Faaaaak!!!


Rihanna Feat. Yung Jeezy - Hard



Ms. MusiQ: As my cousin would say, "I dunno how to feel...."

PS. This was the new joint of the day on 106 & Park.... Chris Brown was also in the studio.
*side eye @ BET*

Conspiracy? I dunno but come one people, stop trying to re-fuel the drama!

"How You Doin'?"

Don't worry, I didn't forget about you guys!!

I'm still in my vacay state of mind, wishing I was still laying on the beach in the Dominican Republic..... Ahhhhh! The good thing about being back home: the food in DR is CRAP! The bad thing about being home: WINTER!

Anyhow, what's everybody getting into this holiday season? Me, I just wanna see my family and stuff my face (what else is new?)! I'm not really feeling the whole New Year's club vibe but if anybody is having a *DECENT* house party, holla at your girl! :D

..... The reason why I wish I was still in DR:

Ms. MusiQ will be taking regular vacations from now on!

My thoughts on the AMAs

Ok so, I wasn't watching the time and missed the first 15 mins of the show! Now, that wouldn't be so bad if it was the BET Awards but they never rerun the AMAs and I MISSED JANET!! Efffffff! Man, thank goodness for YouTube and WSHH!

Performances:
-I tuned into the AMAs in time to see Shakira's sh*tty step routine performance thing. Moving along...
-Kelly Clarkson performed her record breaking hit, 'Already Gone' and while her performance definately lacked some much needed energy, you can't deny her natural talent. Nice vocals Kelly (but please fire your hair and wardrobe stylists ASAP)!
-I didn't love Carrie Underwood's performance or the song but she just has that thing.... Is it her strong vocals? Her personality? I dunno what it is but I like the girl.
-Jay Z and Alicia Keys had everybody on the feet and sing along to 'New York'. Yeah, the song is MAD catchy, I can admit that and I love the piano intro that Alicia did. I also gotta admit that I would've appreciated it if the Jay stuck to his "All Black Everything" cause that suit choice sucked.
-Rihanna's performance was sooooo SH*T!! POINT BLANK PERIOD. She really needs to stop getting so naked all the damn time, on some real sh*t.
-Lady Gaga, always the original, performed "Bad Romance/Speechless' and broke some glass... Dangerous but HOT! LOL.
-I forgot how good Mary J. Blige sounds live and I liked her performance.... Plus, she looked really good!
-Jennifer Lopez tried a ting with her new song 'Louboutins'.... *Go ahead and laugh. I know I did!* She hasn't performed in nineteen-eleven years and thought it was appropriate come out on stage as a boxing champ and sing THAT song............ WHO TOLD YOU?! PS, I won't laugh about your fall but I will say that your solo dance sequence didn't have the same flare as it use to. Time to regroup mama, I'm just saying!
-*sigh* Alicia Keys.... I really hate it when you try so hard. Stick to swaying your hips and sitting at your piano mama! That little dance session you had with your backup dancer was very ackward & NOT cute! I'm starting to like that, 'Sleeping With a Broken Heart' song but your pitchy vocals will be the death of me.
-BEP should stick to upbeat songs/performances and be easy with those space suits!
-Eminem and 50 seemed maaaadddd out of place to me..... and who told Eminem to do 'Forever' without Drake?
-I didn't expect Timberland to perform tonight so that was a surprise. The permance gets a 6/10 and all because he brought out Nelly Furtado!
-Green Day is hella consistent... Nuff said!
-*side eye* @ this Adam Lambert dude. I'm so off beat right now. I don't know how to feel.....

*Ok so I was able to catch the Janet performance on WSHH. She may look about 30 but she really is dancing with the energy of a 45 yr old these days :(. I liked the music throwbacks but I HATED her outfit. Can someone tell me why she continues to wear these baggy suits with the tight belts around the waist of the jacket?? Anyways, I appreciated her saving 'Together Again' for last... I know that was for MJ <3>

Ms. MusiQ: What was your favorite moment??

2009 AMA Pics

Shakira look hot in this yellow number. Wrong choice of pumps though.


Leona Lewis, who is your stylist and why are you still paying her? Booties can gwan but, that's about it!


Shante looked good. Didn't like the hair or shoes but that jumper is hot!

This look is a no for me Jenny.

... Just why? Rihanna is taking is "egdy" persona too far.

Looking good ladies!

This one is A LITTLE BIT better than the white outfit.

A good look for our boy Drizzy....

Hey Ne-Yo, nice blazer. Not loving that button up though...

Nice dress Paula, just a little too dressy for the AMAs... In my opinion.

Nice dress Mary... Would've loved the hair if it was darker and not so patchy.

Melody from the Pussycat Dolls came through, looking FRESH!

uGh @ the Black Eye Peas.... *side eye*

Loved Keri Hilson's ensemble but my homie @datchickneeks was right, her make up was TERRIBLE!

I would have paired this outfit with different shoes but Alicia Keys looks amazing!

I'm on the fence with this one. I has potential but it needs a lot of tweeking. Rihanna, I think it's about time you change your hair colour.... It sucks.

AMA 2009 Performances

Janet Jackson's Performance Intro For The American Music Awards
[Where was the energy Ms. Jackson?]



Jay-Z & Alicia Keys Performance At The American Music Awards
[Just can't help but sing along]



Rihanna's Performance At The American Music Awards
[.... No thx]



Jennifer Lopez Performance At The American Music Awards! (She Falls On Her Boot-tay But Played It Off Nicely)
[I was confused the entire way through... Sorry mama]



Alicia Keys Solo Performance At The American Music Awards 2009
[*side eye*]



Lady Gaga AMA 2009 performance Bad Romance and Speechless
[Can't lie, she brought IT]



Kelly Clarkson - AMA 2009 Performance
[Strong vocals]



Black Eyed Peas Perform Live at the 2009 American Music Awards Live
[Will.I.Am, what's you problem?? LOL]

*side note, everyone PLEASE take in the foolishness Will.I.Am put on his head! My homie @datchickneeks had me rolling last night with this comment: "Will.I.Am's lacefront will be in a Keele/Sheppard hairstore soon. Don't fret dancehall queens"*

Ms. MusiQ: Ladies & Gents, what was your favorite performance of the 2009 AMAs??

Our Dec/Jan Issue...

The next Industry Mag issue will be out soon!! Last night we got some dope shots of our Eye Candy winner Charlie Cash, so make sure everyone grabs a copy or two!! Also, I believe there is an ad space or two left so if you want to promote your project(s) in our next issue, hit me up ASAP for a spot and ad prices: Ms.MusiQ@industry-mag.com!

[Industry Magazine's Eye Candy winner Charlie Cash]

Ms. MusiQ: Always on the go............

New Music

Janet Jackson - Make Me [Shouts out to Canada's first favorite dancer Nico :D]


Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull - Fresh Out The Oven

.... This song is soooooo shit, lol! Gotta admit though, I have a thing for Pitbull and Jennifer looks HOT!!

Toni Braxton Feat. Trey Songz - So Yesterday

.... LOVES IT!! LOL @ Ron Artest

Keri Hilson - I Like

.... Loves the song but the storyline is weird.


Ms. MusiQ: "If you're feelin like I feel, you can get it tonight!

.... Side eye.

After weeks of much talked about hype, THIS is what Lady Gaga and Beyonce came up with?? HOW RUDE!

Beyoncé (Feat. Lady GaGa) - Video Phone [Extended Remix]



Ms. MusiQ: I DON'T GET IT!! (PS. Not enough Gaga... But am I really suprised?? *side eye* @ Beyonce)

More New Vids....

Surfed the net for some new vids and here's what I found:

Melanie Fiona - Bang Bang

.... I saw this video weeks ago and it's STILL LIVE! :D

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

... I love her cause she hella WEIRD!


Omarion Feat. Gucci Mane - I Get It In

... Smh.


Raekwon Feat. Lyfe Jennings - Catalina

.... I love me some Lyfe Jennings!


Raphael Saadiq - Staying In Love

.... I still think he's terribly underrated!


Gucci Mane - Worst Enemy

.... I put this up for all you Gucci fans out there. I personally don't get the hype! *shoulder shrug*


... and for those who love Reggae:

Serani - She Loves Me


Ms. MusiQ: I live for this ish!

Representing....

Yeah yeah, it's another Melanie Fiona post... SO WHAT?!!

She killed her performance on 106 & Park....... NUFF SAID!

It Kills Me (Live)

Play it in the club!!

This song is such a banger!! Forget what I think of Diddy on a "personal" level... This dude knows how to put together some dope music :D

PS. I HEART DAWN!!

Dirty Money - Love Come Down



Ms. MusiQ: "Show 'em how to move in a, show 'em how to move in a, show 'em how to move in a room full of vultures!"

V.S.

Ok so, aside from the whole assault situation, both Chris Brown and Rihanna are (back) on the media circuit promoting their new albums. Rihanna's "Rated R" drops November 23 and Chris' drops "Graffiti" on December 8th. Which one are you guys buying?? I'll be real, IF I was to buy one, it would be Chris'. I was ALWAYS a huge fan of his.

& ok look, they both dropped new videos today... *side eye*

Chris Brown - Crawl [cameo by Cassie]

I can't lie... I like this one a lot!


Rihanna - Russian Roulette

I completely hated this song before but, accompanied by the video, it's actually not half bad.... Dude in this vid (new doctor on Grey's Anatomy) is HOT!!

Ms. MusiQ: Can we get back to the music now??

Get it Ms. Luckett!

I just love LeToya Luckett! I just have one issue with this song.... It could've been written a bit better to be honest. I love the flow of the song, the idea of it and the beat is proper but some of the lyrics are... Meh, pretty basic.

LeToya Luckett Feat. Ludacris - Regret


Ms. MusiQ: Dude in this vid is hella yummy!!

Her side...

Rihanna interview on 20/20 [Full 28 Min]

Ms. MusiQ: I don't know how to feel... Then again, do I really care anymore?

Some more vids...

Donnie Klang - Prisoner Of Love



Gucci Mane Feat. Usher - Spotlight (cameo by Eddie Murphy's daughter... She's soooooooooooo pretty!)

What?!?!?!? Gucci mane is complaining to Usher about losing his girl? Ummmm, did anybody else throw up in their mouths or was that just me??

Smoooooooooooooooooooth!

Trey Songz - I Invented Sex [*Ahem*... Need I say more?]


Ms. MusiQ: Ooh la la...

Psssst....

Luu Breeze - Stick Up For Love Pt. 2


Ms. MusiQ: Loves hot MEN with neck tatts... Owww!

A hot mess Halloween...

(I decided to import this from my personal blog because... well, it's funny!)

Ice-T's wife Coco.... Barely-there outfits are like her uniform.

LOL! TT looks awesome as Shaneneh (from the classic TV show 'Martin')... Her homeboys on the other hand... YIKES!

Lance really looks like he's coming straight out of Compton... But what the frig is Eva's costume suppose to be?

Ang... Always a cutie, seen here as Minnie Mouse ("No no no, no me guesta mouse!" HAHAA!). Her producer boyfriend is dressed as Sean Paul. The resemblance is SCARY!

Ok so.... Monica & her family are NOT dressed for Halloween. This is actually a pic from her sons' bday celebration.... I decided to put this pic up because of Rocko's face. He's ALWAYS skinning up his face in EVERY picture!! It's pretty much a mask..... Ha!

Hilarity or Tomfoolery?

I'm posting this because I find it 25% embarassing, 25% pathetic and 50% hilarious!! Keyshia Cole, come get your mama!!


Frankie on Judge Mathis


Ms. MusiQ: I can't stand the madness but I can't look away!

New Vids....

Chrisette Feat. Wale - Fragile



Clipse Feat. Rick Ross - I'm Good Remix


Ms. MusiQ: I don't know what to make of the Wale character.... Are you feeling him Toronto?

I'm not convinced....

Rihanna's new album 'Rated R' is scheduled to be released on November 23rd.

Funny how she (and by she I mean her PR/label/management team, etc) chooses NOW to speak on the incident between her and Chris Brown after being completely silent for nearly a year....

Yeah, I'm not buying it. The music industry really knows how to work up an album release, SMH! She is suppose to be going on Good Morning America and doing a 20/20 interview this week... Are you going to tune in Toronto?

Rihanna - The Wait is Over.... Snoooooze!

Ms. MusiQ: I'm over it!!

New 50...

I'm definately NOT a fan of 50 Cent (anymore) but I kind of like this track...

50 Cent Feat. Ne-Yo - Baby by Me [vid cameo by Kelly Rowland]


Ms. MusiQ: Like they say on Twitter, #musicmonday!

Speaking of Twitter... Are you following us??? http://twitter.com/industry_mag

Toronto Fresh is in the building!!

Ron D. Feat Kim Davis - Toronto Pt. 2 [Empire State of Mind Remake]


Ms. MusiQ: My city STAYS on top!

Jigga the Hypeman...

Courtesy of Ro'Shine from TOFLO

Drake Ft. Jay-Z Live at ACC [Toronto] from Ro'Shine on Vimeo.

for you Jigga fans...

Jay Z Feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind




Ms. MusiQ: Have fun @ the concert Toronto!

Who Wants In??

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Ms. MusiQ: Get involve folks... I-M is on the GRIND!

Did I forget to mention....

The October/November edition of The Industry Mag is out now!!

http://www.industry-mag.com

Ms. MusiQ: Well if you don't know, NOW YOU KNOW!!

For you...

Personally, I'm not into Halloween AT ALL! Putting that aside, I wouldn't be looking out for my T.O. folks if I didn't let those of you who partake in these festivites know about some of the parties that are going on this weekend!!



Nouveau On Fridays presents DISTURBIA "The Vixen Within" (A Lingerie Themed Halloween Costume Affair)
Venue: MANSION/LOFT NIGHTCLUB
Music by: Ill Kidz, x Platinum Touch & Kid Tronic

The Upper Echelon presents the 3rd Annual Monster's Ball

Venue: Secret downtown location (RSVP 'attending' to the Facebook event to receive the location before Friday)

Music by: Court Jester, Future the Prince, D'Enforcas, DJ Spoonz & Infinity Sound

TriClu, LUX Ent and M7 Ent present Masque - The Halloween Masquerade

Venue: Premium Rhythm Bar (173 Eglinton Ave E)

Music by: Lissa Monet, Syndikitz Army & Legacy Sound

sidenote: No entry without Masque!


24/7 365 Entertainment presents "Thriller: The Michael Jackson Tribute Party"

Venue: Vola Lounge (214 Adelaide St)

Music by: DJ Law, DJ Spoonz & Whitebwoy (of Vertex Sound)

This one isn't a Halloween party but it still deserves special mention....

Eighty81 & Mr. Warner present AN EVENING WITH LEBRON, the official LeBron James Season Opening Soiree

Venue: BRANT HOUSE (522 KING ST W)

Music by: DJ Lissa Monet & DJ Steph Floss

Ms. MusiQ: While you guys are out partying, I'll be taking in the MJ movie... YEAH MEEEE!!

Some TDot MusiQ

I have to show love to my boy Daniel Daley, who's featured on this track with Rochester.

What's It Gon Be



Ms. MusiQ: D, what's up with the pink shades homie?! & the thick scarf in the Bahamas???!LOL!

Manifestoooooooooo

I know these are week old but I never got to post anything about Manifesto... So here are some pics and videos! Shouts out to KJ, Wolf J, TorontoFresh, Pee Gee, the break dancers and everyone else that was involved with Manifesto! Me and my ladies Sarah and @DatChickNeeks had fun!!

I apologize for the video quality.... Anybody wanna hook me up with a new camera? I'm in need of a Canon SLR!! :D

Mr. Roxx in the building...

Candid pics from Jonny Roxx's "Jump On It" videoshoot....
Song is dope.