TECH-OMEGA 

Today's artist spotlight is on Tech-Omega he is a 23 year old in house hip hop/rap recording artist repping my hometown of baltimore,md Tech-Omega also produces and sell beats to other artist. He cites J-dilla as one of his greatest influences. Tech-Omega says  " My music is very heart felt I feel that the game is missing positivity, but at the same time a hard approach with lyrics" "Music to me is like a movie. You have to create a balance of tracks for all types of people to relate to. I consider myself to be open minded. This shows in all my songs that I feature various artist on". Shining stars make sure you check out his album "Beats Rhymes and Life" you can download at this link http://www.zshare.net/download/632658542309ee42/  You can also view Tech-Omega songs and beats at www.soundclick.com/rickjames andwww.myspace.com/techomega

            UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASES:

For all you Sci- Fi lovers make sure you check out "Avatar" directed by the notable James Cameron who also directed "Titantic". Avatar will be hitting theaters everywhere on December 18, 2009. "Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate attempt for survivial." I heard this movie incorporated new technology using 197 cameras simutaneously to create 3D photo realistic imagery that will blow audiences away. Cast includes Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Laz Alonso, Michelle Rodriquez, Zoe Saldana and many more. I cant wait to see this movie!

All horror film fans "Saw VI" will be released on October 23, 2009. The movie was directed by Kevin Greutert. The plot of the movie is "Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman he is forced to set a game in motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood." The cast includes Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Darius McCray and many more. Im pretty sure their will be a Saw VII in the near future. I dont really do horrror movies so my shining stars can tell me about the film.

  

"CLASH OF THE TITANS" release date March 26, 2010. "In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against King & Kings against gods. But the war between gods themselves could destroy the world. Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades a vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades so he can seize power and unleash Hell on earth". Clash of the Titans was directed by Louis Leterrier. Cast includes Sam Worthington, Liam Nelson, Ralph Fiennes, Danny Huston and many more.

                          Lil Wayne's New Mixtape

All of you up and coming rappers watch out because, Lil Wayne is almost finished his new mixtape called "No Ceiling". Fellow label mate Mack Maine says Wayne has already completed six songs off the highly anticipated album. Now some of you may be thinking why dosent he give it a rest after the triple platinum success of "The Carter 3" and let some of these new comers get some shine. But Wayne dosent stop according to him "Everyone else is putting out a mixtape, so I gotta show them that I still got it" While working on the new mixtape "No Ceiling" Lil Wayne is also finishing up his rock album "Rebirth". This dude dosent slow down you gotta respect the hustle!

          Video shoot:"Empire State of Mind"

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys recently shot the video for "Empire State of Mind". Thankfully Lil Mama didnt ruin the performance this time lol. The video was directed by the notable Hype Williams and shot near ground zero. Their were plently of fans and onlookers admiring the duo. Alicia keys explains how the collabaration came about "He reached out to me and said. I have this big New York record I feel its right for us to do it together" "I feel like you can really do something with it. I went to the studio, took a listen to it, I really felt the energy of New York all through it." "It felt so classic it felt so good. I said I love it lets do it. "I think we are both happy with how it came out."

MAKE- UP GALORE!

Metallics are in from hues of silver, gold, turquoise and purple. To create this look try Loreal's h.i.p eyeshadows.

False eyelashes now shining stars I have not mastered this technique yet but with new easy to apply strips doing falsies at home are now easier than ever! The eyelashes featured above are by Shu Uemura check them out they have a crazy collection of lashes.

 

















Ladies Glowing skin is always in. Bronzers give you minimal coverage that lets your healthy glowing skin shine through! So on those face paced days just apply some bronzer and your out the door. One of my faves is CoverGirl's Queen Collection in ebony bronze.

Black History Spotlight:Ella Baker

Ella Baker was born to Georgiana and Blake Baker on December 13, 1903 in Norfolk ,Virginia. In 1927 Baker earned her degree from Shaw University in North Carolina. Ella Baker then moved to Harlem and in 1941 she joined the NAACP working as the Director of Branches. Baker worked side by side with Martin Luther King Jr. and Baynard Rustin but she often felt her contributions were overlooked because she was a woman. Ella Baker later resigned from the NAACP in 1946, but remained with the organization for several years. Baker was instrumental in helping establish the SNCC (student nonviolent coordinating committe) which helped students organize sit-in demonstrations. Ella Baker continued her activism until her death in New York City on December 13, 1986. For more information you can check out her biography "Ella Baker & the Black Freedom Movement". I found this quote from Ella Baker that I thought was very profound check it out...

"One of the things that has to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going"

I always thought to myself as an African American we are the only ethnicity that dosent know our origin. Of course we know our descendants came from Africa but we dont know what tribes we come from and what customs, rituals, and tradition each tribe embodies. And if we dont know where we come from we cant possibly know where we are headed. Thanks to all my Shining stars for visiting please comment and Subscribe!

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Rapper DMX is now Boxing? The rapper DMX is scheduled to fight against Eric Martinez on December 12, 2009 in Birmingham Alabama. Did I miss something? When did DMX become a professional boxer last time I heard he was in jail. I guess he has to pay the bills like the rest of us. In a recent interview DMX said he was working on not only one but two albums because "the streets need him" I rather much hear some music from this talented brother than to watch him fighting in the ring. Shining stars what do you think about this? Will you all tune in to watch the fight? Please leave comments and SUBSCRIBE Thanks for visiting!