“If you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?” - RuPaul - - - - - - - - - - - “if by a "Liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people -- their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties -- someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "Liberal," then I'm proud to say I'm a "Liberal.” - John F. Kennedy - - - - - - - - - - - - “Imagine finding someone you love more than anything in the world, who you would risk your life for but couldn’t marry. And you couldn’t have that special day the way your friends do – you know, wear the ring on your finger and have it mean the same thing as everybody else. Just put yourself in that person’s shoes. It makes me feel sick to my stomach …. When I shared a picture of my tattoo on my Twitter page and said, ‘ALL LOVE is equal,’ a lot of people mocked me – they said, ‘What happened to you? You used to be a Christian girl!’ And I said, ‘Well, if you were a true Christian, you would have your facts straight. Christianity is about love.’ The debate resulted in a lot of threats and hate mail to people who agreed and disagreed with me. At one point I had to say, ‘Dude, everyone lay off.’ Can’t people have friendly debates about sensitive topics without it turning into unnecessary threats?” - Pop star Miley Cyrus on her marriage equality tattoo - - - - - - - - - - -
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Showing posts with label Blade's Box of Jams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blade's Box of Jams. Show all posts

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #17 - Gentleman

Currently listening to

PSY


I haven't posted a jam in over a year, so I figured why not let you join in on "Gentleman" from your favorite Korean artist, PSY.

I never understood the craze behind his previous song, "Gangnam Style," but since it surpassed Justin Bieber's single, "Baby" on April 1st, he must be doing something right. lol.

Here's the video and song for your enjoyment; And yes, while I don't understand what he's saying, I'm still listening to it.


Monday, March 5, 2012

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #16 - Monday Morning

Currently listening to

Melanie Fiona


It's a Monday!  Everybody's favorite day of the week!  Actually, I think I'm the only one who thinks it so.  

A majority of you have never heard of this artist, but if you want something to make you dance while you get dressed on a Monday morning, this song will get you to move.  Hell I'm shaking my ass right now, and I'm typing!

Melanie Fiona is a Canadian R&B singer I discovered while listening to another one of her tracks and the moment I heard "Monday Morning" my Mondays have never been the same.  I now play it every Monday as I drive to work and it makes me smile and jump for joy!  She's absolutely fantastic!  The song is featured on her album, "The Bridge" which was released in 2009.

Unfortunately, the song never debuted in the United States, but it did reach number one on the Swiss Singles Chart, and has also become successful in Poland, Austria and Hungary, reaching number one there as well.

So without further ado, listen to Melanie this Monday morning...

If you wish to hear the song with lyrics, view it after the jump...

Friday, February 10, 2012

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #15 - None of This

Currently listening to

Isaiah Robert Grass


Being that I've posted 14 previous tracks you're well aware that my usual pic of choice is a guy with headphones.  Ironically enough, the song I'm listening to belongs to the artist in the photo here, Isaiah Grass.

He's an up and coming pop singer who writes his own music and has garnered quite a bit of attention lately.  Apart from being an awe-inspiring artist, he's also taken the modeling world by storm, having been scouted by several scouts in New York and eventually working for LEDOM Management Group.

His passion for writing and singing his own music speaks volumes.  I've had the pleasure of becoming his friend on Facebook, where I accessed his website, IsaiahGrass.com, and enjoyed listening to several of his singles.  Regardless if he wrote them based on his past relationships or own experiences, the music is fantastic.

At the moment I'm currently listening to "None of This", but you can also check out his other singles on his website or YouTube page.  Feel free to purchase this and his other singles on iTunes as well.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #14 - Strip Me

Currently listening to...
 Natasha Bedingfield
If you haven't seen the movie Morning Glory, you should.  So not only will I be tagging this under my "box of jams" category, but tagging it as a "movies to watch" as well.  Ryan and I purchased this movie several months ago, and we finally got around to watching it on Thursday.  It's a really sweet movie, it really is.  Star Wars and Indiana Jones legend, Harrison Ford, the lovely Rachel McAdams from The Notebook, and one of the best comedic actors in Hollywood, Diane Keaton star in the movie.  

At the very end of the movie, and during it's closing credits a song came on that I absolutely fell in love with.  The song is titled "Strip Me" by Natasha Bedingfield.  It is the second single from her 2010 album of the same name.

I have included her official video below and the Morning Glory version after the jump, so make sure to check them both out. It will have you dancing around as you do your morning chores.  Thank you my sweet Ry for sending me the video this morning. Love ya!


Morning Glory version after the jump...

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #13 - Hard Candy Christmas

Currently listening to...
 Dolly Parton
Not sure how many of you have ever seen the movie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, but it is by far one of my favorite movies.  Not only because it stars country music legend and gay icon, Dolly Parton, but because the nature of the story behind it.  She had two of her most memorable songs debut on this movie, "Hard Candy Christmas" and "I Will Always Love You",  both of which became her biggest hits.  The movie also boasts a couple more songs that will rile anybody up.  They are fun and energetic - you'd almost think it was a musical.

Two YouTube commenters, summed it best:
Gid I love this song, have since I was a little gir...I am 33 now and its still my ultimate top favorite christmas song!! - DarcyHeartsElvis
I think the song depicts all trials and tribulations that we go through..I know for me, it is from a house fire that we had back in July and though they said we would be back in our home for Christmas, thanks to the screwed up insurance company, it won't be until after Christmas..Also, because of the insurance company not living up to the policy that we bought, my daughter and I are not going to have much of a Christmas thanks to no money..But we are not going to let that get us down...- MsDiscouraged

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #12 - Our Deal

Currently listening to...
Best Coast
Have a hanky ready.  I've been wanting to post this for a while.  The music video below by Best Coast features several young Hollywood stars, Chloe Moretz from "Kick-Ass," Miranda Cosgrove, from "iCarly," Alia Shawkat from "Arrested Development," and Tyler Posey from "Teen Wolf."

The video, produced and directed by Drew Barrymore follows Moretz and Posey who play the romantic leads in the film.  They fall in love at first sight, much like Maria and Tony in West Side Story (which by the way Ryan and I saw for the first time this week).  Of course, it's never as easy as it seems.  You have these two lovebirds who are on opposite gangs falling for each other.  The film has a perfect way of moving you in-between the scenes, giving you hints through graffiti along the way. Definitely a pretty song. Very Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, and Rebel Without A Cause.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #11 - We Are Young

Currently listening to...
fun.

It doesn't matter what people say online, everyone who saw Glee last night was introduced to a song they never heard before, or if they did, never really paid attention to it until they watched last night's episode.  

The reason artists agree to have their songs sung by the cast of Glee is for exposure.  Whether its a legend, or an up and coming artist, they all want it.  Imagine all the purchases made through iTunes last night. One you tube commenter wrote, "Yeah glee brought me here as well. Like both versions, prefer this version. Bought all three. love Jannelle Monae. Love fun. Love glee."

I'll be honest, the moment I finished hearing Glee's version of the song, I researched it and found the original. "We Are Young" is sung by the band fun.; It is an American indie pop band based in New York City.  Feel free to join their Facebook or Twitter here.  You can also catch last night's performance by Glee after the jump. But for now, let's listen and watch the moving video by fun.
For those of you who are saying "why did I just spend 4:11 minutes watching?' You watched a moving piece of art. It is showing us, as old (the apple) and tonight we are going to be young. As we grow old, we retain the youth inside us and tonight it comes out. We shed (or cut) off that skin and show off our youth once more. That is what the video is about. It's telling us, no matter how old you are, tonight, we are young. So let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun. Tonight - Cynix7

Glee's version of the song was very emotional for both Ryan and I, because we know the characters of the show, and what they're going through. So for us, it is going to be bittersweet to see some of them go at the end of the season.  The version after the jump introduced us to another fabulous artist, and for that we are grateful.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #10 - You and I

Currently listening to...
Lady Gaga & Sugarland

If you missed the Grammy Nominations Ceremony on CBS, you missed the performance by Lady Gaga and Sugarland singing Gaga's hit track, "You and I," and I'd have to say it was damn good!  I have added it to my collection, Blade's Box of Jams.

For those who didn't watch the show, on February 12, 2012, Gaga will be up against Rihanna, Bruno Mars, The Foo Fighters, and Adele for Album of the Year.  As for my prediction, Adele will take them all home.  She is up for 6 Grammy nominations and it's expected she will win them all.  If there is anyone up against Gaga for the prestigious categories of record, album, and song of the year, it's Adele.  She's undeniably an amazing artist.

Now, let's listen to Blade's Box of Jams: Track #10 - You and I, featuring Lady Gaga and Sugarland!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #9 - Psychosocial Baby

Currently listening to... 

Slipknot vs. Justin Bieber

If you never thought that a Justin Bieber song could sound so good, then you haven't heard this mashup of Slipknot and the Beebs.  I posted this on Facebook around March or so, and I had to post it again.  I have also added it to Blade's Box of Jams.

Isosine from YouTube put this amazing mashup together, and I'd have to say it sounds really fantastic! 
Isosine, also known as Steven Nguyen, was born into a Vietnamese family in the Regent Park projects in Toronto, Ontario. He led a very hard life, baking and selling crack cocaine with his crew at the tender age of four. On his sixth birthday, his father died, a tragic event that has impacted him for the rest of his life. A family friend, Lenny Chilelli helped out his mother, but he himself had a little daughter to raise, so his sustenance couldn’t carry on for long.
You can read more about Isosine on his Facebook page.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #8 - 7 Minutes In Heaven

Currently listening to... 

School Boy Humor

I came across this group on Facebook and I'd have to say, OMG! These guys are hot! Of course their bodies caught my attention, because who doesn't like looking at guys with hot bodies? But that's besides the point.

School Boy Humor is a group from Arkansas created by twin brothers, Phil and Anthony Evans. They write their own music and recently released their latest hit, "7 Minutes In Heaven".  Check out the track below, and as an added treat there are some really hot pics of the twins after the jump.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #7 - Party Rock Anthem

I'm turning on my headphones, and currently listening to... 


Another fantastic summer hit that made it into my box of jams. I love this song, it really gets your day going.  The video below was the commercial of the night during the MTV Music Video Awards this past Sunday.   

First they drove. Then they rapped. Now they're dancing (to LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem). But they're not doing any old dance. They're shuffling. And they're doing it harder, faster and better than any hamster has ever shuffled before. Here is the encore presentation.

and here is the best part of the official music video...

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #6 - You're A Superstar!

I'm turning on my headphones, and currently listening to... 

You're A Superstar!

I posted this song by RuPaul on on July 23, and as I was browsing my stats for the day to see which posts got the most views, this post made the top ten.

So yes, I'm currently listening to this jam!  And yes, Ryan and I are both dancing to it! LOL.

As I mentioned in my previous post, we really miss hanging out with our friends watching RuPaul's Drag Race - and we definitely can't wait for the next season to begin!  

The Queens, The Drama, The Fun - what more could you ask for?

Hope you all have a Superstar Weekend Blade 7184 readers!!!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #5 - Moves Like Jagger

Currently listening to... 

Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera


Definitely one of the best hits of the summer!  I first heard "Moves Like Jagger" on NBC when Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera did a collaboration together on the hit show, The Voice.  More often than naught, you would find them bickering at each other; Who knew they would make a good team? 

I really liked the song then, and it has been one of my favorites this summer, hope you enjoy it too.

For previous tracks in Blade's Box of Jams click here.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #4 - Say Hey (I Love You)

I'm turning on my headphones, and currently listening to... 

Michael Franti & Spearhead


Ryan and I went to see two movies last night, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Captain America.  Both movies were fantastic!

Unfortunately, I've been unable to get a song out of my head.  It was from one of last night's preview trailers, and it just makes me really appreciate life.  

Every time I hear this song, it makes me realize how fortunate Ryan and I are to have such loving and caring people in our lives.  So to make your Sunday brighter, why don't we just, "Say Hey"?  

And tell someone you love them while you're at it!  Can I hear an Amen up in here? 

Friday, August 5, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #3 - If I Had Only Known

I'm turning on my headphones, and currently listening to... 

Reba McEntire


I was reading something about Reba as Ryan was walking out the door this morning, when he tells me, "I love you bunches."

Along with Dolly Parton, I have loved Reba since the beginning of time, and I don't know one gay boy who has never heard of this amazing artist.  Her songs are poignant, long lasting and heart enduring.  She wrote, "If I had Only Known" back in 1991 when she lost 8 of her band members in a plane crash.  It was such a heartbreaking time for her, and the rest of us who adored her so much.

Not one day goes by that I do not let Ryan know how much I love him.  You've heard me say it many times before, "he is the greatest treasure I have ever found."  I never want to say that "If I had only known," or that if today was the last day I'd see him, that I would have done things differently, because I have done everything any loving person could ever do.  And yes, I have tears running down my cheeks as I write this - it's because He is my happiness, He is my joy!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #2 - Set Fire To The Rain

I'm turning on my headphones, and currently listening to...

Ryan and I are catching up on our shows from last week, and one of my favorite performances of the night was SYTYCD's Jordan and Jess dancing to Adele's, "Set Fire To The Rain."  While most of the judges, including Lady Gaga were critical of their performance, I was very sad to see them go.  Especially when I felt there were others who were not worthy enough to go through.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Blade's Box of Jams: Track #1 - All Yr Songs

I'm so excited to introduce a new series to my blog, Blade's Box of Jams.  From time to time I like to turn-on my headphones at work, and listen to some music.  Today is no exception, I'm currently listening to Diamond Rings' "All Yr Songs."   

Before I created my blog, BLADE 7184 in January, I posted this video on Facebook, and vividly remember writing that the lead singer may seem strange to most people, but I absolutely love him.

John O’Regan's voice, the group, and the music remind me so much of the glam rockers from the 80's; David Bowie, Culture Club, Erasure, The Pet Shop Boys, the list goes on.

I have organized my blogs with 3 days worth of postings, so if you wish to continue reading the days before that, and so forth and so forth, you can click the "Older Posts" button /\ /\ /\ right /\ up there.

There are 3 other ways you can find interesting topics to read as well.

*Clicking on any of the links under my "Favorite Categories" section on the left hand side of your screen

*Using the Google Search bar under the scrolling text.

*By choosing a date from the drop down list on the right hand side of your screen.


Hope you enjoy my daily posts, and hope to hear from you soon.

- Blade 7184 aka Peter