From Houston to Detroit the five foot two inch crooner belts out one of the most sought after ringtones from girls under the age of 17.  Her first chart-topping hit “Lip Gloss” has been a favorite song of praise for girls in the mid-20’s down to 10 and 11 year olds.

Lil Mama was no stranger to hard times, growing up in a tough side of East New York.  Living in Harlem she was faced with poverty at a young age.  With 7 other brothers and sisters this youngster born Niatia Kirkland turned to poetry, dance and rapping at just 10 years of age.

In high school Lil Mama was creating her own material and recorded several songs with her father.  With her mom being hit with colon cancer in 2003 she turned to her music to deal with the emotional pain she was going through.  In 2006 teaming up with Ali Samii (DMX’s manager) she headed to Atlanta Geoiga to lay down some tracks with Nappy Roots’ producer James Chambers aka “Grove”.  It was there she recorded 7 songs that included “Lip Gloss” which climbed the R&B Hot 97 charts.

Lil Mama is so confident she will be one to watch – stating that she has been at the bottom and has what it takes to make it to the top.

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com

“Da Drought 3 Track List” has been a popular music download on sites like iTunes and Buy.com.  This veteran rapper knows the business inside and out and teams up with some of the top rappers as well as pumping out solo albums.

Lil’ Wayne deubted his first Cash Money recording with an artist by the name of B.G.  In 1997 the New Orleans’ super rap ground the Hot Boys was born featuring Lil’ Wayne, Juvenile, Young Turk and B.G.

Only sixteen years old, Lil’ Wayne blew everyone away with the platinum selling album “Tha Block Is Hot (1999).  Winning that years Source Award for Best New Artist.

His latest and greatest is Like A Father Like Son906(Explicit Version) with Birdman will surely go plantium before long.

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com

It is beyond me why anyone would give them this or the other Grammy nods, when the Dixie Chicks have clearly said they hate country music and don’t want to be associated with it.  Not to mention all the political bad mouthing they (she) has done. Sure I don’t agree with most of what our current president has done, but I hate when public figures get on there soap box and give their option on current events.

They are entertainers their job is to entertain us and help remove us from the daily trials and tribulations the world brings us everyday.  I do praise those public figures that take on issues such as Live Aid and Farm Aid.  They are truly using their stardom in a positive way to actually make a difference – they are not just flappin their lips to be heard.

OK now on to more positive notes regarding the Grammy’s last night.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards did have some great moments; The Police Reunion to kick off the show was great.  Sting showed a strong vocal performance of their classic hit “Roxanne”. Rumor has it this reunion will lead to a 2007 tour – I sure hope so.

Red Hot Chili Peppers locked in four Grammy’s, and a gracious Mary J. Blige took home a surprising three Grammy’s.

Beyoncé  belted out “Listen,” from the Dreamgirls soundtrack. Backed up with a full string section, Beyoncé powered through the songs superb lyrics making this one of the best performances of the night.

Justin Timberlake had my undivided attention with his “What Goes Around Comes Around” until that moment when he jumped up from the piano and grabbed a mini-camera and stuck it in his own face – that was a showstopper for me.  Wonder if Britney was watching.

Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts teamed up for an incredible tribute to some classic tunes.  They covered songs from Bob Wills and the Eagles. Carrie paid her compliments to the great Wills by performing his “San Antonio Rose” while a video screen showed Wills. Rascal Flatts the followed up with a scorching edition of “Hotel California”. Then it was Carrie again with a smooth performance of “Desperado,”

Smokey, Lionel and Christina put some Soul in to this years Grammy’s.  With Chris Brown tying it all together.  Brown’s entrance and performance was full of energy while singing “Run It”.  Smokey Robinson sang his legendary “Tracks Of My Tears” followed by Richie 80’s hit ballad “Hello”.  Christina Aguilera gave tribute to the distinguished James Brown performing his “It’s A Man’s World”.

Then there was Shakira  - wow what can I say, those “Hips Don’t Lie”.

Gnarls Barkley’s brilliant inclusion of two escapees from “Fantasy Island”.  Dressed as airline pilots, from approximately 1978, Gnarls Barkley’s Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse began performed “Crazy” center stage in the round in the middle of the audience. Cee-Lo then headed to the central stage, meeting up with Danger Mouse, who was playing the piano.  Backed by a large orchestra, an orange-jumpsuit dressed female choir and a kicking rock foursome.

Those were some of my favorite Grammy moments –

Here is a little background on the Grammy’s.  Currently the Grammy’s have 108 categories within more than 20 musical genres.  To win a Grammy you need the majority of your peers to vote in your favor (voting members of the Academy). Some of the best know voting members include Jon Bon Jovi, Prince, Anand Bhatt, Paul Simon, and Beyoncé Knowles.

For a complete list of the winners visit Grammy.com

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com

       
 
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