Owner: Njai Joszor - Stripped Vs. Straight URL:http://www.njaijoszor.com/svs Join Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:54:50 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: The official blog of pop & urban culture writer Njai Joszor. Blog features news, new music, interviews, reviews, book reviews, r&b artists, videos and more. Site statistics:Click here
Business Savvy and Eclectic Ivy Leaguers Lead Industry Phenomenon 2008-08-19 07:37:07 If you’re noticing a trend of Ivy League students making strides in Hip Hop and R&B, you’re not alone. Ivy League graduates like Ryan Leslie, Rob Murat and Chester French are among those who have taken their business savvy and eclectic swagger from the school hall to the sound room, boardroom and the stage over [...] Read more:Business
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Stan These! - This Fall’s Interesting Books 2008-08-18 15:56:51 Music, Music and more Music …….. Granted I love my music but its always nice to curl up with a good book right ?
Instead of writing about this fall’s hottest new music releases, here is a list of the most interesting new books that are headed to shelves. (in no particular order)
Before the full list, [...] Read more:Books
Debra Martin Chase - Gets Candid With Hollywood Reporter 2008-08-14 13:21:11 She’s the woman behind the “Cheetah Girls”, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and a host of other films that have been praised for black female empowerment. Also noted for her ability to potray african american women in a positive light on film, DebraMartin
Chase recently sat down with the HollywoodReporter
for a chat [...]
Quote of the Day: Karen Hunter speaks about KH Publishing 2008-08-13 08:07:55 “It’s more like a movement,” she described. “If you’re given a vision to do something, you don’t do it nine to five; it encompasses your entire being. It’s who you are. What I’ve been asked to do is important. Throughout history, the person that controls words is the person that can control and move a [...] Read more:Quote
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The Road Less Traveled No. 2 - “Does Yung Berg Understand The Business ?” 2008-09-07 11:14:30 The answer to that question is yes and this is why you should care ….
Normally I try to avoid things like this and some of you are probably asking why is he writing about Yung Berg of all people ? — But hey this is afterall… “The Road Less Traveled.”
Despite being one of the most [...] Read more:Understand
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The Road Less Traveled No.1 - “I Apologize/The Things We Do” 2008-09-05 10:49:12 For those that read my post earlier this week entitled “Clown - Where’s My Money?” I have to apologize. There are somethings we do and say in the heat of the moment that are not to be broadcasted to the world because it is in “poor taste” and can come off immature and spiteful. So [...]
Bump It or Can It ? - Teyana Taylor “Move” 2008-09-04 19:21:39 Teyana Taylor
who released the hot track “Google Me” earlier this year has put out a new single entitled “Move”….. What do you think… should this track be bumped on radio or sent to the can ?
For me the track is different, fresh and it doesn’t hurt that Missy Elliott is on it. (Google Me [...]
First Ever Gospel Music Month ! 2008-09-02 19:07:08 Alright let me preface with this since people like to criticize you for being a hypocrite nowadays with the quickness…I will admit god has some work to do on me (as Steve Harvey says Don’t Trip He Ain’t Through With Me), but it’s about time Gospel
music was recognized. September 2008 becomes the first ever [...] Read more:First
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The Road Less Traveled - “Clown” Where’s My Money ! (Preview) 2008-08-31 22:58:43 Note: This is just a preview, I didn’t plan on kicking off my Road Less Traveled with this but I thought I would share something that I am going through…. — The Road Less Traveled — My new blog kicks off late next week, September 5th ! – Read more:Clown
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Coming Soon: The Road Less Traveled 2008-08-30 21:18:47 So you think I should change who I am. Trying to mold me into a different man. What you see ain’t really me. They say I straddle the fence. Should I sacrifice who I am. Every song sounds the same. Nobody Trying to Make A Change. Just like puppets on a string. They Just Want [...] Read more:Coming Soon
Sammie Interview Posted ! - R&B Star Matures, Goes Independent, and Preps Third Studio Album 2008-08-29 19:31:31 As announced earlier this week I had a chance to interview R&B heartthrob Sammie this month regarding his upcoming album, the real reason why he left Dallas Austin’s Rowdy Records and to find out what’s new in his life….from what I gathered in talking with Sammie he’s all grown up and on his grind. This [...] Read more:Album
11.04.08 Update 3 - Election Live! Blog..The Results.. 2008-11-04 17:39:20 As you can see below I have been blogging since 7:45am (the time I voted this morning). It has been a great day, going to school..seeing everyone geared up and wearing their Obama shirts, holding signs, handing out candy, pins and so on…. The Change Is Near….
Since this is my second election and my first [...] Read more:Update
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11.04.08 Update 1 - I Voted !!!! 2008-11-04 06:57:29 I just got back from voting…it’s 7:45am here and I’m feeling good. I got my “I Voted
” sticker on and I’m headed to school with it on.
Once again be sure to vote today….it’s a historic day…11.04.08 people !!!
Note: To Florida voters…please read your ballots in detail, mainly the amendment. There is an amendment that is [...] Read more:Update
TRLT No. 20 - History In The Making 2008-11-03 17:26:30 I can’t believe tommorow, November 4th is the day we’ve been waiting and working so tirelessly toward… November 4, 2008 will be a day remembered by many for decades…and you are a part of it. Please vote !
Visiting Miami and Fort Lauderdale over the weekend I spoke with a number of people about the election [...] Read more:History
11.04.08 - Obama, Obama, Obama !!! 2008-11-03 17:04:41 Are you ready for November 4th !! (Play the video below)
If you haven’t voted make sure you get to the polls early Tuesday !!
History depends on you !!
Be a part of the movement !!
Obama
, Obama, Obama, Obama, Obama……08…White House….
November 2008 R&B Releases(Dates/Tracklistings): Beyonce, Shontelle, Slim, Jaheim and more 2008-11-02 11:32:32 November 2008…. the return of Beyonce
, the introduction of barbadian beauty Shontelle and Slim of 112.
Kicking off with T-Pain, November boasts the third studio album release from the king of recent collaborations including Ciara’s “Go Girl”, Chris Brown on “Freeze” and “Kiss Kiss”, and Lil Wayne’s “Can’t Believe It”.
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5808- #43 Jazmine Sullivan “In Love With Another Man” 2008-11-01 13:26:18 While this song was not released with an actual music video it was one of the best vocals this year. There really are no words to describe this one…
5808- #44 Usher “Trading Places” 2008-10-31 13:18:35 “how bad u really wanna do me…I’m always on the top, tonight I’m on the bottom”
“get it, get it, get it”
Sorry typing and singing… Usher
had a rough start with his new album according to a lot of critics however, this particular song was one of the shining stars off of the album.
Now a married [...] Read more:Trading
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