So on Tuesday evening, March 23, Steve Madden, the world renowned shoe designer teamed up with up and coming R ‘n’ B singer IYAZ. The event, which was held at one of their stores in Manhattan presented a short showcase, with IYAZ singing his new song “Solo” as well as his No. 1 hit in both the US Billboard Chart (in December 2009)  and the UK Singles Chart (in January 2010), “Replay.”

You know I had to show some love because he is doing his thing and remembering my home folk over in the UK!

IYAZ’s performance was extremely energetic and his singing skills were definitely well honed!  I must say I did enjoy the performance from the Virgin Island native, who orignally grew up in Tortola (which is a very beautiful country btw).

Also making at appearance at the event was the extremely talented young Fashion Designer, Dreemz, who in my opinion was definitely the most stylish VIP Guest at the event, check out the pics below and you can check out all of his designs and more at www.dreemzdenim.com ….

So Mi Amours…….. are we fans of IYAZ, Steve Madden or Mr. Dreemz? You have to love one of them….. Shoes, Fashion or Music?? Personally I love ‘em all….

For more information on IYAZ and other Steve Madden Music Artists click here.

So I thought I would just share some good music with Mi Amours this morning, just some very random stuff that I have had on replay for the past few days…. En-jizzle!

Artist:                     Vybz Kartel ft Gyptian & Machel Montano 

Track:                    ” Hold Yuh” (Soca Refix)

Cherie Amour:

If you were previously unaware, I’m not only Born and Raised in the L.D.N. (London baby) I am also of Jamaican hertitage, which I am extremely proud of and embrace fully….. Thus I’m into my reggae, bashmment and soca big time….

It isn’t as big in the mainstream clubs in New York City, you have to go to Brooklyn or a select few places in Manhattan/ Queens to really hear some good choons BUT THIS YA CHOON….. mi wan si in a every lass club bwoi! (U.S. translation = They need to start playin this one EVERYWHERE…Please and Thank you! )

When I telll you I feel NO WAY about bubbling on the train to this one….. I tell you no lies! lol… Put it on ur I-pods man…It’ll wake you up and have you feeling happy and energetic…. It’s a Good start for your day! 

Mi Amours: Like, Love or Loathe? …..

Rating:  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

5/5

Artist:           JadaKiss ft Swiss Beats, Drag On, Eve, Styles P, Sheek Louch, DMX

Track:           ”Who Real” Ruff Riders Remix

Cherie Amour:

This is one of those tracks that just get me MAD HYPE, morning noon or night….. Honestly I freakin LOVE DMX man….. he barked and Squeaked “I like this hook, I like this beat, this the type a shit that let me talk to the streets” ….. I’m sorry but the way he drops that line is  #HARDBODY fam!! ….Jeeeeez! *Jadakiss laugh*   .

…Plus is it me or is he just sooo ROUGH and READY?? ….That ish is SEXY!

Mi Amours: Like, Love or Loathe? …..

Rating:  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

5/5

‘Ello ‘Ello ‘Ello Mi Amours! So I was having a rather interesting conversation with a friend the other day about sex… and after about an hour or so, I mentioned, very casually….. and as a passing comment, that in the past I have definitely faked it!

Well he was certainly shocked and appeared to be slightly offended, not because we have had any sexual relations and I dented his ego…….but almost because he was offended at the idea that a female would actually just FAKE it!Know that she faked it, and feel no way to admit that she fakes it, when there was a  need to…. ”make it, make it vibrate!” (#truestories)

Let me explain one of my theories on sex…. I am fully aware that every guy thinks that he is THE best thing since sliced bread, when it comes to PUTTING IT DOWN in the bedroom….However I have personally experienced and heard MANY girlfriends tell me just how much the sex SUCKED and how they couldn’t think of any better way to escape, what one of them described as a “washing machine moving,” ain’t-doing-anything-for-me, please-hurry-up-and-let-this-be-over, sexual experience! (Lol)

Now I have to say that often men and ladies speak about how FANTASTIC sex is, and HONESTLY I think a great deal of the time they are EXAGGERATING, so that you will envy their non-existent sex life….. The truth of the matter is that especially for a WOMAN, sex can often suck….

If you ask me the question Have I ever Faked it? …..I shall respond, probably quite loudly, “Hell yea, I’ve faked it!” And I Know that probably 98% of woman HAVE at some point had to fake it. Let me break down the rationale for the fellas, so they can get a little insight into a REAL woman’s mind, and speak the truth so my ladies KNOW it’s OK to tell it JUST how it is!  

Some of the reasons ladies fake it area as follows:

1. She is Bored! – He is putting in work, or what he claims is “work” and unfortunately the only thing your body feels ……is the perspiration being transferred from his skin to yours…. which, I might add, is perfectly fine IF I’M ENJOYING SEX, but if I am bored as hell trying to figure out what channel I’m going to watch when this is over,….. perspiration transfer is just plain NASTY! ….. so HELL YEA IMMA FAKE IT! …Why? ….. To hurry up and get the heck outta there!

2. She is trying to make YOU feel good– Often women care about the person they are having a sexual relationship with, sometimes they don’t and they are using you just as much as you may be using them, but occasionally (lol) they give damn about your feelings. Thus if they see you are making an effort and TRYING to please them. She will FAKE IT , so that you can feel good about yourself, and talk that “I put it down on my baby” ish to your friends, with the most genuine belief that you do! (Its emotional! ^_^)

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Artist:                     French Montana (ft Bun B)

Track:                    ” Bad Habits”

Cherie Amour:

I haven’t listened to…… nor put some GOOD OLE Hip Hop on the site for a minute so I though I would share French Montana’s **New Video** for his Track ”Bad Habits” with Mi Amours…. (Nothing like Hip Hop in the morning to wake yaw ass up!  )

Personally I liked it as soon as I heard the track….. But what can I say ….me ex turned me on to Montana a few years back and his sound grew on me…..

Rating:  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

4/5

If your now a fan of that new track……. I suggest you definitely listen to this from his “Live From Africa” Mixtape…..not sure if it is a “track” per say cos its like a minute and change bt I just LOVE IT!! ……..Its called “Go Low”

Ok, I’m having a throw back moment this morning now…. I’ma put one more from that Mixtape below the cut….for those who are feelin it!

Have I turned anyone on to French or …….do Mi Amours think he’s kinda BASIC?! O_o

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Now “Pick, Pick, Pick ….’Till You Pick Rubbish”, is one of my Mother’s FAVOURITE sayings! (I use a capital “M” because she’s my everything and I never much cared for grammar!)J Anyhu…. I must admit that I used to hear it but never really LISTENED to exactly what she was saying.

The meaning of the phrase is basically this…. When searching for a relationship, in fact….. when searching for anything in life, people sometimes have a tendency to be WAAAAAY too fussy. We want everything to be perfect, everything to match our vision…….. down to the tiniest detail….. This, Mi Amours, causes us to become PICKY!!

The obviously rationale behind our endeavor for perfection is that we feel that we deserve the VERY BEST! Now do NOT get me wrong, the point of this blog is not to say that we should accept anything that comes our way ….. The point is to make it clear that sometimes in our frantic desperation to find THAT PERFECT man or that PERFECT job ……. we can do ONE of TWO things…..

1)       Find EVERYTHING we want….. Whilst simultaneously managing to FIND NOTHING we NEED….

or

2)      Become so exhausted and disappointed in NEVER finding MR. Right (or even say….our dream job) …that we ABANDON our fruitless search and TAKE the FIRST OPTION that becomes available and…… is, well….. PRESENTABLE, to say the least. *shrug*

This Mi Amours……. is the definition of the Jamaican saying “Pick, Pick, Pick….. ‘Till You Pick Rubbish.”  In all of your desperation to seek and find perfection…… you have, in fact, managed to PICK up TRASH! (It’s more than emotional! O_o) 

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So the other day I was thinking about some of my past relationships and trying to figure out why some of them lasted and why some of them NOSE DIVED! I ended up becoming of the opinion that the success of my relationships were somewhat dependant on whether or not the relationship involved Titles!

Now when I talk about the “Title” I am referring to that status we get from being officially crowned the “Girlfriend,” Boyfriend,” “Wifey” or even “Fcuk Buddy” or “Side Chick.” Now I’m not too sure why someone would officially want to be known as the “side chick” but I have heard a few girls refer to themselves as such, and they appeared to be happy with their title so I’m not going to knock it.

You see my question is: Does putting a “Title” on a relationship tend to improve a relationship and satisfy the parties involved, or does it tend to be damaging?

I believe that in some circumstances a “Title” can improve the quality of a relationship. It gives both parties a clear sense of their role, for example if I’m your “Girlfriend” there is somewhat an obligation to be there for you through emotional hardship, financial instability and to cater to your physical needs. Being the “Boyfriend” implies that you will protect, look after and spoil your girl like the princess she is….. Am I bugging or does that sound about right?

The point is that having a “Title” tends to draw the boundaries of the relationship more clearly. If you asked me to be your “Wifey” and I fluttered my eyelashes, got butterflies and said “Yes” with the upmost satisfaction, one can assume that NEITHER party is entitled to “see other people.” The relationship has become EXCLUSIVE! This being fine and dandy there is obviously a downside to putting a “Title” on it….

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Check out the new track from Jagged Edge ft Trina and Gucci Mane, It’s entitled “Tip Of My Tounge” …. What do we think amours?…. Apart from being painfully aware that Trina is a bad bish….

Oh and I heard that “Trina, Kim or Nicki?” track the other day…. and Aside form making me laugh it made me think that 1) all female rappers have been pushed by Ms. Minaj to step thier game UP… and 2) Who IS the BADDEST BITCH? ….

I really want to know …. Trina, Lil Kim, or Nicki Minaj? ….. HOLA?!

I have to say since Minaj came out maaaad Female rappers are coming out of the wood works now-a-days … This one kinda reminds me or Ransom or Shea Davis or suttin ….shes MAD HOOD…. I kina like it doe… lol…

What do we think Mi Amours? …. and Who Is The Baddest Female Rapper in the Game right now…..

 Trina, Kim OR Nicki baybee?

So unfortunately my life got CRAZY again and I was unable cover all the news and events that I wanted to. However after recently telling my boss at my God awful RETAIL job to to Go FCUK herself…..We now return to regular programming!

Nicki Minaj who I interviewed last summer (2009), has finally BLOWN up! She has featured on an enormous amount of tracks in such a short time, as well as appearing on BET’s 106 & Park  TWICE, to date. I have to say I’m very proud of my gurl, she deserves the spotlight!

Ms. Minaj’s status has undoubtedly reached new heights as she  just got her FIRST COVER on the Spring Edition for FADER MAGAZINE,  the launch party for such took place Wednesday evening in downtown Manhattan. The caption for her cover appropriately reads “Nick Minaj Assumes Control”and the article is definitely worth a butchers (U.S. translation = worth taking a look at).

Although the Harajuku Barbie was not in attendance, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn did make an appearance. Mr. DeVaughn released his 3rd album to date, The Love & War MasterPeace (Deluxe) on Monday March 1st. The album is available from the Official Store, and you can also get your hands on a copy via iTunes and Amazon.com.

Now as we all know I was IN LOVE with Nicki Minaj… and as I previously mentioned I very happy for her with regards to her success. Now for some unknown reason, I DO NOT have a TV nor a RADIO, but found myself in a friends home a day or two ago watching the “BedRock” Video and well…. IS Nicki Minaj OVER-DOING this WHOLE Barbie thing?

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