KK Poetry Lounge presents: Erykah Badu

This is truly one of the dopest performances that I have ever seen! I LOVE this! One time for E.B. (C'mon brought her own props too; get into the cut-up poster boards)!

Long live the KING!

The last official publication of KING Magazine hit stores earlier last week (that's right, KING has officially closed their doors) with a dual cover adorning my baby momma (KeyCo) on one and Joe Budden's baby momma, T on the other (she gotta donk)! Go cop that last issue while supplies last! 

Long hair, don't care - ANYMORE?

Seems as though the springtime is bringing about some changes! People are starting to let go of old habits and trends. I for one, like to keep things the same. I am a stickler for a routine and a certain normalcy or regularity, but hell, I'm about as anal and OCD as they come so don't mind me! I recently got a call from one of my life long friends asking me if he should cut his hair (his hair has been a niddle longer than shoulder length since I met him). Spring is upon us and everyone knows that Summer is making her way down the street, so with the heat about to rise up, there's no better time than now! But before you do decide to get rid of the braids and turn in the ponytail for a Caesar, Sir E has a few tips to help make the transition easier! 

1) Don't go from long to short immediately! Be "ADVANTAGEOUS!" This transition is a great time to try out some new styles that may require some hair! So start out by cutting about 1/3 of your hair off; try twists, short dreds or even a curly fade! U never know, you might find your look...

2) Please make sure that your line up is done correctly! One of the most important things, especially for a man of color, is to have a sharp line up (Line up = Edge, Tape, etc depending on your region). This is imperative if you decide to cut off your hair because once people see you, this is the next thing that they will look at (the first will be your bald @ss head!)

3) Make sure that you start to get rid of the dandruff about a month before you cut the mane! I mean, dandruff may not be as noticeable under some well-maintained hair, but believe you ME, when you get that egg-PEALED, all of that Arm & Hammer will show up (AND WILL)! I recommend Pantene Pro-V's Conditioner for W.O.C. (still wishing they will change that title to People of Color) in the brown bottle to help with that! Please don't be in the barber's chair making it rain, cause who ever is next will have to request a thorough cleansing of those clippers!

If you follow these steps, you should be good to go! Personally, I have been thinking about switching it up myself for the summer! I ain't mad at "Bentley's New Do" either!

TWITTER Update

Willie_Day26: TODAY HAS BEEN ONE HELL OF A DAY !!!! THE DAY BEFORE RELEASE DAY, TOMORROW "FOREVER IN A DAY" HIT STORES EVERYWHERE!!!!! LETS GET IT - 1hr ago

SouljaBoyTellEm: http://twitpic.com/3a3aw  - Reppin for my Leo's baby! - 2hrs ago

LudaJuice: Fuck that it's cloudy and bad weather in Atl. I'm staying in Mia another day. I can get work done anywhere. http://twitpic.com/39z3e - Earlier today

A painted MUG gathers no HATERS!

And that wonderful aroma would be the Coastal Scents website! This makeup site I personally love for getting my experiment on for cheap. They have sooo many colors and finishes that you can have a field day on there. If you love eye shadow color, but don't wanna spend a c-note on expensive azz brands *cough*MAC*cough*, I recommend the 88 eyeshadow palette.

It has just bout every shade known to man and is more convenient than having to buy 88 dang colors separately. I love "playing" in the palette cause I can let loose and a have a chance to create tons of color combinations and looks. (Some looks don't make it out the house but hey, I was having fun. LOL!) And the best part honey, it only runs you $21.95!! Even Chris Brown couldn't beat that! Pissed! I paid $40 for mine a year ago. Clearly I didn't get the memo of the falling prices. Boo! But a word to the wise: the shadow can have a high fallout (fallout=shadow that "falls" off lids easy, thus color fades) so make sure you prep the eye area with a good primer. (Miss Elle uses Urban Decay Primer Potion. Love it!) But anywho, the Coastal Scents site gets 2 freshly filled Acrylics up! Check out the site and all the good deals they have for their different makeup items. Tell us what you think of it!

Chucktastic Cinemas presents: Don't Pull It!

...'cuz my girl definitely was about to PUSH!!! Did you see the inner "G" come out of her?? DWL...my girl was fresh from the club with an ill hangover...and expeditiously got sober!! She pulled off the coat, and started stretching baybee she was RET to Go!! What would you do in that situation?? Contact us at Keyboard.Khronicles@gmail.com or leave a comment below.

Your source D'Maine Truth and nothing but the truth.

Treat of the Week (Flipmode)

Yes, I've been discriminating on the Treats of the Week. My bad for only posting eye candy of the male persuasion, ya'll gotta be on me. But here folks is our first featured lady! Here at KK, we boast an array of some of the best thick, fine women. So we can appreciate when a fellow thick gal is on her grind! Toccara Jones is definitely an A+ caliber woman in all ways (no homo) & I can not even hate the girl, she is fantabulous! Makes me think I can pull off a pic with my panty draws on. *runs to put camera on self timer*
Miss T has also been successfully busy with her modeling hustle. Back in July 2008, she helped make history while being featured in Italian Vogue's first "All Black Issue" and KILT it!!! Nothing but pure admiration for her. In the words of one of my favorite selections: Get it b!tch!!!!!

Please submit any suggestions for Treat of the Week to Keyboard.Khronicles@Gmail.com

This Week's Stranger :: One-Hit Wonder

Jerome Woods A.K.A. Rome went platinum and gold with this hit back in '97 "I Belong to you" was off his self titled debut album Rome. This "stranger" may not be a stranger N T more word on the streets is he is slated for a come back. Sixteen new tracks have been recorded but no release date has been set. Do ya'll think he can make it? *yells* HELL TO THE NAW!! My only question is WHERE ARE YOU NOW?? For the latest on this R&B crooner checkout his MySpace!!

Your source D'Maine Truth and nothing but the truth.

President's "PROGRESS" Report

Yes they can! The Republicans Haters are at it again. Yes they can (appear so desperate). In their latest attempt to ridicule our President, MSNBC has created an online poll for you to vote or "grade" our new president on his job thus far. Mind you, it has not even been 100 days yet and they are already trying to do him in. This man told you all, before you elected him, that it would get worse before it got better! Everyone keeps forgetting this! No one person can change the state of our economy, especially within 3 months, without the help of all the people (which President Obama has yet to receive)! Either way, I think that he is implementing policies and making decisions that will bring us back on track and prepare us for a better future! I gave him an "A" - Click in your vote HERE so that our voices are still heard!

KK Poetry Lounge: The Premeire

*sets scene: jazzy, smokey lounge filled with an array of eclectic patrons soaking up the vibes in the atmosphere...aka the Sanctuary club from the "Love Jones" set*
I loves me a good poetry slam, so I wanna share with ya'll one of my favorite current poets. OK KK, put on your berets and allow your minds to be transformed to receive the musings of Thea Moynee...**snap snap snap**

Check out more works of Thea Monyee at her MySpace page or Youtube. Also, if you have any poets that you want to showcase on the site, feel free to email us at keyboard.khronicles@gmail.com.