My Top 10 SongS!

These Are The Songs That I Enjoy On A Daily Basis:


1. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGC003Xz3CY


2. Unthinkable (I'm Ready)– Alicia Keys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhuGQUZJot8


3. Umbrella – Rihanna Ft Jay Z
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvBfHwUxHIk&ob=av3e


4. Only Girl (In The World) – Rihanna
http://www.vevo.com/watch/rihanna/only-girl-in-the-world/USUV71002023


5. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I&ob=av3e


6. Monster – Kanye West, Jay Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azM_AJr6wE8


7. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9VgBoy9n3Y


8. Mesmorize – Ja Rule ft. Ashanti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcP96KbFIIU


9. Put It On Me – Ja Rule Ft. Lil Mo & Vita
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lWCd0jqxeg


10. U Remind Me – Usher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxau9B3jOHM&ob=av3e


And Many More!






Thank You.....And God Bless!

The Three M's?

For a class assignment, I have to find a celebrity who has had a tragic life. Not only does the celebrity have to be tragic, but they must have a slight resemblance of me. 

I honestly don't know who I should do for this monologue. Right now it is a challenge between Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, or Malcolm X. But they are such historical people who I think I may not live up to there tragedy. I know I should be thinking positive about these things, but I learned that you have to be realistic and truthful about what you're getting into. So the truth is I don't know which one of the three I should do. Or should I keep looking for more tragic celebrities?


The three M's have experienced a lot of tragedy in their lives which is hard to believe they survived. Except one, which is Marvin Gaye! Marvin Gaye made tragic history when he was murdered by his own father. Long story short, man (Marvin's father) yells at his wife (Marvin's mother). Son (Marvin), defending his mother, yells back at father. Father yells at son. Son strikes his father. Father murders son. I mean how tragic does it get when you are murdered by your own father. I am not sure if I want to challenge myself as this icon.


Another one of the three is Muhammad Ali. What's tragic about him... hmmmm? Well let me tell you, he has been  diagnosed with the Parkinson Syndrome for over 26 yrs. The cause of his diagnose was believed to be triggered from his loss during the match with Larry Homes, another famous boxer, who severely injured Ali and caused him to have a head trauma. I am not sure if I want to challenge this icon either.


The last one of the three is Malcolm X. Malcolm X  was against white violence! Showing that he was against this, Malcolm became an advocate and a precursor of the black movement. But what's tragic about him? Because he was black in the 60's, racism was a curse during these times. Malcolm suffered death threats, extortions, and later suffered an assassination. OMG....This is all very overwhelming for me. Another icon who is a challenge! Can I really do this? Which one of the three M's will I choose? 

To Be Continued!

Thank You..........And God Bless!

Flashback Wednesday!

This Blog Is Called Flashback Wednesday, Where I Type Out A Past Memory About Anything That I Did.... I Am Going To Take You Back To A Blog I Did On October 26, 2009.

And I Quote:

"Hey Ya, This is Dane And This Is My Second Blog, Since I Was Supposed To Type My Second Blog Two-Days Ago I Will Be Making Up For It Today. On Wednesday, October 14, 2009.  The Arts Department And I Went On A Trip Downtown Toronto To Go And Be An Audience For So You Think You Can Dance. It Was Fun On Our Way There,  And Then When We Stopped We Got Something To Eat (Wendys/Tim Hortons). When We Got There, We Had To Wait For So Long! But It Was “Worth It”. We Had Such A Good Time. We Waited In Another Line To Get Autographs Of The Judges For SYTYCDC, And Trust Me I Thought My Friends And I Were Immature, But I Was Wrong."

Thank You........And God Bless!

My AHA Moment!

So I Am Reading The Sixth Edition Of Acting Professionally.....
On Page 156 There Is A Sub-chapter Called Interview Attitude... 

As I Was Reading There Was A Section That Made Me Say....AHA! And The Aha Moment Was Where It Talked About, And I Quote, "Casting People Are Actually Afraid Of People Who Act". This Sentence Made Me Say AHA Because It Got Me Wondering, If Casting People Are Afraid Of People Who Act, Then What Are They Looking For That Makes Them Feel Comfortable? I Know That Many People Who Have Done Interviews Have Told At least Some Kind Of Fib About There selves, And Yet They Become Actors....Shouldn't The Casting Directors Be Scared Of Them? Shouldn't They Be Telling Them That They Did Not Make It?.....I Don't Know Man! The World Is A Crazy Place!


Thank You....And God Bless!

Using Substitutions For Natural Speech

This Article Is So Helpful!.....I Find This Article Very Helpful For Me Only Because I Have Trouble Remembering My Lines, And That My Voice Is Very Monotone. What This Blog Talks About Is That The Substitution Method Of Acting Technique Allows You To Remember Your Lines In A Way You Don't Usually Think Of, And When You Do Use This Method, You Will Be Able To Remember Your Lines And Will Be Capable Of Saying Them With Realism. 


I Agree With The Whole Blog...I Think That Substitution Is One Of The Best Tools To Use As An Actor When It Comes To Memorizing A Script. As An Actor I Use Substitution For Building Realistic Affects, Or Splitting Myself Of Vocal Arrangement. I Agree Because, Substitution Brings Ideas To My Thoughts About How I'm Going To Delivery My Lines In Such Actions I Wouldn't Even Think Of. Repeating My Lines Over And Over Again Helped Me Memorize Them In A Different Way Instead Of The Usual. 


The Article Talks About Substitution As A Technique That Helps You Connect Your Feelings With Your Lines To Have A Firm Character. It Also Talks About Using Substitutions In A Performance, That You Must Have One Key Equipment Which Is To Be Present With Your Emotions. When Your Feelings Are True, You Will Be Able To Put Your Feelings In Every Word Of Your Line That Will Give You A Great Scene.


http://theactingroom.com/2008/07/20/using-substitutions-for-natural-speech-part-1/


Thank You....And God Bless

Soul Train Awards!

The 2010 Soul Train Awards will be hosted by Academy Award nominated actors Terrence Howard, & Taraji P. Henson.  Some of today’s most prominent music stars are scheduled to perform; Cee-Lo, Erykah Badu, Rick Ross, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole, Eric Benét, Chrisette Michele, Lalah Hathaway, Tamia, Tank, Freddie Jackson, Gyptian and Jeffrey Osborne who will be performing on the Awards Show.

As for this year’s nominations, pop superstar Alicia Key's alongside Usher, lead the pack with four nominations each. Whereas Drake Has Three Nominations, Ne-Yo, Monica, B.o.B., Nicki Minaj, Erykah Badu, Dondria, Janelle Monáe, Fantasia and Sade Have Received Two Nominations.

The two-hour ceremony will also honor, the Soulful Anita Baker & Ron Isley, with the special Entertainer of the Year Award.

Here's A Sneak Peak At The Nomination List:

BEST NEW ARTIST     
Melanie Fiona      
B.o.B.       
Nicki Minaj      
Dondria      
Wale       

BEST R&B/SOUL ARTIST FEMALEAlicia Keys
Erykah Badu
Monica
Fantasia
Mary J. Blige

SONG OF THE YEAR  
“Everything To Me” - Monica
“There Goes My Baby” - Usher 
“Un-Thinkable(I’m Ready)” – Alicia Keys
“Soldier Of Love” - Sade
“Nothing On You” – B.o.B. feat. Bruno Mars

BEST HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR“Love The Way You Lie” - Eminem feat. Rihanna
“B.M.F. (Blowin Money Fast)”  - Rick Ross feat. Styles P
“Your Love” – Nicki Minaj
“Find Your Love” - Drake
“Shutterbugg” – Big Boi feat. Cutty
“I Got Your Back” – T.I. feat. Keri Hilson

BEST MALE R&B/SOUL MALEUsher 
Kem
Trey Songz
Ne-Yo 
Jaheim

ALBUM OF THE YEARAlicia Keys – "The Element Of Freedom"
Usher – "Raymond vs. Raymond"
Sade – "Soldier of Love"
Drake – "Thank Me Later"
Erykah Badu – "New Amerykah Part Two-Return of the Ankh"

BEST REGGAE ARTIST AWARDGyptian
Damian Marley 
Mr. Vegas 
Jah Cure
Vybz Kartel
Gramps Morgan

CENTRIC AWARDJesse Boykins III
Dwele
Dondria
Corrine Bailey Rae
Janelle Monáe

BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE MALE, FEMALE OR GROUPYouthful Praise feat. J.J. Harrison
Fred Hammond
Marvin Sapp
Lisa Page Brooks
Hezekiah Walker & LFC
Tye Tribbett

RECORD OF THE YEAR Fantasia – “Bittersweet” (Charles Harmon, Claude Kelly, Michael Mentore)
El Debarge - “Second Chance” (songwriters: El Debarge & Mischke)
Drake –“Find Your Love” (songwriters: Bhasker, J; Graham, A; Reynolds, P; West, Kanye)
R.Kelly – “When A Woman Loves” (songwriter R. Kelly)
Alicia Keys – “Un-Thinkable(I’m Ready)” (songwriters: Keys, Aubrey Graham, Brothers, Noah "40" Shebib)