International Man of Mystery - At Least He Sounds Like It

Nicole Conte, who I don't think is related to Paolo Conte , is cool - like, in the truest meaning of the word. As you can clearly see from the album cover, he is a little confused as to why the album is called Rituals (just kidding, he probably picked the name). He also looks substantially older than I thought, but who's counting? In any case, I am a sucker for his beats. It's a just correct amount of cheese and awesome. If Nicola is being sarcastic, I can't tell, yet. And I've listened to other records of his too. Who still (seriously) makes music like this? THE ITALIANS, that's who! God bless 'em. I don't even like cocktails, but right now, as this CD is on, I want to be walking along the ocean in the south of France with an ice cold one in my hand and some dark haired Mediterranean beauty on my arm. Shit, one can dream, right? I mean, musically it's not absolutely mind blowing, but given the right circumstances (late at night and/or Sunday morning, preferably involving a cigarette somewhere) this album is a perfect fit. SOMEONE CHILL MY CHAMPAGNE! and I do mean CHAMPAGNE! Not the sparkling white wine you low life's drink! GARCON!!!!!...and put this CD on too. Listen in if you dare. zzzzzzzzzzZZZZzzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzz

Seriously, I have bought like 4 of the last 5 CDs by Italians I came across. Weird.

Urban Mystic a little less mysterious than I thought!

So, what does one do with a kid who has talent, but seems set on running his career into a dead end accompanied by clichés? With posturing and bravado galore, Urban Mystic has released his new album GRIII: Old School 2 Nu Skool and it's doing, well, probably what everyone expected. But really, it's quite good and there is some more material on there than a lousy white boy like me would think. Oh gaaawd, I can here my mom sayin' "Don't judge books by their cover, son!" Well, thanks mom, how was I supposed to know? Momma said. One learns everyday. I've actually started browsing the Urban Music Blog. Ha, psyche! Where have all the cowboys gone? Probably Miami - to hang out with Urban. Don't think this is country record, though. One thing’s for sure though, ladies want to be with Urban, Gents want to be like Urban and everyone else wants autographs. Viva R&B!

Listen to the ladies swoon when you play 'em THIS!

OMGLOLROFL - the day has been saved by Jessica Harp

Where would the music industry be with out good looking people? Man, it's like, I can't even tell you. Mars, maybe - or gone the way of the gremlin. Oops, I didn't just jinx it, did I? One thing's for sure, although this is news to absolutely no one, if you look the part, your talents play a secondary role in your success. Point in case; today's culprit: A miss Jessica Harp, apparently most famous for being half of The Wreckers. Ooooh, that sounds malicious. Now, shall we go on with this dog chasing its own tail debate? Please, if you would indulge me, I present to you Exibit A. Apparently a different hair color every two days is clutch. Phew, good thing that's over with and I have no further exhibits, your honor, except the final product. Good Grief!!! Tattoos? Does mom know about this? How about the local parish? psssh. Puhleeze. I'm saturated. I'm not really a fan of Hank Williams III but he has at least one memorable quote: "Pop Country Reaaaaaaaallllllllyyyyyyyy Sucks!" Long live the Williamses. It's always easier to judge than to create, love you Jessica xoxo.

Peace.