celebrity sextape blog: Radio

“If y'all fresh to death, then I'm deceased.” -Kanye West

Over the past few years Kanye West had become somewhat of a walking, talking, living, breathing joke to me. Not as an artist. Don't get it twisted, his work as an artist is always the TRUTH, I mean as a "celebrity". Being a music artist and being a celebrity are two separate and two very different jobs, just in case you didn't know. And as a celebrity he has had quite a few "moments" in the past year or so. I'm not going to rehash all of his "moments" as I'm sure you have read about them somewhere... Then for awhile we heard something from Kanye we had never heard before...SILENCE. Yup...he just disappeared for awhile. Odd...but much needed by him, his career and the public. He needed a timeout. We needed a timeout from him.

He resurfaced a few weeks back with a new track entitled "Power"...I loved it as usual but braced myself for his return to the media. But...nope. Still nothing. Last week another track was released and his press tour started. He did an interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez and I have to say after listening to him...I have a new respect for him. Why? Because in explaining his absence I learned that he finally did what he needed to do for himself and he did it at FENDI!! Word.

Yup, yup!! Apparently he took a nice little 3 week trip to Japan before moving to Rome and INTERNING at Fendi. In his own words: "I ended up moving to Rome and I was interning at Fendi. Every day, going to work, walking to work, getting cappuccinos!" End quote.

I respect this for a few reasons... 1) Because so many celebs go bat shit crazy for one reason or another and don't do what he did willingly...take a break. He didn't fear not being in the public eye or being forgotten. He just did what he needed to do for him. And 2) Because of all of the rappers who spit names of couture labels out of their mouths like water he is the only one who actually did the knowledge by working with one and really learning about it.

Let's face it, most of these dudes can't even spell or pronounce the names of most designers correctly, they sure as hell don't know the history and inner workings of these prestigious fashion houses. But Kanye apparently doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk...all the way to Rome. Nice. I respect that. Welcome back Mr.West.

Angie Martinez Interview With Kanye West:

Kisses Bitches...

Glamour Whore...xoxo

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"There are too many leaders anointed because they have a public voice - television, radio, or record, or whatever. That even includes myself. In the past, I'd say, 'Don't anoint me when you can anoint yourself." -Chuck D.

I was on the phone with my girl Missy B, host of Swurv Radio's Sunday (9pm Eastern Time) night show "Sex and Politics", and we were chatting away when she threw "So you're doing my show with me Sunday right?" at me. Who? Me? Yes. Me. I have to admit anytime someone ASKS for my opinion on the topics of beauty,fashion and/or celebrity style, I am more than happy to comply with the request. BUT, I also have to admit I was nervous. Not so nervous that I wanted to miss seeing my friend in action... So, of course said yes...

The real reason I wanted to do the show was mostly because of Missy herself. Her energy is AMAZING, her passion for what she does is immeasurable, and she is just one of the coolest people I know. She is ultra supportive and always the first to say words of encouragement and cheer you on. She has said that she "brings people together". and she does.. Like I said, one of the coolest people I know.

The second reason I wanted to participate is I smelled a story. I have written about Angie Martinez and Egypt, 2 of NYC's fab female DJs/radio personalities, in the past and knew if I participated it would give me reason to shout out another one of NYCs dopest female radio personalities.

What I love most about Missy's show is the mix of music she plays. She hits you with some old school, currents hits and always has brand new music you haven't heard yet. Love her playlists... She has real passion for what she does and her love of music runs deep.

So...last Sunday I was a guest on her show. Taping it was so much fun!! I've done TV before but never radio. I learned alot and really enjoyed it. The hottest part for me how she was able to tie in my commentary about beauty/style with the artists she was playing. If she played Rihanna, we talked about Rihanna's style and trendsetting ensembles and so on and so forth. We actually covered alot... Keyshia Cole's pregnancy look, Fergie's lack of personal style, Pleasure P's technology -driven scandal, women that spend all of their money on designer gear when they don't have it to spend and a few other topics.

I have posted a podcast of the show... Listen, tell me what you think of Glamour Whore's radio debut...