BLaCKPoWeR's Best Of 2012 - Page 8

i spit on haters

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Originally posted by Muggwa

gay

btw Clark, I swear to god if I don't make this.

die.

ChrisRTW

Um yea

Thinking About You & 1991 yasss

BLaCKPoWeR

http://tinychat.com/7g1kj

HUSKY GET IN

Sunderland 4ever

1991.

ECNEICSNOC

At me probably not making your favorite members.

BLaCKPoWeR

AZEALIA BANKS
1991 EP

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This is one of the best EPs I've heard in a while. Her rapping skills are undeniable and she's a talented singer too. Each track uses shrewd and clever lyricism and marries traditional hard-core Rap with Electronica, Dance/Pop and House. Out of this union comes nothing but pure excellence. Her upcoming album should not disappoint. The '1991' EP sure didn't.

LANA DEL REY
Ride

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Possibly Lana's most brilliant single period. Backed by a stunningly produced instrumental from Hip Hop legend Rick Rubin, Lana conveys loneliness, a need for companionship, internal conflict, depression and confusion better than she ever has.

I'm tired of feeling like I'm ****ing crazy.

LANA DEL REY
Ride

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The video matches the 'riding' theme of the song portraying Lana hanging out with a bunch of motorists. Something about the essence of this video makes it feel distinctly American.

Lana does the dark-side-of-the-American-dream theme SO well.

Not just in this video either

Delta

Lana, Miguel and Kimbra

BLaCKPoWeR

I might as well do #1 today too. Should I?

BLaCKPoWeR

K O R E A N D R E A M

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To Maya:

G3rl/b0y/person, you are such a dynamic member and always have been. So intelligent. So well-spoken. So understanding. So compassionate. So REAL.

We’ve grown very close since last year. I’ve really enjoyed unloading all my day-to-day problems and feelings to you. Thank you so much for being there to receive them and provide helpful, insightful advice. It’s weirdly comforting to know that you were a lot like me when you were my age. I won’t even get in to how amazing it was exploring music with you in so many of our conversations. Best of luck in college and in life!

BLaCKPoWeR

FRANK OCEAN
channelORANGE

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Originally posted by from my blog review

“Channel ORANGE” is a brilliant triumph on the male R&B front. Frank Ocean has succeeded in doing what many, if not all, of his peers have failed to do in the past year. He has put together an exemplary piece of work that features clever, thoughtful lyricism and uncommon, un-generic, innovative instrumentals. More importantly, he has created something that matches or maybe even surpasses his earlier work. The classic Soul, infectious Funk and revolutionary Indie Rock that permeated the American music scene in the 1970s make a dazzling reappearance in many songs on the album. Frank gives new life to these long-dead genres by fusing them with Electronica, House and Contemporary R&B. Ocean also does a particularly great job of demonstrating his talent for songwriting. In almost every song, Frank tells a fantastic story that hooks the listener in and provokes emotion and deep thought, often leaving them with a difficult puzzle to solve (concerning the meaning of the song) and a subtle, but useful and relatable message. The lyrics generally address the ups and downs of romance as well as the thrills and dangers of a decadent, luxurious lifestyle. Frank’s vocals are nearly perfect; he interprets his lyrics with feeling and delivers them smoothly. He never yells or strains himself. The album does have its faults, however. Depending on one’s mood, some tracks can be a bit bland and boring. “Pilot Jones”, for example, is an absolute snooze. But masterpieces like “Pyramids” and “Bad Religion” make up for any and all of the album’s flaws. Mr. Christopher Francis Breaux is officially the new King of R&B. The aging, big-nosed dancer, the tantrum-throwing man-child, the talentless stripper, the crack-headed strainer, the pedophile, the obsessive Jew, the fedora-wearing, bald-headed fish and that Mexican guy with the oddly-shaped head all come up short in comparison to him. Bow down.

FRANK OCEAN
Pyramids

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The focal point of “channel ORANGE” is a two-part, ten minute-long epic which depicts the fall of a legendary, African queen. The first segment of the track features futuristic production comprised of a funked-up bass line, pounding club beats and house synths that marry Funk and Electronica. Frank puts the listener in ancient Egypt and portrays himself as a distraught King panicking after the disappearance of Pharaoh Cleopatra. He fantasizes about a future with Cleopatra and laments over her infidelity before discovering that she has committed suicide. After a simply delightful dance breakdown, the track transitions into the next segment which takes place in modern times. The instrumental become a smooth R&B slow jam complete with a thumping beat, a heavy bass line, synths and muted saxophones. Frank is now a poor pimp who lives off the income of his prostitute, whom he calls Cleopatra. He croons about making love to this gorgeous woman before the track ends in a guitar solo by John Mayer. I have read a few articles/blurbs about the meaning of this complex track. Some say the transition between the two segments indicates that the first was a dream sequence and the second was real life. One said that the death of Cleopatra and the prostituting of her counterpart 2000 years later is a play on the decline of Black people around the world. I, myself, am not too sure what exactly Frank was trying to say with these lyrics.

One thing I do know is that this song is absolutely brilliant and probably will not be matched by another this year. Mr. Ocean is today’s premier lyricist.

LANA DEL REY
National Anthem

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Excellent excellent excellent. The art direction and color. The cinematography. The story line. Just an amazing retelling of President Kennedy's life and death.

BLaCKPoWeR

IWasHere
The first friend I made here. Thank you for listening to my problems.

reppingBey
Incredibly nice member. LOVE you so much.

Doc
Congratulations on becoming a moderator. You are very intelligent and classy, so you deserve it.

Midnight
Understanding. Relatable. Intelligent. Artistic!

DvnR
Yam. I've always loved your personality and enjoyed talking to you.

Owl
You introduced me to Lana Del Rey. I miss you and your obsession with owls. Post more pls.

Katie
Congratulations on becoming a moderator. You are definitely the nicest person on the mod sqaud. You're also very smart (ur a teacher duh lol) and surprisingly witty.

Matty
Raise yo damn kids.

You gave me the name 'Clarkson'.

Love you man.

Forget the Loved
haha bich u banned. I still think you are a great member. Hopefully your personal life has seen some improvement in the last 6 months. I mean that sincerely.

Rossi
Talented, smart and BEAUTIFUL.

attitude
Irrelevant bitch. You've always been a great friend to me. Your humor as well as your futile support of Ciara always brightens up my day.

Husky
Where the HELL did you disappear to?

You were sorely missed.

iBeyonce
You are my favorite Clique member.

Jameson Teqkilla
You are HILARIOUS and incredibly talented. Good luck with your new job in Localdon!

Van de
Your usernames kill me. :chick: I thank you for always having been on my side.

TOASTY
I would never have even spoken to so many of these members if it weren't for you starting that LEGENDARY thread.

♥CEB♥
You are so level-headed and smart. Thank you for hearing my problems.

Praise Mariallah
Smart and witty and beautiful. You know how to argue an opinion and you know how to drag. Always contributing something to the discussion.

BEE.HD
My mom's cooking > yours.

JK. You AND your mom are awesome lol.

ManDown
I LOVE your tastes and I love you.

Shaliydah88
You are the only Aaliyah stan on this website worth my damn time. I can relate to some of the stuff life puts you through.

Ace Reject
Thank you for letting me do that countdown. It was amazing.

Melina
~~I'll have you know I'm a HUGE fan of Wanda Sykes, Missy Elliott and Alicia Keys.~~ Another amazing younger member. We are so hard to find.

satellites
INFLUENTIAL. A true legend.

BnPac
A real intellectual with intelligent opinions and the ability to defend them effectively.

@michael.
REALLY nice. REALLY REALLY nice guy.

JonnyLightning
You are HYSTERICAL.

KingSasha
I still love you so much.

You should post more.

MrBeyonceFan
Your dedication to the King really inspires me. If anything, YOU deserve to be dancing on the Superbowl field with Beyonce. YOU deserved free tickets to the Revel shows. You are a true Bey.

Deuces.
Classy and intellectual. Good luck in school and enjoy that trip you're going on.

madonnas, fortheloveofmusic, Cap10Planet, supaspaz, Jessa., ECNEICSNOC, MP2K
I love your tastes in music and I love discussing music with you all.

QuiQui4eva
I really enjoyed talking with you this year.

Andre
You're incredibly talented with photoshop and I also enjoyed talking to you this year. AMAZING member and Gaga stan.

Nicole
You know how to walk into any thread, talk about ANYTHING and make legions of bitches fume. You always know what you're talking about to. An ATRL legend.

eli's_rhythm
One of the nicest moderators there is. Love you so much.

Lipton
Best Beyonce troll on ATRL.

Duca
You are a lot of fun to talk to when you're not in Britney stan-mode.

SYG this year wouldn't have been the same without you there.

Muggwa
Flawless musical tastes. Flawless personality. Amazing friend. I love hearing about your life and Navy Talk was awesome.

EdgeOfAddiction
I love your racist sense of humor nnnnnnn.

Damien M.
I think you're a really cool guy and thanks for the advice.

Rock That Beat...
I told you you would make it on my Favorite Members list.

Flawless individual tbh.

Mong Mong
You're not half as annoying as everyone says you are. I actually think you're a really nice member and I enjoy your presence. Now only if you could accept the Lord Godonce into your heart...

Foxaylove
Awesome moderator. Reading about how you used to MANHANDLE banned duplicate members makes me love you more. And a Boyz II Men stan too? Man...

Ties
You really really brightened my day and boosted my self-esteem when you told me you thought I was one of this site's brilliant members. This was months ago, but I still appreciate that. We should talk A LOT more.

Kisuke
You your INFLUENCE.

Lately 1814
I like having someone hear to discuss the art of dance with.

Siya
MESSIYAH.

You're an awesome friend and I truly love getting to converse with you.

RatedG2
I was your Secret Santa and I almost got you something but you got banned. I'll surprise you some other time.

Love you!

Hoetenks, ZimSexZim, True Skarlet
Irrelevant buddies. Love you guys.

zombaland
Last, but not least. One of my favorite Rihanna stans. You ROCK!

SLAYANNA NAVY
I almost forgot you. I can relate to a lot of what you've told me you've experienced. Have fun on your trip to America!

Dancehall Queen

BLaCKPoWeR

who is ready for my #1 favorite member?

Attitude

Aw thanks Clark. I love me too.

TOASTY

another day, another life changed

Quiqui4eva

Thanks BlackPower!!!

satellites.™

I should be #1.

Sunderland 4ever

supaspaz and quiqui4eva.

Shaliydah88

Aww, how nice of you.

Jameson Teqkilla

YAS at a white folk making your list

ABEL-o-matic

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Mong Mong
You're not half as annoying as everyone says you are. I actually think you're a really nice member and I enjoy your presence. Now only if you could accept the Lord Godonce into your heart...

The chances are as slim as you accepting your sexuality. You're 15, you have time to spread your wings and fly.

But thanks, I really appreciate it.