Remember when the term "baby-making music" seemed synonymous with the sweet rhythm and blues tunes that made lovers do all sorts of things 'til the cops came knocking? If this seems like a distant memory in the back of your mind, perhaps you too, have come to the realization that R & B music simply isn't what it used to be.

Many different types of people use the social network Twitter. Some people use it for fun or to speak with their friends and families. Others use it for business networking and marketing websites/blogs, book promotions, social events, politics and news casting. Twitter has also become a key for artist to connect with their fans. From the up and coming country singer recording their first project with a few hundred fans or the multi-platinum pop artist with millions of followers, twitter has put the once untouchable super entertainer well within reach.

To say that black women have come a long way is quite frankly an understatement. For generations, mainstream media, whether it be television, books or music, has portrayed black women in a very limited bracket—namely as mammies or oversexed, exotic vixens. Within the black community however, the black woman has seemingly been looked upon as representing strength, independence and the true definition of regal beauty. So, when rapper Slim Thug recently revealed his ill-feelings about black women, it set off a firestorm of internet and radio debate both in and outside of the black community. From singer Aubrey O’Day to Columbia University professor Marc Lamont Hill, it seems everyone has an opinion on the issue.

Los Angeles, California is one of a kind. Upon visiting, the first thing you notice is the sunshine and the many pieces of the proverbial West Coast puzzle that fit nicely with the state. Los Angeles, California, known for its oranges, weather, and attractions is one of the most fascinating cities in the United States.