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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

USA TODAY: "@Adele's '25': Maturity Beyond Her Years." #MPsays "Seriously?"

by Mister Promo | November 18, 2015

Courtesy of NY Times

Maturity beyond her years? What exactly does that mean? Music wise or peronal life? Because if you are referring to her personal life then I totally agree. She is very wise for her age. However, if you are referring to her music career, then I beg the differ.

When Adele first stepped on the scene with her debut album titled, '19'. It may have taken us by storm. Her sound was definitely not new, she was just different.

Then came '21', which was a revampt '19'. Now we have to deal with '25'? Okay, so "Hello" is at no. 1, big whoop. Is that all we are going to receive from Adele's '25'? If that is the case then her maturity is going to become elderly real quick.

There are actually comment debates on Facebook between people comparing Adele to Janet Jackson. That's obsurd. Check Janet's stats by clicking the link in her full name seen two sentences ago. Adele has a very long way to go.

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Why is this even a discussion? They're not even in the same category. Besides, Adele doesn't believe '25' will be a success. Judging from the article in the music section of USA Today delievered today, she isn't being modest. Instead, she is being honest. So, if she cannot see her own success in this coming album, then '25' will not be. Billboard, save the no. 1 spots for artist who are more worthy of success and who are aware of it!! Apparently Adele is running out of youthful ages and meaningful topics to describe her albums. Looks like her flame is burning low.

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Honestly, would you be interested in purchasing an album titled, '47' or '64'? I wouldn't.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Adele's 'Hello' Tops U.K. Singles Chart, Third Week Standing.

Written by Mister Promo | November 10, 2015

Courtesy of Serving Cinema

Adele with her immediate smash hit, 'Hello' has reached week three at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. No. 2 Justin Bieber's 'Sorry' , No. 3 Sam Smith's 'Writing's On The Wall ', No. 4 The Weeknd's 'The Hills ' and No. 5 Drake's 'Hotline Bling.'

Hello?! It's Adele.

After a three year hiatus, while at home becoming a mom, Adele would return to release 'Hello' on October 23, 2015. This track will be featured on her junior album titled '25'.

'Hello' was written by Adele and Greg Kurstin and produced by Greg alone. He also performed the bass, guitar, piano/keyboards while Adele were on the drums.
Greg is otherwise best known for, co-writing on 'Shine ' by Years & Years, co-writing and producing 'Come and Get It ' by John Newman and producing 'Famous ' by Charli XCX. He has also produced and co-wrote a great amount of songs on album, Kelly Clarkson's 'Piece By Piece '. Judging from this, we'd say that Greg is well established.

Prior to mommy-hood, you would recall Adele to the vocals on hit songs such as 'Rolling In The Deep', 'Rumor Has It', and 'Set Fire To The Rain' all featured on the album '21 ' (2011). 'Make You Feel My Love', 'Crazy For You', and the world renown 'Chasing Pavements' all featured on her debut album '19 ' (2008).

Although all of the songs listed above are just great in their own way, 'Hello' is doing something, right now, that's just indescribable. It's simply amazing.

Adele, maturity beyond her years? Click here!

Courtesy of Alan Cross

Single sales figures have reached an estimate of 450,000 in the first two days. While in its third week it has accrued another 635,000 more in single sales. This song seems to be doing extremely well. We believe the public is more than prepared to hear what will make up the rest of the album '25'. Well, as it would serve, we only have ten days to wait. Friday, November 20 is the album release.

We are ready. Are you?

Monday, November 9, 2015

Celebrating the Celebrity Life of Hedy Lamarr.

written by Mister Promo | November 9, 2015

Photo Courtesy of Karina Longworth's Blog

Hedy Lamarr
Born Hedwig Eva Kiesler on November 9, 1914 in Vienna, Austria. She became a student of theater director Max Reinhardt in Berlin and began her career in 1930 in Czech and German films. At 19 years old, she would feature in a Czech production Ecstasy (Ektese {1933}). This very film would become an international sensation by her nude appearance in simulating an orgasm. Quite fortunately Hollywood caught wind of this and wanted in. She found interest and signed with MGM. This is when "Hedy Lamar" was created to spark more pizazz behind the actress, as her American film career was born.

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Hedy Lamarr would sail on to conquer roles in films such as Algiers (1938) as Gaby, Lady of the Tropics (1939), White Cargo (1942) as Tondelayo. Then sadly post WWII her career in films began to tank so MGM decided not to renew her contract. It would take seven years until the public would experience her talents on screen pictures again. At 35 years old, on December 21, 1949 NYC would capture Hedy Lamarr in the premiere of (my personal favorite) the both epic and classic, Cecile B. DeMilles' "Samson and Delilah" as Delilah (of course) and alongside Victor Mature cast as Samson. This became her best known for performance and Paramount Pictures' most profitable movie filmed. It brought in $12 million in rental from theatres.

Courtesy of Movie Poster

Hedy Lamarr lead on to star in a handful of other pictures, including The Female Animal (1958), before retiring and living out the rest of her years in Orlando, FL. She would leave our world on January 19, 2000. She may be out of physical sight but she will never be out of mental mind.

Happy Birthday, Hedy Lamarr! ! ! !

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Life Without Blinders

by Mister Promo | April 15, 2015

LIFE WITHOUT BLINDERS

Stop living life with blinders on. Because once you take them off

you will realize just how much of this life you have actually missed.

Life blows! You live... Then you die. Is that too harsh?

Well stop dying and start living. Is that more soothing?

Stop waiting to live life later. Live life NOW! Too many of us

create so many excuses as to why we can't go places.

"It's cause I'm broke."

Well, save money.

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"I have a job."

So, take a vacation.

"I have a child."

Take your child with you.

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"Certain places aren't safe to travel to."

And it's safe to stay home?!

Stop making excuses! Make a goal to leave your nest. Leave

your comfort zone. Make a plan to travel. See the world

outside of your wired fence. Do it young. If you're 18, take

a bus to another state. If you're 21, hop a train cross country.

If you're 24, book a flight to a different continent.

Go somewhere! Create an experience.

Just remember... It starts with you.

Thank you!!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Words From TPS

by Mister Promo | March 17, 2015

There are going to be many times that you feel you are not going to succeed in completing the goals that you have laid out for yourself. These feelings are completely normal. We all have doubts that sprout up in our lives. How we handle these doubts in not allowing them to take control and reign as king over our lives is the key. You must believe in yourself and never lose focus in the viewing of the big picture. The cast: You, Your Dreams, Your Goals, and Your Success.

Please inhale these words deeply while riding through this day.

Thank You!

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Celebrating 100 Years of Billy Strayhorn! !

by Mister Promo | February 3, 2015

Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn. Born November 29, 1915 in Dayton, OH. Billy was known as one of American History's greatest composer, lyricist, arranger and pianist.
His parents were Lillian Young Strayhorn and James Nathanial Strayhorn. He was the youngest of nine siblings (four of which died). Growing up, there were many struggles. The family moved from home to home, city to city. Until finally in 1924 the family settled in Pittsburgh, PA.
Billy attended Westinghouse High School and Pittsburg Musical Institute for piano lessons.

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Post writing his first classical waltz in 1934. He would get introduced to Jazz. This introduction caused Billy's musical emphasis to change.

In 1937, he started to compose in this genre and founded his first jazz group. One year later, he became a protégé of Duke Ellington after meeting the renowned musician and composer in Pittsburgh. He remained with Ellington for the next 25 years.

(See more on the topic just above by clicking "1937")

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During his independent adult years, he has resided in the then beautiful city of Paris. And his final years were spent in NYC.

Billy Strayhorn passed away May 13, 1967 at age 51.

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Kelly-Strayhorn Theater event celebrates life of a jazz legend

By Natalie Bencivenga / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Place: Kelly-Strayhorn Theater on Saturday, November 29th, 2014.

The Party: Roughly 200 guests gathered at the East Liberty venue to celebrate what would have been the 99th birthday of jazz legend and Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre namesake, Billy Strayhorn. The evening began with a cocktail reception and champagne toast, birthday cake (naturally!) before a tribute performance with famed jazz drummer Roger Humphries, vocalist Spanky Wilson and brass quintet C Street Brass. Deryck Tines energized the crowd with his soulful rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Partygoers who stayed late enjoyed an impromptu dance party in the theater lobby with DJ SMI.

The Man Behind the Music: “Strayhorn is not only a monumental musician for Pittsburgh, but for the world,” said Janera Solomon, executive director for the Kelly-Strayhron Theatre. “As an openly gay black man, he transcended social stigmas and achieved worldwide recognition.”

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This year Billy Strayhorn would have been 100 years old. Although he is no longer, physically, in our presence he will always have a space to call home in our hearts and soul. Bill Strayhorn will forever reside there.

If worse comes to worse YouTube will always be here to replay his voice to us. Click play below and you'll understand.

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Thank you for tuning into our

first segment of Born in 1915.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

TPS Top 28 Black History Month Songs

By Mister Promo & The Rock-It Scientist | February 1, 2015

BHM - Time for Kids

Please allow us to start this month off right. We would like to present to you our music playlist of black tunes from various artist covering many eras. Some are motivational songs while others are just feel good tunes. The reason we have created a Top 28 I think is pretty obvious. This month only has 28 days in it. Unless it is a leap year. In which it is not. However, this means you may either listen to one song per day or just listen to the entire playlist in one sitting. Your choice.

Thank you so much for dropping in and reading this post.

We hope you enjoy!

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Top 28 Black History Month Songs