Continuing to leak her mega-album "Element of Freedom", Alicia Keys recently let another version of her anthemic "Empire State of Mind," this one dubbed part II, slip out. And I must say, I like this version better, even without Jay-Z. It's more Earthy, less hip-hop but more, well, Keys.
Your favorite rapper Jay-Z and his wifey Bey were spotted recently in Brooklyn getting their eats on. The popped into a quaint BK eatery and - gasp - who was it posted on the wall, but none other than Ms. "Lip Stick B. Poppins" herself, Lil Mama. (Wouldn't that be hilarious?) Poor Lil Mama, she'll learn next time to stay in her seat. Or at least off the stage.
Savion Glover, the world's pre-eminent Hoofer, is an American treasure. As tap dancer, choreographer, actor and dancer to New York's elite and working class, Glover is an enigma. He first burst on the scene as a young boy in 1989's "Tap" co-starring with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. He then served 5 years on "Sesame Street," become becoming world famous for his iconic tap show "Brink N the Noise/Bring N the funk." So where has been lately? Glover now performs with a few other hoofers in a group called Bare Soundz, a trio of talented dancers who perform devoid of instruments save for there shoes. The show is a huge hit all up and down the East Coast. And while Glover doesn't know how to play any instruments per se, he is still considered a true jazzman. And who can argue?
