Mary J Sings National Athem for the World Series

Mary J Blige is scheduled to sing the National Anthem for tonight’s game 6 of the Yankees/Phillies World Series Tune into Fox @ 7:57 PM EST today November 4th to watch.

Eric Roberson's Music Fan First Promo

This may be his best work yet. if you're a REAL MUSIC FAN, then order his music from iTunes or his website (www.ericroberson.btruu.com )

ERIC ROBERSON's NEW NESS Off His New Album MUSIC FAN FIRST

I had to post this, because some of ST's followers may not be aware that Eric Roberson's (E-Robe as I call him) new album, "Music Fan First" was dropped last month and I'm going to tell you I love it.

The New Ness , She, and Howard Girls are some standouts on this album. Howard Girls is a song for all who attended a HBCU. You can substitute your school in place of HU and jam right along.

She is another favorite ballad of mines where E Robe puts in great word play, a soft tune, and a lot of character.

But my two personal favorites are "Tale of You" and "How Can She Do It". Both songs are ride to the store songs when alone, but the album is that album that you can listen to with the other gender and enjoy the whole album. His album is available on iTunes or his website and trust me it's a good buy for real Music Fans.

Charlamagne Da God Tweets About Being 'Let Go' From Philly Station Days After He Interview Beans

BREAKING NEWS!!! CHARLAMAGNE THE GOD GETS FIRED FROM PHILLY RADIO STATION 100.3 THE BEAT JUST DAYS AFTER HE INTERVIEW BEANS ABOUT HIS JAY Z DISS TRACK. Many people know Charlamagne as Wendy Williams's Sidekick for many years. We wish Charlamagne the best as he is talented and should land another radio jock gig somewhere.

Shelley Wade - I Saw Michael Jackson's Movie!!! - www.z100.com

I figure since my friend Shelley Wade is the biggest Michael Jackson fan next to my sister Cookie, I'll read her blog about MJ's film and I was glad I did. Shelley gives an excellent review to someone like me who is waiting for the crowds to die down. I'll check out This is It later on this week. Not surprisingly, MJ's film made a whopping $101 Million worldwide in the first 5 days of this two-week premeire. Check out her pictures and interesting review.

Shelley Wade - I Saw Michael Jackson's Movie!!! - www.z100.com

Beanie Sigel's Ain't Your Average Cat New Diss to His Former Boss Jay Z

Now this is crazy. Beans go hard at Jay Z on this joint, but don't be quick to think that this is better than Nas' Ether. If you do, go back and listen. This is a close 2nd to the Jigga Man. I mean Nas' even said to Jigga, "Compare to Beans Your Wack". I haven't heard Jigga's response to this track yet, but he will have to come with it.

Skelle Top: The Top "Chops It Up" with LeRoy McCarthy, Location Mgr of the Upcoming Film Precious

Skelle Top: The Top "Chops It Up" with LeRoy McCarthy, Location Mgr of the Upcoming Film Precious

The Top "Chops It Up" with LeRoy McCarthy, Location Mgr of the Upcoming Film Precious

One of Skelle Top’s followers was fortunate to work on the upcoming film, Precious based off of a novel PUSH written by Sapphire. I was turned on to the book PUSH by my cousin Ericka. Every time I visited her apartment in Brooklyn, she would make room for her bookshelf by suggesting I read a couple of her books. This particular day I came across an autographed copy of the red covered booked with the inscribed black lettering reading PUSH. She suggested it was an easy read, but I had better bring her book back. Needless to say, I never gave her the book back, because I came across as one of those deep brothers when my females friends saw the book on my bookshelf. One of my female friends ended up taking the book from me, but I guess that’s what I get from taking it from my cousin. Go figure.


Well my same cousin and I both attend Cheyney University with a friend of ours that worked on the film Precious starring comedian Mo’Nique in a serious role as Precious’ mother. My man LeRoy McCarthy has worked on several films and documentaries and when I told LeRoy about how I came across the book, he was willing to give Skelle Top a sit down and talk about the film Precious based off the novel PUSH by Sapphire.


ST- LeRoy thanks for giving Skelle Top a little bit of your time. Let's begin with you telling us a little about your background in film?
I started working in film as an intern on He Got Game, over the years I have done it all in film & television production, and I worked my way up to being a Location Manager. Funny thing, my first time on a movie set was as an extra for Above the Rim staring Tupac, but it wasn't until years later that I worked in film. I have written, directed, and produced short films, and a documentary.


ST-How were you able to get work with the production of the film, Precious?
I work freelance. I was called for the film by a producer who had heard of my work of locations in New York.


ST-Were you familiar with the novel PUSH prior to working on the film?
I was not familiar with the book, but my girlfriend at the time had it, I read her copy and I was floored.

ST-How was it working on the film and give us an inside to what people are calling an Oscar role for comedian Mo’Nique.
Director Lee Daniels and Producer Lisa Cortez is about their business, they set a good tone for the cast & crew. It was a great experience working on the film. You don't see what will become of your efforts while you're working day to day, but it is gratifying to have contributed in a small part to a highly regarded film project.

ST-LeRoy you are also friends with my cousin Erica who was the person who turned me on to the novel, PUSH. It was an easy read, but the subject matter was hard to swallow. It wasn’t until I started working for a social service, that I came across girls just like the character Precious. What was some of your thoughts during the making of the film and how close to home was one (or more) character(s) in the story? Tell Erica I said hello. The PUSH story is beyond my personal experiences however, I can sympathize/empathize with the struggles of life for the characters. Overall they did not allow their struggles in life to defeat them, and they kept on PUSHing.

ST-How was it working for Tyler Perry and was this film, filmed at his studios in Atlanta?
To clarify Tyler Perry & Oprah were not involved in the filming of Precious. They are Executive Producers of Precious. In other words they fell in love with the film as it moved towards completion, and assisted in bringing Precious to the next level of prominence. Precious was filmed on location in Harlem & The Bronx, New York.

ST-Tell us about some of your other projects that you worked on and some of the projects that are in your future.
I worked on films with Spike, Tyler, Denzel, DeNiro, and Beyonce’, Videos with Jay-Z, Nas, and Diddy, Photo shoots with Alicia, among other projects with talented people & skillful crews. The future looks bright, I'm not sure if all possible opportunities will develop into realities, but I never stop PUSHing.


Skelle Top wants to thank LeRoy for his time and we wish him the best in all of his future work. The film, Precious is due to come out next week. I know ST readers will support the project and The Top will give a review.

Here is a quick look at one of LeRoy McCarthy's future projects, "Liberty, Friends, and the Pursuit of Education">>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
(http://www.vimeo.com/3840264) 'yall may have to copy and paste in address bar (lol).

Sarah Palin to Appear on Oprah Winfrey Show

Wow! This is finally going to happen and this should be a discussion to watch. I may have to TIVO this program the day it comes on. Oprah who dedicated her show to Obama the day after the election day. I remember how she opened the show with a simple, "Hello Mr. President". Oprah is not the Queen of daytime talk without reason. Oprah will give a good interview, ask her tough questions, Palin will get her book exposure, and we'll all talk, blog, and discuss the next day.


The question I want answered is, "Why didn't (Palin) serve her whole term as Governor of Alaska?"


I still laugh to myself and thank the heavens for all Americans that she was not second in command of our nation. Just typing it is a scary thought. Check out the article with the expected air date.....................

Sarah Palin to Appear on Oprah Winfrey Show

Keith Bardwell Stands by Refusal to Wed Interracial Couple

Louisiana's governor, Bobby Jindal joined the rest of the civilized folks in America in calling for the ouster of a local official who refused to marry an interracial couple, saying his actions clearly broke the law.


Keith Bardwell, a white justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish which is located in the southeastern part of Louisiana, refused to issue a marriage license earlier this month to Beth Humphrey, who is white, and Terence McKay, who is black. His refusal has prompted calls for an investigation or resignation from civil and constitutional rights groups.


Mr. Bardwell (I refuse to call him justice) explained his decision on the CBS Early Show interview. In the interview, Mr. Bardwell defends being called a racist by stating he has PILES of black friends who come over to his home and use his bathroom. Are you serious? Just because you allow a person of color to use your bathroom, doesn’t mean you are not a racist. For a person to even bring this up as a defense to being racist is asinine. Honestly using the restroom is using the restroom, but to a person who looks at the races as NOT equal, then using his restroom is a big deal.


I have a “Colored Only” sign hanging on my bathroom door in my home. When my daughter first saw the sign she asked, “Does that mean only black people can use the bathroom?” I answered her question with, “No. That’s just history and it will make any guest whether white, black, or other just think for a moment of how it use to be and how far we have come”. I remember when one of my white friends (I don’t have PILES) was over my home and asked to use the bathroom. When he read the sign he jokingly said, “Now I’m going to have to go outside a find a tree”. We laughed as he walked into the restroom, closed the door, and took care of his business. Point being, when someone has to go, they have to go. I was born in 1970, so I like many take using the restroom for granted. It’s just something your body has to do. My friend would have never paused and thought about how it use to be, because for all of his life using the restroom was just something you do without thinking about race.


Mr. Bardwell (Again, I refuse to call this man a JUSTICE of the court) also used his concern for the unborn children to defended his stance. Is the public supposed to believe he has a true concern about children that aren’t even born? He stated his concern is that they would have a hard time being accepted by both races. Are you serious? Interracial marriages didn’t become legal in the US until the 1960’s, but master was raping black women since the races were introduced in America. The result of this situation, interracial children have been in the US since slavery. Oh and if this book smart/common sense stupid man could stop for a moment and think………….Do two people really need to be married to have children? Children of unwed parents are born every day and everyday there is a mixed race of children being born.
Now if this man wants to standing firm on his decision and disgrace our lady of justice, then he should be removed from the bench immediately. He has proven he is not FAIR and BALANCED. The court doesn’t ask for your bias to wear a robe, but that the person who wears the robe be fair and balanced. A bias person is not supposed to be on the bench. This is scary to know that in this day and age, someone still sits on the bench with old time beliefs. And to think about how the right-wingers were so into proving Sotomayor wouldn’t be fair and would be bias. Click the link below to hear his defense............

Keith Bardwell Stands by Refusal to Wed Interracial Couple

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Wayna Performs Billie Holiday Tribute

If you haven't heard of Wayna, then you are missing out on one of the lovliest voices in music. Watch and hear the R&B singer/Grammy nominated Wayna doing Billie Holiday and interviewed on Fox News. Preview her sounds on Imeem, Youtube, or better yet, just goto Amazon.com and download.

Wayna Performs Billie Holiday Tribute

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Author Teri Woods Sues Club for $1 Billion - Essence.com

Author Teri Woods who is best known for her book True to the Game is very upset at an upscale NYC nightclub. Woods who was having her event for her new book, Alibi was suppose to host about 175 guests. However Woods' black guests were left outside and not allowed in. Club Greenhouse owner denies the claim, but Woods states her moment was ruined and that her white guests were allowed in the club without any problems. Check it out................

Author Teri Woods Sues Club for $1 Billion - Essence.com

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First non-black homecoming queen stirs controversy at Hampton University

Hampton University is stirring up some controversy after crowning its first white Miss Hampton. Nikole Churchill won the award, which comes with a lot of perks, but most important, being the face of the university.

I always wondered how could people get upset at someone for winning an award? If she won the award, then obviously the people who voted for her thought she deserve to win it, but most of the controversy is not so much over her skin color.

Little Boy Asks Barack Obama, "Why Do People Hate You?"

President Obama made his first visit to the Big Easy and he got a big question from a little guy. Don't ever under estimate New Orleans, but the Commander-in-Chief gave an excellent response. Check it out........

Little Boy Asks Barack Obama, 'Why Do People Hate You?' -- Politics Daily

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Players Stand Up and Say 'No' to Limbaugh

The NFL Union and it's players are standing together and saying, 'NO' to Rush Limbaugh in his new bid to be owner or part owner of an NFL franchise. The franchise taking bids is the St. Louis Rams. Recently Al Sharpton and Jesse jackson have lent their opinions and their voices to making sure Rush Limbaugh is not an owner of any NFL.

The voice of conservative talk radio is known for comments like such....

Here are two quotes attributed to Limbaugh in a 2006 book, "101 People Who Are Really Screwing America," by Jack Huberman.
"You know who deserves a posthumous Medal of Honor? James Earl Ray (Dr. King's assassin). We miss you, James. Godspeed."
"Let's face it; we didn't have slavery in this country for over 100 years because it was a bad thing. Quite the opposite: Slavery built the South. I'm not saying we should bring it back. I'm just saying it had its merits. For one thing, the streets were safer after dark."

After making statements like such, now Rush Limbaugh wants to own an NFL team. The NFL is a league that is 40% African American. Some people say he should have the right to own whatever his money can buy, but the NFL owners are a club and Rush is not NFL ownership material. With all the good that is going on in the NFL as it is clearly the most popular sport in the country, giving ownership to Rush Limbaugh will defiantly put a pothole on a smooth street. The owners would have to agree that Rush will be bringing something to the table as an owner, but Commissioner Goodell, current players, former players, and even a fan like myself know he wouldn’t add anything, just taking away. Limbaugh would put a negative on the NFL and I wonder why Commissioner Goodell is taking so long to make the correct decision.

Read about what the Union and players are saying......
Union opposes Limbaugh's bid to buy Rams

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105th Precint Wrongly Arrest Scholar Athlete

About 3-4 years ago I was living in NY in Elmont, LI. Elmont is one of the first communities on Long Island and I would walk over the freeway which separated LI and Queens to catch the Q4 bus on Linden Blvd. Well this particular morning on my way to work, I notice a lot of police cars and helicopters were in the area and in the air. NYPD from the 105th precinct were harassing the black males on the Southside of Queens. I called my sister who is a detective and asked her why the police copters were in the air. She informed me a police officer was shot near Laurelton Parkway Park. Rumor was the officer saw a black male smoking marijuana in the park and shouted, “Hey”. The young black male allegedly pulled out a gun and the officer allegedly shot himself in the leg pulling his gun out of his holster. The young male got away. Reports came back later on that there wasn’t any young black male smoking marijuana in the park. The cop just did a ‘Cheddar Bob’ or a ‘Plaxico’ move. However because of this cop’s mistake, officers were on the grind harrassing young black males in the Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Jamaica, Rosedale, and Laurelton areas looking for a guy on the run who pulled out a gun on an officer.

Arrest Made in Dealy Shooting of Queens Teen

Even though I wrote this before the arrest was made, it still felt it was necessary to post. Glad an arrest was made, but at the same time wish this all could have been avoided. Two families now needs our prayers. ………

I remember when I coached for a youth organization on the Southside of Queens, NY. I was lucky enough to coach a quarterback who reminded me of myself of my playing days. Honestly he was a lot better than I was at his age, but our offensive, leadership, and quarterback thinking was very similar. I identified with Ricky Williams or “Pretty Ricky” as they called him. Unfortunately Ricky was murdered by another teenager over something stupid. Two families affected. I lost my little man at the age of 17 and the other teenager was eventually caught and will have to do some long time.

This past Friday 13 year old Kevin Miller was brutally murdered and early reports are saying it was another teenager was at the other end of the gun that pulled the trigger. Current reports are they have someone in custody. Now I didn’t know Kevin, but I know his mother is going through the same thing Ricky’s mother was going through. My prayers are with her and her family.

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/106772/arrest-made-in-deadly-queens-shooting/Default.aspx?ap=1&Flash

Oh My God! I Think I'm Having A Rap Attack

You are now listening to The World Famous Mister, Mister, Magic, Magic, Super, Super, Blast, Blast, Blast, Rap Attack Show, Show!!!! That was the introduction to the legendary Mr. Magic rap show featuring Marley Marl as the DJ. Mister Magic debut in the wee hours on NYC WHBI radio. Many young Hip-Hop heads in the NYC area would stay up late just to listen and record what Mister Magic's show. I remember having a Mr. Magic tape that I recorded for my senior trip in junior high school. I taped two weeks of his show and did my in-house production to make sure I kept the commercials and talking off of my tape. However, everyone in the neighborhood knew where you got the music, because they either heard it themselves or knew the style of Mister Magic's show. There are plenty of pioneers of this thing called Hip-Hop, but Mister Magic knew that OUR music needed an out and a radio show was just what Hip-Hop needed. The newer generation of Hip-Hop and all radio programming, shows, and air-personalities, and DJs of this thing we call Hip-Hop should take a moment and thank a pioneer. Check out this article.....http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2009/10/02/21964193.aspx

'See' Men for Life

I was listening to the Tom Joyner Morning Show when one of the co-host of the show, Sybil gave her medical information for the day. The interesting topic for a Friday morning commute was about the recent NC State research study. The report states that women can reduce beast cancer by 40% if they swallow twice a week. Now women ask yourself, are you reducing your risk of breast cancer by 40%? Check out this CNN report.

http://www.murdzplace.com/CNN.htm

Crabtree Leaving $20 Million on the Table

What is going on with Michael Crabtree? Wasn't he the top receiver coming out of college last year? We had three weeks of NFL football, Mark Sanchez has 3 wins, Jeremy Macklin has caught a couple of passes, Heyward-Bey has caught some passes, and Matthew Stafford lead the Lions to their first win in 19 games. All of these first year players are making an impact and are on payroll, so I ask again, Where is Crabtree?

I'm not an agent, but I know if I was Michael Crabtree I would walk into SF's office, ask management how much are they willing to pay me, then tell my agent I'll give you 50% of whatever you make on top. Crabtree doesn't need an agent to get the $20 million that the Niners are offering, the agent job comes in adding years to a contract and getting the small details of the contract worked out.

As a fan of the NFL, I don't care if Crabtree is acting like a diva or not. As a fan of the NFL he should be playing on Sundays. This year is over for Crabtree as an NFL player. SF is set. Maybe if Crabtree would have stayed in college, that Tech vs UT game would have been a little closer. All I know is I would have never left $20 million on the table when I just got through playing for football for fun. In other words free. http://http//sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?page=hotread2/crabtree

Honor Student Beat to Death in Chicago

On Monday of this week, 16 year-old honor student, Derrion Albert was seriously beaten to death by other teenagers in the Chicago area. The chilling part it that the attack was caught on tape, but no one did anything to stop the beating.

Chicago continues to lead the nation in teenage homicides this year after leading the nation last year with 37 teenagers who were murdered. Chicago leaders and community leaders are working together to try to put a cease in the violence. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/28/chicago.teen.beating/index.html

Cop Haves Sex With Cow and Beat Charges

I have to ask myself is this a double standard of the law? Michael Vick did time for cruelty to animals, but this police officer doesn't. He gets his charges dropped? This guy is disgusting. Though he beat the cruelty against an animal charge, he also have charges pending against him involving sex with minors. He's expected not to beat those charges. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/09/25/2009-09-25_judge_dismisses_animal_cruelty_charges_against_police_officer_robert_melia_for_s.html

White Cop Attempted to Wear 'Cornrow' Hairstyle to Work

Yeah, you heard me correct. A white police officer in Philly was told by a black supervisor that his 'cornrow' hairstyle was unprofessional and he needs to cut it. However Officer Thomas Strain defends that Black officers are allowed to wear their hair in the 'cornrow' fashion. I'm lost on this one, because I thought 'one for all and all for one' on any police force.

I did ask a white friend of mines what she thought and her reaction was, "What's cracking hommie? What's good in the hood Son?" When I gave her the 'crazy' look she said, "Exactly. See how crazy I sound saying that. You're white dude. Live with it." I could do nothing but laugh, because she keeps it so real with me. Check out the article I came across...http://http//www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/09/22/2009-09-22_boss_tells_white_cop_corn.html

Khadafy Set Up Camp at Trump's Estate. How Gangsta is That?

The Libyan Leader and pain in the you know what to the United States, Mr. Moammar Khadafy allegedly could not find lounging in the NYC area for his United Nations Speech, so he set up shop in Bedford, NY on one of Donald Trump's lavish estates. He's so comfortable there he has a tent pitched and already has satellite dishes aligned for security. How can this happen? Because our nation's Homeland Security is a joke. Check out the story herehttp://http//www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/2009/09/22/2009-09-22_libyan_loon_moammar_khadafy_pitches_tent_on_donald_trumps_suburban_estate.html

Jimmy Carter Cites 'Racisim' in Joe Wilson's Outburst

Our president has not been in office for a year and it seems like being rude and disrespectful is so acceptable with this president. There is even a preacher (yes a so-called man of god) in Arizona who prays with his congregation for Obama's death. I also believe it was racism that had the republicans in an uproar over the president's speech aimed at our nation's youth. Thanks Jimmy for saying what so many of us see.

Jimmy Carter Cites 'Racism' in Joe Wilson's Outburst

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Michael Jackson's This Is It | Official Movie Site and Trailer

Check out the official movie site and trailer for the Michael Jackson's film, This Is It.

(www.thisisit-movie.com)

She'll Stand in the Hall

Congratulation goes out to C. Vivian Stringer, Head Women Basketball Coach at Rutgers University on her induction in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Stringer made her coaching name when she led Cheyney State University to a NCAA Final Four in 1982. From there she coached at Iowa before going on to Rutgers. Read about her introduction along with Michael Jordan into this year’s Hall of Fame Class.

(http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20090407_Hall_to_induct_Rutgers__C__Vivian_Stringer.html)

Our Nation's President Wants to Speak to Our Children and Some Have a Problem with That

Obama wants to speak to our nation’s children via the internet and television the day after Labor Day, which is the first day of school for many schools across the country. The speech is suppose to inspire students to be their best, but this seems to be upsetting many parents across our nation. Many parents say they will keep their children home, because they don’t want their children time to be ‘wasted’ at school.

Right wing parents have said ridiculous things such as, “I don’t want my child to be brainwashed with Liberal lies and Liberal propagandas”.

I find this funny because Bush spoke at LSU and bragged about becoming president of the US with a ‘C’ average. No wonder the Republican Party is all confused. Right wing parents will rather keep their children home, instead of listening to the President of the United States.
This nation has a long way to go if we think words from our president for our children is dangerous, propagandas, or lies.

Check out this interesting discourse…..

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The SWAC Loves Steve McNair

The Southwest Athlectic Conference will honor Steve McNair this football season by having all 10 teams wear a #9 sticker on their helments.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-steve-mcnair-tribute-0831,0,6858542.story

I remember the Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern games during my college days at TSU. I saw some great SWAC games and was a fan of the friendly compitition in the conference. I am blessed to have seen this great player during his college days and anyone who saw Steve back then will tell you he was the BEST QB in any conference at the time. Only two quarterbaks were taken in the first round of the 1995 draft. McNair was the first QB taken and the third overall pick by the Houston Oilers (A SWAC city). Kerry Collins was the other QB drafted in the first round as he was a Carolina Panther with the fifth pick.

20 Years and STILL Rising

Twenty One years ago Hip Hop was introduced to some nappy hair kids from Long Island who was flaunting peace signs rapping of Potholes in their Lawns. The abstract rhyme style that was introduced to the Hip Hop world had a delivery and flow like nothing brought to the Hip Hop scene before. These Long Island kids appearances look like kids from the Woodstock era, but the abstract rhyme concept to "Biting Rhymes", which is an absolute 'no no' in the world of MCing took all Hip Hop fans by storm. The Hip Hop community embraced the kids from LI and the emergence of The Native Tongue Crew soon came after.

From their first album Three Feet high and Rising, De La Soul has been a main stay in Hip Hop for over 20 years. This group is still abstract, still fresh, still dope, and can put on a stage show that shows 20 years of stage show experience. The 20 Years and Rising Tour may have passed you by, but if it hasn't then put this show on your Hip Hop calendar as a must see.

The tour passed through Houston, TX this past Sunday at The House of Blues and Hip Hop heads came in droves to show their appreciation and to see this group perform live. De La did lived up to the hype by giving the Houston audience a show to remember. From Three Feet High to The Grind Date (probably the most slept on album in Hip Hop), De La incorporated all their hits and even had some special remixes to classic Hip Hop beats. Plug 1, Plug 2, and Plug 3 gave us one for the record books. To check dates to see if this tour is coming to a city near you, check out (www.myspace.com/delasoul) for dates and location.