Video Vixen Gloria Velez Goes in on Nicki Minaj

Damn, ole girl went in on Nicki. And you know something, she does have a point, it is a gimmick and yes Nicki Minaj's talent is questionable. But what does that say about you, who's been in the industry for over ten years trying to become a rapper and yet nobody knows who the hell you are? Mhm.

Eye Candy: Matt Acton

Check out 21-year-old body builder Matt Acton. I stumbled across his images and thought I should share. Oh and he's from NY. ;)

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Ciara's "Ride" Video

Well, apparently it's Ciara week! The video for her new single Ride is finally out and ladies and gentlemen I think she may finally have a hit in her hands. While the video itself is nowhere near as visually appealing as some of her previous efforts (Love, Sex, Magic, Promise, and Go Girl to name a few), what we do see is Ciara returning back to her dance roots and doing what it was that made her a star in the first place. The dancing in the video is impressive (which is quite a feat since she does tend to get quite repetitive video after video) and the song itself is an unexpected banger, a bit reminiscent to her single Oh, which was also a Ludacris collaboration. And though the video won't win any creativity awards or garner any critical acclaim, Ciara has managed to take a simple approach and turn it into an effective, and solid effort.

Ciara "Basic Instinct" Video

Say what you will, but this lil' bootleg video has re-aroused my interest in Ciara. $100 budget and all, it's different and I get what she was trying to do with it, surprisingly so. Though I doubt this is the her new single (more like a buzz track), I'm feeling it. I'm also enjoying her new collaboration, Ride, with Ludacris, which will be featured in her upcoming album. The girl knows and admits that she fell off (with her music, sound, style, dancing and anything else you can think of) and she's ready and prepared to come back hard this time around. But then again, that was supposed to happen last time around (with Fantasy Ride) and look at how that turned out. But if the rumors are true and she is indeed going back to her roots has learned from her missteps, Ciara may once again become the R&B artist we all fell in love with back in 2003.

"How I Got Robbed on 42nd Street"

.. right in front of a precinct, too. Just, wow. I hope this bullshit is fake. What would you have done?

"Alan Wake" Gameplay Video

Easily my most anticipated game of the year (sorry Halo: Reach, Max Payne 3 and Splinter Cell: Conviction); this psychological thriller (there aren't too many video games that can be described as such) has been in production for about six years and has had more delays than any game in recent memory. The Xbox 360 exclusive will finally be available on May 18th. Here's to hoping the long wait has been worth it.

Introducing Maluca Mala

Meet my favorite new artist of 2010. This fiery Dominicana goes by the name of Maluca (real name Natalie Yepez) and was born and raised in Washington Heights. The intriguing mix of Merengue and Techno, alongside her distinctive fashion sense and incredibly catchy Spanglish lyrics, makes for a perfect combination and intense production which can only be described as genius. The first single, El Tigeraso, is an infectious summer anthem in the making and the video serves as a perfect introduction into the mind and world of the Dominican beauty. I can already picture this becoming a smash hit, not only here in NYC but in the Dominican Republic as well. Comparisons to M.I.A. are inevitable (as both have worked with DJ Diplo) but la Maluca Mala comfortably stands in her own little niche and boy, oh boy, is she ready to take off! Wepa! Una sabrosura!

Check out this interview she did with HolaMun2.

Vivian Green's "Beautiful" Video

She's back! I have been anticipating some new material for a few years already and it is! I was a huge fan of both of her previous albums (Emotional Rollercoaster is still in heavy rotation in my house) and always wondered why she isn't as popular as she should be. Anyhow, her new album is available here. I'm loving the new single and video. I haven't listened to her new album yet, but if it's anything like her other two, you guys are in for a treat!

I leave you with what I consider to be a classic R&B jam, Emotional Rollercoaster.