Why BET? Why?

| June 27, 2011 | Music | 2 Comments

To a point, I want to say that I hate to say that I am disappointed about the BET Awards Show but that wouldn’t be me. Where is the showmanship? I feel confused. Kelly was cool (from what I heard…didn’t even know it was on). But that was due for her. Beyoncé has been riding the wave so long that it’s actually refreshing to see someone else from Destiny’s Child getting some attention. The funny thing is that she had to drop the schoolgirl persona and damn near be slutty to get the attention. Good for her, I guess. I don’t think it would have taken that much energy and effort for someone like Patti Labelle (congrats) or even Smoke y Robinson to grab one of our current artists and groom them. Honestly, if things are headed in the direction they seem to be going, I’m gonna encourage my kids to start listening to country music.
A couple of years ago, Rick “I’m Rick James, Bitch” James and Teena Marie ( didn’t she remind you of your drunk uncles’ drunk, Caucasian, “yeah, gurl-saying” drunk girlfriend) embarrassed themselves. Why did BET awake those demons with Alexander O’Neal and Cherelle? Give it up for Cherelle though…she still has a shape. But what the F!@#$% happened to O’Neal’s mouf. Yes I said it, MOUF! With all those screwed up teeth, it would be pointless waisting time putting the “th” on the end. He didn’t bother putting some time into putting on some dentures, partials or something in his mouf.
I would continue to express myself but I’d be waisting precious energy pecking on these keys. Take me back to the days when awards shows were like Christmas when I anticipated watching the Grammy’s, when real music was being made.

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  • gyrl6

    Sex sells Reggie-bottom line. It’s unfortunate that some true artists-especially females have to personify the whole “sex kitten” “vixen” image to get major air play. But that is the formula that is so prevalent amongst today’s musicians. No more bubble gum teeny-bop pop music. Who wants clean cut music-obviously the record companies say so and we the public swallowing it down and asking for more. Nothing beats being programmed by the populous! I agree with you Reggie, I’m glad Kelly is finally getting her due, but it’s sad to see her image altered just to get recognition for her musical gift. She has talent and certainly she can sing, but this isn’t the old school soulful singer era anymore. More vamped a singer is the better-so it seems. That’s how we know they are good, by how sleazy, tight, short low cut their custom is. And boy if you look great in teeny hot-pants, well platinum records shall be on your wall!

  • Reggiejaxxx

    I feel ya, gyrl6. I don’t know if this current train of thought comes from age or the sheer fact that entertainment sucks nowadays. What i have noticed is “The Machine” isn’t being managed right. I guess I will continue to listen to my favorites like EWF, Omar (UK Soul singer) and Raphael Saadiq. Just wish Tribe would get it together so I would have some real hip hop to nod my head to.