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Showing posts with label Jordin Sparks. Show all posts

eyeAsk: Who Wants to Be Pure?

Picture this: You're in the gym day after day working towards a goal. One day without thinking, you leave your iPod, or mp3 player of choice, there. The next day you return in the hopes that someone was kind enough to had placed it in the Lost & Found bin or had given it to the person in charge; but not all of us are that lucky. Someone just gained a new treasure. No worries, even though it costs a couple hundred dollars, it can be replaced. Great right?! Sure it is. Now, if this was only the case when it came to losing something like...your virginity. We can go on and on about the values that aren't being taught at home, or the lessons children miss out on from not having religion instilled in their lives at a young age, but reality is what it is.

Today eyeAsk:
Is it too much to wait for marriage? What would it take for you to be celibate? Why does being pure lie heavier on a female's hands?

Some of you may, or may not know of some young celebrities in the entertainment industry who make it look cool to be who they are and believe in what they do. Angela Simmons, Jordin Sparks, and Teyana Taylor have both made it publicly know that they are saving themselves. Take a look at their past interview excepts:


Teyana Taylor: "I have a purity ring. The only time you get in trouble is if you attempt to do something. If you're laying up on a boy then something is going to happen. So I just keep my legs closed until I am ready for that. I can’t have a boyfriend because the only thing they want to do is have sex...You know many young girls think that virginity is lame and promiscuity is cool. They succumb to peer pressure and then find themselves in grown folks situations that they aren’t equipped to handle. I hold bible study class at St. Lukes church in Harlem when I’m home. I actually teach the class because I want them to know it's okay to praise God and keep your legs closed. I’m just trying to be a good example right now."

Angela Simmons: "Ok, the whole virginity thing came out because of the breakup I had previously. And on the show, of course, it came up that I was saving myself for marriage."
Honey: Is it weird that people know that now? AS: "Yeah, kind of. Do I care that much? Not really, because it’s not like it’s a bad thing. No, it’s not for everybody. Everybody doesn’t have to wait, but this is what I have to do in order to get a relationship where it’s all good. I just think that when the sex factor is taken out of the relationship, you really get to know a person."

"My parents gave me a purity ring and talked to me about waiting until I'm married to have sex. It wasn't forced; it just made perfect sense. "It's going to be awesome to say to my husband that I waited my whole life for him." - Jordin Sparks

I definitely think that these ladies are people young women should be looking up to. Especially since the age when girls are giving up their pureness to boys gets younger and younger every year. We live in a generation of 15 and 16-year-old mothers. Some other stars who plan on remaining "pure" are Justin Beiber, The Jonas Brothers, and Miley Cyrus. What's your opinion on the topic?

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Music Video Mix

Today I have some new videos for your from Jeremih, Jordin Sparks, and Miss Whitney Houston! I know what you're thinking...well actually I don't, but it is a weird combination of artists. I'll save my comments for later and let you enjoy the videos. Happy watching!



The official music video for Jeremih's third single "Break Up To Make Up", from his self-titled debut album in stores now!




The official music video for "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)", the second single from Jordin Sparks lastest album "Battlefield", in stores now. The music video was directed by Chris Robinson.



The official music video for "I Look To You" by Whitney Houston, from the album of the same name. "I Look to You", is in stores now!


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eyeReview: Jordin Sparks "Battlefield"

Jordin Sparks' new album Battlefield is in stores today! The 20-year-old singer/songwriter is the winner of the 6th season of American Idol. Battlefield is her second studio album released from her label Jive/Zomba Records. This is a very talented young lady with an amazing voice.

Battlefield starts off rather brilliantly with "Walking On Snow," a fun & catchy opener with an interesting message. The title track "Battlefield" then leads us into her cover of Fefe Dobson's "Don't Let It Go To Your Head." Now, this is one of my favorite songs lyrically of all time, so I was ecstatic when I realized that one of today's best powerhouses was gonna take a shot at it. Jordin's version takes a fittingly more dramatic turn & her vocals soar on the track. Brightening things up a bit is the album's second single "S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)," a cool uptempo that's sure to take the clubs by storm.

Jordin can sing anything, but I am truly in love with the middle portion of Battlefield because, I've realized, her voice is simply amazing on midtempos. You'll most definitely find yourself nodding, both to the beat & in agreement, to "It Takes More" & grooving to the melody of "Watch You Go." Jordin takes us back to her "I (Who Have Nothing)" days of emotion-filled vocals on the irresistible "No Parade." Then, on "Let It Rain," she shows off those big notes we all know & love.

You can't blame Jordin, before she gets into those gorgeous ballads that you know are coming, for reminding us of her youth with the current uptempo "Emergency (911)," which is placed perfectly to keep things going. Jordin is quick to apply her magical ability of making the listener feel her pain (in a good way) once again on "Was I The Only One," a song she actually co-wrote, as is the case with the non-cheesy & inspirational (a rare combination!) ballad "Faith." Then, just when you think her bag of tricks is empty, Jordin sings her heart out on "The Cure," a flawless closer.At the end of the CD portion of Battlefield's deluxe edition are a pair of bonus tracks: the acoustic "Papercut" as well as "Postcard," which is good except for its 'postcard' theme. As a huge Jordin fan, I like them well enough, though they don't really justify the extra cost in themselves. I'll be buying the deluxe, rather, because of the included DVD. Back in the late '90s, these are the kind of things you would have to get separately for an inflated price, so I am grateful for the opportunity these present to us.

Battlefield is a model sophomore effort for any talented artists out there looking to make their mark. Jordin puts that killer voice to excellent use to a soundtrack that is, honestly, much better than her debut. She took some time to find what works best for her & really hit the nail on the head. Incredible talent & quality material like this shouldn't be passed up.

I give it a 4.7 out of 5. Make sure you get your copy, available in stores and on iTunes.


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