Comments on: The I-Don’t-Get-It Files: Alicia Keys http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/ Sponsored by the Black hand side, Fantasia's English teacher and Frederick Douglass' hairstylist Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:23:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jess http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-18102 Jess Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:07:17 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-18102 It's the realness in her. She's like... if i was a dude, i'd hang out with her and my boys. Shell play basketball with you. She'll smoke a cigar and play poker with you. She'll roll a better blunt than you, and she'll be one of the first people stepping up to fight in your honor. I also do believe all the gay rumors about her because she has something innately masculine in her movements and glances... But she's so pretty that it polishes up that realness to an awesome level. I'm gonna admit that I didn't like "No one" until I found out she sang it. I thought it was another one of those bland up and comer's until I saw a music video and blanked out. The same way I can watch pretty girls talk about nothing and still not want to kill myself after it's over, I can forgive okay songs if the mouth behind it is pretty. That song was okay. I actually did not like Fallin' and to this day, only respect it because of its difficulty. It’s the realness in her. She’s like… if i was a dude, i’d hang out with her and my boys. Shell play basketball with you. She’ll smoke a cigar and play poker with you. She’ll roll a better blunt than you, and she’ll be one of the first people stepping up to fight in your honor. I also do believe all the gay rumors about her because she has something innately masculine in her movements and glances… But she’s so pretty that it polishes up that realness to an awesome level. I’m gonna admit that I didn’t like “No one” until I found out she sang it. I thought it was another one of those bland up and comer’s until I saw a music video and blanked out. The same way I can watch pretty girls talk about nothing and still not want to kill myself after it’s over, I can forgive okay songs if the mouth behind it is pretty. That song was okay. I actually did not like Fallin’ and to this day, only respect it because of its difficulty.

]]> By: Monk http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17906 Monk Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:55:55 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17906 These first two singles from her new joint are not hot. I like her videos though and I do embrace her for her style. She's attractive without being over-the-top. The way she showcases her musicianship is also refreshing compared to other singers who can only rely on their sex appeal. I agree with her music being overrated but I think the appeal comes from her style and personality. These first two singles from her new joint are not hot. I like her videos though and I do embrace her for her style. She’s attractive without being over-the-top. The way she showcases her musicianship is also refreshing compared to other singers who can only rely on their sex appeal. I agree with her music being overrated but I think the appeal comes from her style and personality.

]]> By: bballmom http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17877 bballmom Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:25:36 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17877 sexy or not, you are indeed, a hater. sexy or not, you are indeed, a hater.

]]> By: Panama http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17874 Panama Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:33:13 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17874 @Rum Punch: Brilliant minds, mi compadre. Brilliant minds. And I check y'alls site out all the time... @Hostess: Now I don't know if I'd say there's nothing feminine about her. I mean, she looks like a chick to me. Not THE most attractive chick, but she is pretty smokin' on occasion, like in Smoking Aces. Best. Play. On. Words. Ever! @dark & stormy: See, I'm trying to see what you see, cuz frankly, I'm Ray Charles when it comes to her. @thehomiewood: I will say that I think her songwriting is cool except for that damn "Unbreakable" song. Folks loved that pisspoorly written ass-sandwich of a song for NO reason. @Bulletproof Diva: Ray-J is the most important artist of the 21st century. @blackmartha: A sexxy one though! @Rum Punch: Brilliant minds, mi compadre. Brilliant minds. And I check y’alls site out all the time…

@Hostess: Now I don’t know if I’d say there’s nothing feminine about her. I mean, she looks like a chick to me. Not THE most attractive chick, but she is pretty smokin’ on occasion, like in Smoking Aces. Best. Play. On. Words. Ever!

@dark & stormy: See, I’m trying to see what you see, cuz frankly, I’m Ray Charles when it comes to her.

@thehomiewood: I will say that I think her songwriting is cool except for that damn “Unbreakable” song. Folks loved that pisspoorly written ass-sandwich of a song for NO reason.

@Bulletproof Diva: Ray-J is the most important artist of the 21st century.

@blackmartha: A sexxy one though!

]]> By: blackmartha http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17871 blackmartha Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:15:40 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17871 yes, you are a hater. yes, you are a hater.

]]> By: Bulletproof Diva http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17870 Bulletproof Diva Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:56:46 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17870 every thang ain't for everybody, but I don't know how much credibility I will lend to this post after you admitted to being a Ray-J fan, jus sayin' every thang ain’t for everybody, but I don’t know how much credibility I will lend to this post after you admitted to being a Ray-J fan, jus sayin’

]]> By: thehomiewood http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17864 thehomiewood Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:46:24 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17864 And I actually think you might be giving her the benefit of the doubt. As a musician she garners alot of attention for being remarkably mediocre. I've never been impressed with her songwriting. But being as fine as she is will right alot of wrongs. And I actually think you might be giving her the benefit of the doubt. As a musician she garners alot of attention for being remarkably mediocre. I’ve never been impressed with her songwriting. But being as fine as she is will right alot of wrongs.

]]> By: dark & stormy http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17863 dark & stormy Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:18:13 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17863 I've always been a fan of Alicia Keys. What I find most appealing about her music is that it doesn't sound very polished or pop-ish. Playing an instrument and being able to write music is a lost art with our generation. She's no Mariah but she can carry a tune or two... I've seen her perform live and she can hold down her own show just fine. In response to Hostess' comment about her lack of feminity- I also disagree. Every woman is not super "fem" and dainty... I can respect Alicia for being herself. Sometimes her body language can be a little awkward but shit so is mine. None of us are perfect and the damn near perfect act has already been taken by Beyonce. I’ve always been a fan of Alicia Keys. What I find most appealing about her music is that it doesn’t sound very polished or pop-ish. Playing an instrument and being able to write music is a lost art with our generation. She’s no Mariah but she can carry a tune or two… I’ve seen her perform live and she can hold down her own show just fine.

In response to Hostess’ comment about her lack of feminity- I also disagree. Every woman is not super “fem” and dainty… I can respect Alicia for being herself. Sometimes her body language can be a little awkward but shit so is mine. None of us are perfect and the damn near perfect act has already been taken by Beyonce.

]]> By: Hostess http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17824 Hostess Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:14:53 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17824 I agree totally. In fact, as far as her current 'hits' I think she sounds like she's constipated. And her looks, she's not ugly so long as she doesn't speak or move. There's absolutely nothing feminine about her. I agree totally. In fact, as far as her current ‘hits’ I think she sounds like she’s constipated. And her looks, she’s not ugly so long as she doesn’t speak or move. There’s absolutely nothing feminine about her.

]]> By: Rum Punch http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17822 Rum Punch Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:58:00 +0000 http://jacksongtickle.com/2007/11/19/the-i-dont-get-it-files-alicia-keys/#comment-17822 Wow...you just put all my sentiments into a clear, concise blog entry! Now I can point people towards this when they question my indifference for Ms. Keys. Someone offered me a ticket to see her at LOVE and aside from the fact that it was at LOVE, I turned them down and said, "she does nothing for me..." Glad to see I'm not the only one... Looking for a different woman each day of the week? Check us out: www.5andapossible.blogspot.com Wow…you just put all my sentiments into a clear, concise blog entry! Now I can point people towards this when they question my indifference for Ms. Keys. Someone offered me a ticket to see her at LOVE and aside from the fact that it was at LOVE, I turned them down and said, “she does nothing for me…” Glad to see I’m not the only one…

Looking for a different woman each day of the week? Check us out: http://www.5andapossible.blogspot.com

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