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DAILY SWAGGER: DIRECTOR’S CUT: LITTLE X vs HYPE WILLIAMS

LexAve — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:52 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: DIRECTOR’S CUT: LITTLE X vs HYPE WILLIAMS

Check out the original video for Common’s “Universal Mind Control” abover directed by Lil’ X. Clearly the label was feeling Hype Williams version better and trashed Lil’ X’s work.
Sure Hype Williams’ piece has way more graphic effects and computer generated knick-knack, but what I like about Lil’ X’s is the dancing component, especially at the end of the video where Common busts out in a lil’ break dance. Maybe if the finalized video had a little bit of both versions, maybe it would’ve received way more music video rotation….I’m just sayin’. But we gotta ask who’s finalized work are you feelin’?!
Common feat Pharrell – Universal Mind Control

DAILY SWAGGER: AMBER ROSE VS. ALEXIS PHIFER…KANYE’S GIRLS

LexAve — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:16:32 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: AMBER ROSE VS. ALEXIS PHIFER…KANYE’S GIRLS

It was a full blown stare down at the US Weekly’s “25 Most Stylish New Yorkers” annual event last week. Kanye’s new chick and his ex-chick showed up like look-a-likes rocking all black skin tight gear. According to a spy, “They were seated across the room from each other, but in direct eyeshot. They kept throwing each other dirty looks all night.”
Clearly there’s underlining beef between the dames…wonder if its all due to Mr. Louis Vutton Don. Aside the cattiness, we gotta ask who rocked the red carpet best, Amber or Alexis?

DAILY SWAGGER: JOHN LEGEND VS TREY SONGZ…RnB DUDES BATTLE IT OUT!

LexAve — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:33:10 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: JOHN LEGEND VS TREY SONGZ…RnB DUDES BATTLE IT OUT!

In today’s edition of daily swagger, RnB dudes John Legend and Trey Songz face off. Grammy winning and chart topper John Legend woo’d his way into the hearts of America and not to mention many of it’s ladies, but now there’s some fresh young blood on come up, Trey Songz. Since making his debut in 2005, Trey Songz has generated major buzz thanks to his mixtapes and love making tunes. He’s also getting many young chicks hot and bothered…as well the older gals. But who’s sex appeal garners the most “He Can Get It” votes, John Legend and his lusciousness or Trey Songz and his undeniable sex appeal?

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John Legend along with India Arie and Vaughn Anthony performed at The Greek theater in LA yesterday.

To promote his Ready album in stores now, Trey Songz performed at the Highline Ballroom in NYC last night…word is he put on a great performance.

DAILY SWAGGER: AMERIE VS CASSIE…PETITIE SWAG BATTLE

LexAve — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:41:19 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: AMERIE VS CASSIE…PETITIE SWAG BATTLE

So I came across a video of Amerie doing her modeling bit for Giant Magazine. And couldn’t help but notice just how thin Amerie’s gotten. Granted the girl’s never been a thicky thick chick, but remember that “One Thing” video where her legs were defined and toned. Now she’s looking model thin…something like Cassie. In fact, the more I play the video below the more I see Cassie. Yet somehow Amerie stands in her own lane…could it be the fact she’s got talent and has a personality unlike Cassie. Either way who’s more a stunner Amerie or Cassie?!

DAILY SWAGGER: BEYONCE VS SOLANGE…

LexAve — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:15:40 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: BEYONCE VS SOLANGE…

The Knowles sisters were out in Japan to promote the new Samantha Thavasa Disney Collection. Beyonce as usual rocked her golden locks, while Solange debuted her cropped shaped up look. But who’s swag are you feelin? Beyonce’s fashion rut or Solange’s risk taking duds?!

Since I recently chopped off all my curly locks for a shorter slicker look, I’m all about Solange’s natural short ‘do!

Not to mention Solange’s tighter shoe game… is enough to make her the winner in this edition of daily swagger.

DAILY SWAGGER: FASHION VICTIMS CIARA vs. LIL’ MAMA

J'More — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:32:47 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: FASHION VICTIMS CIARA vs. LIL’ MAMA

In this edition of Daily Swagger, fashion victims Ciara and Lil’ Mama battle it out! Ciara was spotted looking like a big red bow earlier this week at Elle Magazine and Express Hit the Road TXT L8TR Campaign Event at Nobu in California. Meanwhile, Lil’ Mama was spotted looking a hot mess at Fabolous’ “Loso’s Way” album release party at Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel in NYC sportin’ Poetic Justice/She Nay Nay dookie braids. Now, it’s clear that both ladies need to fire their stylists, however Ciara gets an “E” for effort ’cause she at least attempted to look chic. Lately, CiCi’s been trying to carve out her own niche in the world of fashion, but something terribly went wrong with this outfit. Perhaps she over did it with the suede red pumps?! As for Lil’ Mama…I have no words. Well, it’s quite obvious that they both look bad, but who’s got your vote?!

DAILY SWAGGER: BALD SOLANGE VS WIGGED OUT SOLANGE…

LexAve — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:11:43 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: BALD SOLANGE VS WIGGED OUT SOLANGE…

Yesterday Beyonce’s lil’ sis, Solange Knowles, hit the streets of LA in her what folks are calling Britney inspired hairstyle. I say Solange got tired of the damn comparisons to Bey, she flipped and ran for the clippers. Apparently she’s been itching to shave off her locks for a minute now…at least according to her twitter page. She’s even been quoted saying,

I have to have fun with it or I’ll turn into Britney – shave my head and go totally crazy.’

So has Solange lost it?! Whatever the reason maybe…I’m so loving Solange’s “I don’t give a f*ck” attitude. Like I said and continue to preach, Beyonce could learn a thing or too from Sol. Yet to my surprise last night, Sol wigged it out at a party for Dita Von Teese. Sure the balded hairline wasn’t crisp, but I’m sure should could’ve jazzed it up for the event. Why not debut her shaved swag?!

So I ask my peoples, who’s got fierce swag: Bald Solange or Wigged out Solange?!

Shouts to homie Chevon for recently shaving her head…definitely an inspiration!!

DAILY SWAGGER: LALA VASQUEZ VS. CASSIE VENTURA

LexAve — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:21:24 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: LALA VASQUEZ VS. CASSIE VENTURA

LaLa Vasquez, Carmelo’s wifey, is the first of many to jump on the Cassie bandwagon with the half-shaved, half-amazed trend. She twitpic’d it in the midnight hour.

Except LaLa opted to remix it a bit…and I have to say though I’m not feeling it on Cassie, it’s looking rather fly on miss LaLa.
Not totally gone, but still edgy enough…nice alternative to the chicas with long locks.
Who do you think rocks it best?! LaLa or Cassie?!

DAILY SWAGGER: AIRPORT DIVAS BEYONCE VS RIHANNA

J'More — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:05:46 +0000

DAILY SWAGGER: AIRPORT DIVAS BEYONCE VS RIHANNA

In this edition of Daily Swagger, R&B Diva Beyonce and Pop Princess Rihanna go toe to toe once again! E arlier this week, Beyonce was spotted catching a flight at London’s Heathrow International Airport headed to NYC. Bey, looked fab rockin’ a pair of Gucci platform sandals, topping it off with wayfarer shades. While, Rihanna was spotted at JFK Airport making her way out of NYC rockin’ a pair of silver leggings. Now, I’m going to have to go with Beyonce on this one ’cause shorty managed to pull off a fab outfit for an early morning flight. As for Rihanna, the shoes are cute, but I expected more from the swag princess. She almost looks regular…

Who’s swagger is on a hundred thousand trillion…Beyonce’s or Rihanna’s?!

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FailurePhobic — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:59:04 +0000

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