Hip Hop Slang, Knowing What It s All About

Ok, now you can be a fan of hip hop is not only with enough. Or, you may be new to him. Or, you may even be a father trying to find out what hip hop is all about slang. Hey, no problem! We will talk about it here. If you are not sure that the words we are hearing average of a minute to check them out. We will do so in touch with some here, but we know that there are some awesome websites out there that can keep you as well together. So do not want to know what that means getting bling bling with him and know what hip hop slang!
So, what you do not know? Maybe you are not sure that all " izzle " words are standing for? This form of hip hop was started by Frankie Smith, but was widely popularized by Snoop Dog, a very popular hip hop artist in the current time. These words are often only changed to add the " izzle " for them, without changing its meaning.
As for bling bling, this term is used to mean something of great value. Usually it refers to expensive jewelry. Flashy, highly valuable jewelry is very commonly considered part of the hip hop culture. Bling bling can also be a term used for those who have a lifestyle built on excess spending and accumulate wealth. Having bling bling is not bad!
Okay, it is not as close to where all the information you need about hip hop slang. So what do you do to get what you need to know? Translating songs or just what the artists are talking about your videos can be a little hard when you can not find the words. But it is not meant for everyone. If you are determined to learn what it means hip hop jargon, make some of the most beautiful cool websites that talk about him. Some are still in the dictionary to help you easily converse in hip hop any time you want. So, get it and learn from your hip hop slang!



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Pluck Up the Courage For Karaoke Singing!

This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke and improve their singing performance whether it be as a "virgin" karaoke singer or as someone starting out on a singing career. It contains tips designed to help old hands and newbies alike achieve a better karaoke singing style. The best piece of advice is to bear in mind that one of the whole idea behind karaoke is that it doesn t matter how good(or bad) your singing is - you are singing for your own enjoyment. The people in the karaoke bar are there usually because they enjoy karaoke too, so it is not expected that you perform like the next American/Pop Idol. In fact some of the most boring karaoke nights I have been to have been spent watching a succession of pretty decent singers. If I wanted that I would go and see a show.
That said there will be many of you out there who desperately want to use karaoke as a step on the road to becoming the next pop idol or want to win a karaoke contest. So here goes....
Choose a song that you are very familiar with and that suits your style of singing. You have probably heard people murdering a very popular song (usually anything by Anastasia) when they would have sounded 10 times better singing a song that they knew well and suited their voice.
If possible take your own karaoke disc, I have never known a kj refuse to play a singer s own disc. You will have practised this to perfection at home and your performance will be 100% better as a result.
Alternatively sign up for a streaming karaoke subscription and you can practise any one of thousands of songs. For advice on streaming karaoke click here. Similarly don t be afraid to ask the kj to change the key to suit your voice. A song that you may struggle with in one key may be just right for you if its taken down a semitone or two. Most digital key changers will allow at least eight steps down and eight steps up.
Unless you have an exceptional singing voice, sing an up-tempo number. Slow romantic love songs (what my Dad would have called a ballad) need a big voice to be done properly. Unless you like straining to hit and hold long high notes give it a miss and choose something quicker which will get the place jumping. Up tempo songs require much less technical ability and in karaoke terms are generally more entertaining. You can usually tell a slow song isn t going too well when the kj starts to wave a lighter in the air. You may find this flattering and make you think
Don t drink too much! Alcohol will make you shout and slur and is definitely not good for the vocal chords or getting your words right!
Don t hassle the karaoke host, he has a set way of prioritising the singers. Generally first time singers are put on first (they jump the queue), so don t expect the singing order to run in exactly the same sequence as the slips were handed in.
Fill in your request slip fully ensuring the track number etc is perfectly correct. There is nothing worse than getting up there only for the wrong song to start.
Treat the mic with respect! Don t shout into it, knock it, twirl it around by its lead or throw it. The kj will not be happy to the say the least and although you probably think you resemble a cool mic throwing rock legend, chances are you just look like a jerk!
Hold the mic about an inch away from your mouth - you should never touch the mic with any part of your mouth or face, both from a singing and a hygenic point of view! For long high notes start with the mic further away from you and as you hold the note slowly bring it nearer. This has the effect of making the note sound stronger and more consistent. As you run out of breath the mic is nearer and the note remains constant. Practise this technique if you can.
If you are really serious there is always the option of singing lessons. There are now some very affordable internet courses which have achieved fantastic results. Give one a try.
Above all ENJOY yourself - that is the whole idea.



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Is The Piano Dead?

Is The Piano Dead?
I m always amazed at how many people seem to think the piano is no longer popular.
Isn t the piano dead, they ask? I mean, do people really still play the piano anymore?
They seem to think because there are so many other diversions these days (iPods, xBox, television, the Internet, etc.) there must be very few people still playing the piano.
Admittedly, it isn t as popular as it was in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, but I m here to tell you it s still enjoyed by millions of people and attracting new players all the time.
How do I know?
I run a popular web site called Piano World (www.PianoWorld.com).
Piano World averages about five million page views a month. That means five million times a month, somebody who is interested in the piano is viewing some page on my site.
Our Piano Forums currently (August 2006) have about 18,000 members (and thousands of visitors who haven t bothered to register), with new members joining every day (membership is free). And they are a talkative bunch, having created well over five million posts, with over 350 new posts going up every day!
Members come from all over the world, and all walks of life. The include concert artists, piano dealers, tuners, teachers, jazz musicians, manufacturers, amateurs, you name it.
But they all share a common interest ... They Love The Piano!
The forums members are a great community. They get together in groups all around the country, sometimes at a member s home, sometimes at a dealers store. They have parties, play for each other, tour piano factories, have "piano crawls" (where they visit a bunch of piano stores), and more. Some of the members even got together and created a Piano Forums CD.
And they are very helpful, supporting each other with information, encouragement, and feedback.
What kind of pianos do they own?
Everything from square grand s (they aren t really square, that s just what they are called) to spinets, consoles, and uprights, electronic pianos, digital pianos and keyboards, to baby grand s and concert grand s.
And what did they pay for these pianos?
Anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars, to over $100,000!
So, who is playing the piano?
Professionals, amateurs, adult beginners, children, people going back to the piano after years away, teens, stay at home moms, all kinds of people.
Based on what we ve seen on Piano World (and other piano sites), I d have to say...
The Piano is Alive and Well!
Frank Baxter
Owner
Piano World
http://www.PianoWorld.com
Home of the world famous Piano Forums
http://www.pianoworld.com/ubb/ubb/ultimatebb.php



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Why Spider-Man is the Number One Movie Superhero

Spider-Man the movie came out in 2002, breaking records with a over $114 million in one weekend. It finished with over $400 million in the US alone. The sequel ended it s run with just a little less, with a little over $373 million in the US. Compare that to Superman Returns take at $192 million currently which may squeeze out a few million more before it s done at the box office. Batman Begins made it to $205 million, X-men s last movie X3 made $233 million, and the big green money making machine the Hulk made $132 million. All respectable numbers, but compared to Spidey there just isn t any comparison.
So what s Spider-Man got that the others don t? Spider-Man isn t the strongest superhero; that goes to Superman and the Hulk. He isn t necessarily the smartest; that would have to go to Batman. He s not as bad as Wolverine. So, what makes kids and adults alike flock to see Spider-Man in such great numbers?
Maybe it s Peter Parker, Spider-Man s alter ego. Audiences relate to Parker s struggles. He comes across as a real person, who just happens to end up with incredible powers. Tobey Maguire does a great job portraying Peter Parker s emotions, from his highs to his lows, throughout both Spider-Man movies. When Uncle Ben dies, the audience feels the pain of Peter Parker. Spider-Man isn t portrayed as a overconfident hero who feels he might be somehow above us mere mortals, but behaves as insecure and backward as we all do at times.
The other reason Spider-Man beats out the competition is Sam Raimi, director of Spider-Man, who related well to the material, being a big Spider-Man fan himself. Raimi is also a big fan of the Three Stooges, and he created the fan favorite "Army of Darkness" that relies heavily on good old slapstick comedy. The star of "Army of Darkness," Bruce Campbell, is a longtime friend of Raimi and has made cameo appearances in both Spider-Man movies. Having a real fan who also knows how to make great movies is key to bringing a superhero film to the big screen. No one can hope to completely capture the imagination of not only the core comic book audience, but also your average Joe, if the director doesn t completely get what he s making. Sam Raimi gets it. If someone other than a big Spider-Man comic book fan had gotten the reigns of the movie, another superhero would be at the top of the list. Raimi has been quoted as saying, "I love the Spider-Man character. And that s what s at the heart of it."
Fans, get ready, Spider-Man 3 is coming in summer 2007. Sam Raimi is back directing with actors Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco coming back again. Newcomers to the Spider-Man franchise include Thomas Haden Church, best known for his work on the sitcoms "Wings" and "Ned and Stacey," who will be playing Sandman, one of Spidey s oldest foes. Topher Grace from "That 70 s Show" will be portraying Venom, the opposite side of the coin from Spider-Man.



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