Category: Expressions

Happy Birthday to The Juicy Expressions

I am so blessed and thankful for The Juicy Expressions reaching one years old today! Unlike most bloggers, blogging is only a percentage of what I do in my life so at times it can be tough to manage. I am also a mother and a first year law student that is developing personal businesses at the same time. Although this is a lot I am equally passionate about every single thing that I pursue.

Since the re-launch on Jan 29, 2014 I  have been extremely  busy managing my different hats but I have done my best to stay consistent with my posts. I would like to thank everyone who has supported my vision since day one because it really means a lot to me. I thank my team for contributing with promotion, writing blog posts, and etc.. Thank you juicy readers for your comments! It warms my heart when I see new people commenting on the blog or when I go out in public people tell me how they love the blog. I appreciate the support and The Juicy Expressions will continue to grow and interact with more dope people doing dope things. Remember I believe in those who believe in themselves so if you have something dope going on hit us up so we can blog about you. Love you all

Jackson Hip Hop Awards

Over the four day weekend, I attended the Jackson Hip Hop Awards at the Alamo Theatre downtown in Jackson, Mississippi. This was a well anticipated event but some say curiosity killed the cat! The event was geared to recognize and expose some of the underground artists here in Jackson. Outside the event were a lot of photographers and videographers from the press getting footage on this event. The event was scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm but the doors did not open until 90 minutes later due to technical difficulties.

I was still eager to see the show however, Dj Moneycure did not have the crowd turnt! I feel that if a crowd is already irritated the least the dj can do is change the energy by transitioning their mind off waiting to enjoying. Don’t get me wrong he was playing all of the songs that I enjoy by the artists I love including Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and etc..but those aren’t going to do the trick at a Hip Hop Awards Show. I’ve heard a lot of good things about DJ Moneycure but this was my first time seeing him in action.

The show began with a lady greeting everyone on a microphone but we never saw her face the entire show. Also, continuously she would call people to the back of the stage on the microphone while the show was going on. I could tell that she was irritated because she had to keep interrupting the show but a better solution would be walkie talkies. After the show started the hosts did not come out to greet the crowd for a long period of time. I did enjoy their energy when they finally came and they were dressed nicely. The guy host (didn’t get his name) was funny at times and I felt that he dealt with the mistakes of the show well. After the girl host came out we didn’t see her come back out besides once or twice.

They attempted to play the cypher featuring various local hip hop artists that was pre-recorded weeks in advanced, on a projector but they were not able to fix the issue in time. So we watched the cypher on two small television screens but if you were sitting behind the first 5 rows you most likely would not have been able to see it. I think it would have been great and intense to see the cypher live instead of on the screen. But the whole idea of the cypher was dope and hopefully they will release it to the public for those who were not able to actually see it at the show. I enjoyed watching the live performances until some of the artists treated this event as if it was a concert instead of an award show by performing way to many songs. A lot of people were upset (including me) that they were not able to see the people who they came for perform. And since the event started so late we were not able to see majority of the show.

Now it may seem as if I’m being very critical of this event but everything above are FACTS. With that being said, I am still glad I attended the event. I am aware on how difficult it is to run an event for the first time. Although a lot of people disagree with me, I still think that the Jackson Hip Hop Awards is a great idea. I see the potential of how excellent it can be. I benefited from the event by coming across more artists that I’ve never met before, which gives me more interesting people to blog about. Also the creators of the show knew that this event was not perfect and made a public apology on their instagram page @Jackson_hiphopscene. I felt that it was a great heart felt apology and with better planning things will progress next year. I was always taught don’t complain unless you are willing to change things. I am willing to help improve the Jackson Hip Hop Awards so I will be volunteering my services to the people. Feel free to comment any suggestions that can improve this event for next year. What are the things that you did and did not like about the Jackson Hip Hop Awards? To see who all won awards go on the instagram page @Jackson_hiphopscene

 

 

 

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Sexual Exposure to Youngins

I am aware that as we develop into the different stages of adolescence we naturally begin having urges and desires for sexual attention. This is a natural process that will most likely happen to every single person growing up. However, I feel that it is highly inappropriate for others to influence young people to engage in sexual activity before they express a personal interest physically or mentally. It is one thing to educate and inform the child on all the pro’s and con’s that come along with sex. But I feel that showing them pornography, taking them to a strip club, paying for them to receive sexual services and etc…is stripping the child away from their childhood. They have plenty of time to secure a sexual habit so there is no point in contaminating their mind before they are ready.

As we all know, sex comes with a lot of responsibilities in which children already have a hard time dealing with their normal daily duties. Now, I can not pinpoint the specific or right age that you should discuss sex with the  “youngin” because it varies. Be that as it may, you should not influence them to have sex when they were not initially interested. I personally know a lot of guys who started watching porn by or before the age of 10 because their big brother introduced them to it. While it is great to bond with your younger sibling, I’m sure there are more age appropriate ways to connect with them.

If you have a feeling that your youngin is engaging or interested in sex I do believe you should talk to them for the sake of education and safety. Because even if you ban them from having sex they will find a way to sneak and do it. SO BETTER BE SAFE THAN SORRY! Lil Wayne revealed years ago that Baby took him to receive oral sex from an unknown woman at age 11. Wayne stated that he was raped but also admits that he loved what happened to him. I feel that this experienced definitely exposed him to becoming sexual at an early age. Four years later at age 15 Wayne had his first child. Chris Brown lost his virginity at age 8 because he was influenced by his older family members. I can’t say for sure that these guys would have turned out differently if these events would not have occurred but there is a high possibility. Having sex too early could influence how you deal with sex for the rest of your life.

I am a mother of a son and if ANY MAN exposes my child to sex at an early age there will be some unimaginable consequences. I want my son to engage in sex when he naturally feels ready. The world already brings outside influences so there is no point in bringing more.  But hey that’s just how I feel. How old were you when you first began engaging in sexual activity? Were you influenced by others? Do you think that it is appropriate to influence young kids to have sex at an early age? Express it below!

{Clip of Lil Wayne expressing how he received oral sex at age 11}

Block Negativity and Listen To Your Own Voice

After all the stress died down from taking my final exams, I had time to reflect on the negative things that have been said to me from all types of people. Some are people who were dear to my heart and others were people I looked up to.

I must admit that for a small amount of time I did let certain comments effect me but then it hit me like an epiphany! I VOW to no longer take any negative vibes or comments from others personally. The truth is, the negative energy that someone else is throwing out on you is coming from the negativity that’s boiled up inside of them. If someone is doing something to you they are really doing it toward themselves.

During my admission process for law school,  I was told by a mentor that I should choose another career path because my grade point average was too low for any law school to accept me. ( I actually had a decent GPA but it could have been higher but I was involved in a lot of activities during my undergrad studies that shifted my focus but that’s besides the point). My point?  WHY ON EARTH would someone feel the need to say discouraging words to me when I am entitled to pursue my dream. As a mentee you look up to a mentor for guidance and wisdom on your path to achieve your goal.

When I become a mentor for someone I will never say anything that would contribute to move them away from their deep desire. WHO ARE YOU to say what someone will or won’t become? There is a difference between constructive criticism and being a Debbie downer.  This threw me a little to left field because I thought highly of these individuals but then I realized that in all actuality it DOESN’T MATTER at all WHAT SOMEONE ELSE thinks of you. I stayed away from all negative people who gave off bad vibes during my law school process and I continued to focus on everything that I wanted. I received my law school acceptance letter on November 15, 2013, to the school of my choice and I was too geeked!

The people who did not believe or have doubts are the people who second guess everything about their own lives. Those who criticize or judge are also judging their own lives.Example: When you tell someone some great news that just happened to you and they don’t display any excitement or great emotion they may or may be happy for you. That part varies but really THEY ARE NOT happy with their life situation so its hard for them to express their joy for you.

I am so grateful to share that I have successfully finished my first semester of my law school career! No way did I let the thoughts of others stop me from pursuing my goals and reaching them. No way should you let it stop you either. Express a time where someone told you that you would not make it but you overcame the things they doubted. In 2015 continue to block negativity and listen to your own voice. Happy New Year!

Sexless Marriages/Relationships

Are bonds made to be broken? Every little girl dreams her whole life of assuming her rightful place as Queen of her castle. In order to become Queen, she usually keeps herself (or her virginity) until her King sweeps her off her feet into his huge muscular arms.

Well, what if you waited 26 years for the man of your dreams who tells you that he wants 7 children and has an extremely hungry sex life? However, you realize two years into the marriage that you are the only one that is married. Let’s say that you’ve upheld your vows in every way possible and one day you awoke to an instant sexless, loveless marriage.

No intimacy? What is this? Is it possible for a man to not kiss, hug, caress, or have sexual intercourse with a women for ten years in a row? There are a few items we must consider here. Keep in mind this man claims that his sexual orientation has remained attracted to women. He also won’t undress in front of his wife stating he can not have sex with her because he gained over 140 pounds since their wedding day.

What man grabs his wife’s hand abruptly off his leg, just as she gets close to touching his penis? He refused medical attention to explore reasons for inability to have an erection. What 30 year old man can say good bye to his sex life for 10 years in a row?

During the ten years of a sexless marriage the wife becomes pregnant. Is she wrong for pursuing her needs and desires from another man who can supply those needs?
What obligations does she have to her husband?

Most people would just say he is plainly changing his sexual orientation, cheating, or plain crazy. He continues to claim that he only knows how to love through financial means. To the world, marriage is death do us part but maybe it should be till SEX do us part in marriage?