01/11/2010
One of the best things I have found out from this new Korean trip I'm taking is that it has opened me up even more (if that's possible) and helped me to open up a new dialogue. I was never really afraid to speak to people but now I find myself approaching more asian people and striking up a conversation.The coolest thing is when you ask politely "What is your cultural background?" You never just assume that someone asian looking is Korean. That's like someone asking all black person if they know Sidney Poitier. That's just rude and ignorant. But when you ask in a polite manner and they do turn out to be Korean then as soon as you bring up their music and you share your love for their culture....well they just get really talkative and bright. They just can't believe it!! Today at my video store I approached a korean girl and we dicussed korean pop videos for quite awhile. She was in absolute awe that I knew so much. We talked about 2PM, SUPERJUNIOR, HIYORI LEE and several others. Her exact words were "I have never known an african american to know so much about korean music or our culture". "I have to call my sister and tell her". That was one of several wonderful transactions I've had with people. I've had some koreans actually take the time to make me mix cd's of their music. I don't even ask.They just offer them to me. And believe me. I am grateful and thrilled.It's just cool. Now don't think I'm turning my back on my own people. That's not the case at all. But I refuse to be limited and stuck in a box. Thinking there's only one way to love, or do, or be. This is nothing new to me though. In the latin culture I fell in love with the music of Luis Miguel, Alejandro Sanz and many others.I actually got to do make up for latin artists at the 2006 Latin Grammy Awards. It was a thrill of a life time.
Something I will never forget. Then of course I went through my love of Indian music. Channel 18 every Saturday morning. Watching the Ballywood dancers jumping and dancing through each number with a valiant fever. It seemed that the whole country was in those music videos. Who was watching the store? Tee hee. My own personal tidbit. So now i've gone to the Korean vibe. And what a beautiful journey it is. Okay. Enough babbbling. Time for another one of my wonderful artists.
HIYORI LEE "U go girl" Janet. J.Lo. and Britney times 20. She may not have the choreography of these talented artists. But what she does have Is an energy that defies logic.Her face is sheer beauty. Her simple moves are sensual magic. And she has a presence that recalls old MGM musicals..( If you're too young to know the reference, then look it up). To be fake eyelashes and lipstick on this girl's face would be an honor!
The premise: Plain girl becomes Glam girl. Hiyori can never be plain. The song is catchy, hot, and makes you wanna' dance. And it doesn't hurt that her back updancers are HOT and HELLA' TALENTED!!!
Styling: HOT!!! Glam Squad: TOP NOTCH!! Overall: PERFECTION!!
Out of 5 stars * * * * * *Yeh. I gave it a six! I'm a sucker for beauty!!
P.S. - I think the sale of suckers might go up!
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