Acquitted On All Counts?

I've seen a lot of unbelievable shit happen in my years on this Earth but THIS takes the cake. As of this morning, the verdict on the Sean Bell trial has been announced. As reported by NY1 News:

"After two months of testimony by over 50 witnesses, the three detectives charged in the Sean Bell shooting were found not guilty on all charges."

I honestly believed that they'd be found guilty on this one. How could they NOT have been? Smh. I'm beyond shocked right now. This must be that new 2008 justice. We're not up on it yet I suppose.

It's about to get reallll ugly in NYC, mark my words. But please, be smart about your next move people. You're already aware of how we're depicted in the media, don't let them be right.

Summer Jam '08, Blood Diamond, and the Heart of the City Tour...

Three totally random concepts, I know.

I was at work today putting up a bulletin on MySpace about my Heart of the City Tour ticket that I'm selling [see Craigslist ad here ---> Click Me] and I noticed the long-awaited Hot 97 bulletin! Lol, the Summer Jam '08 roster has finally been revealed and tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10AM. If you're anything like my friends, you're too lazy to look it up yourself so:

- Kanye
- Rihanna
- T-Pain
- The Dream
- Lil Wayne
- Public Enemy
- Gym Class Heroes
- Ray J & Yung Berg
and
- Styles P. & Sheek Louch [which more than likely means Kiss will be there too]

And I'm sure Hot has some extra sh*t up their sleeves. Sunday, Jun 1, 6.30PM. The roster for '07 was ridiculously pathetic so I passed on that one. I've been warned millions of times about how crowded and aggressive SJ can be but I went for the first time in '06 w/ my homegirl [free floor seat tickets, def wasn't turning that down]. Waddup Lilka?!? Anyway, that year, we definitely walked that Giants Stadium parking lot for a good HOUR tryna find the car smh. We had a blast tho [even in spite of the dudes who tried to strongarm us for our seats *kufi slap!*]. I remember standing on my chair in the rain singin' along with MJB. That's a great memory right there.

Keeping that memory in mind, if no one buys my ticket for MSG next Friday, I'm just gonna take the L and go alone. That's the reason I'm selling it. Because I only have ONE ticket. You know how it goes when friends wanna GO but don't wanna PAY. Shouts to my girl Diddy who was serious about rollin' but failed miserably at the Ticketmaster game. My "refresh madly in an attempt to get a floor seat" game is mean. I'll be logged on at 9.55 tomorrow morning contemplating the purchase of an SJ '08 ticket. We'll see. I don't believe in paying to see a concert unless I'm in a floor seat so if I can convince a friend to roll, I'm in there.

Seriously though, what's the point of going to a concert if you're gonna sit in the damn rafters? You're better off Youtubing the footage with a free front row seat in front of your lap/desktop.

Ok, enough about the concerts. On to Blood Diamond. I got home earlier than normal tonight and no lie, this movie has been sitting on my TV stand since Thursday, Mar 27 - so I watched it. Without question, one of THE most remarkable films I've ever seen. If you have not seen it, please do. I don't even know what took me so long.

Lesson of the Day:

Comfort is the enemy of ascension. How far will you get if you settle for where you are?

Dare to Dream

Stay True,

H.Oh

P.S R.I.P to Orish Grinstead from the R&B group, 702. She passed away on Sunday, April 20 at the age of 27 due to several medical complications [including untreated cancer] and kidney failure. Smh. Appreciate the blessings you have folks.

Cuz We Said So, 04.21.08

Monday night was pretty fun. Ian's first go-round went fairly well. Once he gets accustomed to the way things work at the station, you guys are in trouble. Serious trouble. Shouts to my boy Javi and his artist T-Eazy. Major love goes to my Mom who always tries to stay up long enough to listen to the entire show [from Florida] lol, I love you Mommy. Also, shouts to 56K in the Bronx.

For my Monday night no-shows, you can fill out your absentee ballot here...

Cuz We Said So, 04.21.08 [Unedited]
[available until Monday, May 5]

Somehow I managed to lose the last 13 mins. of the show. I seriously have no idea how given the ample space remaining on my flash. *Shrug* This will more than likely be the last week of unedited show releases. From here on out, I'll be uploading shows minus the flaws.

I appreciate all the support you guys have been giving. Please be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to CuzWeSaidSo@gmail.com


Lesson of the Day:

Never allow anyone to deter you from your dream - 7 times outta 10, the same person telling you how hard it'll be to achieve either: doesn't have a dream of their own, has one but never attempted to make it reality, envies your courage, hates their job, doesn't have one, or - was conditioned to believe that dreams are unattainable.

Adidas was running an ad for quite some time that ended with - "Impossible is nothing." I concur, completely.

Dare to Dream.

Stay True,

Holley Monelle

Go DJ, Cuz Thas My DJ!

Tonight, we welcome our new DJ to the team. Tune-in to meet him =).

MISTA MISTA IAN J

9PM - MIDNIGHT

See ya there!

H.Oh

Cuz We Said So, 04.14.08 [Unedited]

Today was a beautiful one. Work was a breeze and my tutoring session was canceled so I linked up w/ one of my best friends [waddup Diddy?!] and we hit the Union Square area for a stroll and some light shopping. We're both obsessed with Quiznos so naturally we concluded our session with a meal backed by a talking rat [I'm really glad they ditched that campaign] - but todays rendezvous would be different.

Sooooo - Diddy is knockin' down her chicken ceasar salad and I'm gettin' busy w/ my 3 sammies, drink, and broccoli & cheddar soup [I'm goin' calorie crazy these days, tryna throw on some pounds and step my Slim Thickums up]. Mid-convo, a f^%$in roach emerges from her salad. Now - idk if it fell from the ceiling or if it came as an added "bonus" to the salad but yo - WTF?! Anywho - needless to say, we got a refund. Well, Diddy got a refund. I was grossed out but shamelessly finished my salad and Alpine sammie. Smh.

I've been told that I'm nasty though so tonight's reaction to the star of Joe's Apartment doesn't surprise me much. I just thought I'd preface this week's show upload blog with a little story, a peek into my life [if you will] =).

Thanks for tuning in last night. I love you guys and I appreciate the support. For those who missed out, I'm all about instant replays...

Cuz We Said So, 04.14.08
[available until April 29th]

Shout out to Mr. Tyner, Moe Roc, and everyone who understands the difference between a JOB and a CAREER.

Ladies, gentleman, dreamers...

Stay True.

H.Oh

[Too Busy Salivating To Compose A Meaningful Subject Line]

No Ellen DeGeneres. But real talk...

Stacey Dash. 42-years-old. BAD! I don't need to say anything else.

Pick up the issue. G'nite/mornin'; forreal this time...

T.G.I.F

H.Oh

Adorable!

I don't even know them and I love them! Lol. Seemingly, Dawn and Q are still holding steady in an unforced fashion. Me likey.

[Photo Credit: Paolo Carranceja]

Ok, my sleeping habits are ridiculous. I'm gone. 7.30AM wake-up call?

Thanks.

Stay True,

H.Oh

This Is NOT Ok. Smh.

[Shouts to my boy Steve for the pic]

Wtf is thisss? Smh *head in hands*

The part that really gets me is, his pose is so confident - like this $^%*^$*&^ is fly. [That's not a real curse word btw]. He's convinced millions to look past the pedophilia for years so I'm sure he'll find a way to make this stick. But nah son, I'm good and I'm over it.

Better go dig up that TP2 script homeboy...

Saliva Bath, Anyone?

So, after spitting in the face of a policeman, 37-year-old model Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with the British Airways. How rude? Smh. Classless act for such a fly broad. Lol, broad. Woman? My bad. Woman.

Apparently, some people develop the 'untouchable' gene when their cocktails are mixed with fame, fortune, and beauty. Naomi - you're fly and your shirt is rather dope but the saliva to the grill? Not a good look Nay.

Perhaps she ingested a bit of Brooklyn in her system after hangin' w/ Fox Boogie. No offense Brooklyn - but you know how gutter yall are. I've been a resident for eight years now...

Cuz We Said So, 04.07.08 [Unedited]

Soooo - 9PM - Midnight is officially the new Cuz We Said So time slot. Monday's show was interesting to say the least, lol. Thank you to those of you who tuned in. For all my kindergarten bed-timers that missed out...

Cuz We Said So 04.07.08

I got you son dun!

Special thank you to Raven Howard and True Stories Radio for rockin' w/ us Monday night. Fun times.

On the way, more updates and such. Stay tuned.

Stay True

H.Oh

Cuz We Said So, 03.31.08 [Unedited]

I haven't forgotten about yall. I'm stilllll here working like a mule, don't worry.

Shouts to True Stories Radio. Check them out every Sunday from 1PM-3PM the same place you'll find me - www.brooklyncollegeradio.org.

If you missed out last week, you missed a good one. Special thank you to Outasight for coming through. Good shit. I'm all for second chances though so...

Cuz We Said So, 03.31.08

Please note: The upload link will expire after two weeks. You have until Monday, April 14 to download this week's show.

Enjoy and please send all feedback to CuzWeSaidSo@gmail.com

Stay True

H.Oh

Holley, Where Have You Been?

"And when you come home, you got us here all alone..."

What's good family? You haven't heard much from me lately but I'm here, trust me. I'm working full time, tutoring part-time, spending nights at the station editing, concentrating on the show and working on air checks, working on making the transition from job to career, getting out and meeting/networking with new people, assisting with the management of artists, combing the streets/web for Up & Coming talent for the show, entertaining side projects, spending time with friends/family, focusing on establishing myself as a brand and maintaining my sanity. I've got my hands full! BUT - I still got you guys covered.

No morning show today. Tonight D and I are on some "Cha Cha Slide" shit, *reverse, reverse* - catch us on air from 9PM - Midnight. If all goes well, this will be the new time slot for the "Cuz We Said So" radio show.

Be sure to tune in tonight. New music, same antics, good news, and special guests =).

I love yall! Thanks for the continued support.

Stay True

H.Oh