Summer Breeze

Collabo or No-Go

Is it just me, or does Keri Hilson need more people? No, like for real, on every track, she needs more people. I just don't think she could carry a track alone. Don't get me wrong, her new joint, "Knock You Down" is my jam, but without Ne-Yo and Kanye? Yawn. And I'm a fan of "Turnin Me On," but it's the part of Weezy F. Baby (please say the Baby) that I actually remember and recite.

Other artists who need more people? The Dream, Jamie Foxx, and Kelly Rowland. Who else?

New Neighbors, New Noises

So I just bought a condo, and let me say, except for a few minor issues, I love it. However, I have lived in single family housing for about 7 years, so it's a bit of an adjustment living attached to neighbors again. I'm pretty tolerant, though, so I think it'll be okay.

I have a downstairs unit, and I'm finding that I'm going to become intimately knowledgeable about my upstairs neighbor. I now know his morning shower/music routine. I know that he likes to occasionally take phone calls on his balcony. And the other night, I learned more than I bargained for. Things that made me make amused, surprised, and slightly embarassed to actually meet him. Judging from the quick exit of his guest after the deed(s) were done, I'm assuming that this is not a regular girlfriend, and I'm hoping for my sake, that he doesn't "get lucky" too often. For how do you (1) let someone know that you can hear them, and (2) ask them to adjust their squeaky bed? I know we're all grown, but still....

One of my co-workers called my new spot, Melrose Place. She might be more correct than she thinks.