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BLIND I FOR THE KIDS PRESENTS: THE LOVE RE-UP

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It’s Valentine’s Day Blind I faithful! And whether you’re filled with love or steeped in heartache, chances are you will be listening to whatever suits your mood today. Allow us to make it easier. I thought about making a new compilation for the day and then I remembered all of the amazing compilations we’ve created individually and as a staff. Through these, we touch on every topic from sex to breakups to makeups. We’ve gained a lot of new fans since some of these were posted years ago, so now with love, we present The Love Re-UP (11 compilations). Hit the skip for the the mixtapes. Also, check out Modi’s Singles Awareness Day (S.A.D.) tape over at Dctobc.

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: THE BACKSTROKE SERIES

This is a Re-Up of the mix I compiled a year ago tomorrow (wow! how time flies.) Partake…

Whoa! I’m proud of myself. Four, yes FOUR discs full of super-sexy, ultra-flirtatious, luxuriously-loving, filthy-fucking songs! I dug all the way through my extended catalog of slow jams and picked the best ones possible to add to these compilations. What I ended up with was 50 (yes, 50!) songs of which I really wanted to make a compilation out of. I tried to leave off some of the super OBVIOUS joints that are on EVERY compilation out there (D’Angelo’s Untitled, H-Town’s Knocking The Boots, random ass R. Kelly), and focus on the four themes/stages of intimacy where this music is helpful: Flirting, Sex, Fucking, and Love.

I know we all fall under at least ONE of those four categories when we’re getting in the mood with our significant others, and my intent through the organization of these is to allow you to pick which mood/situation is closest to yours. I recommend you grab ALL of em, however, for as we all know, the best intimacy is spontaneous, and you don’t wanna be logging onto Blind I while your lady/mans is getting undressed and ready to get it popping.

I mixed a bit of old with a bit of new…a bit of soul with a bit of OOH!. I’m so cliche, please forgive me, but I feel like out of all of our compilations offered here, this is the most universally appealing and is SURE to get it going when you need it to. And it all blends perfectly….

Have fun. Use protection. And get EVERY DISC!

Grab a Red Bull and sip that twice…
Now ya’ll can have $exytime, it’s nice.

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Tags: blindiforthekids, Flirting, Fucking, Love, Sex, The Backstroke Series

Pick A Shore

Want to know how much I love Blind I? I think I will spend 5 minutes telling you why I do. Sometimes I have to write about artists like (*dies*) Flo-Rida. That’s why in spring 07, I submitted my app to become a part of the team. I was instantly sold after my first visit. It’s refreshing to mesh with a crop of folks that are not afraid to delve into good music. To be atypical and forward-thinking, and highlight what’s new in the market. The boys have the new new on smash, so I guess my niche is the archives and I find it delightful.
I got the title “Pick a Shore” after Mr. Right Now asked me where we will be going this spring. Warm, drum heavy, sexy tunes for your vacay. Break out your beach chair. Where is your passport taking you? I plan to kick my heels up in Santorini. Travel is important for the soul. If you are hitting anybody’s beach, please bring this comp along. $ stank you for the fabulous globe art!

Love as usual.
-Maiya
Feel free to hit me at Maiya@blindiforthekids.com with any compilation theme ideas. Next month is Inner City Blues. Stay tuned.

Pick A Shore1
1. DJ Tundra- This Rhythm
2. Muhsinah-Discovery
3. Jazzanova f. Vikter Duplaix-Soon
4. Slum Village- Count The Ways
5. Vikter Duplaix-Pure
6. Marvin Gaye-Come Live With Me Angel
7. Roy Ayers-Everybody Loves the Sunshine
8. Frankie Beverly f. Maze-Golden Time of Day
9. Justin Timberlake-Nothing Else
10. Nas/9^th Wonder-Thug Mansion
11. Jay-Z-Feelin’ It
12. Jill Scott- Honey Molasses
13. Mos Def-The Beggar
14. Apollo Nove- Mr. Right Now
15. Mr. Fingers- Can You Feel It
16. Depeche Mode-Enjoy the Silence
17. Peter Hadar-Can’t Stop
18. 112-All My Love
http://www.mediafire.com/?jqgtrauwod4

Pick A Shore 2
1. Feist-Leisure Suite
2. Amy Winehouse-Moody’s Mood for Love
3. John Legend-Maxine
4. Astrud Gilberto-Girl From Ipanema
5. Camp Lo-Rockin’ It
6. Busta Rhymes-Take It Off
7. Beenie Man f. Kelis- Jamaica Way
8. A Tribe Called Quest- 4 Moms
9. J*Davey-Everybody
10. Tracey Lee- Stars in The East
11. Lupe Fiasco- Paris, Tokyo
12. Björk-Hyperballad
13. Vikter Duplaix-I See The Sun
14. Kameleon-West Coast Wife
15. Pharcyde-Splattitorium
16. Maroon 5- Sunday Morning (live)
17. War-Music All Day
http://www.mediafire.com/?2cordnzmclh

Tags: Beach, Love, Pick A Shore, Travel

AAYO I’m Tired of Using Technology!

I’m all about being fully functional when it comes to technology. I have a TREO, an IPod, digital camera, computer and all that jazz. I admit that I’ve been sketchy when it comes to posting on BlindI (thanks Geo for the umpteenth instruction) but me and the new millennium are in full swing.However, when it comes to incorporating technology into dating and relationships nowadays I get very aggravated when personal communication is trumped by tech. Call me old-fashioned… I know we are moving into an era where people get in touch with each other in nontraditional ways but that outlet is on the verge of getting abused. I had a conversation about this with girlfriends recently and there was a general consensus : some of our favorite parts of getting into the groove are slowly being obliterated.

When we meet a dude and throw some Ds on him, we obviously look forward to that first conversation. We even get kind of giddy about it or annoyed if too many days have passed without the calling. Yeah, if we liked you in theory we “wait by the phone.” So when you glance at your text inbox and there is something along the lines of what’s up remember me in there, our brows are furrowed. Then the recap ensues to make sure we know who we are texting, wasting time and making it weird for when we actually talk. I always halt that right then and there like, “Why did you text and not call?”And then some run of the mill answer hardly suffices for why the first impression and stab at building is reduced to finger hopscotch on the mobile device. My friend told me that even though she has unlimited she’ll reply “I don’t have a text plan.”

What that signals to a woman is that the questionable dude may be A) lazy about his holler attempt B) possibly juggling too many girls and trying to remember “which one” you are or what your name was C) wifed up and sneaking around D) socially awkward E) unsure of himself. And none of those are appealing. We want a stand up dude to be assertive, proactive, and take the lead. No matter how you slice it you eventually have to have the inevitable tell me about yourself chats. The follow up chats. It’s kind of like a limp handshake at a job interview. We want that candidate with the firm hand!Texts are just an example but it goes deeper.

Technology makes it so easy for people to skate around handling the uncomfortable parts of being a human being and communicating with others. Or the fun parts. People now send Happy Birthday or mass Happy Thanksgiving texts. And as time passes, rather than hashing out the elephant in the room topics like the adults we are, people are opting to cop out and plan their responses. And edit and revise them (LOL. RFLMAO. TTYL, IDK. STFU)! Studies show that when people feel uneasy in crowds they get on the phone or put on their IPods. You’ve seen it. A room full of people fumbling around on their phones. God forbid they make eye contact or actually start a conversation with someone beyond their comfort zone!

It’ easy to be avoidant and hide behind a text, an email, or a myspace message, but it perpetuates awkward dating! Men you all know women beat you in the head about calling us. We want to hear from you since we are naturally communicators. And most men aren’t big on talking on the phone. But emails and such should be supplementary: only or on the checking on you tip or to confirm plans. Not make plans. Not confess stuff. I can’t count the amount of men that have revealed important info via text and most recently email. So not authentic.

In general, some men and women just get kind of fucked up when technology interferes. Analyzing myspace messages. Fighting and breaking up via text. IM arguments. How the can you really determine someone’s tone by reading? All caps does not account for yelling. Raise your hand if you or a friend haven’t had someone really start some relationship internet beef? A prime example of that for the facebookers is the honesty box. Funny how people can tell you “honestly” what they think of you anonymously. It’s NOT REAL FOLKS!!!

So that is a current gripe that seems to only be getting worse. We applaud those that are true to their go-getterness and actually put their back into pursuing a young woman. I’m sure most of you Blind I boys and readers stay true to the game so your opinion is always appreciated. And I know girls probably hit you on the corny tip as well with the “where is this going” texts etc. Like I said before, I like it old fashioned. Call me, talk to me in person and please don’t give me carpel tunnel from responding to texts. If good old courtship is on the outs then we all may as well be teleporting our emotions around and having sex with our computers. What’s been bugging you about the ladies/men lately?I open my memory to recall a few texts from guys (that I didn’t know well and obviously proved they were sketchy)just for the sake of Monday HUMOR in your cube.

#1. John Don’t: Man I need to get back in the studio and get on this recording tip.
Me: So music is your passion eh?
John Don’t: Well..actually I am a baller turned rapper due to a certain situation.
Me: (Intuition sets in. Frown). Um so was that a good or a bad situation?
John Don’t: Well if you call getting stabbed 11 times a good situation. LOL. **No LOL. And no response!!!! And mind you we didn’t even go on a first date since he spelled out his d-r-a-m-a.
#2. TBD: “So I’m kind of expecting a baby. I think my ex is trying to trap me. “** Is that a text worthy topic? Not really. That’s called being avoidant. Boo to you!

Please share the most deep/bizarre things you’ve been told via technology. Don’t be shy, hey you can be anonymous. The more the merrier. XOXO (but not literally, via computer).
Maiya
Photo courtesy of bbc.co.uk

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