"The State Of Black America 2012"

Here we are ladies and gentleman. The year is 2012, we have an African American President, and over one million people out of work. George W.  left us with a pant load of problems to deal with before he was voted out of office. He departed and left many with economic problems that a part time job just won't solve.

Recently, while having a conversation with a good friend I was told that the majority of individuals with jobs are living from pay check to pay check. And there is no end to the long tunnel in sight. Traditionally African Americans suffer two times as much as their white counter parts when the country is in a recession.

The recession has not spared anyone because it has College students graduating and moving in with their parents without jobs, experience or a viable future.

The only thing I can think of right now is to remind everyone that the economy goes through phases and will correct itself, hopefully, sooner than later. The second thing is to pray that we can all make it through bruised but not beat up beyond healing. Good night and God bless.

One life, One World, One Love.

"Post Office To Cut Thirty Thousand Jobs"

The world is becoming what was referred to in the Superman Comic as Bizzaro World. A world turned upside down where good is bad and bad is good. I really don't won't to get into to much detail but the US Postal Service which was created in1792 and Benjamin Franklin was it's first Post Master General.

So lets time travel forward to 2011 where the USPS now employs about 574,000 employees and has over 218,000 vehicles in it fleet. The USPS has simply grown to large to be profitable and  has deciced to, cut workers, cut Postal centers, and service. Thats correct there will be no more deliveries on Saturdays. But I believe that  the USPS is worth saving. I actually remember the corny slogan about the mail always having to get through the elements. Neither rain, nor hail, or snow shall stop the mail from getting through.

I usually don't like to speak about Political issues but once again I must. The USPS has been and is an American Institution that has been around since the Founding of  the USA. A large majority of people blame the state of the USPS on  more mail being delivered using E-mail and etc. I disagree I blame the USPS management who have really done nothing to upgrade so it could compete with Internet mail. The USPS responsibility of being profitable has doomed the Agency.

I believe a bail out is in order Mr. President. While growing up I could always remember hearing that "the Post Office was always hiring. Can we allow the USPS to be sent back in time or do we as Americans stand up and say no. I say no because The Social Security Administration will probably be next.

One Love, One Nation, One World.

"The Ekko Returns"

Hello avid readers let recap whats been going on in our world. First the recession has put record number of individuals on the Unemployment line with many about to exhaust the maximum 99 week limit up. So its about to get real crazy out here.

Second you have Mr. Herman Cain an African-American Pizza Mogul who wants to be the next President. The only problem is that he is for more taxes and believes that if you are broke and unemployed that its your own fault. Blaming the individuals who got laid off is not a good way to get votes. And finally he has sexual harassment allegations to deal with so I think he is pretty much done.

Here come the good news. There is a 23 year old Puerto Rican Rapper named "Ekko" who has been featured in XXL and voted the best up and coming rapper. A good friend of mine had told me about the rapper but I had not heard any material from him except for a free style. It was hot. But his new single about going back to his city in Reading Pa. is fire.

Ekko is definitely headed for greatness and I really think he can bring the East back. He has a good head on his shoulders and been through some things. Definitely check Ekko out on YouTube. This Latin going platinum is definitely going to happen if he stays focused. If the video is any indication of his talent then Ekko has a bright future ahead of him.

Finally I would like to say thanks for the heads up on your boy Ekko. Nice street team work in P.A.. C.L..  I predict your boy is gonna be large.

One Life, One Love, One World...

"Internet Tablets: The Future Is Now"

I remember like it was only yesterday watching Captain Kirk being given a duty roster to sign. But It wasn't on paper it was a computer tablet he was signing. It was the sixties so most people really thought such devices were pure fantasy.

So, yesterday I went and purchased the Coby kryos Mid 7022 4g. The tablet was about $200 with tax. I opened it up and read the instructions. It was pretty easy to operate once I charged it. I had read a review which said the screen was a problem but it did not find this to be the case. It a 7" screen but its perfect size for me.

The one thing that really surprised me was that the tablet was so fast. The A8 Samsung Cortex processor made surfing he web effortless. The tablet also comes with the Android market.

The Android market comes pre-installed on the Coby tablet as well as a great number of other application that are free.

In my opinion the computer tablet will someday take over and their will be no need for a laptop. If you don't get one for yourself I recommend getting one for the kids.

One Life, One Love,One World.                                 

"Bootleg Video Makes Its Way To Internet TV"....

It's late and I'm watching one of the many free movie channels on my Internet blog site and what do I see. Some one going to their seat during the movie. You know that black shadow figure that shows up for a few seconds  and then sits down out of camera view.

I know its free so I really have no right to complain but if your going to put a bootleg on an Internet movie channel then locate the best copy you can.

Now some of you who have been living under a rock may not know that there is an Internet movie and TV player located on the bottom of this site. Most of the movies are new and good quality, so check it out. Or like I tell most of my friends I already saw it. But, you can go pay $80 to take the family to see it.

As for me cable TV is a thing of the past because I get all my news and entertainment from the Internet. My bill went up to $150 and I folded. Game over. And if I want to watch local shows I have a digital antenna required for television reception these days. Cost me about $10 a small investment to be entertained.

And believe it or not today's open air programming is in HD. Usually a station will have more than one channel. My favorite is Ion Television which has a lot of CSI type shows and movies on the weekends. So I say leave cable alone and go back to regular television or just come to my site and learn where to locate even more entertainment.

Its probably a given that the Internet cost money unless you piggy back on a wireless router in the area of your computer. But its better to pay $30 to $40 for Internet access than $150 for cable per month.

One Love, One Life, One World.

Matisyahu,"Jewish Reggae Singer"

     Well readers its true there is a music called Jewish Reggae. There is a group that sings soulful and meaningful songs set to Reggae beats. Now they have been around for a while and I began listening to them when I was walking past a Jewish school for girls. Because as you know Jewish girls and boys do not go to school together.

     This is the story. I was walking past the school and I heard the girls listing to Reggae music. I stopped and said what are you listening to and they said, Jewish Reggae. I said really, and they turned it up.Then I asked what was the name of the group and they said Matisyahu. I absorbed the lesson and moved on.        

     Now years later I remember this group Matisyahu and searched for them on YouTube. I came up with the first song I ever heard from them "King Without A Crown". And then "One day" which is a uptempo soulful song which was well written, sung and produced.

     In a world that stands divided most of the time I believe the Matisyahu served to bring us all a little closer together. And finally to really blow your mind Matisyahu is an Hasidic Jew. Thats right reader he is a member of the Hasidim the Orthodox Jewish Sect.

     True creativity always rises to top in my opinion. I find myself riding down the street with Matisyahu's song "One day" blasting from my cell phones mp3 player.

     Until next time readers.

One Life, One Love, One World.

"The Urban Teen Dress Code"

Well my loyal readers summer is almost upon us and the usual tight dresses, mini skirts, and tube tops will soon be upon us. It has always been known women have more of a  selection when  it comes to fashion.  But as for men all we have are a few basic colors.

The well dressed Urban teen wears a fresh white T, jeans and usually a brand new pair of Air Force I's. And if its cold out side a hoody can be worn.

The problem that I've seen in recent years is that the price of the clothing has gone up considerably. Unless you shop at Forman Mills the prices are steep.

So for those of you out their who don't have a few hundred dollars for clothing and don't clock dollars. You can still be cool with not much cash.

As I said before you can go to Forman Mills, Marshalls,Or even a Flea market in your area. Sometimes you can find good bargains at flea markets.

The summer will be here soon so it better to start buying now and build up a number of outfits which means putting together hats, T's, jeans , and the foot wear of your choice. And if your into button down shirts you can always throw them in the mix.

And remember you don't always have to fit in you can wear what you think is comfortable.

Have a good summer and you have just been wooed.

One life, One Love, One World.

"Osama Bin Laden Is Dead"

Apparently on May 1, 2011 US troops and operatives from the CIA located Bin Laden in Pakistan. Ironically the location was close to a military base.

The US provides the Pakistan government with 1 billion dollars a year to battle terrorism and they could not locate Bin Laden right under their nose.

In case anyone has been living under a rock Osama Bin Laden was the leader of a terrorist group called Al-Queda which means the base. Bin Laden and his organization was responsible for the destruction of the twin towers in N.Y. .And the loss of lives over Pennsylvania.

So, I have given you the facts and a new set of questions come up to be answered? Will Osama Bin Laden's death end terrorism forever? I say no because there is always someone waiting in the wings to continue Bin Laden's reign of terror.

However, what really amazes me is that all of Osama Bin Laden's Billions could not keep him safe from justice. I believe that a single persons death diminishes us all. Why was the only way to silence Bin Laden, murder. It, speaks volumes to how we deal with our differences.

And, I leave you with what I think are the most beautiful words in the Arab language As-salam Alaikum(Peace be upon you).

One life, One love, One World.

"Deshawn Robinson Round 1Russia,The World Is Not Enough"

Deshawn Robinson If you ask me has been and is on a journey that has taken years in the making. First, yes I am a little bias because I have known him most of his teenage and adult life.

I always noticed that he was a talented young man when he and two friends wrote and performed a rap song that I had produced the music for. D never the less blazed the track.

I recently saw D and he told me what he was doing and that I should Google him. I was so impressed with what I saw I decided to give D thewooreport's first video headline instead of a jpeg.

Big things popin D. Do what you doing until you can't do it no more.

One Life, One Love, One World.

"Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow."

Today 's contribution will be the use of a subliminal message that will assist my loyal readers with pinpointing a time in their lives when life has become a challenge and it is definitely a good idea to change the way that we do things, especially the way we think.



So definitely remember to keep your head to the sky and get money.

Try to make some money every day, it will add up. Free your mind and your ass will follow.


One Love, One Nation, One World.

Back To Basics "Money, Power , And Respect"

First, I would like to say Happy New Year to my avid readers, it's been a long time since I left you with advice to adhere to. So with this being said ,my opening line from the top of my head, let the Wooreport begin again.

Spilling over from 2010 Niki Minaj and Lil Kim. One an up and comming and the other a has been.

Niki Minoj made a habit of disrespecting Lil kim by ignoring her and calling her a has been. Then when Niki Minoj's CD dropped "Pink Friday" with a respectable Number 2 selling CD. Kanye West was number 1.

Lil kim fired back with a single called "Black Friday". The rhymes where excellent but I think the beat could have been better, nonetheless; it was still fire.

Lil Wayne did his time and was released from Rikers Island. While T.I. who was released before "Weezy" is serving another 11 months for violating his parole. He and his long time girlfriend Tiny were stopped in T.I.'s Maybach under the influence of CDS.

I really thought T.I. was smarter than that ATL totally fooled me. That man sure can act.

So, now that I have talked about people with money. I would now like to talk about the common people who have been downsized. A lot of Phd types are saying that the economy is getting better however most of the people I know are being let go because of lack of work.

Recently I read and article about how their has been an increase in unemployment claims among the segment of well to do working class. When Enron went so did their income.

The advice I am about to give probably won't help the people I just mentioned. But to the brothers returning back to the neighborhood after being downsized. Im about to put you on to few legitimate ways of making money.

The first thing you can do is flip that money you saved. Buy junked cars and sell them for metal to a scrap yard. And while your at it check and see what else
they buy.

I hope your third eye is opened. To the East my brother to the East.

One Love, One Life, One World

"Television is good again on Fox Channel 5"

It was about 8:00pm and I found myself watching a new show called Glee on channel 5. The show was about a high school choir made up of a lot of different characters.

The more I watched the more I couldn't turn the channel. These teenagers had learn to express themselves very well through song.

Tonight's, episode was about a member of the Glee club named Kurt who is Homosexual and his father has a heart attack. Kurts friends struggle to comfort him spirtually but he does not believe in God.

While Kurt is struggling with faith his closet friend Fin has found God in a burn on a grilled cheese sandwich shaped like Jesus' face and prays to it until a counselor tells him. Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich.

Then finally a Glee Club member Mercedes who also sings in a church choir invites Kurt to a service dedicated to his father.

Fox has created an excellent show with a very young and gifted cast. Glee gives us what a show of it's caliber has not in years. Insight into the teenage world
through song without being to corny.

I almost forgot their is this actress who plays Rachel Berry a Jewish Glee Club member who sounds just like a young Barbra Streisand. Her real name is Lea Michele Sarfati and was born in The Bronx.

One Life, One Nation, One World.

"President Obama Likes His Subs'."

Last week President Obama visited a sub shop in Edison New Jersey and recommended a his favorite sub. Showing once again that he is a man of the people.

But that's not the story I was close to the Airport and saw the blacked out Suburbans travelling toward the airport.

As I watched the president being escorted to the Airport under heavy guard I noticed that one of the windows came down briefly on one of the Suburbans to survey the area and then it went back up.

President Obama is the truth and lives life without fear on his terms. I proud to be from the same gene pool as him.

So the next time you see the President, big yourself up. All who sprung from the motherland Salasi I.

One Life, One Love, One World.

"Who is Boby Ray?"

Recently I found myself riding towards Eastwick and a song came on called Airplanes. It had a good beat and very well written verses. Then at the end of the song the DJ announces that it's another song by B.O.B.

I think that he also sings "Nothing on you You." Another hot song getting multiple airplays. So after a little research I found that B.O.B is Boby Ray from the Adventures of Boby Ray who's alblum was released in April of 2010.

Most who have heard B.O.B's album like it because he a has infused rap and rock. The infusion of the two has made the album and its contributors such as T.I..Lupe Fiasco, and others help sky rocket the tracks to the top of the charts.

Boby Ray as he likes to be called is the truth. He writes, he sings, he produces, and he plays multiple instruments. And believe it or not he is currently signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records.

Talking about putting your good foot first. The Woo is not easily impressed but this time T.I. I am impressed.

And for you haters B.O.B is only 21 and appeared on the cover of XXL's "09" issue of up and coming rappers.

One World, One Life, One Love.

TheWooreport And The State Of Hip-Hop

So lets see at my last writing Lil Wayne had not yet been sent to Rikers Island and Drake had just released "Over". The word on the street is Weezy is doing just fine on Rikers Island. However, Rikers did have to fire a female Corrections Officer Amelia Negron because she tried to get to close to the multi-million record selling phenom.

Next both Drake and Niki Minaj have released music that would not be considered your typical Hip-Hop and in my opinion may run into some trouble with there fans.

Nikki's song is hip-hop and called "Roger That" but delivered in a totally different style that the masses have not heard before.

While Drake has gone completely of off the grid with Kanye West who has Drake singing on a R&B type track called "Find Your Love". Drake who is known for rapping does not rap at all on this latest track. I applaud him for his courage but in my opinion it was to soon for him to sing. He should stick to doing what he does best, creating dope rap songs.

Of course I don't have a two million dollar rap contract, so I could be wrong. So now to recap current developments in Hip-Hop.

Eminen is back to blazing tracks again, Diddy is making music again with Dirty Money, and Rick Ross has become the Teflon Done. I understand everyone but Rick Ross the boss.

I really don't think he needed to change his name.

The State of Hip-Hop is alive and well, it is developing and progressing as it should and continues to entertain millions of fans all over the world.

I almost forgot to bigup Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana. Bimmer, Benz, or Bentley and Joell Ortiz and Jim Jones. Nissan, Honda, Chevy. The vocals and beats are slammin.

One World, One life, One love.

"Niki Minaj Holding Her Own On Young Money"

First let me say that if you have not seen or heard of Niki Minaj then you have probably been living under a rock. She is not only talented but she looks good also.

Onika Maraj Aka Niki Minaj was born on December 8Th, 1984 in Queens, New York and her pedigree is mixed Minaj has African, Trinidadian, and Indonesian blood in her.

Niki Minaj has always been talented an graduated from a school for the performing arts.

But strangely enough she was discovered by Dirty Money CEO Fendi on Myspace. The in August 2009 she was signed to Young Money, Lil Wayne's Label.

It is an interesting story how Lil Wayne and Niki got together. Niki had appeared in The Carter Compilation Cd and impressed Lil Wayne who called her up and the rest is history.

I hear that a lot of people are hating on Niki Minaj because she does things just a little differently than other rappers. But so did Run Dmc and Big. Keep rocking on as I pour out a few words for all and dedicate this ice to the nicest MC's.

"2010 Year Of The Black Man"

I spent the December, 31st at the home of a childhood friend. We ushered in the new year, and I proclaimed 2010 to be the year of the Black man.

So, far in my opinion President Obama has been doing an excellent job of running the country and has won the Nobel Peace Prize even though to keep peace he has to send extra troops to Afghanistan.

I believe "2010" can be the best year ever for African-Americans because the recession is the best time in my opinion to open a business.

Plain and simple my advice is to buy wholesale and sell retail. The product must be something that is in demand during and after the recession. For, example: shoes, clothing, bathroom necessities and etc.

The election of President Obama has shown us that, anything that can be imagined can be accomplished.

I would like to thank avid readers of TheWooReport for their support and I wish you very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

One World, One nation, One Love.

"Tigger Falls From Grace."

By now you have probably heard that Tiger Woods was in a domestic altercation with his Swedish wife. The report first said that Tiger drove away from his home in his Escalade and crashed. His wife then took a gulf club a broke the back window out to get Tiger out.

I thought immediately to my self no way, I'm not buying it. And I was right. It later came out that Tiger had gotten caught cheating with a Club Hostess. After the first is disclosed a copy of Tiger asking another woman on her voice mail to please change her message because his wife went through his phone.

The next day the police attempt to interview Tiger and he turns them away under advice of his lawyer. He offers them his license, registration, and insurance because the papers are all that Florida Law requires when an accident occurs.

It is obvious that more occurred than was first reported by the news and a feeding frenzy ensues.

Then by the end of the whole feeding frenzy two more women come forward and admit that they have had sexual relationships with Tiger. The total number of women comes to ten and all are white.

In my opinion Tiger has a sexual addiction problem like his father who most say cheated on Tigers mother regularly.

At the last report Tiger was in seclusion on his yatch named privacy and planning to take a break from Golf and work on his marriage.

A strange update has disclosed that Tigers wife has purchase a house in Archipelagos and it can only be reached by boat. Speculation says this is probably where the troubled couple will go to reconcile their relationship.

Good luck but Tiger will definitely need help with the sex problem before the can move on.

One World, One Nation, One Love.

"Gucci Mane Making His way To The Top"

Rapper Gucci Mane aka Radric Davis was born on Feb. 2, 1980 in Birmingham Alabama.
Gucci Mane began rapping at age 14 in Atlanta.

When he got to Atlanta he release a mix tape with the single Black Tee on it. A record
company called Big Cat records signed him to a contract after a local radio play his
single continuously.

In 2005 he released an independent debut album entitled "Trap House". It featured a successful single called "Icy" that featured Young Jezzy. A dispute over rights to the single caused a falling out between the two artists.

It is obvious that Gucci Mane is talented but what makes listeners really like his music is some of the crazy verses that he recites. For, example in his guest appearance on Mario's "Break Up". He says, Mo fish in the sea, girls are like buses, miss one next 15 on comin.

In short it's Gucci Manes playful style of rap that keeps listeners buying his records.

One Love, One Nation, One World.

A Case Of Mistaken Identity

During an interview on MSNBC'S news network a news corespondent Contessa Brewer introduced the Rev. Jessie Jackson as the Rev. Al Sharpton even though he was looking right at him on the monitor.

After an unforgettable facial expression Rev. Jessie Jackson corrected her and let her know that he was in fact the Rev. Jessie Jackson.

She replied I know who you are but I was reading the script and it said Rev. Al Sharpton.

It was just an honest mistake on her part. She was performing the task for which she gets paid. She reads about the news from a script and doesn't really care about the news that she reports.

It didn't mean that she thinks that all African-Americans look alike. It simply meant that she acted insensitively and didn't take the time to care who she was interviewing.

I tried to remain objective on this story but I have to call it like I see it.

One Love, One Nation, One World.