From "I am" to "Epiphany"

Chrisette Michele is unfortunately still one of those under rated, under appreciated talents on the scene. Though she didn't continue to stay current after dropping several singles for her last album, "I Am" still created a very strong fan base. The native New Yorker has got crazy writing skills with a classic jazz voice. Plus, Chrisette has one of those amazing faces that can pull off that great pixie haircut.

Her new single "Epiphany" is a fresh tune off of her upcoming album of the same name. Take a look at the Ray Kay directed video with a cameo from one of my favorites, Drake. Check out his mixtape "So Far Gone" as well, he's real! "Epiphany" drops this spring, on May 19th and I'm looking to be pleasantly suprised.

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Elections, Schmelections!

It began as a hope for a better Morgan. Student Government Association was an entity that worked for the students. The ideal SGA member has no hidden agendas, is a hard worker and is passionate about Morgan State University and seeing its wonderful legacy being continued. However, the SGA elections of Spring 2009 have been the expression of the exact opposite. Friendships have been battered by ambitions, unity discarded for division and Morgan spirit traded for personal gain. Where have all the good clean races gone?

This campaign season has been nothing short of intense and insane. Horrible rumors have been spread, personal property defaced and tears have been shed. The interesting thing was that it was not only the behavior of certain candidates that was questionable, but moreso the actions of the campaign teams. I've heard everything from flyers being plastered to cars with packaging tape to candidates being accused of stealing SGA money. The members of these teams have been caught up in a mob mentality that made friends become adversaries.

And just as everyone else, I awaited the results yesterday at 12pm. Unfortunately, they weren't to my liking, but I'm just one person. A lot of people weren't afraid to voice their disappointment in the results, as well as point out the "funny" numbers. I had received text messages, Facebook messages and phone calls about the actual voting and votes. I was curious as to why the change in email wasn't released to the student body as campaigning began. Why were a lot people I knew unable to vote regardless of changing their emails? Why was it that people logged in to vote and the system claimed they voted already? It seems as if the majority is in disagreeance with the elected candidates, but the numbers speak differently.

At the end of it all, everything happens for a reason. Good luck to all those SGA elect members, just remember to do right by the student body. SGA is SGA! To all those candidates that didn't win, I'm sure you've got far more in store not just for Morgan, but for the world. Peace & Blessings!

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Guess What!?!?

So lovelies, have you missed me?!?! Kae Deluxe is soooo back on the blog scene, after something a little longer than a hiatus. Trust and believe I have a lot to say and you all know I can only do it my way!! The writer in me just couldn't be put to rest. Look out for the updates very soon!

P.S. I'll never hide my identity! Kae Deluxe, Miss.Emme, KC or Kassandre, you'll always know when it's me!

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Personal Update

My friend Shay, known on campus as Miss Morgan State University [lol], is going to compete in the Miss HBCU pageant in ATL next week and I just want to wish her the absolute best of luck!! I know she'll make us all proud. She's the dopest! Keep setting that standard and show them what great Morgan women are about!

Tomorrow, I begin my two month countdown to my 21st birthday. I'm totally excited and dreading it all the same. Maybe somehow, just somehow, everything will go miraculosly well and I'll have stories to tell. We'll see, lol. Oh, by the way, though quite cheesy, 21 things to do before 21! I could use some suggestions. Stay tuned for dress options and all that fun stuff in the near future.

I'm thinking of starting a YouTube series..no concept just yet, but it'll come!

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Like Holy Scheiβe!!

So, one of my favorite celebs, Miss Jennifer Hudson, won't be a "Miss" for long. The web had already been buzzing about her super on-the-low relationship with Punk from Season 2 of I Love NY and they've been dating less than a year. Well, according to People.com they're engaged! Like, who knew?

My fellow Haitian American, Wyclef Jean partnered with Matt Damon went down to Haiti and set up food distribution to those devasted by the disastrous weather. Good looks on that philanthropy.

Did anyone else see Tyra's scary psycho face at the Calvin Klein's Spring '09 show? Eeeekk!!! I love her but why Tyra? Why? But to cancel out how mean that sounded here's one of my FAVORITE shots of her.

Some Morgan State nouvelle: The first football game of the year the Morgan Bears smashed the North Carolina Central Eagles. Good way to start off the season. Hope you guys do the same at Winston-Salem!!

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By the Way

The VMAs were the crappiest of all time. I didn't get past the Jonas Brother performing. Maybe I'll catch a rerun someday just to be sure that it really was that bad.

So, um the word on the net is that McCain is 5 points ahead on the polls. The question is on who's poll? And whom are the polling? Because I clearly don't recall being polled about anything and neither has anyone I know. Just curious.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC = THE one place I wish I could be a fly on the wall, at the very least. Kanye's suit at the Proenza Schouler show...dope. Andre 3000 finally dropping Benjamin Bixby at Barney's....dope. Serena William's dress at the Luca Luca show, soo cute and flattering.

RANDOMS!!!!

-Naturi ::formerly of 3LW:: peeked her head out from behind a rock and appeared at the "The Family That Preys" premiere.
-Usher & Tameka...another baby...the end.

Song of the Moment :: Kanye's "Love Lockdown" on the upcoming "808s & Heartbreak". It's beyond dope.

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So like, this week...

The minimal junk:

-watched 90210, it's the quintessential teen drama ::i.e. everything on the N::

-Sarah Palin's straight from the can attack speech was well delivered.

-was shocked and amazed by Ciara's naked Vibe cover ::check it out on CL::

-missed ANTM, but was satisfied with seeing Diane von Furstenberg on Project Runway!

-got a lil motion sickness watching Diddy's insane "Diddy Obama Blog # 16" and I must say he was "buggin the f*ck out" ::youtube it!!::

Now, some Morgan State University nouvelle. Today was the "Rally for Change" in support of the Obama Biden camp. Time for a lil video!

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Wooooh...on the DNC tip!

Sorry for the neglect this week! But the first week of school is always hectic and I've totally been distracted by the Democratic National Convention and the other political happenings.

Michelle Obama is nothing short of eloquent and graceful and might I add the Jackie O. of 21st century. Impeccable! Now, on to the man of the moment. Barack Obama just carries that incredible, majestic air about him. People have been going wild about how comparable to the "I Have a Dream" speech his nomination acceptance was. That just holds a lot of weight when it comes to inspiritional influence. And I feel he was quite specific regardless of commentary that has been made. Do not, I repeat, please do not watch Fox News as a source for anything; let's just throw the word biased out there. But on a lighter note, a lot of people have also noticed how fresh Barack's line up and how official Michelle's round brush blow out were. I'm just saying, I'm cosigning with the masses, gotta stay fly. Obama Biden '08. If you haven't yet, I beg of you to register to vote. And to all the students out there, get your absentee ballots early!!

Now you know I couldn't talk about the DNC without mentioning the Republican publicity stunt that is the choosing of Sarah Palin as a Vice Presidential candidate. I'm not gonna go in too deep because that's just giving more unnecessary shine to the opposition, but what the hell?!?!? Everyone's first reaction was Sarah who? The public is not stupid, we all see right through the scheme. Republicans are just sneaky with the tactics, appealing to the white middle class of middle American swing states. Don't be fooled people!!

:: Side note :: I'm taking German this semester, so be prepared, lol. ::

And a small music mention, Brandy's "Right Here (Departed)" is dope!!!

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