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Thank you to The Latest Maxwell news for I was just asked to become a correspondent for them.

Wow!

First mog.com and now this, what next?! Thank you so much!

I am touched!

I adore Chantay who founded The Latest Maxwell news online in 2004 and she has made me smile, crack up and has been a positive light in sharing Maxwell's good graces. I encouraged her to join www.last.fm so that she could spread her good cheer there which she did! The Latest Maxwell news on last.fm

If you are a fan and are sincere about your efforts in spreading the word about an artist consider joining up with others online who are spreading the word. Become a community. You have no idea of the resources that the individuals may bring and the talent. Further state whether you are an official or unofficial fansite. For The Latest Maxwell News, it is an unofficial fan club but Maxwell has publicly declared his support for her club.

In appreciating Maxwell's music and his fans that is why I have always spread The Latest Maxwell news because the fan club is sincere in bringing you the truth. Further, my play bro gave me a shout out too so he knows we adore him and want to spread the truth. Remember people -- MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC. That is what it is all about!

Since I have been actively blogging on last.fm (as 2Serenity) since February 2007 I definitely will link ALL my Maxwell blogs for The Latest Maxwell news. Further, any other blogs that I have written about Maxwell (and Stuart "Cottonbelly" Matthewman) online that I have written I will share with them. It is all in spreading the word and appreciating fantastic music.

Woowza...

Man, I was pretty shocked to see that my post today on MOG about maxwell was one of the daily picks.

My post: Got Distracted by Maxwell but it was worth it

Why?

I always felt in the dark and out of the loop on MOG.com as one of the few female women of color on there. I never am hip enough (in my humble opinion) to have legions of people on MOG who read me because I know my music picks and what I discuss over there is not normal. I do not expect the comments at all because I know we are all in our own world when we write over there.

I have been blogging on Mog.com since June of 2007 under the name of 2Serenity and then I deleted myself and remereged as SerenityLife in February 2008.

Why?

I had a racial incident that pissed me OFF! I mean to the point I wanted to throw a towel in and saw SCREW everything. But, a little birdie kicked reality in my butt and said that your voice is needed. We all have something to say even when we do not realize it.

Recently I read my deceased friend's MOG post, Rocking Against Racism about claiming your voice especially as a minority and it truly hit home for me. @Crashpryor was an integral part of MOG.com and I am still devastated over his untimely death but I know his spirit is within all of us at MOG and that is why I stay. (Chris passed in October 2007. I believe he had a heart attack and he was only 30 something)

My point in sharing all of this is that today I realized that my post on maxwell was considered a daily pick? Me? I wrote a post that the guys at Mog.com appreciated? I have never been so humbled because that community truly is THE one that has shaped the advocate in me and I value all the discussions I have had over there even the ones that have made me so mad I wanted to throw my computer in the toilet.

Thank you Mog.com for I do adore you. Tough love truly works out when you least expect it.

Have you ever listened to an artist who is not known by the mainstream but you know they have the *it* factor?

When The Latest Maxwell news shared this following video clip with me, I screamed because the young lady was flowing with her verses. It is as though she was born to write, sing and be in the *biz* as they say.

Her use of Maxwell's Submerge sample has me begging for more because she used it in such a creative way that I had to give her much play. She is a Maxwell fan too so I know she used his sample in respect in sharing and appreciating his work too.

Last night, I had to give The Real Renaissance some love on her myspace page but I kind of broke it to her and said that her 7000 plus fans on her myspace page are WACK because they are not viewing her video as she requested. She would like to get more views of her video. Her goal is to get 10,000 to view it and she has already cracked the 1000 views. I told her I watched it yesterday 5 times yesterday so that uped the factor a little bit.

Do you mind being a dear and giving The Real Renaissance a view? Thank you!

She has a creative flow and sincerity that I appreciate. I know she is prepared to do what is necessary to be on top of her game with her music, writing and singing. And, from talking from her - she definitely as a comedian. She cracks me up and she better stop it!

Also, check out her video here on blip.tv for she said that was the best view of it! Blip.tv present's Renaissance Thug Passion

I am buying Real Renaissance's CD, Life Soundtrack,  from CD Baby for that is how impressed I am with her work!

By the way, WHAT THE HELL is going on with this Maxwell CD? I want my Black Summer's Night trilogy. I am really wondering what is going on now. It is his label I have issue with and not Maxwell. Come on, Columbia Records?! What GIVES?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Maxwell!!

Special shout out to you as you celebrate your birthday from all your fans worldwide. You know your fans have lots of love and respect for your contribution to music history.

Though we know how humble you are and how you do not expect the attention that you receive from your fans, we want you to know how much we appreciate your voice, your music and your heart.

This past year has been wonderful for me personally getting to know a lot of your fans through myspace and last.fm. Their appreciation for your music is definitely sincere and eager for your next treat to the world.

Take your time for we can wait!

This morning while in Florida I took this picture of the sun behind the clouds. So, this picture is dedicated to you and to all your fans worldwide.

MaxwellSun

Enjoy big brother, Maxwell!

Always,

Your lil sis,

Jrose
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All fans of Maxwell, don't forget to add The Latest Maxwell News on myspace or check out The Latest Maxwell News on last.fm

[[Disclaimer: This is a letter to Maxwell the singer but mostly this is all in my head. I do this to amuse myself and to keep Maxwell's good natured heart on my blog. I miss seeing his mood indicator light up on myspace and his blogs. Tells you how some of us have become emotionally attached to the internet. Pretty wild? A new day for everything.]]

maxwell..

I am being extremely patient for I can still wait for you album, Black Summer's Night.

Just checking to see if you are okay? You good? See any movies recently? You know I still have not seen the HBO Series, The Wire. I promise to watch all of the seasons and report back so I know why you were so emotional during the finale! You had me laughing man! If it was that good then I better check it out.

Since you are not on myspace like you used to be I wanted to know if everything is fine?

Your adoptive parents said, hello.

Now, we have more additions to the family. 2 more adoptive brothers who accomplished in their own right.

One is singer, Kaysha, who likes to get manicures and pedicures often but he has to because he is a performer like you. (^_^). [I tease him because of this but he says it ALL the time! And, he likes to take baths and eat mangoes! He said this one today on http://twitter.com/kaysha. I wanted to come through the computer and ask - are you playing with me SHORTY?]

Your other brother is new. In fact, we may be identical twins in the sense of birthdays but with a 2 year gap. I know STRANGE. Momma forgot to deliver me until 2 years after the first child was born. No, I am playing!! [You know I have a WACK sense of humor! MY BAD]

What I am trying to say is that our other brother is exactly 2 years older than me and we have the same birthday. Isn't that rad? And, his father and my father have known each other FOREVER. Really really rad. I am saying since they were children. AND, I had not seen him since I was 4 or 5? I remember meeting him when I was a kid because we played in his loft with a big beach ball here in New York City. My parents brought me to NY as a tiny tot to this BIG city and fortunately my *adoptive* brother and his brother played with me. We had not seen each other in almost 30 years. I know I am aging myself but oh well. I pray he can make me an Auntie one day. I call him Big Bro O. His name is Orion. His parents definitely wanted him to reach for the stars!!
 
I'll stop being a goof ball. Just making small talk because honestly I have nothing really important to say than I miss you lots! [hugz]

Your little sis,

JRose
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**I'm being silly but I just had to get his off my chest to tell my big brother Maxwell that he is missed!** {[waaaaaah}}

My Brother, Maxwell!!

You know you have some serious fans who have gone out of their way and have protected you here online.

Mama is one of them for she is the founder of Maxwell Radio, and she goes onto message boards protecting your back!

Now, do you mind doing me a favor and check on your girl, Mama, and send her a BIG ole hug?

She is sad for she has had a death in her life and I think if u could at least say, "hi," it would brighten her
day.

Sorry I had to come all out and BLAST you like this but it is the only way I can get in touch with you.

Love ya big bro!

- JROSE

**Peeps, don't forget to check out Maxwell's new album, Black Summer's Night when it drops sometime this year. Not so sure exactly when. Make sure to subscribe to the Latest Maxwell News to find out more about Maxwell. List of Maxwell's albums on http://shop.myplay.com

Take a listen at my brother Maxwell here.

(and no, we are not blood related. It is just a term of affection I feel for Maxwell is like a kindred soul. He acknowledged it on my myspace page and if you do not believe me, check out this post.  Read the comments for the discussion. Further, I am an only child so it doesn't hurt to adopt good natured people in spirit!)

Thank you to my myspace friend, RareJewel, for sharing this gadget with me!

So this morning I am checking out my websites as usual and guess who wrote me a note? AMEL LARRIEUX.

AMEL AMEL AMEL

Okay, did I say AMEL?

Beyond cheesing while staring at her icon in my inbox,

I Like The Sunrise

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I almost fell out my chair! I said to myself, "are u for real?" I winced my eyes a couple of times and then I said I gotta read the note. As I was reading it, I was playing Amel Larrieux's new album, Lovely Standards. The song I was listening to was I Like the Sunrise which was a song written by Nina Simone. Amel did a superb job in covering it. Ms. Simone would be proud!

Bless you Amel! I left a blog post for you on myspace but if others are curious to what I said I dedicated this song here to her: Heaven by BeBe and CeCe Winans. Continue to keep a spiritual connection in your life! I can TESTIFY.

Actually, I dedicated the song also to Taalam Acey and to Maxwell.

Now be good, share the joy between you three and spread the vibe through living a full filling life! I love y'all like the air I breathe for your art truly touches me.

Man, I feel not worthy for your interaction with me because I don't want y'all (I'm Southern so that is why I talk with a southern DRAWL - well, that is for you to find out!)  to think I am crazy with all my blogs about you but it is all done in sincerity in spreading the word. The positive word of your work. I cannot keep it a secret of how powerful and re-affirming your work is to the world.  My bond to you is all through verse and melody. I am EXTREMELY grateful for the extension of your kindness towards me and know I will always continue to praise you and give you STRENGTH as long as I can come up for air (as Amel sings!).

Amel, Maxwell and Talaam Acey have been given praises in my group - Last.fm's positive flow. You have to be my friend on last.fm to get in! [Me on last.fm] I am just ONE person who is an appreciator and fan of their gifts so I do my best! Remember it takes a team to spread a positive flow. Let's continue to be loving, kind and sincere to one another. And, if you are a meanie then I will continue to pray for you.

Also check out their last.fm profiles and journals (scroll across the top and you will see a tab for journals and click that. All the journals written by 2Serenity is me.) :

Amel Larrieux
Maxwell
Taalam Acey

Amel Larrieux Update

Amel is going to be in JAPAN JAPAN JAPAN! Check her myspace page for the dates: Amel Larrieux's Official myspace page  To all my Japanese friends and everyone who has not explored Amel please please do yourself a favor and go to www.blisslife.com, www.amazon.com and BUY all her CDs now.

REMEMBER IT IS ABOUT THE ART/MUSIC! There is a spiritual connection there for me. And, you need to read up on what I have been trying to express: Please check out this book - This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession by Daniel J. Levitin.

I am obsessed with art for it continues to feed me. I am high off of music and life. What more may I ask for? For God to continue to guide and bless me. If you have not listened to Joel Osteen's recent sermon please listen to Sermon #381 - We Can Pray Bold Prayers.

If you listen to it then you will understand where I stand in my faith. I pray bold prayers which are sincere. I do not ask for much but for people to be respectful of one another, a roof over my head and food to keep me alive until he calls me home. I honestly am that simple but I know some people are not.

Everyday, every hour and every minute I thank God for my blessings. You never know how long you will be on this Earth, and I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be alive for 34 years.

Singer Maxwell updated his blog.

Wanna take a look?

Here is a peak

Maxwell's blog post - Woman

Remember that Maxwell's new albums will be debuting this year. Not to sure when but his blog posts are a constant reminder that he is working and remembering his loyal fan base. Like most, I have been there since the beginning when I saw him on BET rolling on the floor singing, "Till the Cops Come Knocking." Who could ever forget that?

Maxwell's Official Myspace Page

Maxwell's Official Webpage (which has not been updated!)

**Remember it is all about the music and the creativity of the artist!**

Also if you adore Maxwell, please consider financially supporting the two non profits mentioned in his blog post here entitled, help Somebody. Thank you!