This is DJ Special Blend from Chicago. What’s up America and the World!  When I woke up this morning, I felt like Dough-Boy from Boyz-n-the-Hood the next morning after Ricky was killed.  My first impulse was to rush to post some sorta Michael Jackson tribute, but I couldn’t stop reading all the sentimental post, looking at all the videos, and listening to the audio files that peeps are posting all over on web and social networks.  I just kicked back like a fan and enjoyed it all.  The biggest thing I feel right now is disbelief.  How many times did we all rewind the VCR over and over until we learned each and every step in the videos for “Beat It” and “Thriller?” How many hours did I spend in the mirror tryna get my curl to fall just like his.  This maybe too much information, but I recall the joy I got when my moms finally got me the black Penny Loafers that I had been begging for.  I was able to cuff my slacks, and roll up the sleeves on my Thriller jacket and rock my loafers to make the look complete.  I was the best Moonwalker on in my neighborhood.  I don’t think that we will ever stop paying tribute to Michael Jackson.  I cain’t believe I’m typing this today, but let’s check out my current picks for the top ten songs for the week in which Michael Jackson died,  as we start it off a little something like this…

Number 10

Little Kim fell three places this week to number ten in her fifth week in the top ten. “Download” is the jam that uses the computer and the internet as a metaphor for love and/or sex. Yea, I know. Original …right? She has Charlie Wilson on this jam from the GAP Band singing the hook. They got a few weeks in the top ten mostly off of credibility from their past works, but whatever works.  Charlie Wilson will indeed be performing at the Taste of Chicago today.

Number 9

First week in the top ten for Webstar featuring Jim Jones. It ain’t a bad thing to have Jim Jones on your cut, and I’m sure the record company knew this before they paired these two. They tryna get Webstar known for more than the “Chicken Noodle Soup.” It’s enlightening to see all these DJ’s get record deals (light bulb goes off!) The name of this jam, by the way, is “Dance On Me.”

Number 8

I like this little jingle. Phoenix Phenom is the artist, and “Love Song” is the jam. Yep… I liked it the first time I heard it. Old girl has potential, but depending on what outfit she has on and how her hair is whipped… she favor Aaliyah a little. This may work against her… I dunno. As a new artist she’s aiight, but as an Aaliyah look alike, she fails. Don’t think she’s tryna imitate Aaliyah on purpose. Whatever the case, two weeks on the chart so far.

Number 7

Fabolous moves up two spots to number seven this week with “Put It In The Bag.” Four weeks in the top ten so far… and that’s all I have to say about that.

Number 6

“Ricky Bobby” gets another week in the top ten, which brings the total weeks to six.

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Number 5

Method Man and Redman are up to number five this week with their latest jam “A-Yo.” They ain’t lost a step, and they are smart enough to keep working together. Four weeks in the top ten so far.

Number 4

“Epiphany” by Chrisette Michele is down three spots to number four this week, but it’s still my shit. Last week’s number one song has been in the top ten for ten consecutive weeks, and that’s longer than any other song this time around.

Number 3

Lil’ Wayne and them are at number three with “Every Girl.” Nine weeks in the top ten for this one. Lil’ Wayne is still on top of the world for now. Too bad he’s accused of having an illegal gun. This former number one jam spent three weeks at number one before loosing the spot to Crisette Michelle last week. Neither of the two are doing badly this week.

Number 2

Six weeks in the top ten brings the Fast Life Youngstas to number two with “Swag Surfin’.” I don’t see nuthin’ wrong with the young artist out there copping some time on the chart. Can’t help but like it sometimes.

Songs that bounced outta there this week:

• “Halle Berry (She’s Fine)” by Hurricane Chris fell outta the top ten after a seven week run. This song peaked at number three.

remembering michael jackson. rest in peace

remembering farrah faucett. rest in peace

remembering ed macmahon. rest in peace

remembering jada justice. rest in peace

And now…

Number 1

Number one this weeks goes to the young sistah from overseas that we all know as Laura Izibor. She’s reppin’ the Irish well with her R&B joint “From My Heart To Yours.” One of my favorite little joints right now, and it hits number one after seven weeks in the top ten. All congrads due…

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So… Michael Jackson is gone y’all.  I still cain’t believe it.  It’s amazing how much his life resembles that of Elvis Presley.  If I’m lucky enough to be around as time goes on, I’ll definitely remember what I was doing at the time I heard that Mike died.  Technology allowed me to share these moments with thousands of others.  Rest in peace Mike.  And now… life goes on.  Music goes on.  We’ll be back to count them down again soon.  Same time, same place. ’til then, don’t bump into the turntables!

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