The Daily Leap’s classic throwback video pick is “Number One” by Pharell ft. Kanye West. While scrolling through some of my old CDs, I was reminded when this song first hit the airwaves in the Summer of 2006. It gave such a new pop yet throwback feeling; a sound reminiscent of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And in this video, of course, Mr. “Skateboard P” and “The Louis Vutton Don” is looking so fly, so I had to bring it back ! This is definitely a classic summer hit, so check it out and enjoy! 
~H.R.
Hip-hop new comer Joell Ortiz has been gracing the airways with his fresh-old school vibe single entitled “Call me” featuring Novel. Satellite radio has been blazing it for a couple of months now; however mainstream radio hasn’t quite picked it up yet. Regardless, check out the song and video here on The Daily Leap and enjoy Ortiz’s vivid, yet charming story of his first high school crush. Hopefully this isn’t the last we’ve heard from the Brooklyn native and his video is very cute might I add. Enjoy! ~H.R.
Stephen Stafford
13 Year old Stephen is a triple major student in pre-med, math and computer science. Raised in Lithonia, Georgia, his family started teaching him at the tender age at 2 and his mother home-schooled him at 5 years old.
He said “I started learning when I was 2 years old. My sister was 6 and she decided we were going to play school. But she was actually going to teach me things that she learned in school. She was teaching me how to count, how to add. And I caught on to that, and then my mom started teaching me. And when I started kindergarten, I was doing multiplication. And my mother said the other stuff was too easy. I was bored”
This kid’s phenominal ability to learn and apply his education at such a young age is such an inspiration for young black youth and adults. In his feature on Creative Loafing, his outlook on his future potential is so profound. He says “I want to live up to my potential. Potential doesn’t have a limit. It’s like a rainbow. You can constantly keep chasing it and you will never get to it. And I know I don’t have any limits as long as I keep trying.”This is an exceptional kid I’m sure we haven’t heard the last from.
Check this video below featuring Stephen and his family talking about his rise from an elementary student to a college scholar.
Sources: http://www.bvblackspin.com/2010/01/13/morehouse-college-stephen-stafford/
In the wake of the recent passing of the R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass, today’s throwback video pick is his 1981 single”My Greatest Inspiration.” TDL celebrates his life and music; there will never be another Teddy P! God Bless! ~H.R.
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: SADE- “Soldier of Love”
SADE IS BACK!!!! Her new song “Soldier of Love” is the title track for her new studio album set to release on February 9, 2010. This is Sade’s first studio album in over 10 years. The video for “Soldier of Love” was directed by the very talented Sophie Miller, who if you remember, directed No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” video. The video looks artistically beautiful and Sade looks better than ever! In short: her song is HOT and the video is HOTTER! Check it out! ~H.R.
Anita Tillman and students
Anita Tillman, President and CEO of the Tillman Consulting Group, is making a positive impact on the lives of young students in the schools and communities of Baton Rouge, LA. Tillman, an accomplished personal and professional developer, has worked in the consulting business for over 14 years in the political and entertainment realms. Her diverse working history ranges from the campaign manager for House of Representatives elect to the Executive Assistant for No Limit Entertainment. Tillman, a Electrical Engineering graduate of Southern University, has taken her knowledge and skills to the young people in her community to educate, motivate and inspire them for greatness.
NEW VIDEO: 2-CENT CHRISTMAS HIP-HOP PARODY
Ok, this is so funny I couldn’t resist lol! Check out New Orleans based 2-Cent Entertainment’s Hip-Hop Christmas Parody featuring P-Stain and Greezy, lol! Also, look out for part 2 coming soon and visit 2-Cent’s website at www.2-cent.com to check out upcoming events and projects. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!!~H.R.
Corinne Bailey Rae “I’d Do It All Again”
Corinne Bailey Rae | MySpace Music Videos
One of my favorite things to do around the Christmas season is to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. I am sooo amused at how even a child Charlie Brown’s age can sense the disconnect between the real reason for Christmas verses the “commercial” reasons for Christmas. Throughout the episode, he works through his confusion and his “depression” to find the real reason for Christmas in the end.
FEATURE: YOUNG, SINGLE AND SUCCESSFUL PT. 2
Part 2
The Daily Leap’s Young, Single and Successful first feature was a HUGE success! The article was well received and you guys provided a lot of positive feedback! Today we would like to feature the second installment which showcases more positive, young and career driven professionals on the TDL. So, without further ado, we introduce to you, Young, Single and Successful pt. 2.
