Visualgui’s soccer freaks, I mean fans, the 2006 World Cup Special Interest is now closed. It was unbelievable that you guys made it to every single game, watch it, write comments about it, and chat with each other all at once. I couldn’t watch the game and write at the same time (I did at the first couple of games, but I missed most of the action); therefore, I sneaked to the bar to enjoy the match on flat-screen TV with a glass of Long Island on my hand. If Visualgui.com would still be around and the fans would still be interested, we will reopen the forum in 2010.

When chucking out the dramatic opera singing, instrumental cai luong is not so bad. Goodness, I am hopeless!

What strikes me the most about Pham Quynh Anh and Marc Lavoine’s J’espère is the gorgeous motion graphics.

Nas’s “Where Ya’ll At?” from his upcoming Hip Hop is Dead. Yes, hip-hip indeed is losing her touch. I haven’t feel anything from her lately.

Busta Rhymes’s “Untouchable” featuring Rah Digga and Spliff Star. Ra Digga spits, “The only thing tighter than my rhymes is the puss.” Not all puss are tight, alright!

I am not ashame to admit that this kracker was the one that got me hooked into hip-hop. How ironic? Don’t tell me that you didn’t like that “Ice Ice Baby” shit. It was so damn groovy. Also check out his rendition of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor.” Looks like fans outside the States are still feeling him. Maybe he’s the cat that could bring back hip-hop, and not Nas, Jay-Z, or Common.

Anyone who is familiar with Flash interface should get a kick out of “Animator vs. Animation” by Alan Becker. Even if you have never worked with Flash, it shoud be entertaining as well. The video reminds me of Xiao Xiao’s stick-figure fighting.

Jackson Pollock is kind of kool!

The Two Chinese Boys just published “Don’t Lie” from the Black Eyed Peas. They have definitely lost their humorousness.

Got a real copy of Ngo Minh Tri’s Buon C Major this morning. The final mix is way better than what I got for the review version, which took me quite a long time to appreciate its aesthetics. The arrangements are crisper and the vocals are much clearer. The album is fantastic.

It’s time for a bit of visual change. Back to white background. Goodbye Google’s AdSense as well. The experiment is shorter than what I have expected. Enjoy the new look!

Off topic: Connie Chung sang “Thanks For The Memory.” Was she on crack or something?

I love you, daddy!

I have been wanting to tryout AdSense to see if it works. Since the right side of this site has some empty space and the ads box does not interfere with the main content, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. Maybe I could get some extra bucks from it to buy real CDs so that I don’t have to harass singers’ PR. In fact, I might not have to pen any more reviews, but just share the albums for you guys to do the justice. I’ll place the ad for a month or two, if it is worthwhile, I’ll keep it.

By the way, mad props to Hoa for the delicious albums. I’ll give them a spin when I am on the road. Have a great weekend y’all, and try to click on the ads while enjoying the games.

On my way to work this morning, I needed some heavy beats to keep me going as I am kicking my caffeine habit. As I was vibing with Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up,” suddenly a bird smacked right into my car. I tried to brake, but it was too late. Sorry birdie! The incident has changed the way I feel about the song. Progidy has created one of the most hardcore-lovemaking tunes. Just put that shit on and drawers drop mighty fast. But now, all I can think about is the poor bird lying dead on the street. The whole perception just fucked up.

For all the soccer fans. Nice bounce!