Aero's Rundown - 03.31.2010

Welcome to the 03.31 Aero's Rundown!! The Rundown starts now...

No. 10. The Rundown is back!! It's been forEVer since I've posted a Rundown, but I'm back in full stride now! I'll be able to let you guys know what happening with me and around me! If you don't understand the Rundown, feel free to read some of my older posts...

No. 9: HCR signed into law - Obama finally got the Health Care Reform signed into law after so much time fighting to get it passed!! I know there are some people that don't agree with it. In my opinion, most of the time the people against the actual health-care part are those who have always had healthcare and never had a problem getting it. It's those people who don't want to "share the wealth. That is not exactly always the case, but that's what I've seen personally. If you want to read the bill, I think it would be a great thing for you to do. It'll help us all understand exactly what the law is and how is beneficial for millions of people.

No. 8: The TWIN is on Twitter!!! I know this isn't really news anymore, but I haven't written a Rundown since he joined so I thought it would be appropriate to mention it here (if it wasn't so long ago, it would definitely be higher in the Rundown). If you're on Twitter, follow him -- @PAWnoramic -- and get that truth and hilarity that the rest of the tworld gets daily!

No. 7: I've been talkin major noise to Shontelle on Twitter about MarioKart for the Wii; apparently, she thinks she can beat me or something. We'll see when the time comes, but I'm pretty sure it won't even be a competition -- and if she beats me...well...I'll be devastated... :( *mad scientist laughter*

No. 6: I got a new tv and entertainment center for my oh-so-empty apartment this past weekend!! It's a 27" Samsung HD flat screen tv and I have some amazing speakers that can take the paint off the wall!!! Take a look... :)

(yeah that's Steph on the screen)

No. 5: Speaking of Steph (*wink*), he is featured as the leading man in Shontelle's video for her latest single - "Impossible". He warned us early on to remember that he's just acting and not to believe that he's really as big of a jerk as he appears to be in the video. Love that dude! Check out the video...

No. 4: Baylor beat Duke to advance to the NCAAW Final Four, which means they'll be facing UCONN next!! UCONN has won't 76 consecutive games...*whew*. Forget that, though. I have been talkin major noise to Brittney Griner (through the TV) about my cousin Dee...lol!! Griner is a 6'8" FRESHMAN at Baylor and has been slappin' shots and dunkin' on people all year...*sigh*. I still don't think she can take Dee, though! LOL!! Check out this video of Griner... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qALAUf9PHJY

AND NOW (in my best home-team-announcer voice)....THE TOP THREE!!!! Duhn-diggity duhn-duhn duuuuhn....

No. 3: Jordin (Ms. Sparks if ya....well...that doesn't fit her so nevermind) is going on tour and I'm going to see her in LA on May 22!!! I'm UBER crunk about it because I haven't seen her perform live in a couple of years!! What better reason could I have to go on vacation? ;-) You better get your tickets now before they're gone - https://tickets.sparkstown.com/

No. 2: My dude Steph was on Great Day Houston on Friday, March 26!! I'm so happy to see him progressing and working so hard to achieve his dreams... Check out his soundcheck for Lois Lane (I love this song!!) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i504s0FtzuM

And No. 1: Today - Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - is the official launch of my website AllThingsAero and I'm so excited because I'll finally be able to keep people updated with what's going on with me, share my photos, get contact info and so much more!! The site is in its early stages right now, but will eventually be a one-stop shop for all things Aero (hence the name)! Why don't you jump on over there now and check it out?! PLEASE send me your contact info if I don't have it (or even if I do); it'll come directly to my phone and that way I have absolutely no reason to be out of touch (and neither do you). Love you guys....talk to you soon!

This concludes the 03.31 Aero's Rundown!! I hope you enjoyed it! Be ready for the next one...

Aero's Rundown - Behind the Scenes of Little Drummer Boy Sp. Ed. - 12.20.2009

Welcome to the Little Drummer Boy Aero's Rundown!! The Rundown starts now...

There's been a quite a bit of "fuss" goin on about Steph's new song that was recently dropped - the remake of the Little Drummer Boy (listen to it in the last Rundown). Honestly, the song is just amazing! I love the dude's voice!!! There's more great news though...Steph is making a video for it and provided a sneak peak of what's to come in the behind-the-scenes video below. I talked to Steph the day after the video shoot, and he was ecstatic! He said, "whatever you're thinkin about, forget it. This will be unlike anything anybody can think of. The director is taking it even farther than I thought". My only response was, "Wow! If it's even beyond what you were thinking, it has to be absolutely phenomenal!" He was describing one of his favorite scenes to me and telling me how he excited he was about what the world would see in a couple of weeks. Steph has become a great friend to me and I must say, when he says you won't be disappointed, you can believe just that. Take a look...

BONUS: The A Capella version of the Little Drummer Boy has also been posted! Steph knows that I've been waiting for this one too and I was so glad when he posted it! Check it out...

For more information about Steph and more music by him:

Check out a previous Steph Jones post on Aero's Rundown!

Visit the Steph Jones Galaxy (and download the Little Drummer Boy there)

Listen to some of his tracks on MySpace

Follow him on Twitter

Download the lifetape (Steph is also featured on the Soundcheck mixtape by AudioPush)

He's even on ustream...he loves to talk with his frands as often as possible

This concludes the Little Drummer Boy Aero's Rundown!! I hope you enjoyed it! I love you guys! Be ready for the next one...

Aero's Rundown - Steph Jones is a "Little Drummer Boy" Sp. Ed. - 12.03.2009

Welcome to the Little Drummer Boy Special Edition Aero's Rundown!! The Rundown starts now...

If you're following me on Twitter, then you should definitely know of this guy named Steph Jones. Some of my friends didn't understand at first why I was so diligent about supporting his music and his sound, but they know that this is an artist with a SOUL. His music doesn't come from an empty place; it's not about selling records or having the hottest record for right now; it's not about moving into some fictional spotlight and allowing other people to define him. His music is about spreading the message of love and joy to every soul that experiences it. It's less about the right now and more about longevity.

In talking with Steph on several occasions, I've learned one very important thing about him. No matter how you look at it, no matter how you try to portray things, no matter where you come from, where you've been or where you're going, there is one thing that is always true - your soul never lies. Dude is the realest person you could ever meet and to be honest, it's almost saddening that there aren't more real people like him. He's not the superficial guy that needs to change who he is to become what he's not. He's a true genius in his own right and to be honest, I respect that about him more than anything. From the melodic creations to the rhythmic variations to the minute instrumentation in some of his music, it's very easy to say one this is for sure: there's a soul in Steph's music and he put it there intentionally...

On October 12, Steph released his lifetape entitled Gravity to the world, and because he knows that the "soul of the music is being sucked out of earth", he gave it away (not even joking)....it's FREE! Go get it now!! Just to give you a little hint of what you're missing out on, I will just say that if you don't have it yet or if you have it and haven't listened to it yet, you just peel your face right off right now (again....not even joking)! It's movements like these that are inspirational to the world and if we all just put a little into supporting Steph and his movement, we could make such a drastic, positive effect on the world...

NOW....the real reason for this Aero's Rundown!

Steph had previously mentioned that he might do a Christmas mixtape, but being the person that he is, he would never rush it and put out something that was less than the best by his standards so he decided no to do so. However, his loyalty and love for his frands makes him go above and beyond always. He decided that he would remake a Christmas classic - The Little Drummer Boy. Let me just tell you....since I got this track I've been listening to it nonstop. Check it out below...

(artwork by bombsteez)

Now that you've heard the song, just let me have a quick word with the musically minded. Here's what is so addictive about the song. For those of you who really know me well, it can very easily be said that my most real passion in life is MUSIC! Coming from a very musical background on both sides of my family, I've learned that MUSIC is the one thing that tears down barriers. No matter what race, country, or planet you're from, everyone has a bond with music. Rhythm dominates our lives daily even when we're not paying attention. I have spent hours on end every day for the past 20-something years of my life listening to some form of music or observing some rhythm - whether it's the 1.5 second count from yellow to red on a traffic light or the rain dripping off my parents' home in MS. I've gotten to the point now where I can hear every part of this song without hearing the synthesized percussion and orchestral accompaniment at all and Steph's voice is absolutely phenomenal! This list is in no particular order...

1. The rhythm created vocally from beginning to end; the percussion and accompaniment definitely enhances the song, but pay close attention to the little intricacies he creates with his voice.

2. The slight deviation of rhythm in the first verse - "coooome they tooold me" became "cooome they told me-eee" and I'm certain that honestly it's just the genius that is Steph Jones

3. The newly created chorus of the song with a dominating chant of "left, right, left" along with the sweet high vocals chanting the same lines and echoing only to be enhanced by the addicting statement "I am the little drummer boy"

4. The first verse has a little piece of gold at the end of it; do you know what it is? Can you find it? Let's just say that the additional line (5-line instead of 4-line stanza) is a precious little gold nugget planted in the song that doesn't happen anywhere else...

5. Does he really say "ehh-ahh" after the "pa rum pum pum puumm"...if you don't know why that's amazingly hot, you are officially not human!

6. Shall I play for you (echo: you, you, you) on my druumm? <-- 'nuff said

7. As if all the aforementioned things aren't enough, he raps and said himself that he speaking"directly to God" and it just touches my heart...I just...I can't even...*speechless*

8. Those 17 or 18 little "tings" of a triangle at the very end of the song...priceless - not to mention the sleigh bells throughout the song

9. Put all that stuff together with the accompaniment and you have the perfect Steph Jones track!!

Needless to say, I'm in love with this song, and I hope the rest of the world loves it as much as I do. I'm a connoisseur of great music and this has definitely satisfied my hunger, thirst, and complete appetite. All I have left to say is a HUGE thank you to Steph...you're nothing less than amazing bro!

For more info about and music by Steph:

Check out a previous Steph Jones post on Aero's Rundown!

Visit the Steph Jones Galaxy (and download Drummer Boy there)

Listen to some of his tracks on MySpace

Follow him on Twitter

Download the lifetape

He's even on ustream...he loves to talk with his frands as often as possible

BONUS! As Steph mentioned in his last ustream, he's actually doing a video for this song which will feature some special guests early THIS month! Two words: CAN'T WAIT!!!

Listen to the Little Drummer Boy Acapella version

This concludes the Little Drummer Boy Sp. Ed. Aero's Rundown!! I hope you enjoyed it! Be ready for the next one...

Aero's Rundown - Steph Jones Special Edition - 07.21.2009

Welcome to the 0721 Steph Jones Special Edition Rundown! The Rundown starts now...

This Rundown is dedicated to the musical genius that is Steph Jones (@stephjonesmusic) - the guy shown on the left...lol...for those of you who didn't get that. I know most of you only know him as the guy I tweet so much on Twitter, but he's a singer/songwriter/model and is very swiftly on his way to the top! He's what R&B should be!! His music is more geared toward a positive message. He is known to his frands (term coined by Steph that is friends and fans put together) simply as Steph Jones AKA Mr. Ordinary AKA The MO City Alien!! You will absolutely love the guy if you don't already!! His music is amazing and his message is even better! His music has REAL content and his voice is smooth and pleasant like the soulful, sweet sounds of Stevie Wonder! His name, Mr. Ordinary, is truly suited for him. He's a regular guy who is appreciative of the support from his frands and no matter what anyone thinks of him, he will ALWAYS be himself! It's kinda sad that there aren't more people out there like him or has the same mentality. I'm a non-conformist and I love the fact that someone who is in a more public spotlight is also. He's accepting of people's differences and has absolutely no fear of being himself. I always say just be yourself because no one else is suited to do it. I asked Steph if he would like to say anything to his frands in this Rundown. Here's his message to his current and future frands...as a matter of fact, I would say this is his message to the world:

What a great message... You all know that music is my passion! It's the greatest thing ever! No matter who you are, where you are, or what you're going through, there is some music in this world that touches you. No person in the world can say they don't care for any music. We don't all like the same things, but we do all like something. I love Steph's music and his message to the world! You should all go and check out some of his music on his myspace page (Melody To Snap To is my jam!!!).

Steph Jones is also the most unique and random person ever!! LOL!! The guy just has an all-around great vibe, and you can't help but be entertained. I think that's what makes his frands so comfortable with who he is...he's so genuine. I'm just as random, and I love it! Check out this conversation between him and me:

How great is that converstion?! No one makes me more comfortable with my randomness than Steph...LOL!!! Gotta love him! Look people...we really need to get behind Steph and support some positive music!! He will serve a great purpose in the music industry once we put him at the top where he belongs!! Please stop by his website to get to know Steph's story. I'm not gonna lie...I love the guy already! Anyone who has such a wonderful music gift is very special to me! I wish you the absolute best, Steph!!

That concludes the 0721 Steph Jones Special Edition Rundown!! I hope you enjoyed it! Be ready for the next one...