Summer, Summer, Summertime...

Joe Budden had a little get-together with some close friends at his crib a couple of weeks ago. XXL was on hand for a quick look at the proceedings.

Monday Kickstart: Prioritizing

Summer, and all of the serious partying that comes with it, is almost here. This past weekend I got twisted out in the middle of Ohio farm country at a friend's wedding, while most of the rest of my peoples partied at TJ's house for Cinco de Mayo. In the coming weeks are birthday parties, Memorial Day cookouts, pool parties, barbecues, and all the heat you can handle. Let's go...

Oh, wait, before we do... I should stop to offer Miss Kiki Kayo's thoughts:

Definitely. Get it.

Throwback Thursday: "The Theme (It's Party Time)" -- Tracey Lee

Just feels appropriate, with Mardi Gras kicking into gear in Nawlins.

Throwback Thursday: "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" -- Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel & Amil

Hope all of you are ready to get it on Saturday night.