LIL' MAMA'S NEW CD IS OUT THIS TUESDAY

I get a lot of flack for being a fan of the upbeat, grooving-on-life-, Go For Your Dreams-themed music and films aimed at teenagers. I'm not gonna back down, though! I need a regular shot of optimism and a break from the overall Life Sucks message of mainstream media.

That being said, I'm excited that this Tuesday marks the debut of Lil' Mama's new album, Voice of the Young People. It features her smash singles "Lip Gloss," "Shawty Get Loose," "G-Slide" as well as "L.I.F.E." and "What It Is (Strike a Pose)."