2010 is shaping up to be the year of good Negro music. By now, the entire world knows that Sade released her latest album “Soldier of Love” last week. An album that was 10 years in the making & well worth the wait! Interestingly enough, even the hip-hop world has been feeling Sade’s comeback. Rakim […]
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Gil Scott-Heron is back like a mofo with “I’m New Here;” his 1st album in 16 years. After listening to “I’m New Here” many times, its clear that Gil still has that magic with his powerful rough but smooth voice proving that he’s still powerful, relevant & on pint. The release has 15 cuts & […]
Full Crate & Mar – She Was Fly from Full Crate on Vimeo. Love this video, because its visual magic. Love this song, because it’s aural magic. Hate having to wait until the “Conversations With Her” EP by Full Crate is released in January. I guess I can marinate on this single for the next […]
It’s been a six months since I’ve done a music post & that’s making me feel a little trifling right about now. Since then, I’ve been meaning to but the lack of time as a resource prevailed. So I’m now back now to catch you up with the new new! Hot Singles: Sade – I […]
I visited the Richard Avedon exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts today & I’m totally inspired by his work. The pieces displayed at the DIA give a glimpse into his extensive career as a trendsetting photographer & his commitment to diversity. His creative passion & technical expertise are clearly evident image after image. The […]
Last month after having a phenomenal brunch @ Melba’s in Harlem with phenomenal friends, I ventured to 125th to stock up natural black soap (my secret ingredient). During my stroll, I got a delicious cherry ice, did some great people watching & stumbled upon the Studio Museum. Before actually getting to the museum, I spotted […]
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I did a photo shoot for Word Play Tee’s featuring singer Monica Blaire. Working with Word Play Tee’s owner/designer Jasmin DeForrest has been a blast & her projects have helped me push me in different way to get great photographic results.The last shoots have been just awesome. I would […]