As I was struggling to find inspiration to write a post, I had the idea of looking into my archives to see if I had written a post last year on this date. Surprisingly I had. I read the post and I can clearly remember the who, what, when, where and why surrouding this post. … Continue reading
Teyana Taylor Emulates Janet Jackson
Actor Lance Gross photographed Teyana Taylor, recreating pop icon Janet Jackson’s famous 1993 Rolling Stone cover. That year proved to be good for Ms. Jackson as she made her film debut in Poetic Justice along side Tupac Shakur, in addition to releasing her fifth studio album Janet (the 4th best-selling solo album by a female in the United States). While there is only … Continue reading
The Curious Case of Laziness
Yesterday on our way to dinner, my friend and I discussed what type of year I was having so far. “Do you think you’re having a good year?” I replied no, out of frustration and stubbornness. She smirked (knowing I was being facetious) as she continued to remind of how fortunate I am. I then attempted … Continue reading
5 Things I’m Not Here For
Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of watching a video by Kid Fury titled “5 Things I’m Not Here For” and found it absolutely hilarious. After happy hour last night, while I was still oh so happy I decided to make my own video about “5 Things I’m Not Here For”. Unfortunately I had … Continue reading
Soul Mate
soul mate (n) – a person who is perfectly suited to another in temperament; believed by some to be the person with whom one has a feeling of deep or natural affinity, similarity, love, sex, intimacy, sexuality, spirituality, or compatibility Driving down Irvine Turner Boulevard, I passed the various buildings that provide the blueprint for my childhood. … Continue reading
Nas: Loco Motive
So much to write and say, yo I don’t know where to start/So I begin with the basics and flow from the heart – Nas- “Loco-Motive” July is finally here, and I continue to blaze the Life Is Good campaign trail as the album’s release date is exactly two weeks away. “Loco-Motive” serves as Nas’ fifth … Continue reading
Love and Hip-Hop
It’s no secret that I love, love. It can be expressed a variety ways addressing the good, the bad and the ugly. Just as Marvin Gaye’s “Distant Lover” brings tears to my eyes, or Mary J. Blige’s “Not Gonna Cry” makes me nod my head (while mumbling “That’s right girl!”), I understand Biggie’s pain on “Get Money” when he spits “Oh … Continue reading
Radar: Hands On The Wheel
Crush a bit, little bit. Roll it up, take a hit. Feelin’ lit, feelin’ light. 2am summer night. I’ve been vibing to “Hands On The Wheel” by West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q featuring Harlem’s own A$AP Rocky for the past few weeks. Needless to say, it is officially one of my summer anthems, preceded by “Nas The Don”. … Continue reading
Life Is Good Promotional Trailer
My promotion of Nas’ 10th studio album continues… The rapper released a trailer for his upcoming album Life Is Good, generating a buzz in the hip hop community. The video sets the tone for the album which will address everything from his tax problems, music criticism and his divorce from recording artist Kelis. The album cover … Continue reading
Nas’ “Daughters” Video
This week Nas released the video for his third single “Daughters” from his highly anticipated album Life Is Good. Directed by Chris Robinson, the video is shot from his daughter’s point of view as Nas tells his story. A teenage Destiny can be spotted at the end of the video as Nas sends her off … Continue reading
Exposed Bricks 