That's right! Your girl Ifelicious was on the scene at Santos Party House in New York City for Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon's "Only Built for Cuban Linx, Vol. 2" album release party hosted by Diddy. The press list was extremely tight and I lost my official access to get in the party, but you know how I do...I got myself in anyway!!! 8-) I was THE ONLY small media … [Read more...] about EVENT RECAP: Diddy hosts Raekwon’s ‘Only Built for Cuban Linx, Vol. 2’ album release party
Archives for 2009
A little post holiday pick me up. “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder
This doesn't have meaning for me today verbatim, but the chorus in particular makes it my theme song. I thought I'd share it with you because I know we're coming off a holiday weekend, and maybe you could use a little pick me up as well. Watch the video where Matthew Wilder performs on Solid Gold hosted by Marylin McCoo (thanks D!). Matthew Wilder "Break My Stride" … [Read more...] about A little post holiday pick me up. “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder
I look to you Whitney Houston…then looked away (video)
You have to admit that Whitney Houston still looks beautiful. I really like Whitney Houston's song "I Look To You." It's a beautiful song and well suited for Whitney's voice as we used to know it/hope to see it again. "I Look To You" is also the name of her latest album that was released on August 31, 2009. I haven't downloaded it yet, but trust me, I will do that this … [Read more...] about I look to you Whitney Houston…then looked away (video)
Throwback Friday- DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince “Parents Just Don’t Understand
Remember that eensie weensie stretch when rap was simply fun? No virtually naked girls and glorified thug life. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince and Biz Markie are the first two groups/artists that come to mind. Album after album, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince really hit home with us young folks with classic anthems that are still relevant today. One of my all time … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday- DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince “Parents Just Don’t Understand
Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)
I originally posted this interview on my women's column for Examiner.com and wanted to share on this blog. Click HERE to read all posts from my Examiner.com women's column. MC Lyte first gained noteriety as a hip hop artist back in the 80s and 90s delivering hit tunes such as “Ruffneck” and “I Am The Lyte.” Since then, MC Lyte has gone on to coach Shar Jackson … [Read more...] about Women in hip hop. Interview with MC Lyte. (Examiner.com)