I'm glad to see some hip hop surface with an uplifting message, particularly for the black community. There was a surge back in the late 80s and early 90s, and then the focus seem to go straight to material gain and misogony (maybe that's extreme, but i know there are folks out there that know exactly what i mean). I'll be checking this album out. … [Read more...] about Conscious hip hop returns with DJ Revolution Presents: Malcom & Martin “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me”
Archives for 2011
Throwback Friday: “Blackberry Molasses” by Mista
If you've been following this blog lately or my tweets or my Facebook statuses, you know that I spent some time in Atlanta this past week during which time I took a few moments away from bonding with my fam to interview Bobby V. In preparing for the interview, I learned that he got his musical start in Atlanta as a part of the group Mista. The group also included Darryl … [Read more...] about Throwback Friday: “Blackberry Molasses” by Mista
Ifelicious Flip Cam Exclusive: Atlanta RnB singer Bobby V talks baseball to Fly on the Wall (video)
Just a few nights ago, I grabbed my flip cam and my baby sister (i needed someone to sip martinis with me after ;-)) then headed to downtown Atlanta to meet up with Bobby V in the studio for an interview. If you haven't read my last blog post about Bobby V, check out "Bobby V to release “Fly on the Wall” in March 2011, interview coming soon!"). He's got a new album coming … [Read more...] about Ifelicious Flip Cam Exclusive: Atlanta RnB singer Bobby V talks baseball to Fly on the Wall (video)
February 2011: IN THE LIFE “You Are Not Alone”
Last year (March 2010), In the Life had an episode "Bullycides" about LGBT bullying (see my blog post with the episode by clicking HERE). It's an issue that can't be discussed enough and bullying in general is a concern I hold near and dear to my own heart. No one deserves to be mistreated. I hope you find this month's episode "You Are Not Alone" as enjoyable and informative … [Read more...] about February 2011: IN THE LIFE “You Are Not Alone”
Tiffany Pollard aka “New York” teams up with Image Cosmetics to create her new look
The following is a press release I received and put my Ifelicious touches on it so you'd have some reference links and such. I love these two VH1 reality stars New York and Poprah and glad to see them working together. I'm also glad to see New York going natural with her hair, it's beautiful. I don't know why Poprah was nervous about New York coming to a photo shoot with her … [Read more...] about Tiffany Pollard aka “New York” teams up with Image Cosmetics to create her new look