All Aspects of Life are Rooted in Style
Pharrell is one of my favorite creators. He is so multi talented that giving him one title would diminish the value of the others. In fact the first album I bought with my own money was N.E.R.D. Ride or Die. Their music video, She Wants To Move, was my gateway to their alternative album. From... Continue Reading →
Updated December 25, 2024 Did you know André 3000 had a cartoon? Apparently, it was on Cartoon Network. Given André 3000 and Big Boys popularity separately and collectively as Outkasts, it's surprising that Class of 3000 is a hidden gem? How did this show only get two seasons? Why did Cartoon Network casually share this... Continue Reading →
If XO is the King of the Fall, then Breezy is the King of Summer Features. Ciara and Chris Brown casually dropped a Summer bop and music video today. The vocals, choreography, and cinematography align with the artistry these two are known for. I caught wind of this development Thursday (8/3) and had to make... Continue Reading →
It's been five years since Black Panther was released (February 18, 2018) in the United States. Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther was introduced to the Marvel Cinema Universe in Captain America: Civil War (2016). This set the stage for his origin movie and Wakanda's role in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) & Endgame (2019). The predominantly black... Continue Reading →
Crew Love by Drake was the first time I was entranced by The King of the Fall a.k.a. The Weeknd. It was 2012, his voice sounded passionate and vulnerable. It's hard not to sing along. Honestly, Crew Love felt more like a Drake feature to me. Similar to how Chris Brown basically takes over any... Continue Reading →
I love watching and listening to anime opening songs. The animation paired with a moving score is beautiful to me. Even if the anime is dubbed, the intro is usually sung in Japanese. I don't have a problem with this, because emotions go beyond language. If an American singer can't invoke the same emotion and... Continue Reading →
Last fall, I was decluttering the house. I wanted background noise and something that was kid-friendly. Netflix suggested Country Ever After. The black country singer and white hip-hop dancer raising a Christian family caught my attention. After about two episodes, I realized I stopped sorting clothes by donation, storage, and trash. Coffey and Criscilla Anderson... Continue Reading →
I love music, but I am terrible with song titles and artists. That is why I love Pandora! Their algorithm helps me find songs, introduces me to similar artist, and is free...with ads. The app and website has music for any occasion and emotion. When I am in a bubbly mood, Cobra Starship and Sabi... Continue Reading →
As a Pop Artist, Cee Lo is a unique individual. He is one of those people that lyrics can compete with his chorus. People don't tune out the lyrics. They enjoy the entire song. Most songs I love have strong lyrics. Many of today's artist rely on the chorus, because it is easier for people... Continue Reading →
Ocean Lab's "Lonely Girl" has been a part of my Playlist since 2012. Like most music today, I heard it on Pandora. Instantly, I loved the beat and the vocals. Plus, the lyrics are relatable and woman can picture themselves in her situation. When I found the video, I had to share it with all... Continue Reading →
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