In a recent issue of Esquire, Brad Pitt gave a shout-out to Carol’s Daughter as being good for “black-person hair.†What’s the big deal? When my girl Fresh over at Crunk & Disorderly posted about it, the ensuing discussion provoked 276 comments and counting! Most people seem to be nonplussed, but a few took offense…
Pop Culture
The Afrobella Interview: K.Foxx, Foxxy Lady
In New York, the hottest hip hop stations are Hot 97 and Power 105. Here in Miami, we’ve got 99 Jamz and 103.5 The Beat. Our Funkmaster Flex is DJ Khaled, an insanely popular jock on 99 Jamz. He rocks the mic from 6 to 11 on a show called The Takeover. Khaled’s style is…
Afrobella of the Week: Janelle Monae
I’ve expressed my admiration for Janelle Monae a few times before. I first caught sight of her in the Outkast video for “Morris Brown”, which reminds me of an urban Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (I hope those guys never break up, the game needs their kind of creativity.) I love her style. Homegirl is fierce….
Pissed Off
This is the Angie Stone I love best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcHMBJ5tEqw She’s so real and strong and bad-ass in this video, with her fabulous fro, henna rinse, and leather skirt. “Brotha†is one of the best music videos out there in my opinion. Mahogany Soul is one of my favorite albums, and I’ve listened to Stone Hits…
The Blacker the Berry
I want to take a moment today to show my dark skinned sisters some love. So often we say “black is beautiful,†but that cliché doesn’t seem to mean much in communities where beauty is still ranked according to shade. It’s so obvious when you look at the videos on MTV and BET; the caramel…
Short ‘n Sassy
One of the first steps in making the switch from relaxed to natural is the “Big Chop.†Every afrobella has to go through it sometime. I’ve heard arguments that black women with short hair look unattractive or masculine. That’s so far from the truth, ladies. For inspiration, take a look at legendary jazz chanteuse, Sarah…
Experiencing Iman
This past May, I had the celebrity encounter of a lifetime; following a wee article I had written about Iman coming to Miami to promote her makeup line (specifically her new Second to None Stick Foundation), I was invited to dinner at the Setai with the one-named beauty icon. I can’t begin to tell you…
Ooh, Mary
Remember that cool Carol’s Daughter event I went to a week or so ago? A little bird told me that it’s coming to the Sephora on Powell Street in San Francisco today! That’s right, today, Thursday September 7. Lisa Price will be giving hair consultations from noon to 7, and Mary J. Blige will make…
Hallelujah!
Could it be that Whitney read my last post? I was overjoyed to read about her new album with Clive Davis, thanks to Crunk & Disorderly. Can’t wait to hear the new material, and to see Whitney re-emerge from her cracked-out cocoon like a beautiful, angry butterfly. Cause you know she’s pissed off. And rightfully…
Hey Nippy
Girl, we need to talk. In light of the recent rumors, I just wanted to remind of you of something you said back in ’99. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoK4gIvIXJg Your message was strong, you were looking fly, and your head seemed to be almost clear. Now is the perfect time to let that crusty motherfucker go. He doesn’t…