Oh, daylight savings time. How I despise you on the Monday morning after my vacation. I’m back, but already overwhelmed with work to do and whatnot. But we had a wonderful, super fun, fleeting time in New York. We hit Times Square, Harlem, and yes – Chinatown. (Ha ha, Bygbaby! I had to do it)!…
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I would have totally missed this stunning African inspired fashion spread in the New York Times style section were it not for one of my fave blogs, Fly. Liya Kebede is just so, so stunning. This photo took my breath away. Love the makeup, and I want those earrings! It takes a bold woman to…
I Miss You
I’ve been thinking about Aaliyah a lot these days. First I saw that hot, hot new Ciara video for Like a Boy, and I love that song and have ’nuff admiration for Ciara, but when I see her dancing I inevitably wind up thinking about Baby Girl. And wondering what she’d be doing now. Hey,…
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This year’s crop of Oscar dress knockoffs sadly won’t include my favorite of the evening. I thought Reese Witherspoon’s gown was beyond fabulous. But then again, I am a fool for purple. Who wore your favorite Oscar gown? And who do you think fugged up the red carpet? I haven’t yet been able to fully…
Missing Dynamite
When Ms. Dynamite hit the scene in 2002, there was such an atmosphere of hope in the air. A Little Deeper was an incredible album, chockablock with hard beats and powerful lyrics and coming out at a time when there was a distinct lack of smart female rap tracks on record store shelves. And on…
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Oooh, hot couple alert! Chris Tucker and India.Arie are rumored to be dating! I never got a chance to post this before, but I was digging India’s style at the Grammy’s. It’s nice to know there’s at least one bona fide afrobella always holding the natural hair at the forefront. Be still my heart —…
Throwback Jam of the Day
Do any of you remember this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqcXdpqV_rs The first time I saw “Ghetto Superstar” was back in the day on BET. It must have been 1996, because I distinctly remember wearing my high school uniform. The video was so fresh and funky and unusual; I was psyched to see what this Joi chick was…
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Jennifer Hudson’s on the cover of Vogue!!! Concrete Loop has all the pics and the inside scoop. I’ve seen JHud look prettier, but I am so damn proud of her it doesn’t matter! And ecstatic that Vogue is FINALLY celebrating black, plus size beauty. I love you, Andre Leon Talley – wherever you are. We…
Perfect Example
One of the most timeless religious reggae groups is The Abyssinians. Of all of their songs, “Satta Massagana” is the probably most well known. Not only did it spawn a popular and classic “riddim”, the Satta, but it marked a changing point in reggae music. The group’s use of Amharic phrases and mystic symbology totally…
Lyrical Therapy
You ever have one of those days? You know, those extra rough days that just wears on your soul? Yesterday was like that for me. Excuse me a minute while I get personal — at the end of a long, stressful day, Mama Bella called to tell me that our family dog drowned in the…