Thanks to great friends who travel in far away places, I tried a new drink this week. She was hosting a book club meeting for my novel, Fortune Cookie, and it was her recommended drink of choice. It’s called Brennivin. You may have already heard of it before, especially if you’ve been to Iceland (where […]
Kasseem Dean, a.k.a Swizz Beatz, has kept a relatively low profile for the last few years. Now, the hit maker behind songs for Beyonce, DMX, Eve and of course, Alicia Keys, is back with a vengeance. His latest album, Poison, was released at the beginning of the month. Many fans and critics wondered aloud if […]
Today is always a nostalgic day for me. However, it’s extra special because it marks the 7th anniversary since the release of my first book, Blurred Vision. I still remember the jitters I had right before the book came out. I didn’t know if people would understand it or like it. Many people have told […]
I recently saw the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, which detailed the rise (and at times, fall) of the rock band, Queen. I must admit that I have never been a huge fan of the group. However, some of their biggest hits are inescapable. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who dislikes the movie’s namesake breakout hit, “Bohemian […]
H.E.R has almost remained completely anonymous her entire career. Her (no pun intended) first body of work was H.E.R. Volume 1. Since then, she has released three more EPs. Her face (which is rarely seen without her signature dark sunglasses) is smooth and picturesque. Her hair is full and curly; unruly even. Ironically, her physical […]
It was that “One Thing” in 2005 that gave Amerie her big breakout hit. However, her last studio album, In Love & War, was released in 2009. Since then, her presence has virtually disappeared from the music industry. So it only seems fitting that her new studio album is a double release. Amerie switched her […]
On October 14, 2018, Usher celebrated a milestone. He is now 40 years old. In the early 2000s, he was riding high with the runaway success of his most controversial album to date, Confessions. Times have changed though and Usher knows how to roll with the trends. This is evident on his surprise album, simply […]
Ella Mai has had one heck of a year. The slow burning buzz turned boil of her hit single, “Boo’d Up” has made the British singer a household name. Although the song caught fire over a year after its release, her entire Ready EP was more than a solid effort. Now, fast forward to the […]
Macy Gray is in a class all by herself. She’s not quite R&B, too edgy for Pop. and a little too smooth for Hard Rock. Her voice and style of music is unlike anything I have ever heard before. She has still managed to dodge conformity even after two decades in the music business. Don’t […]
JaySyd is constantly creating new music. That part of his musical formula has stayed the same since I was first introduced to his music a few years ago. However, his growth continues to shine through. This is especially apparent on his new release, Changez. Plus, some ladies never learn that conversations with male R&B singers […]