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Watch Emily King's Colorful New Video "The Animals"

“Don’t fear.”

We’ve all heard breakup songs or the I-don’t want-to-get-hurt-again songs that left us feeling more depressed after listening to them. Yet, here is Emily King, a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, who somehow makes that I-don’t want-to-get-hurt-again song triumphant with “The Animals”. Upon the second listen (OK, maybe it was the third, fourth, or fifth time, but who is…

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Cool Find: Plart! Original Works of Art on a Dinner Plate

You know that question, if you could invite five people to dinner – dead or alive – who would it be? Well, artist, Jacqueline Poirier aka The Crazy Plate Lady sort of makes that possible. The Toronto-based artist can paint anyone or anything on a white charger plate. You can bring Rhianna, Al Pacino, Ryan Gosling, Martha Stewart, and Morgan Freeman (imagine that dinner party!) to your table with…

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“…Let’s be at peace, we’ll fly/Our hearts collide/Can’t escape from the magnetic side.”

Lianne La Havas let down her bun and is having way too much fun in the latest visual for her popular new single, ‘Unstoppable’, from her forthcoming album Blood.

The smooth R&B track matches the video – it’s simple, delicate, and lovely. Lianne shows fans her sleek and unique dance moves as she spins and twirls in stylish navy jumpsuits (by the way, we’re loving the gold and navy one. Please and thank you!). Of course, as curly girls ourselves, we couldn’t help but stare at her admirable dark curls spilling across her face. OK, we’ll stop gushing, so you can check out the loveliness:

Blood is out July 31st. Pre-order now and get ‘Unstoppable': https://po.st/LLHblood

Lianne La Havas is ‘Unstoppable’ in New Video “...Let's be at peace, we'll fly/Our hearts collide/Can't escape from the magnetic side.” Lianne La Havas…

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“…Let’s be at peace, we’ll fly/Our hearts collide/Can’t escape from the magnetic side.”

Lianne La Havas let down her bun and is having way too much fun in the latest visual for her popular new single, ‘Unstoppable’, from her forthcoming album Blood.

The smooth R&B track matches the video – it’s simple, delicate, and lovely. Lianne shows fans her sleek and unique dance moves as she spins and twirls in stylish navy jumpsuits (by the way, we’re loving the gold and navy one. Please and thank you!). Of course, as curly girls ourselves, we couldn’t help but stare at her admirable dark curls spilling across her face. OK, we’ll stop gushing, so you can check out the loveliness:

‘Blood’ is out 31 July. Pre-order now and get ‘Unstoppable': https://po.st/LLHblood

Lianne La Havas is ‘Unstoppable’ in New Video “...Let's be at peace, we'll fly/Our hearts collide/Can't escape from the magnetic side.” Lianne La Havas…

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A 102-Year-Old Harlem Renaissance Dancer Watches Herself on Film for the First Time

“I used to often say to myself that I am being paid to do something, that I enjoy and I would do it for free.”

-Alice Barker

This story shows two things: 1). There are still kind and generous people in the world, and 2). Being happy makes a person live for a long time.

David Shuff, a videographer, director, and editor spends his…

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A 102-Year-Old Harlem Renaissance Dancer Watches Herself on Film for the First Time

“I used to often say to myself that I am being paid to do something, that I enjoy and I would do it for free.”

-Alice Barker

This story shows two things: 1). There are still kind and generous people in the world, and 2). Being happy makes a person live for a long time.

David Shuff, a videographer, director, and editor spends his…

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WATCH: Tamia Brings Grown & Sexy to 'Sandwich and a Soda' Tamia has been in the game for two decades and she is still gorgeous, fresh-faced, and classy!

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Round of Applause: Links We Love 1. Sittin' on four-fours! Tracee Ellis Ross aka TMurda gets her grillz from Paul Wall. {

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Video of the Week: Jhené Aiko's Eternal Sunshine

Jhené Aiko’s latest visual for “Eternal Sunshine” evoked so many emotions inside of me. Many of her songs do, which is why I believe that she is an excellent singer and songwriter. How she blends beauty, pain, and sadness so seamlessly is beyond me, but what added the extra heart tug was having a music video that reinforces her…

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Bloggin' (and Life) Ain't Easy

It’s been five months since I’ve updated this blog. Wow, I know, I am so ashamed. This blog has been through so many changes. It went from a lifestyle blog to a music blog to a sort-of-personal blog. Honestly, sometimes I don’t even know what to do with this lovely space. At times, I feel like this space is representative of my life – not knowing what to do next. So, I end up doing what I always…

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For The Musical Fashionistas! DIY Jeweled Headphones If you have a little spare time and an old pair of headphones that needs a bit of sprucing, try Geneva's…

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Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me ft. Kendrick Lamar Flying Lotus' jazzy collaboration with Kendrick Lamar is awesome. It’s great that Lotus is introducing the youngins to jazz.

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Video of the Week: Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me

Song of the Week: Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me

Dear Jessie Ware,

Girl, I will be singing “Say You Love Me” in the shower for the next two weeks.

Sincerely,

Cole

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I enjoy the summer because not only do I get to leave work early, but I get to hangout in my favorite cities longer to shop, eat, or just browse. A couple Fridays ago, my sis and I hung out in Santa Monica for an afternoon. We like to park, walk, and make rounds to different businesses. We bond and revel in the moment of being tourists in our town. On that day, we stopped by Studio Five08 to see a photo exhibit called Beautiful Machine. Here are some *snaps from my visit:

Here’s David Brady. He’s the curator of Beautiful Machine and a very talented artist. I can also add comedian to his list of talents because my sister and I laughed as he told his very colorful tales of living in Los Angeles. Here’s one of my favorite:

In our short chat with David, he said that his team may extend the exhibit to the end of August. Please call to confirm before going though.

*FYI, I am not a photographer, nor am I trying to be. I simply wanted to capture the moment.

An Afternoon at Studio Five08 - Beautiful Machine Track & Field Exhibit (CC: @BradyART) I enjoy the summer because not only do I get to leave work early, but I get to hangout in my favorite cities longer to shop, eat, or just browse.

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If You Love Hip-Hop Then You'll Love The Film, "The World Is Yours"

If You Love Hip-Hop Then You'll Love The Film, "The World Is Yours" #TWIY

“The World Is Yours” is a feature-length documentary on how Hip Hop’s use of the Internet revolutionized the music industry featuring Wiz Khalifa, Lil B, Odd Future and many others, narrated by Issa Rae from Awkward Black Girl. Check out the trailer:

I am proud to say that I had the pleasure of assisting the director, Marguerite de…

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Video of the WeeK: Ezinne Asinugo of Ceo Dancers Covers Awilo Longomba's "BUNDELELE"

Video of the WeeK: Ezinne Asinugo of Ceo Dancers Covers Awilo Longomba’s “BUNDELELE”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1IaNxxS4tI

Ezinne Asinugo, a London-based Choreographer of CEO Dancers, grooves in the streets as she covers Awilo Longomba’s “BUNDELELE. Her spin on African and Hip-Hop dance matches the song perfectly.

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Lupita Nyong’o Shows Us Hair Braiding Skills If you know me, you know I love my hair. I love braiding it, twisting it, coloring it, cutting it, and straightening it.