Happy Election Day Peeps! First off, a PSA—PLEASE make sure you get out there and make your voices heard, too much is at stake if you don’t! Second, I saw this letter on a FB page and it REALLY rubbed me the wrong way: if you are a parent, you already know how time-consuming and… Continue reading Nov. 4: Honey Hush, Girl BYE—“My Husband’s Ex Lives Off His Child Support”
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The MOC Weekly Rundown, Nov. 4: B-Day Love (Huff, Lorber, Mangione, Diddy)
It’s the age of the Scorpio once again, let’s spread some Birthday blessings on to American Idol’s George Huff (34), producer/tastemaker P. Diddy (44) and legendary musicians Jeff Lorber (62) and Chuck Mangione (74), do it big Gents!
Jagged Edge’s “JE Heartbreak II,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..The quartet’s roughly-hewned harmonies and honest emotions, girded by the songwriting and production skills of Bryan Michael-Cox and Jermaine Dupri, respectively, resonated on hits like “Promise,” “He Can’t Love U” and “Let’s Get Married” in a way that evoked screams and plucked heartstrings. Subsequent releases like Jagged Edge and Hard were also embraced by fans,… Continue reading Jagged Edge’s “JE Heartbreak II,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
Oct. 30: The “Jupiter Strong” Cartoon Series Kickstarter Campaign
We already know that the world needs more quality and diverse, positive ‘edutainment’ for African-American children and families: if you support Black-owned businesses and want to help grow a budding empire from the ground up, contribute what you can and share, share, SHARE!!! No one gets us and loves us LIKE OUR OWN!!! “As two… Continue reading Oct. 30: The “Jupiter Strong” Cartoon Series Kickstarter Campaign
Oct. 30: Suge Knight & Katt Williams Face Robbery Charges
Real talk: I’ve got a little bias here since I’ve met and interviewed Katt Williams before—-he seemed like a down-to-earth humble dude, so there may be some mental illness at play here (or some sort of breakdown in progress). But Suge? With his notorious rep and record, Dude shouldn’t jaywalk, loiter, double-park, NADA. So….yeah, he’s… Continue reading Oct. 30: Suge Knight & Katt Williams Face Robbery Charges