Their look was fresh, the songs were fly and millions of us come of age listening to Sisters With Voices, also known as SWV. Thanks to infectious hits like “I’m So Into You,” Use Your Heart,” “Weak” and “Right Here,” Taj (Tamara Johnson), LeLee (Leann Lyons) and Coko (Cheryl Gamble) distinguished themselves among other R&B… Continue reading SWV: “Still” Grooving & Back On The Grind
Category: Pop Life
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“What Do You See When You Look Outside Your Door?”
In a pivotal scene from last year’s smash biopic Straight Outta Compton, members of the hip-hop group NWA face the press after a performance of their most controversial hit, “[Expletive} Tha Police,” allegedly incited a riot in Detroit.”Your songs glamorize the lifestyle of gangs, guns and drugs,” one reporter says, but is quickly corrected by… Continue reading “What Do You See When You Look Outside Your Door?”
“Fool—You Got a Mistress?” Relationships 101 With LisaRaye McCoy
My fun and fascinating 2011 chat with actress LisaRaye McCoy, she was mad chill and SUCH a refreshing change of pace from what one expects of Hollywood players…… How could a marriage start like a fairy tale and end in a public, paparazzi-esque nightmare? Ask LisaRaye McCoy. In the space of two years, the actress… Continue reading “Fool—You Got a Mistress?” Relationships 101 With LisaRaye McCoy
Ain’t No Party Like a Love Jones Party……
Sampling buffets, twirling on the dance floor with some bubbly in hand as you mingle with family and friends— for many people, few things lift the spirit and soothe the soul better than being a guest at a well-executed celebration. But when the onus is on you to book the venue, finalize the seating arrangements… Continue reading Ain’t No Party Like a Love Jones Party……
The R. Kelly Conundrum: Our Morals Or His Music?
“Your brain thinks in words; your soul thinks in music.” It was an inscription carved into a metal picture frame I was gifted with several years ago, but one that fits me to a T because I specialize in both modes of expression. And if an author or musician can consistently evoke emotions within me… Continue reading The R. Kelly Conundrum: Our Morals Or His Music?