#Randon - Philly 360 and SXSW

Philly 360 made it all the way down to SXSW to show the Philly take over! Take a look at their recap filmed by Rashid Zakat.

#Random ... Someone Like You Cover

So someone posted this video on Facebook and I took the time to watch. This kid murders this record. I love his inflections and interpretations of the record! Take a minute and check it out.

#Random ... Common, Cloth

I have always loved Common. For me, this is the hip hop that I think is truly art form. I am not a huge rap fan, but for the most part I like very soulful music that feels REAL. Too many people rapping about cars they don't own or don't have yet, the streets, trapping. That music definitely has it's place so I would never do that but not all of us can relate to that. Here is a song that really makes you feel something in your soul. It was brought to my attention and I fell in love with it. Sometimes songs just tell our stories....

Check it out ...



And here is his commentary behind the song.



And here's the link to buy the album. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-dreamer-the-believer/id484275413?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC or don't complain about what's on your radio. :-)

#Random ... Refreshing Imagery

Say what you will about music videos and media, but one thing is certain, we as black women are not always shown flattering images of ourselves. From booty popping to long weaves and racial ambiguousness, you may end up wondering where the images of everyday Black women are. Someone brought this video to my attention, “Feeling More” by Tabi Bonney featuring Nicole Wray. It really made me smile to see all this beautiful black women with natural hair in this video!


Now I do not hate on women who choose something different, but often times when beauty is depicted on the TV screen, it is not of a woman with kinky curls. And it’s funny because when my hair was relaxed, I never even thought about it. I never thought about the fact that I rarely saw women on TV with their natural hair texture. Shoot, I didn’t even know what my natural hair texture was like.

Sometimes I feel like we are victim to things we don’t even realize. How will you ever know how beautiful you are if no one ever shows you? Or takes the time to spotlight that? Many young girls are suffering from an identity crisis. Many of our young girls are growing up with low self-esteem and they don’t even know it. I had no idea how attached I was to the idea that I had long hair. And I always wanted even my relaxed hair to be straighter, which made no sense at all.

I’m not saying everyone should go out and only use natural girls for their videos, but what a beautiful thing to show the many sides of beauty. Quite frankly, our girls need it. They need to know that they are gorgeous too, even with their frizz, and hair that won’t quite lie all the way down. There are so many men that appreciate it. Mine does! Lol.

I just want to scream “Hey little Black girl, you’re beautiful too!”

Check out the video below.

#Random - Halle and Chloe killing I Was Here by Beyonce

So perusing youtube, came across these two young ladies. I was just reading an article on Diane Warren in Billboard too! She strikes again. Check out the tune she wrote for Beyonce sung by these two beautiful young women. They are so adorable. lol

#Random- Common Blue Sky

I my friends am a fair weather hip-hop fan! I'll admit it. hahaha. I most commonly find myself liking similar types of rap. All that being said, what a great song from Common! Sometimes you hear music that sounds like a soundtrack to your life, and every superhero needs theme music right? Check it out!

#Random - Q Covers 1+1

So I am not sure why this happens but for the most part, I don't like certain songs until I hear them from another artist. Sometimes the artist just doesn't connect even though the song is really good. Well, I like Beyonce's version of 1+1 of course, but I was floored when I heard Q do his rendition. Something about the clarity of his voice is amazing! Also, I remember thinking that 112 was one of the most talented groups ever! I mean all of them could sing really well and with different tones, which seems to be missing from music today! Everyone sounds the same. Anyway, enjoy Q singing a cover of 1+1. Those runs .... Just make me angry. lol.