MATAANO, BRINGING OUT THE MULTICULTURAL WOMAN TO THE FOREFRONT!

Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim are the creators behind "MATAANO" which means twins in Somali. These two gorgeous Somali women are breaking barriers & boundaries with their clothing line. I wish these two ladies the best of luck, watch the video below to learn more about them.








This design is influenced by the "diraac", popular & traditional clothing of Somali women.






~"Yes. Definitely. We are greatly influenced by our Somali heritage. Growing up and being surrounded by beautiful women wearing colorful dresses. Africans love color and we can see how that influenced in our Spring 2009 designs." Ayaan & Idyl Mohallim

I DARE YOU TO EXPRESS YOURSELF

Apparently, Salt-n-Peppa will be @ Winstar this weekend, but I won't be able to make the show. Salt-n-Peppa without a doubt was one of my favorite groups growing up. Goodness,female rappers actually had common sense & real content in their music back in the day; instead of acting like a Harajuku Barbie Doll lookin all kinds of crazy! Well, I guess a combo of psycho & sex is what it takes to be marketable now a days. In the words of Salt-n-Peppa," You know life is all about expression/You only live once, and you're not coming back/So express yourself, yeah". Enjoy this dope throwback.

Recently Released "Theme Music" Video

Chris of The Paxtons is a dear friend of mine & it's crazy to see how people can evolve & go through so many transitions in the course of four years. From SSSC back in St.Louis to finishing up his second album in NY goodness, time truly flies. I'm proud of you Chris, a job well done. Love ya. Now enjoy the video...


Check out & support The Paxtons @ http://www.paxtonavenue.com/

"The Tickler" (Daddy go Faster)

The title speaks for itself, enjoy this hot & sensual track by Yahzarah...

CURREN$Y

I had the pleasure to attend a Curren$y, Pac Div, & XV show @ Trees last Thursday. Good times. I've been in the Curren$y mood lately so here it goes...

"Life Under the Scope" off his latest mixtape Smokee Robinson.




"Elevator Musik" off of This Ain't No Mixtape.



http://www.myspace.com/flyspitta

Nneka's "Kangpe" & "Africans"

Nneka Egbuna is a Nigerian-German hip hop & soul singer and songwriter. She sings in English and her traditional language of Igbo. Her lyrics & sound reflect her love for hip-hop & her issues with capitalism, poverty, & war. Nneka teaches and inspires through her music.

WHETHER YOU'RE HIGH OR LOW!!

If you were not "sold" by Janelle Monáe when Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase came out then I hope you will be soon, don't sleep on this sista. The track "Tightrope" ft. Big Boi will definitely convince you to become a fan. In the words of mi hermana, "sista is irresistibly FRESH FRESH FRESH".
The Janelle Monáe I initially fell in love with, the song below is from her unreleased 2003 album The Audition.




Here's her energetic new single "Tightrope" of the upcoming album The ArchAndroid, which is due to drop May 18. I challenge you to master the tightrope & start doing it in front of the mirror, in the aisles of the grocery store, & up in the club. She be James Brownin' it! Enjoy!

Mr. Culture Put Me On This Track

Thanks Josh aka "Mr.Culture" for puttin me on this track....

THE TALENTED TEEDRA MOSES

I've been a fan of Teedra Moses since 2004. It still blows my mind why she hasn't made it "big" yet. Complex Simplicity was a great album, & her mixtapes are official. I'll always be a loyal fan. I wonder when Young Lioness will actually drop? I've been playing "R U 4Real"religiously, it's off her latest mixtape Royal Patience.



Support-http://www.teedra-moses.com/

MISS V.V. BROWN

V.V. BROWN from the UK is gorgeous & is killin it with her style. I adore the outfit changes in this music video, too fly! Check out this English recording artist, songwriter and producer out.




Website: http://vvbrown.com/

NIKKO GRAY'S CHEMICAL REACTION...

LOVIN NIKKO GRAYS'S "CHEMICAL REACTION"...THIS TRACK IS DOPE!

SOUTH AFRICAN STREET FASHION....

Nontsikelelo Veleko(South African photographer) is bringing urban Africa to the public eye through her photography. Above are some images of South African street fashion.

Sir Lucious Left Foot...BIG BOI IS @ IT!