Month: September 2016

Vince Staples: Prima Donna

I really started paying attention to Vince Staples while listening to Common’s Nobody’s Smiling album. His clever verses on “Kingdom” and “Out On Bond” really made me sit up and take notice.  So when I heard he was releasing his latest project, Prima Donna, I had to check it out. The 7 track EP features […]

Sparkling Berries Meet Sangria

Yes, I love Starbucks. However, I’m not a fan of coffee. I can smell it all day, but the taste does nothing for me. For some, I know it may seem weird to enjoy a place that specializes in coffee, but never drink it. Tea, on the other hand, is one of my favorite drinks. […]

The Price Of An Involuntary Recharge

Here’s my story of how I got a recharge. A couple of years ago I entered that joyous abyss that every car owner dreams of. Having a paid off car. Yep, that has got to be one of the best feelings ever to not have a car note. However, in the last couple of months, […]

Britney Spears Gets The ‘Glory’

Some Britney Spears pundits are calling her latest release, Glory, a comeback. However, it’s barely been three years since the release of her warmly received Britney Jean. Glory’s first week sales totaled 111,000 units (88,000 in traditional album sales), which earned her the No. 3 spot on this week’s Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.  At […]

Rochelle Rice: An Amazing ‘Wonder’ (Part 1)

I literally stumbled upon Rochelle Rice’s music in 2015. During that time, I was promoting the Kickstarter for my first novel, Fortune Cookie. Rochelle was also running a Kickstarter campaign during that same time for her debut EP, Wonder. I was immediately drawn to her authentic spirit and fantastic voice. Plus, I’ve been looking to broaden […]