Artiste Spotlight - Kristine Alicia

What a way I've been missing!

Anyways, we won't dwell on that.

What we will dwell on is this amazing artiste - Kristine Alicia

Who would I be if I didn't feature someone of the reggae genre from my beautiful island Jamaica?

I've had the pleasure of knowing her for almost 10 years

(since I was a teen)

and I've always been blown away by her unique voice.

It's soulful and sticks with you. 

So much so I find myself repeating her tracks.

She's also a fellow curly girl!

Isn't her tapered cut awesome? Makes me want to chop mine off.

Get into this acoustic version of her song Perfect Time

which just happened to be shot by yours truly :)

For more vids of her singing and giving her take on life

subscribe to her YouTube -> KristineAlicia 

Enjoy =)

Refuge & Strength

"But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress." 

- Psalm 59:16 (NLT)

Felt like sharing this on the blog today. Was doing my devotional and this was one of the verses in it The devotional was on praise and thanksgiving. 

-an excerpt-

Praise is not optional in a life that wins over worry and doubt. Praise is essential in a journey of faith. It is a demonstration of trust and the acceptance of a circumstance without insisting that God change it. When we choose to praise God, we choose to trust Him. And when we choose to trust God, we will win over worry.

Look man, God just loves to speak to my heart at the right time. ALWAYS!

I cannot deny that He exists, when I pray to Him about things and He responds.

What an awesome God I serve!

So I don't know who will read this and what you are going through, even if you aren't going through anything in particular.. PRAISE HIM!

He will rescue you. He is the same God who delivered the Israelites from Egypt.

So this devotional led me to listen to one of my fav Christian artists, Kristine Alicia.

First I listened to "Unfailing Love" & "Praise Dance" off her album Get Ready

then another song, "Rescue".

Sharing the vid for Rescue here and I pray you'll be blessed by it.

(oh and she just happens to have bomb behind natural hair :)

Artiste Spotlight - Jane Macgizmo

Today's spotlight is on Jane Macgizmo

She's really a 'Jane of all trades'

Photographer, Model, Producer, Creative Director, Magazine Editor + how many more!

Real Jamaican with the bagga jobs :) and now she's blessing the world with another talent

singing.

Artwork by Janile Salmon

She just released her first single "Black Skin" on Soundcloud & I'm smitten.

Yes she's gorgeous and her voice matches the looks.

The track is in the realms of neo-soul with a Jamaican flavor (of course)

Produced by SOS Dynamiks, the beat is infectious.

I'm excited to see where Mizz Macgizmo goes with her music, but for now take a listen.

Enjoy =)

HEAVY

"they could never take my crown, den nah go bring me down"

Loving this track from Conkarah entitled "Heavy"

Check out the Artiste Spotlight I did on him here

Dude is killing it in this vid with his dance moves

Listen & "Drop it Heavy" today

Enjoy =)

Daily Fix of Hair

Today's fix is of Kelissa & Keznamdi.

Siblings who do great reggae music individually & have luscious locs 

This is the video for their song "Gideon".

Enjoy =)

Bob's Birthday

Today marks the anniversary of the icon Robert Nesta Marley's birthday.

Longtime readers know I'm a Bob fan & it is only right that I have a Bob post for today.

Bob Marley contributed greatly to reggae music, paving the way for many artistes.

His name is synonymous with feel good music while his face is one that adorns countless tees.

Not to be degraded to just irieness and fashion, Bob Marley was a conscious artiste whose music speaks on the issues of society while pushing positivity.

Robert Nesta Marley is a great Jamaican figure who is adored by millions.

He is a role model and inspiration for many musicians, not just those of the reggae genre.

His legacy lives on through his music, his children & grandchildren.

Blessed Earthstrong Bob!

Take a listen to The Heathen performed live by Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Check out Bob's trademark denim suit and the head wraps of the I-Threes as well.

Enjoy =)

Throwback Thursdays

The 90's is coming back in full effect. 

It started last year with the on set of the infamous "Poetic Justice" braids as seen on Solange 

& now the grunge look is in with Rihanna leading the way in that area.

I love the 90's. I grew up in that era and I love the fashion from there. I especially love the music so today's throwback encompasses the 90's very well.

QUEEN PATRA INNA DI BUILDING! 

or in this post... whichever :)

Patra rocked the mess out of the braids (and she still is) while whining up her body in jean cut off shorts.

Sharing the classic hit "Romantic Call" featuring YoYo. 

Make you find some inspiration in this for your Spring/Summer lifestyle.

Enjoy =)

Artiste Spotlight

Protoje - Jamaican reggae artiste who brings positive music to the people has just released a music video for his song "Our Time Come" featuring hit producer Don Corleon  (who is also his cousin).

I first heard the song on his second mixtape This Is Protoje and fell in love. The beat  + the lyrics just had me and I would constantly have it on repeat. The fact that a music video was made for it completely made my day.

Initially the first couple seconds of it had me thinking "greeaaattt, they copied that whole "Look at me on tour bit mixed in with some personal stuff about me" kinda vibe" (think Nicki Minaj "Did It On Em" & Rihanna's "Cheers") but as the vid went on that thought flew out of my mind. It really embodies the song about how his time has come and it shows in a documentary type style of how he has gone about to promote his music & others' music as well.
In parts, you see him toting around a backpack handing out copies of his mixtape and best believe that's no show. I had the privilege of seeing Protoje live at his keyboardist's final year show at Edna Manley School of Arts AND I met him :) Homeboy surely had his backpack and proceeded to hand my friends & I copies of his first mixtape. Already had a copy though *shrug*

Protoje has carved a deep niche in the reggae world and he isn't stopping there. This video also showcases how far Jamaican artistes have come with their music videos. Protoje & his team have done it again with another great vid. 

This single will be on his upcoming sophomore album '8 Year Affair' and the video is an awesome insight into Protoje's hard work & come up + what to expect from the record.

If you haven't copped This Is Protoje, you can do so by visiting protoje.com 

Check out the Our Time Come vid below

Enjoy =)

Artiste Spotlight

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is back on the streets giving us new music with which to rock to. He came out with a single "Set Up Shop" late last year which was met with great review and now his latest track "Affairs of The Heart" is blazing up the airwaves. 

I fell in love when I first heard the song. I've always thought Rastamen produce some of the greatest love songs out there. I was originally going to post the song on here on Valentines Day but that day wasn't the best days.. good thing I waited because Mr. Marley dropped visuals for this track a day or so after. 

Check out the video for the song below & if you love the song so much, go look for it on iTunes.

Enjoy =)

Daily Fix of Hair

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I-Threes

I'm always posting randomness about Bob Marley so this post is dedicated to his back up singers, the lovely ladies known as the I-Threes.

The I-Threes consisted of Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt and Marcia Griffiths.
You know the saying "Behind every great man, there's a great woman." Well Bob had 3!
Accompanying Bob's songs with their sweet vocals, moves that made you want to move with them and they had/ still have a mean wrap game.

Enjoy =)