[FILM] Trip

Jhene Aiko has put out a short film entitled Trip,
which she co-wrote with Tracy Oliver, one of the 
great minds behind the smash hit Girls Trip. As
the title of this implies, Jhene and the viewer are
in for quite a journey...

[BUSINESS] Fenty Beauty

Rihanna has taken the makeup and fashion world by storm
this New York Fashion Week with the release of her new makeup
line that addresses a major issue with women of color, particularly
those of darker hue. Judging by the high demand, her Fenty
Beauty line will go down as an iconic moment.

[VIDEO] Goapele - "Stay"

This is a precious cut from Goapele's latest EP,
Dreamseeker. BJ The Chicago Kid lends an 
assist to this tranquil track, and you can cop
the album now. Which you should.

[MUSIC] Kelela - "Frontline"

Kelela has been captivating ears for the past few years
on the indie tip, and now she's poised to release a debut
album. Here's the 2nd single from it, smooth as ever.

[CAUSE] #SupportBlackWomenHOU

In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, there
is the risk of those needing the help more not getting that
aid. Specifically, Black women. The #SupportBlackWomenHOU
group has been formed to address that need. Follow & share
the hashtag on social media and check the link here to see 
who you can donate to.

[VIDEO] Nitty Scott - "La Diaspora"

Nitty is taking it back to her essence and ours
with this powerful new video. Go cop her latest
album, Creature on all available platforms.

[INTERVIEW] Serena Williams x FADER

The supreme Serena Williams gets the cover
of the latest issue of FADER Magazine. Check
out the piece right here. 

[TV/ENTERTAINMENT] "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" Trailer

Lifetime Movie Network’s next film promises
to spark some dialogue. Surviving Compton:
Dre, Suge & Michel’le is a biopic that tells the
true story of Michelle Toussaint, the singer who
rose to fame as the “First Lady Of Ruthless
Records” in the ‘90’s. Here, we get a look into
the abuse she suffered at the hands of Dr. Dre
and her struggles with that on top of bad business
dealings. The movie will air on the network on
October 15th. 

[TV/ENTERTAINMENT] Lauryn Hill On "Austin City Limits"

Yes, Ms. Hill is delivering on the latest episode of the 
PBS music event series. Here’s two performances, one
of which is only for those on the web. You can check
the full show out this upcoming Sunday on your local
affiliate network.

 

[VIDEO] Georgia Anne Muldrow - 'Pop Iconz'

Popular singer/producer Georgia Anne
Muldrow has made a name for herself
and her creative stylings for years either
on her own or with Stones Throw Records.
In this new video, she calls out the growing
corporate movements that depend on
taking advantage of the youth. In her own
words:

We as parents have to walk a very fine line between being
watchful and overprotective of what our kids are exposed to
…and that job is being made even more difficult by the
hyper-sexual, consumerist and vain aesthetic packed with
visual associations that are intentionally targeting the pre-teen
generation. I’m placing the blame on the corporate agenda that
abuses the minds and souls of talented or even aspiring artists.

To represent an awareness that is willfully avoidant of self-realization
is the bottom line for these influencers of consciousness; if someone’s
life goals are completely external his/her mind can easily be subdued
and controlled.

Art means too much to me, i ain’t having it.