A truly inspiring rap artist evident from the success of his debut album “College Dropout.” fighting against the stigma of being a producer rapper -to 2015 being one of the highest selling, among the top three most decorated/ Grammy award winning rap artists, only last week Kanye debuted his first collaboration with Adidas. The Self confessed Louis Vuitton Don Kanye West receives the ultimate accolade… “Kanye West’s close friends and family, including JAY Z, share their thoughts on Kanye’s impact on music, art, and fashion in this tribute video honoring Kanye’s “The Visionary” Award from last night’s “The BETHonors.” Watch a preview of the presentation courtesy of BET below.
Category: Culture
The trailer servers as a captivating introduction to a short film which stars actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield (“Being Mary Jane”) as Grammy and Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Lena Horne, who not only was a groundbreaking performer, a classy, beauty icon and a passionate American civil rights activist. Lena Horne has always been such an inspiration to many who know her story. The tribute below is very moving and gives insight into her struggles. She went through so much to get many black performers to where they are today. #BHM #CodeBlackLife #LenaHorne Watch the trailer for the kick starter funded project in full below.
Janelle Monae introduces the world to Jidenna the first artist to release material from the “Tightrope.” Chanteuses’ “Wondaland Records.” joint venture with Sony Music prestigious Epic Record Label which is the home of the late great Michael Jackson, headed up by music mogul LA Reid. Jidda’s debut single “Classic Man.” Is an banger for the stylish, street elegant, charming man a refreshing alternative to existing notions of types of black masculinity celebrated by mainstream media outlets. Watch the full video featuring Roman GianArthur directed by Solange Knowles’ husband Alan Ferguson in full. Keep it locked and remember where you heard about it first.
Black Dynamite (TV series)
Based on 2009’s critically-acclaimed feature film, Black Dynamite, this 30-minute animated series will premiered in the spring of 2012. The Black Dynamite animated series further chronicles the exploits of the central character, Black Dynamite, and his crew. Under the direction of Carl Jones (The Boondocks), the series features the voice talent of Michael Jai White, Tommy Davidson, Kym Whitley and Byron Minns, all of whom starred in the feature film. The feature film is an outrageous action comedy-spoof that follows ex-CIA agent and full-time ladies man, Black Dynamite, who’s out to avenge the death of his brother against kung-fu masters, drug-dealing pimps, The original music is by Adrian Younge.
Congratulations to Alan Furguson and Solange who managed to break the internet this weekend with a beautiful wedding in New Orleans, the dress code was all white and images were featured on Vogue online who described the brides make up as complimentatry to the wedding theme described as “Solange’s Modern Beauty Minimalism.” by Vogue. Solange wore a long caped gown by Humberto Leon for Kenzo for the nuptials and arrived at the ceremony in a stunning Stephane Rolland cream jump suit, having travelled there on a white-painted bicycle decorated with cream roses. View some of the iconic looks captured at Solange’s wedding featuring Beyonce looking flawless (body on fleek), Jay Z looking suave , Jueles , Tina Knowles serving classic beauty , radiance and class.