Month: March 2016

Kelly Stone talks to Lamorris Williams about Mississippi Motown

Name: La’Morris WilliamsOccupation: Soul/R&B SingerLocation: Jackson, Mississippi Q: How did you get started in the music industry? LW: I was born into it. That’s all I ever knew. I was always around it because of my dad, who is a part of The Williams Brothers. Q: You’ve had the opportunity to be a drummer for The…

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Featured Couple Corey and Kandis #19

Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? Where do you live now? My name is Kandis Weatherspoon. I’m from Dallas, Texas. My boyfriend’s name is Corey Moffett. He’s from Jackson, Mississippi. Currently, we reside in Jackson, Mississippi.

Dark Skinned, Cute and Unbothered

Name: Alexandra Ampofo Location: London, UK Occupation: Events Curator & Creative Writer Age: 22 SL: On Tumblr, you describe yourself as follows: Cryptic souled and afro haired. Defender of mankind. Solitude became, for me, an interesting mosaic of broken pieces, a place where the neglected parts of myself get collected.  Why do you call yourself…

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Have a Little Faith: 5 Thoughts for the Artist in You

“The constant gnawing and wanting to take nothing and make it into something. Stillness that irritates restless fingers connected to a steady wrist. The need to see the outcome of dreams manifested. The unmistakable gift one must live with from day-to-day. It’s a shadow in the dark waiting to be captured, written, sketched, hummed… It…

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What’s In My Make-Up Bag

“I’m not a slave to make-up, I’m not a slave to not wearing make-up either.” -Alicia Keys When it comes to make-up, I try to keep it simple. Do I wear make-up everyday? No. You’ll never find me wearing it while I’m lounging around the house. If you were to take a look inside my…

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5 Songs I’m Addicted To: When The Lyrics Catch Your Attention Before the Tune

Sunday Candy – Donnie Trumpet & Social Experiment 2. Hold Me – Janine And The Mixtape 3. One Call Away – Charlie Puth 4. Worth It – Young Thug 5. Smile – Yo Gotti …by Sade’ Kelly aka pettyblvd DISCLAIMER: No copyright intended. All songs listed are available for download on iTunes. PHOTO CREDIT: ELITE IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY

Earthing 101 with Mocha Moma

  WHAT IS EARTHING? According to an entry in the Journal of Environment and Public Health,  Earthing (also known as grounding) refers to contact with the Earth’s surface electrons by walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems, some of them patented, that transfer the energy from the ground into…

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Person of the Week: Candice Nicole

“I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart” -Vincent Van Gogh    Name: Candice Malveaux Andrews aka Candice Nicole Age: 35 Occupation: Teacher and Artist City: Originally from Columbia, Missouri What project are you working on? I am finishing up back-orders and working on art journaling. What is art journaling? Art…

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Spring makes me wanna…

What is it about Spring that makes you want to love? 💞 If you find yourself craving for a little more romance and sex, you aren’t the only one. Are you flirting more? In my opinion, some of the things that could possibly attribute to Springfever are as follows: 1. Less clothes. People start to feel…

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Key Strategies that will provide a Fundamental Foundation to Success

“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”–Mario Andretti The tapestry of a successful person is their commitment, dedication and drive. Success will not fall in your lap;…

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Unleash Your Potential

Many times in life, we are faced with obstacles specially designed to define us…. Obstacles in the form of moments that seem to make us question our life’s journey with… Where am I going? What’s next? Am I headed in the right direction? In these moments, we have to decide what’s best for us. Do…

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