With so many distractions from what really matters, multi-Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer Stokley releases a new video for his song “We Me.“ The song is featured on his new album Introducing Stokley. A gift to his fans to help motivate them and keep their focus, Stokley acknowledges the part that music plays in…
Month: March 2018
Interview: Tawatha Agee of Mtume Talks To Southern Laced About Singing Background for Artists Like Luther Vandross, Working Behind the Scenes in the Music Industry, and Her Upcoming Project
When it comes to making it in the music industry, there’s no such thing as an overnight success. Careful planning and hard work are sometimes overlooked because people are more inclined to focus on the end result and not what happens behind the scenes. For almost three decades, acclaimed vocalist Tawatha Agee’s has proven that…
7 Surefire Ways to Revamp a Struggling Relationship
As is the case with all things on Earth, if something is not growing, it is likely the relationship will die without any given effort. At any given point, your relationship is either getting stronger or getting weaker. It can never stand still. If your relationship is floundering, you can change the course altogether by…
Not So Basic Gifts for a Lady Boss
Gifts are always one of the trickiest things to purchase. It always carries the risk of buying something the one it’s meant for won’t like or, what is equally excruciating, already has. Picture this scenario – your lady boss works 24/7 to secure the best possible working environment and terms for you and your team,…
Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Yara Shahidi, Nick Cannon, Carmelo Anthony, Pusha T, Halsey and Chloe x Halle Join MTV and NAACP to Celebrate and Support Youth Traveling to the March
March 22, 2018 12:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MTV, together with NAACP Youth & College Division and local youth organizations, will send 17 buses of young people from communities affected by gun violence to D.C. on Saturday for the March For Our Lives. Recognizing the immense power of youth, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga,…
Southern Laced Takes Five With Creative Visual Artist Daphne Curry
Working IT support might be her day job, but being a Creative Director is her dream. Daphne Curry started dancing around the age of three in a variety of genres. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, she fell in love with the art, which has taken her places like Scotland and London. During an exclusive…
INTERVIEW: Southern Laced Talks to Mathew Knowles About His New Book and Encourages Black Men To Embrace Therapy
Dr. Mathew Knowles is an author, a public speaker and a professor at Texas Southern University, but a lot of you may know him as the creator of Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé’s father. He recently released a book, titled “Racism from the Eyes of a Child.” Growing up in the 50’s-70’s, Knowles has the intention…
Steps to Choosing Your Atlanta Wedding Décor Colors
For any couple, planning their wedding should be a rewarding and fun experience, and you surely would want to avoid getting all bogged down by the decisions you have to make (even for the tiniest details). The first and the most important decisions you have to make about your grand wedding are choosing the right…
WATCH NOW: R&B SUPERSTAR TANK RELEASES “WHEN WE REMIX” VIDEO
Earlier this year, Tank dropped the “When We Remix” featuring labelmate Trey Songz and Ty Dolla $ign. Soon after, his single “When We” was officially certified gold by the RIAA. In an interview with Vulture, the 42-year old R&B shared, “I want artists from my generation to not feel like it’s over. As long as you still have…
Fashion Week-Inspired Beauty Looks
Although the preparations and behind-the-scenes entail a lot more work than we see on the runway, for us, it’s all fun and games (by games we mean trends, of course), and there is no doubt that the level of fun increases when we focus on the faces and beauty details. After all, we might not…
Fifth Annual All ATL Show to Feature 112 * Jagged Edge * Silk * FABO * Ying Yang Twins Wolf Creek Amphitheatre Atlanta, GA
ATLANTA, GA (March 12, 2018) The annual All ATL Show, which usually sells out, will return to Wolf Creek Amphitheatre, in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Grammy-winning quartet, 112 and Grammy-nominated group, Jagged Edge will co-headline. They will be joined by the highly celebrated, R&B quintet, Silk, Grammy-nominated duo, Ying Yang Twins, and FABO. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 13th at 10am EST!! Tickets start at $45…
Budget-Friendly Tricks Interior Designers Use to Create Luxurious Looking Spaces
Are you always sighing about interior design magazine covers or home décor TV shows? You want to make your place look exactly like that, but you’re well aware that you can’t afford half of the furniture and decorative elements famous designers use to create such luxurious spaces. Don’t fuss about that, there are some budget-friendly…
How to Choose a Swimsuit Based on Your Body Type
Photo by Dc Lovensky on Unsplash Even though there’s still a lot of time before summer comes, the truth is that buying a new swimsuit is a never-ending issue that bugs us even in the middle of winter. That’s exactly why you should start looking for it right now, and you may even find a…
New York Fashion Week Style Inspiration
From Oscar de la Renta’s splendid new pieces to Carolina Herrera handing the torch to Wes Gordon after her very last personal collection, the New York Fashion Week was certainly full both of excitement and excellent clothes. For all us fashion lovers, most of the pieces seen are a real inspiration, and we can’t wait…
Sasha The Diva’s ‘Paint Sip Socialize’ Opens on March 3rd | Atlanta, GA
ATLANTA, GA (March 1, 2018) Radio Personality, Author and Entrepreneur, Sasha The Diva, will open her Paint Sip Socialize (PSS) doors with a plethora of talented artist instructors lined up to teach, guide and help you uncover those hidden passions in a creative and fun environment. Cool and edgy meets spunk and flair! This is…
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