Yes, everyone knows that we live extremely hectic lives these days, having almost no free time just for ourselves after an exhausting day at work. That can get even more challenging when you’re a mom with a full-time job, but you know what? Taking proper care of your health isn’t a luxury, but a bare…
Category: Laced Lifestyle
STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola
April 11, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BET NETWORKS and AEG have announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 6th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® taking place June 21-24. This year’s line-up of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today’s hottest artists…
WATCH: NEW ORLEANS RAPPER DEE-1 RELEASES EMOTIONAL VISUALS FOR HIS NEW SINGLE “I DON’T WANT TO LET YOU DOWN”
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 releases new visuals for his single “I Don’t Want To Let You Down” off his album Slingshot David. Directed by Dee-1 (shot & edited by Ben Simmons), the video taps into the New Orleans streets where he tells the story of a musical subculture where kids support their families entertaining tourists…
The Edgiest Fashion Month Trends and How to Rock Them
Think lavender tones to dominate your outfit, as well as pale blue, timid turquoise, and creamy yellow.
Third Anita Baker Show ADDED for Mother’s Day Weekend Atlanta, GA Stop | Thursday, May 10th @ 8pm | Fox Theatre
If you missed out on an opportunity to purchase tickets to one of the SOLD OUT Anita Baker Shows for Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, you are definitely in luck! Fans should be pleased to find out that a third show has been added. Tickets will go on sale, TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 10th at…
R&B VOCALIST LEDISI TO HIT THE MAIN STAGE AT THE 2018 ESSENCE FESTIVAL
(Los Angeles, CA- April 6, 2018) R&B vocalist Ledisi is excited to join the lineup for the 2018 ESSENCE Festival taking place in New Orleans during the July 4th holiday weekend. The twelve-time GRAMMY® nominee will be hitting the main stage on Friday, July 6th at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in a special curation by The…
Battling Doubt
Have you gotten to that point in your life where you feel overwhelmed for no real reason? You know the days where you don’t feel like you are getting anything done, but you still end up worn out? Guess what… you are not alone. We have all had those days, myself included. Unfortunately for me,…
Simple Tricks to Always Keep Your Relationship Fresh
Whether you believe in soulmates or think that people simply cross each other’s paths and ‘randomly’ fall in love, the one thing every couple in a long-term relationship will tell you is that great relationships take work.
How To Motivate Yourself To Workout At Home
Let’s face it: needing to go to the gym to get your workout in can be a commitment. Sometimes gyms are far, out of the way, or too crowded to get anything meaningful done. It has certain advantages, but learning how to work out on your own in the comfort of your own house is…
Celebrating Four Years of Southern Laced by Giving You CREATIVELY LACED: 5 Steps to Unleashing an Uninhibited Creative Process
“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 is the passion to create.” – Kelly Stone
WATCH NOW: GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST STOKLEY RELEASES “WE ME” VIDEO
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Nine Days That My Breast Stood Still (Part Two)
UnCaged phoenix. Note to self… the next time I write Part One for a blog post, I need to post part two the same day [Some of you made it very clear that you did not plan to wait too long for part two.] Nonetheless, thank you for all my readers who reached out to…
The Nine Days That My Breast Stood Still (Part One)
UnCaged phoenix. (Sunday March 4th, 2018) …. I believe that the Universe provides subtle hints to where our lives will take us. Now that I have the gift of hindsight, I think it sent one to me four days early, and of all places, it was sent to me on the bridge. No, I am…
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…
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…
R&B VOCALIST LEDISI ANNOUNCES THE “LET LOVE RULE TOUR” FEATURING MELANIE FIONA & TWEET
Los Angeles, CA – February 27, 2018) Twelve-time GRAMMY® nominee and R&B vocalist Ledisi is excited to hit the road once again as she gears up to headline the “Let Love Rule Tour,” which kicks off on May 24 in Raleigh, NC, at the Ritz and culminates on June 17 in Dallas, TX, at the…
The Unstoppable Tiffany Haddish to Host “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” on Monday, June 18 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
Tiffany Haddish to host “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” (Photo: Elton Anderson Jr.) February 22, 2018 05:43 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MTV today announced that actress, comedian and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish will host the “2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards” on Monday, June 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The…
Must-Haves: Home Essentials for 2018
Regardless of whether you are buying a new house and thinking about your dream décor, selling your current home and want to make it more appealing to home buyers or you just want to update your interior, it is always a good idea to incorporate some of the freshest interior design trends. While nothing beats…
WATCH NOW: RAPPER DEE-1 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LOVE ALWAYS WINS” FEATURING SEVYN STREETER
Nashville, TN- February 16, 2018) New Orleans rapper Dee-1 is excited to release his new single and video for “Love Always Wins” featuring Sevyn Streeter, which premiered via BET Jams and Singersroom.com. A constant mantra for Dee-1, the single talks about fighting the distraction of everyday struggles that we all go through with love and kindness…
Third Annual ATL Soul Life Music Festival Announces Line-up Ledisi, Eric Benét, Anthony David, and Raheem DeVaughn: Day 1 Lalah Hathaway, Will Downing, Avery*Sunshine, and Eric Roberson: Day 2
ATLANTA, GA (February 16, 2018) The annual festival which drew over 10,000 music lovers the first two years will, once again, take place in Atlanta, GA on the scenic grounds of Wolf Creek Amphitheater. Twelve-time Grammy-nominated songstress, Ledisi and Five-time Grammy Award-Winning artist, Lalah Hathaway will headline this highly anticipated Memorial Day weekend event. On day one, the celebrated R&B recording artist,…
Premiere: GStampz releases new poetic freestyle “Symbols”
“We often see our life through the perception of symbols.” – Gstampz GStampz continues to bring poetry to life with beautiful lyrical content coupled with an awesome array of dope beats. During the month of January, he successfully reintroduced himself to the world with the premiere of his freestyle song entitled “If I Could Meet…
I sometimes get these moments: Personal Piece
“I already know that I must accept my differences, not as an ailment [as suggested by others], but instead to embrace that, though I am different with many layers, my diversity and uniqueness is not something to be ashamed of. Rather, it is something that I should cling to as it is and has always…
