Last week I shared Chance the Rapper's latest mixtape with y'all and I'm back this week to share another project he was featured on. This album is new to me, but it was actually released last Fall. The album itself is a fusion of hip-hop and jazz, two of my favorite genres, and is full of new artists as well as veterans. I love hearing live instruments on a track, and that's something that isn't done a lot now. Between Pro-Tools and ... Read the Post...
At the Beach
This holiday weekend couldn't come at a better time. I'm heading out of town with some friends and plan on working on my tan and trying to keep the sand out of my hair. I hope all of y'all enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. May you eat delicious food, drink cooling beverages and remember to thank a veteran for their service. Being the daughter, niece, cousin and sister of servicemen and women I'm constantly reminded of the sacrifice ... Read the Post...
Namaste: The Time I Went to a Flow Yoga Class
I mentioned this on Monday, but I wanted to go a bit more in depth about my yoga experience with y'all. Before Sunday I hadn't been to a class in years so it was like I was new to it. I met up with one of my co-workers at YogaOne in the Heights for and early morning flow class. Lauren was the instructor and was the sweetest ever. She helped me set up before class and encouraged me to take things at my own pace. She told ... Read the Post...
Tuneage Tuesday: Coloring Book
I know that I touched on this mixtape last Friday, but it honestly deserves it's own post. I feel like I've become a bit of a bandwagon fan for Chance the Rapper. I've heard him on other people's songs (ie Kehlani's "The Way", Bieber's "Confident" and BJ the Chicago Kid's "Church") and liked his verses but I never really just sought out any of his music. All of that changed last week when I listened to his new mixtape, Coloring ... Read the Post...