As an aficionado of R&B music in the 1990's, I was a fan of Missy Elliott before most people knew who she was. She was a member of the singing group, Sista, who promised to be the female answer to Jodeci. In 1994, their single "Brand New" was released and I played that song so… Continue reading My #WCW – Missy Elliott
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My Song for the Summer – Lana Del Rey’s “Doin’ Time”
Image Credit: Amazon.com Almost every summer, there is a song that I play on repeat. I already found that song for this year and it is Lana Del Rey's "Doin' Time," which is a remake of the Sublime song from 1996. The way you can tell that this is an awesome remake is that it… Continue reading My Song for the Summer – Lana Del Rey’s “Doin’ Time”
My #WCW, Tina Turner
In the 1980's, there were few images more iconic than Tina Turner strutting down the street in her music video for “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” She was the picture of confidence. This moment was her comeback. She walked away from her divorce from her abusive husband with nothing more than her name. She… Continue reading My #WCW, Tina Turner
Dolores O’Riordan
Like most music fans today, I was surprised and saddened by the sudden death of Dolores O'Riordan. When I think of the 1990's, I think of The Cranberries. I didn't have cable (or MTV) when The Cranberries released their first album, but I remember seeing them featured in several magazines. Dolores' blonde pixie cut and baby… Continue reading Dolores O’Riordan
3 Reasons I Adore Bruno Mars
I don't why I have been so shy about writing this post, but I saw Bruno Mars in concert at the end of September. I have been a fan of his since I first heard him sing. Seeing him live, however, has brought me to a new level of fan-girling. (I didn't scream out loud… Continue reading 3 Reasons I Adore Bruno Mars
Dimples and Grins 