posted by Debra on September 24, 2006
I was visiting a friend earlier today who played the Idlewild soundtrack for me and to my surprise several of the songs had a Sista on them who totally blew me away.I discovered the singer was Janelle Monae and as soon as I got home I Googled her.Listen to her song with Big Boi titled “Call the Law” ((You can hear the track on Janelle’s My Space page.)) and you will see why I instantly fell in love with her.You can also check out the article below I found posted about her on Vibe’s website.
It might be an understatement to say that Janelle Monáe Robinson is quirky. She’s been known to rock her customary beret and Uggs in the middle of a summer blaze. And you might be overreacting if you say she’s unpatriotic (“I really want to move to France. There’s something about their cul- ture that seems so free”). But one thing is certain: This 19-year-old singer/songwriter marches to the beat of her own drum. “I’m an advocate of leading by example and taking risks,” says Monáe from a sofa inside the Purple Ribbon Entertainment studios. “I have a hard time boxing myself in.”
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posted by Sista on September 22, 2006
Jermaine Dupri celebrated his birthday last night and the celebs came out in force to help him turn the 3-4 in style.From Sanaa Lathan to Isaiah Washington, Brown Sistas and Brothas were there to represent for one of ATL’s finsest homegrown talents.
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posted by Debra on September 21, 2006
posted by Debra on September 21, 2006
posted by Debra on September 20, 2006
posted by Sista on September 19, 2006
If you are looking for the download link you won’t find it here.What you will find though are pics from the inside booklet scanned by a Japanese Janet fan as 20 Y.O has already been released over there.Enjoy the pics and download the album legally off of iTunes or just wait until next Tuesday when it is officially released in the United States.
(Listen to 20 Y.O @ BET.com)



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posted by Debra on September 19, 2006
posted by Debra on September 19, 2006
posted by Debra on September 19, 2006
Former “All of Us” regular Elise Neal says her sexy all-girl singing/dance troupe, Assorted Flavors, has begun to open other doors for her. “I love producing, and I put these girls together and choreographed a lot of the numbers we do,” says Neal. “I’m hoping this will lead to producing other stage shows as well as film. I just got asked to direct a video.”
Neal says she’s lined up some impressive producers for the debut album on which Assorted Flavors is working. For instance, “I’ve got Mike City, who worked with Brandy and Kwame, who has written for Will Smith and Lloyd Banks.” She says the album will be a mix of hip-hop and r&b. “Our sound is edgier than standard r&b groups — and more ’street.’
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