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This past week, the amazing producer/singer/rapper/visionary Pharrell Williams celebrated his 40th Birthday. One may find it difficult to believe his true age, seeing that he still looks as fresh-faced as a college kid. His extensive musical catalog expands over two decades, and includes everyone from the great Prince and R&B group SWV, to newcomers like Pac Div and Kendrick Lamar. [...]
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Media Makers
Q&A with Joel Dos Reis Viegas: Creator of “Urbance”
Don’t let the name fool you, Joel Dos Reis Viegas is très French, as evidenced by the way hip hop as “eep op” and agency as “ahjensee.” And he’s the brains behind the new animation concept, Urbance. It hasn’t graced your screens yet, but there are already blogs dedicated to the cartoon and the Facebook fan page has more than [...]
Media Makers
Going Home: Interview With Film Director Alan Mehanna
Alan Mehanna is the type of character that you don’t forget. He’s loud about everything he loves and talks about it with the sort of passion that goes un- witnessed everywhere except for in political rally’s and fundraisers. He uses his hands and his eyes budge out and he shows his giant white teeth, sharp like a canine; he’s ridiculously [...]
Media Makers
YouTube’s Top 5 Cup Songs: Random Right?
Give Anna Kendrick a cup and a movie and she’ll inspire a new internet sensation. Ever since Pitch Perfect made it to the big screen, the cup song dethroned cat videos (at least for a little while) and has taken over YouTube. Pitch Perfect fans post videos of themselves singing “Miss Me When I’m Gone” by Lulu and the Lampshades while [...]
Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week: Dion Burton
Name: Dionysius “Dion” Burton Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida Age: 25 Favorite quote: “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams What are you starved for? Creativity Describe your work in one sentence “The culmination of creativity, technical prowess and an appreciation for beauty.” How about in one word? Opulent You’re in a drug deal gone wrong, and its about to get real [...]
Music
The Curious Case of Pharrell Williams
This past week, the amazing producer/singer/rapper/visionary Pharrell Williams celebrated his 40th Birthday. One may find it difficult to believe his true age, seeing that he still looks as fresh-faced as a college kid. His extensive musical catalog expands over two decades, and includes everyone from the great Prince and R&B group SWV, to newcomers like Pac Div and Kendrick Lamar. [...]
Style
Punching Our Way into Springgg
After browsing through lookbook after lookbook, it looks like the only rule for Spring 2013 is that there is no rule. Seriously. We might as well head back to the ‘90s and take fashion advice from high schoolers like 10 Things I Hate About You’s Bianca with her two-piece prom dress. And I’m only half kidding because platform shoes are [...]
Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week: Yohamna Solange
Name: Yohamna Solange Hometown: I was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. My Hometown is Tampa. Age: I’m 20 years old Favorite quote: My favorite quote is “Live life to the fullest, and never hold back because Tomorrow’s never promised.” Describe your music in one word. My music in one word would be “Epic” You’re in a drug deal gone [...]
Media Makers
The Return of the Therapist
You probably remember this show from the previous list of Black Web Series Celebrating Black Love. Well if you enjoyed it make sure you take a look at the trailer for the Second Season.
Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week: Sekaya Harris
Name: Sekaya Harris Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Age: 20 Favorite quote: “What does Webster say about Soul” – Gil Scott Heron “You must not feel persecuted and examined. Liberate yourself from the idea that others are watching you” – Russel Brand What are you STARVED for? Life really. To see what life brings me next. who life will bring me next. The unpredictability [...]
Artist of the Week
Artist of the Week: Mister Incog
Name: Mister Incog Hometown: Born In Newark,NJ … Raised In Tampa, FL Age: 22 Favorite quote: “I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me” What are you STARVED for? Right Now I’m Starving For A Spicy McChicken Them Thangs Be Bussin lol but For real… In Music, I’m Starved To Be Heard At The Moment, As A Producer and As [...]
Food
Oreo Lovers Unite! Three Amazing Oreo Recipes
Can’t get enough of that chocolaty goodness? Yeah, neither can we. So out of the goodness in our hearts we’re giving you three awesome Oreo Cookie recipes to satisfy your chocolate desires. You’re welcome. Oreo Rice Krispies Ingredients: 6 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal 20 regular Oreos 5 cups of mini marshmallows 3 Tbsp. of butter Directions: 1. Spray a 9×13 [...]
Music
Starved’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: Anti-Valentine’s Day Playlist
After watching each Disney princess meet her prince charming and having re-watching Noah and Allie’s kiss-in-the-rain scene to the point where the DVD now skips a bit, it’s not hard to understand why Valentine’s Day tends to get some people down. But, let’s try and be positive and I promise I won’t even think about listening to my aptly named [...]
