Thursday, August 21, 2014

SWV Reunited (Could this be the end of Sisters With Voices???)



Last nigh'ts episode of SWV Reunited was one of my favorite episodes so far. I mean the ladies had me tearing up a little bit! Coko, LeLee and Taj sat down in musicians therapy and things got very emotional.  Usually when the ladies come together you can expect drama, but the drama during the session was more emotional and healing than anything.  The sisters opened up about their past and some of the things they went through in their child hoods that made them the women they are today.




The chemistry and the love between SWV is undeniable.  It has been over 20 years since the group was formed.  Although they have spent many of those years apart to live their own lives it seems that they were never finished with each other.  I say that to say the ladies haven't communicated well and therefore never really resolved underlying issues they have.  



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Coko is the lead singer of the group, and sometimes the ultimate DIVA!  She has  earned the title with her power house vocals and her commanding presence on and off of the stage.  Last night she discussed her mother's relationship with a man when she was a child.  She said that her mother dated the man for years and out of no where he left and got engaged to another wchildhood and being molested   This caused Coko's mother to go into a depression and want to commit suicide bringing Coko along with her.  Thank God that did not happen!! It did, however male trust an issue for Coko which is why she doesn't let people in.






LeLee is the wild child of the group.  She loves to have fun and can be very explicit at times.  She is the mother of two and she has two grandchildren.
Lelee opened up about her childhood.  She was molested as a kid.  That is what she feels made her become very promiscuous at a young age.  Lelee longed for the love of a male figure so she looked for it in a lot of different men.    







Taj is what I like to call the sensitive one.  She carries a strong exterior, but is really soft on the inside.  She has always been looked at as the one who had it all together even when she was falling apart.  She cried as Coko consoled her.  She told the ladies that she was broken and she was going through A lot during the early days



The highlight of Last nights episode was the ladies taking a trip down memory lane to visit their old homes in New York.  Each one took us to their childhood homes and shared stories about how they met.  They even ran into some old friends!  The ladies of SWV still have a lot to work through, but it is good to see that they are working on their issues.  Hopefully we can expect another album from them sooner than later!!





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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Antonique Smith covers "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith!





Antonique Smith is a professional singer/actress.  She gained small fame for her roll as Faith Evans in the Biggie Smalls bio pic 'Notorious'  Antonique acted alongside Gabourey Sidibe in the indie film 'Yelling to the Sky' (2011)  The talented artist also starred in the musical RENT on Broadway!  Here is her cove of Sam Smith's 'Stay with me' Click the above link and  ENJOY!

Love and Hip Hop Atlanta (Must the show go on???????????)

The season finale of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta...I watched it BUT I wish I didn't.  This show has gotten so ridiculous and unnatural that a b**** with a lace front and false eye lashes couldn't even take it!  I mean when is the reality going to come into "reality tv?"






This show should receive an award for best scripted reality series EVER!!! Mona honey you have to do better.  We have Stevie J and Benzino with their fake beef.  Come on now these dudes are supposed to be best friends and your telling me Zino didn't know Stevie smashed Althea before the show????? Puh Leez!  They all have their story lines together before they film, which leads me to my other point.  Althea and Benzino's relationship can't possibly be real.  I'm not buying it.  You marrying a chick that you knew was smashing the homies, and you pretended not to know for the cameras!!! Naw Dog... you don't love that girl like that.  QUIT PLAYING!


Scrappy and Momma Dee...
That's all I have to say about that!

Erica, and Karlie Redd have clearly not been getting any love in the "love" department.  These chicks too busy in everybody else's business to have some of their own.  Erica's story line fell in the gutter when she broke up witj the broke model dude. (can't remember his name and she should TRY HER BEST to forget it!  Karli tried to play it up like she left Joc, but it was evident that he was playing her to the left the entire time.  I guess she'll be shopping around for her next meal ticket.  Word on the street though, is that she is dating an athlete.  Not sure how true it is, but what ever works for her I guess.

Rasheeda and Kurt...
Nuff said smh

Wacka and Tammi congrats on your marriage.  The love seems real and I hope you to can be an example that love and hip hop isn't all ratchet!  BUT WE KNOW IT IS! lol






Miss Joseline Hernandez was in her bag last night!!! She done poured out the tears again for her a** hole of a husband!  She aired his dirty laundry about him taking things away from her when he get's mad.  Typical father daughter s****!  Why should any grown woman be able to say my "man hid my Chanel bags in his safe because he was pissed at me?"  Stevie clearly doesn't respect Joseline as a woman, and she is clearly looking for a father figure in old man Stevie.  I'm not judging.  I'm just saying what I see!

Mimi Mimi Mimi! Damn I had to say it 3 times smh!  Girl you may have fooled the rest of America, but you are sure not fooling me!!! NIKKO LEAKED THE TAPE and you were aware of every bit of the mess!!  I will give kudos to Nikko though.  He is an amazing actor.  He continuously allowed you to blame him and pretend not to know what was going on.  I guess it's easy to do that once he used you for all he thinks you are worth.  Mimi, girl, you are worth so much more than that, and hopefully you will see that one day!

I'm not going to go on because I'm sure I will have sooooooooooooo much more to say once the reunion airs!  So stay tuned my good people.  Remember to be blessed and always be a blessing!  Thanks for reading and remember to follow me on social media. (links below)




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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Fifth Harmony - BO$$ (BOSS)

2012 X Factor winners Fifth Harmony debut their latest video Bo$$.  These young ladies were put together as a group by Simon Cowell after audtioning individually for the show.  Almost 2 years later they are still working hard and are one of Americas leading girl groups today!  They are often compared to Danity Kane, and are living up to the comparison.  If you have not heard of Fifth Harmony check out their video NOW!!!







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Thursday, July 24, 2014

R&B Divas LA (Divas have egos too?)

So episode 2...




It seems the Diva's are coming into this season with some hesitation on everyone's part.  After all last season clearly put the girls to the test.  With two new girls replacing two former girls, could the shad simmer down? Or will it escalate all together?

Lil Mo has opened up about her relationship with her ex husband and decided to share on this episode.  She is going through a divorce and it is not only affecting her, but her children as well.  Mo has never been shy about expressing her self.  (FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM  @TheLilMoShow  TO BE ENTERTAINED!!!!) Ok back to it.  So when it came to her discussing it with her young children I was kind of puzzled at why they were all afraid to communicate with each other on the matter.  Kids usually keep quiet because they are confused and don't understand what is goin on.   Mo's kids, however, seem to be aware and concerned.  They also are showing that they are very protective of their mother, which most children are.  It is always good when the reality show can show real things and portray them in a positive light.  I am glad Mo allows her children to be a part of the show for that reason!

Claudette seems to have let her guard down a little more this season.  She is stepping up and trying to get some things going for herself and the girls as well.  She still seems to be on edge tho because she is in fear of anything happening like it did last season.  EVERYONE WHO WATCHED SEASON 1 knows what I am talking about.  But it is good to see her coming out of her shell!


Chante Chante Chante
Giiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllllllllllllll I'm feeling a lil shady moment coming from Ms Chante Moore yall!  She of all people should know what it feels like to be played and taken advantage of my one of the Divas!  Wouldn't it have been a lot smarter of her to evaluate her approach to inviting the women to sing on her song than to just invite them to the study without a full understanding of what was going on.  Sounds like trickery to me.  Tsk tsk tsk.  Chante dissappointed me this episode.  What about you guys??  

I think that the ladies were right for feeling thrown off by what was going on in the studio.  I also think that they should not have to sing background at this point in their careers.  BUT I do think they should make exceptions when it has something to do with a project for a Diva on the show.  They are all supposed to be coming together to help each other out.  At least that was my understanding of this entire series.
Chante's whole approach was just off which made for an unnecessary awkward situation.  The Diva's were biting their tongues and borderline speaking up.  Then there were their childish moments when they wouldn't even make eye contact with Chante after recording their parts of the song.  They added to the awkwardness by being childish which forced Chante to end the session early.

It's funny to me how the ladies on these shows need the shows to help their careers, but when it comes down to it they all seem to have the biggest egos in the world.  

Whatever the case I think these are all some of the most talented women in the industry who should stick together and continue to build each other up.  If you are in it for the drama and the ratings then your career and your gift will suffer.  I wish that these ladies would use these platforms wisely and grow!!! Grow together so that R&B music will continue to grasp us and keep us listening.  We want that good music.  The music that comes from the SOUL.  So Divas think about that when you join these shows, but don't forget to keep us entertained *wink*  

I appreciate everyone for taking the time out to read and if you would like to discuss this topic further OF COURSE YOU CAN COMMENT!  Until later ...



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ATLANTA exes





First there were the HOLLYWOOD exes...

Now VH1 presents you all with ATLANTA exes.  Is anyone excited for this show?? I am more intrigued than anything.  I follow Hollywood exes and it was interesting to hear from the ex wives of superstars and hear about their relationships and how they felt being with a super famous husband. We got a lot of heartfelt stories from the women of Hollywood.  They have all been separated from their men for a number of years and most of them have remained co-parents to their children.   

Well the Atlanta Ladies are all more recently separated from their men so these stories will  probably stir up more emotion and also may cause the men to talk!!! We have here The ex wife of Usher,Tameka Raymond. Ne-Yo's ex fiancĂ©e, Monyetta Shaw is cast.  Christina Johnson the ex wife of CeeLo Green.  Kevin Hart's ex wife Torrei Hart joins the cast as well as Sheree Buchanan, Ray Buchanan's ex.  All of the ladies aren't very well known, but when it comes to their men EVERYBODY KNOWS! 


Secrets will be revealed, and I'm sure some lies will be told.  Either way this show seems like it's about to get juicy!!!  What do you guys think???? I guess we will have to tune in to  Atlanta exes premieres August 18, 2014 on VH1!