Now Playing: Matrix & Futurebound - Happy Alone ft. V Bozeman

Beautiful and Super Talented: V.Bozeman aka Veronika Bozeman

Need To Hear: Josephine Oniyama

Looking for something worth listening to instead of whats on the radio these days? Something original? Well, let me introduce you to Manchester, England based singer Josephine Oniyama. Josephine is not a "Pop Tart" as are most of the singers out there today, she sings from the soul and that's what we need to hear more of these days. Josephine's new album "Portrait" will be released on 16 Oct 12 on iTunes and amazon.com, singles are available now.

What we need more of are lyrics with a message, with feeling and song along with beautiful music. Hopefully this beautiful woman won't get obscured by the over hyped singers out today who don't have any real talent, but just the right look and a gimmick.

Josephine Oniyama is a beautiful Afrolista.

To learn about Josephine Oniyama click here and here. Follow her on You Tube.





Photos: Josephine Oniyama

One To Watch: Singer Grace Lamarr aka Grace McKeown

Newcomer Grace Lamarr
The British are coming again and I mean literally when it pertains to music, even though it is nothing new because singers from the U.K. have always rocked these shores with their great music and style. Being that America's taste in music is just as diverse as it's people, the U.K. is exporting an influx of new artists to peak our interest.

Here's Grace for the most recent issue of Net-A-Porter Magazine.

Grace Lamarr isn't signed to a label just yet, but she's already attracted the attention of the influential fashion set who often introduce us to what's new and what's now and she'll soon be "It." Even though Adele has been one of the most recent successful artists to come out of the U.K., she isn't the first and nor will she be the last and I hate when many of these up-and-coming artist are labeled with the next "Adele" caption.  Just let them be who they are and live up to their own sound and standards and not those of Adele or even those of the late Amy Winehouse.

Her sound is uniquely her own and it reminds me of Ella Fitzgerald in it's clarity and carriage. Whoever signs her please don't destroy her by attempting to box her in as the next anybody and using sex to sell her music because when a woman has a voice just as beautiful as hers then that should be enough. No wonder why American record sales are down in the dumps...everyone is a clone of someone else. Please don't touch her magnificent coils!


"When you don't look like everyone else, you don't sound like them either."


Check out her Facebook page for new updates.

Need To Hear:Thee Satisfaction-"Queens"

Now Paying: Thee Satisfaction. Loving this group to the fullest! Writer and revolutionary, dream hampton produced this super cool video in a live visual of artist Mickalene Thomas' work. I'm buying their album just as soon as I finish this.

Spotted: Singer Liaine La Havas In the MARCH 2012 Issue of ELLE UK

Here's another one that I spotted while at the bookstore yesterday in a one page editorial for the March issue of ELLE UK, the lovely and talented Liane La Havas.

What's Haute Now: Singer Karyn White!!!

The Music Gods must be listening to our weary ears because I found out this morning that one my favorites, the beautiful Miss Karyn White will be returning back to the airways after an 18 year hiatus! Hallelujah and Amen!

Karyn's latest CD will be titled "Carpe Diem" and I can say it will definitely sieze the airways because they have been hijacked with noise. The better singers don't get played, they only get ignored!

Check out her latest video below:


Follow Karyn White on FACEBOOK for future release dates and concerts.

Photos:The Boudoir Divas/Karyn White Music

Le Look Du Jour: Esperanza Spalding At the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards

The super talented and beautiful Esperanza Spalding hits the GRAMMY'S red carpet.

Elle Varner pour ELLE Magazine

Sometimes I get lost in the magazine aisles for hours and when I spotted this photo of newcomer, Elle Varner in the latest issue of Elle Magazine, I couldn't wait to post it for all of her fans to see. Elle is certainly becoming one artist to watch.


Photo: ELLE Magazine

Need To Hear: Elle Varner

I'd like to thank fab daughter number three for introducing me to the musical sounds of new comer Elle Varner. Elle is that breath of fresh air that we all need to hear. Check her out here and here.

Need To Hear: Frank Ocean

Singer-Frank Ocean

While in NOLA for the EMF I kept hearing this song titled 'Novacane' while listening to the radio and I just had to learn more about this new artist named Frank Ocean because our radio has yet to play his music. I think you'll like him, this dude is just that good.

 Ree$e - We All Try [Frank Ocean] by GoBennyGo

 15-frank ocean-simply by Spa_Water

 Frank Ocean - Novacane by Lost In The Sound

A Fashionable Life: ESTELLE

London born singer, Estelle is having an incredible year thus far with a new single being released and a new album that will be dropping sometime this year, she's been busier than ever. What I and I'm sure many others have been noticing is her ever evolving style. 

The London girl-about-town has been seen in all the right places looking chic and sophisticated as ever, nothing about her look says contrived and I love that about her. It doesn't matter whether she's rocking bold platforms or the latest trends in statement making pops of color, Estelle's style is simple with a playful femininity. She's been serving it up big time on the red carpet on both coasts. To find out the latest news about Estelle, click here.

What I Wore: Jill Scott for The New York Times

Jill of all trades, Jill Scott as she strikes a pose for the latest copy of the New York Times's style section.

Photo: Kirsten Luce

What's Haute Now: Ledisi's "Pieces of Me"

Ledisi release her latest album "Pieces of Me" today. I've been a fan of hers for a while and this song shows her vocal range even more. If real music is what you're looking for then Ledisi is the songtress for you.

 Pieces of Me by ledisi 

New Music:The Floacist - Keep It Going (ft. Raheem DeVaughn)

One of the best CD's of the year that the masses are sleeping on.

Who's Got Style: Lindiwe Suttle

For those of us who truly love women from all walks of life, especially those who put the 'S' in style, one can add Lindiwe Suttle to the mix. I've been a fan of her Mom's ever since I first saw her on an episode of Oprah, so we know where she gets her sense of style from and Lindiwe is a beautiful style icon in her own right. Lindiwe has the basic elements of real style: intelligence, charisma, talent, an array of impressive accomplishments and to top it all off, total individuality. Lindiwe is also the face of Woolworth's beauty campaign, "Come Together."  Lindiwe, like other stylish women around the world are proving to be the embodiment of international style worth taking notes from. Check out her latest video from her new CD, "Man Made Moon." To learn more about this fabulous woman, click here.




Photos: ELLE South Africa/Woolworth's

Need To Hear: Imany Mladjao

If her face looks familiar, it could be that you've seen her on the pages of Essence magazine and in other publications. Imany Mladjao is a Paris-based former Ford fashion model from the Comoros Islands who brings her own beautiful blend of blues, rock and soul to the airwaves. Lovely voice from a lovely woman.



Check her out for more info at: 
http://www.imanymusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/imanyeasy

Need To Hear: Les Nubians"Afrodance"

                                                                        AFRODANCE!

"Former "Top Model" Julie Woodson"

"Former "Songstress and Activist, Jean Pace"

I'm been doing the "Afrodance" for a very long time and it's nothing but a straight out love affair with who I am.



Be sure to get your copy of Les Nubians' latest CD, Nü Revolution.

JILLY FROM PHILLY AKA JILL SCOTT IS BACK TO SERENADE US!

Jill Scott on the set of her latest video.The three-time Grammy-winning singer/actress is shooting the music video for the new single "Shame" off her upcoming fourth album, "The Light Of The Sun." The new album is set to release later this year. Read the rest here.

Need To Hear: Timothy Bloom and V. Bozeman

You'd have to be living under a rock and not hear about this song that's burning up the airways and You Tube by composer, producer and now R&B star, Timothy Bloom featuring singer and a star in her own right, V. Bozeman. Til the End of Time is a love song to the fifth power which has created it's own controversy because some folks get a little uncomfortable when they see two naked brown bodies displayed for all the world to see. Beautiful song and two beautiful people, gotta love this!

New Music Raphael Saadiq - Good Man

I'm been really digging Raphael Saadiq's '60s vibe in his music lately. This video for Good Man is deep!