Yara Shahidi spreading her black girl magic to Harvard

            I saw this cover and the photos I thought wow she’s come such a long way does anyone remember she was a child actress actually and is on the way to Harvard University. She decided to take a year off for herself to enjoy her job at one of ABC’s most popular family series, “Blackish” where she plays oldest daughter, Zoey Johnson I love the character especially the fact that they are making more young women see themselves. They see themselves in a light where they can empower themselves, feel confident, and are prepared to enter college.  Now her real life is imitating her "artistic life" she will begin the role of going back to college and apply to Ivy-league universities and colleges. It’s pretty incredible.

She inspired me actually when I heard about her decision to make sure first to focus on work and then she would take some time before attending college you could hear the commitment and how much she loves her craft and being an actress. This young lady started out in the film playing Eddie Murphy’s "Imagine That" young daughter in the film , "The First Family", and now she is off to Harvard. It made me realize the sacrifice, the hustle, and time management because for actresses non-union and union meaning that they have and can obtain a SAG card they are on set for about 16-20 hours per shoot. It also depends on the filming of a movie, how long a scene can be captured, produced, and if there may be any takes that have to be replicated and reshot again too. You have to multitask between working for a television show like “Blackish” and also manage your time to study and prepare to enter in college.

 I heard about her story it made me inspired she's not only an actress but also is an activist as well. Young women already have surpassed their male counterparts (Sorry boys not trying to disrespect you all but this is about empowerment for girls and teens to go to school and stay in school as well)

When I heard about her entering college and especially one of the Ivys it was huge news to hear. 

I loved hearing this story she’s already an incredible talented young lady and to hear that she along with many other African American women are adding more diversity to the campus is a great achievement within itself. This is a big deal and I love Essence magazine. Especially when they give our favorite actresses, singers, and public figures the royal five star treatment for their well known gorgeous covers. I loved the styling and photos were a great way to showcase her in this April edition.

So for all of the young women out there who are preparing to finish their senior year in junior high, high school, undergraduate year, or graduate school this year my hats are all off to you. Whether you are attending a prestigious Ivy League college or even online classes, whichever degree you are obtaining all of these brown, beige faces of all shades my hats are off to you.

Make sure you all watch Blackish before the season ends this spring and check out Yara’s spin-off, Grownish which is on the Freeform Network. For more information on Grownish and Blackish visit http://www.go.abc.com

Aaliyah Mac Collection Debuts this June 2018

She’s one of my biggest influences growing up this shy, cool reserved, born Brooklynite, and Detroit native, Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an incredible entertainer, actress, dancer, and her legacy continues on with the MAC Cosmetics collection to debut this June. It has been a project in the making for a long time, first Selena Quintanilla the Tejano Mexican singer her collection debuted and fans were like “Wait a minute if she gets one then what about Aaliyah?” They actually got out there and fought hard to get her collections made and pushed almost about to cause a petition to get it made.

So it seems behind the scenes Aaliyah’s family agreed with this and was excited about making this happen for their talented daughter. If she were still here this probably would have happen anyway. So now that her collection arrives it will come in cool futuristic Burgundy packaging she gets her own shade and color of lipstick as well.

I have to hand it to her because Aaliyah’s make up artists and team kept her on point for every photo shoot, music video, movie, promotion event, and award show. You saw her make up was flawless, and absolutely gorgeous. One thing you will notice on her third self-titled album, “Aaliyah” her look was very modern, futuristic contemporary. There were no bright neon colors it was a lot of cool deep reds, bright oranges, mauves, burgundy colors, nude colors. They matched her wardrobe and costumes while performing and also suited her 

MAC Collection debuts June 2018 

cafe au lait complexion, her style, and her classy essence. Remember her videos like, “We need a resolution”, “I miss you” video, “Try Again” you will see her most flawless make up looks.

I am sure with this new collection coming out everyone especially a lot of hip hop and R&B fans will be running to every MAC Store around the country to buy her collection. Get ready MAC Cosmetics sales team cause you’re about to see sell outs in a big way this summer. I have seen so many collections and love doing these stories cause on a personal level my mom and I we have both been fans I think since the late 90s /early 2000s. I became more interested in MAC as I have learned to switch up my look, especially during the spring/summer and fall/winter months your skin tone changes a lot on the East Coast so you have to look for make up that suits your complexion and regimen too.

For more information to the MAC Cosmetic fans visit http://www.maccosmetics.com on the new collections and new make up looks. Stay tuned it debuts June 20, 2018 

The Road to Graduate School….

 

Love this picture because it reminds me of  just chillin' at home keeping my head buried in books lol ☺

I decided after I graduated in June of 2010 from Hunter College I always thought about getting my graduate degree but the timing was really not right back then because I needed to work and plus life was getting in the way as well. The economy was different too eight years ago so for me jumping right back in the academic school world I am glad I took time off during that period to just travel, work different jobs, odd jobs, blogging, writing, live see the world, meet new people.

So for eight years out of college it was a long journey but it’s not that hard though we are constantly learning always. The thing that probably changed the most for me was stepping from the workforce and corporate world back into school. It’s a long process and it takes a lot to get there. So for now the one thing that is toughest part is probably studying for the GRE Exam. I have taken many exams over the years but this means a lot to me because it will change your life and this decides if you can handle graduate college work. I started preparing in October there were a few distractions, but I am getting better at preparing though.

College life in the earlier years (2004-2010) was a challenge for me but because I was studying what I love and what I am passionate about it made it easy, I was proud and honored to learn more and take it seriously. Some of my classes I would love to take now because I have had so much exposure and opportunities I would probably feel more confident now. I have done 4 internships and I already told you all about my career experience too. For me I really had to learn about time management, balancing work, going to class, and making sure all of my homework, projects, studying, and building relationships would help too. See when you’re studying for your bachelors you are learning about what it will take to survive in the workforce: time management, arriving to work on time, handling yourself in an office environment, and learning the skills you will need to make it on your own. Now graduate school is different you are learning how to apply everything all together, networking, building relationships, and to perfect your craft too. For me I had to learn how to network, I can say networking for me I hope I will get better, because now that I have more skills it will help me in the future. I am excited though for this next chapter it’s only two years but this makes me really excited because it will change my life.

This is my last time to really enjoy myself in graduate school and college before I take on the next chapter which will be….wife to my future husband, mother to my future children, maybe published writer, business woman/owner, my role as daughter, family member, friend everything will be expanded and I will be able to say I am graduate with my masters degree, I own a home/rent an apartment in my own name, I have a car that’s my own, I am paying my own insurance (Don’t look at these things like burden or financial burdens these are privileges that can change your life). These are privileges that can take you a long way in your life too. I am looking at the future with a bigger vision and I realize remember at the end of the day it's for the next generation. 

I am excited for the journey ahead and no matter what happens God and I we both know what is best for me and what would make me feel fulfilled, bring me closer to my dreams, and my goals too. I will keep you all updated on the road ahead and I hope that many of you do not give up, don’t allow anyone to stop you from making this achievement happen, and most of all remember you have one life, enjoy it, and make it the best ever for yourself. I have been applying to schools, getting prepared, and whatever happens I am excited to see where I will end up next. 

How to survive when twists and turns come in the Job Market

How to survive twists and unexpected turns in the job market....

Just wanted to document this story it's been a crazy, hectic, and enlightening 3 months it was well worth it to be home, to focus on the future,  and had a lot to reflect on and realize everything really is a journey, it's all cyclical, and has a deeper meaning and purpose even when it comes to our careers. How you start something and how you finish something has a really powerful meaning. 

I have been home about 3 months since I had my last temporary assignment in January. As some of my readers know I went through one of the most toughest and enriching experiences anyone can go through when you’re young, trying to be professional, and find the best job /career for yourself. I left one of my temporary assignments because I was not satisfied with that job I had gone from filet mignon to rump roast in a matter of less than 10 months. I didn’t want to settle I had worked for a company for nine years for one of my staffing agencies Kelly Services and I had a variety of many different assignments and jobs all over New York City. In no way am not grateful for those jobs but I realized after my last permanent job and that experience I wanted way more for myself. I learned about the true word of wealth and worth. So let me tell you a little about being a temp and working around New York City 

I was grateful for those opportunities I had a chance to work in the Wall Street/Financial District right on Broadway where my initial temporary assignment started and I had a chance to work my last job there as well. It was a full circle moment I didn’t realize it until just now but looking back it was actually. I signed with Kelly on 61 Broadway Street in New York. I can say this now because they relocated so it’s ok. When I was a temp I was only 21 years old when I signed I just graduated with my associates degree in Journalism from Bergen Community College and that summer I needed to look for work right away.

I did after persistence and calling them every single day to find a job it worked and I was able to find something that was close to home it was the summer of 2008 and I got my first real temporary job with FINRA working across the street from Century 21 Department Stores an experience I will never forget. I remember walking in my brown strappy kitten sandals, I had on brown plaid Capri pants, and a brown top short sleeve fitted top, smiling and thinking “Girl, you did it! You have a job you have a way to support yourself now and earn money”. Now although I had a summer job and I was working. I still was not quite done with college yet. That experience is a whole different chapter of my life I will tell you all about later it’s a lot I can share. Now having your first real corporate job it transforms you. I remember an old family friend saying to me “Wow Chloe, you look very corporate today” in my pinstripe black suit. Yes I used to be more business like I wanted to make sure I followed the book and rules to the t when it came to me transferring from the college world over into the corporate world.

I did and it nailed me into many different opportunities over the city and I was able to sign with different staffing agencies between 2008-2017.

 I signed with over 8 staffing agencies some of you probably don’t even realize that. I did actually. I signed with Kelly Services first in 2008, I also signed with Jennifer Temps Staffing, Winston Staffing in 2013, Choice Personnel, Fourth Floor Staffing/Career Group, Office Team, and Execu-search. If it wasn’t for these staffing agencies they kept me busy whenever I needed sometime to fill in the gaps. These opportunities allowed me to work in the retail industry at companies like Talbot’s Clothing Store on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, NikeTown, Hudson’s Bay Company, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, and more. I also had the opportunity to do temp jobs and work in the the medical industry in the anesthesiologist department at New York Hospital Queens in Flushing, Queens in the billing and coding section, Albert Einstein Medical College/Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY , Water’s Edge restaurant. Insurance companies: Great American Insurance Company and Guardian Life Insurance Company.

 Also working for advertising companies: Place IQ, Food companies, Banza, LLC, Construction companies Omnibuild, Empire Core Construction, all of these companies allowed me to step inside and provide administrative support, retail support, human resources support, and more to them. I cannot forget the odd jobs I had too I worked as a phone interviewer for about five months, office assistant for Bob’s Discount Furniture, and sales associate at Macy’s Department Stores. All of these jobs have taken me to places I never even imagined and have provided me with knowledge, great work ethic, and even more interests in all of their companies.

So when you lose a job especially one you have worked hard for and have traveled all over New York City for. You’re pretty devastated when you lose your job. I don’t care what anyone says when you’ve worked as a temp for a really long time. There’s something very rewarding when you get to a level that you never saw coming and worked really hard for too. Going from picking up dirt and garbage one temp assignment and then having the opportunity to work in a corporate environment in front of the tallest building in New York City the Freedom Tower in front of the World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial on the 22^nd floor, in a beautiful office, how do you top something like that? Especially when I earned the largest salary of my life I went from $10/hr to making 4x time that in my salary. 

That’s why my pride was hurt because of losing that job. It made me dig deeper on a spiritual level, it made me fight harder physically I got back into the gym, it mentally made me into a warrior and a soldier. Some days you don’t even get out of bed. Yet you have to keep pushing and fighting to find the right job for yourself. You have to find everything that motivates you to keep going every single day. I love photos especially photos of when I was a kid, I am very sentimental and I  love to keep things from  when I was a little girl.  Those things remind me of who I am and where I am going. They keep me pushing so I remember not lose my dreams, my goals, and what I really want for myself as woman, as an African American woman, a person, as someone who believes that all of your dreams can really happen with persistence, time, little bit of luck, and connections you can see things blossom and thrive. So for me losing the job yes I did lose a small piece of myself I think I gained more at the same time and I learned how to rely on myself, those who want to support me, and realized that you have to keep going every single minute no matter what. I learned how to build better relationships professionally and personally at the same time.

After you are laid off the best thing to do is to take a deep breath, relax, take a walk outside, call someone right away,  and remember one very important thing “IT IS ONLY A JOB!” and YOU will LIVE! You will survive this situation and you will bounce back even better. Reevaluate your priorities, concentrate on what makes you happy.  Develop a strong support system you need people around you to keep you going, even if you may not have them there physically with you, calling people up, watching YouTube videos helped me throughout this time, reading on how to be a better professional reading different from The Washington Post, New York Times, and other online articles really helped me a lot, focusing on the positive things that you brought to your jobs, what made you happy, and what kept your previous supervisors and bosses satisfied with your job performance. Also have a plan B always for me I had time to prepare for my exit and leaving. I knew if anything were to come up to be ready because of the lay offs and budget cuts. So I know now always have a back up plan and be ready in case things do not work out. It’s called preparation. Always be ready that’s the key to making sure things will be secure for you, your well being, and life too. So the aftermath does not have to always be so bad you just have to know what you want most and it comes naturally too. I hope all of you no matter which career path you all take in life have a plan and a back up plan too. My back up plan actually really helped me survive and it was to my benefit and helped my family too. So for all of you have a plan B always be ready to survive and handle the experience always with a smile. You may feel indifferent but remember there is a bigger and better opportunity just around the corner I promise you that. 

           

Dunkin Donuts crossing over into the sneaker world

They are delicious some of their food products they serve in Dunkin Donuts they are healthy, sweet, creamy, savory, and colorful. You love their donuts, croissants, breakfast sandwiches, their coffee, but will you also love these colorful and bright

sneakers by Saucony which emulate their pink sweet donuts with the sprinkles on top. I loved these instantly I am a huge Dunkin Donuts supporter and their well known slogan “America Runs On Dunkin”. Although I know too much of a good thing you can’t overindulge sometimes on all of their products. You need to moderate what you eat when you go into their stores. It’s ok to treat yourself especially after a hard day at work, or first thing in the morning when you are heading to work to start your day.

            So check out Saucony’s fun and creative sneakers they have already sold out going for a price of $110.00 dollars. They are just what every girly girl wants to sport and wear out when she’s at the gym, Zumba classes, dance class, and every where else too. For more information on your favorite Dunkin Donuts treats visit http://www.dunkindonuts.com and for more information on these fun sneakers visit http://www.saucony.com better move fast I am too because they are selling out like crazy in both women and men’s sizes. So give your feet a fun filled treat with these cool kicks. 

Cardi B still breaking records will debut her first album, "Invasion of Privacy"

This woman needs no introduction you know her stage name , her story, and how she made it to selling out her debut single “Bodak Yellow” last year. She is in high ranking along with Beyonce, Ashanti, and The Beatles to have 5 consecutive hits on the Billboard Hot Hip Hop and R&B charts since it first started in 1958. I am talking about no one other than “Cardi B”. She’s featured on “Motorsport” with her fiancé, Offset, “Bartier Cardi”, “Bodak Yellow”, “No Limit” featuring G Eazy and Nicki Minaj, and “Finesse” featuring hit maker and 2018 multiple Grammy award winner, Bruno Mars is consistently played on all pop and R&B stations in her home state of New York City and the tri-state on the east coast every day.

 

The video for Finesse was genius the song is as memorable as the music video’s concept which is an homage to the 1990s hit television FOX show, Keenan Ivory Wayans’s produced show, “In Living Color”. Cardi B has officially become one of the five top female hip hop artists of all time. She can join a table of hip hop queens, legends, and newcomers like New York natives,  Roxanne Shante, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Lil’Kim, Remy Ma. Belcalis her real name is not slowing down for anyone. Her life and career is going full speed ahead with scheduled dates booked for Coachella this April and she will join Bruno Mars on tour this summer as well in July. She won an I heart radio award where she performed and did an amazing show. So what’s next for Cardi B?

            Her album drops tomorrow!!! She has officially completed, written, produced and is done with her “musical first baby” and the title is genius it reflects where she is now in her career as a break out rap artist, “Invasion of Privacy” will come out tomorrow on April 6, 2018-Friday. I love the title is original the last title I found was perfect was “Reputation” by Taylor Swift there is something that has truth to it for their new albums it reflects where they stand in the media, how the public perception of the both them is reflected as well. There is a ring to “Invasion of Privacy” right think visualize her next videos or when you see her in person. Imagine  paparazzi flying down Rodeo Drive in Hollywood chasing her in $500 dollar Gucci shades, her bloody Louboutins, and pulling up in a Escalade like “You looking for me?” They sure are Cardi B has become the hip hop it chick. The timing for her new album could not be more perfect for the spring , summer, and award summer season shows. I am sure her fans will be dancing, dapping, bouncing, and partying at the cookouts and house parties. So get ready to party with Cardi her album debuts tomorrow! Stay tuned and listen out for dates she’s coming to your city this summer. Watch out for her on SNL this weekend too!

Visit http://www.iamcardib.com

"She is Bethel Jewelry Line"

I have six first cousins on my mother's side of the family from my eldest aunt she has two girls and four boys. I actually have more cousins then than that but my mom's oldest sister has six children who are incredibly talented, smart, and gifted. You know what's funny we all have this business minded gene I didn't realize we had until we became adults. It's such a coincidence and so interesting because we have all wanted to accomplish so many different things but it's all linked to business too.  Now since you all know I love blogging, promoting, and keeping up with what is current. I wanted to share her and her business with all of you to my loyal readers. 

 I have a couple of family members who enjoy it too and also have some businesses they want to establish too. So I figured no better time than now it's spring we are going into summer time. Ladies want to look beautiful this time of year. So why not accessorize your world with my little cousin her name is Noni Golden she's from St. Louis, Missouri and in her early twenties with a bracelet line that is selling out faster than a sale at the apple store. 

She has always had a creative gift she can dance, she sings, and she creates as well. See it's all in our genetics thanks to our grandparents and parents. She has a deep passion for Jesus and has a great head on her shoulders when it comes to having a strong relationship with Christ and God too.

She took her passion, her creative, entrepreneur spirit and created a jewelry line a couple of years ago called, "She is Bethel" you can follow her on Instagram and look for her latest posts as well. Her prices are very affordable and she took the time to design carefully and craft each one of her jewelry pieces that have spiritual messages right next to them. She also designs clothing as well. A skill our grandmother Shirley has as well she used to design clothes for herself, her daughters too when they were growing up too. So you see what I mean it's in the genes. Please support and check out my little cousin's businesses I would greatly appreciate it. I dedicate this song to you sweetie cause you've got it! "Broken Glass" by Rachel Platten encouraging all of these amazing businesswomen of the future to keep striving and going out there to make things happen. 

Visit http://www.sheisbethel.bigcartel.com 

"Changing the image of male entertainers in the media and entertainment industry""

I really have seen a huge change in my favorite artists over the years I know they're people like us just getting by but when you see how they are projecting one image in public and another in private you see something completely different. There's an issue that needs to by addressed.

What happened to our favorite entertainers who sing about love and promote uplifting women in their music? They’re becoming hypocritical with projecting one image when now everything is being unleashed and coming out on the forefront. You all know that old saying “Actions speak louder than words”. Apparently our favorite performers in the pop, R&B, soul, hip hop music industries are now being targeted for making cruel actions against the women who they claim are their “ride or die”, “my main chick”, “my wifey or wife”. It has been on my mind a lot lately cause I guess when you are growing up listening to these artists music it becomes engrained in who you are. Their music grows along with you as you’re growing up too. I remember as a kid seeing my favorite male groups or solo artists on television singing he’s pouring his heart out to this young lady in the video. He is trying to win her heart and he admires her beauty, her personality, and who she is to him. He suggests in his lyrics he wants to take her away to far away places and romance, enchant her and it all sounds like a beautiful fairy tale. He suggests he would do anything to make her happy and he adores her . Except behind closed doors the singer, rapper, or artist is actually just the opposite of what he is projecting in his lyrics.

He is damaging a masterpiece a beautiful piece of artwork. Or in the case of violence being done to the man and woman. You realize that they are attacking one another in their relationship. When did it become more acceptable for society for women and men to see this as the norm? It has been happening for generations and centuries of time. I understand that but it’s never something we should find acceptable and comfortable at all.

As a writer, aspiring journalist, or maybe possible publicist I know how the media works and how important every single’s artist valuable reputation is precious because if you have a poor image and you are okay with defacing women. You better believe that the music and record sales will start to decline, endorsements will be lost, movie scripts cancelled, and your reputation is destroyed. You may end up becoming blacklisted and black balled in the recording industry where you decide you want to throw temper tantrums against females. You better believe that everything you built will come crashing down.

If you do not focus on the positive image, the reputation of yourself. You are human first, yes you are a person still growing and evolving. Yet it’s no excuse to repeatedly put your hands on a woman or anyone of that matter.

Some of you may realize I am not listing names I shouldn’t have to because you already know whom I am talking about. They know who they are and they’re the ones who will have to face consequences when they realize their career is at stake. About 90 percent of women buy R&B, Rap, Soul, Pop, Rock, and Hip Hop albums. If you continue to mistreat your girlfriend, fiancé, wife, or children for that matter disrespectfully. You are going to see that not only is your career, your reputation, your brand, and life on the line. You are will also see there may not be any come back in the future for that matter.

These men need counseling, therapy, and help they need to find a way to deal with their issues. It’s crazy to me how you have a whole entourage of people: your publicist, your manager, your family, friends old and new, and other people on the tour and road with you. At your video screen sessions, at the album listening parties, the award shows, and so on. You don’t realize you are spiraling out of control and do not seek help. Counseling and therapy was made for a reason for people like this who are clearly dealing with issues they need to address. It is sad to me that people who grew up around this behavior they didn’t have a choice at all. They didn’t realize that going to the ultimate source God, going to people to help them through these situations was going to make them a better recording artist and person.

We need to change the way our males see women as not just beautiful creatures to add aesthetics to your video. You need to deal with the fact that they are much more than that. They are there because you are selling an image to the public. At the same time if you are putting your hands on the woman who you love in a loving and affectionate way. The special woman in your life who is giving you her full support and attention you need to give her the same in return. You may need to reevaluate your life and who you really are too.

This issue has been on my mind a lot lately and the more public attention I see. The more news stories that are being sensationalized and glamorized by the media the more unnecessary press singers and artist are receiving. Is this the direction we are heading to get our clients to receive more press drama. Drama that can potentially put someone in the hospital or worse? A recording artist in the past never had to subject themselves to this kind of humiliation. The King of Pop and King of Rock & Roll never had to humiliate and embarrass themselves at this notion to get attention. They didn't destruct against others maliciously or purposely. The both of them worked on their craft and if they were ever targeted it was because of another person's accusations. 

 I was watching OWN’s “Greenleaf” just a few days ago and there is an episode where one of the younger characters is being abused by her boyfriend they are teenagers about 17 on the show. It came up to me and I realized that there was something here 

that this television show really wanted to address. It really is a great show because I love the fact they deal with different issues that are often “swept under the rug”. I have seen people personally in my life that were manipulated, controlled, and verbally abused. It’s one thing and bad enough you want to use words against each other to insult the other person. It is a whole other issue to put your hands on someone.  Then here comes real life I hate to see our favorite artists actually condone and find this behavior acceptable. When did this become ok? Why do musicians, rappers, and other entertainers want to shoot themselves in the foot literally? You are damaging yourself in the end. How do we find a way to answer a cry for help?

Women we can guard our emotions, you hide through clothing, hide behind hats, sunglasses, and clothing. Yet at the same time you are covering up physical and emotional scars that can be addressed. Why is it when it becomes public it is too late?

I am not trying to tear down anyone I am trying to uplift these people because I want to see these people thrive, become better versions of themselves, there is so much work to be done in society, so many things we can do in our world, repair fix it, heal it, and make it much better. Why are people looking to hurt those we love including ourselves? How do we change their image so viewers of television, the Internet, social media, listeners on the radio, can see a better versions of women and men within our communities. We need to change our male and female entertainers to not just become entertainers but to heal themselves personally too.

For more information if you know someone who is dealing with any issue I hope you all contact the domestic violence hotline, seek counseling, and look for more information on http://www.purplepursecharm.com Dedicate this song "Warrior" by the woman with the "Voice of Gold", Demi Lovato from her "Tell me you love me" album  to all of the women and men who may be facing or dealing with these kind of situations too. All the best praying for you all too =) with love besos, bacios, and kisses from me to all of my readers =)

90s R&B Divas taking over again the music industry Mya's back with new album TKO

Mya, Monica, Brandy, Destiny’s Child, were  and are some of my favorite R&B Divas there were many more but just realized there were so many of them during 1998 who broke out with albums that are still known and are legendary. All of these women of course still have critical acclaim and are still in their prime, still making hit music. I remember first seeing Mya on BET Network when she debuted “All about me” and her debut album, “Mya”. I wanted to start with Mya first because she has new album coming out on the way April 20^th, 2018 Friday her eighth album debuts in stores.

So how did this Baltimore native stay relevant and keep changing as an artist.  8 albums, 70 Music nominations, 27 she’s won 27  (“Mya”, “Fear of Flying”, “Moodring”, “Liberation”, “Sugar & Spice”, “KISS”, “Smoove Jones”, and now her upcoming album, “The Knock Out”). She’s a quadruple threat she can dance, sing, act, write songs. Does anyone remember her on “Dancing with the stars”, in the movie “Shall we dance”, and she did a movie called “Love for Sale”. So she’s had a chance to showcase all of her abilities in the music industry.

I love an entertainer who can do multiple things because you realize they’re not only capable of marketing themselves just to one thing but a multitude of things too. You can expand them into different directions.

So I wonder how will this new album and her first single “You Got Me” is first. So I wonder now that she’s back with new music how will the music measure up against fellow millennials and R&B divas, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Ashanti, Beyonce, Brandy, and the younger new artists coming out like SZA, Kehlani, Cassie, and Tinashe? How will her music go up against these artists and make her stand out. We will see when her new album, “The Knock Out” debuts this spring.

Visit http://www.myamya.com