HARLEM: Season 3

I can’t believe this series is over already! I really believe this series deserves like two more seasons to really wrap up all those lose ends!!! I was really hurt that they didn’t get more seasons. I don’t know if it was a scheduling thing, or the fact that Black women can’t have nice things but damn. I will definitely have to go back and watch this as my new comfort show. Meagan Good as Camille Parks, Grace Byers as Quinn Joseph, Jerri Johnson as Tye Reynolds and Shoniqua Shandai as Angie Wilson.

Alright, this season did not fuck around. Right when you think Camille is going to get her shit together and get the fuck away from Ian, this girl gets PREGNANT!?!?! (too grown to not be using condoms!) But I digress, I will say that the character of Camille became a little predictable, but I’m glad she got the future she wanted. I was in the other hand surprised with the direction they went with Quinn MOTHERFUCKING Jospeh. They won’t give our girl a fucking break! lol this girl can’t just find herself a normal man!? with all that talent and now fame? OK… and I’m not even mad that homegirl is looking to be a single mom, but i just wish her character would have developed a little more when it came in to loving herself, it still felt like she was still just chasing a man???? idk. I really enjoyed Quinn, so I just wanted her to have all the joy and love.

I knew for a fucking fact I did not like Angie’s fiancé. That man rubbed me the wrong way since the beginning. I mean opposites attract, but GODDAMN that man had no game what so fucking ever and just did not have any flare to compliment Angie as a partner. Motherfucker was plain as hell. I’m glad homegirl choose herself. lol I’m a little mad we didn’t get more glimpse of the play (lol I know budget, but it still would have been breaking the 4th wall a bit) OMG AND FUCKING TY!!!! OKAY! first off can we please give a big shout out to ROBIN GIVENS!! (Blank Man, Boomerang). She plays Eva’s hardball mother; Eva is Ty’s girlfriend. Eva played by Gail Beans (Snowfall) was one of my favorite new characters as well. She was intelligent, she was beautiful but most importantly she knew her fucking worth. She did not play well with any of Ty’s games. She stood her fucking ground, and she set boundaries. Honestly it was so refreshing seeing a woman do this and not drown in her thoughts of thinking she did something wrong.

Overall, this series was well written and had me invested in each of these women’s lives. It’s T.V. shows like this that just make you feel seen and heard. When you’re watching you feel like your home. So, thank you to the cast and company for another series that highlights US in many different ways and lifestyles. All Seasons streaming on Amazon Prime.

One of Them Days

From Issa Rae (producer) and Color creative doing the damn thing, the writer, Syreeta Singleton and Director, Lawrence Lamont had a vision, and they executed that shit so well. One of the days was so good damn funny, very relatable characters and just felt genuine. It had a wonderful cast, and it felt like they let the actors what they do best and that’s make people laugh. This cast was stacked! Keke Palmer (Druex) SZA (Alyssa) Joshua Neal (Keshawn) also to note, this was Joshua’s first movie debut, and the brother did such an amazing job. I have been following him on Instagram for a few years now and this man is so incredibly talented, it’s so awesome to see him on the big screen, doing what he loves. GO FOLLOW HIM ON THE GRAM! Gabrielle Denis (A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Upshaw’s) This woman is so funny, and I really want to see her in bigger roles! She has got so much range! Another person who really shined in the movie and I didn’t recognize is Aziza Scott who plays Berniece. First off, that character was not fucking playing. She was that bitch, I also really thought she played the character well and can’t wait to see what else she gets into.

The movie is about two best friends who are tired of settling and need to get their shit together while simultaneously need to come up with their rent money, make it to an interview and not kill each other. Druex is the more responsible friend, and Alyssa is the carefree can’t take accountability type of friend. Forced through ridiculous hardships they are no longer able to lie to themselves or each other, and learn sometimes you just have to go for it and fucking do it. Fear can’t always win.

Putting Yourself First

The craziest thing happened to me today whilst at work. I was working and all of sudden had extreme cramps that ended me in urgent care. The reason I’m making this a post is because usually I would have just worked past the pain. I would have told myself to suck it up, you have to continue to work and just breathe through the pain.

I think it’s important to point out that especially as women we tend to not take our own problems serious. We assume it’s nothing or that we’re weak if we need help or need to stop and rest. Luckily everything was okay and nothing too serious but I really had to take a moment to kind of tell myself, I’m glad I listen to my body, that I put myself first and because of that I got ahead of a situation that could have gotten worse.

This is just a friendly reminder, to please listen to your body. Don’t put it off. Self care is also preventative care as well. We all deserve to live happy and healthy lives. I think it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of taking baths, getting your coffee, reading books near a fire. But sometimes self care is as simple as going to that check up, making sure you’re brushing your teeth, getting enough hours of sleep. Ignoring people that are toxic, not texting back. Things that don’t give you stress.

So please remember, even the little things matter the most.

DOECHII: TAKING OVER THE WORLD, ONE SWAMP AT A TIME!

Doechii and her wonderful team has blessed up with the best music video for her song Denial is A river. Not only did we basically get a whole trailer for it, but it had all of TDE in it, and they used the themes song to Family Matters (90s show about a Black Family). Everything was just so perfect and spot on. After you watch this music video you should also watch the little clips she did, and you should also watch her tiny desk. IT’s just so amazing to see her finally getting the attention that she deserves. I love the fact that a dark-skinned Black woman is just dominating the world right now. I love how she doesn’t apologize for shit and you can tell that she is very genuine.

I first stubbled upon Doechii I think back in like 2018-19, and i was trying to put everyone on, so i’m just glad that this light is shining on her now! GO LISTEN TO ALL HER SHIT! GIVE HER ALL THE VIEWS!

SZA: SOS Deluxe: Lana

SZA has said happy winter solstice and gifted us all the deluxe album, LANA. Girl, I wasn’t sure. I kept refreshing that page. But it happened. We got 15 more tracks from this brilliant artist. This album is a powerhouse of emotion. Sza is in her R&B bag of ups and downs and shoulda, woulda, could haves and it’s got me in my fucking feelings. But I would expect nothing less from Sza. Her raw form and honesty keeps drawing you in with each track.

My favorite tracks include: 30 for 30 ft. Kendrick Lamar, My Turn, Crybaby, Kitchen, Drive and Another Life. Bitch, I have either been working out to these songs or ugly crying or both. They just hit so fucking good.

Sza has had a wonderful year with also being featured on Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX with two very well done tracks, Luther and Gloria. She will also be touring with him starting next year! Can I just say that every song they do together hits so fucking good. I would love to see them do a whole album together.

She announced more music coming soon and I know we all can’t wait for more Sza!

Album is streaming on all platforms!

Tyler, The Creator: Chromakopia

Tyler has dropped such an incredible album, and in true fashion decided to drop it on a Monday! He was in an interview saying how he missed the beginning of the week drops. You’re able to fully digest the art.

Features include Daniel Caesar, Teezo Touchdown, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Lil Wayne, Latoiya Williams, Schoolboy Q, Santigold, Lola Young and the one and only Doechii 🖤

My favorite tracks: Sticky

Thought I was dead

Balloon

I hope you find your way home

Like him

I truly believe this whole album bangs, these are just the tracks I find myself going back to every time.

This album has really shown the growth and continued thoughtfulness Tyler puts into his music. The instrumentals throughout this whole fucking album, bang. The flow is seamless. The ear on this man is insane. His storytelling has evolved so brilliantly. He’s so quick with his tongue and playful. It’s contagious you have to sing/rap along.

This album is a lot of reflection. Especially with Tyler just turning 30.- as someone who just turned 35 I understand this feeling immensely. It feels as though Tyler has learned many lessons. The themes throughout the album are about relationships, daddy issues, self perception, fatherhood or lack of wanting to be one. And not giving a fuck, getting to a point in life where you are somewhat comfortable with who you are and not giving a fuck.

Chromakopia is giving reflection, growing and not giving a fuck.

10/10 would recommend, streaming everywhere and tour tickets have started!!!

Bando Stone: The Last of Gambino

I was going to wait to do this after the concert and describe my experience as well but sadly Gambino canceled the rest of his tour due to health complications! So this is overdue

A sentimental letter to Gambino, who doesn’t even know I exist. SO… Gambino is leaving childish things behind him. That’s alright because he was always a sick boi to me. but I’m glad to say that if this is how he’s ending his moniker, then fucking thank you sir. But also, I need more. I need so much more. Sorry to sound needy. but you're growing maturity is what’s making your music so good.

This new album is reminiscent of Camp. I love the journey we have throughout it. Obviously some tracks are more directed for the movie but then we get some personal tracks with glimpses of what life is like right now for Donald Glover. To be a husband and a father while simultaneously grieving the loss of his own father. Being a role model to his kids, the public and still being himself outside of Childish Gambino.

It’s rather poetic. The boy has finally grown up. He doesn’t need to hide behind anything. He wants to be recognized and his work recognized as his own. Which I mean he’s killing it at directing and going the T.V. route. It’s just so bittersweet when the artist you love reminds you that they’re also a human and are quite literally just living their lives. Shit is crazy.

My favorite tracks include, Talk my shit with FloMili and Amaarae, Real Love, In the night fr. Jorja Smith, Yoshinoya, Can you feel me Ft. Legend, Cruisin ft. Yeat, Got to be and of course Lithonia.

Doechii: Alligator Bites Never Heal

Doechii is back and she is not playing any fucking games. This new album goes soooo hard. Alligator bites never heal is full of storytelling, hard beats, and poetic lyrics. You get alittle bit of old Doechii that made you fall in love with her and then you get this raw vulnerable hype ass bitch!! AND SHE SINGS!

What I’m loving about this era of music, is the fact that artist aren’t limiting themselves anymore. We don’t care about if it’s too pop, r&b, whatever the case. We just want originality and for the music to hit and that’s exactly what Doechii has always delivered and I’m glad she’s finally getting the attention she rightfully deserves! Cuz she been out here!

Doechii is clever in her lyrics, giving your rhymes like it’s the 80s, telling and giving all the tea of how life has been in tracks like Denial is a River. Introduces you to some really great talent- I wasn’t familiar with Kuntfetish but now I am such a fan! GTFO is a sultry ass track that makes you feel like that bitch! She shows her whole motherfuckin chest with tracks like Nissan Altima. Probably one of the best raps of the year. And then just dazzles you with songs like Wait and Fireflies. Truly one of the best Albums of the year, thank you Doechii.