A PRAYER FOR HIP HOP …

 

SUP Y’ALL,

IT’S ON & POPPIN’. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SOME MORE INFO AND TOUR DATES. IF YOU CAN BE THERE AS HHH ARTISTS PRESENT THE GOSPEL TO THE STREETS.

PURCHASE TICKETS @ WWW.PRAYERFORHIPHOP.COM

DEBORAH

 

 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ZEE (www.thezeesite.com)

 

 So I told y’all for 2007 we were going to be doing some exclusive interviews & ministry posts. Via email on January 12th 2007, I had the honor of interview Bro Zee from www.thezeesite.comand one the newcomers in the forefront of HHH for 2006.

He has some great insight on ministry, the HHH movement, relationships & a life submitted to God. Check it out after the jump…

WHAT’CHA KNOW ABOUT… JAZMINE SULLIVAN

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT PROTOTYPE AFTER THE JUMP…

Alrighty y’all,

Can we say a beast? This one here puts it down! She is a song writer, singer and arranger. Lately she’s gotten some buzz for backround vocals on Free Yourself (Fantasia). She also wrote (and performed) Say I which we know from Christina Millan. And Resentment was originally sang and written by her! Victoria, Posh Spice, Beckham and Beyonce also have a cover version of it.  

I’ve gotta showcase her. She has a raregift (think Clarke Sisters, Kim Burrell, Etta James, Sarah Vaughn) A lot try, but sister here got it! A true soul singer to the heart (and anointed) she has a lot of people to reach ahead of her.

I’ll post a couple of audio-videos from youtube. The first when she 11 years old@ the Apollo! Are you kidding? KeKe you got a run for your money sweetie!

The Gospel… Endow Me

UPDATE DECEMBER 16TH 2006

I’m reposting this because I’ve gotten so many hits for this one. It’s really a hot song. Give God the praise and check it out.

Okay y’all. A U ready? Coko, Fantasia, Lil’ Mo and Fiath Evans don’ come out with a remake of the Clark Sisters song Endow Me. Can we say kill it? Who? Here is the you tube link of the song. It is not the official video (just a slide show) but you can hear the song.

Whooooooaaaaa!!!!

What’cha Know About… Yourself

More often than not we take time to build, and or, take care of everything (or everyone) other than ourselves. A wise man once told me that if I am a mess I can’t be of service to anyone else. I believe this is very true!

While I truly do believe we have a purpose that extends FAR beyond ourselves (and circles),  I also believe that we will NEVER fully reach our potential until we step back and work on us.

Are u satisfied with your life? Do u know why? If not you should take time to get to know why. I journal. Don’t be afraid of what you see. You are who you are and will never progress until facing facts.

WHAT’CHA KNOW ABOUT… MONIF C? PLUS SIZE DESIGNER

www.monifc.com

So I must showcase this fabulous woman who is also (like Elena Miro) doing something for the plus-sized market in the fashion industry.  I have been following her line since it’s Debut in Fall 2005. I especially loved the Brown Sugar collection. In an industry where (again) big is NOT viewed as beautiful, it is good to see a woman who not only flaunts it but helps other women flaunt it too.

I respect her both as a designer and fellow black woman of power! I’m sure she had to overcome many obstacles and challenges to get where she is. Yet she’s doing it! Getting recognition from the likes of What Not To Wear, Essence, MiMi, Glamour, Latina, Jolie and WWD, she is well on her way to becoming a household name. 

She and other women in the industry like Tyra Banks, Emme and companies like Lane Byrant and Dove are bringing it and I’m glad to see it! They are paving the way for a niche within the fashion industry that will help those of us who are next keep up the heat! If Beyonce can model a line based on her body type why can’t we? Hmmmm… MY FAVORITE PIECES AFTER THE JUMP

WHAT’CHA KNOW ABOUT… Rachel Roy

www.rachelroy.com

The wife of music Mogul Damon Dash. Mother. Fashion designer. Did I say fashion designer? I love Rachel’s line. It’s sophisticated, clean and retro. It has sex appeal without being revealing or trashy.  It’s a nice mix of bohemian glam meets ’60’s care free. Her clothes are fuss free, easy to match and can add some serious style to what you already have in your closet. Her Fall/Holiday 2006 collection is very romantic. Gotta love it.

Take a look! You can also find her clothing @ www.shopbop.com . bE oN tHE lOOKOUT fOR mORE rACHEL rOY iN fASHION rEWIEWS aND dO yOU oNE bETTER… A FEW OF RACHEL’S PIECES AFTER THE JUMP…

THE GOSPEL… Israel (Houghton) and New Breed

www.newbreedmusic.com

 So, Israel Houghton (with the hat on) is my favorite gospel artist of all time! (Kim Burrell and the Clark Sisters are right behind.)

Blessed with the anointing of God, this young man and his group New Breed, bring to us the message of salvation and peace through Jesus Christ infused with his own experiences, worship and jazzy twing. I really can’t say there is a project I’ve heard that I don’t like.

My boy has done it again, and this time with A Timeless Christmas. For those of you who celebrate it, this would be a great album to own. Jonathan Butler, Lela Hathaway and Israel’s own daughter Mariah lend vocals to this project. A cute surprise included is an interlude with Israel’s son singing his own version of a Christmas song. CHECK OUT SOME VIDEOS FROM ISRAEL AFTER THE JUMP.

SOUL MUSIC REVIEW… JILL SCOTT

Hey Y’all,

I wanted to post this piece of art work. It’s Jill Scott’s, The Thickness. It’s actually a little graphic (and real) and kind of deep. I pray y’all had a happy thanksgiving and enjoy. Mine was great.

Blessings,
DB

Mary J Blige Looking Fierce

Here is my girl Mary in some promo pic’s for her upcoming “greatest hits” album.

We gon’ take some style pointers here. 

WHY: Her makeup is flawless and she’s found the style that really works for her. See how well the hair color and fur bring out her eyes and brighten her complexion. She has truly found what makes her look good.

Get moving girlie’s. We TOO can look this stunning. Just takes practice and patience. We all need a signature look.  SEE PIC’S AFTER THE JUMP. (I upped these from concretloop.)

SOUL Music… Amel Larrieux

Now THIS is soul music!!!

GROOVE THEORY DAYS…

Keep Trying

Tell Me

NOW:

For Real

OLD SCHOOL THROW BACK

It’s because of this “hip hop band” that I KNEW if I sang, I wanted it to be with a band. How funny ’cause now EVERYBODY samples. And you notice how they beeped out “crap”. How different is the industry now.

You hear how jazzy it sounds with the cords in the backround?

SHOUT OUT TO DADDY-O! YOU STILL BE TALKIN’ ALL THAT JAZZ