I am a strong 22 years old today and I am so happy to see what this new year has in store for me. I feel very blessed to be here today and to have experienced all that I have experienced thus far in life. This past week and weekend has been truly magical for me, guys. I have received so much love from so many people and it has shown me what is really important in life and how much I mean to people.
Just wanted to stop by to put a lil' something, something out there and to say thank YOU ALL for all of your love and support throughout the time that I have been operating Purpleskyyys. It has truly been an outlet for me to post things that I love, feel and want to inspire with.
I hope you all are having a fabulous week. I am just here to post the media player from my 2nd Musik+ology 101 episode from last week entitled,Jazz: An American Genre of the Past?
During this show I interviewed the lecturer, organist and my former music professor,Dr. Anthony Williams, about this topic. We discussed the history of Jazz, whether African Americans have deserted this genre for others and what we can do to keep this genre alive and relevant. Needless to say, it was an EXCELLENT show.
But tonight at 8 p.m. ET, I will be doing my first freestyle show, where I randomly created a playlist of songs to play. And tonight's show is entitled, Sexy, Smooth Grooves, and when you hear the songs you will know why.
Ok guys, my second and final tribute to Soul Train for the month of October is to an amazing duo that is ever so deserving of one, Ashford & Simpson.
When I tell you that I watch this video almost everyday, I am NOT exaggerating. The lyrics of this song are phenomenal.
"...If happiness is what you seek, first you better realize you're walking down the wrong street. 'Cause I found it, yeaaah.. And it's DEEP INSIDE and I want to take you there."
And not only are the lyrics moving, so is watching these two lovers perform this song. You can really see and feel the passion between these two. You can tell that they mean EVERY word that they are saying to each other and it is just a testament of the true love that was shared between the two of them.
Music like this is in dire need right now, especially in these times. Love songs will always stand the test of time and they live on forever due to their message, and this is definitely one of those kind of songs. A song that will be listened to for years to come.
And as I close out this post, I would like to reiterate my appreciation for the show Soul Train and what it did for African American artists, American history, and most importantly, its viewers. I am sure many people can agree with me when I say that this show really SHOWED the world what talent looks like and documented the African American musical experience for many years.
I will also be playing this song on my upcoming radio show this Thursday, so tune in!
And Purpleskyyys is wishing you, LOVE, PEACE & SOULLLLLLLLLL!(LMAO)
"The Nyne Lyves Brand is a lifestyle. You're only given 1 life, live it x 9."
Nyne Lyves photos have been circulating throughout the web ever since I came across her this Summer on Tumblr. I recently stumbled across more photos of her this week and I really love her style. Truly inspiring, and one a kind. She is also a jewelry designer, artist and model. She has been featured in various magazines and her jewelry; infamously known for her nose ring chains, has been worn by the likes of Shanell of YMCMB and many other artists and models.
Funky, fresh, innovative and unique... This is why Nyne Lyves is the Queen of the Week!
I would love to look like this. The Queen of Blending (Lauren), a creative and very imaginative makeup artist, created this amazing look based off of inspiration from the cartoon character, RainbowBrite.
Adorable, right? I totally forgot about Rainbow Brite, to be honest with you... So I could not re-call who she was trying to portray through her makeup. And after doing her makeup, she even said that she realized that it came out a little different than the way she expected it to...But loves it the same way, and so do I.
She calls is "Gangster Rainbow Brite", but I call it dope ass techniques. Guys, if I post pictures of myself November 1st and I have random blotches of makeup all over my face because I attempted to be Rainbow Brite... DON'T JUDGE ME! lol
This picture pretty much cracks me up, but makes me smile at the same time...Doesn't it do the same for you???
I know that you guys knew I could not let this month go by and NOT do a video or post about the greatest month of the year. The Fall is officially in full force, my birthday is in 21 days and that means that HALLOWEEN is right around the corner. I have considered going trick-or-treating, my friends... PLEASE don't judge me! LOL
I just thought I would stop by with a video to update you on how I've been and to see how you all have been doing. I can say that this video shows more of my personality than all of them, I really had a blast making this one. Enjoy, guys!
Ok, guys. This post was a MUST-DO. Recently, I have been really DIGGING into the music of The Sylvers. This family-group were and still are talented beyond comparison and have one of the most unique sounds of any musical group that I have come across.
And as my digging has obviously led me to great music, something random happened. I learned that one of the songs that I came across entitled, "Only One Can Win" by The Sylvers was sampled by one of my favorite producers, J-Dilla. When it comes to songs being sampled, it usually happens the other way around... I will hear the cover and/or sample song first, then have to back track to the original, but this time it happened the other way around...But I complaining!
So as I am listening to the original version, I am mind-blown by the production of the song and how The Sylvers manage to make their voices blend so well. I am also amazed by the maturity of Edmund Sylvers voice, who sung lead on this song as he was only a teenager. Then, I marvel at the way Jay Dee was able to mix this record and make a 70s R&B joint sound so fresh, with a Hip-Hop type of twist to it.
And this leads me to the question of whether only one can really win? Because in this case and musically speaking, I am totally in love with both of these songs. Although, it is only one song that has been re-mixed, there is a true dynamic between the both of these songs. A dynamic that makes them both unique in their own right....And this is why I LOVE music.
Take a listen guys and tell me what you think? And PLEASE listen to the high note that Edmund hits; as well as, how The Sylvers make their voice echo/vibrate in unison... CRAZY!
The month of October, every week, I will be doing a post dedicated to the show Soul Train. For all of those who are not aware, Soul Train celebrated its 40 year anniversary since the airing of their first episode on October 2nd, 1971. And here at Purpleskyyys, it is a must that I celebrate this.
Not only am I a fan of the show, but I too remember getting up on Saturday's at 12 (this was in the 90s) to watch Soul Train. This was after Don Cornelius, the founder and host of the show, had Shemar Moore hosting the show. Even after Soul Train's classic and most legendary years throughout the 70s into the early 80s, you could still count on watching this show to see what new dances were hot, what the style was and what new music was popping.
And with that being said, this week I am paying tribute to Deniece Williams's 1976 performance to her song, Free. This song is probably one of my favorite songs and really exemplifies the kind of range I would love to have as a singer. So I automatically fell in love with this performance. I love the color tones on the set, the random yells from the dancers in the crowd and just how beautiful and elegant Deniece looks. (P.S. I love her nails)
Enjoy this performance guys. And I wish you all LOVE, PEACE & SOUUULLLLLLL!
