Do the Brits Make Better Music than the Yankees?
Posted December 28th, 2018 by Lolade in Musik
Every time I go looking for soul-stirring music, comfort music, make love to your best friend music, somehow I get pointed to the Brits. Sam Smith’s first album–with the Black woman living inside of him–instantly rebounded me from a particularly depressive state. I’ve discovered British soul music the way Christopher Columbus “discovered” America. It’s always […]
The Analysis of a Grown Woman: I Got a Cute Face and my Booty’s so Fat
Posted December 13th, 2013 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Blog, Business, Musik, Womanism
Beyonce’s “Grown Woman” had me jumping in my seat. My dancing juices overflowed until I was on my feet gyrating all over my office. Music that makes me dance and excites me to get work done is like a magical drug that cures all fatigue, depression, stress, worry. It is everything. Until I listen to […]
The Best Song Ever
Posted August 16th, 2013 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Blog, Culture, Musik
I loved this song with everything when my Creativity Guru put me on. Just for the danceability of the music and the color of the video. But then I saw this analysis and thought, whoa, the power behind the lyrics and the stories of the singers is a major inspiration for anyone who’s been through […]
Let the Church Say Amen. This is My Initiation into the Church of Lauryn Hill.
Posted July 1st, 2013 by Lolade in AFRiCKA, Articles, Blog, Musik, Race, Spirituality, Womanism
Every time this woman speaks. My love for her deepens. She is a goddess. Period. The boldness it takes to speak such truth from such a high platform is Divine. Many may disagree with her choice to not pay taxes, but I see her using it as a form of protest. I do wish […]
The Christian Lil Wayne and Non-Illuminati Hip Hop
Posted June 15th, 2013 by Lolade in Blog, Celevolution, Musik, Spirituality
After working on my Rihanna re-writes, I stumbled upon a bunch of artists who were already doing what I wanted to do. Rewriting the lyrics of “hard” contemporary hip hop to something more positive…ie Black power and/or Christian. I’m late! Some of this stuff has been on YouTube for years. This is probably the stuff […]
Mercy Said No
Posted May 21st, 2013 by Lolade in Musik, Spirituality
That song that gets you teared up. Beautiful, beautiful.
An Open Letter to Michelle Obama: Beyonce is Not a Role Model
Posted April 25th, 2013 by Lolade in Articles, Blog, Musik, Womanism
I loved this piece so much, I thought it is the type of thing I would have written. Somehow I get the feeling “King Bey” is on the cusp of a media chew-and-spit. By Rakhi Kumar Dear Michelle Obama, I’m addressing this to you because I admire you. Because you’re smart and a mum to […]
Tanya Stephens
Posted August 9th, 2012 by Lolade in Blog, Musik
Can’t believe how much I still love this, even 10 years after Nathalie introduced me. Love love love this woman’s work. The anthem of the old days:
I Am Hope, I Am Peace, I Am Joy, I Am Strength
Posted August 9th, 2012 by Lolade in Blog, Musik, Spirituality
One of my very favorite Gospel songs ever.
No Weapon
Posted July 19th, 2012 by Lolade in Blog, Musik, Spirituality
This song came to mind today. Shout out to all the sorcerers our there who wish to see the Light-bearers suffer! God made you but the devil is using you.