summer bae blues
Summer’s over and it’s time to rid ourselves of summer flings and complicated situations.
Features
hair story: andrea lewis
I haven’t always rocked my curls, mainly because I’m in the entertainment industry and my hair has always played a big role in both my acting and singing careers.
from the editor: be entertained
We're dedicating September to the things that entertain us, the stars and stories that can sometimes negate us and affirm us.
christy lynch, on sound and place
Nigerian-American singer Christy Lynch gives us her take on how geography can impact music.
hair story: grace jones
From humble beginnings in Spanish Town, Jamaica to superstardom in the ‘80s, she is a reoccurring metaphor used to describe extremity and self-expression. This is Grace Jones' hair story.
afropunk fest ’14, what was trending
The AfroPUNK Festival marked its 10th year this past weekend as it returned to Brooklyn's Commodore Park for another show of musical eclecticism!
working girl: janelle langford, publicist
SUITE Public Relations began as “Fantasy Plaza” when Janelle Langford was a child. Janelle has since seen her imaginary business manifest into an established public relations firm.
Un-covered: Project Tribe, On Spreading Love
Sometimes Insta-stalking can lead to something... magical.
black music?
What is "Black music?" Is there such a thing? What essential characteristics give music a colour?
what’s in my ear: my 2014 summer playlist
With a twist on a Michael Jackson classic, a poppy all-girl collaboration and a new take on Afro Beat, this playlist is sure to compliment the various directions your summer can take.
hair story: melissa chanel
"My hair is so much healthier without chemicals and I never get bored with it."
working girl: katra awad, artist
A self-taught artist, Katra Awad attributes her inspiration to her family of artists and her travels throughout Europe and the Caribbean.
