Lighthouse, Shining on a World That's Moving Fast

"Tryna shut me up, Tryna hold me down, never turnin off  cause I'm a light!"

I am in love with Fantasia's Lighthouse, from her new album tilted "Side Effects of You". One of American Idol's finest, her new album is worth it. Fantasia sounds recharged and ready to go, it feels like she never took a break. Her best album in my opinion is her self titled 2006 release "Fantasia", remember the lead single "When I See You"?

Lighthouse-

It's a splendid and beautiful surprise from Fantasia. Positive, funky, and what I call "certified", it's a record of strength. Many artists don't make songs like that anymore , which makes it refreshing. 

So if your feeling down and need that spirit lifted up, check out "Lighthouse" by Fantasia.

Other tracks that catch my ear on her new album are Supernatural Love, if I was A Bird, and Without Me.

Love & College Part 1

"What to do to make some sense of this? What to do to make the feelings fit?" - (Tina Turner, Two People - Private Dancer 1984)

Shout out to love & Basketball! All though that has little to do with this post. 

Are you a current college student and your having all of these gnawing thoughts about love? If so, we are in the same boat. Hear my rant! 

I didn't realize how lucky people are to have a significant other that they are actually are in love with until I came to college. The world can be such a harsh and cold place, but its our relationships with our loved ones (Friends, Family, and BooThangs) that make Mother Earth much more bearable. 

Personally, I've never been in love before and have always wondered how it feels. I often live vicariously through my friends and family members experiences, hoping that someday I find a guy that will treat me RIGHT!!! *Twirls*! I'm talkin....my skin glowing because he loves me, getting a big Kool-Aid smile every time a thought of him enters my love eatened Brain! Eyes glistening when he walks through the door! Like "Baby what's up?!" Yassss! Lol! 

(That does not mean I love their significant others! Lets make that clear! That means that I learn from their experience, I question them about their feelings and emotions.)

You know how a significant other, boy or gal, can make you feel fabulous, like a million dollars. Like you just blew some stacks on a few bottles at the club lol! Just JK! 

Many wonder why I'm single and I honestly don't know. I have goals, I'm in college, and I want the white pickett dream. Some say I'm picky, but I disagree. I have standards. I feel like these days many people don't. 

(white Pickett dream - Big house, husband, maybe children, beautiful yard, plants, white pickett fence that surrounds our home.....basically the cheesy American Dream. Solange made a song about it, go listen!) 

I've tried to be open to it coming. Many say that love just happens, you can't force it, you just have to wait (shout out to the Supremes - Diana Ross You Can't Hurry Love). 

So that's where I am with it. I always wonder, "dang Im in my 20's and haven't had a relationship yet. Am I behind? Did I miss something?" I'm telling y'all! 

So with that being said, Love & College are two things that are heavy in ones life. I honestly don't see how people can have relationships that LAST and not get distracted in school. Or not want to e single! 

I'm still defining what LOVE means to me. Still doing some SELF WORK to be ready for my partner. Sometimes I feel bad for wanting a committed a relationship in college because NO ONE is focused on that lol! AINT NOBODY GOT TIME FO DAT! Everyone's single and usually focused on smashing and passing. Which is ok for some. 

Then you have some people who do really want to be with someone and somehow figure out how to make that happen while attending college. 

So there you have it! What are your thoughts on Love & College? Share share share! :) 

I will be posting more thoughts on this topic, so expect a part 2! 

Looks Good With Trouble

Now, I love me some Solange Knowles. Not only do I admire her as a songwriter, but her vocals are breathtaking. She doesn't sound like anyone else and has her own style and approach to music. 

Last week, Solange Knowles announced via twitter that she will be launching her new record label, SAINT RECORDS, this month while also releasing her first song from the label "Looks Good With Trouble (Feat- Kendrick Lemar)". The song is a remix to the original track from her 2012 "True" EP. 

I love the "True" EP! Such a deep release from Solange, and it's some good break-up music!! I personally love how all the songs are dark/raw, yet they have these upbeat/calming/light instrumentals. 

My favorites are of course Looks Good With Trouble, Bad Girls (Verdine Version), Losing You, and Don't Let Me Down. Overall I love the entire EP and highly suggest you give it a listen. 

Check out the Track with Kendrick Lamar! 

I'm proud of Solange and where she is heading in her musical career. 

Share your thoughts!  

I'm A Grown Woman!

I CAN DO WHATEVA I WANT!!!

Beyonce, one of the worlds biggest stars today, has released a song called "Grown Woman" (full version leaked yesterday!) The song was played in her recent Pepsi commercial back in April. An upbeat, colorful, authentic, tribal, sassy, hair flinging, ol' mama shakin tune; Grown Woman is refreshing. I will admit that I didn't expect it to be her first single from her highly anticipated  5th solo album. 

It's an uplifting record and what I believe is a response to all of the critics who judged Beyonce for her "Bow Down/ I Been On" promo track. While its a response, it's also a message. A message of strength to all women world wide. That's what I love about Beyonce, she constantly pushes for women to shine. 

Beyonce is at a point in her career where she can LITERALLY do whatever she wants. But is this single the correct way to open up the 5th project? I think so, it's a risk! And I want Beyonce to risk more, do unexpected things. 

So go and check out "Grown Woman" and get into it! Throw your life up as that beat enters your body, making you feel like your at an exotic celebration! Yas! "I'm a Grown Woman, I Can do whatever I want!" 

Share your thoughts! 

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Friends?

A friend to me is someone that is in a mutual relationship with someone else. Some are closer than others, but there is still a level of respect and love. Now many people get acquaintance and friend confused. A friend will wait with you at the bus stop, catch the bus with you when the limo breaks down (shout out to Oprah), have late night convos about life with you, and be there for you! And you do the same!

In my eyes it’s a lot like a romantic relationship, but instead its not intimate love, it’s brotherly love.

So what is a friend to all of you? Do you have a checklist for what a real friend is or the qualities they must possess?

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! !!!!!! Like and share!!