Super excited for today's album release (both I'll be downloading from iTunes, please support good music). The highly anticipated Distant Relatives from Nas an Damian Marley. I've been ignoring all the pre-leaks so that I can enjoy the full album in its entirety. Janelle Monae's The Arch Android also drop, I love her eclectic sound and "Tightrope" is one of my favorite … [Read more...] about Nas and Damian Marley’s Distant Relatives and Janelle Monae’s The Archandroid Drop Today
S&V Video Round Up
Drake's "Find Your Love" premiered on radio just a few weeks after, but now we know what he was doing in Jamaica. Mavado makes a cameo as "the badman". Pretty sure you can figure how it ends. Gyptian is steady climbing up the Billboard charts with "Hold Yuh". Nothing special about the video, but love the song none the less. Alicia Keys delivers a great video concept … [Read more...] about S&V Video Round Up
Prayers for O’Neil Edwards
Sending out prayers for O'Neil Edwards, one-third of the group Voicemail. Edwards was gunned down at his home and remains in critical condition. Read the full story HERE. (O'neil Edwards pictured to the extreme left) … [Read more...] about Prayers for O’Neil Edwards
S&V Link Lovin’
Essence's Vintage Throwback: Patra [Essence] Actress/Singer Lena Horne Dies [NY Times] Music Sales Dip in Caribbean Music [Jamaica Gleaner] Bantu Beachwear [AuCourant Daily] … [Read more...] about S&V Link Lovin’
Happy Mother’s Day
Moms across the globe do great things daily, but today we celebrate their love, wisdom and sense of nurturing. Happy Mother's Day! Below is S&V's dedication to all the moms -- Sizzla "Thank You Mama". … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day