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As I sit here enthusiastically pecking fingers to keyboard, "Gemme a Chance" is gleaming loudly through my speakers. The track breaks down to the tunes of a Latin-Carib rhythm--yeah--with agogo bells and bongo drums blazing. Its infectious uniqueness robs me of the ability to put the highly anticipated project by Azealia Banks---controversial fire cracker she is--in a single categorical genre.The 23 year-old Harlem-raised singer-rapper released the long awaited full iTunes album three years after her popular NYC anthem---"212" release. With music label setbacks and industry twitter beefs--the album is finally here. And should be taken seriously. Versatile in sound, you can catch Banks dropping lyrics in both Spanish and English all over some infectious head-banging tempos. But serious talk, when...

Happy Monday Lovies! I so hope that this new year is off to a great start for you. I updated my iTunes with some new music and shuffled a few oldies but goodies. Good music reminds me to stay close to the things and people that inspires me. Be open to change. And always take time to reflect. Music has a powerful way of moving the body while keeping the soul connected. I simply can't live without it. Cheers to an awesome week. Chat with you soon. Peace, Love & Blessings! ...

By now you've probably figured out my affinity for the art of music. It's that time of year where I pull out all of the old classics that I grew up listening to during the holidays. I've shared six of my absolute favorite Christmas holiday CDs below. They'd be sure to put you in the spirit. Enjoy. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 ...

My my my, oh how things have changed! Remember the days of anxiously awaiting the album release from your favorite artist? You know, the good ole days when you would be camped out at your local Tower Records, Sam Goody, Virgin or Vinyl Fever to be one of the first to get the latest album (I use the term loosely...

When my family packed up and headed south in the early 90s; life wouldn't be the same. The fragile young girl who---not too long ago--- had just exchanged island life for the big New York City lights was having to adapt to yet another cultural shift. This time, Miami, FL would be destination it. Although many would argue that Miami isn't technically the "south" apart from its geographic existence---the cultural dynamics of South Florida is certainly a subset of southern culture. I had a hard time adjusting to Miami life---I mean how could it compare to the grit, grind and glamour of the big apple right? Fast forward to 1994 when I first heard the track Get Up, Get...