Luca Brasi 3

I know I've been waiting for Brasi to drop new music before he went to jail. When he got out I overly anticipated for him to drop some heat. September 28th is here, the wait is over and my brother from another mother came with the blessings of Luca Brasi 3. Straight heat hands down. I did expect more....something that had me going live all the way through, however I am not at all disappointed in this project. Tracks 6 to 11, and tracks 16 to 18 are my favorites so far especially Great Man and In God I Trust.  I hate to compare artist especially against the great, i'm just going to have to say I choose this Kevin Gates Project over Lil Wayne The Carter V. With that being said download that new Luca Brasi 3 NOW!!

Tracklist

                             1.) Discussion           7.) Find You Again      13.) Luca Brasi Freestyle

                             2.) Shakin Back         8.) Adding Up             14.) Shoulda

                             3.) Ridiculous            9.) In God I Trust        15.) Kung Fu

                             4.) Money Long         10.) Me Too                16.) Don't Know

                             5.) I Got You             11.) Servin H               17.) Tryna Yea

                             6.) Great Man           12.) Wrong Love          18.)  M.A.T.A

  

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Tha Carter V

 

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter V

• - After being trapped in a label for far too long
• - Dropping a Free Album and pushed it on TiDAL
• - Suing his pops for $51 Million Dollars
• - Dissing his pops 4 or 5 times 
• - Getting his pops to apologize ON STAGE at the Lil’ Weezyana Festival
• - Dropping a TWO part mixtape with Dedication 6
• - Crashing Spotify TWICE last night...
• - And releasing his 1st album solely under his Young Money imprint...

Lil Waynes 13th Studio LP, Tha Carter V, is finally here. Stream below and ENJOY!!!

BELIZE Brings a Gift

My name is Kristina and I am a traveler. I probably spend more time looking and booking flights more than I do work at work (lol). I might go to the same State or Country multiple times but never the same city. I love getting up and going and experiencing life in a new location, even if it is for 2 days or 2 two weeks. I don't blog about my travels but this trip is more than worth it, and the pictures will help tell the story. I travel throughout the year to different states, for concerts, extreme sports, museums etc, but I only travel out the country once or twice a year and it's always around my birthday week in April. I invited my high school and college friend Neyssa and my sister for this trip. I randomly bought the tickets for us on Christmas Day being bored for like $250 round trip per person if that. Months of anticipation goes by and my friend texts me "I know you normally travel alone and don't like groups, but I think you should join the group on Facebook Melanin Travel. Its a group for Black Women who travel the world, share experiences and more." I said sure but did not join until a week later. After joining I saw a post that said "Ladies Post Your Next Trip and When." 50 something comments down I saw a young lady post she was going to Belize in April. I was excited and instantly commented, "me too for my birthday!!!" We went back and forth on what part, what we going to do, how long etc. Then she inboxed me and ask the dates I was going. I informed her of my dates and she informed me of her dates. It was amazing because the only difference was we were arriving two days before her and leaving back home one day before her. I asked was she going with anyone, she informed me it would be just her and she was celebrating her birthday as well there her friends could not make it. I asked her when her birthday was and it was two days after mine. So me being a sucker to make sure everyone has a great birthday and also excited to meet a new person I asked her to join my friend, sister and I if she would like and we could celebrate each others birthday on each day together. We instantly exchanged numbers.

  

I know that some people are skeptic about exchanging numbers with a total stranger especially online but people do it all the time on Tender, Black People Meet.Com, and many other sites. Also I basically stalked her page for a few hours and informed my mom as well just in case. Any-who, we talked, texted and called almost everyday until  it was time for the trip. Sunday Day 3 of my group and I being there was my BIRTHDAY! The tour guide came and picked us up from the hotel and who was in the front seat? My Jessica from the travel group online. Off back her energy was amazing, she was beautiful and so lively. All four of us instantly connected. On the 2 hour drive to the Mayan Ruins we bonded, stopped on the street for fruit from the locals, shopped and had fun! I have had 20 plus birthdays but this is the one to top all birthdays. I meet a new friend and climbed Xunantunich also known as the Stone Lady that is 130 ft tall. I FaceTimed like 3 people so that they could get some of the experience. We toured the Mayan Ruins, climb them and went back and ate the best ceviche ever! The week continued with drinks, fun, bonding and more ceviche! (it was literally amazing and different no matter where we got it from.) It seemed like we have know Jessica for forever, when people started asking what we were and said we were cousins. Hey why not!? Although Jessica is in Maryland at John Hopkins studying to be a Doctor and I am all the way in Texas traveling and being an Accountant, we still text, facetime and talk every other day. I have gained a new friend filled with Black Girl Magic and I would not trade this experience.

There is so much that I am missing out on however I do want to mention the Belcove Hotel in Belize City and the amazing owner and Staff. It was like a bed and breakfast minus the breakfast and add coffee and great conversation. The whole aura of the hotel was "Welcome Home" feel.  Also Spoonaz Photo Cafe and Bar that is about a block away from the hotel, great food, location and workers. Breakfast, lunch and light dinner. 

***Disclaimer my sister did NOT want to be in pictures at all. but she was there***

Papyrus & Charms

 

Based In Milwaukee, Wisconsin the beautiful, honey gold, Queen Lilo is Owner and Founder of Papyrus & Charms. Lilo specializes in handmade and vintage jewelry and clothing. All of her product is natural woods, seeds, leather, stones and more. I tell her every chance I get when I see her make new products or customize pieces that I want that her hands are anointed. He pieces are so unique and not duplicated from no one else but her own. She gets her craftsmanship from her father from St. Catherine's, Jamaica. View some of her pieces below and on her website, I ensure you that you will fall in love!!

 

Custom Cancer Survival Bracelets  

 

Handmade Scented Egyptian Themed Bath Bombs and Bracelets 

Align Your Chakras handmade and scented Bath Bombes

Crystal Goddess Custom Crowns

God's Protections Chocker

Website: Papyrus & Charms

Email: papyrusandcharms@gmail.com

Facebook: Papyrus & Charms

IG: @PapyrusNCharms

Sow a Seed

Vegan, Self Taught Yogini, Business Owner (US & International), Poet, Novice Herbalist, Educator, Headwrap Master, and Giver is only a few words to describe our sister in love. Gabrielle Dawn Cornish - Rivers born and raised in Dallas, Texas currently residing in South Korea has truly found who SHE IS and continues as she ventures through life. Gabby was brought up and raised in a proud Pan-African home and is truly thankful for her Father’s emphasis on ethnic pride and health.Within the past year she has traveled back and forth to Africa and has opened a school in Uganda to ensure a better education for those in the Ugandan Community. Gabrielle is the Director of Teonda Children's Foundation an international 501(c)(3) in Uganda. She has overseen and implemented food and agricultural programs in a rural town in Uganda.Gabrielle has not only taught herself how to love, eat and live cleaner she hand and hand has also taught the children and the parents of Uganda and those who are blessed with her presence to as well. Gabrielle is constantly increasing her knowledge of different African studies, life enhancements, black wealth, black health and more. 

 This Queen runs a Pan African online book club where she host online discussions, lectures, delivers motivations and words of encouragement. . She is always researching and learning something, and in hopes of  all that she does wants to be proclaimed as a renaissance woman one day.

Gabrielle will sow a seed, nurture it, watch it grow and repeat it where ever the wind takes her. This is a women of beauty inside and out.

"I know that all in all my purpose here on this earth is to bring forth love and light, but truth. Putting words and dreams into action, and to encourage that of others as well. Fearlessly fighting the good fight because I want you to know that someone some where was and is fighting for your liberation."

- Gabrielle Dawn Cornish - Rivers

17 Reflections of a Resilient Me

Photo: Andrea Henderson (Khapture Photography& Design)
Paint/Makeup: Roni the Poet 

I wanted to be as transparent as possible. To be places in a box because of my outspokenness, my race and ethnicity, my culture and MOST of all my SIZE. It's hard to not let others people's negative definitions of you define you especially when it's repeated to you throughout your life. 6 years ago I published my first book "Mark My Words", and that is a title that I live by. When I say I am going to do something I am just "Mark My Words." It took me forever but I have published my second book a mini photo poem collection called "17 Reflections of a Resilient Me". Its about self reflection, self love, and self growth with the vivid reassurance. I hope those who purchase or get a chance to read it will feel it on a personal level and can relate it to their life. Never be defined by others but defined by what you believe you can and will be!!

 

Purchase Link

17 Reflections of a Resilient Me A Mini Photo Poem Collection

By Pelle Payton

Black Girls, Silence and Other Things of Gold

Feminist, Black Girl Advocate, Manager, Author, and Poet. Mikey Cody Apollo she is the sunflower that you wish to pick but don't because then she and her beauty will die. Mikey self-published a poety book that tells the tells of Black Girls, Silence and everything else made of Gold. This book pretty much gave me the highest read of my black girl life. The book delivers vulnerability, truths, questions and answers, happiness, idle thoughts, all that you wish to say said. Grab coffee and grab tissue because after this read you will have to gather your life.

To get a copy click Black Girls, Silence by Mikey Apollo 

Genisis Renji Tour Possible

My right hand man, my brother, best friend, a young king and more poet turned emcee Genesis Renji took home the prize of $20K at #TourPossible in Milwaukee. Of many accomplishments that he has had over the many years this is the most pivotal changing point accomplishment blessed to him and the team. I have always been proud however words cannot express the love and excitement and kudos that I give to him on the new accolade in his life. It was well over due. From open mics, to paying studio rent instead of apartment rent, DC back to Milwaukee this feeling is something truly indescribable.  Check out the video below of the Tour Possible Campaign and click the links below to hear and follow Genesis Renji on all his other future musical endeavors.  

Website: House of Renji

Email: houseofrenji@gmial.com

Twitter: @GenesisRenji

IG: @GenesisRenji

Facebook: Genesis Renji Music