So I was looking for new music on iTunes and I stumbled on Laura Izibor, a Soul singer from Ireland. Her lush voice is gritty and smooth (yes, at the same time) on “From My Heart To Yours” Her voice is reminiscent of Jill Scott, Mavis Staples and Candi Staton. People may compare her to […] Read more…
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Mother’s Day Picks 2008
Mother’s Day is May 11, 2008. Mothers work hard to make sure their children have everything they need to be successful, well-adjusted, respectful human beings. I have never seen pregnant pics of my mother, but I can picture her swollen feet, her feelings of nausea. I am grateful to my mum for being who she […] Read more…
Everything I Am
Happy Wednesday, I realize that all artistic geniuses are troubled, which explains Kanye’s frequent rants and why some artists consider suicide as cure all for personal angst. (Mental illness should no longer be ignored!) Saying all that, Kanye West was a good sport for doing the skits on Saturday Night Live of his obnoxious ranting […] Read more…
Glossy Monday Variety ~ 10/01/2007
Happy Monday Glossy Ones, Happy October! Is it me or is the year flying by? Don’t get me started on how quickly summer passed us by. MONDAY MELODIES Rihanna and Ne-Yo team up for “Hate That I Love You.” Say what you want about these two, but they are making big things happen. I am […] Read more…
Our Jams – Love Songs Version
You cannot say “love song” without thinking of Luther Vandross. Here is “A House Is Not A Home.” We miss you Luther! We are big India Arie fans – here is “Brown Skin” (above) and “The Truth” (below). Where is Jesse Powell hiding? “You” is from his first cd, which was self titled. GREAT cd for […] Read more…
Glossy Monday – Sex and Love Week
Happy Monday Glossy Ones, Welcome to Pumps and Gloss’ Sex and Love Week! If you want to see something specific this week, feel free to let us know! MONDAY MELODIES Since it is Sex and Love Week, I will share my favorite Sex song and favorite Love song. Usher sets the mood with “Seduction.” I […] Read more…
