This is a pretty big deal and so I feel deserves a post.
More than 100 pages of the issue, including the cover, will feature images of black women taken by the acclaimed New York based photographer Steven Meisel.
The pictures will be accompanied by articles on successful black women in arts and entertainment.
The move is in reaction to recent anger over the reluctance of fashion magazines to feature black models on their covers. Many industry insiders claim black girls are not used because they just “do not sell”. [Source]
Everyone (no matter colour or creed) knows that this type of decision is big. The fashion industry has for many years discriminated models ‘of colour’ (and I mean of all colour!) and so this decision to feature only black models is not just bold, but also an important step for the fashion world.
Big props to Italian Vogue!
Peace, Love & Vogue!
Speeakz
To qoute that messed up fool on BB: “member’ I told you” about Karina Pasian? Yup, PinBoard brought you her debut tune/video “16 at War” a while back…Well, she’s back and this is her new single…
Karina Pasian – “Can’t Find The Words”
Yea, it’s kinda poppy, but I’m feelin it. I like her vibe and her voice is pretty fly too. Hopefully she continues and does big thangs!
Peace, Love & Karina Pasian
Speeakz
OKP just got their hands on the official album art and track listing for Skillz new LP “The Million Dollar Backpack” [out July]. From what I’ve heard thus far, this new LP doesn’t seem set to disappoint – pretty excited about hearing the entire album!
I’m feeling the art work too. It kinda reminds me of Lupe’s “Food & Liquor”…Non?
If you haven’t heard of Skillz before, head over to his Myspace and enjoy/check out this joint featuring Common…
Skillz Feat Common – “So Far So Good”
Track listings and a video for “Don’t Act Like You Don’t Know” after the jump GO!
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I *heart* this lady. She’s too dope. No one can take Mary J’s spot, but Keyshia is def filling the spot Mary used to…No hateration, but Mary’s music isn’t what it used to be! It’s all good!
Peace, Love & Keyshia Cole
Speeaks
Things from Busta’s new album “Blessed” [out in August] are sounding good, I’m pretty excited to hear it fully. But until then, check this lil’ gem dropped by them 2DBz…
Busta Rhymes – “You Don’t Want None”
It’s cool that someone like Busta has sustained. It’s cool that he’s still able to get people/fans (like me) excited about a new release. Big up to Bussa Buss!
Peace, Love & Busta
It’s pretty sh***y Floetry ended, but this is one solo debut I’m seriously waiting for!
Marsha Ambrosius – “Co-Star”
This London lady is super talented, her voice is big and her words are dope!
Peace, Love & Marsha
Speeakz
Cannot wait for this dudes new album to drop! Here’s a new track from “Sketches of a Man”…
Dwele Feat Slum Village – “Brandi”
Peace, Love & Dwele
Speeakz
Mickey Factz drops Leak #26, this time it’s a remix of the big, big, big collab with The Cool Kids – “Rockin N Rollin”…
“Google me now, The names Mickey”
For this weeks installment of the leak, I got this hot, HOT producer duo based out of New York named ILLFONICS. They have produced for LL Cool J, Sheek Louch, and Fat Joe. They took the title of the song literally and recreated an already classic song. Also you can find this song on the upcoming Vietnam Vol. 2 Mixtape hosted by me, Mickey Factz. So let’s rock out to this headbanger. Guggenheim!
Mickey Factz Feat The Cool Kids – “Rockin N Rollin” REMIX
Pretty ill if you ask me!
Peace, Love Mickey Factz
Speeakz
Go peep Mickey doing his thing on the stage @ SOBs after the jump… GO!
Mary J. Blige did a dope thing…
MARY J. Blige has a heart the size of her record sales. Last week, Blige was at the Diane von Furstenberg store in the Meatpacking District when she overheard a girl having a problem at the register. A spy said, “The girl had a dress on hold that she loved, and the bill was $900. She thought it was only $500, and she couldn’t afford it.” Blige told the saleswoman, “Go get the girl. I want to pay for the balance on the dress.” The customer at first declined Blige’s offer but relented after the singer said, “I know what it’s like to want something and not be able to have it. I insist.” The customer wanted to send her a check for the balance, but Blige said, “Just enjoy it. I’m blessed, so let me do this.”
Is that not super cool? I need to get in on that action! Boi!
Peace, Love & MJB
Speeakz
I am not ashamed to say I love, love, love Joan Rivers. Yes, she’s a freak but she sho’ is funny! I AM ashamed to say: I watched this live (I don’t make a habit of watching this dry ass programme (promise) but Joan Rivers was on, so…hey, sue me!) and boi, was I glad I did!
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Turns out the show boi’d her off and refused to allow her to stay for the second part – bad sports I say! She was JOKES! So she swore a lil’, who cares? Pfffft. Genius if you ask me!
Peace, Love & Joan Rivers
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