@Gabifresh the First MTV TJ

Congratulations to Gabi Gregg on winning the MTV Twitter Jockey Challenge tonite!  Not only is she the newest face of MTV but she is also representing for all the Plus-Size young women in the media.  This media mogul who writes for her blog http://www.youngfatandfabulous.com won all 3 challenges tonite on the show where she was crowned the BEST! I am so excited that she has this opportunity to be the curvy face as MTV TJ.  Although this may be alot of pressure I know and so do all of her followers, that she is the best fit for this position.  I am so jealous she gets to attend and tweet everything MTV but I wouldn’t want anyone else to win (besides myself).  Be sure to follower her now at @mtvtj for all the latest on what’s happening with MTV.

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Erykah Badu x Window Seat (remix)

Erykah Badu dropped her remix video to “Window Seat” with Rick Ross at 3:33 p.m. today.  Check that artist at work with Creative Control…Ironic? no critique needed. Approved.

Afro Chic’s Pick: Bee Mine Products

Like every week I wash, condition, and style my hair so that it will look fresh and well kept but this week I decided to try new products and was given a slightly different and pleasing results.  Thanks to Bee Mine Products for sponsoring the site, I was given the opportunity to try 3 new products from the line which are 100& Organic products specializing in hair growth.  They come in sprays, conditioners, shampoos, hair butter, and more.  They smell of sweet candy and feel nice and soft on your natural or even chemical tresses. The products used on my hair were “Bee Hold Curly Butter”, “Deja’s Hair Milk”, and “Avocado cream  balanced conditioner”.

Here’s brief discriptions of each given to me by Tracey of http://www.beemineproducts.com:

Bee Hold Curly Butter – It’s a very versatile product because it gives a light hold as well as moisturizes the hair.  You can use Bee Hold Curly Butter to lay down unruly hair be it natural or permed.  Use it for twists, flat twists, puffs, rod sets (permed & natural) twist & curl, etc.


Deja’s Hair Milk – Has very versatile uses in it detangles, conditions, moisturizes the hair and when used daily can be used as a daily leave in.  It has no protein so those that like the fact that it’s protein free will love the rich thick moisturizing effects of Deja’s Hair Milk.


Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner – Is a light protein and moisturizing conditioner.  Very moisturizing and does have a light protein balance that nourishes the hair without weighing it down.  Those that are protein sensitive should not use ACBC as a daily co-wash due to the fact that it does have a mild protein in it.  Those that use it have experienced a wonderful change in the condition of their hair.

I have been SO ANXIOUS to try them out so here’s how it went:

I washed my hair with my own shampoo and then used a generous amount of the Avocado balanced conditioner to devour my hair, the smell instantly took my breathe away.  After about 3 mins I rinsed my hair using a detangling comb and towel dried it.  Since my hair LOVES moisture I based my hair with the Bee Hold Curly butter before I used the product to do my twist-outs. (I also used a tiny bit of murray’s lock gel, just for extra hold).  I sat under the dryer for 30 mins.

When I woke up in the morning, I fingered through my twist outs with Deja’s Hair Milk which gave it extra shine.  Results? I cant stop touching and smelling my hair all day, not to mention the fluffy bouncy-ness (is that a word?) it gave to my walk.  I’d like to say that my hair has a mind of its own and will probably look totally different tomorrow, but I am sure I will starty using Bee Mine products if not daily but  on a monthly basis.  Thank You Bee Mine Products for making my hair look and feel GREAT!

For more information please visit their online store for testimonials, reviews, and samples!

http://www.beemineproducts.com

This product has been Reesa Speaks Approved 🙂

Janelle Monae x Cold War (Music Video)


This one one of my favorite songs on her latest album, and this video bring so much emotion that it almost brought me to tears.  The constant ball of proofing a point in what’s an ongoing cold war.  She really shines as an artist, I hope that you understand it as well. Tell me what you think?

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Joonie x Acoustic Love

The soul singer Joonie is not a new face to me, seeing his music on many other aspiring artists sites it was only right to let you guys here his hit sing “So Fly”.  This North Carolina native, Calvin “Joonie” Gary, Jr. not only gives R&B its soul but has that warm feeling to his voice that makes his many octives enjoyable in your speakers.  Discovered by  producer and rapper Warren G, Joonie got his first label deal by the age of 21.  Continuing his journey to becoming even more successful he worked behind the scenes as a self taught pianist, guitarist, and songwriter.  This past April, He debuted his album “Acoustic Love” which is a steady compilation of love, relationships, and the appreciation of women.  I find this independent artist to be at the forefront of REAL music.  Check out his single “So Fly” and support him as an artist with his latest album available on iTunes.

http://www.jooniezone.com

Wale- More About Nothing (Mixtape)

Wale has been in heavy rotation, August 3rd, 2010 when he released his latest mixtape “More About Nothing” with features of Rascoe Dash, Tiara Thomas, Avery Storm, Wocka Flocka, Dre from Cool & Dre and more.  The songs I really like are “Ambitious Girl” “The Trip (Downtown)” and “Manipulations part.2” Yes, I am a fan of Wale’s sensitivity to his fan and especially his women.  I would loved to hear him do spoken word because he really is dynamic artist! Give a listen!

download link—> http://limelinx.com/files/b915e0f2cfcbfb4be3f236ca21c126c3

So You Want to Go Natural? (Reader’s Request)

I’ve recently recieved emails and answered questions to my peers and readers who are curious about their naturality.  I am delighted that you guys would look to me for advice and opinions for I’m still on my journey but I don’t mind taking you guys along for the ride.  I am currently in the process of writing my “Hair Story” for http://www.going-natural.com and as I tell my story over and over to writers, websites, and you guys, this will be a liberating experience for your mind, body, and soul.

If you are afraid of wearing your hair at it’s natural state, I suggest that you transition.  To me, depending on how damaged or processed you hair has been transistioning can be very hard.  You may decided to stop the perm and just wear weaves or braids or even a wig but make sure that once you stop that creamy crack that doesn’t mean you do nothing to your hair.  My opinion is that if you are willing to learn how to care for you hair then I’d suggest you go forth with the transistion.

The Big Chop.  That’s how I started my journey, as I told you before in my testimonies I wasn’t given a choice and because my hair was so damaged I had to remove the broken hair which left me with 2 inches of new growth.  Yeah, I had to grow up fast, but I am thankful for it because I was put out there like a fish in the sea and immediately fell in love with my naturality.

So if you are thinking about going Natural, the one thing that you have to build is confidence and acceptance of oneself.  You may not have it now but once you transition to this side you will learn all of these characteristics.  But the cool this is, you will not be ALONE. Our community is big and rapidly growing.  This journey will teach you to love every part of your body at its natural state and will give you hollistic reasons to want to take care of your mind, body, and soul naturally.

And so, I open this forum up for you guys to share you thoughts, concerns and advice in the “Natural” Community! Positivity! Post your comments below!

Keon Supreme x His Musical Breakthrough

Acceptance and Change are the words that I can use to best describe Keon “Supreme” Hall, an aspiring artist from Claremont, California.  Growing up living under a Jehovah Witness household, Keon has always seemed to stand out with creating his own identity.  At the age of 17, Keon reached a breaking point and decided to change his outlook on life, by developing his love for music. “My mother accepts me because I’m her son, but she’s never heard my music,” he explains to me about his relationship with his mother and the choice he has made. With his new mixtape entitled “Supreme” Keon shares his life-changing experiences and enlightenment.  In my opinion his featured song “Love Me Again” best describes his character as an artist.  When telling me about how much emotion was put into his words and relationship with his mother, I knew that he was passionate about his artistic ability to express himself through music.

“Dark, Enlightening, and life changing” is how he describes his mixtape but if I were to give my own take I would call it a breakthrough.  He spits versus that some young men like him can relate to as well as anyone who shares a love for Hip Hop.  After speaking with him it only made since that Keon is studying History in college because he stresses his vision to change the world.  With book knowledge, personal experiences, and the ability to musically express oneself, Keon Supreme is on his way to making his career a staple in today’s Hip Hop.

“Believe in yourself even if no one else will” –Keon “Supreme” Hall

For more information on Keon Supreme visit:

http://www.twitter.com/keonsupreme

http://www.keonsupreme.bandcamp.com

Christina Aguilera – You Lost Me

This is one of my favorite slow songs on Christina Aguilera’s latest album “Bionic” she is always a sucker for that deep stuff so I’m sure someone can relate. Check out “You Lost Me”.

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Steph Jones- B E A utiful

Steph Jones has the potential to being a pop artist with this song “Beautiful” which is on his upcomping album “Imperfect Me” with his cover looking quite interesting.  He says the faces are blurred because he wants you to picture yourself next to him, kind of like relating to his music in your own way, pretty cool huh?  Download his song “Beautiful”,  it has a cute ring to it and I always enjoy music that uplift women.

download link—-> http://usershare.net/dtl1jabr2s3y