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Healthful Monday~ 05/11/2020
By: Edward F. T. Charfauros
Tags: Infographics, Food, Nutritional Guidance, Healthful, Colon

"You deserve better moments of today for an appreciative yesterday as you create your ideal tomorrow! You deserve to enjoy every day that much more with those you love!"

Today's Healthful-Amusement share worth reviewing and considering to amuse your thoughts with, as you'll surely achieve and accomplish more with a healthier better version of yourself. Make a positive difference in your life! You deserve greater bliss and fulfillment~ so, self-improve your overall well-being toward positively affecting those you love as well. Self-care toward supporting a healthier mind and body in support of achieving and accomplishing further in your successes!

Check out this bit of information provided to better self-care for healthier decisions and healthier choices for a healthier lifestyle not just for yourself, but to positively affect those you care about. Invest in your education by increasing your knowledge regarding your health. Learn more about what energizes you as you continue moving forward! This is just some info to assist you towards the better.

CHEERS~ to your bliss everywhere in between your lessons and wins...

#healthful #healthychoices #healthtip #nutritional #infographic
Wellness Saturday~ 05/09/2020
By: Edward F. T. Charfauros
Tags: Infographics, Stretch, Self Care, Wellness, Exercise

Disallow yourself from giving in to any temporary problematic ailments of some form or another at whatever degree of pain and annoyance you're acknowledging at the moment. We're all mentally irritated throughout moments of our existence. So, empower through because you deserve to live a blissful fulfilled life!

Consciously self-direct toward achieving your full potential. Elevate your wellness for the kind of lifestyle of better mental and spiritual well-being that uplifts your soul, mindset, and physicality for the better. Positively affirm good health within and believe in what you desire for yourself with an attitude of gratitude. This is my reasoning revolving around the investment in your health education, so one may learn more about what energizes them to actively continue on their desired path.

Here is today's wellness assistance to improve yourself for a healthier well-being. Hope this piece of advice helps with better care for your health and well-being for better moments today and an ideal tomorrow because you deserve to be that much better as the world needs you~

CHEERS~ to your bliss and best version of yourself as you're meant to be with your great day continuing~

#wellness #stretch #exercises #infographic #lifeguidance
Spanish Flu Infography
By: Manuel Castañeda
Tags: Spanish, Infographics, Covid 19, Spanish Flu

During this last days, I´ve been asking myself why there´s a lot of people out there beliving in conspiracy theories?

Why there´s a lot of people protesting against the lockdown measures put in place?

Why there´s a lot of people that still don´t believe that the Covid 19 virus exists?

But one thing I haven´t heard yet is people relying on what History can teach us from lessons of the past, and in this case, about past pandemics.

That´s why I made my own reseach and put it on an Infography.

Anyone is welcome to download it if hey want to do it.

Last but not least, I would like to share a paragraph of what I found searching for Information: “Based on patterns of past pandemics, experts expect that once a new strain breaks loose, it will circle the globe in two or three waves, each potentially lasting several months but peaking in individual communities about five weeks after its arrival. The waves could be separated by as long as a season: if the first hit in springtime, the second might not begin until late summer or early fall. Because meaningful amounts of vaccine tailored to the pandemic strain will not emerge from factories for some six months, government planners are especially concerned with bracing for the first wave.”

Feel free to share your thoughts
Six ideas to inspire your motivation
By: Wang Yip
Tags: Infographics, Habit Building, Habits, Motivation, Routine

Are you finding it difficult to get or stay motivated working from home? Here are six ideas to help inspire motivation based on what I learned doing research for my book Essential Habits:

Get the fundamentals right. Eat healthy, sleep eight hours and be active every day. Keep your end goal in mind. Think about how great it will feel when you are finished. Find a way to reward yourself. Create a schedule. Find the routines and create a schedule that help ‘automate’ what you do and when you do it. This way, you do not have to decide what to do next. Take small steps. Motivation does not inspire action. Take action and then motivation will come. Take the smallest step towards your goal. Don’t feel like running on the treadmill? Run for one minute. Don’t feel like writing that book? Write one paragraph. Think positive. Fill your mind with positive thoughts. Don’t think that you are lazy or unproductive. If you cannot seem to take action, do not force it. Sleep early, get refreshed and then try it again the next day. Find accountability through friends. Check in with a friend or a co-worker on a daily basis. Ask them what they did that day. Make sure you have something to say.
Healthful Monday~ 05/04/2020
By: Edward F. T. Charfauros
Tags: Infographics, Nutritional Guidance, Life Guidance, Probiotics, Healthful

Make a positive difference in your life! You deserve greater bliss and fulfillment~ so, self-improve your overall well-being toward positively affecting those you love as well. Self-care toward supporting a healthier mind and body in support of achieving and accomplishing further in your successes! Remind yourself that, "I deserve better moments of today for an appreciative yesterday as I create my ideal tomorrow! I deserve to enjoy every day that much more with those I love!"

Check out this bit of information provided for you today, and learn more about what energizes you as you continue moving forward! This is just some info to assist you towards the better. Today's Healthful-Amusement share worth reviewing and considering to amuse your thoughts with as you'll surely achieve and accomplish more with a healthier better version of yourself. I am simply here assisting you with better self-care for healthier decisions and healthier choices for a healthier lifestyle not just for yourself, but to positively affect those you care about. Invest in your education by increasing your knowledge regarding your health.

CHEERS~ to your bliss everywhere in between your lessons and wins... 😉

#healthful #lifeguidance #selfhealing #nutritional #infographic
Wellness Saturday~ 05/02/2020
By: Edward F. T. Charfauros
Tags: Infographics, Self Care, Stretching Exercises, Wellness, Wellbeing

You deserve to live and enjoy a blissful fulfilled life! Consciously self-direct toward achieving your full potential. Elevate your wellness for the kind of lifestyle of better mental and spiritual well-being that uplifts your soul, mindset, and physicality for the better. Positively affirm good health within and believe in what you desire for yourself with an attitude of gratitude.

Disallow yourself in giving in to any temporary problematic ailments of some form or another at whatever degree of pain and annoyance you're acknowledging at the moment. We're all mentally irritated throughout moments of our existence. This is my reasoning revolving around the investment in your health education, so one may learn more about what energizes them to actively continue on their desired path!

Here is today's wellness assistance to improve yourself for a healthier well-being. Hope this piece of advice helps with better care for your health and well-being for better moments today and for an ideal tomorrow because you deserve to be that much better as the world needs you~

CHEERS~ to your bliss and best version of yourself as you're meant to be as your great day continues~

#wellness #wellbeing #stretching #infographic #exercises
Healthful Monday~ 04/27/2020
By: Edward F. T. Charfauros
Tags: Infographics, Nutritional Guidance, Life Guidance, Vitamin A Sources, Healthful

Make a positive difference in your life! I am simply here assisting you with better self-care for healthier decisions and healthier choices for a healthier lifestyle not just for yourself, but to positively affect those you care about. Self-care toward supporting a healthier mind and body in support of achieving and accomplishing further in your successes! You deserve greater bliss and fulfillment~ so, self-improve your overall well-being toward positively affecting those you love as well.

Today’s Healthful-Amusement share worth reviewing and considering to amuse your thoughts as you’ll surely achieve and accomplish more with a healthier better version of yourself. Invest in your education by increasing your knowledge regarding your health. Check out this bit of information provided for you today, and learn more about what energizes you as you continue moving forward! This is just some info to assist you towards the better.

Remind yourself that, “I deserve better moments of today for an appreciative yesterday as I create my ideal tomorrow! I deserve to enjoy every day that much more with those I love!”

CHEERS~ to your bliss everywhere in between your lessons and wins… 😉

#healthful #lifeguidance #VitaminA #nutritional #infographic
T Black Releases Visual For “Eat A Choppa”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Rap, Miami

T Black has released a new project titled Not Afraid To Die Alone. The Miami based artist has been focused on promoting the lead single off of the project titled “Eat A Choppa” featuring DreLaylow and was produced by JA Labissiere & Zoerab. The visual for “Eat A Choppa” was directed by popular Miami videographer Alexia G Shot It from Safehouze Studios.

The visual shows T Black going to work at a 9–5, it’s Monday and his workday is already starting off sour thanks to his boss whos laying people off. He tries to keep his job but his boss relentlessly tells him it’s time to go! He then devises a plan to take his power back! T Black and DreLaylow go back and forth in a rhythmic and lyrical collaboration bringing us an impactful song.

“In this song, you can hear my hunger and my motivation to become a beast in this Hip Hop industry… I just want the world to know the Grind doesn’t stop and I’m going to keep winning and showing perseverance towards my dreams to come true as a professional rapper” expressed T Black about the tone of the single “Eat A Choppa.” The music video has amassed over 1k views on YouTube since its release. Keep running up the views on the music video for “Eat A Choppa.”

Click here to stream Not Afraid To Die Alone.

Keep up with T Black’s latest updates by following him on Instagram.
Autumn! Drops New EP ‘Solitary’
By: New Music First
Tags: Underground Rap, Music, Rap, Underground Hip Hop

Autumn! has dropped his most recent EP titled “Solitary”. The EP is on track to reach over 500,000 streams on SoundCloud in its first week alone.

‘Solitary’ Cover

Autumn! has been growing exponentially, across all platforms. He recently hit 70k on Instagram and has over 20 million streams total on SoundCloud.

Autumn! just dropped a music video to the track Comedy! which was one of the single’s off the EP, Directed by Elan Bia. To check out Autumn! (Aka Twinuzis) newest EP check below
Bhad Bhabie Age Apparent in Makeup-Free Photo: A Tiny Teen
By: Rui Carreira
Tags: Music, Celebrity, Rap, Entertainment, Curiosity

Bhad Bhabie Age Apparent in Makeup-Free Photo: A Tiny Teen

Bhad Bhabie age is a shocker to most, and we explore why she looks so much older and reveal a makeup-free photo that will show you how she naturally is — just a tiny teen. Rui Carreira Follow Dec 7, 2020 · 4 min read

Bhad Bhabie age is really surprising if you’re considering the music she makes and the way she acts, but she is really young and it shows if you see her without her make-up on.

We have written about her before, back when she was known as the Cash Me Outside Girl from Dr. Phil, but she is a different Danielle Bregoli nowadays under the name of Bhad Bhabie.

She is rich, has a successful music career, met some really famous people, bought some new wheels (a Porsche), and she did all of this without even being old enough to drive the car she acquired.

If you are wondering what was her age on Dr. Phil she starred at, Bhad Bhabie aka Danielle Bregolie was 13 years old, but even now she is only 17 years old, which is exactly the same age as another star you may know, JoJo Siwa.

However, her age normally shocks because she looks like a woman already, not a high schooler, although we can explain that easily.

At the bottom of the article, you’ll see her fresh teenager makeup-free face, and you’ll see she actually looks the age she is.
YNG Fiska Releases Hit Single “Faygo”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Faygo, Hip Hop, Music, Rap, Rapper

“Faygo” Cover Art above.

YNG Fiska returns with another melodic trap song “Faygo” and it sure does GO! This is the talented rapper’s last single of the year as he procures what’s next for his budding career in 2021. He plans on releasing a number of singles at the beginning on 2021 (don’t worry guys he won’t keep you waiting TOO long!), and immediately follow them up with a project.

“Faygo” comes off the heels of his previous single “Percs & Lean,” which has amassed over 89k song plays on streaming giant Spotify! The visual for “Faygo” was shot in Miami by videographer extraordinaire Whipalo. Show this incredible rising star some love and stream “Faygo” below.

Keep up with YNG Fiska’s latest updates by following him on Instagram.
FRE$HDRIPSMUD Shows His Depth On His Latest Single “Underdawg Story”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Rap, Hip Hop

Rising artist FRE$HDRIPSMUD, looks to influence the world with his next hit single “Underdawg Story”. This track is expected to come after his last release “Back 2 Back” which dropped October 24th. The sound gives us insight on why FRE$H considers himself an underdog in the industry. This single also delves into the views he has on other artists. He feels as if they are too played out and all share the same story.

His story though, is much different and deeper. Growing up and residing in a small town in Pennsylvania did not make things easy. He uses this track to show how staying in his lane has made the difference. Not conforming to society norms has given him a lot to talk about in his music. FRE$HDRIPSMUD looks to keep growing his support with his next release “Underdawg Story” is out now on all streaming sites.
Unfazed Ree Releases “Geeked Up, Pt. 2”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Hip Hop, Unfazedree, Music, Rap, Rapper

“Geeked Up 2" is officially on the way from Unfazed Ree. Set to drop in late November, Ree looks to close out his successful year on a high note. “Geeked Up, Pt. 2” is the sequel to a prior release he did, “Geeked Up”. In the first track released a while back, Unfazed Ree mentions his quest for love, speaking upon the time he thought he had found the one at such a young age. The love felt untouchable, almost like a match made in heaven. Although things seemed great, this high school love story turns out like many others which he explains in part 2.

Heavily influenced by mainstream artists such as Lil Uzi, Unfazed Ree looks to show us how far his vocals can take him. This song uses high energy to portray his views on what love means to him now. He speaks about how the love in “Geeked Up” does not end up working out and that this does not upset him. Instead he uses every experience as a learning opportunity.

Keep up with Unfazed Ree by following him on Instagram, stay tuned for more to come.
Twerking at dinner is Trash
By: Carol Durant
Tags: Hip Hop, African American, Rap, Etiquette, Twerking

I initially thought this incident was fake news. A black business man in Dallas owns a restaurant called True Kitchen & Kocktails. His name is Kevin Kelley. His goal was to provide an upscale dining experience focusing on Black/African American customers. He hired staff from the community and spent thousands or perhaps millions of dollars to invest in this business venture. Mr. Kelley is being chastised for addressing a table of black women where one of the patrons decided to twerk in public, in the dining room, in full view of other patrons. Mr. Kelley voiced his personal and professional aspirations using pejoratives towards these patrons and is incurring ire from his valid viral tirade. Mr. Kelley is being convicted of bad judgement because he decided to provide a live DJ, who played booty bumping music which incited and encouraged this abhorrent behavior.

Music is part of our lives. Earbuds and headphones keep audiologists and hearing aid companies employed and thriving. Public music is played in elevators, hallways, commercials, doctor’s offices, malls, television shows, shopping centers and the list goes on. We have all heard different songs from different eras at different places in our lives and we casually hum, lo-key sing along and continue with our day. I’ve heard classical music, which didn’t inspire me to waltz in public. I’ve heard the Electric Slide, Macarena and Boot Scootin’ Boogie and didn’t start to dance on the sidewalk or in the dining room at Chili’s.

Twerking in a dining room at a restaurant is aberrant behavior. If that is part of your dinner routine at home, that’s behind closed doors unless you choose to put it online. The other patrons that night, chose to dine at that restaurant; not at a club or after hours bar. It was an embarrassing display that lacked etiquette and home training by the patrons at that table.

I do hope that everyone will support Mr. Kelley and his business. I do hope those in need can Google and use etiquette and common sense.
ABCU’s VoilaXLR & Relz Glover Released Visual For “Shore Thing”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Collective, Rap, Hip Hop

Apron Boys Collective University pictured above.

ABCU’s VoilaXLR & Relz Glover lays down melodic sounds and suave lyricism to Blu Majic’s smooth production on “Shore Thing.” The visual shows the fellas going about their day by the pier, adventuring around with their boo a.k.a their “Shore Thing.” The visual was released over the summer, in August to be specific and has amassed more than 6k views — be sure to show some love and keep running up the views below!
Blame the fans not 6ix9ine
Tags: Music, Artist, Rap, Hip Hop

Intro

A lot of people may have heard about the rapper 6ix9ine who snitched and came out of jail to become the biggest troll with so many people having so much hatred for him that they are praying for him to get harmed. So many people blame him for being so popular, famous, and rich after defeating the controversy that should have shut his career.

Fans are to blame

The reasons fans are to blame for 6ix9ine existence is because in life people give attention to things they may hate thinking nothing of it. I will give you an example imagine you are a popular musician online you have a millions positive comments one comment says f***k your mother. Most people would respond, reply or keep thinking about it the negative comment giving it more light and energy to who ever wrote that comment will stand out from the millions of positive people that said great things about you. Tekashi 6ix9ine is just using the attention you give him to gain fame, wealth because he knows all he has to do is do something the whole world will give him the attention he wants.
Rapper Nba young boy needs help
Tags: Hip Hop, Music, Rap, Lyrics, Rapper

“They say his miss just walked in on him, he was playing with some fire

They say he mentioned to his nigga he might blow out his mind

Say he been looking real suspicious, they can tell he been crying’

They say he steady waiting on something’, he keep his eyes on the time

They hear the headphones on his head playing’ Luther Vandross, baby

They read his wall it was written it was written in hand he got a dead soul, baby

They say he headed onto the land to hear his grandma talk, baby

He said they don’t understand who I am, they all think I’m going’ crazy.” Nba youngboy lyrics

Why he needs help?

You see the lyrics above they are easily ignored they are some lyrics from Nba young boy song called drawing symbols in the sand. Many people in the hip-hop music culture view ‘Young boy’ as a dangerous young man who just does not care as you often see him get arrested or having argument's on social media. The young man truly needs help whether its therapy, advice from anyone to help him because deep down he is suffering. There is deep issues beyond the gangster image he portray which many people over look because in hip hop all they care about is the destruction of young black male.
11 Underground/Independent Toronto Rap Songs You Should Know
By: Jeff Yu
Tags: Hip Hop, Music, Toronto, Rap, Underground

Lil Berete & Anders — Ride or Die

Drawing frequent comparisons to NBA Youngboy, Lil Berete has solidified himself as one of Toronto’s most promising upcoming rappers. With his gritty raps about street life and melodic intuitions that feel reminiscent of Akon and T-Pain, he stretches his cadence and delivery so that each bar stays stuck in your head.

Hailing from Regent Park, Lil Berete created the music collective “Southside to Northside” in hopes that it would help the two sides of Regent Park come together. As Lil Berete started breaking out internationally, he was signed to the XL Recordings imprint, New Gen. Working with producers like Kenny Beats and 169, Lil Berete has carved out a unique, versatile lane in Toronto rap. From trap to dancehall to EDM to grime, Lil Berete loves to experiment with new sounds and Ride or Die is no different.

Linking up with Sauga R&B star Anders, Lil Berete reflects on his newfound success while contrasting it with the pain it took to get here. “My hood a different type of war it’s on my six pack”, he raps before reflecting on his struggles: “Life ain’t easy, can’t follow the path my daddy went.” Lil Berete’s natural charisma shines here as he flexes and dances in a warehouse. Paired with Anders who brings a smooth verse and polished flow, they compliment each other perfectly on one of the best singles this year.
Pudge Capone Holds Nothing Back On New Single “Knock Me Down”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Pennsylvania, Rap, Hip Hop

Pudge Capone pictured above.

Hailing out of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, artist Pudge Capone has released an impactful new single titled “Knock Me Down” — An ode to facing adversity head-on, getting up and pushing forward, no matter what. Pudge is no stranger to adversity himself and choosing to persevere. It was those experiences that led him to express himself creatively, first as a DJ (he was also an artist manager at the time, simultaneously) and now as an artist. His move in 2016 to Washington Heights, NY was pivotal in his growth within the music industry. During his time being a DJ & artist manager he was spending time at shows and studios with Spanish music artists such as Lemagicc, Atuedadvasegui, DJ Lobo, El Mayor, Lito Kirino, & Ozuna to name a few.

He eventually gave up DJing and began to pursue his career as an artist, releasing his first song “They Ain’t Believe” on January 25, 2019 (which just so happens on his mother’s birthday) & a week after her unfortunate passing. He is steadily building his catalog with up to 10 songs now and has features with artists like FatBoy SSE & Lil Rekk. “Coming from a small town, tryna make it out in the music industry is like finding a needle in a haystack” observes Pudge. It’s his first year in the rap game and he has already opened for artist such as Pop Smoke (R.I.P), Lil Durk, King Von (R.I.P), Yella Beezy & 22gz. He has a bunch of projects on the way for 2021, stay tuned for more to come from this fast rising star!

Follow Pudge Capone on Instagram for more of his latest updates.
Yung $emo Recruits Famous Kid Brick For His Latest Single “Zaza”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Florida, Hip Hop, Music, Rap, Tampa

Cover art for “Zaza” by Yung $emo featuring Famous Kid Brick pictured above.

The music scene in the Sunshine State has been on the rise for quite some time. Upcoming artist Yung $emo, reigning from Tampa, FL, looks to be climbing slowly but surely. Looking to vibe with his supporters, Yung $emo releases his hit track “ZAZA”. $emo is collabing with blue check artist Famous Kid Brick to deliver a hit song to close out 2020.

The release features $emo’s upbeat trap flow throughout its entirety. He focuses a majority of the lyrics on marijuana, and how he likes to smoke the most exotic he can find. $emo looks to show his supporters how he uses marijuana to simply relax and have a good time. His catchy hook also speaks about his love for exotic weed which paves the way for the entire track. Famous Kid Brick’s melodic touch on the final verse helps to close out this vibe. Both artists include their authenticity by using real life situations in their music. Be on the lookout for more of Yung $emo in the early months of 2021.

Follow Yung $emo on Instagram for more of his latest updates.
YGN Don Releases New Album “Fantasy Wrld”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Alternative, Hip Hop, Music, Delaware Videos, Rap

Fantasy Wrld covert Art pictured above.

YGN Don, an upcoming talent, is hoping to make a buzz with his latest album Fantasy Wrld. This project features Don’s ability to be versatile as well as tell a story. His different flows are on display like seen in his latest drop “Imma Mess”. This track gives us a show of his promising upside. Don feels as if this project can relate to anybody who listens to his music because of the various situations he lyricizes.

YGN starts this project off with a track “Hey”, which gives insight to his DMV influence.. He then gets into some more playful tracks that you can vibe with. Don likes to have fun with each track he drops. He also looks to influence all kinds of people going through the same struggles as him. If you have not heard YGN Don’s harmonizing flow, streaming this project is a no brainer.

Follow YGN Don on Instagram for more of his latest updates.
Saweetie’s Quarantine Content Is A Breath of Fresh Air
By: Kesia Alexandra
Tags: Hip Hop, Music, Pop Culture, Rap, Culture

Thanks for the laughs, Saweetie. Lord knows, we need ‘em.

A few months back, I wrote about how our current pandemic has been killing celebrity culture. As time treks on, this seems to be increasingly true. Consumers have lost patience with flashy celebs who seemingly lack substance. There have, however, been a few beacons of comedic light and one of them is Saweetie. Sis has been consistently putting out humorous, or eye catching content this whole year so I’m taking a moment to shout her out.

Perhaps her ability to keep it cute during this trying time shouldn’t come as that much of a surprise. Saweetie has a degree in communications from University of Southern California, so she understands the value of high quality content.

From recreating a scene featuring Felicia of “Bye Felicia” fame from the classic movie Friday to playing the roles of all three members of Destiny’s Child for a “Bootylicious” re-enactment, Saweetie has been cranking out eye-catching images. I am especially fond of the Ferngully reference in the video and art for her lastest musical release “Back To The Streets” featuring Jhene Aiko.
Young Juice Releases Debut Album “Don’t Lose Yourself”
By: New Music First
Tags: Rap, Album Review, Young Juice, Underground Rap, Underground Music

Young Juice has recently released his debut album Don’t Lose Yourself, on November 12th. The album highlights his versatility, diving into multiple different sounds throughout the project.

Don’t Lose Yourself Album Cover, Photo by Tycho Burwell

With seven music video accompanying the project, all of which are directed by Young Juice’s frequent collaborator Tycho Burwell. They’ve been working together on videos since the Sidekick Music Video in 2019. The album already has over 108,000 total streams across all platforms. With the right push this album has the potential to be his breakout project. Young Juice and Autumn! came together on the album for their second collaboration, DreamsOFaHellcat. The track is produced by ZvanZ, a producer on the rise in the underground music scene.

Below are the music videos for the project which have been released so far, only three out of the seven videos have dropped.
Nicki Minaj joins HBO Max in upcoming 6 Part Documentary Series
Tags: HBO, Streaming, Music, Rap, 2020

Announcement dropped on 10th Anniversary of ‘ Pink Friday’

Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj ) has struck a deal with HBO Max, which will consist of 6 half-hour episodes of the docu-series for the streaming platform.

The news came on the 10th Anniversary of her album “ Pink Friday “.

The series is set to follow Minaj’s life, letting fans explore both her personal and professional life, highlighting her accomplishments in the rap genre. The series name remains untitled.

The rapper, posted on her social media account, alongside the short clip above, she wrote: “”I am beyond grateful & excited to share this news with you guys today. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have #HBOMAX on board to help me tell my story in this delicate & memorable way. A way that my fans will love forever. This doc is next level.

I can promise you that. ? Follow @hbomax @hbomaxpop & @bronstudios to get the updates you’ll need. Love you. #NickiMinajHBOMAX ITS GOIN DOWN!!!! BASEMENT!!!!!”

“Nicki Minaj is a multi-faceted artist, businesswoman, and innovator as well as force to be reckoned with. It’s a privilege to bring this project to HBO Max and provide our viewers with unprecedented access to her life,” -Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max

The project will be directed by Michael John Warren, who has worked with Minaj in the past as well as other rappers, including Jay-Z’s “Fade to Black” movie back in 2004.

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Kid Ali Teams Up Again With Popular Producer CONNIE On “4x4”
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Rap, Hip Hop

Kid Ali Teams Up Again With Popular Producer CONNIE On “4x4” Yunaisy Morales ·Nov 20, 2020

“4x4” Cover Art

New Jersey native, now Los Angeles based artist Kid Ali returns to our pages with his latest track “4x4,” produced by CONNIE. The artist, who comes from an Egyptian background, knows a thing or two about working hard to attain your goals. Taking the leap of faith to move his career forward, he moved to Los Angeles and began working with popular producer CONNIE. Stream below.

Follow Kid Ali on Instagram for more of his latest updates.
Pasto Flocco; The Next Sound of New York?
By: New Music First
Tags: Music, Rap, Underground Hip Hop, Pasto Flocco, Underground Rap

Pasto Flocco is a rising artist out of New York City who’s been gaining traction over the past year.

Photo by Tycho Burwell

With millions of streams and over 120,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Pasto Flocco is building up his brand exponentially and is setting himself up for mainstream success in the future.

Recently he’s been releasing countless music videos, all of which have been getting tens of thousands of views on their release. Pasto Flocco has been working a lot with Tycho Burwell, one of the first visual artists he worked with in 2018 when he was starting music. They teamed up on the music video for the collaboration ‘Energy’ with SoFaygo. As well as an unreleased track which was recently previewed on instagram.

Video Directed by Tycho Burwell & SageWolf

Signed to the new label B. B. Noise 01, which has also worked with frequent Pasto Flocco collaborator SoFaygo. Pasto is getting set up to be the next face of New York and we’re excited to see how he maneuvers around the industry in the coming months.
Artist To Watch: SavageSpitFlamez
By: Yunaisy Morales
Tags: Music, Rap, Hip Hop

SavageSpitFlamez is an artist from Detroit, Michigan (from the 8-mile area in particular). He is a song-writer/rapper who has an unorthodox, bold style. He has come out with a few titles tracks like his recent single “For The Cheese” which is available on all streaming platforms right now! Earlier this year (January to April) he went on a tour with JayDaYoungan, Youngeen Ace & Shy Killer on the “Big 23 Tour”. Savage is managed by Detroit based artist management company Chew Chewy Entertainment which was established by Deonte Cooper. Stay tuned for more to come from the up-coming rapper.

Below you have Savage’s latest music video which was directed by FluShotMe for his single “So Anxious,” which will be available on all streaming platforms once his album is released! Educated Ignorance 3 is scheduled to be released by early 2021. Stay tuned for that announcement! The music video for “So Anxious” has garnered more than 33k views since it’s release on it’s own with minimum promotion — goes to show the star power SavageSpitFlamez has under his belt. Keep running up the views on the music video for “So Anxious” & keep an eye out for more to come from this budding artist.
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Pronouns
Tags: Transgender, Queer, Pronouns, LGBT, Gender

I’ve continued to test the presentation waters ever since. I’m sure it seems like multiple people live in my single dorm room because I emerge looking completely different from day to day. Some days, I’m in a beret and a turtleneck. On others, I can be found in a corset and a sweater or a muscle tank and sweats. Or…in a skirt. I wear it all with confidence, and I’m the happiest I’ve been in a long while — which is saying something given the everything about how this year has gone.

Existing with a flat chest, a deep voice, a lanky hourglass figure, a big afro, and a gender presentation that shifts each day is incredible, but…I’m questioning my pronouns again.

I currently label myself a “they/he” in all spaces except for Spanish class (because they/them pronouns aren’t easily translate-able in the Spanish language) and when I’m giving campus tours (because prospective college students and their families aren’t likely to respect my pronouns once they notice my more “feminine mannerisms and speaking patterns”). I’m a “he” in those two worlds.

My moms refer to me as their kid. I consider myself trans genderful and potentially genderfluid. I am transmasculine in the sense that I am taking testosterone and have had top surgery, but that phrase feels limiting for me specifically. I’m not a trans man. I’m not a woman, but “she” pronouns only bother me because they imply cisness when used in reference to me — which isn’t accurate. “He” either means that I’m manly or serves as a blank pronoun slate, depending on the context and who is saying it. “They” feels…like I’m intentionally Othering myself and like it’s the only option left for a person like me, but it also seems like the closest option to accuracy.

Can you tell that I am getting lost in the gender ocean?

What pronoun (or gender label) means that I am masculine in my physical body but want absolutely nothing to do with anything phallic, while also presenting either femme or masc or both or neither depending on how I feel when I wake up and when I look in my closet, while also wanting to take shirtless selfies in a skirt, while also taking into account my standing as an AFAB who is five months on T and five weeks post-op top surgery?

I don’t know. You can tell me, I guess. At this point, it’s a toss-up. “They” will have to suffice for now, and genderfluid seems like my best bet as far as a gender label goes — even though I hate absolutely everything about the “fluid” sound of it.

I wish I had the answer. At least I don’t have tits anymore.

Oak

November 2020
Dear 13-year-old me
By: Luwa Adebanjo
Tags: Relationships, Self, Black, LGBT, Poetry

Motivation and healing

Dear 13-year-old me

Photo by Fabio Comparelli on Unsplash

Or maybe it is. Time will tell. That’s what I want to tell you; that time will be your greatest love and your worst enemy. It will grow your boys up so fast—sooner than you can blink—then it’ll steal your innocence and make you weep. And if you think you’ve cried before, let’s just say 17 is a banner year for new records of all kinds.

Life is going to suck, a lot, and I really wish it wouldn’t—but I also don’t know who we would be without the suffering. That doesn’t mean we are thankful for it. It just means that things could have been different (and you’ll spend many hours wishing and imagining that they were) but different doesn’t always mean better.

One thing I have learnt though is the importance of un-sticking yourself. We tend to get stuck on things, try your best not to. Things get bad, but there are always beautiful moments ahead. It might get better, it might get worse, but if you stop living, you will never get to see how it ends. And you know how much we hate a cliff-hanger.

Most of all, I wish I could give you a hug.

I spent most of today so angry, at you, me, the world, fate: everything. But now I am sitting on soft grass, eating crab legs, and watching our goldfish swim around our pond. The sky is beautiful, the air is clean, our family is safe. Life gets good. It doesn’t always feel that way, sometimes it feels awful, but there is some light in the dark- and it is ours to claim or not.

Looking back at your letters to me, you only want one thing really: for us to be happy. Am I happy? Almost, maybe, someday. You’ve got this. You’ll see me sooner than you think.

Lots of Love,

Future you.

(P.S. You’re gay. I know, it’s crazy. Look it up.)
日本同性婚姻合法化的路漫長 第一步只能先發給「伴侶宣示證明書」
By: Joel Fukuzawa
Tags: Business, Japan, LGBT, 中文, 日本

in Change Your Mind Change Your Life
A Woman Making Love To A Woman
By: Rita Arosemena P.
Tags: Poem, Women, LGBT, Poetry, Intimacy

A Woman Making Love To A Woman

The Bite (1914) by Edvard Munch. Original from The Art Institute of Chicago (Public Domain)

A woman making love to a woman

is like swinging on the edge of a wet abyss

where nothing can be held without sliding

and clocks get out of tune.

Time is prolonged as deforming

while they fall into the abyss slowly

without hurting themselves,

without stopping the act of love that is like

fresh water and flowers and honey

flooding the lips.

Nothing can stop two bodies

merging

into one sweet, enraged sound.

In a cry of surrender,

both women can die,

and find endless life at the

same time.
The Ultimate List of Lesbian Movies to Watch 🍿
By: Sesame But Different
Tags: Movies To Watch, Movies, LGBT, Lesbian, Netflix

The Ultimate List of Lesbian Movies to Watch 🍿

Have you ever tried looking for a lesbian movie on Netflix or Amazon only to end up spending several hours confirming that your search results actually featured a lesbian character or storyline and/or had a happy ending? We certainly have and, thus, we want to save you time and trouble on your search for lesbian movies to watch (or avoid).

After having watched hundreds of lesbian movies together, Chia and I have seen them all-from Oscar-worthy lesbian masterpieces to disappointing films where the lesbian characters are psychotic, killed, or secretly straight. Accordingly, we’ve put together the most comprehensive list of lesbian movies available that you can sort, filter, and watch easily so you can save time actually enjoying the movie.

This is the lesbian movie database that we wish we had whenever we would spend countless hours searching the internet for new lesbian films to watch.

Each movie on the list includes a quick summary, how “lesbian” the storyline/plot actually is, whether or not we would personally recommend it, and direct links to watch the full movie or trailer. Most importantly, for each movie listed, we tell you whether or not it has a happy ending so you can avoid all the “bury your gays tropes”.

How to use this database:

Click “View larger” on the bottom left corner of the embed to view this data in a new window for the best experience:

Sort and filter based on your preferences (i.e. year, genre, alphabetically, recommended, happy ending, etc.):

Key:

Overall Rating — Based out of 5 thumbs up.

👍👍👍👍👍 — Absolutely, must-watch film.

👍👍👍👍 — Great movie that exceeds expectations.

— Great movie that exceeds expectations. 👍👍👍 — Decent movie, may have a mediocre ending, amateur acting, cinematography and/or plot.

— Decent movie, may have a mediocre ending, amateur acting, cinematography and/or plot. 👍👍 — Only watch if you’re super bored and have nothing better to do.

— Only watch if you’re super bored and have nothing better to do. 👍 — Spare your eyes and don’t watch it unless you’re being forced to.

2. Happy Ending? — Based on a combination of whether the movie has a good, satisfying conclusion and whether the lesbian characters end up together.

3. How Lesbian Is It? — Based on how much of the storyline is centered around a lesbian romance or coming out story as the main plot.

If you want to download a CSV of this database, click here.
Can I Pray The Gay Away?
By: Kadron Bullington
Tags: LGBTQ, LGBT, Coming Out

Can I Pray The Gay Away?

In the LGBTQ+ community there are a lot of things that are used to being heard. One of those things being, “You are going to Hell, that’s a sin.” It’s no surprise that some have a hard time accepting who they are,their thoughts,and their relationships because of religion. This is also a reason why some don’t tell their families and wait to later in life to “come out.”This is also why some try to “pray the gay away.”

So can you? The short answer is no. In my opinion, you shouldn’t want/have to, because you are who you are. You love who you love. Regardless of what you or your family believe, those feelings you are having, those thoughts that keep you awake at night are there for a reason. You can be religious and LGBTQ+. IF Christians follow the old testament, which is where all the so called scriptures are located on homosexuality; Leviticus,Genesis, Judah, Jude, Romans, Timothy, Isaiah to name a few,then we would all go to Hell! If the scripture surrounding the text is read, one would realize that it is not about homosexuality. The New Testament teaches about love for all people. I believe that most forget this….The Bible, just like any other written word, is open for interpretation. The interpretation of the Bible has been studied, debated upon, and translated by so many languages over the years. Why else do we have so many religions? This is because individuals interpret and see the Bible differently, they see religion differently, they see life differently. Also , not all religions follow the Bible. So why are we so stuck on that religion? Why do we just believe what everyone else says? My advice would be to read it and interpret it for yourself.

Don’t feel guilty about the person you are. I have learned to be understanding of the opinions of others, but I choose to not let those opinions make me feel bad or less of a person for who I am. We all have that choice, to be accepting of ourselves. I believe this is the first step for many. How can we ask others to accept us if we don’t accept ourselves.

This, understandably so, can be difficult for some. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help, don’t be afraid to build a support system to help you through the beginning process of accepting who you are! Do this in your own time. Don’t feel rushed or pressured to “come out," and if you need help or guidance, feel free to reach out to me. I am a judgment free person.

For more information, feel free to listen to our podcast.

https://anchor.fm/kt-bullingtonglobal/episodes/Can-I-Pray-The-Gay-Away-ekoea4
16 of the Best Lesbian Movie Quotes About Love
By: Sesame But Different
Tags: Movies To Watch, Quotes, LGBT, Lesbian Relationships, Lesbian

My girlfriend, Chia and I, have probably spent way too many hours researching and watching any lesbian movie we can find including ones that are terrible.

Oftentimes when we’re watching a gay movie, we’ll come across a great quote or romantic line that makes us say, “Awww”. 😍

Instead of having to rewatch every lesbian movie to find the best lesbian movie quotes, we’ve complied a list for you below of some of our favorite quotes.

1. I want to be with someone who, ten years from now, still makes my heart jump when I hear her key in the door. And that someone is you. — Leyla from “I Can’t Think Straight”

2. What happened to you? You happened to me. — Disobedience

3. The lily means I dare you to love me. — Luce from “Imagine Me & You”

4. Love is being willing to ruin a good painting for a chance at a great one. — Ellie, “The Half of It”

5. I have infinite tenderness for you. I always will. My whole life. — Emma from “Blue is the Warmest Color”

6. I think love should be irresistible, like a drug, you know? Ithink when it happens you should just not be able to help yourself. — D.E.B.S.

7. This is not how I saw my life. But it’s so much better than anything I could’ve imagined. I wanna be with you. — Lauren from “Lez Bomb”

Check out our movie review about Lez Bomb here.

8. I want to show the world how much. I love you. — Frida from “Kyss Mig (Kiss Me)”

9. My angel, flung out of space. — Carol

10. When you asked if I had known love. I could tell the answer was yes. And that it was now. — Marianne from “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

11. There is no word in our language that can describe us. How we feel for each other. — Sita from “Fire”

12. I don’t want to shock you or anything. But I really want to hold your hand right now. — The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love

13. You make me feel something I absolutely cannot feel. — Rachel from “Imagine Me & You”

14. Kiss me. Now. In front of all these people. — Vivian from “Saving Face”

15. How her eyes look right into yours. How you could live in an ocean of her thoughts. — Ellie from “The Half of It”

Check out our movie review about The Half of It here.

16. If she’d asked me, even once, to stay, I would have stayed forever. — “Disobedience”

Note: this list is a work in progress and will continue to be updated as we discover more lesbian movies and quotes. If you have any recommendations, let us know in the comments below! 🙂

Check out our Ultimate List of Lesbian Movies to Watch here.