Artist Spotlight: The Who's Who of Today's Music

Artist Spotlight: The Who's Who of Today's Music

Estelle

Birth name
Fanta Estelle Swaray
Born
18 January 1980 (1980-01-18) (age 28)
Origin
West London, England
Genre(s)
R&B, hip hop, soul
Occupation(s)
Singer, rapper, songwriter, producer
Years active
2003-present
Label(s)
Stellarents, V2 Records, Home School, Black Jays, Atlantic,Ill Flava Records
Associated acts
Kanye West, JayD, John Legend, Will.I.Am, Karl Hinds
Website

Born into a strictly religious Senagalese/Granadan family where she was the second of eight children, Estelle learned early about responsibility for self and family, as well as how to escape life’s daily pressures through music. Though her mother had banned secular music in the house, young Estelle was exposed to African music and gospel (as well as her West Indian stepfather’s roots reggae and dub) via an impressive homemade soundsystem. At school, ‘80s pop was the dominant sound. It wasn’t long before a teenage Estelle was sneaking out of the house to hear hip hop. “You don’t have to compromise yourself as an artist,” says Estelle. “You just have to make the standard believable and relatable.” While her previous successes were notable, they followed an unconventional path.

The album’s love songs, while sensual, reveal a thoughtfulness when it comes to modern day matters of the heart. “I’m a real woman. Been in relationships and been hurt, and hurt other people.” When she got into the booth with Wyclef for “Substitute Lover,” Estelle’s answer to the shorty shout-outs dominating hip hop radio, Wyclef said he had never worked with a young artist that reminded him so much of Lauryn Hill, mostly because of Estelle’s improvisational style. “I did it on a level of, let me just speak my mind, and then a lot of women out there agree with it.” My influences? Ella Fitzgerald—she’s my be all and end all. Mary J. Blige, because she’s a person I love to sing to. Recently, Dinah Washington. She’s so cheeky in performances. I like the emotion in a lot of classic rock, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses. Freddie Mercury—“Bohemian Rhapsody” is still classic. Put it on today and it’s still an original mix of sounds. Out in spring 2008, Shine is also an original mix of sounds. Where Senegal meets London and hops the pond. Where funk shimmies up against reggae and R&B. Somewhere out of this world is where you’ll find Estelle.

YOUTUBE PARADISE!!!!

YOUTUBE PARADISE

HOTTLIKEFIRE03 AKA BROADWAY

Broadway always lays down the smooth and spicy vocals. He's popular on youtube not only because of the vids with Dondria, but because his aura and presence draws you into him. He will definitely be a top runner in the R&B game soon. We love you Broadway. Dallas representing.

23 year old,Super Goofy young fella Serious about his music lives everyday like it was his last. I don't eat as much as Dondria, although it might of seemed like it in the "Until the end of time" Video, but we are similar in some aspects, as if she spit me out. Love Writing new songs, working with different people. For all the the Ladies I'm Young and Single..YEAH , I said single LOL!
Label Type: Major Label

Band Members: Broadway

City: Dallas, Tx (Get Like Me)



Website URL: http://www.myspace.com/3v3nt

BOY TOY OF THE WEEK

Boy Toy of the Week

Lance Forrest

Height:
5' 10"
Weight:
177 lbs
Shoe size:
11.5
Hair color:
Black
Hair length:
Medium
Eye color:
Hazel
Ethnicity:
African American
Skin color:
Brown

http://www.modelmayhem.com/lanceforrest1

Helloooo every one! I am a Writer, Director and Model. I have done some amazing projects like being on the cover of three books " IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS, TO LOVE & PROTECT AND F*** YOU WHICH IS A TABLE TOP BOOK FEATURING ME. I love modeling, acting and writing. I am presently directing and producing a short film that I written called"RIGHTEOUS JUSTICE" www.Foreverstanding.com. I am on this site to expose my self to a larger audience and in hopes of booking more modeling/acting gigs. I am interested in shooting with photographers who are interested in pushing the envelope of creativity. 'I AM OKAY WITH ARTISTIC NUDES BUT I AM NOT INTERESTED IN EROTIC IMAGES OR FRONTAL NUDITY'. The best way to contact me is by e-mail (lancecforrest@yahoo.com)

Photographer Credits **** Edwin Williams Dante Photography #24948 Mel Cavalier Davide Stennett #317210 Oded Levy #17810 J Davy Kirkpatrick #15048 Thomas Mitchell #9869 Brandmodel Studio #309307 KQJ #291524 Sessions Studio #5522040 Kim Roseberry #53539 Laretta Houston #380316 Mark Bower #384323 Steven Blank #250958 Kurt Brown #11525 JJ Onxy #111907 Henning von Berg #597960 Trevor Green #34265 John Whitman #148095

Beauty of the Week

Beauty of the Week

Aja A

There's nothing like an everyday natural beauty with a wild side!

Height:
5' 7"
Weight:
170 lbs
Measurements:
36-24-46
Shoe size:
8.5
Hair color:
Blonde
Hair length:
Long
Eye color:
Brown
Ethnicity:
African American
Skin color:
Brown

I'm new to the modeling industy. I'm a well-rounded woman. I love God, my family, and myself dearly! The pictures displayed here expresses who I am and my versitility. My interest includes, but not limited to shooting for Magazines, Urban Calendars, Lingerie shoots, Urban Runway, or Commercials. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

http://www.modelmayhem.com/theayaexperience

PHOTOS COURTESY OF:Haywood Watkins and Gresham Photography (Beau Monde Fashion Group).

Shoe of the Week

SHOE OF THE WEEK

Well ladies, I couldn't resist this week. I am featuring two bad a$$ pairs of decently priced shoes. The heel are high, but you will feel sexy, confident, and stylish all at the same time.

ALL SHOES FEATURED WILL BE FROM WWW.ENDLESS.COM , MY FAVORITE ONLINE SHOE STORE

The details...Your style can't be pinned down: Prove it with Luichiny's Spencer sandal. This style features a drop-dead-sexy platform and heel, along with a strappy, gladiator-inspired upper packed with fashionable contrasts in color and texture.
Leather upper
Manmade sole
Heel measures approximately 4"
Platform measures approximately 1/2"
Made in Brazil
Item # B0016552BK

Luichiny is a super-sexy young line of shoes styled with unique heels, textiles, and ornaments, which makes Luichiny all at once feminine and trendy. New York-based designer, Sam Wiezel, travels to Europe, South America, and Asia to spot the latest fashion trends and translates them just for you.

The Guess Women's Eudora Sandal commands attention wherever it goes. Featuring leather uppers, adjustable buckle closures and covered high heels, these sandals are ultra sexy showstoppers. With leather soles and low platforms, they add some snap to every step you take in them. The Eudoras are equally at home paired with sophisticated trousers or a little leather skirt and big hoop earrings.
Leather upper
Leather sole
Heel measures approximately 4"
Platform measures approximately 1"
Made in China
Item # B0013FGNMU

Established in 1981, GUESS began as a denim company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Today, GUESS designs, markets and distributes full collections of women's, men's and children's apparel as well as accessories. Throughout the years, the GUESS image has been portrayed in unforgettable, innovative campaigns that have made the brand a household name.


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The current state of the Female MC!

THE CURRENT STATE OF THE FEMALE MC!!!

I had the pleasure of watching the 2 part series America vs. Hip Hop II....Where is the love? on BET. I have to say the first part was nothing but a screaming match and a lot of name calling. I was kind of embarrassed about the whole situation, so I turned the channel. The second part came on today, and I have to say it was more organized and subtle than the first part. BET had a 3rd part that's only available online @ www.bet.com with a all-female panel. They began to discuss the state of female rappers and how sexism DOES exist in the industry. MC Lyte, which was the host, mentioned that 2003 was the last year the Grammys had a Female MC category! That shocked me... are the female MCs that extinct to where they just delete a whole category???

This topic is really important to me because I am a true hip-hop lover. The culture just excites me all together. There are quite a few female MC's today that I really dig. But i'm not understanding why they are still "unequal" to male MCs. Even though the female MCs have different styles they are stereotyped in two categories: Hoochie/Hoes or Lesbians. If the MC wears baggy pants, no make up, have a few tattoos, and a mean swagger then society views them as too "masculine" and not marketable. Missy Elliott, Boss, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Lil Mama, Teyana Taylor, etc. normally falls in this category. Unfortunately Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Remy Ma, Chiba (miss rap supreme), etc normally falls in the Hoochie/Hoe category.

The female MC to me usually comes a little harder than the male MC. Because female MCs are underestimated, they have to be MEAN with the mic and basically jump in everyones face to be noticed and taken serious. Lil Kim is a prime example of this. When she first stepped on the scene with Junior Mafia everyone was like who is this lil girl with the bunny rabbit teeth and fake beauty mark? She can't rap, she's just a chick with a pretty face that just happens to know how to rhyme. So what did she do? She flipped the script came ROUGH with Hardcore and slapped the hell out of the industry. The Queen Bee emerged, she stripped down to her bare minimums and her rhymes came full throttle. The woman could bury a 6'4 300 lb man with a hot 16. Thennnn comes Missy Elliott. She doesn't fit in the eye candy category, and definately not in the feminine category. So where does she stand?? Oh she must be gay because that's not how women look. Welll if society stops portraying 95lb. women as being beautiful, desirable, and sexy then she would "fit in". Missy brought her determination, drive, and talent to the table and broke records. So gay or not she is sooo sick with it. She's laughing at the haters all the way to the bank.

A MC is a MC to me....... whether male or female. If you can spit a hard 16 bars, sell millions of albums, and break any type of records i'm with you. Welll let me not say sell millions because there are some current rappers who don't sell millions that I respect and love. (Common, Jean Grae, M.I.A, Mos Def, Lil Mama, etc)

To sum it up: The current state of the female MC.......SUCKS! They need to step up and demand attention. Kick the stereotypes to the backburner and let's do THIS! I'm sooo for the movement it's crazy.

BET AWARDS 2008* MY OPINIONS

BET AWARDS 2008

Hey you guys!!! I know that some of you may have missed the 2008 BET Awards so I will give my opinions/recap of the show.

First I just want to address the wardrobe situation: The worst dressed individual would have to be Solange Knowles. What a hot mess.... well I guess it goes along with her new single. lol Sorry, but the truth must be told.

Usher opened the show with his hit single- Love in the Club.... how boring, not exciting at all. Whenever I see Usher now all I see is father/husband. I no longer see sex symbol/ great entertainer. Usher has a hugeee fan base, but he needs to retire to a office job.

Alicia Keys turned the show out for me. She performed Teenage Love Affair and she had the nerve to bring out SWV (who has had trouble reuniting), TLC, and En Vogue. Whattttt! How amazing was that? Even though they are old and dusty... I still respect their craft and they did great for groups who have been M.I.A. Ms. Keys never lets me down. Oh is it just me or is Alicia thicker than a pot of gumbo? In the wonderful words of Frankie... Hollaaaa!

Kanye West, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Nelly, and Young Jeezy represented for the rappers that are out right now. I don't agree with anything Kanye EVERRRR has to say, but you can't knock a man of his status. T-Pain is weird but I loveeee anything that he creates. Very unique and a great marketing tool. Whoaaaa Nelly... where did that body come from? It's like he ate weights for dinner. I'm sure Ashanti is loving up on that... as she said on the show she has that "good good". YEAH RIGHT SHANTI

THE BEAUTIFUL TOCARRA

#1 Performance Spot... cannot be singled out. Chris Brown/Ciara was great. Very sexy performance. Rhianna did a good job standing in one spot looking pretty. Love that song Take a Bow that's the Irreplaceable of 2008. Keyshia Cole and my girlll Lil Kim. Whattt the Queen Bee don't budge. She's looking good and Keyshia rocked the hell out of that white outfit. Get it ladies. I'm feeling Ciara forreal....... her performance with Nelly and JD was cute. That girl always cuts up. Atl representing.

DID YALL SEE MAXWELL? I just had to put that in caps. lol He was smooth, clean cut, and he put it down. When's the album coming Maxwell? We are waiting. DID YALL NOTICE ANTHONY HAMILTON CUT OFF THE TACO MEAT FROM HIS FACE? lol Who knew he was a handsome man? Anyways I will stop here, but overall I think this was the best BET Awards so far. Everyone was looking beautiful, classy, and represented well!

OH SNAPS I CAN'T FORGET THIS SIDE NOTE: WHY IS IT THAT YOU ARE NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD, YOU WIN, AND ARE NOT THERE TO ACCEPT??? WTF? HOW ABOUT THEY GIVE THE AWARD TO THE ARTIST WHO HAD THE NEXT HIGHEST AMOUNT OF VOTES? MISSY, KOBE, ERYKAH BADU, THE DREAM ETC. COME ON PEOPLE. IF THAT WAS THE GRAMMYS, EMMYS, OSCARS, BILLBOARD YOU WOULD HAVE ALL BEEN THERE.

PEACE, LOVE, AND LADYBUGS : )

WINNERS LIST

Best Female R&B Artist_ Alicia Keys

Best Male R&B Artist_ Chris Brown

Best Group_ UGK

Best Gospel_ Marvin Sapp

Best Female Hip Hop Artist_ Missy Elliott

Best Male Hip Hop Artist_ Kanye West

Video of the Year_ Ugk/Outkast International Players Anthem

Best Video Director_ Erykah Badu/Mr. Roboto (Honey)

Best Actress: Halle Berry

Best Actor_ Denzel Washington

Best Female Athlete: Candace Parker

Best Male Athlete_ Kobe Bryant

Best Collaboration: Kanye West/ T-Pain

Viewers Choice_ Lil Wayne

BETJ Winner- Raheem Devaughn

Best New Artist_ The Dream

Photos courtesy of: www.bet.com

Tantilizing Tattoos: Miya Bailey

TANTILIZING TATTOOS

Introducing: Miya Bailey

City of Ink

323 Walker St. Atlanta, Ga. 30313

404-525-4465

1. So who is the "real" Miya Bailey?

Miya Bailey is a father, husband, revolutionary, visionary, businessman, and of course an ARTIST. My whole goal in life is to make sure my family and my love one will never have to struggle with money again. It's not cool being poor. I don't like the whole "starving artist" thing. I feel artist are the Earth's Angels sent to create something out of nothing but just using their minds and emotions. That's who Miya Bailey, an artist sent by God to spread love and unite humans through the use of ART. Art is Gods visual voice, a balance voice of beauty and ugliness, love and hate, positive and negative, just pure emotion and logic twisted all up in visual form for the masses.

2. How did you get started in the tattoo industry?

I was living in Erkine street projects in 93 at the time and our photographer, Josh Williams showed me how to do homemade tattoos. I did a few and I was addicted, so I knew I had to look for a master artist to train me in this art form. I moved to ATL in 94 and met Julia, she trained me for 2 years.

3. I know that you get compared to other tattoo artists, what makes you different or stand out from the others?

Actually I never get compared to other tattoo artists. I study other tattooist work and I try my best to do the total opposite so I can create new and different styles. So when you see my tattoos you know who did it without even asking the person who did it. I want my work to stand on it's own. My work is fueled by the emotions and stories my clients feed me. It's a mix between music, my clients emotions, and me relaxing enough so I don't have to think about the art. I just let the person and music fuel me. What Shinge (from Yellow Blaze Tattoo) is doing with Japanese tattooing is amazing, beautiful, and GENIUS. That's what I want to do for my people, create a soulful style of tattooing for future tattoo artists. I want them to take my style use it and add more to it. That's how styles grow into cultures and lifestyles. Look at what Mr. Cartoon and Jose Lopez has done for Mexican art that's what I want to do. I want other artist to study my style use it so I can evolve and move on to the next level.I haven't done my best work YET, so I feel it's coming if I can get the right client to put their trust in me. I promise it will be something total different from what people THINK my style of tattooing is.

4. Where do you see the art of tattooing 10 years from now?

I feel there will be way too many tattoo shops. Seems like everyone wants to be a tattoo artist these days. Tattooing ISN'T a "job" it's an lifestyle. It's like being a vampire. You have no day time life because you are tattooing all day so by the time you get out the shop everyone is sleep except for other artist and musician who live the same lifestyle as you do. I think if you are one of the flash stencil tattooist, you might don't have a job. People are smarter these days and they will be even smarter 10 years from now. Custom tattooing will take over and all the real artist will be making real money. We will see more art gallery styled tattoo shop and see more millionaire tattoo artists living the good life.

5. If you could pick one major A-List celeb to ink up for the world to see.......who would it be and why?

There is no way I can pick just one. I'm follow "The Secret: the Law of Attraction, so I have a list of people I would be honored to tattoo.

Here is my list:Coldplay (just because I love and respect real musicans)N.E.R.D. (They got Ink and have a good taste in picking artist)Chris Brown ( just to show the younger folks what real tattooing is all about. I would love to see that kid with my ink. he talented)Usher (I tattooed him when I was only 19 years old and I want him to have some of the 33 year old Miya Bailey's work)Outkast (Andre 3000 & Big Boi are genius and their the GREATEST rap group in the history is hip-hop)Kanye West (he has the style and swag. All he need is real ink and he will help promote quality tattoos to the people. He's a trendsetter he needs ink.)Lisa Bonet (She has a lot of tattoo work on her now and I feel my style would look beauty on her skin)Meshelle N'Degeocello ( Lesbian & Bisexual woman have the BEST taste for art for some reason. And a lot are free spirits and open minded. Plus she is one of the best musicians in the world. She would help me reach the people I been trying to get my art to for years.)Cee-Lo Green (I love this brother since Goodie Mob, we in the same city but he hasn't been inked by me yet. He's open minded so I know I can create something special for him)Keyshia Cole (she is so hood, and I'm from the hood so I know I can create something just for her. A lot of women look up to her and follow her image, all she needs is better work and watch how many people follow : )

Many blessings, Miya Bailey

P.S NOT ONLY IS HE A TATTOO ARTIST... HE DOES PAINTINGS AS WELL.

VISIT MIYA: http://www.myspace.com/miyabailey

http://www.thecityofink.com/

http://www.myspace.com/miyasart

Youtube Paradise: The best of the best!

YOUTUBE PARADISE

PRISCILLA RENEA

TAKE A BOW ORIGINALLY BY RHIANNA: BUT SOUNDS BETTER HERE



Priscilla Renea is a 19 year old songwriter/singer from Vero Beach Florida. She is hot, hot, hot! From her original songs to her covers Priscilla lays it down. Her voice is versatile and she can also play the guitar. She's like Alanis Morissette and Beyonce rolled in one. lol Not only is Priscilla vocally delicious she has a great attitude about life. She reaches out to her fans on youtube and provides them with grade A+ performances. Annddddd I always get a laugh out of her... she's quite funny.

http://www.myspace.com/priscillarenea




I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU: PRISCILLA RENEA ORIGINAL


ONE VOICE: BY PRISCILLA RENEA.... WRITTEN, COMPOSED, SUNG BY HERSELF


http://www.myspace.com/priscillarenea

Beauty of the Week

Beauty of the Week

Cayenne Wesley

http://www.modelmayhem.com/cayennewesley

Height:
5' 9"
Weight:
160 lbs
Measurements:
36-28-44
Hair color:
Other
Hair length:
Long
Eye color:
Hazel
Ethnicity:
African American
Skin color:
Brown

I am here to network with others in the modeling, fashion, entertainment, film and music industry. I love modeling, music, entertaining and acting. I also sing and write lyrics/poetry. If you are interested in working with me(regardless of location) Please, feel free to contact me. I'm looking to meet people who are professional, sincere and who can bring forth a positive influence in my life!

My name is Cayenne Wesley, i was born and raised in Houston, Tx. My parents are from Rayville and Opelousas, LA where I spent most of my childhood years. You can tell by my name and my country thickness that i'm a real country creole girl!(lol) I'm of african-american and french-creole decent.

Photo Credits: MARIA SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY - #713477 **
PAZI - #81097

BOY TOY OF THE WEEK....

BOY TOY OF THE WEEK

BLKRICAN

YOU CAN CHECK HIM OUT AT: HTTP://WWW.MODELMAYHEM.COM/BLKRICAN

Height:
5' 9"
Weight:
200 lbs
Measurements:
44-31-40
Shoe size:
10.5
Hair color:
Black
Hair length:
Short
Eye color:
Brown
Ethnicity:
Hispanic
Skin color:
Brown

Photo Credits: Abejon Photo, mans-image, True Image Photography by Phil, U'NEEK Imaging Photography , Suave Arts Photography

$25,000 dessert....... wtf?

I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE PLEASEEEEE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE THIS. I CAN BUY LOTS OF $3.95 GALLONS OF GAS FOR THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY. I COULD ACTUALLY PAY OFF MY DEBT AS WELL.



SO YOU GUYS TELL ME........ WHAT COULD YOU BE DOING WITH $25,000 AT THIS MOMENT?

The Bald and the Beautiful!

This is for the Bald and the Beautiful...........or women who just like to switch it up.

Introducing Patti Labelle Wigs.

I know you all love Ms. Patti Labelle. She has been representing in the music game for years....... longer then some of us have been alive. Not only is Ms. Labelle talented, but she always looks great. This diva cannot be touched in the hair category. Yeah Mary J, Keyshia Cole, and Fantasia keeps the hair game rolling, but Ms. Patti is the originator.

www.especiallyyours.com

Everything in the collection will be made to the highest standards using either premium human hair (for those who like to style, curl or change their look frequently); or the best quality synthetic hair (for those who are always on the go and prefer ready-made styles).

Ageless Beauty Wig for those who are a little bit on the older side but would like to get your groove back: http://www.especiallyyours.com/patti/product.asp?cid=14&did=294&pid=2494&mscssid=&adsrc=&pg=1&sort=1&attrid=

Lady Labelle Human Hair Wig: A classic bob that will go great with any age and look:

http://www.especiallyyours.com/patti/product.asp?cid=14&did=294&pid=2501&mscssid=&adsrc=&pg=1&sort=1&attrid=

The "Patti LaBelle Collection" is the latest exclusive from Especially Yours®, the leading catalog and website for wigs, hair pieces and fashion for African-American women in the United States. Designed for women to attach and style conveniently at home, the products from Especially Yours® can give women the professional, glamorous, spent-days-in-a-salon look of many celebrities, for a fraction of the time and cost!

So you think you can dance: Comfort Fedoke

Ok you guys soooo i'm a reality t.v. junkie. One of my favorite shows is So you think you can dance....... and I always choose my favorite dancer. This season I have grown to like Ms. Comfort Fedoke, a 20 year old Nigerian dancer from Dallas, Tx. Not only is she crazy on the dance floor her skills are not to be doubted. Comfort has been dancing since the tender age of 8 and has not stopped since. She's a hip hop dancer naturally, but she can conform and pick up any genre of dance that you throw at her. Despite her popping her shoulder out of place during a performance Comfort has not let anyone down.



PLEASE WATCH SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE ON FOX AND MAKE SURE TO VOTE FOR COMFORT FEDOKE: WEDNESDAYS AT 8:00PM EST
http://www.fox.com/dance/top20_comfort.htm



Emmy-nominated SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.

News you can Use!

2 Suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper T.I's assistant Philant Johnson

According to QUAN TRUONG of the Cincinnati Enquirer:

"Details have finally emerged that patrons at an after-hours party became enraged with rapper Clifford Harris – who goes by the stage name T.I.– and his entourage, and that rage quickly escalated and erupted into violence."

"Hosea Thomas, 34, of North College Hill, and Padron Thomas, 40, of East Price Hill, have been charged with murder and felonious assault for the death of Harris’ assistant and childhood friend, Philant Johnson, 26, and the wounding of three others in the entourage".

"Hosea Thomas, who has a criminal history that includes drug possession and trafficking convictions, was arrested in the 6900 block of Montgomery Road in Silverton and was booked into the Hamilton County Jail Wednesday morning without bond. Padron Thomas, a listed sex offender, was previously convicted of robbery and rape. He is in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service for an unrelated drug case. The Thomas brothers were each charged with murder and seven counts of felonious assault – one for each person inside the rapper’s vehicles. Hosea Thomas was also charged with having weapons despite a previous conviction and Padron Thomas was also charged with tampering with evidence".

Picture: Courtesy of Sandra Rose

Artist Spotlight: The Who's Who of Today's Music

Artist Spotlight

Muffy Cupcakeopia

Muffy is a force to be reckoned with..... her style, talent, and personality will definitely blow you away. This Atlanta firecracker is surely bringing it. She's not a follower of any sort, more like the Leader of the new school. Muffy's music brings to mind Cyndi Lauper mixed with a little Gwen Stefani, but with a urban touch. She appeals to many crowds....gay, straight, pop, r&b, etc. She performs her sets very vivaciously by throwing out candy to her fans. She will grab your attention with songs like Popular and Rich Girls. Check her out: http://www.myspace.com/muffmommy

To check out her tunes: Go to www.imeem.com and search under Muffy

TT's Shoe of the Week

Hey everyone....Welcome to Tani's Thoughts Shoe of the week. Each week I will feature a special pair of shoes that may fit your fancy. Here you will find unique, somewhat pricey, stylish, and crave worthy shoes. Enjoy.....and please post your comments. : )



The details...Snake-print straps crisscross at the toe and wrap around the ankle in this stunning design by Claudia Ciuti. Crafted with a rich, polished leather upper, the Carolina features silver-toned O-buckle details at the vamp and sides, an adjustable elasticized ankle strap, and matching leather-wrapped high heel. The leather-lined padded insole provides walking comfort, while the lightweight leather sole offers flexibility and long, durable wear.
Leather upper
Leather sole
Heel measures approximately 4"
Platform measures approximately 1 1/4"
Padded insole for additional comfort
Adjustable, elasticized strap
Made in Italy
Item # B0013FBMZ8

THIS SHOE CAN BE WORK WITH JEANS AND A NICE FLIRTY TOP TO DINNER, OR DRESSED UP WITH A NICE DESIGNER GOWN ON THE CATWALK.