Category Archives: The Sit Down

The Sit Down – Jean Dorsinville

As a big fan of shows from yesteryear, I find myself consistently watching reruns of Amen, now airing in syndication. One of my favorite episodes centered around a church scandal involving Lorenzo Hollingworth, the choir director, who gets a tad … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – Bishop Otto Hines

At first glance, the cover of Why Women Act Out invokes common societal responses ranging from the neutral (“Hmph…”) to the aggressive (“Oh, no they didn’t,” complete with optional choice words and gestures that I won’t mention). The good thing … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – Dwele

Andwele Gardner is a cool cat. Laid back and oh so easy on the eyes. Funny, humble, yet confident, the soul man we know simply as Dwele graced DC on Friday night as he performed at Love Nightclub as part … Continue reading

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The Sit Down: Ramel

To those who indulge (or depend) on Twitter to get the what’s what and those tweets of inspiration, I look no further than Ramel. Known to the masses on Twitter as @itsRamel, many of us know him as the go … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – Black Music Month: Gypsy Soul

                        On this last day of Black Music Month, we’ve seen plenty. From the absolutely beautiful musical return (thanks Jill Scott) to the absolutely ridiculous (thanks BET Awards), black … Continue reading

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The (Quick) Sit Down – Rye Rye

Here’s a double dose of Baltimore flavor! Fresh from my interview with producer extraordinaire Sean-Touré, I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Interscope recording artist Rye Rye. The Baltimore rapper has quite a following, catching the attention and gracing the pages … Continue reading

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The Sit Down: Sean-Touré

“When you give back, that implies that you’ve moved past something. I’m not into giving back, I’m simply into giving.” - Sean-Touré Back from a much need break and ready for our first “Sit Down” for 2011! I love to talk … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – Bell Biv Devoe

I can recall the vivid memories of my childhood bedroom, literally covered with New Edition posters. Be it a Sam Goody or Waxie Maxie purchase, to the must-have centerfolds from Right On! and Word Up! Magazines, as a teen-aged girl … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – The Floacist

“My career is magnificent, my life is outstanding.” ~ The Floacist To meet the Floacist is to see freedom in operation. We all know the history. Young woman/poet teams up with a friend/singer, creates a group, comes to the States, … Continue reading

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The Sit Down – Love Mexico Edition: Valerie Bennett

Two days and counting to Love Mexico! Attendees are checking those last minute items to put in their suitcases and crossing off those final tasks before heading down to Riviera Maya. Here is the next pre-event interview with Valerie Bennett … Continue reading

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