Mario Van Peebles, “We the Party” incapsulises the spirit of 80′s and 90′s classic teenage films like John Hughes 16 candles and Reginald Hudlin’s House Party; “We The Party” gives a window into the lives of teenagers living post election of the fUSA’s first black president, Barak Obama. The musically driven film features young groups like The New Boyz, The Continue Reading
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January 16th, 2012Spotlight Boston: Akrobatik – The Bionic Man
Bionic man isn’t just the theme for Akrobatik’s next album; it’s a view into the story of his life over the last few years. The local treasure, national MC, has come back from his death bed – literally. Weathering the storm he has emerged healthier than ever with unchallenged staying power. Life Alive – an organic vegetarian spot in Continue Reading
October 24th, 2011Demetria Lucas Dishes Relationship Advice to YBWS Supporters
Relationship blogger Demetria Lucas stopped by the Bell in Hand to dish out relationship advice to singles and supporters of the Young Black Women’s Society as well as to promote her book “A Belle in Brooklyn: The Go-to Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life“. President and founder Alicia Canaday Adamson hosted a Continue Reading
July 26th, 2011Spotlight Boston: Noah Christofer of beyondMeasure Productions: Living Up to Their Name
Started in 2006 beyondMeasure Productions has taken homegrown filmmaking to new heights with shorts like Broke, series like by Chance and music videos like the Famous Nobodies “Winter Vacation”. By always putting “the project first” and basing their projects in the belief that greatness is yet to come. They are proving that stereotypes and barriers Continue Reading
April 10th, 2011Spotlight Boston: Noel Gourdin “City to the Heart, But Southern to the Soul”
This weekend I got the chance to speak with Noel Gourdin, a Brockton native who is a breath of fresh air to the R&B music scene with his new album Fresh: the definition. New record label, new manager, even some new threads, I asked Noel about family values, the state of music today and what makes Continue Reading
March 27th, 2011Recap: Chef Marcus Samuelsson Honored at Face Africa Clean Water Benefit
Last night, FACE Africa honored Marcus Samuelsson, a world renowned chef (he’s cooked for President Obama y’all) who is also known for his philanthropic efforts for clean water in many countries in Africa. As a UNICEF ambassador and spokesperson for the TAP project, Samuelsson has raised funds and awareness for countries including Liberia and Nigeria. Continue Reading
March 14th, 2011Spotlight Boston: Getting Candid with Steve Osemwenkhae
I met up with photographer Steve Osemwehkhae at Titan Bookstore on Newbury Street in between gigs to talk with about his vision his life and his passion for photography. Steve has been a staple in nightlife and event photography for the past few years in is most notably known for his candid shots. We talked Continue Reading
March 13th, 2011Chrisette Michele: “My Parents Allowed Me to Chase the Dream”
Last night Grammy award-winning singer Chrisette Michele sat down with Boston Fab! before she took the stage at the Greater Boston Morehouse Alumni Chapter’s Annual MoreJazz Scholarship Banquet. Michele describes why she loves Beantown, what it means to be an American, and why education is important to her. Boston Fab: So how have you enjoyed your time Continue Reading
January 30th, 2011Interview: The Songs of Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood has been uplifting the spirits of our communities for over 30 years. He will take the stage with Berklee staff and students to kick off their 2011 Music Signature Series, which brings seasoned musicians together with Berklee faculty and students. I got a chance to speak with Smallwood to learn how he got Continue Reading
December 10th, 2010Video Recap: In Studio with Josh Xantus
Last Saturday I got to be in studio at WERS 88.9FM Emerson Radio to view the live stream of Josh Xantus better known as Josh X. I got there about half an hour before he was scheduled to go live, which gave me a chance to see the playful side of this R&B start up. Continue Reading
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