Ahhh. Yes.

There is officially a date stamped on Sade's new album release- February 8, 2010. To listen to Soldier of Love via Soul Culture UK click here.

flashback friday, friends.

Spread love the Brooklyn L.A. way!

Habana Outpost is one of my favorist (not a word, so you catch my drift) spots in Brooklyn; there's dj's, yummy eats, mango juice, activities for children and usually some eye candy. Annnd it's eco-friendly to boot! With all this being said, I was geeked when I found out that they're coming to the west, Venice Beach and Malibu to be exact. I don't know exactly when they will open, but I'm sure the website will keep us posted. Until then, I'll await for their grand opening and hope that it can capture the same lovely vibe as the Fort Greene location...

flashback friday.

word has it...

That Sade will be droppin' an album in 2010. Uhh, my mama said!

summer time in the city.

So. I was really going to post all this good info back in May; and now it's already the end of July. (Oh my!) I've put together some links of places I like to visit during the summer. There is still plenty of time to enjoy some really good shows. Grab a blanket, some wine, some friends, maybe even a boo'ed up situation and have fun!

Freeness.
Grand Performances
Wine & Jazz at Hollywood + Highland
Friday Night Jazz at LACMA
Thursdays at Sunset Skirball
Summer Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion

Cop some tix.
Ford Theatre
Hollywood Bowl

The Ford Amphitheatre and Hollywood Bowl offer low-cost daytime shows for kids- calendar can be viewed on their site.

word of the day: recreation

Marie Daulne of Zap Mama was on the radio today talking about her new album: Recreation. By definition it means (a) n. Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play. (b) n. The act of creating anew. When asked which of both the title of her album referred to, she said it was absolutely both. To me it created a union of meanings within one word. How lovely it is to play & enjoy and create something new. The gift is understanding that they can and do both go hand in hand.

Newness.

Check out Ayo's new video here

maxwell. how i heart thee.

...with a glass of merlot

One of my favorite songs. If you don't happen to have this album in your collection, cop it. The original Funkadelic version is just as fresh...