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Features:
One
Day At a Time (by Iowan Tribal)
I had to remember why I
was in a relationship with Kevin. What I mean is that I had to
remind myself that I had a voice--to decide not only the direction of
our evening together, but the direction of where we were headed as
partners in love and crime...
Mama
Drama (by Iowan Tribal)
Sometimes a single
mama's job can be a thankless and unappreciative role...or seemingly
so...
Trouble
In the House? (by Vonetta Booker-Brown)
First of all, as Conrad
Neblett suggests, let’s not even call it “house music.”
Because when he breaks down why he feels the genre shouldn’t be
referred to as such, the guy makes a lot of sense...
Why
Rappers Aren't Millionaires:
So, you think that
record deal will automatically lead to Easy Street or Bling-Bling Avenue?
Slow down--it looks like even Michael himself is about to start clipping
coupons. Wendy Day's about to shed light on who really gets paid in The
Business--and who doesn't. Suddenly, "all that glitters isn't
gold" takes on a whole new meaning.
Trends
& Things: Tameka Foster:
Right
now, a low-key Lauryn Hill rolls with her guitar and not much else.
But when she was bohemian-diva-fabulous, Tameka Foster was the woman behind
the look. Check out Triscene's Q&A with this celebrity stylist
extraordinaire.
Diane
Bailey--Locsmith Extraordinare:
Happily nappy heads in Brooklyn know her
skills as a loctitian quite well. In this interview, the owner of natural salon Tendrils
chats about the sweat involved in creating a natural hair awareness over the
years. Oh, but it's good sweat, though...
Going
for Broke: Once
broke enough to "knock out her own tooth and hope the Tooth Fairy's
down for adults," The Broke Diaries
author and Okayplayer.com founder Angela Nissel talks about writing,
hustling--and now being able to afford those Ramen noodles.
Dopeness:
The Subterrain: Deep within the
studios of NYU, a revolution's brewing. Step down with us and
explore an underground radio show called "The Subterrain."
The
Apartment Hustle: Scene
editor and former Brooklynite Vonetta Booker tells you all about it,
along with the lowdown on different Brooklyn neighborhoods. Happy
hunting...
Is Brooklyn
in the House?:
Without a doubt--it's where everyone is trying to be right now. If you're one of them,
check out this guide to
different Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Copa
Controversy: Some
folks aren't feeling the Copa "Curl Release System" right now.
Vonetta Booker-Brown reports on the infomercial controversy, and musses aloud about
how deep the hair thing still is.
Sole
Purpose:
First the tri-state area, then the world: That's what shoe designer Lawrence "XL" Gay's game plan is, with his company XL
Connections.
Old
School Pick: "Cherchez La Femme," by Dr. Buzzard's Original
Savannah Band: Triscene editor Vonetta Booker-Brown
gives props to
the most strobelight-fabulous old school masterpiece this side of
polyester wrap dresses and platform wedges. Straight sunshine.
Out
In The
Boondocks:: Why some
newspaper readers can’t get enough of the comic strip—and why The Boondocks
works the last nerves of others just as much.
Shelley
Nicole:
It’s Shelley Nicole, y’all. The Brooklyn songstress can sing—and she’s
got things to say, to boot. Can’t beat that.
Last's
Stand:
Spoken word group Second 2 Last
discusses their new CD, Say Word, and why cats can’t "feel them
wit’ da hands."
The
Sculptress:–
Brooklyn
locktitian Nekhena Evans tells Scene why she can make any jar of
relaxer run for cover.
Dopeness:
Iyaba
Ibo Mandingo's a 21st century griot with a story to tell. Acrylic
and canvas are his channels.
Hey
DJ:
DJ
Red Alert. 'Nuff said. >>more
House
DJ Joey Vega reveals the reason why the music keeps him sane. >>more
Two
Cents:
A
wallet gets stolen in Brooklyn. My first taste of NYC “crime”? I got
over it..
>>more
When
it comes to the male shortage, Paula Harris says, “Don’t believe the
hype.” The woman that has “Big Pimpin’” on her answering machine
tells ladies how to get the most out of their love life. Don’t hate the
player…eh, you know the rest. >>more
Trends
and Things:
Celebrity makeup artist and HauteZine.com founder Phyllis Williams drops science about the entertainment and fashion
industry—and why she hates "booty lips." >>more
Capri pants and
Queens designer Ka Ren just don't get along. Find out why...among other
things. >>more
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