what colorism looks like

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refuse to comment.  this speaks for itself.

neo-soul night at carter barron

good music before the bar exam.  carolyn malachi ripped it.  

ayanna gregory

dayne

navasha daya

carolyn malachi

review: way of a wayfarer

"way of a wayfarer. a journey with a lover. a lover thru his journey."

-jesse boykins iii

this ep is pretty amazing. jesse boykins iii is not only great to look at, he's also an inspiration. his voice is weary but hopeful, smooth and easy. so very good. its one that could sing anything and sound absolutely amazing. the ep, way of a wayfarer, is very different from his previous work, as his last projects were r&b inspired, this project is a bit trippy, very different, very creative and deliberate. he takes you through a few emotions, all good. the marvelously harmonized "zoner" was my favorite instantly. "i'm just a zoner, lost in myself..." there are remnants of shuggie otis, marvin gaye and a bit of d'angelo all mixed. a wonderful combination. the unblemished, thoughtfully written and beautifully sung lullaby is nothing short of perfection. this ep flows effortlessly and is over way too fast. i can't wait to hear more...

 

jesseboykinsiii.com

essence

so this week i was asked to photograph for essence magazine for their september black hair issue. i met an amazing collection of black women and made wonderful connections. some of the women who shared this experience with me were carolyn malachi, grammy nominated singer and songwriter. she made this all happen! she's a gorgeous woman with a beautiful spirit. also, the multi-talented keanna faircloth, a wpfw radio show host and dj here in dc! lady gaga's harpest, rashida jolley was radiant and so enlightening! and so many other gifted and beautiful women! these women were inspiring to say the very least. i give thanks for such a positive experience. the shoot was great! we were all smiles the entire time. let's keep our fingers crossed that we grace the pages of essence magazine in september!

all my love,

dayne

firecracker red.

meet venus visuals

interplanetary style indeed.

sisters, imani bilal-willingham and muslimah bilal are self taught jewelry artists and the founders of venus visuals. their creations are jaw dropping to say the least. no doubt, the definition of wearable art. these sisters are amazingly creative and completely in tune with what speaks to the hearts of those searching for something a bit more avantgarde. these designs are beyond aesthetics, they're spiritually inspired and made with complete love. it is my supreme pleasure to support and encourage these extraordinary women.

www.venusvisualsonline.com