“On to the next one…”
May 16th, 2012I went to a private all-girl Catholic high school, plaid skirts and all, and when it came to graduation, we had practice all the time leading up to the big day. My alma mater was strict with us, up until we received our diploma in our hand. I remember wanting to wear my checkerboard Vans slip ons underneath my graduation gown but was quickly pulled aside and threatened to get the classic white Payless pumps otherwise I couldn’t walk.
I remember being incredibly excited about high school graduation, but for some reason, I have mixed feelings about graduating from college. Esepcially after 5 years of ‘higher education,’ I’m not so much excited but more relieved than anything.
As I walk across the stage tomorrow to receive my Bachelor’s degree in Photojournalism, all I will be thinking is, “On to the next one…”
Here are some of my favorite tracks this week
It’s only fitting that I have Jay-Z’s “On To The Next One” as my throwback. I love the cinematography of this music video, and it’s not your traditional ‘rapper’ video with big-booty biddies. I especially love the production of this track, it’s memorable and distinct.
When Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys passed away earlier this month, many fans were devastated, including me. I blasted Beastie Boys all day and what I loved most was that the DJ in every club/bar I went into that night did a song dedication to him. If you haven’t watched this yet, grab a chair and press play. This video was created last year around this time randomly, which makes me wonder if these people knew something we didn’t. MCA, you will continue to be an inspiration to all…forever. B-E-A-S-T-I-E Boys!
A fellow music researcher had recommended Zambri to me and god damn, they are my favorite artist this week. They are comprised of sisters Cristi Jo and Jessica Zambri (I think I have this weird obsession with artists that are siblings). Every song I’ve listened to on their debut album, “House Of Baasa” has been amazing. Another song I love from them is “Hundred Hearts.” They truly do have their own kind of sound and I always appreciate an artist/band that create their own music genre.
Listen to the rest of their tracks here
Cassie…damn. As much as I enjoyed the song, I could not stop WATCHING her! I love what she’s done with her whole style, and just…whew…the girl is gorgeous.
I’m a big fan of The Walkmen and I thought I could never find a band like them until I heard “Dead Girls Dance” by Oberhofer. Named after the frontman, Brad Oberhofer, this band has been around since 2008 but haven’t really crossed people’s minds till they hit the stage at this year’s Coachella. This song is so weird but I love listening to it.
I feel like THEESatisfaction is our generation’s Digable Planets (just queens of course). They have this very jazzy vibe and this particular song just makes me proud to be a woman. “Don’t funk with my groove, whatever you do…” love that line. They also have Shabazz Palaces on some of their tracks, which explains their Digable Planets sound.
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Excuse me, because of my upcoming event QUEENSUPREME, I’ve been obsessed with researching female artists. The UK Female Allstars is just…POWER. Watch the video and you’ll see.
Dedicated to the late MCA, and one of our queens from QUEENSUPREME, Rocky Rivera feat. Irie Eyez “GRLZ.” Love this video and song, can’t wait to see them perform it live. Her latest mix tape, “The Morning After” with DJ Roza is by far my favorite, even though it was released during Valentine’s Day, it’s still perfect to listen to at any time. It has the classics and the new new, best of all, it’s free!
Check out more songs from Rocky Rivera
Enjoy 
