Time Warp... 2020: Almeda | Solange x Playboi Carti x The Dream #BlackHistoryMonth

Brown liquor, brown liquor 

Brown skin, brown face 

Brown leather, brown sugar 

Brown leaves, brown keys 

Brown freckles, brown face 

Black skin, black braids 

Black waves, black days 

Black baes, black things 

These are black-owned things 

Black faith still can't be washed away...

As the 2024 Black History Month comes to an end, forget all the noise.  Just take a second to embrace... and be PROUD.

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Solange Knowles 'Saint Heron' Launches a Glassware Collection

kevin mazur, getty images

 I think coming from a dance background, there is a song and dance; you’re constantly having to move and you’re having to follow the glass. You’re having to intuitively make movement and sort of surrender to this material so that you can get to the finish line. Otherwise, it sort of freezes a moment in time. So I felt like it was a really good practice and surrender for me. And from there I began to think of ways to create objects out of the material, and I started to just gather ideas and sketches and build the design for the collection.

- Solange to ELLE

Saint Heron introduces us to "Small Matter Art Objects: Handblown Glassware 001".  This is a collaborative collection with black glassblower, Jason McDonald.  The sculptural glasses designed by Solange through Saint Heron (design studio & gallery, Small Matter) aims to encompass light, color, movement, and form.

Solange Will Compose Score for NYC Ballet, Fall Fashion Gala

History is made.  Solange Knowles will compose an original score for the NYC Ballet and is the FIRST Black woman to do so.  The upcoming score will be performed by the City Ballet Orchestra, along with a soloist from Solange's ensemble, and debut during the Fall Fashion Gala on September 28th.  This will be the first performance choreographed by Gianna Reisen; costumed by Alejandro Gomez Palomo.

Solange's Saint Heron launches a digital library of Rare books by Black Authors

Solange. ForUsByUs.

her Saint Heron website has since relaunched into a library of rare books by black authors.  Through the website's portal, anyone in the U.S. can borrow a selection of 50 books curated by Rosa Duffy, who is the founder of Atlanta's For Keeps Books bookstore.  Genres available range from art to history to novels to poem collections and so forth.   

“If you’re not invited into these [archives] or you don’t feel invited into these spaces—which Black folks are often not—you can feel like this stuff doesn’t belong to you, like you’re not allowed to put your hands on it, and it’s behind closed doors,”- Duffy.

“We hope that by encountering these works, our community is inspired to further explore and study the breadth of artistic expression and the impact of Blackness in creative innovation throughout history...” 

Just a sample of what to look for.  Loaners are able to check out one title each, with the loan lasting up to 45 days.  For detailed instructions on how the library works, see after the jump!

Creative Marketing: Solange takes over NYC for 'Saint Heron' release + Album stream..

Lamborghini Mercy.
This past Sunday afternoon, Solange exuded creativty once again (see Uncapped link below) for the promotion/trunk sale of new compilation album: Saint Heron. With an ostentatious design on the Lambo by artist Rashaad Newsome that was sure to turn heads, the sultry singer hit the streets for the debut album of her own label, Saint Records, donning all smiles. Via twitter & instagram, Solange let fans and media know what locations the 'trunk sale' would be taking place: 12PM- Studio Museum in Harlem | 2pm - Opening Ceremony in SoHo | 4pm- Habana Outpost in Brooklyn.

From the photos I've seen, it was a great turn out and loads of Fun! It seemed as if the trunk sale turned into an all out block party with folks double dutching & hula hooping, music blaring, bull horns and more. To view more photos of the event, Click Here. In the meantime, stream the album below. Enjoy

Video: Lovers In the Parking Lot | Solange

Left your heart behind

When I laid eyes and said I’m up and done...

New video from the awesome Solange Knowles. I had the pleasure of seeing her perform this track live, which lands on her True EP, at the Made in America festival this year. Shot in her hometown of Houston, TX... Ms. Knowles delivers a video nothing short than supa dope. Free spirit and creativity is always welcomed here :-). Check it out:

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Solange Knowles- Uncapped @ Brooklyn Laundromat...

The second installment of Vitamin Water and FADER #uncapped series, stars the solo-angel herself…Solange Knowles.      Creatively, the ‘invite only’ show was held at Atlantic Super Wash Laundromat in Brooklyn; but you wouldn’t be able to tell with its converting to a neon light stage.  I think this is so cool @ whomever came up with the idea. Check out a few snap shots and videos of her performance below:

Looks Good With Trouble| Solange x Kendrick Lamar

I’m not short w. you on purpose

I’m a man of a few words…

Kendrick hops on Ms. Knowles’ track, Looks Good With Trouble, from her True EP.  The new verse fit perfect on this track.  Listen below:   

Video: Losing You| Solange Knowles

Am I losing you for good…?

I knew, when she released the preview for this video a few weeks ago, that it was going to be dope shit.  My prediction was correct.  Take a looksee at Solange’s new vid, “Losing You”, filmed in South Africa.   

Favors| Solange Knowles

It's not new in any extent, as you can see below, but it was my first time hearing it and I've bumped it several times today.  Sol' is madly underrated.

Favors by solange-knowles

No one wants to be with someone who doesn’t care…

Style and Beauty...

Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian are spotted out with their Baby boy, Mason. He is TOO cute.  Looks like a little man.   Stylin on em

Kerry Washington alluded pure elegance at the Emmy Awards this year

I absolutely LOVE this hairstyle.  Get it Solange!  Gorg!

Rimmel London Event

Kate Moss Lipstick Event