Author: Dagny Zenovia

  • John Newman

    John Newman is an English singer and songwriter. He was ranked one of the most successful and praised British singers in 2013. His debut album “Tribute,” tells a story about his personal experiences with relationships. It has a retro style and unique voice with influences from rock-n-roll to classic soul. Enjoy.

  • Find Balance in Your Life

    One of my goals for this year is to maintain balance in my life. I decided to record my first vlog post (excited!!) to explain where I am now and how you can also create balance in your life. I found the key to balance is making time for what you love that makes you…

  • Sharaya J

    Sharaya J is a Hawaiian-born and New Jersey-raised rapper and choreographer recently signed to Missy Elliot’s label “The Goldmind Inc.” Her recent single’s “BANJI” and “Smash Up The Place” are pumping with rhythm and humor. Her style, energy, and dance skills are a real refresher in the rap scene. The term “BANJI” is an acronym…

  • Self Esteem vs. Instagram

    “This culture of hair crushes, girl crushes, hair twins, etc… may be causing more damage than good. I often think about the women, the ever increasing amount of women, who create entire accounts strictly dedicated to highlighting others’ good hair days – but behind the good intention does that woman love her own beauty?” –…

  • Stromae

    Stromae is a Belgian singer-songwriter fusing hip hop and electronic music while taking the European music scene by storm. Accompanied by up-beat gender-bending music, Stromae’s lyrics tackle and showcase the issues and controversies everyone experience, from unemployment to politics to stereotypes.  His second album continues this theme, with its single “Tous Les Memes” questioning the…

  • Make Your New Year Count

    Happy New Year! This is the time to reflect on what you are grateful for and celebrate what you are looking forward to. For me, 2013 was another meaningful year full of lessons that featured a number of celebrations and disappointments. I decided to translate these lessons into a check-resolution-list to make sure I do…

  • Jem

    Jem is a singer, songwriter, DJ, and producer from Wales. Her music blends electronica, pop rock, and new wave with laid back vocals. This song has a positive sentiment and reminds me so much of Dido. Enjoy.

  • Temi Dollface

    A singer-songwriter, composer, and performer from Nigeria, Temi Dollface is an upcoming sensation. Her sound is called “Drama Soul,” which combines influences from the past and the present with a futuristic vibe. I came across this video through AfriPOP magazine and fell in love with it. The fusion of afrobeat with 1950s decor and a…

  • The One Sided Mirror: How Occidentalism Missed The Boat

    The One Sided Mirror: How Occidentalism Missed The Boat

    To provide insight on why the West has enemies, Ian Buruma and Avishai Margalit’s “Occidentalism” portrays an enemy full of jealousy and envy who hates capitalism and imperialism. Unfortunately, “Occidentalism” was written from the Western perspective and fails to reflect on the roots of this resentment. Buruma and Margalit mention that contemporary Occidentalism is often…

  • Slave To The Rhythm – Unreleased Michael Jackson Single

    As some of you might know, I am a Michael Jackson Scholar. Thus, I rarely share or seek any posthumous productions that come from his Estate or anyone else. However, I came across this track, which I had never heard before, and noted a heated debate from fans comparing this to a Justin Bieber version.…