Hip Hop Sisters

The Importance of Words

The Word, in the end, it’s all that we have yet we tend to use lots of them irresponsibly. It’s time we all realize that every experience comes from a thought manifested into word. The choice of words we use can ultimately seal our fate. We soon become victims and beneficiaries to those powerful words so why not choose words that will empower us. Let’s...

What Do "Words" Mean To You?

What Do “Words” Mean To You?

Definition of “word” noun a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed. • a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms. • (usu. words) something that someone says or writes; a remark or piece of information: his...

Thursday Music Throwback: Live Performance of Cappuccino

Thursday Music Throwback: Live Performance of Cappuccino

Check out this live performance of Cappuccino for MTV. Thanks to Qtip for a great intro!! – Lyte

Video: Mary J. Blige's "You Gotta Believe"

Video: Mary J. Blige’s “You Gotta Believe”



Believe in Yourself

Believe in Yourself

Sometimes believing in one’s self takes practice. It calls for knowing who you truly are and what goods you have to offer. Some of those goods are innate and others are skills you may have acquired along the way, in either case they belong to you. Those gifts which you have the ability to give are reason alone to believe in yourself. What you have...

Do You Know What It Means To Believe?

Do You Know What It Means To Believe?

Definition of “Believe” believe |biˈlēv| verb [ with obj. ] 1 accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of: the superintendent believed Lancaster’s story | [ with clause ] : Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead. • accept the statement of (someone) as true: he didn’t believe her or didn’t want to know. • [ no obj. ] have faith, esp....

My Interview with Essence.com

My Interview with Essence.com

This week while I was in New York I sat down with Essence.com to fill them in on my work as President of the LA Chapter of the Grammy’s, my Cafe Mocha Radio show, and my organization, Hip Hop Sisters Network. I also shared with them a short list of some of my favorite musicians…Take a look: video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player –Lyte

Pharoahe Monch, Common, and Talib Kweli's "The Truth"

Pharoahe Monch, Common, and Talib Kweli’s “The Truth”

I asked you all what song(s) about truth you liked and several of you named this song “the truth.” Good pick… –Lyte

Video: Gang Starr "Moment of Truth"

Video: Gang Starr “Moment of Truth”



Can You Handle The Truth?

Can You Handle The Truth?

It’s amazing how many of us live without the need to see. As a matter of fact, some of us run from the opportunity to be made completely clear on an issue. The thought of the circumstance being too much to handle leaves quite a few paralyzed. Yet, if you ignore truth for too long, sooner rather than later the problem will surface in a...