Mann’s new Video 4am
Check out EDGER Mann’s new single, “4am” ! A little rebellious and a little more personal, Mann let’s his fans know he’s no longer new to the industry and he’s not a child anymore. Check out the new video from his new project FMOV: Freshmann on Varsity. Desert, 1968 Dodge Charger, awesome cinematic lighting… well done Taylor Randall, thats any… Continue »
Kevin McCall BTS for...
Our summer 2012 Edger, Kevin McCall is gearing up to release his first ever solo video for the single “Naked”. The song itself is our introduction to Kevin as an artist who can stand alone. With hits like “Strip”, “Dueces” and Diddy/Dirty Money’s smash “Yesterday” under his belt…we know his freshman project won’t disappoint. Check out the BTS video below… Continue »
Jennah Bell
We stumbled upon this young lady through a friend last week and fell in love with her music. Maybe we’re a bit late, but we think that our EDGERS should know about Miss Jennah Bell. Jennah Bell is a 23 year old Oakland California native who studied at the Berklee College of Music . She now graces the stages… Continue »
Miss Diddy’s Den: Warner Bros....
Our girl Miss Diddy is back with the newly appointed VP of Warner Bros Music, Dallas Martin. The pair talk about taking music to the next level, staying focused and what it means to move up the ranks! All you music lovers out there take note…you could be the future VP. Follow Dallas on Twitter: @dallaslifestyle Follow Miss Diddy on… Continue »
Mommies.
So Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I for one MISS my mother!! I’ve been away from home for quite some time, 7 years and counting, on average I see my mother about twice a year. Every Mother’s Day I lament my inability to give her the world but always make sure she knows how much she means… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: Eastern Conference...
(1) Chicago Bulls Vs. (8) Philadelphia 76ers Sixers swingman Evan Turner made news the other day when he claimed Philly would rather face Chicago in the first round as opposed to Miami. On the surface it made sense seeing as how the Sixers have never had Miami’s number, but disrespecting the top team in the conference isn’t exactly a… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: Western Conference...
I, R. Preston Clark, live in San Diego. Justin Tinsley lives in Virginia. So fittingly, I’m going to do the Western Conference playoffs preview and he’s going to take the East. Don’t worry folks. We’ll still be bringing heat as only we can as a duo but for now, you’ll just have to live with me. So without further ado… Welcome to… Continue »
7 Day Fresh Face Challenge
Say adios to your makeup because it’s VACATION time!! Our destination, clear pores! The makeup tip for this week is to know when to take a break. It’s okay to get reacquainted with your natural beauty, and let your skin breathe. Read on to see which of your favorite celebrities have been doing the same… Speaking of… Continue »
A Few Good Men
Yet another United States Secret Service member has been linked to the prostitution scandal in Columbia…..that’s 12 if you’re counting. What was supposed to be a routine abroad trip for U.S. dignitaries including both President Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, has turned into the worst scandal in decades for the agency responsible for the safety of the president and other senior officials. U.S. Secret… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: NBA Awards Pt.2...
Most Valuable Player: LeBron James, Miami Heat. It doesn’t matter. He still chokes in the playoffs. He’s the most overrated athlete in all of sports. Say everything you want, but if you’re talking who has been the NBA’s best player for the 2011-2012 season, it’s LeBron James, bar none. He’s in the top 10 in so many categories it’s dizzying and he’s… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: NBA Awards- Pt. 1...
The regular season is coming to a close so it is only right to deliver the inaugural edition of The Slaps. These are all of our selections for the league awards, the All-NBA teams as well as some other awards we thought we’d throw in there for fun. Part One is R. Preston Clark’s selections and part two will be… Continue »
Broccoli City and P.I.A. Take on Earth...
Edge Magazine was honored to take part in Earth Day festivities with the cool guys of Broccoli City at one of the most amazing art galleries in Los Angeles, Papillion Institute of Arts. The peace filled afternoon included sounds from DJ Printz, live performances from poet Nnamdi Okafor and lyricist Locke Kaushal and a host of local designers, artists and… Continue »
Monday Music on Edge: dream hampton x...
No Monday Blues this way. We’ve got a few things you’ve got to check out if you’re a music head like us! First up check out the dope video for “Queens” by THEESatisfcation directed by the even doper filmmaker/author/political activist/Detroit native, dream hampton. You can cop THEESatisfaction’s LP on iTunes now: awE naturalE. Currently way too in love with these… Continue »
No More Distracting Lashes!
Ladies, next time you are shopping for lashes, keep in mind that they can really make or break a look! You don’t want lashes that are so thick that distract people from seeing your true beauty. So what type of lashes should you look for? Read on to find out! Items for great lashes: Ardell Demi Wispies;… Continue »
EDGER Baiyu’s Giving Page to...
To Donate : In 2012, DonorsChoose.org has partnered Pop/R&B artist Baiyu in an effort to bring awareness and support towards music programs in impoverished neighborhoods from all across the United States. From now until May 15th, Friends and Fans of Baiyu have the unique opportunity to get their donation doubled for up to $100 via support from the DonorsChoose.org Board… Continue »
Locke Kaushal Shows the Real in...
We’re big fans of Dream Out Loud artist Locke Kaushal here at Edge. Since first being introduced to him through his mixtape A Drunken Man’s Words last year, we’ve been using every chance to share his honest, thought provoking and lyrically stimulating tracks with as many of our readers as possible. Today Locke brings visual support to one of the… Continue »
Weekly Slap: Mike Brown Needs...
I know. I’m by myself today. But with so much going on in the NBA right now, Justin Tinsley and I decided it might be best to split up the work for awhile. Get y’all talking about as many topics as we can. So with that being said… Mike Brown, I’m going to need you to slow your roll…. Continue »
New UD Shadows
Out with the old and in with the new! Urban Decay has just re-launched their line of eye shadows and they are better than ever! From the formula, to shade selection, to the packaging, UD is giving makeup lovers everywhere something to look forward to this spring. There are 68 velvety shades (including some of their previous best sellers, and… Continue »
What is your timeline saying about you?
What is your timeline saying about you? While on my daily ride home on the metro scrolling back and forth through my apps on my phone the same manner that you open and close your fridge door, looking for something interesting enough to sustain my attention for the next 20 minutes I couldn’t help but notice my unwillingness to not… Continue »
Thousand Hoodie Rally for Trayvon
Minneapolis MN March 29, 2012 Thousands gathered for injustice outside of Northrop Auditorium. Different races, religions and ages all stood up in solidarity dressed in hoodies for the injustices in the case of slain Trayvon Martin. Organizer Jenny Belsito, 22, a white student at Metro State University explained her excitement to se over 5,000 show up for the rally. She said… Continue »
Yehri Wi Cry: Art for Life Event
In the fall of 2010, an idea to make a difference in the lives of women was born. Childhood friends Marie Mansaray, Nadia Sasso, and Zainab Fadlu Deen were engaging in a conversation on how they could give back to a country, that they felt so close to, but yet still distant. A country located on the outskirts of West… Continue »
Elle Varner Gives Us A...
Girl Crush anyone? Elle Varner is back with her amazing curls and raspy perfect vocals in the new visuals for one of our favorite tracks from her mixtape “Conversational Lush”, “Refill”. The sexy track displays an Elle smitten by the new love in her life and the visuals don’t disappoint. (ummmm, who’s the cutie in this video? We’re researching…) We… Continue »
Dawn Richard Releases “Armor...
Since splitting ways with bandmates Kaleena Harper and record exec mogul Sean Combs, Dawn Richard has been hard at work promoting her new EP “Armor On”. A further extension of her Golden Heart and A Tell Tale Heart platforms, “Armor On” is a call to arms for hearts everywhere. Dawn blends sultry vulnerability with a raw confidence that spans 10… Continue »
Miss Diddy’s Den: Studio...
Miss Diddy has done it again. Today she goes inside the studio with hit making duo, Da Internz! Da Internz are responsible for some of today’s biggest hits including Big Sean’s “Dance (A$$)” and Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake”! The talented pair are also quite entertaining as they open up about the perfect height for a woman, creating magic with some of… Continue »
“Sabotage” Gets Visuals:...
Everyone who knows me knows that I am a complete sap when it comes to men who understand the power of the pen. With that said, Wale is one of my absolute favorite lyricists in the game right now. I truly think he has finally grown into his own as a rapper. When he first came to the scene it… Continue »
The Perfect Arch
If I had to rank beauty importance, proper eyebrow maintenance and a great foundation match would share the number one title. Eyebrows are the epitome of the phrase “icing on the cake” and should be treated as such. But unfortunately most women [and men] don’t know the first step to grooming their brows. So what are the “perfect arch” rules?… Continue »
The Cost Of War
The war in Afghanistan started a little over 10 years ago under a basic premise: retaliation. Unlike the war in Iraq, the American public understood our reasoning for entering the war due to the horrific attacks on September 11th 2001. Our military’s original goals were to: 1) capture the leader of Al Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden; and 2) end the… Continue »
Hip Hop’s New Voice J Gunn...
In a music industry where “buzz” seems to be more valuable than talent, and popularity reigns supreme over substance, Durham, NC Hip Hop veteran Joshua Gunn, known to many as simply J.Gunn, has managed to garner respect and attention while never sacrificing substance or skill. In the less than 2 years that Gunn has been a partner in the Red… Continue »
Mann’s new Video 4am
Check out EDGER Mann’s new single, “4am” ! A little rebellious and a little more personal, Mann let’s his fans know he’s no longer new to the industry and he’s not a child anymore. Check out the new video from his new project FMOV: Freshmann on Varsity. Desert, 1968 Dodge Charger, awesome cinematic lighting… well done Taylor Randall, thats any… Continue »
Mara HRuby
Having an online business affords us the opportunity of spending lots of time on the internet finding new, inspiring people to introduce you all to. I was first introduced to Mara Hruby via Tumblr and have since been in love with not only her amazing vocals but her old glam style. I think she’s adorable. Check out her amazing vocals… Continue »
Kevin McCall BTS for...
Our summer 2012 Edger, Kevin McCall is gearing up to release his first ever solo video for the single “Naked”. The song itself is our introduction to Kevin as an artist who can stand alone. With hits like “Strip”, “Dueces” and Diddy/Dirty Money’s smash “Yesterday” under his belt…we know his freshman project won’t disappoint. Check out the BTS video below… Continue »
Jennah Bell
We stumbled upon this young lady through a friend last week and fell in love with her music. Maybe we’re a bit late, but we think that our EDGERS should know about Miss Jennah Bell. Jennah Bell is a 23 year old Oakland California native who studied at the Berklee College of Music . She now graces the stages… Continue »
The Bucket List
The question “What do I really want?” is so broad that it may be difficult to answer for someone like me. I am indecisive and often spread myself thin on trying to do one million things at once. Consistently thinking about the grand scheme of things that I really want; a dream job, a nice home and no debt, distract… Continue »
Miss Diddy’s Den: Warner Bros....
Our girl Miss Diddy is back with the newly appointed VP of Warner Bros Music, Dallas Martin. The pair talk about taking music to the next level, staying focused and what it means to move up the ranks! All you music lovers out there take note…you could be the future VP. Follow Dallas on Twitter: @dallaslifestyle Follow Miss Diddy on… Continue »
Mommies.
So Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I for one MISS my mother!! I’ve been away from home for quite some time, 7 years and counting, on average I see my mother about twice a year. Every Mother’s Day I lament my inability to give her the world but always make sure she knows how much she means… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: Eastern Conference...
(1) Chicago Bulls Vs. (8) Philadelphia 76ers Sixers swingman Evan Turner made news the other day when he claimed Philly would rather face Chicago in the first round as opposed to Miami. On the surface it made sense seeing as how the Sixers have never had Miami’s number, but disrespecting the top team in the conference isn’t exactly a… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: Western Conference...
I, R. Preston Clark, live in San Diego. Justin Tinsley lives in Virginia. So fittingly, I’m going to do the Western Conference playoffs preview and he’s going to take the East. Don’t worry folks. We’ll still be bringing heat as only we can as a duo but for now, you’ll just have to live with me. So without further ado… Welcome to… Continue »
7 Day Fresh Face Challenge
Say adios to your makeup because it’s VACATION time!! Our destination, clear pores! The makeup tip for this week is to know when to take a break. It’s okay to get reacquainted with your natural beauty, and let your skin breathe. Read on to see which of your favorite celebrities have been doing the same… Speaking of… Continue »
A Few Good Men
Yet another United States Secret Service member has been linked to the prostitution scandal in Columbia…..that’s 12 if you’re counting. What was supposed to be a routine abroad trip for U.S. dignitaries including both President Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton, has turned into the worst scandal in decades for the agency responsible for the safety of the president and other senior officials. U.S. Secret… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: NBA Awards Pt.2...
Most Valuable Player: LeBron James, Miami Heat. It doesn’t matter. He still chokes in the playoffs. He’s the most overrated athlete in all of sports. Say everything you want, but if you’re talking who has been the NBA’s best player for the 2011-2012 season, it’s LeBron James, bar none. He’s in the top 10 in so many categories it’s dizzying and he’s… Continue »
The Weekly Slap: NBA Awards- Pt. 1...
The regular season is coming to a close so it is only right to deliver the inaugural edition of The Slaps. These are all of our selections for the league awards, the All-NBA teams as well as some other awards we thought we’d throw in there for fun. Part One is R. Preston Clark’s selections and part two will be… Continue »
Broccoli City and P.I.A. Take on Earth...
Edge Magazine was honored to take part in Earth Day festivities with the cool guys of Broccoli City at one of the most amazing art galleries in Los Angeles, Papillion Institute of Arts. The peace filled afternoon included sounds from DJ Printz, live performances from poet Nnamdi Okafor and lyricist Locke Kaushal and a host of local designers, artists and… Continue »
Monday Music on Edge: dream hampton x...
No Monday Blues this way. We’ve got a few things you’ve got to check out if you’re a music head like us! First up check out the dope video for “Queens” by THEESatisfcation directed by the even doper filmmaker/author/political activist/Detroit native, dream hampton. You can cop THEESatisfaction’s LP on iTunes now: awE naturalE. Currently way too in love with these… Continue »
No More Distracting Lashes!
Ladies, next time you are shopping for lashes, keep in mind that they can really make or break a look! You don’t want lashes that are so thick that distract people from seeing your true beauty. So what type of lashes should you look for? Read on to find out! Items for great lashes: Ardell Demi Wispies;… Continue »
BJ Williams
interview by: iman n. milner Photo by: Rick Day Pretty easy on the eyes, right? That’s the same thing we thought the first time we spied this handsome man in Cassie’s “Official Girl” video back in 2008. Since then we’ve seen him as the face of Sean John’s men collection, GQ Magazine, Levi’s spreads…the list goes on and on… Continue »
EDGER Baiyu’s Giving Page to...
To Donate : In 2012, DonorsChoose.org has partnered Pop/R&B artist Baiyu in an effort to bring awareness and support towards music programs in impoverished neighborhoods from all across the United States. From now until May 15th, Friends and Fans of Baiyu have the unique opportunity to get their donation doubled for up to $100 via support from the DonorsChoose.org Board… Continue »
Locke Kaushal Shows the Real in...
We’re big fans of Dream Out Loud artist Locke Kaushal here at Edge. Since first being introduced to him through his mixtape A Drunken Man’s Words last year, we’ve been using every chance to share his honest, thought provoking and lyrically stimulating tracks with as many of our readers as possible. Today Locke brings visual support to one of the… Continue »
Weekly Slap: Mike Brown Needs...
I know. I’m by myself today. But with so much going on in the NBA right now, Justin Tinsley and I decided it might be best to split up the work for awhile. Get y’all talking about as many topics as we can. So with that being said… Mike Brown, I’m going to need you to slow your roll…. Continue »
New UD Shadows
Out with the old and in with the new! Urban Decay has just re-launched their line of eye shadows and they are better than ever! From the formula, to shade selection, to the packaging, UD is giving makeup lovers everywhere something to look forward to this spring. There are 68 velvety shades (including some of their previous best sellers, and… Continue »
What is your timeline saying about you?
What is your timeline saying about you? While on my daily ride home on the metro scrolling back and forth through my apps on my phone the same manner that you open and close your fridge door, looking for something interesting enough to sustain my attention for the next 20 minutes I couldn’t help but notice my unwillingness to not… Continue »
Thousand Hoodie Rally for Trayvon
Minneapolis MN March 29, 2012 Thousands gathered for injustice outside of Northrop Auditorium. Different races, religions and ages all stood up in solidarity dressed in hoodies for the injustices in the case of slain Trayvon Martin. Organizer Jenny Belsito, 22, a white student at Metro State University explained her excitement to se over 5,000 show up for the rally. She said… Continue »
Yehri Wi Cry: Art for Life Event
In the fall of 2010, an idea to make a difference in the lives of women was born. Childhood friends Marie Mansaray, Nadia Sasso, and Zainab Fadlu Deen were engaging in a conversation on how they could give back to a country, that they felt so close to, but yet still distant. A country located on the outskirts of West… Continue »
Elle Varner Gives Us A...
Girl Crush anyone? Elle Varner is back with her amazing curls and raspy perfect vocals in the new visuals for one of our favorite tracks from her mixtape “Conversational Lush”, “Refill”. The sexy track displays an Elle smitten by the new love in her life and the visuals don’t disappoint. (ummmm, who’s the cutie in this video? We’re researching…) We… Continue »
Dawn Richard Releases “Armor...
Since splitting ways with bandmates Kaleena Harper and record exec mogul Sean Combs, Dawn Richard has been hard at work promoting her new EP “Armor On”. A further extension of her Golden Heart and A Tell Tale Heart platforms, “Armor On” is a call to arms for hearts everywhere. Dawn blends sultry vulnerability with a raw confidence that spans 10… Continue »
Miss Diddy’s Den: Studio...
Miss Diddy has done it again. Today she goes inside the studio with hit making duo, Da Internz! Da Internz are responsible for some of today’s biggest hits including Big Sean’s “Dance (A$$)” and Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake”! The talented pair are also quite entertaining as they open up about the perfect height for a woman, creating magic with some of… Continue »
“Sabotage” Gets Visuals:...
Everyone who knows me knows that I am a complete sap when it comes to men who understand the power of the pen. With that said, Wale is one of my absolute favorite lyricists in the game right now. I truly think he has finally grown into his own as a rapper. When he first came to the scene it… Continue »
The Perfect Arch
If I had to rank beauty importance, proper eyebrow maintenance and a great foundation match would share the number one title. Eyebrows are the epitome of the phrase “icing on the cake” and should be treated as such. But unfortunately most women [and men] don’t know the first step to grooming their brows. So what are the “perfect arch” rules?… Continue »
More Than What Meets The Eye: Chris Douglas-Roberts
If there was ever a time when the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover” could be used, this is as good a time as any. Chris Douglas- Roberts, who seemingly is an arrogant “thug” with too much time on his hands, is a perfect blend of a wise Renaissance man whose contradictions make him simultaneously intriguing and mysterious…. Continue »
More Than What Meets The Eye: Chris...
If there was ever a time when the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover” could be used, this is as good a time as any. Chris Douglas- Roberts, who seemingly is an arrogant “thug” with too much time on his hands, is a perfect blend of a wise Renaissance man whose contradictions make him simultaneously intriguing and mysterious…. Continue »
A Few Steps from Legendary: Michael B....
The sun is out in Los Angeles, CA as actor Michael B Jordan strolls into a neighborhood barbershop to get ready for his first night out in many months. He walks in and shakes hands with all the familiar faces that congratulate him on his work and patiently waits for his turn in the chair. Dressed cool and laid-back in… Continue »
Redefining Street Fashion: Fli Pelican
Every day top fashion executives take field trips to street corners to see how our pants hang, our shirts fit, how we lace our shoes and how we wear our hats. What WE wear influences what’s hot and what’s now. Our “swagger” can be seen transforming runways of near and far. But when we become the masterminds behind our own… Continue »
Modern Day Gypsy: Melissa Flavia of...
Melissa Flavia is as unassuming a warrior as ever. She is calm, poised, ethereal and approachable, but not in a way in which one can assume that she is complacent or boring. On this night she is gearing up to perform in front of a sort of “meals on wheels” operation. The venue is ‘Leo’s Taco Truck’, simply named for… Continue »
Volunteer Opportunities
“If you continually give, you will continually have.”- Unknown Edge Magazine is dedicated to finding ways to get involved with giving back to the community we live in. It is the duty of every man, woman and child to leave this world with more than what it had when we arrived. There are endless ways to give back through volunteering… Continue »
Marlon Yates
I know you’re thinking, “Where have I seen this cutie before?” Well you may not know his name but you’ll recognize him as the arm candy of Basketball Wives creator Shaunie O’Neal. Marlon Yates, Jr. is a 23-year-old model from Los Angeles, CA who’s gearing up to make hearts melt with his venture into acting. After being derailed from a… Continue »
Follow The Leader: Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor is a presence. She is one of those rare women who walk into a room and take it over just because she’s unapologetically original. At only 20-years old she has found and embraced what most women spend their whole lives trying to alter: the very essence of who she is. The person she has become is admirable. But… Continue »
The Road Less Traveled: Superstar Nail...
Ariana Pierce is not your average college student. In fact, she’s not your average anything. She’s the CEO of four businesses, a full time student and role model who names “wanting to create my own wealth” as the reason she remains so focused. Superstar Nail Lacquer is just one of her business ventures and is primarily responsible for Ariana’s plunge… Continue »
AIDS: Women Lie. Men Lie. Numbers...
Women lie. Men lie. Numbers don’t. Although most times that statement is used to fuel debates between artists and scorned lovers, when discussing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in minority communities it stands as an absolute. With 70% of new HIV/AIDS cases reportedly being those of African American women and more than 46% of the 1.1 million HIV/AIDS cases in the… Continue »
Guest Writer Spotlight: Enitan Bereola...
Along with being one of our amazing features this month, we thought it would be blasphemy to not allow Mr. Bereolaesque himself to write a little something about what goes wrong when men and women try to maintain relationships without proper communication. Our guest writer, Enitan Bereola II breaks it down like only he can. Enjoy! Communication Killed Assumption Written… Continue »
Can Boys & Girls JUST be friends?
It’s easy to answer yes or no to posed questions. Are you okay? Are you hungry? Will Ashanti ever braid her sideburns? You can easily state ‘yes’, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to those three questions. But it would never be good enough. Yes and no are too easy. So with that said, can guys and girls be friends? No. Now, every… Continue »
The Good Girl Dilemma
I once had a conversation with a good friend of mine about a girl he was talking to. He seemed to like her so I asked him a simple question guys ask guys when speaking of newfound interests – ‘is she wifey material?’ Upon being asked this question, my friend paused. The pause was noticeable, even over the phone. His… Continue »
Be Heard
ROCSTEA’D View Their Press Kit Download Song View Her Presskit Download Her Single Just Will Jacksonville hip hop artist Just Will is simply that, “just” Will. Nothing more nothing less as he has stated on numerous songs, Just Will is looking to distinguish himself from the pack by simply being him. “People are often times too insecure to just, as… Continue »
Behind the Smile of Lance Gross
Actors are often generalized. They’re seen as outgoing, self-serving maniacs who we all assume were always the life of every party. We give surface definitions to this breed of entertainers and write off those who seem too beautiful to have ever been an outsider. So imagine the surprise one may have meeting Lance Gross, the shy and handsome star of… Continue »
The Rising Phoenix: Serge Ibaka
With just a few days standing between him and his first All Star appearance, Serge Ibaka is relaxed and personable. It doesn’t feel like only a few years ago he did not speak English and had never lived in America, he’s too comfortable in this moment. Eating a sandwich and requesting upbeat music on our set, he seems like one… Continue »
The Good Man Complex
Wine night with my girlfriends is a rather celebratory occasion. We laugh, we joke, we make excuses as to why this piece of cheesecake is necessary for consumption and of course, we talk about men. A good girlfriend of mine (after one too many glasses of Moscato D’Asti) once illustrated her growing frustration with the man in her life. He… Continue »
The Blame Game: Who Murdered Chivalry?
I’m not sorry for agreeing with Dave Chappelle, since, well, he’s sort of a genius. “Chivalry is dead…and women killed it.” Yes yes, you killed it. Murdered it. Took its life only to have regrets later as you sat around in shackles with your initials carved in them. It is 93.7% your fault. I can’t give you complete blame since… Continue »
The Boy Next Door: Khleo Thomas
Yes, you’ve seen him somewhere before. Many of us first fell in love with him in 2005’s Roll Bounce. But now the cute kid with the curly Afro is a man looking to cement himself as an all around entertainer. After fifteen films, ten TV shows and two very successful mix tapes, Khleo Thomas is ready to show the world… Continue »
The (Re) Emergence of Anthony Q.
We all remember Qwanell Mosley of MTV’s Making The Band Day 26 success. We all remember his greatly discussed frustrations as documented by MTV reality show cameras. And we all remember the subsequent fall out that ended in his being asked to leave the group. But now Que, who has transformed himself into Anthony Q, is inviting us to get… Continue »
M(i)s-Communication: What’s In A...
Jesus wept. You see how short that sentence was? Quick and to the point. This is proof that it was written by a man. That same sentence would have read like this if it was written by a woman. Ah hem…The tears flowed down the face of the son of God as the floor beneath him became drenched with the… Continue »
Man In The Mirror: Enitan Bereola II
Bereolaesque: be*re*ola*esque adj. Definition: highly appealing and pleasing to the human senses and/or mind; captivating; providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; charming, alluring, attractive. One of my favorite movies of all times is Lady Sings The Blues. Aside from Diana Ross’ amazing performance as Billie Holiday there was Billy Dee Williams as the awe inspiring Louis McKay…. Continue »
Set The Mood: It’s...
With the holiday of love right around the corner, many of our grown and sexy Edge-ers will be looking for a way to let the special someone in their life know it’s about to go…DOWN. *blushes* We asked Edge-ers from all around to send us their “Set the Mood” playlists and it quickly became obvious that many men felt they… Continue »
Creating His Own Lane: Pat Piff
There is a possibility that you may not know who Pat Piff is. He’s not covering magazines or headlining for your favorite superstar. He’s not modeling for your favorite rappers clothing line or dating your dream woman…yet. But here at Edge Magazine, we are huge fans of the young lyricist who we think is quite simply one of the best… Continue »
Breaking the Female Fashion Barrier:...
While most girls spend their high school years looking for ways to fit in, Ashley Sierra Reed was focused on ways to stand out. It was her desire to not be mistaken for her female peers that let Reed to start her own fashion lane, ASR Collection. Launched in 2001, ASR combines figures of the past with the attitude of… Continue »
Just A Friend: Emotional Cheating
written by Ronald Clark In most cases, it isn’t malicious. It is usually a product of past relationships reappearing in a cluttered present that isn’t looking for any new company. It’s presence resonating as a roadblock to the union of the perpetrator and their companion. It’s a new phenomenon that’s just beginning to gain ground and become a topic gaining… Continue »
Rondalla De Humacao: A Photo...
MUSIC FROM PUERTO RICO: A VISION FOR EVERYONE By: Sandra M. Oquendo Upon arrival at the Musical Institute in Humacao one may hear the sounds and beats of different music blended with the Puerto Rican cuatro, Puerto Rico’s national guitar. You’ll also meet a very special group known as Rondalla of Humacao. A rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments… Continue »
My Best Valentine’s Day Ever!!
So, I had never had a REAL Valentine and year after year I was sad when the day approached and tried to avoid it altogether, especially all the mushy little Valentines! Then my senior year of college I had a special someone, now he wasn’t my boyfriend, just my boo, and we were gonna spend Valentine’s day together. I had… Continue »
