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Take Care, Tatyana

Take Care, Tatyana

Samia March 11, 2012 4

I’m going to keep this blog post short and sweet, because well, real talk… in an effort to write the “perfect blog post”, I’ve just delayed writing it by 12 days, and that’s stupid

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Donald Glover vs Troy Barnes vs Childish Gambino

Donald Glover vs Troy Barnes vs Childish Gambino

Samia February 13, 2012 3

I’d like to issue an apology to Donald Glover for taking two years to write a blog post about him. You see, the man also known to “Community” lovers as Troy Barnes and hip-hop

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Dear Drake…”Take Care” of Your Fan’s Emotions

Dear Drake…”Take Care” of Your Fan’s Emotions

Samia December 6, 2011 2

Dear Drake - At first, I wanted to write you to say thank you (it’s later, right? I’m guessing you expected gratitude once you released the followup to your debut album, Thank Me Later.) You

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Being in a Rap Video…WITHOUT Being a Whore: Thank you DeStorm & Talib Kweli

Being in a Rap Video…WITHOUT Being a Whore: Thank you DeStorm & Talib Kweli

Samia November 28, 2011 1

I have an interesting bucket list. Many of the goals are childhood dreams that now, because I live in Los Angeles and work in the “industry,” are somewhat attainable, including: Being a part of

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Justin Timberlake: Role Model?

Justin Timberlake: Role Model?

Samia November 13, 2011 0

Justin Timberlake does a lot of things.  He sings. He dances. He acts. He hosts. He jokes. He runs a record label. A clothing line. A tequila line. Probably has done other lines (yes

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Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes

Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes

Samia September 23, 2011 0

“DJ Reflex is one of the most influential players in the LA music scene as a tastemaker DJ, producer and entertainment entrepreneur. Credited for breaking acts from Kanye West, Lady Gaga to John Legend,

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Keri Hilson…Don’t Hate Her Cause She’s Beautiful

Keri Hilson…Don’t Hate Her Cause She’s Beautiful

Samia December 16, 2010 0

I interview a lot of people. Famous people, in fact (which, I’m assuming you know, since well…you’re reading this blog.) And…I don’t get star struck. But every once in a while, I can become

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For the Love of Ray-J…Wear the Right Shoes

For the Love of Ray-J…Wear the Right Shoes

Samia October 29, 2010 2

To some, Ray-J is Brandy’s little brother. To others, he’s the guy who made Kim Kardashian famous (sex tape anyone?) To me… he’s the guy that told me I was  ’classy, baby.’ Yes, the

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Greg Finley: The Wright Look

Greg Finley: The Wright Look

Samia September 7, 2010 0

Greg Finley. Six feet tall, New England-born, basketball-loving, Hanes wearing (yes I saw them), Simply Orange-drinking actor most known for his role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” As for his secret

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Siriusly Cool…io.

Siriusly Cool…io.

Samia August 22, 2010 0

What happens when you’re a guest on a radio show, you discuss your favorite radio station and an artist they feature (hence why you love it), and then you fly to Vegas two days

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