Miri-Ben Ari : mixing genres and making it work

There are few artists out in the industry that i think are really great musicians. And Miri-Ben Ari is one of them. Also known as The Hip-Hop Violinist, Miri-Ben Ari has collaborated with other artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean, and Alicia Keys just to name a few. She is known for her fusion of classical style with jazz, R&B and hip hop, and it is her background in classical music that makes her collaborations work. Not many artists can play off classical music and hip-hop, and Miri-Ben Ari is so good at her craft that you can't resist not listening to what she might put together. She's already released an album, "Miri-Ben Ari : The Hip Hop violonist" with collabortations with today's current R&B and Hip-Hop artists.



I can't wait to see what she's got for her future projects. (Hopefully a new album, *crosses fingers). All in all, Miri-Ben Ari is great at what she does. A real true artist and musician. Here are some videos of Miri-Ben Ari that i love watching...

*Enjoy.

RBK- I am what i am - intro


On Apollo


Symphony of Brotherhood (a tribute to MLK, Jr.)

Danity Kane - Damaged (Music Video)

I so can't wait for their album!! and i'm really happy to see a lot more Shannon in the music video!! go Shannon!


*Enjoy.


MARCH 18th - Danity Kane's "WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE" hits stores!!

Janet Jackson - Rock With U (music video)

I'm really liking Janet Jackson's new single, and yes, Ms. Janet can dance!
As Janet says in the song: "strobe lights make everything sexier..."

*Enjoy.

No Air (Official Video) - Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown

My co-blogger likes this song, and since the music video came out recently, here it is.

*Enjoy.

More Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet

I know that I just made an earlier post about Lola Douglas's books but i just wanted to say that i just finished reading her second book. Funny story actually, and well, i did pre-order the paperback version of her second book (not out til' February 28), but i couldn't wait to read the sequel. I decided to go to my local library, went under the young adults section, grabbed the book off the shelf, and with my library card in hand - let the librarian scanned the book and my card. yes, i've said this before and i'll say it again - "I'm such a nerd." I mean, come on, i'm actually reading books. and yes, 2 books within 3 days.

With that in mind, i guess it's true when it comes to books. You'll know that it's a really good book when you find yourself not putting it down.

oh yeah, i almost forgot to talk about the book "More Confessions..." As per usual, Lola Douglas does a really good job with real, emotional, and witty dialogue. I really did enjoy reading the book, and the ending was actually quite good. It fits. It made perfect sense as to why it ended the way it did, i guess it gave much incentive for the readers to assume what "happens next."

All in all, a great read.

Another funny part, non-related to the book, is that i spent most of today reading the book (with the occasional bathroom break, food break, and nap time).