I stare at my reflection with a sinking feeling again. I didn’t do enough. If I could just throw up for a second time, I’d be satisfied. I taste bitter regret at my attempt at skinny. In my despair, I search my bedroom floor for “Seventeen”, the magazine I’ve pledged my allegiance to, and frantically flip to the page that started this j...

To my delight, BET recently premiered the “The New edition Story” which detailed the trials of the beloved group. I was already enthusiastic to view this because I’m a big fan of bands from the 80’s and 90’s, and aware of the sacrifices of the music business.

Though I was sceptical of the quality of the series beforehand, BET really exce...

I’ve never been a fan of reading books online; I always liked the experience of having a physical book in my hands. I want to carry it everywhere, trace over my favourite sentences, and marvel at the effort taken to create it.

Despite this, I began to grow restless of waiting for a book of interest to arrive at the library.  The in-betwe...

I used to have a really big problem with food. I ate away at my feelings. Meaning whenever I’d feel upset, frustrated, or sad, I’d turn to junk food. I used to abuse food and end up eating much more than I should. I used this method to cope with whatever present turmoil I had. I would then feel more down and turn to prayer and the bible...

For the past few years, I’ve always struggled with praying. Whether it’s praying at home, church or with a group of friends, I’ve always felt fearful. This stemmed from my belief that I couldn’t pray as well as my peers or that I wasn’t using enough big words.

I shared this fear with my mentor and she suggested I start using a prayer jou...

I received the book, "Homegoing" as a gift in August. I was so eager to read a novel written by first time author, Yaa Gyasi.

The story details two half-sisters, Effia and Esi both born in different villages. While Effia is forced into a marriage with an English man, Esi is sold into slavery and held captive below the castle where her si...

How It All Began

I first heard a Big Bang song when I was desperately searching for another KPOP group to stan 4 years ago. At that point I was restless and contemplating if I should give up my search but then I saw the link for “Blue.” The song, a mid-tempo ballad is about a man who is heartbroken over an immense longing for a woman who...

Ever since I discovered Sonder’s Soundcloud 2 months ago I’ve had their music on repeat.

I am always searching for new music which combines original beats and smothering vocals. Sonder consists of three artists, R&B singer Brent Faiyaz who hails from LA. They met online and decided to create the group. Faiyaz has garnered a lot of recogn...

Welcome to The World Of “Dee”

Last summer, I changed my name — not legally but temporarily to accommodate my co-workers. In retrospect, I’m disappointed in myself. I grew weary of defending my name and surrendered to the pressure to conform to put others at ease.

I was so eager to start work, but when the introductions began, I was met wi...

Iconic Bad Boy

When I hear the name Bad Boy, I reminisce on how Sean Combs also known as "Diddy" has curated some of my favourite songs; that he sought out talented artists and moulded them into household names. He began this journey at the age of 23!

After being fired from Uptown records where he shaped R&B acts such as Mary J. Blige and...