SO proud to see my little baby cakes doing her thing on much music! she has come SO far since i met her and im glad to be apart of and witness her progression over the years… go kar kar! [click here to watch the video if viewing in facebook] ~lissa
in case you missed it: my mic sounds nice – the truth about women in hip hop [video]
last night BET aired probably one of their BEST specials ever. it’s first ‘well-produced’ original music documentary special, “My Mic sounds nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop”, provided hip hop lovers of all generations a chance to take a temporary stroll down memory lane and at the same time get a glance at [...]
[event] FRESH @ empire lounge [sept 5]
+—+—{ this labour day long weekend +—+—{ Fresh Gear | Fresh Start | Fresh Music +—+—{ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th 2010 +—+—{ FRESH } FRESH } FRESH } FRESH } … +—+—{ EMPIRE LOUNGE } +—+—{ 50 Cumberland Street +—+—{ music provided by: +—+—{ DJ LISSA MONET +—+—{ LEXUS SUPREME +—+—{ DJ SUPA MARK +—+—{ DJ [...]
download now: stromae f. kanye west and gilbere forte – alors on danse
i came across this yesterday via my homegirl daniella’s tweet and immediately went to check it out. ive been hearing about this “alors on danse” for a while now, and i must admit, i didn’t pay any attention….oopsie. apparently this has been the biggest song in europe [wasnt i JUST there?] for the past year [...]
never forgive action @ the drake underground [sept 3]
Never Forgive Action starts off the sixth season with a bang! We welcome back the incredible P-PLUS (from the Real Frequency) along with the equally fantastic LISSA MONET (2009 & 2010 Stylus Female DJ of the Year)! Nothing but classic hip-hop and R&B anthems all night long. Along with NFA residents NUMERIC and DALIA. ————— [...]
foreign exchange brings ‘authenticity’ with new album + tracklisting
“Authenticity” is the 3rd full-length from indie-soul duo The Foreign Exchange. Picking up where their 2008 Grammy-nominated “Leave It All Behind” set left off, “Authenticity” is the group’s most diverse work to date, with a tight, 11-track song cycle spanning the duo’s trademark brand of lush electronic soul, to stripped down acoustic pieces that recall [...]
r.i.p. aaliyah
i specifically remembered where i was when i got the call. i was in shock for about a week and a half until her funeral. i cried for her like i cried for princess diana. because she was a princess in the truest form. we love you aaliyah. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – [...]
bridget kelly [@theycallmebk] & ryan leslie [@ryanleslie] collab on a new project [video]
okaaaaaaaay im REEEEEALLLY trying to gain my composure. i blogged about bridget kelly a few months ago when she appeared along side hov to lend her amazing voice for the hook of “empire state of mind.” i promised to blog about her if ive ever came across any new music from her but it seems [...]
forever young X @ guvernment [aug 27]
Join Us August 27th For The 10th Installment Of Forever Young “This Is My Swag”. We’re Celebrating This Milestone With A Special $10 Admission For Fellas & Free Entry For Ladies Before 12:10. We Will Also Have Free Shots Of Alize For Ladies In The VIP Deluxe Room Plus A Free BBQ On The Patio. [...]
lissa talks hair: knowing your hair type
hey guys… click the picture of 90s r&b group total below to find out that they have to do with knowing your hair type…. its a funny high school story which some people might relate to. have fun! happy hair & health, ~lissa
