BEYOND the stills

Life beyond the camera

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Classic question, "How did you all meet?". One answer, Tumblr. Yep, listen how it all went down on Episode 5 available now! #blacknoir #episode5 (at www.theblacknoir.com)

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#Repost @theblknoir ・・・ Episode 4: #WeMatter || Yvette Smith. Rekia Boyd. Sandra Bland. These are beautiful black women whose lives mattered, they still matter. Listen in as we discuss the recent injustices facing our nation. Plus, how much is too much when you vocalize your feelings in a relationship? Episode is out now!! As always make sure to comment, subscribe and rate us on iTunes #blacknoir #yvettesmith #rekiaboyd #sandrabland #blacklivesmatter

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#Repost @theblknoir ・・・ Don’t our lives matter? This week on the Black Noir Podcast we discuss the recent injustices we’ve continued to face. Tune in tomorrow. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackNoir

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#Repost @theblknoir ・・・ Behind the Mic || We decided to start a new series entitled "Behind the Mic" sharing our individual views on various subjects. 1st entry is up on the website (link in bio) #blacknoir #behindthemic #percymiller #nolimit

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#Repost @theblknoir ・・・ Remember the good ol' days when we turned and saw more shows with people that looked like us? Yeah we miss that too. This week on the Black Noir Podcast we discuss the state of black television. Listen in tomorrow! (Link in bio) #blacknoir #podcast

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Authenticity || R&B will always be my 1st love (jazz a close 2nd) and this man absolutely delivered with this gem!! I hope more R&B artists go back to the basics #blackrose #tyrese

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#Repost @theblknoir How far are you willing to compromise when it comes to potential boo's or bae's? Check out Episode 2 dropping on Thursday to find out!! (link in bio) #blacknoirpodcast

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Love the feedback we've gotten so far for the 1st episode. Make sure to rate us on iTunes and tune in every Thursdays for new episodes! #theblacknoirpodcast

[allthngsblk]

"Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you" - George R. R. Martin

2014 has been quite the year for BLK culture hasn’t it?

Some have decided to no longer...

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D'Angelo Reveals the Tracklist for "Black Messiah"

[beyondthestills]

D’Angelo held a listening session today in New York for his new album with the Vanguard, Black Messiah. A lyric pamphlet was passed out, revealing fellow Soulquarians Q-Tip and ?uestlove collaborated on the album. The first page of the pamphlet (pictured below) explains the meaning of the album’s bold title. 

The 12-song tracklist includes “Sugah Daddy,” which was released early this morning. Check it out below.

"Ain’t That Easy"

"1000 Deaths"

"The Charade"

"Sugah Daddy"

"Really Love"

"Back in the Future (Part I)"

"Till It’s Done (Tutu)"

"Prayer"

"Betray My Heart"

"The Door"

"Back in the Future (Part II)"

"Another Life"

Update: Black Messiah will reportedly release at midnight tonight. Word from the listening session is that “Really Love” will be the first single—not “Sugah Daddy.”

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Perfecting the Art of Cartoon Cosmetics with @laurajenkinson

To see more lip-art creations from London-based makeup artist Laura Jenkinson, follow @laurajenkinson on Instagram.

With a little makeup, a lot of patience and a slight curl of the lip, Laura Jenkinson (@laurajenkinson) brings the most beloved cartoon characters to life on her face. From Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to Nemo and Shrek, Laura has painted more than fifty cartoon masterpieces on her mouth and chin in the last year. She started this project on Instagram as a way to stand out as a makeup artist in the competitive beauty industry. “I knew I wanted to do something different, and equally something that would bring happiness to people,” she says. “If I can spend a couple of hours a day making at least a handful of people smile—then why not?”

Now with a growing list of followers, Laura gets constant encouragement and inspiration from her fans. “My creations now mainly come from people’s requests and their ideas. I generally don’t have many uninspired days anymore.”

[imsoshive]

She on beat like a muhhfucka

[jettestblack-deactivated2017080]

shoutout to her for being so positive while going through chemo

[hip-hop-lifestyle]

i love her positivity and energy so much, i fuck wit this.

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This legit made me smile, slé

[alwaystrill]

This is why I love tumblr

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Martin Returning to TV, Tisha Campbell Replaced with Ashanti

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Haven't done one of these in awhile. Courtesy of Ms. Knowles #music #lazysunday

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5 Random Things about Myself

Tagged by crownher-queen

1. I have a fear of heights but love roller coasters

2. I was a big fan of Sailor Moon growing up

3. I'm a little OCD when it comes to my music collection. For example, all my albums in my iTunes collection must have an album cover, release date and categorized under the right genre.

4. My grandparents on both sides of my family are of Dominican descent.

5. The Thriller video still gives me the creeps to this day to the point where I can't watch it all the way through.

Tagging always-erica hommeandrogyne piecesofablackman souljunkee & hopelesseccentric

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Can we have anything ?

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This was so corny and off beat

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😑

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Sounds like a demonic initiation