So glad to have discovered Tonality — a choir dedicated to addressing social injustices. Tonality was hosting a concert at beautiful church, St. John’s Episcol, near USC. Music (& arts in general) with a mission has always inspired me since my high school days throughout college and continues to do so today as I hope […]
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a big, big thank you
We did It! 12k views can’t even wrap my mind around that number 😱 truly want to thank everyone who has liked, comment, followed or even visited my site or posts. every single one of them count. you guys have made this possible for me as you all continue to inspire me with your support […]
Night Owl, Creative Process, Upcoming Single “Had It All” (2021)
It’s late night hours again, and this is the hourmy creative ideas come alive. if you haven’t read my recent post, I will be releasing my very first single “Had It All” (2021) very soon. Finally hit the studio (long overdue) to work on some things. I am also currently finishing up my lyrics for […]
Netflix Documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of Cool” Review (2020)
I write this post in hopes that it offers for valuable knowledge and inspiration for musicians and aspiring musicians alike. I enjoy writing these documentary reviews posts because it gives me the opportunity to pick the brains of other musicians and learn their stories and how their upbringing was like in relation to music (most […]
SHOPCOA Gallery: New Photos
Visit my gallery here for more! Can ya’ll guess which city I’m in?
New Art Work
Just got back into drawing and painting and would love for ya’ll to check out my work, which you can find more in my art gallery here. I would love to one day sell my art work and create a nonprofit to give back to the community. You support would mean a lot. More art […]
Vocal Lessons with Stevie Mackey: Sing Anything Like A Pro
This post is for all aspiring singers like myself who are always on the look for singing tips and advice. As an avid researcher (hence my blog), I literally scour the Internet reading blogs and watching youtube videos learning how to sing better. I can definitely share my new knowledge with you all on that […]
Acceptance & Enrollment: NYU x Billboard Music Industry Essentials Program (2020)
Just enrolled in my very first Music program- NYU’s Music Essentials Industry Program, a facility of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute. The program is also affiliated with the likes of Stevie Mackey (who I just completed his vocal coaching program recently), Clive Davis himself, Quincy Jones, Ryan Leslie, to name a few. The program is also […]
Monthly Pick Ups
For all my aspiring musicians out there, these are a few books I highly recommend to give a shot. Titles/ Brief Summary Gotta Get Signed: How to Become a Hip-Hop Producer by Sahpreem A. King Gotta Get Signed offers some perspective an aspiring producer himself of the in n outs of the industry. King provides […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody!
Happy Thanksgiving Ya’ll! So so grateful for each and everyone of you have made this blog possible for me. Ya’ll inspire me to keep posting and one day grow into a brand that will give all ya’ll and the world the feels for inspiring art! including music, photography, drawing, etc. 3/4 years later and we […]
“Pick Up Your Feelings” Jazmine Sullivan (2020)
Ya’ll know I had to drop this gem as soon as it came out. It saddens me that this woman is a living legend and people just don’t know it! We gotta show up for these gifted artists. With that, hope ya’ll enjoy. Peace and love.
#RainChallenge @_lo.annee
long overdue song challenge, but figured better late than never. missed this challenge that went viral, but will try my best to catch the next. definitely look forward to posting more covers. if you’re an aspiring singer and/or aspiring musician, I would love to hear your stuff. Drop your username/ link below for me and […]
KJazz 88.1FM Radio, Los Angeles
#throwbacktuesday Grateful to have been granted the opportunity to intern for my alma mater school, Long Beach State’s radio station, located in Los Angeles. For those who have been following with me, I stumbled upon this opportunity to simply volunteer, absolutely not knowing what to expect!Instead, I was given an offer to work a paid […]
“Oldie, but Goodies” Playlist
Good music never disappoints. Hope this doesn’t for ya’ll. Have a good night, stay blessed! much love x Lo
Mariah Carey’s Underneath the Stars (1995) Music Video released after 25 years!
Woke to wonderful news this morning! Underneath the Stars has become one of my favorite songs recently so I was so excited to hear the music video is finally released after 25 years. As Carey has reached her 30th years since the debut of her album, she has been since releasing never seen or heard […]
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