I Want To Be A Knowles When I Grow Up

Photo: Beyonce and Solange promote the "Samantha Thavasa & Disney Handbag Collection" at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan.

It's great to see Beyonce and Solo reunited. Recently, these two have had very conflicting schedules so to see this two posing and glamming it up for the cameras is amazing. I hope in the future these two consider a joint project, it'd be amazing to see both of their talent showcased in one project!

Until then, feast on the picture.

-FC

Solo's New Look

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I Want To Live On Hadley Street

[Beyonce & Solange Knowles For Samantha Thavasa]






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Look Who Got The Last Laugh Now Tony?

I love this picture of Solange and son, Juelz taken at a recent concert they were attending. I bet it's so much fun being Juelz; Your aunt and uncle is Beyonce and Jay-Z, you have a toy line designed by you and your mom that grossed you a nasty coin and you automatically have one of the sickest inheritances due to your last name. How could life be any harder? I know the recession people but, I'm speaking figuratively.

It's a new sheriff in town by the name of Juelz. Step your game up Mattox!

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Let's Live On Hadley Street Forever

This family just never ceases to amaze me, While Jay and Bey chilled on the boat in St. Barts, Solange frolicked on the beach in Miami with friends. Tell me you wouldn't want to live on Hadley Street and I'll smack you.

It's a read, just a light one though.

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The Baby Daddy Read

Here's the video for Solo's Third single Off Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams, "T.O.N.Y.". This has been one of my favorite songs since the album dropped. She reads from the opening verse to the ending chorus. I say it's a baby daddy read but, take it how you want to. Get into the lyrics coons!

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Those Damn Knowles

Get into these pictures of Beyonce and Solange Knowles taken in Tokyo, Japan on Halloween. The Knowles were in Japan for the Eight Million Ginza Gates Store Opening and to promote Bey's new album "I Am..Sasha". I don't care what they say, The Knowles' siblings are alright with me.

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And You Ask Why She's Everything

Beyonce was in Bermuda on Friday for The Bermuda Music Festival, where she performed and enjoyed some fun in the sun with sister Solange and nephew Julez. I guess when you work that hard you have to take time out for leisure too? Get into the pictures of Mrs. Knowles-Carter in the sickening two-piece bikini with the engagement ring intact. She stings!!









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Solange Performs "T.O.N.Y."

Sidenote: skip to 1:40 on video

I hadn't had a taste of my SOLO lately so I had to post this video of her performing "T.O.N.Y." at the 2008 J&R MusicFest. Despite lackluster album sales, Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams was a great re-emergence album for Solo. I guess it shows with a medium enticed by the concept of downloading instead of buying that it's hard for artist to get the credit they deserve. Nonetheless, T.O.N.Y is my favorite track. No matter what, I love my SOLO.

with solo's trendy ass intact,
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She Never Ceases To Amaze Me

As soon as I think Solo is about to sit down, she put's those designer heels back on and TIPS. Peep these pictures from the Giorgio Armani Boutique Opening Cocktail Party and Emporio Armani fashion show at Milan Fashion Week . She is on her Rihanna swag hard. Making sure her face is seen even if her album isn't. I'm not mad at you SOLO. If my album flopped I'd TIP too.





with my SOLO swag intact,
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Solo On The Scene

Get into Solo as she tips at Seventeen's Rock-N-Style Concert and Fashion Show on Friday. I love how she gallivants around the city and appears at all the "it" events. Even with the lackluster sales of Sol-Angel And The Hadley Street Dreams, Solo is making her mark and I'm not mad at her or her custom Louis Vuitton bag.

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The Knowles Women Go Up For Each Other

Peep this video from The Early Show featuring The Knowles' women. Beyonce talks about how she is so proud of Solange and her new found fame. It's great to see two great women who are on the prowl go up for each other. Now we just have to wait and see how the album did with first week sales. Come on SoL-Angel!!

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Sol-Angel Makes My Day

I woke up today with a smile on my face. I realized how great my life is! Not only because I could say I lived to see another day but, I sometimes have to remember to take a step back sometimes and count all my blessings. Any who, I must say I'm privileged enough to be the intern to Tap Money, the 'BEST' music executive of 102 Jamz. Well one of the many perks to being his intern is the advantage of hearing music before the entire public. I came in today to see the complete, non-leaked, authentic copy of Solange Presents: Sol-Angel And The Hadley Street Dreams. I looked over at Tap and was like "Yep, SOLO came in today". He was like "that's wassup, we've got her in rotation a bit now". I was taken aback because that shows how HOT Solo is. She is gaining a heavy momentum with the release of her new album. I've been listening to it since I got to the station today and I'm really impressed. The growth and maturity of her lyrics is prevalent. Her songs have a rich quality and authenticity that I really like. Considering I've only listened to it once thus far I must say my favorite songs right now are: Track 1.) God Given Name Track 2.) T.O.N.Y. 9.)Ode To Marvin 11.)Cosmic Journey Ft. Bilal and Last But Certainly not Least 12.)This Bird. Those are some tracks to look out for. Another thing I really like about this album is the craftsmanship put into the album artwork. Solange has a very interesting picture where she is standing in front of two, huge note cards. She is wearing a simple, white, baby doll dress with a black bow. Topped off with a cute black and neon yellow heel with her usual curly bush. But, what makes the picture so complex is what the cards state. One says "I will not get pregnant at 17" and the other "I will not have a famous family". I love how she mocked herself for things she has or has already done. I love her sister Mrs. Carter to death but, Solo is bringing realness and we're eating it up. It took her awhile to find her own niche but, better late than never. Lastly, what I like so much about Solange is her simplistic element of Thank You's for the album. Instead of opening herself up for scrutiny or giving the girls too much she merely stated: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... THANK YOU!!!! Simple and direct. I like her approach. I can only say this one more time! Pick up Solange's new album Solange Presents: Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th. Until then, Solange listening party You Got Tea style much?

Official Track Listing For The Late Down loaders
Disclaimer: I don't condone downloading the CD by any means

God Given Name
T.O.N.Y.
Dancing In The Dark
Would've Been The One
Sandcastle Disco
I Decided - Prt 1
Valentines Day
6 o' Clock Blues
Ode To Marvin
I Told You So
Cosmic Journey Ft. Bilas
This Bird
I Decided - Prt 2


shut the fuck up,
this birds not slowing down
"this bird" solange

with that said, I'm out - The Fashion Connoisseur

Solange "Sandcastle Disco"

Everyone already knows what the set is giving. We present "Sandcastle Disco". This is Solo's second single off her long, awaited second album 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams'. With that said, feast on Solange right now.



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SOLANGE ALERT! SOLANGE ALERT!

Make sure you tune in to MTV's "FNMTV" on Friday at 8pm. They will be premiering Solo's second video "Sandcastle Disco" off her anxiously awaited album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. Even though the video may appear on some various blog before then tune in to actually support MTV's newest show and SOLO, ofcourse. You know how they have the Obama shirt's in UO. I wonder is there anyway I could get me one that says "I Support Solo". Great idea much? I think so!

with a tip of SOLO's yellow pump,
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Coonery in Action

Solange recently performed at the Stone Soul Picnic, when she was suddenly a victim of Coonery. Peep her performance and get into her stage presence and vocals, it kinda reminds me of E. Badu a little. Anyway, all the action happens around the 3:21 mark so be patient.

All I was thinking during this performance is: What Would Beyonce (aka the Robot) Do?

Something to simmer on...

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Emergency Posting - Go Off Solonge!

Im not much of a Solange fan. And no I dont like the song because its my name, but I REALLY like this song. Im feeling the vibe, the whole package of the song. I know im like days late, which in blog talk is years but who cares better late than never. For the longest I think I had a thing against Miss Solange, I felt as if. . her artistry was faux .. and partly contrived by her label to appeal to the more.. uptown neo-rocker ipod carrying hipster. Whatever. I like this. I have a good ear to authenticity, and I can feel this one. Kudos Solo, now I just MIGHT be looking out for that album to drop.

No pictures. Just the damn song. Like it or love it. Im choosing the later.

Solange - T.O.N.Y. (The Other Night oh Why)