Nina Simone

Nina Simone was one of the most iconic women alive in the 19th centaury she was an author, pianist, Civil Rights Activist, musician and singer. Mrs. Nina studied at Juilliard School in New York City on a scholarship for one year. Simone financial situation cause her to leave Juilliard School. Nina did not let her financial satiation get her down she continue to do great things in music. Nina started performing at night clubs developed an interest in Jazz and Blues. Simone wanted to further her career in music and she thought she could achieve that by moving to Atlantic City to continue her career as a musician. Nina Simone mother was an Methodist and Nina knew she would not approve of her daughter being in or working in a bar in Atlantic City. Simone use an name her old boyfriend gave her "Nina" and "Simone" was inspired by a French actress Simone Signoret. Nina continue on to be one of the most iconic voice for the Civil Rights Movement. Simone wrote "Mississippi Goddam, Four Women, Young, Gifted and Black"  and more.

PHOTO SHOOT WITH TERRELL CLARK

Behind the scenes photo from my recent shoot with Terrell Clark assisted by Oz Shaw.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO - NATURAL (DJ KEMIT REMIX)

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Check out our new music video!  http://youtu.be/HJh80nOpFVU

SOUL TRAIN FEATURES A LADY NAMED PEARL

Beauty and elegance are back in rap! A Lady Named Pearl is an emcee who approaches hip-hop the same way ballerina Misty Copeland approaches the stage. SoulTrain.com got a chance to sit down with Pearl to discuss her style of …

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PEARL PERFORMS AT APACHE CAFE!

I thoroughly enjoyed performing at the legendary Apache Cafe, with a host of other talented artist.

PHOTO SHOOT WITH VEK NEAL

Last night, Vek and I did a quick photo. Vek has an amazing eye. Check out more of the talented eye of Vek Neal at http://vekneal.carbonmade.com/

PHOTO SHOOT WITH LEO MARSHALL

Today, I had a photo shoot with the talented Leo Marshall. I enjoyed shooting with him, because his has the ability to communication to models, like no other photographer I have shot with in the past. Leo was a former model, and I believe being on both sides of the lens, has given him that edge. Check out more of Leo's work at http://leo.versionadv.com/

PEARL IS INTERVIEWED ON ATLHIPHOP.COM

Check out A Lady Named Pearl's interview on ATLHIPHOP.COM