Celebrating Black Music Part 4

Sadly, this is the last post of my Black Music Month series

This week, I dedicated a post to the music superstars and game-changers from the 1980s through the 2000s. I wanted to highlight the men and women who took Black music to new heights while setting the blueprint for today’s music. In the process, I decided to highlight some groups from the time period. I drew inspiration from constellations, heaven, and the sky to tribute these true icons and legends. I also felt the need to highlight some legends we’ve lost in recent years.

Just like last week’s post, I will showcase my sources while giving a peek into my process.

Here are my source images:

Aaliyah

Al B. Sure

Alicia Keys

Anita Baker

Ashanti

Anthony Hamilton

Beyonce

Billy Ocean

Bobby Brown

Brandy

Brian McKnight

Case

Chris Brown

Ciara

D’Angelo

Deborah Cox

Donell Jones

Erykah Badu

Faith Evans

Fantasia

Freddie Jackson

Gerald Levert

Ginuwine

Jaheim

Janet Jackson

Jill Scott

Jody Watley

Joe

Keith Sweat

Kelly Price

Keyshia Cole

Lenny Kravitz

Luther Vandross

Mariah Carey

Mary J. Blige

Maxwell

Michael Jackson

Monica

Mya

Patti Labelle

Peabo Bryson

Prince

R. Kelly

Rihanna

Stephanie Mills

Tamia

Tina Turner

Toni Braxton

Usher

Whitney Houston

If you want to see the final result, check out my Instagram! Until next time, be your best creative self!

Celebrating Black Music Part 3

Back with another Black Music Month post!

This week, I decided to dedicate a post to the musical pioneers and innovators from the 1950s through the 1970s. I choose to go with the men and women who blazed a trail for Black entertainers of today while laying the foundation for today’s music. In the process, I decided to highlight some groups from the time period. I drew inspiration from constellations, heaven and the sky to tribute these true icons and legends. I also used the post to highlight some legends we’ve lost in recent years.

Just like my previous posts on Hip-Hop, I will showcase my sources while giving a peek into my process.

Here are my source images:

Al Green

Aretha Franklin

Barry White

Betty Wright

Bob Marley

Chaka Khan

Chuck BerryCurtis MayfieldDiana RossDionne WarwickDonna SummerJackie WilsonJames Brown

Jimi HendrixLittle RichardMarvin GayeMary Wells

Miles DavisNat King ColeNatalie Cole

Nina SimoneRay CharlesRick JamesRuth BrownSam Cooke

Sammy Davis, Jr.Stevie WonderTeddy Pendergrass

If you want to see the final result, check out my Instagram! Until next time, be your best creative self!

Celebrating Black Music Part 2

Another week, another Black Music Month post!

This week, I’m dedicating a post to the women of Hip Hop. For my process this time around, I choose to go with women who not only had the skills (sometimes, better than the men) but the impact on the culture as a whole. While there have been many female rappers have made a mark, these women’s impact is still be felt today. I drew inspiration from Greco-Roman goddesses to pay homage to these amazing women. I also used the post to shout-out some female rappers who paved the way for today’s women in Hip-Hop.

Just like the post on the men of Hip-Hop, I will showcase my sources while giving a peek into my process.

Here are my source images:

Greco-Roman Goddesses

Queen Latifah

MC Lyte

Da Brat

Lauryn Hill

Lil’ Kim

Missy Elliott

Eve

Trina

Nicki Minaj

If you want to see the final result, check out my Instagram! Until next time, be your best creative self!

Celebrating Black Music Part 1

With time being on my side, I have decided to re-dedicate myself to my Black Music Month project.

This week, I’ll focus on revisiting my post from last year dealing with the men of Hip Hop. Last year, I was able to narrow my choices down to some of the best male lyricists of all time. I’ll admit my work from last year was just okay, but I knew I could do better. I wanted to dive deeper into my vision as an artist with better technique and understanding of the subject and the message.

Again, I will showcase my sources while giving a peek into my process.

Here are my source images:

If you want to see the final result, check out my Instagram! Until next time, be your best creative self!