Reports all weekend have been that Lauryn Hill gave birth on July 23rd to her 6th baby. Both are doing fine, though there was a delivery situation as the umbilical cord was reported to have been wrapped around the baby's neck. The name has yet to be released. Rohan Marley, son of the late, great Bob Marley fathered 5 children with Lauryn and has two from a previous relationship , but has yet to declare paternity for Ms. Hills newborn. Congratulations to Ms. Hill!!! We're still waiting for you to come back and make some beautiful music with your fans!!!! Until then, here is a classic from Lauryn Hill for you soul-seekers out there in the city... Mara Signing Off...

KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL (LOVE HAS NO RECESSION)released IN STORES Everywhere on July 26th, !!! Be SURE TO PICK THIS ONE UP AND SUPPORT THE ARTISTS THAT MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN!!!    

LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse, the beehived soul-jazz diva whose self-destructive habits overshadowed a distinctive musical talent, was found dead Saturday in her London home, police said. She was 27. Winehouse shot to fame in 2006 with the album " Back to Black ," whose blend of jazz, soul, rock and classic pop was a global hit. It won five Grammys and made Winehouse — with her black beehive hairdo and old-fashioned sailor tattoos — one of music's most recognizable stars. But her personal life, with its drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders and destructive relationships, soon took over her career. Police confirmed that a 27-year-old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London; the cause of death was not immediately known. London Ambulance Services said Winehouse had died before the two ambulance crews it sent arrived at the scene. Here's a tribute to such a soulful brit talent that left this troubled world too soon. Back to Black ...

Anyone who knows me knows that I am very passionate about what I believe in. Some call it faith, some call it principle. I am a journalist and yes, I write about music in its universalistic state, but I also write about the very things that are going on in our community, our country and in our world. So, I think it’s time that I weigh in on this whole Casey Anthony circus … I find something very wrong with our justice system, which has been broken for many, many years. You often here people say, when it comes to crimes such as this that “only in America can a person not only get away with murder, but have the potential to become a millionaire doing it”. Our jails are filled with drug-dealers and those that have been wrongfully accused of crimes with the very same “lack of evidence” that presented itself   at Casey Anthony’s trial, yet are serving years…away from their families, many wanting to be parents, wanting to love and just “be there” for their   loved-ones. While t...

Hello World!!! It's been a minute since I've been on my blog and boy oh boy, do I have some news for you... First off, the new Issue of Total Eclipse Magazine hits the streets in just a couple of weeks!!! Guess who is on our cover??? Here's a hint: This artist is someone that I've blogged about and has such a unique voice & spirit, that they deserve to get some shine!!! Stay tuned and subscribe now to Total Eclipse here . Also, I've just been asked to contribute to the E-zine,  Lioness Magazine !!! First issue due to drop in August....Thanks to Natasha Clark for thinking of me!!! Big Shout Out!!! to Mrs. "Boss" Lady herself, Syleena Johnson for a exciting interview and a look into her personal life as a mother, wife, entrepreneur, artist, songwriter and much, much more!!! We as black women sometimes, OK, most times, wear many hats. Let me just say, anyone who could simultaneously, record and/or perfect a track up in the studio, hold dow...