Views: I-soul-ated
Broke people are attracted to folks with money, the shy are attracted to the verbose, and the straight laced are often attracted to the witty. But when is the law of attraction taken too far?
View ArticleViews: Soul Ready
Well let me say this right now--Alicia’s soothing voice just isn’t soothing enough to get most men to settle down. The vast majority of men aren’t ready for that “relationship talk” and if they are,...
View ArticleViews: Shoe Souls
Sure, relationships don’t work out and couples split, but when there’s a pattern of serial monogamy and break-ups, one begins to question the individuals involved. There was a time when you could...
View ArticleViews: Translucent Soul
Discretion is advised. Jay-Z and Beyoncé kept their relationship private – they’re happily married. Brandy announced her brief stint with Flo-Rida on a VH1 reality show and they didn’t make it past...
View ArticleViews: Soul’y For The Men
…But the ladies will read it anyway. Ladies want to know the way men think. They would like to know why we have double standards, why we lie and lead them on, why we’re not upfront, why we’re so afraid...
View ArticleViews: Conflicted Soul
Every time we get into a car, there is a risk of an accident. Every time we get into a relationship, there is a risk of heartbreak. We’re afraid of heartbreak, but we’re not afraid to drive? Get in!...
View ArticleViews: Sick Soul
Your mind will defeat you long before your body does. Singlehood is the new STD – nobody wants it, but 1 in every 5 Americans has it. The fear of being single is scaring women into harmful...
View ArticleSoul Hold
She’s always in a rush, so I got her a speedy… Damier. And it seems the more Louis Vuitton bags a man buys a lady, the more comfortable she gets. And the more comfortable a lady gets, the more likely ...
View ArticleUnpredictable
Like Jamie Foxx, life and love are unpredictable. We never really know how our plans are going to turn out; therefore all we can do is hope for the best. However, many of us especially my single...
View ArticleFriends, Lusters and Soul Mates
Ladies, what if I said that your male “best friend” wants to have sex with you? I’m sure ninety percent of readers would call me crazy and the other ten percent would call me insane. All the while your...
View ArticleWhen a Woman Loves
I like to think of February as the month of love. We have the love holiday, Valentine’s Day, and the honorary love of black pride and celebration thereof known as Black History month. On both of these...
View ArticleSoul Sexy
Those innocent eyes … She asks for a cab–not a taxi, a sauvignon. She holds her wine glass properly by the stem and traces of her Ruby Woo rich red lips stain the glass. One leg gracefully crosses the...
View ArticleSoul Cleansing
Spring-cleaning includes people. “I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited / But I couldn’t stay away, I couldn’t fight it / I had hoped you’d see my face / And that you’d be reminded that for me ...
View ArticleSo Special
On my drive to the quiet place I go to get some R&R, I always play my favorite tunes to jumpstart my mood. So it was ironic that the first song on my playlist was “So Special” by reggae artist ...
View ArticleOh No, They’re So-uled Out
We’re addicted to new. Last Thursday, Apple released another iPhone. It’s not the newest iPhone in terms of technology; it’s only new in terms of color. Though many Apple users already have the black...
View ArticleTo Motivate or Intimidate: That is the Question
As a long-time closeted fan of nasty rap songs, (“B R Right” by Ludacris and Trina is excellence in smut) I’ve held R&B songs to an unfair double standard. The way I see it, rap is about posturing...
View ArticleWhy Marvin Needs to Keep His Behind In the Room
Drake’s drunk dialing, gut-spilling single “Marvin’s Room” is a hit for a number of reasons–mainly because it strikes such a familiar chord with the masses. Who hasn’t been on one side or another of a...
View ArticleStagnant Souls
“It’s just an American wedding / They don’t mean too much / They don’t last enough / We had an American wedding / Now what’s mine is yours, American divorce.” In a song on his heavily downloaded...
View ArticleFinally…
Have you ever felt like CeCe Peniston and said to your self, “finally it has happened to me!”? Maybe it was finding that good man/woman after a few bad relationships, or maybe that great job after your...
View ArticleDESTINY’S SOUL
“Sorry Jr. / I already ruined ya / Cause you ain’t even alive / Paparazzi’s pursuing ya / Sins of a father make your life ten times harder …” Jay-Z – “New Day,” Watch the Throne On tonight’s MTV Video...
View ArticleSolid as a Rock
When Ashford and Simpson released their hit single Solid as a Rock, I remember shaking and singing right along with them. The song was so upbeat and they both looked so happy singing it to each other,...
View ArticleSoul Thievery
I once wrote an article discussing the idea of friends allowing friends to date their ex(es). My writing style is known to explore both sides of the fence and comfortably force people to reconsider a...
View ArticleNo Longer Scorned: Adele Reveals She Has Forgiven The Ex Who Inspired ’21′
As odd as it may seem, pain makes good music. The perils and misguided emotions of lost love, unrequited love, and even star-crossed love have spawned many soul and R&B classics. This statement...
View ArticleWhat Happens When A Good Girl Goes Bad?
“Once a good girl’s gone bad, she’s gone forever. I’ll mourn forever…I gotta deal with the fact I did you wrong forever.” As Jay-Z made his song cry, I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘What makes a good...
View ArticleSoul Confused
Hello Ladies, It’s not exactly 30, but it’s far from 21. You don’t feel too old, but you fully comprehend that it’s time to grow up. Your newfound sophisticated palate has matured from those ‘Sex On...
View ArticleMy Musical Journey through Love
‘Twas the night before Christmas and a few feet from where a man vows to love a woman until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, artists’ renderings of Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder witnessed a union...
View ArticleWill You Be My Wifey?
What in the hell is a “wifey”? Microsoft Word doesn’t even recognize my typing it in this word processor. Why are so many men gifting women with the title and why are so many ladies gladly accepting?...
View ArticleMary Mary Says ‘Let Chris Brown and Rihanna Be In Love’
While a lot of people may disagree, Gospel duo Mary Mary says Chris Brown and Rihanna deserve a second chance at love. “If people have gone that route and have learned from that mistake and have...
View ArticleBrandy is Ready For Marriage
“Put It Down” singer Brandy is ready to walk down the aisle. In her June 2012 EBONY cover story, which she shares with Monica, Brandy expresses just how much she wants to tie the knot. “I wish we were...
View ArticleShe’s Your Ex, But She’s My Homie…
Of mostly all things, men value loyalty highest. Friends don’t like friends to be friends with their enemies. In a 2005 public dispute, rappers 50 Cent and The Game severed both business and friendship...
View ArticleMeagan’s Good, So Why Can’t You Be?
When you think about actress Meagan Good, you might look out of your window and begin to daydream. When you look out your window and daydream, you see your neighbor’s dog peeing on your lawn. When you...
View ArticleMusiq Soulchild Lands TV One Role, Releases ‘Love & Relationships’ Book
BET Award winner Musiq Soulchild has landed a guest role on a soon to be premiered TV One series. Joining Ray J, the “Teach Me” singer will guest star on the Rickey Smiley Show. Smiley confirmed the...
View ArticleBereolaesque: RELATIONSHIP ≠ STUPID
“Now the skies could fall / Not even if my boss should call / The world it seems so very small / ‘Cause nothing even matters at all.” –Lauryn Hill Are you stupid, or does your relationship just make...
View ArticleQuit That S***
The Mayans were wrong. Congratulations! Welcome to 2013. You made it, but hopefully you didn’t bring everything with you. Some things–and even some–people belong in 2012. Every year of your life should...
View ArticleBereolaesque: Dumba**es Need Not Apply
JOB POST: Expectations Manager HOURS: 24 per day PAY: Priceless “No matter where you go, you are what you are, player / & you can try to change, but that’s just the top layer / Man, you was who you...
View ArticleBereolaesque: Romantic Amnesia
“Everything is cool / When love is all brand new / Cause you’re learning me and I’m learning you / It’s cool / When love is all brand new / Cause you’re learning me and I’m learning you.” Remember that...
View ArticleBereolaesque: Championship Ring
“There are very few relationships in hip-hop music. There’s a lot of, ‘I took your girl & I’m gonna take her again;’ I’m with your girl and I never gave her back.’” –Jay-Z Sean Carter is right. We...
View ArticleBereolaesque: Man Cave
“And y’all dudes acting way too tough/throw on a suit, get it tapered up…” –Jay Z It’s a new year, new month and new day. It’s time to grow up. If you think I’m ruining your game, then you have […] The...
View ArticleFive Great Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is already knocking on our door. But before you know it, it’ll be the most romantic–and one of the most stressful–days of the year. As you wrack your brain...
View ArticleThe Perfect Valentine’s Day Playlist
Whether you feel that Valentine’s Day is just an excuse to receive a few extra gifts from an admirer or two, or a sacred day which should be celebrated with a flute of champagne, chocolates and breathy...
View ArticleBrandy’s “Best Friend”: Resuscitating True Friendship and Love
February is a month devoted to cherishing real love, expressed most vividly on Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, Americans are bombarded with narratives illuminating the prevalence of betrayal, envy and...
View ArticleBereolaesque: Let’s Talk About It
The NBA is a great example of relationships–the majority of people without a ring in three to five years get released or traded. Here’s a dose of reality: Your boyfriend of ten years probably won’t be...
View ArticleBereolaesque: I Don’t Know How to Date!
All of these love songs talk about love, but they don’t teach us how to love. So we go on dates, don’t know how to date and wonder why we get asked on fewer dates more often. Confused yet? Well, […]...
View ArticleLove Throughout the Decades: Top Romantic Movie Quotes of All Time
When you think about romantic movies a few standout titles might come to mind: The Philadelphia Story (1940), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Boomerang (1992), The Notebook (2004). The list can go on,...
View ArticleTrue Love: Hollywood’s Best Couples
It’s that time of the year when winter really settles in. Snow, ice and blustery cold can make the days feel long and the desire to make moves a little more distant. But for some of Hollywood’s hottest...
View ArticleEvent Recap: The Single Girls Club
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 44.9% of unmarried people are women, with more than 60% of that number having never been married. That reality may be shocking, but now more than ever women over...
View ArticleOn the “A” w/Souleo
Lizz Wright’s Soul-Searching Journey to her New Album, ‘Freedom & Surrender’ The end of a relationship and a near-death incident are enough to make anyone take a step back. But for...
View ArticleA Romantic’s Delight: Silk Returns with “Love 4 U 2 Like Me”
After a decade without a new album, Silk returns to the R&B scene with Quiet Storm, scheduled to be released on March 4, 2016. The lead single, “Love 4 U 2 Like Me,” offers a treat for romantics...
View Article112’s Slim—Going Solo in Sweet ‘16
Although Marvin Scandrick, known by most as “Slim,” has enjoyed significant success as a member of the platinum-selling R&B group 112, he’s poised to continue building momentum as a solo artist....
View ArticleQ&A: Real Housewives of Potomac
SoulTrain.com recently had the opportunity to chat with the leading ladies of The Real Housewives of Potomac. The Bravo series featuring Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Charrisse Jackson Jordan, and...
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