New Music Review: Love Suicide by Tessanne Chin.

Photo credit: +Tessanne Chin 

So I've been hearing about Tessanne Chin's new song "Love Suicide" for a couple weeks now but I kept forgetting to check it out on Youtube. I heard the title and I thought it was going to be another sad love song ( I'm on too much of a love high right now for that) . So I finally listened the song today after catching her Smile Jamaica interview this morning. I pressed play the piano came in then the base and I knew that I was going to be loving the track still nothing prepared me for just how much I would be LOOOVING this song.

Everything about this track is perfect. The chorus is catchy the melody makes you want to learn the song. I ran to A-Z Lyrics website real quick  just to get the lyrics. The song is very deep too I feel what Tess is saying throughout the song. Sometimes a girl just wants to forget all her inhibitions and just fall in love. Some how I began to wonder though if Tess was actually talking about a man or if she was talking about her love for music. Especially in the hook when she said "You are the seams for all of my dreams and nonsense." becuase you can lose yourself to the music. (Maybe I'm reaching)......The beat feels like 90's R&B but Tessanne's soulful and unique sound gives the song that new school touch so it's like you're getting the best of both worlds. Spoiler Alert if you haven't heard the song yet: You know Tessanne loves her Jamaica so it was no surprise when the song gets to the bridge hearing her fuse in that yaadie accent that was so beautifully done. 

If you love music from India Arie, Mary J Blige or Jazmin Sulivan  (names that I can readily connect to this sound) with a bit of Kelly Clarkson you will deffinitely be replaying "Love Suicide" by Tessanne Chin.

"There's nobody else I'd rather be stuck with 

You are the seams to all of my dreams and nonsense

I swear if you're the ledge then I'm jumping

Don't catch me If I fall just let me plummet."‎ Lyrics from "Love Suicide" Use the link below to listen the song  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttwp1BmUiOI

The UNIA's MarKus Black Market: Jus Juice- Natural Juices and Smoothies.

Photo credit: Jamila Murray- Jus Juice.

So let's say you are having a small event in Jamaica and you are looking forward a mobile bar to take care of your natural juice needs for your guests but you have no idea who to hire. Well here is a suggestion you may want to hire Jamila Murray of Jus Juice for natural juices and smoothies.

So for the entire Markus Black Market event I think I was at Jus Juice's booth the most because her smoothies were just that good. The energy of the owner and person making the smoothies was also great. My drink of choice was the mango, papaya smoothie with a lot of ice that gave me life every single time. Jus Juice has smoothies that will help with male vitality, help women get glowing skin and help in detoxing the body. ‎

You can check out Jus Juice on Facebook by adding Champion Jamila Murray. She shares tasty smoothie recipes and interesting nutritional facts on many of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Make sure you book Jus Juice for your next event. ‎

Photo credit: Jamila Murray FB. 

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UNIA's MarKus Black Market: PHAT Shoppe.

I found out recently that many people maybe  gluten intolerant without even knowing it. Gluten is  a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye and can cause celiac disease.  One article also stated that gluten could be the reason many people have  Eczema, psoriasis, acne, chronic dry skin and some other skin problems. 

No surprise Jamaican bakers have caught wind of this Gluten free diet and many have added Gluten Free choices to their list. The PHAT Shoppe is all about pastry that are healthy but amazingly tasty with gluten free, egg free and sugar free muffins, brownies, puddings and cookies. The PHAT Shoppe also does sandwiches and salads.

The owner Taryn has has great personality. Her pastries are so good that even though I don't usually like banana pudding, But I tried PHAT Shoppe's banana pudding muffin at the MarKus Black Market mainly because it had chocolate chips in it and it was mouth wateringly good.

If you are in Kingston Jamaica, need pastry or a healthier lunch option visit the PHAT Shoppe. I'm sure Taryn will make you some great treats for your next event or just for lunch. ‎Find PHAT Shoppe on Facebook. 

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UNIA's MarKus Black Market: T&T Fashions.

Photo credit: T and T Fashions (Tasha and Tianne) Facebook Page.

Traditional African attire are gorgeous but not great for everyday wear if you know what I mean. Jamaica isn't short of great designers but I am very excited that there are so many Jamaican designers who are creating fabulous designs using African print fabrics. One of the labels leading the Jamaican Afro Centric Fashion Revolution is T&T Fashions.

Purses and Clutches by T&T Fashions

I saw some of T&T's designs at the MarKus Black Market In February and I got my entire life. As you all should know from previous posts I LOVE AFRO Centric FASHION!!!!  There were so many amazing and stylish dresses, skirts and statement neck pieces to choose from. If you love a good long dress or love items that you can easily dress up wi some heels and jewelry or dress down with some flats then you need to check out this label. T&T Fashions has something for everyone. Don't take my word for it if you want something fabulous  contact the designer Simone Gordon on Instagram @tashaandtiannefashionsja or on Facebook T&T Fashions (Tasha and Tianne)

The UNIA's MarKus Black Market: ZiZi Art.

I don't know much about art. I can't give an in depth analysis of techniques etc but  I love art. I'm low key jealous of people who can draw really well and paint well. Jamaica as several great artists and at the MarKus Black Market I got the opportunity to meet Fitzroy Walters of  ZiZi Art. Mr Walters has a unique approach to creating oil paintings and his pieces captures not only your attention but your emotions as well.

His pieces in my opinion are simply vibrant and beautiful. You don't have to try too hard to understand what he's trying to convey through his work. I don't care what anyone says art should be this over interlectualized medium where you're looking at a painting for 15minutes and can't understand what you're looking at. 

As I've said before I'm no art connoisseur so see for yourself why I'm so in love with  some of ZiZi Art's work.

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The UNIA's MarKus Black Market: Honey Vera Product Review.

Photo credit: Honey Vera Facebook Page. 

 If you are Jamaican and like me you grew up around older people then I'm sure you know about all the benefits of aloe vera, honey, coconut and castor oil for the hair the skin and the body. With that said I can appreciate a Jamaican company using the country's

natural resources to create a product that makes your hair and skin healthy. 

I didn't get the opportunity to buy any of Honey Vera Ltd's hair products at the MarKus Black Market but I did buy their Honey Acne/Eczema Cream Wash #Organic. Great for all skin types and all ages. Can I tell you how much I love this product. You leave it on for a few minutes wash it off with some warm water and trust me your face looks brighter feel so wonderfully soft. I can't wait to try their hair care line I have read some great reviews and seem some amazing before and after pictures of people who were suffering from hair loss. ‎

Honey Vera's Honey Acne/Eczema Cream Wash.

Find out more about Honey Vera Ltd and their product line by liking Honey Vera on Facebook. ‎

UNIA MarKus Black Market: Ngozi Blessings Candles.

Jamaicans are perhaps the most creative people in the world we can add Tonisha Wright owner and creator of Ngozi Blessings Candle to the list of creative Jamaicans. She shared with me that her dad would travel overseas often and take back home with him to JA scented candles. Tonisha thought that she could perhaps make better ones. She did some research and found that there was a shortage of Jamaican made candles and so she decided to teach herself how to make candles. It took seven years of practice and in 2014 she launched her business and got certified by the Scientific Research Council.  

Ngozi Sweet Blessings are 100% soy wax melts that will leave your home or office smelling heavenly. Tonisha sells warmers and incense. On top of that Ngozi also has a line of natural soaps. I smelled her candles at the MarKus Black Market and they smelled amazing. Tonisha told me that she's working on some authentic Jamaican fragrances so check her out on Instagram @ngozisweetblessings  and suggest what her next candle collection should smell like.