Beauty Behind the Beat: Algebra Blessett

Photography: Laretta Houston, Makeup: MiMi J, Hair: Terrell Smith/Tracee Anderson (asst), Wardrobe Garmai Momolu   

When working with celebrities and music artists, sometimes you never know what to expect! Will it be a demanding diva who wants the world of you? Or will it be someone inspirational who turns you into a fan in 2.5 nanoseconds? Thankfully, singer/songwriter Algebra Blessett was the latter. As I arrived on set of her photoshoot in Atlanta, I was welcomed by this lovely southern songbird's beautiful smile and matching personality. You may have heard her angelic voice on Anthony David's latest single Forever More, but Algebra is no stranger to the music scene. She's worked with artists such as Monica, Bilal, India Arie, and released her debut album "Purpose" in 2008 which stayed on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for 14 weeks.  I got the chance to sit down and talk to her about her latest project and music career. Check out my interview with Algebra and behind the scenes footage of her photoshoot with Laretta Houston.

Beauty Behind the Beat: Dondria

Photo credits: photographer Laretta Houston, makeup MiMi J, Hair Bridgette Griffin, wardrobe Hayden David

Hey everyone, I got the chance to catch up with So So Def recording artist Dondria before she headed back to Dallas to find her new band. Check out the interview as well as some of the photos from our photoshoot! Doesn't she look fabulous?!

Also you can find her on twitter @Dondria. Watch out for her new mixtape as well!

Beauty Behind the Beat: D. Woods

Photographer Laretta Houston, Makeup MiMi J, Hair Bridgette Griffin, Wardrobe Rafael Cox, Nails Terrence Terry

For those of you that are wondering what is happening with D. Woods formerly of Danity Kane, I've got the scoop and had to chance to glam her up for some hot new photos! They even made Sandra Rose's blog! Check out the photos of D. Woods as well as the video interview. Also you can find D Woods and download her latest mixtape here: http://www.missdwoods.com/

Beauty Behind The Beat: DJ Traci Steele

Photo: Laretta Houston, Mua: MiMi J, Hair: Bridgette Griffin, Wardrobe: Sicely Harris

Hey everyone! Check out a very cool Celebrity DJ and Radio Personality, DJ Traci Steele. We got a chance to chat about her happenings, how she got her start and more. Check out the photos of Traci as well as the video interview. Also you can find Traci here: www.tracisteele.com 

Re-Creation

Often times when I'm trying to think of a makeup look or a concept, there are just striking photos that I just want to recreate because they are just so awesome! I don't claim to be a model, but I'm fortunate to have a great photographer friend that makes me look like one! :)

Take a look at the photos that inspired my shots and the outcomes! Photos of me by Laretta Houston and makeup by yours truly :)