I always stress the fact that if you are working on something that has an impact on the world and yourself, keep pushing. Watching Kevin Hart the other day on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagnethegod, Angela Yee, and Dj Envy, although it was old, I loved the way he produced his words. He kept it... Continue Reading →
Back Like He Never Left.
Loved all over, by many, especially in Newark, NJ, Driicky Graham is back with a BANGER. Ya'll think ya'll felt Snapbacks and Tattoos because that's what we all had going on, but "Frienemy" is something different. In my opinion, Driicky came back harder with this one. Appearing in music videos at the age of 3,... Continue Reading →
World Aids Day FT. The Iris House
As we know, safe sex is great sex, and should always stay protected. STDS are up in the air, and at a high point around us. They just don't come from under them sheets, you can receive it orally as well. I constantly acknowledge the fact that safe sex is great sex, not just for... Continue Reading →
With a couple of events/things to get done, and an expired ID, what was I gonna do, stand at the front door? Everybody still thinks I look young which is perfectly fine with me, but I'm ready to be legal again, lol. So I went to the DMV, all excited cuz I was about to... Continue Reading →
Ain't nothing wrong with a little 2muchsuace, especially when it's on your wings. Located off of Randolph road in Plainfield, Nj, across from the old Muhlenberg Hospital, I (Literaturebyjessc), stopped by to grab favorite Honey bbq wings. Man the whole truck is family, so open, welcoming, and honest. I remember when this truck first came... Continue Reading →
What makes a Woman a Woman?
Breast and hips don't make a woman, but my does it look beautiful. As any person, your personality makes you who you are. How you present yourself makes you who you are. But who says a woman has to have hair? Why can't she rock a brush cut and waves too? This world stereotypes so... Continue Reading →
Today’s Views.
When people message me asking for help in a situation, or thank me for participating in anything they have going on, indeed it does warm my heart. But looking at things from my stand point, not only did God place me here to assist others (I feel), but to assist them in believing in themselves... Continue Reading →
Your Relationship With God.
You can not tell someone, or shall I say force them rather, on who and what to believe in. But we can all believe we came from something and someone. Now there are times where I hear people complain when someone is speaking religiously not believing that things don't happen through God. In my opinion,... Continue Reading →
We don't quit, especially not for Joanne Hollis, our black diamonds kept on pushing. Just because seasons changed and schools back doesn't mean anything, they still want to keep their community. In order to show somebody greatness, sometimes you have to lead and that's exactly what Altariq did with his group even if he had... Continue Reading →
Messy weather and Blessings.
Daily morning trips to the store and Coffee, gotta have my coffee each morning! I crossed the highway at the right time, but apparently it was the wrong time. A car lost control of the wheel and spun around towards traffic instead of going along with it. Still astonished, I sat until I heard a... Continue Reading →
Independency Vs Needing Help
People grow with the mindset of "I can do anything and don't need nobody." That's fine to think that way, but not when you were eating off of somebody else's plate, or forgot who was eating with you when you had no plates that's where we become selfish. It's so ironic because the people we... Continue Reading →
Been M.I.A
I'm Backkkkkk! And boy have I got some talent, positivity, and poetry for you guys! It's normal for me to disappear for a while because I'm experiencing new things and enjoying life so I can give you guys the key and courage to do so yourselves. So we can talk about some of the things... Continue Reading →
Studio w/ Marv.
So y'all know Marv, the one who sings one of my favorite parts in her song "No Feelingz" right? "No we ain't together, mind ya business, we just chillin'". We'll she's back with another one, which might be even better. I had the blessing of being in the studio with Marv, and pushing her forward... Continue Reading →
Swavvy Dom, I FELT That
This world is known for stereotyping males to rap, and females to sing, but who says females can't rap too? Any time Haji put something in my ears, you KNOW I'm listening. This time she put Swavvy Dom in my ears and OHMYGOD, at the time I was listening to her music, I felt as... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, faster than you think in fact. As always, The Iris House have always put together something in regards to the holiday or each month. Starting November 5th, come on down to The Iris House located at 630 East Front St in Plainfield, NJ for free HIV testing. In doing so,... Continue Reading →
Oldies And Today’s Music
Now you can't force anybody to like a certain type of music. but you can school them a bit on where our music came from. You see, a lot of today's beats and even some of the rhymes are either taken from or mixed from some of our oldies music. The mixes in Today's music... Continue Reading →
Being An Adult
It shouldn't take for you to have a child or for something hard to happen for you to realize what life is. People take things for granted, thinking it's funny to not be the Adult you need to be until things get hard. Being an Adult comes with responsibilities like going to work, taking care... Continue Reading →
🚨JHBD BACK AT IT. 🚨
In recognition of the late Joanne Hollis, Altariq came up with a dance group " Joanne Hollis Black Diamonds." A great group of talent, not just dancing, but flexibility, rapping. Such a positive group to keep our kids in, out of trouble and doing something productive, besides school. We fail to remember, there are kids... Continue Reading →
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Women are one of the most powerful Human Beings on Earth. The ability to reproduce and create another soul is absolutely amazing. With that being said, a Woman's body is a blessing because of its beauty and qualities. Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ladies! It's always great to keep up with your body physically and... Continue Reading →
After A LONG week.
After a long week of positivity, events, and haircuts, I was finally able to show you what's been going on in the process of me getting ready. Out of respect for the events and things that I associate myself with, I do not video some things. This week I got my haircut by Chinstar, and... Continue Reading →
Physical Abuse
Scrolling down my timeline the other day and the I came across a good topic. The abuse of women in relationships via Haddi. She spoke upon the thought and I agreed. (View video below.) Men beating on women is often overlooked. Physical abuse is NEVER okay during a relationship. If you are going through something... Continue Reading →
Relationships with an Ex.
Relationships with your ex are in Today's world is considered disrespectful which is pretty much understandable. You didn't have much to say then so what do you have to say now? Agreed. But at some point you put the past behind one another and do what they call "forgive". Not only forgiving yourself, but forgiving... Continue Reading →
“Stealing”
It's the hands you feed that do it the most. People will really steal your stuff and help you look for it. People will steal your joy and help you look for it. I've witnessed someone's things come up missing and seen the person who seen it actually go crazy helping the person who lost... Continue Reading →
Ladies can we talk?
From the beginning of meeting the staff of Plainfield's Iris House, I fell in love. They were so open and welcoming as a team. In noticing that they are in more than one location at any needed time, I found that completely amazing, aside from the FREE HIV/AIDS testing and condoms. So welcoming, I had... Continue Reading →
Bubsy Millions ft Jahlee – Depression // FINALLY SOMEONE SPEAKS
Something came across my Instagram Dm's that I thought was a spam until I received a different response. "Bubsy Millions (Instagram)- Ft Jahlee - Depression," (click link to view on Spotify), an awesome song!! Describing depression from different aspects and causes, I fell in love with the video because it was descriptive enough to make... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Food Truck ( 2muchsauce )
When I first met "2muchsauce Food Truck" I was "Storiesbyjess," now I'm "Literaturebyjessc" and they got a whole nother truck. I'm tryna be like them! Dedication is important, and boy have they shown it via work, Instagram, events, etc. I'm very glad to have the opportunity of watching this food truck progress. You've got people... Continue Reading →
Getting Fit With Glenn Benson
Everysince I've known Glenn, he was always the push harder type, literally. I mean add more weights, I mean run faster, I mean working out the whole body push harder type. There was never a time when you didn't see him in ANY sport during school, Glenn could tell his own coach the smarter move... Continue Reading →
Beauty is Beauty.
When I'm out, all I hear is "That cut fit you so well," I didn't know a hair style had to fit everyone. Though I see where people are coming from, beauty is beauty. It comes in all shapes and sizes. I love natural beauty the most because it's who you are, nothing added to... Continue Reading →
Consistency
Consistency in anything you do is always necessary. You want to get a raise in your job? You must work hard and show that you are capable of receiving such. You want to become famous? You must show you want to get to where ever it is that you are trying to get to. Consistency... Continue Reading →
DOG! (literally)
You know, as I walk through the streets each day and see people walking their dogs, I think to myself of how great animals actually are. We don't pay attention to the fact that dogs, and animals alone are just like us, they have feelings too. Now, the best part about dogs is not only... Continue Reading →
Not my way..
Things happen in life beyond our control like growing up, relationships, being an adult, reproduction, etc. Though things get had, it is never okay to be bitter. When I say this, I mean "So what you can't do this, lemme be better." Now me personally, I've risen above almost every bad situation in life positively.... Continue Reading →
AH CHINSTAR DAT ?
So I needed a hair cut bad as heck one day, and I was on foot at the time, preparing for events back to back. Remember I told ya'll about "Different cuts" back in May? My first time meeting Chinstar was getting my haircut and I was a bit worried because I was in a... Continue Reading →
Bringing Together Talent!
You guys don't understand what happens when talent gets seen man. When we expose one another with different forms of talent and bring things together, it's called teamwork. I originally started off just writing on my own, doing poetry and short stories, and then I seen so much success elsewhere, WE ARE NOT HEARD LOUD... Continue Reading →
We Pray Ft Popcaan
They say Islanders are the most kind-hearted people. Jamaicans are my favorite tbh. The vibes they bring around one another is so positive, or when they see positivity going the strive to push you forward is absolutely amazing. I'm not Jamaican, but I can tell you that it's not about throwing your body everywhere, and... Continue Reading →
You Are My Reflection.
I'd like to acknowledge a few ways of respect between you and your "partner" and your partner's respect for your family. As a partner, he/she should always support for you, you guys are a team, a reflection of one another. How he/she presents themselves to the public is how you look as well, same thing... Continue Reading →
Contribution to ” The Revolution Of Love”.
Our deadline is slowly approaching for accepting the donations of hats, scarfs, gloves, etc., and as we reach this deadline, I have a special contribution as well. I will be going live when giving away somethings to make sure my contribution is noticed, to influence others of doing something positive. Our deadline for donations is... Continue Reading →
Cut From The Same Cloth
Tell me something. Why do we continuously fight upon one another if we all want the same thing? We fought with each other to gain justice from slavery and such, now we fighting against each other. As generations grow, I feel as though they don't understand what's going on in today's world as opposed to... Continue Reading →
Marv in action
I forgot how I met this girl, but once we talked business and started showing each other our different mindsets and work, her mindset was amazing. I believe that one of the best ways of showing emotion is through music because you can feel that energy, that emphasis. I recited a poem to Marv ("Mirror"),... Continue Reading →
Do you believe in your zodiac sign?
Each time I meet someone, I always check for ways of connection through how they speak and their actions. I'm always looking at things from a far or shall I say "Peepin'"? Even as friends, and new people I meet, when having any conversation I always ask "What's your zodiac sign?" Now, I was big... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction Radio WZYE 95.9FM
First of I'd like to give a HUGE shout out to Nonfictionradio for shouting me out. It is a blessing to have started with a pen and a notebook, as I did, to this stage. I continuously encourage and enforce "Trying harder," and "Ray Swag" pushed harder straight outta Newark, NJ, to New Jersey's number... Continue Reading →
You got me, I got you.
You got me, I got you, that's how I was raised. As long as I got a shirt on my back, if I have a sweater on overtop of that, and you were cold, you got it. If I'm eating and you're hungry, you want some? Just because I came from times where I didn't... Continue Reading →
Pride and Determination
Ofcourse social media tells all your business when you become famous but why are people shocked about the way love is connected between people? When I say that, I mean Love comes in all different ethnicities, shapes, and sizes. Once you hit that spotlight, there is all sorts of judgements going on about you and... Continue Reading →
In today's world, we learn to much about one another through social media and what the streets say. Back in the old days, they didn't have much to communicate with except their mouths. I feel like once we got the ability to be so into social media, we left the ability to physically bond with... Continue Reading →
Keeping it cute for ya man 💁🏽♀️
Ladies, don't you ever feel the need to just get cute for ya man one day? It's sad to say but just because you got him don't mean he might not look the other way. Self-esteem is important, ESPECIALLY in a relationship, and that self-esteem comes from YOU. I'm not saying you're ugly, we are... Continue Reading →
Great Advice From Essie!
So after 8 years, my cousin finally proposed to BET's digital content producer, & award show worker Essie Michelle. You've seen her on Youtube, you've seen her on IG, you've seen her reflection in Maurice's eyes when looking at her, such a beauty! Now ya'll know I'm still relatively new to the entertainment industry in... Continue Reading →
Don’t think about it too much.
You never know what someone is going through. A smile can hide so much, but you smiling at someone can change their day. Just because you don't know a person, doesn't mean it's rude to smile. You can change a person's hour, day, life, in just one second. It's the little things that matter the... Continue Reading →
🗣 Revolution of love 💕
People care, it's always good to notify someone because tomorrow is never promised. It's about that time of the cold, just because you have on socks, someone else may not. As I always state, you never know someone's predicament. “In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must... Continue Reading →
“Revolution of Love” via LoveMoreMvmnt 💙
Anytime I see positivity, I'M DOWN! Haji pushed me with all the positivity she had and then some, so here I go pushing her. When things got cold, she was always there to make things warm, and now Lovemoremvmnt (Haji) is trying to make sure the world is warm. Join her in accepting and donating... Continue Reading →
Who is Literaturebyjessc?
I always get asked about who "Literaturebyjessc" is and why I chose to be her. here is the final answer, don't ask again. I chose to be her because at first she was Jessica, as crazy as that sounds. It makes sense though because people don't even call me by my name anymore. Anyways, I'm... Continue Reading →
Cold days are finally approaching. Keep ya'll germs and all'at to yourself because nobody tryna get sick. This that sweater weather, that "lil boo thang" weather. Kids finally back in school and out the streets! You know what I would do for one more day in high school? Me neither, because it ain't that serious,... Continue Reading →
