Jessie J- "Who You Are" Album Review

Born Jessica Cornish in Chadwell Heath, London in 1988, Jessie J started her career in show biz at the age of 11, performing in the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind. Jessie J had major health problems on the road to stardom. Following a major stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA") and many more. her debut album, Who You Are, reveals she's more than capable of coping with the pressure.

 The album was released on February 25th 2011 and had been awarded The billboard 200 on Peak 11 and Top Canadian albums on Peak 6. Jessie J has come from a very distinctive family and not to mention the hysterical health issues that could have prevented her from being the talented female she is today. "Who You Are" consists of 13 songs all of which had distinctive sounds and beats.

The album has also been awarded MOBO Awards for Best Album, and BBC Radio 1 Teen Award for Best British Album. My favorite song on the album would have to be "Who You Are" I believe this songs channels her inner spirit in ways of telling her story without physically doing so. You can tell just by the video that she was going through a lot and looking for a resolution to her problem by first fixing her thoughts and finding who she really was.

Grade: 8/10
Recommended Tracks: Abracadabra, Who You Are 

5 Easy and Beautiful Prom Hair Styles

Its that time of season again -- PROM season! This day is special for many reasons, its that time to style up, glam up, and spend time with friends. It's important to select the perfect hairstyle which complements your dress, your style, and makes you feel beautiful. Prom is very time consuming so the styles I chose are very easy and can also be done at home in a short amount of time.

1. Elegant Updo-Just like the name suggests, this updo looks super elegant, which is perfect for an occasion like prom.

2. Curls, Curls & More Curls-Look and feel beautiful at your prom, just like Cinderella at her ball! 

3. Half Updo w. Flower-If you don’t feel like putting your hair up, nor want to let it down completely, this is the perfect hairstyle for you.

4. Straight down-Many don't like having their hair up and just want it to be bone straight. A simple silk press will do the job.

5. Fish Tail Braid-If you’re a braid-kinda-gal, and don’t want to worry about your braid falling apart all day, check this braid out!

I hope that you have enjoyed my blog and plan to use one of the following quick and easy hairstyles for prom. All of the following are beautiful and will enhance the beauty of the individual who decides to showcase it.

OPINION- Homicides in the District

Homicide, another term for murder. The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another. When conversing about the charges to be faced in the case of a homicide in DC includes: Felony Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, Murder I & II, and Voluntary Manslaughter. The difference between them a person living in the District should know.

• Felony Manslaughter- A low level felony often remembered by killing that fall under DUI
• Involuntary Manslaughter- Involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, either expressed or implied.
• Murder I- An intentional killing that is not premeditated or planned, nor committed in a reasonable "heat of passion"
• Murder II- A killing caused by dangerous conduct and the offender's obvious lack of concern for human life.
• Voluntary Manslaughter- the killing of a human being in which the offender had no prior intent to kill and acted during "the heat of passion", under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to become emotionally or mentally disturbed.

(DC marks the 100th homicide and these are their victims)

All of the victims in the image above lives fell short to homicide. Their suspects some have been arrested and others are still unknown. The question still remains is DC a victim of increased "homicides" or is it just a coincidence? Many people commit these crimes and in my eyes do not receive the time in jail as they should. Some murders can be intended but its up to a prosecutor to decide? One may say it was an accident but "murder" will forever and always be murder. That's a life gone innocent or not nobody deserves to grieve over the loss of a love one because of petty beef or whatever the case may be. The District violence has increased within the past 5 years and there's no telling why. Its up to the community to stop the violence of the well known term in the District.