Review
Editor’s Choice: ZTE Axon M Foldable Phone
One of the benefits of being Be’n Original, is that sometimes I get the newest gadgets. I have received several phones to review over the years, but none like ZTE’s Axon M. The phone is foldable. Let that saturate in your thought processes for a minute. Exclusively on AT&T, the dual 5.2-inch Corning® Gorilla® Glass…
Movie Review: All Eyez On Me
Out of all the biopic movies that was ever made such as Aaliyah, Whitney, TLC, James Brown and so forth just to name a few, All Eyez on Me told a story about the real Tupac Shakur and how he portrayed his life not only as a rapper from New York to California but a…
Editor’s Choice: LifeProof’s Aquaphonics AQ10
I often find myself in a wide range of situations where a portable Bluetooth speaker would be advantageous. But here’s the thing, most of them sound like larger versions of the crappy speakers you find in low-end prepay cell phones. Fortunately, the R&D team over at LifeProof gave the task due diligence. The result is…
Review: Boyz II Men and En Vogue at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
When you think of musical harmony what two groups come to mind? The female powerhouse vocalists of En Vogue and the soulful sounds of Boys II Men. On Sunday evening, both groups took the stage at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to a sold out audience. First up was En Vogue who took the…
Review: Floetry at B.B. Kings NYC
While great alone, there are some things that are just better together. Like Rick James and Teena Marie, and Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell, Natalie Stewart and Marsha Ambrosius are great as solo performers, but like the aforementioned pairings – together, they are phenomenal. On Friday, Natalie (The Floacist) and Marsha gave the packed room…
Review: HTC Wins Again with The 10
Up until now, the HTC M9 has been my favorite cell phone for several reasons including its stunning look and incomparable sound. But right when you think that the Taiwanese company couldn’t do any better, the release a newer better phone. The HTC 10 not only has a bigger screen, it offers more pixel per…
Editor’s Choice: The 125 Collection Candles
Yes, the headline is not a mistake. I’m writing about candles, but not the run-of-the-mill dollar store variety. The 125 Collection is a rapidly growing brand created in NYC and based in Harlem that fuses fun, style, and individuality into everyday life with their customizable Quote Candles. Black with white labels, these scented candles elevate…