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🎶 The Soundtrack of My Life | From Indie Beats to Oldies But Goodies

I have always been a fan of music.

As a preteen and teenager, after school I would come home, turn on the radio, and listen while doing chores and homework. I always wanted to hear the latest songs, learn all the words, and find out when the new album would drop.

Years later, when I opened Flava Coffee House, I fell in love with Independent Underground Music. It became the heartbeat of my space — the sound of creativity and raw soul. I played indie music every day and supported artists online through my growing media presence. That passion led to Lady Flava News, where I promoted and celebrated independent artists around the world.

In 2017, I moved to Las Vegas believing it would be the perfect opportunity to showcase those same independent artists in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way. Vegas was all about known names, familiar songs, and commercial sounds.

I joined Black Vegas Entertainment and tried to find my place. But my soul was challenged — I wasn’t passionate about that part of the industry. Many of the same songs were being performed by different groups, and I caught myself comparing who sang them best.

Soon I was paying more attention to stage presence, outfits, and crowd reactions than the music itself. I eventually realized that for many people, the local entertainment scene wasn’t just about music — it was about dancing, people watching, and socializing. And I could respect that.

Now that I’ve been back home for over two years, my connection to the arts and entertainment world has changed. I’ve lost interest in being a part of it, not out of bitterness, but out of evolution. I feel like I’ve aged out of that space — not in years, but in spirit.

The industry feels over-saturated. There are so many new artists, and not all of them bring the kind of artistry that moves me. Even the radio stations play the same songs on repeat. Sometimes I browse Spotify by genre to find something fresh — but I lose interest quickly.

So here’s the truth behind this reflection:

At 65 years old, when I put on music, it’s the oldies but goodies that move my soul. The songs from my high school days, the ones that played when I went dancing on weekends in my young adult years — those melodies carry me home.

Music has always had a way of placing us back in time — reminding us who we were, how we felt, and what still makes us smile.

In 2025, my music of choice is from the soundtrack of my younger days — music that feels like home, music I can sing along to without thinking. I never imagined I’d lose my fire for discovering new indie artists, but maybe that’s okay.

The passion is still there — it’s just found a softer rhythm, one that matches the season of life I’m in.

🌻 Simply Flava Reflection:

Sometimes, what once fueled our drive now simply soothes our soul — and that’s still love, just in a different key. 🎶

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🐾 Bean’s Corner Moment

“Even I know the oldies hit different, humans 🎶😹”

Bean’s not wrong! There’s something about those old-school jams that take us right back to happy memories — the kind that make your heart smile and your hips sway without even trying.

Bean 🐾