Nadirah Skye
Living in Boston area, MA
Total page views: 562,602
Published Content: 72
Fans: 11
On AC since: 04.19.05
Bio:
I'm a freelance writer focusing on music, pop culture and social issues for newspapers, magazines, online publications and corporate clients.
I'm a freelance writer focusing on music, pop culture and social issues for newspapers, magazines, online publications and corporate clients.
Education/Experience:
BA in English, concentration in writing
BA in English, concentration in writing
Interests:
music, movies, culture, poetry, travel, race relations, fashion and style, football, basketball, self-improvement, natural health
music, movies, culture, poetry, travel, race relations, fashion and style, football, basketball, self-improvement, natural health
Motto:
'Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
'Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
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It seems that when losing weight enters the picture, common sense flies out the window.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/18/2009 | Read more »
More spots to score freelance writing jobs.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
This article covers the basics of what you'll need to succeed as a freelance writer.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
If you're a freelance writer in search of work, try these options.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/12/2009 | Read more »
Try these two products together to get rid of extra-dry skin.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 12/26/2008 | Read more »
What you'll love -- and what you could probably do without -- when it comes to Associated Content.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
Forget fad diets and gimmicks; try these common sense strategies to help you stay trim.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
Tried and true tips to beat the common cold within a day.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
Take most of what you've heard about increasing your page views and disregard it -- here's what you REALLY need to focus on.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
Everything you need to know about writing press releases including how the newsroom works, what format to write your release in, where to send your release and how, exactly, to write it.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
John McCain's campaign advisors may want to go back to the drawing board, and McCain should consider either waking up from his slumber or changing his tactics if he wants to live at the White House someday. Because getting burned by Paris Hilton is never a good sign.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/9/2008 | Read more »
I have an average of 4,700 page views per article, but I never promote my content. Consider these facts:
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/6/2008 | Read more »
Want to know how I dropped 10 pounds without trying last summer? Read on.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/5/2008 | Read more »
Even as I cringe while I drive by local gas stations, I realize that there is a positive side to high gas prices.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/5/2008 | Read more »
If you want to keep friends on your list and keep the list growing, here are a few key rules of etiquette to follow.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/5/2008 | Read more »
Find out who your MySpace stalkers are with this MySpace tracker.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/5/2008 | Read more »
From someone who has tested the waters of the e-dating world with unlikely success, here are some tips for creating a profile that will get more attention, garner more responses and help you meet the kind of people you're looking for.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 7/23/2008 | Read more »
In addition to laying down the blueprint for the Justin Timberlakes of the music world to follow and ushering in a new brand of high-pitched exclamations (hee-hee!), Michael Jackson's epic release Thriller also provided some fodder for later pop and rap acts to sample.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
25 years ago, Michael Jackson set a new musical standard, broke sales records and garnered eight Grammy Awards with the release of his groundbreaking album, "Thriller." But is "Thriller 25" worth the cash?
By Nadirah Skye | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
Who made the list of 2007's least talented wordsmiths? Find out in this article.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
Southern rap legend Pimp C (real name: Chad Butler) was found dead in a Hollywood hotel room on Tuesday morning (December 4). He was 33.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 12/10/2007 | Read more »
Soulja Boy has stormed on the scene with a dance and a string of weak rhymes in his hit "Crank That." Now, however, it seems that in addition to being lyrically asinine, the young "rapper" is referring to a vulgar sex act when he uses the phrase "Superman that h@e."
By Nadirah Skye | Published 11/15/2007 | Read more »
Since Queens-bred rapper Nas announced the title of his forthcoming album, Nigger, the reactions have been pouring in. Is the album title a misstep, or more calculated genius from hip-hop's premier poet?
By Nadirah Skye | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Maybe you've heard that it's difficult or impossible to succeed as a freelance writer. Maybe you should ignore the people who are telling you that. Because with some talent, hard work and know-how, being a successful freelance writer is well within reach.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Tired of getting played? Why not become a player? This article explains how.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
You know you love "The Shining," and these are probably some reasons why.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
This song discusses the most overlooked hip-hop song of 2007, even though 2007 isn't over.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/23/2007 | Read more »
This article describes various Halloween costumes that can be thrown together at the last-minute and won't break the bank.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Bored? Why not read this article?
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
This article looks at what age people should stop trick or treating.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
Looking for healthy snacks that actually taste good? Consider these.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/18/2007 | Read more »
This article describes the symptoms of a yeast infection, with tips on treatment and prevention.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
This article discusses what Britney Spears needs to do to get her life back on track.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
This article describes how to get rid of menstrual cramps using natural methods.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
This article explains why Kanye West beat out 50 Cent in their head-to-head sales battle.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/22/2007 | Read more »
This article explains why 50 Cent is a genius in terms of his business moves.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
The playlist is a major improvement over having one song on your MySpace page: it's easy to create, it's free, and it's a great way to showcase your personality and taste beyond glitter graphics and lists of bands you listen to.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Information about starting and maintaining two-strand twists as an alternative to dreadlocks.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Tips for starting dreadlocks from a former dreadlock-wearer.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
A look at what you should consider before starting dreadlocks, from someone who previously had locks.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Product suggestions for those starting or caring for dreadlocks from a former dreadlock-wearer.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
A description and review of bareMinerals, a great makeup for people who can't stand makeup.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/20/2007 | Read more »
Affirmative Action is a controversial measure that some people believe creates injustices in its pursuit to correct them. I believe that Affirmative Action is a flawed system to correct an unfortunate past, but is the most workable system we have today.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Think you know what Scientology's really all about? Read the second in a series of articles exposing the truth about Scientology.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/7/2006 | Read more »
Think you know what Scientology's all about? Read the first in a series of articles exposing the truth about Scientology.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 10/6/2006 | Read more »
Having an African-American father and an Italian mother makes me bi-racial. In the predominantly white, suburban town where I grew up, it also made me different. As a child I was no stranger to racism.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/29/2006 | Read more »
Few producers in hip hop have been as influential or as successful as Timbaland, aka Tim Mosley, a native of Norfolk, Va. And few producers have as distinctive a sound as Timbo
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
Picking only 10 songs by Pink Floyd as "top" selections is a tough task. It's like picking only ten days of the year you want to eat ice cream. Clearly you need more choices.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
Ahhh Lil Jon. Producer, rapper, certified hype man. A hyper concoction of dreadlocks and platinum teeth, pimp cups and random exclamations shouted at regular intervals, with a penchant for making hits. Or, as he likes to call himself, the King of Crunk.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
Some artists gain fame by conforming to and copying what's popular. Not OutKast. They've become the world's most popular hip hop group by re-defining what it means to be a modern hip hop artist.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
Since the 2003 release of his debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin," 50 Cent has basically run the rap game, single-handedly destroying the careers of lesser rappers like Ja Rule, racking up multiple #1 hits and garnering 11 Grammy nominations.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
Okay, so you're about to go on your first date with that someone special. Or some random chick you met on MySpace. You're probably a little nervous, understandably. But that's no excuse to be a moron.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
If you're on MySpace, and nowadays it seems like everyone is, you may have run across bulletin spam, either coming from your account, or from a friend's. You'll know it's bulletin spam because the subject line will look something like:
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
If you're a MySpace user, and you probably are, you may have found yourself inundated with random friend requests from every band in existence, plus friend requests and messages from people you don't know and don't want to know.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
Much like football coaches with their little red "challenge" flags in their pockets, students also have the ability to challenge authority - professors. When I talk about challenging authority, I'm not talking about inciting mass riots in the classroom.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/23/2006 | Read more »
You could compare the thesis of your paper to the foundation of a house. A foundation provides strong, solid support. Likewise, your thesis is a concise, specific statement that will support and provide structure for the rest of your essay.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
Size does matter. And Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium, the monstrous stage combined with the mammoth, nearly 70,000 seat venue seemed to dwarf the music itself.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
A detailed guide to the "American Idol" audition process from the preliminary stages to the Hollywood Round. Are you ready?
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/7/2006 | Read more »
A comparison between two popular oil-free face cleansers that claim to prevent breakouts without over drying skin. Examines each product from a user standpoint and reveals which product comes out on top, at least for this user.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/30/2006 | Read more »
Ten reasons why you shouldn't buy your next t-shirt and pair of jeans from the overpriced, snooty pseudo-nightclub that is Abercrombie & Fitch.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/29/2006 | Read more »
Have you seen the video for JT's new single "SexyBack"? If so, can you explain to me what exactly is happening? Thanks.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/24/2006 | Read more »
Tips for conducting a good interview with the press, from a newspaper reporter who has conducted hundreds of interviews. Includes detailed Dos and Don'ts, plus personal examples and anecdotes.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/22/2006 | Read more »
Tips on how to get your foot in the door of a newspaper, become a successful freelancer, and potentially score a full-time job as a reporter.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/16/2006 | Read more »
A look at Virginia Beach from someone who just vacationed there. Includes tips on getting there and where to stay, plus info about the people, area nightlife, attractions, and of course, the beach.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 8/16/2006 | Read more »
Forget the "insider secrets" and get the real scoop from a newspaper reporter who's sick of getting bad press releases. Includes detailed dos and donts on writing an effective press release, plus personal examples and anecdotes from the newsroom.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 4/24/2006 | Read more »
Instead of diagnosing and solving physical problems, doctors nowadays label symptoms as diseases and disorders and prescribe drugs to cover them up. Meanwhile, drug companies "educate" doctors using biased studies and get rich off the profits.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/18/2005 | Read more »
An in-depth look at Ritalin, powerful drug in the same class as cocaine that's commonly prescribed to young children with ADHD, a "disorder" no medical test can detect.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 9/18/2005 | Read more »
This poem is about not realizing it was getting dark out-not seeing the gradual change, only the end result. So I guess it's really about that weird in between area, when something's moving from one state to another and you're not really sure what it is.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 7/6/2005 | Read more »
This poem is about being appreciated for how I look, and not what I see.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 7/6/2005 | Read more »
This is a poem about getting my car broken into. It's also about making choices, and getting a strange kind of feedback from the world about them.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 7/2/2005 | Read more »
So I found myself watching "For Love or Money 4" the other night, the latest in a long line of so-called reality shows intertwining the search for true love with gaudy entertainment.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 4/29/2005 | Read more »
I was tired of watching mundane movies that did reasonably well at the box office and left me feeling uninspired, so I asked my boyfriend's sister to recommend something amazing. Requiem for a Dream was the first thing that came to her mind.
By Nadirah Skye | Published 4/24/2005 | Read more »
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