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Maliah as Foxy Brown

08/11/11 03:20 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
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I like these pics of Maliah a lot. The thighs look heavenly. As an aside, it is interesting that she is sleeping in most these photos. Y'alll do know there are fetish sites devoted solely to photos of women sleeping... just like these. consider Anyway, images compliments of Rita G Photography.

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Maliah Michel - BlackMen 40 on 40

03/19/11 03:09 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
Notably, Maliah was shot by Howard Huang while many of the other models in this issue were shot by a different photographer. Click to enlarge.

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The Urban Market is Seriously Uninspired

03/03/11 02:37 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
A funny thing has happened lately. I've gotten to a point that I hardly want to post anything on the blog unless I had something to do with its creation. I'll explain..

Urban modeling "news" can basically be broken down into three categories: 1) Twitter candid pics by well known to semi-well known urban models and pseudo celebrities, 2) "professional" urban model photos, consisting of the usual overly retouched, seamless backdrop, unoriginal stuff aspiring models and websites proudly trot out like it's something to celebrate (this includes scans from the popular urban magazine photos like BlackMen and SHOW), and 3) mass quantity, message-board anonymous booty posts (with or without faces attached). None of these categories interests me anymore.

Blogs like mine tend to post the "highlights" of the foregoing categories. Some of them, like Dynasty Series and my site, also feature original content. But producing shoots is time consuming and expensive. I don't think any of the urban blogs are bringing in PerezHilton.com money that can make doing these shoots consistently worthwhile. So that leaves us with having to recycle that other stuff. I don't wanna do that anymore.

I've basically outgrown urban modeling as it stands today and moved to a place where what appeals to me is so esoteric*, only a handful of people (the people who come here) can even appreciate it. In the coming days I'll be posting some new pics of Carol Seleme Daniel, a girl is as beautiful as she is creative and that really comes thru in her pix. Sabrina Hunter is also in town so hopefully I'll get a chance to shoot with her. But otherwise, you guys might have to buck up for some long dry spells, lol. Oh, and I like the pic of Maliah below, so that's not offered as an example of what's wrong.

P.S. How many more posts like this can I do, lol? *Only by urban modeling standards...
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Howard Huang's "Urban Girls"

11/07/10 10:06 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
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Tonight I picked up Taschen Book's "Urban Girls," which is a hard bound "art book" collection of the photography of Howard Huang. Huang specializes in urban model photography for magazines like BlackMen. I'll just say this right off the top: I like Huang's work. I like his use of color and his lighting. While there is much about Huang's photography that, on the surface, looks like SHOW magazine's stuff, it's more intricate and better thought out in my opinion.

Bria Myles is on the cover of this book, which is also sold in stores like Barnes & Noble. The paper stock is quite heavy and the printing is top notch. It really is a beautiful tome which is as pleasing to the touch as the eyes. You'll also find high quality reproductions and outtakes from shoots with some of your favorite models, like the ones featured below of Maliah and Jessikah. Overall, I'd give this book a high recommend. It's a good look for urban modeling. (Click photos to enlarge)

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Maliah Michel - Just Wow

11/03/10 02:01 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
What a year this girl has had. Bravo to Maliah - check her out on Twitter here. (Despite my admiration for Maliah, she *is* really missing out by not shooting with yours truly, lol)

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Maliah Michel - Bedtime Stories

09/02/10 07:56 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
These lovely scans come to us courtesy of my fellow blogger BlackJackSkanz. In fact, I invite you to visit his blog to see the other three images from this set that I didn't post from this set. (Click to enlarge)

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Maliah Smooth Mag Tribute Issue

08/06/10 10:21 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
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Ever since her website opened anew and she started dropping DVDs, Maliah has been slowly creeping into the position of number one urban model. (Her recent affiliation with Drake didn't hurt matters.) With this new issue of Smooth, her position may be cemented as top banana for 2010. Maliah has always been one of my favorites and I certainly think she deserves the top spot over someone like Rosa. While the urban mags are hardly selling like they used to, I would go so far as to say this one may become a collector's item in another year or so. My only complaint with Maliah is her pushing the stripper agenda - not the best look for the genre or representation for young girls looking to do this. (Click to enlarge pics)

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Maliah - Sometimes Candid is Better

04/08/10 11:54 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
This has been a strong week for some of the mainstays in the industry. First that surprise Khrysti cover and now these candid shots of Maliah. The only thing that could top this off is some unseen classic Mel Ford. Click here for one additional Maliah shot that's too hot for Google Adsense.

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BlackJackSkanz Top Vixen Results

01/18/10 01:39 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
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This is the result of over 9,000 votes on BlackJackSkanz - one of the best known websites for urban models out there.

A couple interesting notes: 1) Seems like Suelyn should be higher - she had a great '09, 2) Seems like Cubana and Vanessa should be lower; a testament to the power of a large Twitter following, and 3) Suleika's position seems well deserved.

Bria finished Second Place in Cutie Central's Top Vixen Poll for '09 (number one for Model in Highest Demand) so it looks like she is quite possibly the number one urban model right now. biggrin
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Maliah - Smooth No. 44

12/11/09 09:04 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
Now that she's got a regular column in Smooth, she gets a new picture in each issue that comes out. Nice. Expect an update to this post later with the two pager. This issue Maliah writes: "Women are ultra-competitive. If we think that there's a woman who's better than us, then we'll do whatever we can to beat her." No news there. I always suspected as much, but it was nice of Maliah to confirm it. Winking

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Maliah Michel Mandingo Root Commercial

10/11/09 02:07 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
This is a primo gig for an urban model. Congrats to Maliah Michel. This was first seen on ClicknSpark.

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New Maliah from the Latest Smooth

10/02/09 11:21 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
Maliah is the newest columnist for Smooth Magazine. (Click to enlarge)

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Maliah on the Cover of the New Smooth Magazine

07/17/09 09:10 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
It's no secret Maliah Michel is one of my favorite models (she was number 9 on my list of Top 10 Urban Models), and apparently she's one of Sandy's favs as well, since this is the second time she's been on the cover of Smooth Magazine. There's a bunch of great pictures of her in this issue and she also did an editorial piece in it, similar to the type Melyssa Ford and Esther have done in the past in Smooth. The subject matter is how to be a good stripper, which is a little strange. I guess Smooth figures there's no mystery about the fact that a lot fo urban models strip, so they might as well get someone knowledgeble to drop some science about it.

Anyway, if you like Maliah this issue is a must have. There's a number of pics that I didn't scan (just being lazy) so definitely check it out. I'm sure BlackJackSkanz will give this a much better treatment once he gets it. In the meantime, enjoy some Maliah.
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New Maliah

07/12/09 01:54 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
Congrats to Maliah and Summerbunnies on an excellent collaboration. *Click on image to enlarge. NewMaliah.001




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Top 10 Urban Models

06/21/09 05:13 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
I look forward to getting feedback on this one. Winking
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Maliah Michel - One of the Best in the Game

06/16/09 11:37 PM Filed in: Video Vixens
Still one of the best in the game.... Check out her website here.

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Maliah - It's Like Jello (No Turning Back DVD)

05/31/09 04:12 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
Maliah's new DVD, "No Turning Back," is a must have for any diehard Maliah fan. She spends a decent portion of the DVD educating the viewer about fake booty versus real booty, which is probably needed in today's market of plastic blow up dolls. After this clip, in which Maliah makes it pretty clear that her ass is real, I'm sure most people will be convinced.

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Maliah Michel

05/16/09 01:58 AM Filed in: Video Vixens
One of my favorite eyedandy models, Maliah Michel. Check out BlackMen Magazine to see more of her.

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