Tocarra, Jazmine Sullivan and Chrisette Michele are featured in the October 2008 edition of "Essence" magazine. Each discusses their style advice and their career highlights. Photography was done by Christopher Kolk. So I thought I'll post up the scans with Urban-Hoopla readers.

Tocarra on how her "Vogue" feature changed her life: "Being in the [historic] Italian Vogue featuring all Black models was life-changing. I hope it sends a message to the industry to use, use us, use us! Next I have my fabulous exercise DVD for real-size women, which should come out in time for the New York's resolutions."

Jazmine on her work: "Like the name of my album, "I'm Fearless" and not afraid to jump in and try new things. Different genres of music are on this album - there's something for everyone. I just love performing - that's when I'm in my element."

Chrisette on her next album: "I'm excited because I'm recording my sophomore album. It's set to be release in November. We just wrapped up a gold album with "I Am", so I hope we can do even better with this one."

Grab a copy of "Essence" magazine, which is on newsstands now. Anyone else getting that Jill Scott Allure magazine vibe from the photos? All those lights covered their figure! Things that make me go hmm...

Labels: Chrisette Michele, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Tocarra