Love & Hip Hop

 Love & Hip Hop

"Love & Hip Hop" is a  television series premiered on VH1.It was created by Jim Ackerman. It was produced by Mona Scott, Toby Baurrad, Stefan Springman, and Kenny Hall. The first season of "Love & Hip Hop" was made March 14, 2011. The second season was premiered on November 14,2011.The cast members include Chrissy Lampkin, Olivia Longott, Somaya Reese, Emily Bustamante, Yandy Smith, Kimberly Vanderhee, Teairra Mari,and Erica Mena.                 Christine "Chrissy" Lampkin was born in Harlem to African American and Cuban parents. Separated from her parents and raised by her grandmother, she developed a keen sense of self preservation and used her bright young mind to learn the ins and outs of street life. Her outgoing personality and quick wit led to a notoriety that eventually catch the eye of fellow Harlemite, rapper Jim Jones. Their romance blossomed quickly and soon they were inseparable. Naturally, Chrissy's keen fashion sense influenced Jim's style of dress. Realizing she had a talent for styling, she committed to styling Jim and continues be a positive influence in his professional life. Her pet project of redesigning Jim's recording studio led to a successful foray into interior design.                                     While most little girls were playing with dolls, Olivia was using her playtime to write music and poetry. She realized very early that she truly had a passion for the arts. At 19, she landed a meeting with an Arista Records executive who then introduced her to the legendary Clive Davis. He was so blown away by the 19 year old's vocal ability and raw talent that he decided to sign Olivia immediately as the first artist to his newly established label, J Records. Clive took her under his wing, mentoring her and showing her what the music business was all about, ultimately helping mold her into a superstar. Her gold selling song, "Bizounce", was the lead single for the release of her album in 2000, which eventually sold close to 500,000 copies.

Once recognized as the #1 Latin music artist on Myspace, Somaya Reece has leveraged her popularity on the site to build a thriving career as an actress, personality, and musician. "My tenacity and drive has helped me start to achieve what I have.                                                                                  

^{Somaya Reese hailed as "The next Sophia Loren" is a voluptuous vixen with 40-28-46 dimensions. It's easy to see why this Salvadorian beauty from South Central was recently named the Hottest Latina in Music by Maxim en Español, UK and Philippines. In 2008, Somaya was nominated "Internet Hottie." By Spike TV Guys Choice Awards. Askmen ranks Somaya #74 of the Top 100 Hottest Women Celebrities, Telemundo calls her "The Latina Jessica Rabbit, and "Hottest Woman on the Web" by E!                                                          Born in New York City, but raised in Virginia, Emily always knew fashion was her calling. From the time she was a young woman, she was determined to make it her career.}

Emily became a mother very early in her life. Yet, unlike many teen mothers, instead of derailing her plans for success, she became even more determined to find her own identity and make her dreams come true. By working diligently, Emily soon established herself as a styling expert for local entertainers and athletes in Virginia.

At age 21, a chance meeting with Grammy-nominated rapper Fabolous would change her life forever, eventually resulting in Emily and her young daughter's relocating from Virginia back to Emily's hometown, New York City. Emily was not only thrust into a new, high profile relationship, but she also had an opportunity to take her career to the next level. Now living in the fashion capital of the world, Emily quickly developed a reputation as one of the most respected and sought after fashion stylists in the entertainment business.

Yandy Smith is the EX-Manager of rapper Juelz Santana and Jim Jones, and an entertainment powerhouse with years invested in the industry. She got her start as Executive Assistant to Mona Scott-Young at the multi-media conglomerate Violator Mangement. During this time, Yandy worked on several projects in the music, TV and film world, working with artists on Violator's client roster such as 50 Cent,Missy Elliott, and LL Cool J, to name a few.

Yandy began managing the career of rapper Jim Jones and soon left Violator to focus on her client's rising career. Through this journey, she became a consultant at Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records and was responsible for closing a joint venture deal for Jones with Columbia Records.

Kimbella is a new cast on love and hip hop whos dating Juelz Santana. She has two kids one by Juelz.

I love this show because it always keep me tuned in and wanting more.If you want to know more you will have to watch and see on VH1.