There are a lot of reality shows on TV nowadays. If you ever had any doubts before, the Tamar and Vince show (sister of super star Toni Braxton & music mogul/executive) is definitely one to be added to the list. Because of the show, we’ve come to know and love Lashawn and April Daniels, the husband & wife sidekick duo who also happen to be best friends of Tamar & Vince. The name Lashawn Daniels may not strike an immediate chord. But he has been known as the “Secret Weapon” behind many of today’s biggest stars. This singer/songwriter/producer (and after watching this show, I’d like to add comedian to the list) has written several multi-platinum award winning songs like “It’s Not Right (But It’s Okay)” by Whitney Houston, “The Boy Is Mine” by Monica and Brandy, “You Rock My World” by Michael Jackson, “Telephone” by Lady Gaga, and “Say My Name” by Destinys Child (to name a few). Daniels has sold over 210 million records and counting.
What I loved about chatting it up with Lashawn and April is that they put the “real” in reality. It’s beautiful to watch them interact on the show because you can tell that their love is the real deal. It was even more refreshing to speak with them and feel like they were old friends – because they were the same people during this interview as they are when they are on the Tamar & Vince show. April is a hair stylist and clothing designer. The couple have three kids.
So let’s see what they had to say about love, marriage & what they want you to know about Tamar & Vince:
I think most people were shocked last night because when we watch the show, you two seem to be the stable, funny, humble, marriage-counselor couple. So did last night’s episode give us the true side of you that we don’t get to see, or was it edited to look like more than it was?
LaShawn Daniels: In relationships you’re going to have ups and downs, you’re going to have arguments. This is why we are able to be counsel and hold each other accountable to Tamar and Vince because there is nothing that we don’t go through or haven’t been through. When someone loses a parent, you accept everyone’s condolences, but the person that lost a parent as well, you tend to feel their condolences a bit more. So how can you counsel an argument if you’ve never had one? Everything you see is real. What you guys saw last night was April and Lashawn – it was an addition to (and not a subtraction of) who we are. We call ourselves giving the full life, like people say, keeping it real. That’s what we do and who are. Now I’m glad to say that April and I are in a place to which that does not happen very often. When we first got married, that was an everyday thing. But we’ve grown together.
April Daniels: Just to piggyback off of that: I think we would be fake if you never got to see that side of us. And it just so happened that day of taping, that’s where my emotions were. You got to see inside of our marriage. Pretty much what you saw, is what happened. It wasn’t edited to look a certain way, it wasn’t done for ratings. That’s just what it was right then and there for April and Lashawn. It’s unfortunate that you don’t get to see all of it because of the timeframe. But I just want to put out there that we are very secure within our union. That moment there was pretty much me saying, “Hey baby, what you see is not what I see and I need you to rock out with what I’m telling you”. And my husband is such a great guy, he truly is. He’s not at all naïve. He likes to give people the benefit of the doubt, so it’s no reason not to trust you if he hasn’t seen any reason not to trust you. America got to see it and I got a lot of people saying things like, “Hey that was us just last week”, or “That was us last night”. It was just something real, something true.
I’m not a fan of reality shows as a whole, mainly because many of them are scripted and phony. But it sounds like LaShawn & April are the real deal and have a firm grasp on what love & marriage is all about. That’s refreshing because we (and I am definitely a part of this group) tend to stereotype people who are famous as being ‘Hollywood’–y’all know what I mean! Glad to know they are down to earth, keeping God first and committed to one another. All the best to them! 🙂
I can completely understand that Drea! It truly was a refreshing interview and also a reminder that celebrity marriages are still just that — a marriage. And it takes the same type of work, love, commitment that any other marriage needs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! 🙂
I saw the episode and i am thankful for their transparency. It gave me a better understanding of what marriage is about and how you have to continue to work at it so that your marriage can grow and flourish.
I agree with you, Niambi! Their transparency really touched a lot of people, including myself. Yes, it’s definitely something you have to work on continuously. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Awesome interview! It’s wonderful to see real couples sharing their experiences and help other couples navigate the sometimes difficult road of marriage. Bravo!
Thank you T.Espi! I agree!! It’s always nice to see other couples like them because it makes me want to have an even better relationship with my own husband!
I had to comment before reading any further. The first question and answer has definitely been my husband and I. It’s refreshing to know that we’re not alone. It’s funny how everything always seems to come down to communication.
Great interview! Well done!!!
Yes Rani! Thank you! Communication is definitely key and something that needs to be worked on continuously (speaking for myself as well).
Great interview! The Daniels have definitely become one of BMWK’s favorite TV couples and we appreciate them showing marriage in a loving and realistic light. We appreciate yall! Great job Christine!
Thanks so much Lamar! Yes, they really are a great couple and I loved everything they shared with us!
I had no clue who these two people were or their reality show but Great Article!!! A great Author and interviewer is one who walks the walk and talks the talk and understands the language. The author captures the
essence and verity of the material for their audience and viewers. Whether I knew them before now does not even matter, because after reading this article I now feel like I know Lashawn and April. This has you Christine written all over it. So proud of the Mommy:-)
Wow! Thank you so much! I truly appreciate such kind words, and so glad you enjoyed the interview 🙂
This article was beautiful!!! I love them as a couple, and as a fellow christian married couple; they represented well. I would really love if the Daniels were offered their own reality show. Don’t get me wrong, I love Tamar and Vince, but; LaShawn and April are more my speed. Love you guys and God Bless!!!
As a woman who is engaged to be married after being together for 6 years, I learned A LOT from this article! April helped to cement the ‘choose your battles wisely’ in me. We as women tend to knit pick and bug our men. And though it may seem like a genuine concern to us, it may just bug the heck out of him that we are arguing over EVERYTHING! Proverbs 25:4 says- It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. That’s how guys feel when we do that. Like NOT coming home! Lol! And I want my baby home so I got that one REAL quick April. Thanks guys! Good advice 🙂
I don’t know where or who this e-mail may go to, but I’m asking no! I’m begging someone to please get this message to Mr. Daniels? I really do believe that he and Vince should really look this way for some new talent, and please give us a chance at sing for someone major like them which we have been searching for, for years just for someone major as himself to just please give us a chance. please,please please!!!!!1Someone please get this message to Vince and (or) Lashawn please. either contact Allen Walker@(229-429-3558)or Detrial Scott@(229-516-5736)Tell them for me I promise that want regret the move.
I really like the Daniels they make me laugh April and Lashawn talked about putting God first so many celebrity do not like talking about praising God like is not important anymore thank you for putting God first
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