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Collision Course: 19 Years Later
How two mega artists came together to make one of the most exciting albums in history
Nov 1, 2023
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October 2023
Revisiting: The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
Why casting black actors unintentionally elevates an already taboo film subject
Oct 25, 2023
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May 2023
The Illusion of Grief
I haven’t been writing like I feel like I should. I haven’t been doing anything like I should. Just about everything is numbing or washes over me. I…
May 2, 2023
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February 2022
Album Review: Asad Ill & Solace: "The Contract"
Lyrical firestarter Asad Ill returns with another feast for the ears. “The Contract” finds Asad over production provided by Solace, a talented LA…
Feb 17, 2022
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December 2021
Favorite Live Performances I've Seen This Year (2021)
Erykah Badu at The Hollywood Bowl My first live show of the year was also, my first time at a Badu show. I walked into the sprawling venue just as the…
Dec 29, 2021
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Best Films of 2021
“The White Tiger” is a thrilling film that follows an Indian driver and his journey from a more-than-humble servant to an unflinching kingpin. The film…
Dec 12, 2021
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October 2021
Music You Should Check Out: "Missed Calls" by Illsamar
Growing up is hard. Sometimes, it can be one of the hardest things you can do. It takes courage, tenacity, maturity, and awareness. You learn to figure…
Oct 1, 2021
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September 2021
Music You Should Check Out: Cosmic Taste's "Cancel.wav"
“Cancel Wav.” is a gumbo of sounds. Insert ‘I Think You Should Leave’ meme here. The album is a charcuterie board of genres, the most explicit being…
Sep 16, 2021
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Music You Should Check Out: Burnin Giraph's "Peacekeeper"
The latest album from Long Beach producer Burnin Giraph is an impressively expansive medley of soundscapes, acid jazz, and instant head-bobbing grooves…
Sep 2, 2021
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July 2021
Finding Home: Jay Versace's journey to becoming himself
We all look back at our youthful shenanigans with hands covering our faces, eyes wincing, mentally going back in time and acknowledging the…
Jul 10, 2021
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May 2021
Why is Black Trauma becoming a trend?
An essay examining the effects of using black trauma as plot points in the film industry.
May 27, 2021
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January 2021
A Room in a House
I’m typing this because I couldn’t find a pen. I’ve never kept a journal and I honestly don’t believe I’ll be continuing this one. I have a great desire…
Jan 16, 2021
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