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Album Review: Ginuwine’s A Man’s Thoughts
Popular music moves so fast that it can be easy to forget the impact that artists make on the industry, or the genre in which they work. I say that because I’m...
Album Review: Queen Latifah’s Persona
Queen Latifah has a real urge to get her dance on. Her new album, Persona, is a mélange of styles funneled through the sterile house-inspired production of hip...
Album Review: Chico DeBarge’s Addiction
The DeBarge family has largely been seen as a talented family that never quite reached the commercial and artistic relevance of the Jacksons, with whom they are...
On Politics and the Sorry State of Affairs (or, you know, the Democrats)
I’ve been having a hard time figuring out what to say about politics of late. Part of it is that life gets in the way and a brotha ain’t always got time...
Album Review: Trey Songz’ Ready
Trey Songz is the most frustrating R&B star to emerge this decade. He possesses a piercing tenor and an instantly recognizable vocal presence, something his...
Random Post: The HodgeTwins and Walking Water
I mostly spend my time on Youtube watching old videos and live performances. There are very few non-music channels I watch regularly. Two that I really love are...
Van Jones Resigns
Not unexpectedly. I have a bunch of feelings about this, but the first thing I thought was that “maybe now we can get the green jobs movement moving again.” Honestly,...
Jay-Z on Bill Maher
What is striking to me about this interview is how small Jigga seems. When he’s Shawn Carter, he’s practically ordinary. I say this with the utmost...
Smallville Season 9 Trailer
Basically, we got Zod, Metallo, Chloe doing what Chloe does best…. And finally, the “S”. Smallville Season 9 folks: Since Season 5, Smallville...
New Album of Covers Revisits Aaliyah with Beautiful Results
Today is the anniversary of the tragic death of Aaliyah, an artist who was literally on the cusp of world domination. Aaliyah was a blues artist for modern times. ...
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