Reminder: There are a lot of talented musicians that haven't found their place in the mainstream public consciousness. Case in point, Raiche. The Massachusetts native is building a solid catalog of work.…
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After the murder of The Notorious B.I.G., Mace's religious awakening, and the LOX jumping ship, Black Rob came on the scene right when Bad Boy Records needed him most. His verses on…
Let's revisit Rapsody's Ibtihaj. The title of the song is a shout out to Ibtihaj Muhammad, who became the first American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States…
The Dance Theatre of Harlem, like many businesses, has felt the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown. The storied ballet company temporarily shuttered as New York went through the worst of the virus.…
What's the point of being a sugar daddy if you can't even get a peek? Listen, there are internet comics and then there are comedians who share their comedy on the internet.…
KAMAUU's sound is refreshing, while also familiar. It's a throwback to classic Funk, Soul, R&B, without the Pop that's infused with most of today's music. MANGO, produced by Nightshade, is the perfect…
Election time is upon us, but what exactly is in it for us? Yeah, Donald Trump is one of the worst presidents to take up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., and he…
Why don't you take a seat... If you were a fan of the early 2000's undercover news program, To Catch a Predator and have nothing in your heart but hate for human…
I think this video from The Juice Media is supposed to be a parody, but the world is so upside down, a jokey-joke video like this plays like a compelling campaign ad.…
With the revelation that Will Smith's wife Jada bedded young buck, August Alsina, the internet has become a place for solace and reflection and relentless comedy. Will is active on social media,…
Stay woke, people. Make your voice heard. BUT... are you sure everyone on that protest march is down for the same cause? Keep Watching videos August 2, 2020 It’s an election year,…
J. Cole drops this thinly veiled critic about the activism of an unnamed fellow rapper and his own attempts to support calls for social justice. I'ma sit back and sip this tea…
In the midst of protests and riots surrounding the police murder of George Floyd, Kimberly Jones, author of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight, delivers a passionate rebuke of those criticizing the…
The Free Nationals crept over to NPR for a quick lunch-time concert. Obviously film before COVID-19 made social distancing a thing, the performance was brief, but incredibly entertaining. The Free Nationals were…
On "Meathead", from Nehruvia: My Disregarded Thoughts, Bishop Nehru's 9th album, the new New York rapper is joined by collaborator, MF DOOM. As with any DOOM-featured cut, "Meathead" is chuck full of…
Juice WRLD has been featured on a couple guest tracks since his untimely death last December (Eminem’s “Godzilla,” and G Herbo's “PTSD”), but “Righteous” is his first posthumous record as the lead…
"25 ta Life" appeared on D-Nice's second album, To tha Rescue, released in 1991. The track, produced by D-Nice, features a gritty street sound, while pushing a positive message about consequences. The…
It's always a thrill to listen to Black Thought do verbal gymnastic around the English language, and NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts are always a great distraction. Add to it that I'm working…
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