Apr 19Sa’id — The Evil Friend’s BallroomDuring my Freshman year at Howard, I spent most of my time hanging out with two people: Henry and Ish. While Henry and I have remained close — and co-host a podcast, I lost touch with Ish after he transferred our junior year. Ish and I met during summer orientation…Rap4 min readRap4 min read
Apr 3Chlöe — In PiecesFleishman is in Trouble is a miniseries starring Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Dr. Toby Fleishman. The show follows Toby as he attempts to revitalize his romantic/social life following his divorce, struggling to form an identity independent of his marriage. Chloe Bailey is in a similar position as she establishes herself…Chloe Bailey2 min readChloe Bailey2 min read
Mar 7The Best & Worst of FebruaryI considered writing about the latest releases from Don Tolliver and Lil Yachty but could not bring myself up to the task. Tolliver unfairly falls victim to my high expectations set by Heaven or Hell, with no album giving me a similar rush of energy. Lil Yachty’s latest album, Let’s…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
Feb 14GrammysEven Beyonce can’t change the Grammys. The cultural shift that was Renaissance must not have reached a majority of the Recording Academy. Instead, voters prefer Harry Styles receive Album of the Year for Harry’s House. As most could have predicted, the decision sparked a dialogue about the Grammy’s history of…Grammys2 min readGrammys2 min read
Dec 17, 202225 Best Albums of 2022According to Spotify, I “venture out into the unknown…searching for new tracks — especially gems yet to be found.” My listening habits have been sporadic this year, deferring to Spotify radio and playlists curated by others to keep things fresh. There are many common themes among my favorite albums of…Rap2 min readRap2 min read
Nov 30, 2022Appreciating Funk FlexAs a music lover, Friday morning is my favorite time of the week. Once I wake up, I immediately go to my Spotify “Radar Release” and listen to the latest tracks by my favorite artists and others not yet on my radar. My second favorite music tradition occurs Thursday night…Rap3 min readRap3 min read
Oct 28, 2022Flwr Chyld — Luv & ChaosI try to be objective when I write about music, but sometimes I am admittedly biased. I cannot hide my affinity for the artists I have interviewed. These conversations have allowed me to appreciate the passion and detail artists put into their work. The first artist I interviewed was Flwr…Flwr Chyld2 min readFlwr Chyld2 min read
Sep 26, 2022Kendrick Lamar — Mr. MoraleI have never listened to an album like Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Kendrick Lamar organizes songs like chapters in a scattered memoir, each playing a role in building a narrative and confusion. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers moves so quickly that its dense themes become numb to…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
Aug 8, 2022Beyonce & the State of Men’s R&BWith no album inspiring me to write, I have selected two topics that have been on my mind recently! Beyonce FYI — I’m not reviewing Renaissance as it requires a knowledge of Beyonce’s discography that is beyond my grasp. Instead, I am fascinated by her ability to create seismic shifts…Beyonce3 min readBeyonce3 min read
Jul 27, 2022Brent Faiyaz — WastelandBrent Faiyaz occupies a unique place within music. While many R&B artists sample from the songs of their youth, Brent opts for a more minimalist approach. His latest album, Wasteland, avoids the unnecessary by anchoring his instrumentals around airy musical arrangements. …Brent Faiyaz2 min readBrent Faiyaz2 min read
