Hip Hop’s Best Remain at Odds as J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar’s Beef Continues
It all started in October of last year. The beef that is. The beef that is potentially going to prevent the rap community from ever getting more songs like “Poetic... Read more.
Gentrification in Barrio Logan Reaching Generations Old and New
The murals add life to the undersides of freeway overpasses and bridges that would otherwise be as dreary looking as the smog that has perched itself above the Barrio... Read more.
Hidden Gems: West 22nd
There’s a distinct sound and style when it comes to surf rock. Now I’m a self-proclaimed R&B, rap and soul guru, but I feel confident enough to say I’ve... Read more.
“Bob Marley: One Love” Puts the King of Reggae in the Spotlight After a Life of Selflessness
Life is worth living, and people in history who remind us of this are worth celebrating. Bob Marley was not only the father of reggae music, but a father to a far... Read more.
Rapper and Now a Comedian? Vince Staples Tests His Luck in TV With New Show
Donald Glover’s “Atlanta,” which aired in 2016, has set the tone for new-age comedy shows. It’s an impressive series not only for the unique style of humor... Read more.
Can’t Win ‘Em All: Kanye Strikes Out on “VULTURES 1”
On Oct. 23, 2002, Kanye West was in a brutal car crash that left him with a broken jaw. The injuries above his neck left him looking like a dog that ate a bee. His... Read more.
Winners, Losers, MVP Favorites and Everything In Between: All Things NBA
The NBA All-Star Break was held from Feb. 16-18 with the All-Star Game, Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shooting Challenge and other festivities taking place. The break extends... Read more.
Hidden Gems: The Teskey Brothers
Soul music is a dying genre, and passionate soul and blues artists are now a dying breed. Once soul pioneers like Etta James, Marvin Gaye and James Brown closed... Read more.
Disappointing Features on “american dream” Become 21 Savage’s Nightmare
The long driveway leads up to a stark white house with a porch that wraps around the property. It’s surrounded by a white picket fence. Kids prance around a freshly... Read more.
A Year in Review: The Top 10 Albums of 2023
With 2023 now in the rearview mirror, it’s every music critic’s favorite time of the year as we get to dissect the past 12 months and pick our favorite releases.... Read more.