St. Louis has been relatively quiet in hip-hop since Nelly no longer ruled the airways. The last time I can consciously remember enjoying a Nelly song was Over and Over in 2004. Since then, he has released three new albums with the last one in 2013. Now, the interwebs are abuzz with a guy namedContinueContinue reading “Smino and the Creation of Scat Rap: Blkswn (Album Review)”
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A Complicated Relationship with Wale – Shine (Album Reflection)
Cinco de Mayo. The Fifth of May. A day of celebration of the Mexican military victory over the French in 1862. Wale originally choose May 5th to release his fifth album, Shine. However, it was released last week on April 28th to lackluster response. The question is why is this celebration moment falling flat? Wale isContinueContinue reading “A Complicated Relationship with Wale – Shine (Album Reflection)”
More Life (Album Reflection)
For those wondering, the difference between an album REFLECTION and an album REVIEW deals with the content of the writing for my break down. Reflections typically will cover general thoughts about songs but more about the artist’s trajectory or feelings the album left me. Reviews typically will be song by song breakdowns. Now, “More tune forContinueContinue reading “More Life (Album Reflection)”
I Decided. (Album Review)
As a Detroit native, I have a very special relationship with Big Sean. Sean and I attended the same high school for a year (Cass Technical High School). I knew of him but nothing particularly special, but it’s always interesting to know where people came from and watch them develop long distance. I’ll admit, IContinueContinue reading “I Decided. (Album Review)”
Sho Baraka – The Narrative
Following the themes of this week, how should a Christian act? How should a Christian look? What should he talk about? How should she interact with the world? What should be the mark left in the wake of a person with their heart on God? In truthfulness, this is something that has never been nailedContinueContinue reading “Sho Baraka – The Narrative”
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