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I had the honor of attending J. Cole’s Fall Off tour, and let me say, he is HIM. I supported Cole's decision not to partake in the beef. What’s understood doesn’t need to be explained; argue with yourself. Anywho, moving on, I want to thank Dreamville, J. Cole’s PR team, and Cole himself for allowing the small pond publications access to capture the show. I am healed for the rest of the week.
Y'all, it’s been a minute. I feel like I have to reintroduce myself. Concert junkie here. If you know me, you know Usher is the One, top of the favs list, and Chris is not far behind.
Perhaps Tyga’s latest album “$tarface” is a hopeful sign for the future of music. An outright rejection of anything artificial, blatant cash grabs, and the decline of art that presents itself as anything but the truth
I listened (suffered) to Tyga’s latest album, so you don't have to.
Black and white photos of historical Black figures like Malcom X, MLK Jr., and Rosa Parks always invoke an interesting, yet weird emotional reflex. Is it the survivor's guilt? Pride? A reminder of our privilege? Or how far we have to go? Whatever the case, the reminder is that you feel anything but nothing.
Remi Wolf always had this incredibly relatable way of telling stories. It’s a bit quirky, funny, strange, yet always attached to an unshakeable shadow of truth.
“Desires” by Keshon Campbell is a synth-heavy pop track that takes the formula of modern R&B, which focuses on the hypothetical bleeding-heart scenario of drowning in love, or in this case, desires.
Friday’s 7/24 release of new music was one of my most anticipated dates this year, featuring new projects from Syd, Tyla, Steve Lacey, Atarashii Gakko! And Willow. Truly R&B heavy, sure. But as someone with a dreadful 12-hour drive ahead of me, I had plenty of time to check out new music on the way.
“Big Dipper” by Nayla Savannah, if nothing else, is a reminder that it is okay to take time away from the stresses of the hustle & bustle of life, to relax (maybe) smoke, and find your center or group with a few friends to enjoy yourself, the beauty of life, and, regarding that stress, let it go.
Cö Shu Nie has grown to one of the better bands of today, from standout projects like 7 Deadly Guilt or Pure, which featured the awesome single "Asphyxia." Their discography is a modern linchpin for any newcomers looking to explore the J-rock genre.
