Sample Sunday Vol. 7: Dennis Edwards & Eric B. & Rakim/Notorious B.I.G/2Pac
Dennis Edwards was born in 1943 right outside of Birmingham, grew up singing in his father’s church (he started at age two, which is way too early to be singing in a church choir. Either you sound...
View ArticleSample Sunday Vol. 8: Abdel Halim Hafez & Jay Z
Abdel Halim Ali Shabana (you probably know him as Abdel Halim Hafez), was born in Egypt in 1929. Not only was he an apparently legendary singer, but he is a fantastic Wikipedia entry as well. Now, we...
View ArticleSix Important Details about N.W.A (that they conveniently left out of...
Six Important Details about N.W.A (that they conveniently left out of Straight Outta Compton)Even when it’s based on a true story, a movie’s final product really depends on who’s doing the talking....
View ArticleLocker Room Talk: A One-Act Play Featuring Donald Trump’s Access Hollywood...
Three men, BOB, JIM and DONALD, have just finished playing a few games of 21 at the local health club. After showering up and changing back into their work clothes, the three are hanging out in the...
View ArticleDo You Still Care Who Negan Killed?
The season premiere of The Walking Dead airs this Sunday on AMC. Before we get to the topic at hand, here’s a quick look at where we left off.Following the great zombie battle of Alexandria, Rick, Carl...
View ArticleNobody Wants to See your Dick — A Guide to Handling your Newfound Wealth and...
If you’re reading this, congratulations! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you’ve finally made it to the top of your respective field. You set a goal, you put your mind to it, and here...
View ArticleThank you very much, for both the kind words and the helpful reminder.
Thank you very much, for both the kind words and the helpful reminder.
View ArticleThere is truly no greater compliment. Thank you.
There is truly no greater compliment. Thank you.
View ArticleSo You’re Thinking About Not Voting…
“person holding a register early to vote sign” by annie bolin on UnsplashLook, I get it.It’s easy to feel discouraged. It’s easy to feel like your voice won’t be heard, your interests and concerns...
View ArticleMAGA Kids, Black Israelites & Woodstock for A-holes
You’ve surely seen the picture of MAGA-hat-wearing teenager Nicholas Sandmann and Native American elder Nathan Phillips by now, and unless you chose to ignore the noise around it, here’s a good chance...
View ArticleIt was such a great surprise when Medium notified me about this piece.
It was such a great surprise when Medium notified me about this piece. I loved Pop Candy! As an aspiring writer, it was always inspirational to see someone who had carved out a spot writing about the...
View ArticleThere is truly no greater compliment. Thank you.
There is truly no greater compliment. Thank you.
View ArticleThe Story (Behind the Group) Behind the Song Behind “C.R.E.A.M”
A tale of music, deception, and southern fried chicken.Continue reading on Medium »
View ArticleYou thought of a solid idea, took the time to write it, decided to put it out...
You thought of a solid idea, took the time to write it, decided to put it out there and shared it with strangers. I know the emphasis is on the amount, but as the title of your piece says, you EARNED...
View ArticleThe Perfect Commercial for an Ally Who Sells Chicken
Love is love, and everybody loves chickenContinue reading on The Bigger Picture »
View ArticleI’d argue that some songs’ clean versions are better than the uncensored ones...
I’d argue that some songs’ clean versions are better than the uncensored ones anyway, and “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” is my go-to example on this. With more rhymes & better descriptions, the...
View ArticleSo many different (but related) branches in this, and each one was incredibly...
So many different (but related) branches in this, and each one was incredibly interesting. Awkward stripping, one man's internal conflict, multiple languages, this really went places. Very cool piece.
View ArticleThis was one of those pieces where I saw the title and said "Yup, I...
This was one of those pieces where I saw the title and said "Yup, I absolutely need to read this immediately."
View ArticleGreat piece - well put together and highly educational.
Great piece - well put together and highly educational. Very much looking forward to this movie, glad I'll be going in with some additional information.
View ArticleThe Year Without ‘Summertime’
When the time to ‘sit back and unwind’ never arrivesContinue reading on Human Parts »
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