I’m not going to review Big Sean’s I Decided. album in the traditional sense. At least not now. I’ve been a strong opponent to knee-jerk reactions to albums from critics for a minute. Even my “300 Words or Less” reviews took into account multiple listens, so, again, I leave first listen reviews to other folks. No […]
Read moreSteve Smith is Now an NFL Network Analyst
Photo Credit: USA Today Rejoice, Ravens fans. Why? Well, it looks like Agent 89 is 10000000% for reals about enjoying the crap out of his retirement. Per the NFL Network, he’s going to be their newest analyst. So, for those who love his brash style of trash talk and analysis, it’ll be great to see […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @OTComeUp – Cal Ripken
I’m a sucker for stories about Baltimore. Hell, I made a trilogy of albums dedicated to the city I was born and raised in. So, here comes the brother D. Yelv with the Cal Ripken mixtape and I checked it, because, as I said, I’m a sucker for Baltimore hip-hop (even though I know there […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @TalibKweli x @therealstylesp – "Last Ones"
Anytime Talib steps to the mic, I listen. Even if I don’t always rock with the way he wars with everyone who disagrees with him on Twitter (though I applaud that he’s always got time to eviscerate foolishness), there’s no denying that the man has bars still. So, putting the Twitter craziness aside, this is […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @AlanZMusic – "Distance"
I, in my life, have been able to relate to this one. That’s all I’m gonna say. Dope track from Alan Z, who combines his bars with his singing and gives us all the feels.
Read moreAn SOTBInterview with Aurora Jolie (@AuroraMoonBeam) – The Sequel
Almost two years ago, I got the chance to fulfill a dream of mine in an interview with adult film legend and musician Aurora Jolie. In the time since, I’ve been asked to do a follow-up piece with Aurora and get her thoughts on a lot of topics. However, I decided to go a bit […]
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