Michael Jackson’s ‘HIStory’ is, indeed, a long album. It’s 30 tracks over two discs, one of which is a greatest hits compilation. However, I was dead wrong in stating it was “bloated.” While a long project, it’s also (to me) a necessary listen, as it’s Michael Jackson’s most-personal album–and, at times, the most-revolutionary.
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Seventeen years after his passing, and months after the release of his biopic, Michael Jackson’s legacy is stronger than ever. 2014’s ‘Xscape’ aimed to carve its place in Jackson’s discography while also “atoning” for 2010’s ‘Michael.’ Let’s take a dive into the project–and even take a look at Jackson and his legacy as a whole–in a way only Speed on the Beat can.
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Michael Jackson is THEE GOAT. As such, THEE GOAT never missed. I’m Speed on the Beat and I support dope music in all its forms. 1979’s ‘Off the Wall’ is the epitome of that SOTB concept of “dope music in all its forms.”
Read moreI’m trying something a bit different this year and compiling a playlist of some of my favorite songs to listen to when I’m in the mood for love. The list is not exhaustive, but these are some of my favorites. Some of the choices may seem a bit odd. For instance, I chose Raheem DeVaughn’s […]
Read moreI’m going to talk about this more with my Team DAR fam. But, I figured I’d talk a bit about the legendary Prince over on SOTB as well. You can never have too much Prince in your life, especially since, let’s be real, the guy’s a legend and is still somewhat underrated (“underratedness” seems to be […]
Read moreToday’s interviewee on SpeedontheBeat.com probably needs no introduction. He’s one of the most-recognizable names I’ve had the pleasure of linking up with. And his brother has done pretty damn well for himself, too, in case you don’t know (if you don’t, for shame. Go bury your head in sand somewhere). I’m talking about no other […]
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