35mm-Progress #1. Courtesy of Tay Shakir. Sometimes the best expectation is no expectation at all. The element of surprise is a complementary ingredient to the element of jubilance. The two can naturally go together if cheffed up correctly. This is the best way I can describe my initial feelings for how it felt rocking […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: @SwaPlaymaker – Power (Prod. @itsTOPE)
Miami artist Swa Playmaker drops the new single “Power” produced by Oakland/Portland artist TOPE. Swa drops knowledge over the soulful TOPE production, teasing fans with another taste of the new album 305 Nights coming soon. After working with DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Akon and more under the name Benisour, Swa took some time off and […]
Read moreHooray for Diversity: Speed on the Beat’s Dramatic Picks
A few weeks ago, I offered up some of my picks for quality diverse television comedy. To “qualify” for the non-exhaustive list, the show would have to, quite simply, not just revolve around a bunch of cis White men. Not that there’s anything wrong with cis White men, mind you. But, there’s so much more […]
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