For those who are unaware, I (somewhat ironically) found myself more influenced by artists such as Eazy-E and Ice-T than I did so-called “conscious backpack rappers” coming up. It’s ironic because some have tried to classify me as a throwback backpack rapper. But, that’s not to say that I’m out here slanging and banging anymore […]
Read moreDegrassi Next Class: Season Two Review
Warning: This review will contain spoilers. Like, spoilers out the ass type of spoilers. Reader discretion is advised. This will also read more like a rant than an actual “review.” Photo Credit: Netflix/Degrassi: Next Class Oh, Degrassi. Only your Canadian teen drama-ness can take us from an averted Columbine to a prank turned BLM protest(s) […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Interviews: Brad Jones
Art Credit: farewelltokings.tumblr.com and Brad’s Facebook Page After my mom died, as discussed before, I went through one of my darkest times. While things were pretty crappy, I decided to, instead of losing my mind, watch YouTube videos. It was through that decision–and a string of Nostalgia Critic episodes which led me to the Passion of […]
Read more#300WordsorLess Review: @Rihanna – Anti
Anti is, as other reviewers have stated, is full of chilled-out, smoky, post-party jams that have more of a vibe of “let’s fuck, smoke & (maybe) love after clubbing” versus solely “let’s turn up at the club.” As a person who’s, admittedly, not the biggest Rihanna fan, I came in with tempered expectations–especially after the ho-hum drop which […]
Read moreDegrassi: Next Class Season One Review
SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!! THERE ARE SPOILERS TO THE FIRST SEASON OF DEGRASSI: NEXT CLASS. IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED, TURN BACK NOW. A hidden (kind of, but not really–especially if you’ve listened to me rap since my UMD days) fact of mine is that I enjoy watching Degrassi. It’s kind of a guilty pleasure in that way that […]
Read moreThe Crazy Ex (Finally) Finds Her Stride
As cliched as it is, good things come to those who wait. Admittedly, I was a bit ready to throw in the towel when it came to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I loved the wackiness of it (its New Girl on crack, pardon the 1990s slang, sense of…everything made for some great moments), Rachel Bloom’s comedic timing is […]
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