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Accountability isn’t a bad word. We can’t just blame gangsta rap or “stripper music” for all of life’s ills. Although, we also can’t discount the fact that music can unknowingly influence masses. However, to continue elevating ourselves, we need balance and must also start at home and uplift our own communities as well. At least that’s how I see it.

Few debuts are bonafide classics. Jay-Z’s 1996 album, ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ is one of those classics. Take a ride with SOTB to celebrate the album during its 30th anniversary and find out why SOTB still finds inspiration in it today.

‘You and I Are Polar Opposites’ is my favorite 2026 romcom anime so far. If it continues the good vibes, laughs and story? It may end up being my favorite from the 2020s, period.

There’ve been dozens of takes on Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” For me, Prince’s version is my favorite for two distinct version

Simply put, I don’t want/like the TMZ-esque vibes that come with covering modern music in 2026.

‘Witch Hat Atelier’ season one, story-wise, is solid. Your mileage may depend on your tolerance for cute girls (and creatures) doing cute things in the midst of a “dark” world–and first seasons dedicated to world-building. That said, stay for its appreciation for “the little things” and the small victories in life. That’s where ‘WHA’ truly shines.