I pray we strengthen our roots in our convictions. Resting assured that God is for us, meaning not only who can be against us, but that he has an entire life for us.
#steady2022.
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First Spin Friday: December 10th’s Edition.
Editor’s note: Here’s a little wrap-up from last week’s new releases. If you’re interested in the visual version of our first takes, head over to my Instagram account @bwthebrand. For the written spill: keep scrolling! Lucky Daye’s “Candy Drip”: 10/10 This song was a pleasant surprise as it wasn't originally on my radar. Shout out to [...]
Short & Brief: At 25 the drill music legend’s beam shines brighter than ever.
Editor's Note: A special thank-you to Le'Onna Arrington for graciously allowing me to use this photograph as cover art. Her lens captured the essence of the G Herbo's '25' Tour and what it felt in the House of Blues Cleveland. It was all love! Be sure to check out her Instagram: Shotsbylele for more photographic [...]
First Spin Friday: December 3rd’s edition.
A final wrap up on new releases from last week's new releases!
Short & Brief: The Last Rose Petal Tour was a sensational farewell.
Originally written Nov. 17 Short & Brief: A rose garden for R&B's beloved Rose In Harlem was in full effect Tuesday night in The Filmore Detroit as Teyana Taylor took center stage for a final bow. It's a bittersweet consideration, looking at the trajectory of R&B without new releases from Teyana Taylor. It's an even more [...]
Short & Brief: The “Big” before Latto stands for something.
When it comes time to rap, Latto gets busy allowing her craftsmanship to speak for itself.
Short & Brief: It’s more than heartbreak with Summer Walker.
Originally written Nov. 5. Summer Walker Still Over It (LVRN/Interscope). Short Brief: If you had any doubts about the potential trajectory of Summer Walker's career, Still Over It is very telling of what's to come. The sophomore album delves deep into storytelling, causing fierce reactions from fans — who took no issues with engaging in cyber confrontation against [...]
Short & Brief: No skips for The Don + Hit-Boy.
'What You Expect' Big Sean & Hit-Boy (FF to Def Entertainment LLC. / Def Jam Recordings). Short & Brief: Big Sean and Hit-Boy released an EP, What You Expect, closing out October. However, it feels like this might have been an attempt to close out the year. Now for the real spill: What You Expect [...]
Short & Brief: Florals for DC’s front runner.
“ I do the sh** that they never done/ I see the sh** they could never see/ Honestly I’m really one-of-one/ Honestly, I got no company/ let it breathe/ let it be".- Wale, "Beverly Blvd", Folarin ii Folarin II Wale (Maybach Music Group LLC / Warner Records). Short & Brief: Folarin II feels like a [...]
Short & Brief: Jermaine The Rap Legend
Originally written Wednesday, Oct. 27. Short & Brief: J. Cole will go down as a Rap Legend. Only he knows if his status is what he dreamed of when he started his pursuit at 13. And that’s his prerogative. Yet, from the bird’s eye view of the fans, his status is solidified. And it’s no longer [...]