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 [...]
"He's a maverick and a chameleon simultaneously. Never bound to an orthodox but versed enough to step into any elite room all while exuding his resolute authenticity."
Originally written Oct. 8, 2021 Life of A Don Don Toliver (Cactus Jack/ Atlantic) Short & Brief: Don Toliver's Life of a Don is a wildly cinematic album that leads its listeners through the sinuous roads of vices and virtues. It feels like buckling into a high-speed roller coaster while intoxicated (not that I've lived to [...]
Originally written Oct. 8, 2021. Short & Brief: Nardo Wick wreaked havoc with the release of "Who Want Smoke ?" and he spun the block with some friends to do more of the same on Friday. Now, when I say friends, I'm talking heavy hitters such as Lil Durk, 21 Savage, and G.Herbo. As a [...]
Originally written Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. Short & Brief: Wale and J. Cole decided that the fourth quarter was the perfect time to celebrate women's body positivity by indulging in booty praise, no matter the size. "Poke it out. I wanna see you play whether your Meg The Stallion or Coi Leray" - J. Cole "Poke [...]
*original written Oct. 1. 2021* 'Expensive Pain' Meek Mill (Dream Chasers/ Roc Nation). Short and brief: money brings about its own issues, and if you need a reminder, Meek Mill is here to serve just that. Expensive Pain, the Philly rapper's 5th studio album, chronicles the woes of yesterday and the current price tag of [...]
If you know anything about journalism, you know A LOT gets edited out, and MUCH GETS LOST IN TRANSLATION. In honor of my debut music review, published on 9. 2. 2021, I felt it was only suitable to bring the exclusive thoughts here - my platform. I must say it's a blessing to be back [...]
When it all quakes: A reflection on releasing pain. If all goes as planned, this post will be published on Sunday, which will mark one week since my uncle’s homegoing service. The coincidence is awkwardly fitting for me because this post is ALL about transitions — something I’ve been subconsciously avoiding for months now, perhaps [...]
"Times are calling for the real, and I'm here to encourage my real ones to keep answering the call."
Lately, I’ve been feeling like nothing is in my control… Between COVID-19 and changes occurring in my personal life, I feel like my will to accept what is and let go of what isn’t has been tested daily. I can only parallel my personal experiences to what’s been occurring globally. As we continue to live [...]
