On Friday, July 26, after much leadup and life changes for one Chancelor Bennett, aka Chance the Rapper, he…

It’s been over two years since “Classic Man” Jidenna (born Jidenna Mobisson) dropped his debut album, The Chief, in…

For a solid stretch—probably from at least 2008 through 2014—I’m going to assert that Washington, D.C., was the…

The trailer for the biopic about Harriet Tubman—called Harriet—recently hit the internets; the movie hits theaters…

Meek Mill might be getting a new lease on life.

It might be official: Meek Mill is better at catching the dreams he’s chasing than everyone else. Meek Mill (born…

I listen to a lot of podcasts nowadays, the vast majority centered around true-crime, the NBA or history. I spend a…

Once upon a time, not long ago, when people wore pajamas and lived life slow, my wife and I were invited to a…

I recently took a trip down to Atlanta for a wedding. It was a joyous occasion. Since my wife and I were coming in…

Queen Sugar’s fourth season has not disappointed one bit. Not that I expected it to, but the writers continuously…

In my house, we are currently potty training my three-year-old. It’s the challenge all parents must face and…

I’m not even sure I need to explain why “Before I Let Go” would be the final song of the 30 Days of Musical…

De La Soul’s sophomore album, De La Soul Is Dead, was released on May 14, 1991. Sometime in late 1991, while I was…

I’m a well documented SWV fan. But since I’m feeling generous, allow me to document this again. From a piece I wrote…

Washington, D.C., and its culture absolutely changed my life. I was first introduced to D.C.—outside of the national…

I don’t know where you are, but where I’m at it’s hot as hell outside. It’s been in the 90s and a weather…

James Robinson was a black Revolutionary War hero who also served during the War of 1812 under Andrew Jackson.…

New Edition is one of my favorite groups ever because of course, they are. “Can You Stand the Rain” is one of the…

J. Cole has quietly amassed a hell of a roster over at Dreamville. One of his current artists, Ari Lennox (who in…

Have you ever heard a song that totally had you at hello? Well, for me, one of those songs would be Deep Cotton’s…