As we all know, 2020 has been a tough year for all of us. 2020 was also a blessing in disguise for a lot of us. When the pandemic hit, of course I thought about myself, my family and friends and their well being but as a hip hop enthusiast, writer, and journalist of music … Continue reading 2020 Year End Wrap Up
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Entertainers & High Pedestals
What can we say about this year that hasn’t already been said, what else is there to see, that’s already been seen. Don’t mind me, just a few thoughts trying to summarize the times we’re in. It’s seems as though many thoughts of lately have held weight in the eyes of masses looking for answers … Continue reading Entertainers & High Pedestals
Finding the Truth in Madness: Misconceptions & False Narratives in Media
In a world run by opinions, technology has made it more efficient for the average Joe to have a voice, let alone have a platform. The diffusion of technology and social media has allowed us to have more of an impact or influence on those around us. Though we’ve managed to generate and build platforms … Continue reading Finding the Truth in Madness: Misconceptions & False Narratives in Media
#TheFutureoftheIndustry Entertainment Summit: Los Angeles Urban League of Young Professionals
On Saturday October 5th 2019, The Los Angeles Urban League had their Future of the Industry Entertainment Summit. The summit was a two-day event that that helped empower and educate young professionals and college students on the emerging technologies that will impact the future of Film/TV, and Music. This summit was such a great event … Continue reading #TheFutureoftheIndustry Entertainment Summit: Los Angeles Urban League of Young Professionals
Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
It has been quite a long time since we last heard of Vincent Goldwatch but just in case you forgot... his ability to spit comes from his "gold watch" which he talks about in his last debut single tilted, "The Case of The Missing Watch" along with his last mixtape. Since then, he has been … Continue reading Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
My Ode to Los Angeles
On a hot but gloomy Thursday evening on April 11th, 2019, there was a sense of despair in the air, the vibe in L.A. was off and emotions were high. On this the day, Ermias Eghedom "Nipsey Hussle" lost his life in front of his clothing store in Los Angeles, CA. Who would have known that that … Continue reading My Ode to Los Angeles
Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
Leader and leadership are terms that can be used loosely. At first, I thought that everyone has the ability to be a leader but then I thought, maybe leadership is something that someone was born with. That sounded a lot better but I think it is a mix of both. I believe that everyone has … Continue reading Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review
I have never did a write up on the Best Albums in any year but this year I am. Every media and music outlet puts out a list of the best albums at the end of the year. I usually do not agree with them even if they are a hip-hop outlet, they are always … Continue reading VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review
One on One Q & A with Profhit
After the Q & A portion of this interview was done, I got a chance to talk and get extra words and vibes with the artist named Prof.Hit via FaceTime (Thank God for technology). I found out that Prof.Hit is a artist of many talents other than rap and he has a sense of different … Continue reading One on One Q & A with Profhit
The Black Millennial Playlist
Hey everyone! I know I've been slacking on content and I apologize. I was busy working on my thesis project titled "I'm Black and I'm Proud" : Hip-hop, Black Millennial's, and Understandings of Blackness! Thank the Lord, I finally completed and defended my thesis project. Below is my abstract. This study researches what role, if … Continue reading The Black Millennial Playlist
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