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Author: Nick Johnson

Album Reviews

Baby Keem — The Melodic Blue

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 - by Nick Johnson

The second half of 2021 has shone favorably upon hip-hop fans who have been starving for a substantial release for …

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Artist Spotlight / Music / Music Culture

‘Ruff Ryder’ and Game Changer: Remembering DMX

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 - by Nick Johnson

Each year within the field of hip-hop, one artist rises above the rest in terms of streams, record sales and …

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Music / Music Culture / Think Piece

Never Pronounce a Genre “Dead”

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 - by Nick Johnson

Music is a unique art form for numerous reasons, with arguably its most extraordinary asset being the capability to appeal …

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Album Reviews / Music / Sound & Vision

Black Messiahs and Black Panthers: The Rise of Movie-Inspired Albums

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 - by Nick Johnson

All well-made films — unique as each of them may be — nearly always have the same handful of foundational …

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Artist Spotlight / Music / Music Culture

The Groovy West: Texas’ Roots Resurgence and Funk Frenzy

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 - by Nick Johnson

Texas, USA. Incomparable to any other state in the country, the Lone Star State is known for its fervent pride, …

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Music / Music Culture / Music News / Think Piece

The Sobering Reality of Drill Music

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 - by Nick Johnson

Any fan of hip-hop can attest that hearing the terms “west coast hip-hop” or “east coast hip-hop” evokes vivid imagery …

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