Rallying for Janet Jackson: Fans Seek Justice for 20-Year-Old Album on Eve of Super Bowl
(February 6, 2024). In the social media-driven 21st century, the combination of a rabid fan base and a viral spark can be a powerful cocktail for today’s recording artists… and…
2024 Grammys Unwrapped: A Brief Showcase of Surprises, and Cheers for My Talented Cousin!
(February 5, 2024). The 2024 Grammy Awards were filled with surprises, from unexpected appearances (Celine Dion, Wendy & Lisa of Prince & the Revolution fame), to heritage acts giving their…
Black History: What are the 20 most important R&B songs of the 20th century? Here’s the blog’s take (plus two)
(January 27, 2024). If you had to pick the most important R&B songs of the 20th century — more specifically from 1955 to 1999 — what would they be (and…
The NFL is hoping like hell the Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl (and you already know why)
The NFL is hoping like hell that the Chiefs get to the Super Bowl (and you already know why)…
R.I.P. Melanie Safka (1947-2024); You ‘Laid it Down’ to a Drumbeat All Your Own!
R.I.P. Melanie Safka (1947-2024); you laid it down to a drumbeat all your own!