Music
The Black Blues, Pt. 4: Women-Hatin’ Songs and Black Women in the Blues
In Pt. 4 of Nico’s ongoing series on the blues, he explores if the relationship between women and the blues is a toxic one.
Lessons From A Stepper: Kendrick Lamar and Extreme Honesty
Every human is a walking contradiction. Artists like Kendrick Lamar are willing to admit it. In his most introspective and vulnerable, yet still socially-conscious work, Kendrick Lamar gives us another gem with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers that reaffirms his spot in the rap game.
Norah Jones, Come Away With Me, & Revolutionary Quiet
Norah Jones’ debut mixed jazz and pop into a genre-defying classic. Andy Crump reflects on the 20th anniversary of Come Away With Me.
Friday Finds: April 29th, 2022
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MMH Interviews | Andrew Ousley
Andrew Ousley, founder of the critically-acclaimed series Death of Classical, joins Lito Henderson for a candid conversation about hosting concerts in catacombs, how classical music can ‘never die’, classical and hip-hop top 5s, and the Burger Club.
Sounds of the Game: The Official Layup Line Playlist
Clapping backboards is fun, but layup lines can only truly get one hyped to hoop if the tunes appropriately slap. Here are a few essential bangers to back the everlasting pregame ritual.
The Black Blues, Pt. 3: The True Story of the Blues and The Conspiracy to Cover It Up
In Pt. 3 of Nico Carter’s ongoing series on the blues, we investigate where the blues really came from and the cover-up that concealed its origins.
Friday Finds: April 22nd, 2022
Welcome to Friday Finds! Your place to find something to see, read, and do within the world of music, movies, and hoops.