Grammy Listening Party 2020
Each year I attempt to listen to every Grammy nominated record or album. It’s as great way to find new music and […]
Category: Music
The Danger of Discrediting “Strippers Rapping”
Salt-N-Pepa’s lyrics helped me learn to verbalize the concepts of sexual liberation, autonomy, and women’s ability to be sexual without losing their dignity. Their lyrics were a rebellious voice that challenged the sexism, respectability politics, and the confining and conservative interpretation of womanhood that was present in the church and culture around me.
“In Defense of R. Kelly…”
While driving back from the beach Sunday afternoon, R. Kelly’s “Bump n’ Grind” came on a 90’s playlist. Carpool karaoke ended. An […]
Outgrowing Homophobia: Hip Hop’s Long Journey Home
Historically, hip hop has been unapologetically homophobic. From the genre’s inception, rap lyrics have used slurs to emasculate and feminization to belittle […]
The Ultimate Christmas Playlist
Surgeon General Warning: This playlist should only be played between Black Friday and New Years Day. Playing Christmas music outside of this […]
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