Appropriation, Misappropriation, or Re-Appropriation: “Old Town Road” – Part 2
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Appropriation, Misappropriation, or Re-Appropriation: “Old Town Road” – Part 1
When I arrived at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, I was quickly…
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For there our captorsrequired of us songs,and our tormentors, mirth,…
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Later this year, Lauryn Hill’s timeless classic: "The Miseducation of Lauryn…
Not Your Parents’ Christmas Album: "The Gift" By 116
Whether you put off listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving or…
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Depending on his mood and label situation, Lupe Fiasco’s music has been either…
Jackie Hill Perry's "Crescendo" of Transparency
It has been four years since Jackie Hill Perry has blessed us with a…
This is America: A Video Review (PTM 204)
It’s time to Pass the Remote! Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about Donald…
Artist Spotlight: Swoope Talks "Sonshine," Depression, and Hip-Hop
One aspect of the human experience we can all resonate with is hardships. If…
Four Reasons Why The Black Panther Album is Dope
It’s no secret that "Black Panther" is currently flaming up the box office. I…
Greenleaf and Gospel Music
I’m a fan of the TV show "Greenleaf." The fact that the show has the Oprah…
Same Rebel, New Level: Lecrae’s Departure from Evangelicalism
Lecrae Devaugh Moore is not a stranger to the evangelical Christian world. In…
Lecrae Freestyles Good News for Black Lives
Anyone who has been following Lecrae on Twitter since the Ferguson riots, will…
Let Them Stir Up Christ’s Affection in Us
My mind went again to an event that set off a firestorm on social media not too…
His Name Is David Banner: Godbox Lecture Series
I recently attended the “#GodBox” lecture series hosted by rapper, David…
