K-Pop or Copy-Paste? The Black American Blueprint
I compared classic Black American R&B and hip hop records side-by-side with K-pop songs. The similarities in groove, vocals, and structure are hard to ignore.
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Robert Glasper at Blue Note LA Is the Gold Standard of Live Music
No two Robert Glasper shows are the same. Inside his Blue Note LA residency, the band reshapes jazz, funk, R&B, and hip hop in real time—proving live music still has no ceiling.
James Gadson: From Watts to Hip Hop — The Groove That Built Modern Music
James Gadson (1939–2026) was the drummer behind some of the most important grooves in music history. From Marvin Gaye to D’Angelo, his feel shaped generations of Black American music.
Beyond Gang Culture: How Policy Reshaped Black Los Angeles
Black Los Angeles has long been reduced to gang culture, but the reality is far more complex. From historic cultural hubs to modern hiring barriers, this piece examines how access, policy, and perception—not gangs—have shaped economic outcomes in LA.
Veritus Miller: Young Band, Old Soul
Veritus Miller and his band deliver a powerful performance that challenges every misconception about young musicians, proving the next generation is already ready.
Why The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Is a Classic R&B Album — Not Hip Hop
Was The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill really a hip hop album? This article argues that Lauryn Hill’s masterpiece is better understood as a classic R&B album—one that blends gospel, soul, doo-wop, funk, and hip hop in the tradition of Black American music.