The Hip Hop culture in its infancy was always a family affair. On this night, we celebrated an emcee pioneer.
Tag: music
Don’t block the knock
When in pursuit of living your dream, remember to get out of your way.
Legend in Any Era
Write what you know. If you don’t know, create.
One Thing
#TBT Sometimes when I write, I hear music. This time, in particular, I got the chance to put my words to the music of famed saxophone player (“Blow, Danny” – Super Freak) and music producer extraordinaire […]
Ahh, It’s Bootsy, Baby | Happy Black Music Month
“Ahh The Name Is Bootsy – Baby” Parliament-Funkadelic
“Not Religious, but Spiritual” Means What Exactly?
I recently wrote about spiritual enlightenment in a discussion (AALBC.com ) centered on Beyoncé’s Grammy performance. It seems as if everyone has an opinion on her costume but little knowledge to go with it. Well, […]
“This Little Light…”
When my grandmother was young, she would sit me on her lap, hold my hands in hers, and pat them to a beat. As she tapped her feet, the beat in her heart transmitted to […]
Mel Hopkins 