This quarantine period has brought us some really good music! I've shared a few albums with y'all these past few months from artists that I've loved for a while and new ones I've discovered, and Chloe x Halle are like a mix of both. I came across them some years back on Youtube with their covers, especially their Beyonce ones, and none of us were shocked ... Read More
And All That Jaz – Episode 060 – My Joy is a Form of Resistance
I saw that phrase on a social media post recently and it stuck out to me because it's the truth. My joy and even my existence is a form of resistance, so that's what I'm going to talk about on this week's episode. I'm sharing some history about the city I claim and love, talking about some of the Black-owned businesses I've been patronizing, discussing some shows I've ... Read More
Tuneage Tuesday – Teyana Taylor ‘The Album’
Google me, baby! Teyana is long past that phase and even her Sweet 16 skater phase, or at least that's what I've been getting from the vibe of these past two projects. I had at least 10 text messages on Friday from people asking me if I'd listened to her latest album. I wanted to wait until I had time to sit down and listen to it top to bottom, so I waited until ... Read More
And All that Jaz – Episode 059 – Find Joy in Never-ending Pain
So much has happened these past few weeks and it seems like the phrase 'Black Lives Matter' is no longer seen as taboo. Companies and corporations everywhere are saying in and donating to the cause and Tavaria and I have so many thoughts and feelings about the sudden surge in participation in the movement. We also dive into the history of the upcoming ... Read More
Tuneage Tuesday – That Black Girl Magic
The phrase "Black Girl Magic" has been gaining momentum these past few years and I figured why not highlight a few magical Black girls in the music industry. Spanning genres like Jazz, R&B, Pop, Dance, etc these ladies have put out of some of the tunes we sing in the shower, belt out at karaoke and lip-sync with our loved ones. They're songs that have been on our ... Read More