Because of my close relationship with music, I have had the opportunity to repeatedly listen to songs and analyze their lyrical content. I have to say, what passed for good music back in the day would really get the side-eye today—not because the music is bad, but because at times the subject matter or the lyrics raise some eyebrows and questions.
So-called ‘romantic’ songs with very questionable lyrics
Month: June 2022
Continuing the conversation
Join me and Leah Goodridge tonight as we continue the conversation on how “professionalism” is a racial construct.
Who are some of your favorite storytellers in hip-hop?
LinkWhile there is plenty of posturing and one-upmanship in hip-hop, the genre is at its best when the artists are telling us compelling stories from the streets—or wherever else they may occur.Â
6 of the best storytelling rap songs ever
Independent journalism is where it’s at
When your newsroom is owned by a corporation—or worse yet, a private equity firm—you find that it is sometimes hard to do your job as you envision it. Corporations often answer to advertisers, and advertisers often don’t want hard-hitting journalism. They want content that won’t hurt people’s feelings or force them to face uncomfortable truths.Â
Why I Love DAME Magazine
When will the truth about Uvalde come out?
LinkThis is the problem when outlets simply report what the police are saying and use that as the narrative. The police don’t always get it right, and as stated earlier, sometimes they flat out lie. The narrative from law enforcement in Texas has shifted so many times, it’s almost as if they are making it up as they go along.Â
What Really Happened in Uvalde?