Sunday Music: Pharrell (Expertly) Referencing Michael Jackson

I have the coolest friends on earth. h/t to Ryan M. who got me to listen closely to “Down In Atlanta” by Pharrell Williams by explaining how it sounded like “Another Part of Me” by Michael Jackson.  Check these tracks out back-to-back. You'll hear it too. I'm delighted. Bonus, for my music nerds: the songs … Continue reading Sunday Music: Pharrell (Expertly) Referencing Michael Jackson

Sunday Music: The Grind Date (De La Soul)

The full De La Soul catalog is out now, but I’m writing this before I can press play, so I’ve basically got The Grind Date on repeat (again).  Context: The Grind Date came out after the second-round chips on shoulder vibes of (the two) Art Official Intelligence albums (more on those in a future post). … Continue reading Sunday Music: The Grind Date (De La Soul)

Sunday Music: Eye Know Eye Love You Better

We lost Dave Jolicouer from De La Soul a few weeks ago. In another week or so we get the group’s full catalog on streaming services for the first time ever.  Sample clearances, label shenanigans - you name it, the crap that buried their music was frustrating.  I can’t remember how or when I first … Continue reading Sunday Music: Eye Know Eye Love You Better

Sunday Music: Birtha (Best Band You Never Heard)

I don’t know how I missed this all-female band that mixed Zeppelin with Joplin with Bikini Kill energy before Bikini Kill was a thing. But I did. And until my girlfriend’s buddy Kenny said, “wait, you seriously never heard of Birtha?! We have to go to YouTube, right now," my life was incomplete. Don’t feel … Continue reading Sunday Music: Birtha (Best Band You Never Heard)

Sunday Music: Living The Dream (Sturgill Simpson)

Malcolm Gladwell casually dropped a reference to the time he exclusively listened to Sturgill Simpson’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music during his interview with Rick Rubin.  You probably already know I’m a big fan of Gladwell and Simpson (click those links if you didn’t).  I love(d) that record and have been down the rabbit hole … Continue reading Sunday Music: Living The Dream (Sturgill Simpson)

Sunday Music: Busta Re-Lights The Fuse

Busta Rhymes’ voice is an instrument. I don’t know if after Extinction Level Event 2 he remembered how much fun he could have, but he’s back with a new EP, The Fuse Is Lit, and it’s great.  He’s experimenting (whatever “Bulletproof Skin” is), crossing generations (“Slap” with Big Daddy Kane and Conway over a classic … Continue reading Sunday Music: Busta Re-Lights The Fuse

Sunday Music: NEW Playlist For January 2023

Thanks to those of you who have been asking for a new playlist. This one has been in the works since last fall - and courtesy of a job change, moving across state lines, and surviving COVID Christmas, it’s ready for your consumption.  I had a lot of moods in the past 6 months and … Continue reading Sunday Music: NEW Playlist For January 2023

Sunday Music: Rick Ross “Act A Fool”

I have a thing for the measured slowness of Rick Ross’ flow. I guess I missed “Act a Fool (feat. Wale)” when it came out, but I stumbled across it a few weeks ago and it’s such a vibe. Its tempo and rhythm, vibrating with his “I’m going to unapologetically make this statement for profit,” … Continue reading Sunday Music: Rick Ross “Act A Fool”