R.I.P. Afrika Bambaataa
Rap pioneer Afrika Bambaataa died on April 9, 2026, in Pennsylvania at the age of 68 following a long battle with prostate cancer. A New York City native who grew up in the Bronx, he renamed himself Afrika Bambaataa after winning a trip to Africa through an essay contest. DeeplyContinue Reading
Throwback: Marvin Gaye: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
Marvin Gaye’s “Stubborn Kind Of Fellow” was a watershed moment in his career and artistry. In 1962, Gaye and Motown were trying to figure out his sound after the failure of his 1961 debut album of jazz and pop classics. Gaye loved the music of Nat King Cole, Ray Charles,Continue Reading
Media Questions Of The Week
Was Brandy being unrealistic by expecting Darkchild to only share his signature sound with her? Will Kanye’s career take a serious hit because of the backlash regarding his antisemitic comments?Continue Reading
Thundercat Is Distracted
Thundercat’s Distracted ends a six-year break following his Grammy-winning It Is What It Is. In that time, he toured and added Gorillaz, Silk Sonic, and Kaytranada to his list of collaborators—even finding time for an acting role in the Star Wars universe on The Book of Boba Fett. Despite the high-profile detours, Distracted finds Thundercat stillContinue Reading