The Warriors Get Choked Up Off Draymond's On-Court Antics Draymond Green of Golden State Warriors fame is once again making headlines and this time for choking Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert within the first two minutes of their Nov. 14th contest. The altercation itself is asinine but it hits all new levels of ridiculous when you factor in that it transpired before a point was even scored. While Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels' rough play may seem like ample justification, it is...

Amar'e Stoudemire is making headlines for his recent rant in which he castigates Black Americans for not condemning Hamas' recent attack on Israel. Here is the clip: In the above tirade, Stoudemire highlights what he perceives to be the hypocrisy in Black Americans demanding the ceasing of state-sponsored terrorism against us by the US while remaining silent on the current Palestinian and Israeli conflict. There are two chief issues with his rant: Black Americans advocating for our...

Sexyy Red's sex tape recently "leaked" on her IG and it has been taking the dusty back alleys of the internet by storm. Opinions are mixed. with fans of rapper Sexyy Red showing empathy while personalities such as Ebro take a more pragmatic stance by saying the video is "on brand". No matter where your opinion may land on the sex tape, the endeavor has us asking: Is Sexyy Red a victim? Who is financing and distributing this explicit content and why? Is Sexyy Red a Victim? One recurring...

In the United States, blacks have less access to health care and experience chronic diseases, morbidity and mortality at significantly higher rates than the U.S. population as a whole. Recently, the ASPE took a closer look at health insurance coverage & access to care among Black Americans. While access to health care for Black Americans has improved from 2011-2020, the disparity in affordable health care between Black and White Americans still persists. The disparity in health insurance...

So you've decided to pick up the Saxophone and you're hit with the minefield of options...do you start with the Tenor, Alto, Soprano, or Baritone? It can definitely be confusing which is why professional saxophone player and Soul Jazz recording artist Merlon Devine is here to help! Before we begin, we must state that this is not an "affordable starter saxophone" or "best value saxophone" list. The aim is to provide a list of quality instruments that will provide decent sound quality...

When you think of Ty Dolla $ign you envision autotune hooks on DJ Mustard-style rap beats but today he bucks the trend with new song "Motion". Now Ty Dolla $ign is not the first and will not be the last artist in the Rap/R&B hybrid genre to experiment with House but he is definitely the most surprising to say the least. So how did Ty Dolla $ign fare when traversing into uncharted territory with his new single? Let's dive in! Verses The lyrics are standard fare for mainstream House music. The...

CPS and Black Child Welfare Reform Policy Must Be Part of the Black Agenda. We finally have strong reparations for FBAs movement which continues to gain steam everyday thanks to the B1 family I believe that its time that we include the child welfare system. With the candidacy of individuals such as Marcel Dixon and others who are running on a pro-Black and reparations agenda, I want to make sure that we aren’t leaving out the immensely harmful and detrimental institution that is CPS. With...

Trumpeter Johnny Britt teams up with Gerald Albright and Kashan to drop the linen suit anthem for the summer, "Summer Love". The single comes from his latest album "After We Play" which Britt says is a phrase he got from one his influences, Miles Davis. It is the follow-up to the the self-titled single "After We Play". Intro "Summer Love" starts off with a piano and guitar playing two chords before a bongo takes us to the beat. At 0:04 Britt sets the mood with his soothing "ooooh Summer...

It’s been a long 5 years since the release of Breath of the Wild and in that time fans of the series had to contend with a slew of sandbox games that were graphically superior but couldn’t capture the magic that Nintendo created. Well thankfully the wait is over as The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom hit the streets (May 12th) with all its glorious side quests and Zelda lore. As of this writing, I've only played about 30 hours of the game so this will solely be my first impression of...

KAYTRAMINÉ's self-titled debut is here and it features 11 tracks and a runtime of 34 minutes. In our review of their first single "4Eva" we stated "It’s fun, doesn’t require too much from the listener, and is well produced". The question is does the album evolve beyond "4Eva"? Let's dissect it and find out. Analyzing 3 Songs From Kaytramine letstalkaboutit The beat Kaytranada dropped for "letstalkaboutit" is the perfect blend of chill and upbeat with its dreamy melody and intricate drum...

ATL’s own Victoria Monét is out of the "Smoke" and letting you know that the “Party Girls” are out and ready for the summer. This drop is following the release of "Smoke" ft. Lucky Daye which are both from her upcoming album "Jaguar II". Buju Banton tags along to bring some Dancehall flavor to bring some excitement to the smooth and sexy jam. While I don't believe they've ever been forgotten it is still a cool sensual Caribbean infused ode to women around the world that bops. Now does it...

"Richest Opp" is the latest mixtape from rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again and it is the most difficult tape I've ever had to review. Not due to its length or its genre but due to having to judge all 17 tracks of the release objectively. To keep it straight, I believe NBA YoungBoy is overrated as well as one of the kings of drugged out mumble rap. To say the least, listening to 17 tracks of him was a challenge but I got it done and here's my take. Analyzing 3 Songs from Richest Opp Chopstick...

Janelle Monáe has the digital streets ablaze with the release of "Lipstick Lover", the lead single from her upcoming album "Age of Pleasure". The backing track is chill, the lyrics are catchy, but what really has people in a frenzy is the NSFW music video co directed by Alan Ferguson. You're either super excited because it's unapologetically queer or outraged at how its essentially softcore porn. Monáe made it clear on "Float" that she went through a journey of discovery and acceptance and...

Charles A. Kelly is a professional keyboardist and author who has been on sets with Stevie Wonder, Sister Sledge, and Nile Rogers. In 2022, he released his debut album “You're Not Alone” and is currently on the charts with his latest single “I Know You". We chop it up with him about his latest album, future plans, and his book "5 Circles". #musicinterviews #interviews #charlesakelly

Malcolm X was a valiant warrior whose uncompromising words of Black self-sufficiency and liberation touched the hearts and minds of many across the globe. We continue his legacy with a perpetual push for liberation and by ensuring his message reaches the ears of generations. Help commemorate the legacy of our amazing ancestor Malcolm X with this collection of t shirts, hats, and novelty goods. Malcolm X T Shirts By Any Means Necessary Crewneck by 6ZEROS Price: $25.00 Wear your commitment...

Summertime's coming and it looks like Coi LeRay just dropped its official anthem with new single “Bops”. For starters, the beat is catchy as heck and gives that minimalistic "Chicken Noodle Soup" vibe. Coi Leray holds her own on the track with a confident delivery and unapologetic braggadocio. It is the perfect solo track to follow up her most recent collaborations. Be prepared to hear this everywhere for the rest of the year. Intro The beat features an infectious cowbell that will instantly...

Two of nation's most premier female MC’s Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice join forces to drop the grimy and oh so glamorous “Princess Diana”. The first thing this track has going for it is the fact that I can understand what both MCs are saying! It's sad to say but the Rap game is flooded with a slew of MCs that sound like they went to school with a helmet on. So thank you for not rapping with mashed potatoes in your mouth Nicki and Ice. Anyways, I digress. The song is produced by RiotUSA who is...

Vandell Andrew is fresh off the release of his "Love Euphoria" with R&B veteran Raheem DeVaughn and The Colleagues and is now teaming up with Sir Tims to ask us to have "Blind Trust". Is this continuing his "Exhale" ambient music vibe or is this going to give us some "Balance". Let's find out! Intro The track starts off with what sounds to be a Rhodes with a flanger with accompanying jungle noises. It’s a super cool vibe and would honestly be perfect if chopped up and put ontop of some New...

In a video game industry enamored with big publishers, AAA titles, and revenue; it’s often difficult for the smaller more risk-tolerant indie projects to stand out. For this reason, many gamers clamoring for more creative, challenging, and engaging titles are left sifting through the Call of Duty's and Maddens to find the great indie games that exist. Well today we will share some great indie games you need to stop sleeping on in 2023. Disco Elysium The Final Cut | Indie Game By ZA/UM...

Moneybagg Yo is following up his degenerate's anthem “On What You On” ft. GloRilla with his latest single “Motion God”. If I had to describe Moneybagg Yo as an artist it would be "consistent". You know what type of beat he is going to pick, what he is going to talk about on a song, and the flow he is going to use. So how does this factor into "Motion God"? The Verses I have to keep it a buck, if you heard one Moneybagg Yo verse you heard them all and "Motion God "is no exception. But the...