Cover photo by Mohammed Alkhadher. In mid May, I pressed play on Rasheed Jamal’s video for “Urban Decay Pt. II,” featuring DookDaGenius. The song is lucky number 7 on Jamal’s album, 22 Grams | iAMTHATiAM. Quite a lot happens within the first minute of the visual.
August 26, 2020 in Music, Video by Akunna Amaefule
Feel It: Urban Decay Pt. II – Rasheed Jamal ft. DookDaGenius
July 13, 2020 in Album Reviews, Music, Producers, Video by Akunna Amaefule
To Be Honest, No One Cares – Take it From Marcus McCauley
Cover Photo by Robert Schmeltzer. The first time I cried in a coffee shop, Marcus McCauley made me do it. I was listening to his latest album, No One Cares, intrigued by the fact that he wrote and produced the entire thing.
June 30, 2020 in Uncategorized by Akunna Amaefule
To Write, Or Not To Write: Why That Is Not The Question
Music by Rae Khalil. Hello World, It is me, Akunna. I restarted this article hundreds of times in my head before restarting it several times on the screen in front of me. I began to type these words last week. I began to type these words even the week before last week. …But nothing seemed
May 26, 2020 in WOHM Premiere by Akunna Amaefule
Video Premiere: R4PC4MP – “Deep Stay, Gent” (Prod. I Like Animals)
Ahead of their forthcoming album, R4PC4MP, (Blake Ambrose + Lucas Dix + @KurntCobain) has added a visual to their arsenal of pre-release presents. (And you’re going to see it here first.) The album, TR4PC4MP, features production from Ohio based crew, I Like Animals, and will release this Friday, May 29th. We’ve already received two singles-
May 25, 2020 in Album Reviews, Music by Akunna Amaefule
Making a Bold and Blonde Self Declaration, Archie Presents EP, ‘613’
Cover photo by Kalina Cimone. After taking some time for self-reflection, an artist previously known as PSA has reemerged as Archie, presenting a 4-track EP entitled 613. The numerically named-project presents as a fine, 4-act Broadway play. With engaging elegance, Archie walks us through each scene, using her voice as her primary prop. Let’s get
May 14, 2020 in Interviews, Music by Akunna Amaefule
Mic Capes Aims to Keep the Music Moving With #MicCapesMondays
Cover photo by Samuel Gehrke. #MicCapesMondays Weeks 1-5: 4.13.20 | 4.20.20 | 4.27.20 | 5.4.20 | 5.11.20 “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” It’s an old phrase, but it rings true, and it’s quite relevant right now. As the quarantined days drag on, our sleep cycles remain in shambles, and most of us
May 7, 2020 in Album Reviews, Music by Akunna Amaefule
From Mixtapes to Grayscale, From Grayscale to COLORS: The Rise of Donte Thomas
Cover Photo by Reclusive. I recall seeing the name prior to that moment, but I never actually tapped in… Donte Thomas. His recently released visual for a track entitled “OFF WHITE,” was making rounds on my timeline, so I decided to give it a view. I clicked play and sat back in my chair. It was