Five Songs I Wish I Could Hear Again For the First Time
A look at the tracks that stopped me in my tracks and still make me wish I could hear them for the first time all over again.
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A Love Letter to R&B
Music has always been stitched into my everyday life like that — in the car, in the kitchen, in random conversations that start one way and end with us debating a chord progression. It’s the atmosphere I grew up in, the first thing that ever made sense to me, and the thing I can’t seem…
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If Every Zodiac Sign Were a Song
From fire signs to water signs, here’s the soundtrack of the zodiac — one song per sign, all vibes, zero science.
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Remembering D’Angelo: An Eternal Sound and Legacy
Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D’Angelo, wasn’t just a singer—he was one of the architects of an entire sound. With his untimely passing on October 14, 2025 at just 51-years-old, music lovers, culture devotees, and curious ears alike can pause and reflect on the legacy he left behind, and the gifts…
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What Your Favorite R&B Era Says About You
You can tell a lot about someone by the kind of R&B they play. From the smooth harmonies of the ‘90s to the experimental sound of the 2020s, R&B has evolved with each generation—shaping the way we listen, love, and feel, leaving echoes that every new generation still moves to. So, which era are you?
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