Music Interview: Aplus

The music industry is a crazy thing to be part of. There’s the ups and the downs but no matter what, you stick through it. Sure, that could be said for any industry but as of right now we’re talking…

Movie Review: Mudbound

It’s the rare film that is able to combine love, optimism, and realism so well. Mudbound is very aware of how transformative friendship can be. It can overcome obstacles both within and without, and help us understand each other even in…

From the Record Crate: Mary J. Blige – “What’s the 411?” (1992)

Not many artists would start their debut project by incorporating phone messages from other producers and artists praising their first album.  Well, that’s just what hip hop/soul legend Mary J. Blige did on her 1992 record What’s the 411?  By…

Sundance 2017 Review: Mudbound

To read more coverage of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, go here. It’s the rare film that is able to combine love, optimism, and realism so well. Mudbound is very aware of how transformative friendship can be. It can overcome…

President Obama’s Summer Playlist

Have you ever been curious about President Barack Obama’s taste in music? If so, you’re in luck. On August 11th, the POTUS released an eclectic list of songs titled “President Obama’s 2016 Summer Playlist,” which can be found on Spotify.…