Only 20 years old, rising Richmond R&B singer Moneá has learned a lot since the release of her debut EP, 777, released early in 2022. With her new single, "My Eyes Are Open," she shares her spiritual journey in hopes of inspiring others to look within themselves....
Mac Miller’s Open Struggle With Depression and Addiction Made Him the Most Real
On Halloween night, thousands gathered at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for a tribute concert dedicated to the life of artist Mac Miller, who passed away in September from a rumored overdose. Miller’s closest musician friends hit the stage to perform his favorite...
With “Graduation,” Hampton Rapper MoThoro Enters The Real World
Morris Taylor, aka MoThoro, is back with another update on his Thorolyfe. Thorolyfe: Graduation is the third and final installation of the series (following Transition and Execution); it finds MoThoro dealing with everything from inconsistent friendships to the "pipe...
Drake’s “Emotionless” Speaks the Language and Tells the Story
The song of my generation just came out, and it's Drake's "Emotionless." It's one of the most notable songs on the rap side of his newest album, the double-sided "Scorpion," and cleverly samples Mariah Carey's 1991 "Emotions." The title of the song is both a reference...
J. Cole’s Song “FRIENDS” is the Soundtrack For Life Right Now
J. Cole's newest album KOD, meaning Kids on Drugs, King Overdosed or Kill Our Demons (however you decide to interpret it), touches on depression, anxiety, and addiction in today's society - all topics we tend to sweep under the rug. Yet with this new album, Cole has...
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