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What’s the Best Way to Make Music?

I’m rather opinionated about music. Folks know this. And while all that frustration criticism comes through loud and clear when I write or tweet, I’m definitely not as good at communicating that I understand and respect how profoundly difficult making … Continue reading

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Best Songs of 2012 (10-1)

Here are the songs that I think are the finest that I had the opportunity to hear in 2012. If you want to see the other 10, go here.  

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Brandy the Maddening Cipher: Reviewing ‘Two Eleven’

I wrote this about my hopes for Brandy’s new album when she was in the early stages of promoting it: The question … is really about whether or not Brandy has a clear sense of what it means to age … Continue reading

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Flashback: Black Men United, ‘U Will Know’

My thoughts on Black Men United’s “U Will Know.”
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Best Songs of 2011

My thoughts on the 10 best songs of 2011.
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