A Look Into Brandon's Mind
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Artisan. Full Sail University Alum. Vanguard of Soul. Writer ✍🏽. A Vintage Soulkid/Vinyl Savant who loves music.
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With so much music releasing at the same time, it’s so hard to keep track. Right now, I’ll give you nine albums you should provide a fair chance in your spare time on the release day of November 15, 2024. 🧵 #NewMusicDrops
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Rick Ross did what few thought possible just a couple of years prior: he ascended to hip-hop’s upper echelon with an album so opulent and assured that it silenced nearly all doubters.
Milestones: Teflon Don by Rick Ross
Rick Ross did what few thought possible just a couple of years prior: he ascended to hip-hop’s upper echelon with an album so opulent and assured that it silenced nearly all doubters.
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July 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Rick Ross did what few thought possible just a couple of years prior: he ascended to hip-hop’s upper echelon with an album so opulent and assured that it silenced nearly all doubters.
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Take a Look Around moves between two moods: lighthearted battle rhymes and earnest commentary on ghetto life. Ace never wholly separates them; even his braggadocio carries a moral undertone.
Anniversaries: Take a Look Around by Masta Ace
Take a Look Around moves between two moods: lighthearted battle rhymes and earnest commentary on ghetto life. Ace never wholly separates them; even his braggadocio carries a moral undertone.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Take a Look Around moves between two moods: lighthearted battle rhymes and earnest commentary on ghetto life. Ace never wholly separates them; even his braggadocio carries a moral undertone.
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Jill Scott opened that world to us with love, with laughter, with a poet’s pen and a powerhouse voice. Twenty-five years later, she showed us the way, and the culture is still catching up to her lead.
Anniversaries: Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 by Jill Scott
Jill Scott opened that world to us with love, with laughter, with a poet’s pen and a powerhouse voice. Twenty-five years later, she showed us the way, and the culture is still catching up to her lead.
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July 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Jill Scott opened that world to us with love, with laughter, with a poet’s pen and a powerhouse voice. Twenty-five years later, she showed us the way, and the culture is still catching up to her lead.
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Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 18th, featuring Raekwon, Joyner Lucas, Leigh-Anne, Anycia, and many others.
New Music Drops: July 18, 2025
Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 18th, featuring Raekwon, Joyner Lucas, Leigh-Anne, Anycia, and many others.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 18th, featuring Raekwon, Joyner Lucas, Leigh-Anne, Anycia, and many others.
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By anchoring the new record, Raekwon accents fraternity with peers while asserting an individual blueprint: selective features, hand-picked beats, long-form storytelling, and veteran self-awareness.
Album Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes by Raekwon
By anchoring the new record, Raekwon accents fraternity with peers while asserting an individual blueprint: selective features, hand-picked beats, long-form storytelling, and veteran self-awareness.
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July 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
By anchoring the new record, Raekwon accents fraternity with peers while asserting an individual blueprint: selective features, hand-picked beats, long-form storytelling, and veteran self-awareness.
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Future helped solidify Atlanta’s dominance in mid-2010s hip-hop by marrying the city’s hard-edged trap sonics with a level of introspection rarely heard on that scale, as seen on Dirty Sprite 2.
Milestones: DS2 by Future
Future helped solidify Atlanta’s dominance in mid-2010s hip-hop by marrying the city’s hard-edged trap sonics with a level of introspection rarely heard on that scale, as seen on Dirty Sprite 2.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Future helped solidify Atlanta’s dominance in mid-2010s hip-hop by marrying the city’s hard-edged trap sonics with a level of introspection rarely heard on that scale, as seen on Dirty Sprite 2.
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With Open Mike Eagle, Jane Handcock, TOBi, CARI, Masspike Miles, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Kokoroko, Yelawolf/J. Michael Phillips, Sækyi, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
Wednesday Roundups #110: 22 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time
With Open Mike Eagle, Jane Handcock, TOBi, CARI, Masspike Miles, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Kokoroko, Yelawolf/J. Michael Phillips, Sækyi, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
With Open Mike Eagle, Jane Handcock, TOBi, CARI, Masspike Miles, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Kokoroko, Yelawolf/J. Michael Phillips, Sækyi, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
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Jodeci’s third album was an ambitious concept record that captured the group’s gospel-fired vocals and hip-hop swagger in equal measure.
Anniversaries: The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel by Jodeci
Jodeci’s third album was an ambitious concept record that captured the group’s gospel-fired vocals and hip-hop swagger in equal measure.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Jodeci’s third album was an ambitious concept record that captured the group’s gospel-fired vocals and hip-hop swagger in equal measure.
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DJ Haram joins the instrumentation, proof that for all her curatorial skill, her story can no longer be told strictly in samples, then invites an insurgent guest list to ignite the mix.
Album Review: Beside Myself by DJ Haram
DJ Haram joins the instrumentation, proof that for all her curatorial skill, her story can no longer be told strictly in samples, then invites an insurgent guest list to ignite the mix.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
DJ Haram joins the instrumentation, proof that for all her curatorial skill, her story can no longer be told strictly in samples, then invites an insurgent guest list to ignite the mix.
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With luminaries like Branford Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, and Kenny Garrett on board, Vol. II upped the star-power ante, but did it elevate the music beyond mere novelty?
Anniversaries: Jazzmatazz, Vol. II: The New Reality by Guru
With luminaries like Branford Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, and Kenny Garrett on board, Vol. II upped the star-power ante, but did it elevate the music beyond mere novelty?
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July 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
With luminaries like Branford Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, and Kenny Garrett on board, Vol. II upped the star-power ante, but did it elevate the music beyond mere novelty?
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Miss Thang plays like the work of a young artist exuberantly fluent in the language of ‘90s R&B, yet already possessing the vocal authority of a seasoned pro.
Anniversaries: Miss Thang by Monica
Miss Thang plays like the work of a young artist exuberantly fluent in the language of ‘90s R&B, yet already possessing the vocal authority of a seasoned pro.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Miss Thang plays like the work of a young artist exuberantly fluent in the language of ‘90s R&B, yet already possessing the vocal authority of a seasoned pro.
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Hip-hop thrives when agism crumbles, fostering a future where creators endure beyond trends. Veterans pave paths for longevity, proving that maturity fuels innovation. Read over at Blackpolitan.
Clipse and Dismantling the Fallacy of Agism in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop thrives when agism crumbles, fostering a future where creators endure beyond trends. Veterans pave paths for longevity, proving that maturity fuels innovation.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hip-hop thrives when agism crumbles, fostering a future where creators endure beyond trends. Veterans pave paths for longevity, proving that maturity fuels innovation. Read over at Blackpolitan.
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‘Til Shiloh signaled a dramatic transformation in dancehall, blending spiritual roots reggae with the hard-edged energy of '90s Jamaican sound system culture.
Milestones: ‘Til Shiloh by Buju Banton
‘Til Shiloh signaled a dramatic transformation in dancehall, blending spiritual roots reggae with the hard-edged energy of '90s Jamaican sound system culture.
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July 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
‘Til Shiloh signaled a dramatic transformation in dancehall, blending spiritual roots reggae with the hard-edged energy of '90s Jamaican sound system culture.
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By choosing to fully co-produce and self-title the record, Lianne La Havas made clear that this time, no one would dilute her vision. This took five years to craft a more pure expression of herself.
Anniversaries: Lianne La Havas (Self-Titled) by Lianne La Havas
By choosing to fully co-produce and self-title the record, Lianne La Havas made clear that this time, no one would dilute her vision. This took five years to craft a more pure expression of herself.
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July 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
By choosing to fully co-produce and self-title the record, Lianne La Havas made clear that this time, no one would dilute her vision. This took five years to craft a more pure expression of herself.
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Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack crew’s much-anticipated sequel promises “17 new tracks full of trunk rattling classics in the making,” all hosted by the legendary Bun B of UGK.
Album Review: JACKBOYS 2 by JACKBOYS & Travis Scott
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack crew’s much-anticipated sequel promises “17 new tracks full of trunk rattling classics in the making,” all hosted by the legendary Bun B of UGK.
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July 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack crew’s much-anticipated sequel promises “17 new tracks full of trunk rattling classics in the making,” all hosted by the legendary Bun B of UGK.
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If Below the Heavens was about reaching for the skies, Miles is about digging into the earth below, unearthing the roots, and understanding how those roots shape the fruits of the present.
Anniversaries: Miles: From an Interlude Called Life by Blu & Exile
If Below the Heavens was about reaching for the skies, Miles is about digging into the earth below, unearthing the roots, and understanding how those roots shape the fruits of the present.
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July 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If Below the Heavens was about reaching for the skies, Miles is about digging into the earth below, unearthing the roots, and understanding how those roots shape the fruits of the present.
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Giveon’s sophomore album, Beloved, arrives after a prolonged wait, promising a new level of honesty and zooming out to consider the lessons learned and how those experiences have shaped him.
Album Review: Beloved by Giveon
Giveon’s sophomore album, Beloved, arrives after a prolonged wait, promising a new level of honesty and zooming out to consider the lessons learned and how those experiences have shaped him.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Giveon’s sophomore album, Beloved, arrives after a prolonged wait, promising a new level of honesty and zooming out to consider the lessons learned and how those experiences have shaped him.
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Xscape were never the most choreographed or market-blitzed quartet, yet Off the Hook shows four singers willing to cede spotlight to one another for the sake of blend.
Anniversaries: Off the Hook by Xscape
Xscape were never the most choreographed or market-blitzed quartet, yet Off the Hook shows four singers willing to cede spotlight to one another for the sake of blend.
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July 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Xscape were never the most choreographed or market-blitzed quartet, yet Off the Hook shows four singers willing to cede spotlight to one another for the sake of blend.
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Swag marks Justin Bieber’s return after a four-year hiatus since becoming a Dad. From the title alone, it nods to his early “swag” era while incorporating more mature, introspective elements.
Album Review: Swag by Justin Bieber
Swag marks Justin Bieber’s return after a four-year hiatus since becoming a Dad. From the title alone, it nods to his early “swag” era while incorporating more mature, introspective elements.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Swag marks Justin Bieber’s return after a four-year hiatus since becoming a Dad. From the title alone, it nods to his early “swag” era while incorporating more mature, introspective elements.
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Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 11th, featuring Clipse, Giveon, Goo Goo Dolls, Craig David, and many others.
New Music Drops: July 11, 2025
Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 11th, featuring Clipse, Giveon, Goo Goo Dolls, Craig David, and many others.
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July 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Here’s your upcoming rundown of albums/singles releasing on July 11th, featuring Clipse, Giveon, Goo Goo Dolls, Craig David, and many others.
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Pusha remains relentless, Malice newly measured, and Let God Sort Em Out anchors not as a victory lap but as a living archive of choices, debts, and devotion.
Album Review: Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse
Pusha remains relentless, Malice newly measured, and Let God Sort Em Out anchors not as a victory lap but as a living archive of choices, debts, and devotion.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Pusha remains relentless, Malice newly measured, and Let God Sort Em Out anchors not as a victory lap but as a living archive of choices, debts, and devotion.
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With Kae Tempest, Smoke DZA, Ramirez, The Colleagues/October London, GRIMM Doza & KGM Steezus, La Reezy/PJ Morton, Olympia Vitalis, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
Wednesday Roundups #109: 17 Albums/EPs You Should Listen to In Your Spare Time
With Kae Tempest, Smoke DZA, Ramirez, The Colleagues/October London, GRIMM Doza & KGM Steezus, La Reezy/PJ Morton, Olympia Vitalis, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
www.shatterthestandards.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
With Kae Tempest, Smoke DZA, Ramirez, The Colleagues/October London, GRIMM Doza & KGM Steezus, La Reezy/PJ Morton, Olympia Vitalis, and others, hit play on these projects released last week.
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Tyrese doubled down on classic soul values, positioning Black Rose as both a personal swan song and a love letter to traditional R&B.
Anniversaries: Black Rose by Tyrese
Tyrese doubled down on classic soul values, positioning Black Rose as both a personal swan song and a love letter to traditional R&B.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Tyrese doubled down on classic soul values, positioning Black Rose as both a personal swan song and a love letter to traditional R&B.
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The Combs verdict reveals a system that still struggles to hold the powerful accountable, and a culture that still struggles to believe and protect those they harm. Read over at Blackpolitan.
What the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Verdict Reveals About Our Justice System
The Combs verdict reveals a system that still struggles to hold the powerful accountable, and a culture that still struggles to believe and protect those they harm.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Combs verdict reveals a system that still struggles to hold the powerful accountable, and a culture that still struggles to believe and protect those they harm. Read over at Blackpolitan.
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Big Boi’s left foot forward was a giant leap, and its funky footprint in hip-hop history is undeniable. It proved that the man who helped give us classics pushed the envelope even without his partner.
Anniversaries: Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty by Big Boi
Big Boi’s left foot forward was a giant leap, and its funky footprint in hip-hop history is undeniable. It proved that the man who helped give us classics pushed the envelope even without his partner.
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July 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Big Boi’s left foot forward was a giant leap, and its funky footprint in hip-hop history is undeniable. It proved that the man who helped give us classics pushed the envelope even without his partner.