Even at Motown, Wright was still writing poems waiting for the chance to be herself. She shared some of her poetry with Wonder, something that signaled a real change in their relationship, she toldSoul."My poetry is something very private. And when I share it with someone that means they...
two years after the release ofRevival. Eminem executive produced the 13-track album with his longtime collaborator,Dr. Dre, and worked many other prolific producers, includingFred Ball,Boi-1da,Illadaproducer,Ronny J,Tay Keith,Mike WiLL Made It,Jeremy Miller,S1,Tim SubyandJahaan Sweet.Joyner Lu...
it’s clear that he put his foot in it. But in terms of effort, the cover, which is just five fire emojis on a black backdrop, is a different story in the eyes of fans.
Bopping heavily along, “Into the Fire” will burn if you let it. Then the drums of “Living Wreck” fade in, with a incredibly deep natural echo that you feel in the bones. The snare sound rings sharp. “Living Wreck” was actually one of the first tracks taped, and just listen to...
It was you that chose your due, You built a maze you can’t get through. I tried to help you all I can, Now I can’t do nuttin’ for you, man! Flavor Flav, “Can’t Do Nuttin’ For Ya Man,” from Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet, 1990 1990, fear of a black plane...
Much good ___ accompanied me after I left my wallet behind on that trip back from Hainan-including the goodness and generosity of others. My world was righted and made more ___ not just by being reunited with my wallet, but by the ___ acts of others. As Marianne Williamson wrote, ...
It's always lyrics. Nothing usually starts out as a song, but as a poem. I'm always trying to write the most beautiful parts of someone from my perspective. Everyone must sing along to the song when you perform it live. Can you describe what it was like the first time that happen...
Breakdancing has been a huge part of hip-hop culture for many, many years — and it’s long overdue to be recognized on a global scale like the Olympics. What are your thoughts about seeing this movement that you started getting this kind of recognition?
In 2013, there was a photo of André in the lab with producer Mike Will Made-It, and BET exec Stephen Hill tweeted that the OutKast member told Stephen to his face that an André 3000 album was dropping an album in early 2014. Unfortunately, reports of that release window were cooled of...
Stephen Stills and Mike Campbell later join for “For What It’s Worth” before the grand finale — and addition — of Graham Nash for “Teach Your Children.” As Nash said: “Whenever LA gets into trouble, the musicians are right there — and I’m proud to be one of them.” P!nk...