My posts will interchange between ‘Addressing the Problem’, where you can access my opinions on topical issues that I feel should be discussed, and ‘After Some Time’, where I write short essays on art (music, films, books, etc) at least a year after its release. So much discussion around art is about the instant reaction, and I think there should be a balance for the artists that are thinking about growth and longevity. Enjoy!
After Some Time: The House is Burning by Isaiah Rashad (10 mins)
With a cinematic opener and closer, Isaiah Rashad presents The House is Burning (THIB) as a horror movie where a haunted house is burning and releasing all the ghosts and memories that have been trapped inside. I know you guys are thinking I’m crazy but hear me out. Let’s start with the intro Darkseid. With…
After Some Time: Mr Morale and the Big Steppers by Kendrick Lamar (10 mins)
Kung-fu Kenny’s long anticipated return addresses how much he’s been tap-dancing around the trauma from his youth that’s leaked into every facet of his identity as a man. Hold your breath, we’re about to dive into some deep, heavy and murky waters. ‘I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime’ is the…
Hi, I am not an emotional dumping ground
How to be an emotionally intelligent friend without becoming a problem deposit site. (8mins) I watched part of an interview earlier this week between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin. The part of the conversation that I caught was centred around how in black relationships we should lie to our partners. In essence, Giovanni was arguing…
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