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'Sunflower'
At the end of the 1960s The Beach Boys popularity was at its lowest ebb. Looking to move on from their dated image as they left their original label Capitol Records after the release of their final single on the label the aptly titled "Breakaway" composed by Brian Wilson with his father Murry.
By Sean Callaghan7 days ago in Beat
The Storytellers of Kurdistan’s Capital
Kurdistan’s capital, Erbil, is a city of contradictions. Its streets, ancient yet bustling with modern life, carry stories older than the stones of the Citadel itself. Among its residents are a unique group of people: the storytellers, those who have witnessed upheaval, survival, and the relentless flow of history, and yet continue to speak in voices that resonate far beyond words.
By Irshad Abbasi 7 days ago in Beat
Prentiss Banks on Mentorship, Accountability, and Guiding the Next Generation
Purpose can emerge from the most unexpected places. For Prentiss Banks, decades spent behind prison walls have become the foundation for a powerful mission centered on mentorship, youth development, and community awareness. Banks has spent more than thirty years reflecting on the decisions that changed his life and the lessons he believes young people should hear before it is too late.
By Tammy Reese8 days ago in Beat
“I Got Blacker”: Jack Harlow’s Statement We Need to Talk About by NWO Sparrow
Jack Harlow “Got Blacker” and Still Didn’t Leave Hip-Hop Behind by NWO Sparrow Jack Harlow said it himself on the Times Popcast this week: “I got blacker.” He was talking about his new R&B-leaning album Monica, and how he approaches music that’s traditionally rooted in Black culture. I get what he was trying to say, even if the phrasing landed awkwardly. I know he didn’t mean to minimize anyone’s experience or make it sound like he can claim some kind of cultural badge. Still, the words themselves were striking, bold enough to make you pause.
By NWO SPARROW8 days ago in Beat
Jack Harlow Thinks His Music “Got Blacker” After He Recorded An R&B Album
If August Wilson were still alive, he’d probably say Jack Harlow was pretending. His new neo-soul album Monica is a departure from another black incarnation, hip hop from which he spawned a career.
By Skyler Saunders9 days ago in Beat
