Playlist

The songs that I'm listening to.
22
Dec
a still image from the music video for Hallelujah, arranged by Mervyn Warren

Music Video Monday: Hallelujah!

A little deep dive into the 1992 music video for the Mervyn Warren arranged "Hallelujah!"
2 min read
16
Apr
song of the day: 300 dreams by after. lettering by alleanna harris.

Song of the Day: 300 Dreams by After

Don't forget all you dreamed and you've ever loved / will find you in the end, baby
1 min read
09
Apr
song of the day: suzette by nami. lettering by alleanna harris.

Song of the Day: Suzette by Nami Ondas

'cause you are, yes you are / the only one for me / baby, can't you see?
1 min read
17
Mar
Back on the Block by Quincy Jones. 1989. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Album Cover Monday: Back on the Block - Quincy Jones (1989)

Join me as I do a mini deep dive into the design of the cover of the 1989 Quincy Jones hit album, Back on the Block.
7 min read
08
Mar
Album by Jaheim, De La Soul, Curiosity Killed the Cat, and Fat Larry's Band

Sample Saturday: Ain't Leavin Without You

An R&B song from 2009 samples a hip-hop song from 1991... which samples a pop song from 1989... and a R&B/funk song from 1982...
2 min read
24
Feb
Black History Month: What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Black History Month: What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Learn about one of the greatest albums of the 20th century.
3 min read
16
Feb
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, illustration by Alleanna Harris

Black History Month: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Learn about one of the greatest producing duos in the history of music.
4 min read
03
Feb
The legendary bass player, James Jamerson. Illustrated by Alleanna Harris.

Black History Month: James Jamerson

Learn about one of the most influential bass players in music history.
3 min read