Essays + Criticism
A critical assessment of Burna Boy’s I Told Them for New York Magazine
Ruminating on the implications of Kendrick Lamar’s “Reincarnated” track from GNX for GQ
Thoughts on how Bob Marley was depicted in his One Love biopic for New York Magazine
On the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef for GQ
An appreciation of Project Pat’s music and impact for GQ
A review of Gil Scott-Heron Pieces of a Man (1971) for Pitchfork’s Sunday Review
A review of Linda Martell’s Color Me Country (1970) for Pitchfork’s Sunday Review
A review of Hugh Mundell’s Africa Must Be Free by 1983 (1978) for Pitchfork’s Sunday Review
Soul of the City for Baltimore Magazine
Thoughts about the Charm City Kings film in the Washington Post
Thoughts on the Black Panther soundtrack for Noisey/VICE
A Farewell to Baltimore underground music venue The Crown for The Baltimore Banner
Profiles
Tierra Whack Takes Her Mask Off for New York Magazine
Lionel Boyce Is The Bear’s Secret Sauce for New York Magazine
Kelela cover story for True Laurels
The Age of Thee Stallion for The FADER
Rema, prepared for takeoff for The FADER
The Gospel of Yg Teck for True Laurels
In Pursuit of Popcaan for Noisey/VICE
Glorilla Means Business for New York Magazine
Andre DeShields: A Pristine Dream for Baltimore Magazine
Stavros Halkias Can Tell When You’re Lying for GQ
How a Dirty Baltimore Cop’s Vendetta Derailed a Promising Rapper’s Career for Noisey/VICE