January is typically a slow month for new music releases; however, there were some albums that have been released recently that are worth checking out. Last month, with the help of a friend, I fell into the rabbit hole when I was introduced to an artist, Brent Faiyaz. His latest EP Lost was released back…
Music Mix: 19 lbs. Down – Rise & Grind
Initially, I created January’s music playlist, 19 lbs. Down, to help me through my workouts; however, I quickly discovered that my musical mood changes depending on the activity. After some thought, I decided to split my playlist into two parts: Rise and Grind.
Can Music Affect Your Health & Wellness?
Like it is for many Americans, the beginning of 2019 is about restarting my health journey and looking for ways to improve my overall health and wellness. Every year, I say to myself, “Trey, you’re going to go to the gym and eat better.” Usually by February, I haven’t seen the gym, and I’m sitting…
Ten Gifts for the Music Junkie in Your Life
Christmas Day is drawing near and most of us are online shopping or actually in line (like I am right now) to find the perfect gifts for those special people in our lives. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves in the position of not knowing what to get. As a music junkie myself, I would like…
Dope Aural: Holiday Edition
The Christmas holiday is upon us, and the smells of mistletoe and balsam are in the air. Over the next few weeks, if you are out and about shopping, you will encounter tons of holiday music everywhere you go. It’s time to get in all of your holiday grooves now before December 25th, when all of…
Music Mix: Mariah & Malbec Music
November’s music mix is inspired by music legend Mariah Carey‘s new release Caution, AND the fact that I always picture her with a glass of wine in her hand (NO SHADE). While I don’t necessarily consider myself a “Lamb”, I certainly recognize and respect greatness when I see and experience it. The Mariah & Malbec Music…
Dope Aural: Recent Reverb
Once upon a time, when physical CD’s were actually bought and sold, this would generally be the time of year when record companies began releasing new music leading into the holiday season. Like all other sectors of retail, the music industry understood that consumers would buy CD’s, vinyl and cassette tapes as holiday gifts or…
Music Mix: Pretty Wicked Things
Halloween is right around the block, and it’s time for festive costume parties, gross candy corn, and all things pumpkin spice. In honor of these American traditions, I decided to share a collection of Halloween-inspired tracks that will get you ready for adult trick-or-treatin’. October’s playlist, Pretty Wicked Things, includes a mix of old Halloween favorites like…
Who is Quincy Jones?
Last week, I was washing clothes and preparing for my vacation this week. My usual habit is to watch YouTube videos, listen to podcasts, or catch up on my Netflix shows while doing housework or packing. I came across Quincy, a documentary about the life of the legendary Quincy Jones. I was both captivated and…
Dope Aural: Fall Frequencies
The fall music season is officially here and is ready to take us anywhere the wind blows. New music releases have been landing steadily every Friday as we trek into the holiday season. Season 3 of Insecure recently concluded, but Issa Rae managed to leave us with a collection of dope music featured throughout the season of…