Episodes
In this episode, I discuss the music of Black gay pride.
Published 03/23/24
Published 03/23/24
In this episode, I read my 1998 review of Aretha Franklin's A Rose Is A Rose.
Published 03/17/24
I reflect on my first music review and what it's meant for my life.
Published 03/10/24
James Baldwin, Phyllis Hyman, Sylvester, Larry Levan, Cissy Houston, her daughter Whitney, Luther Vandross, Labelle -- you likely know most of these names, but you might not be familiar with singer Marc Sadane or Sir Dane, as he is also known. Throughout his extraordinary life & career, he's crossed paths with all these folks and has the stories to tell. I am so honored to be able to share my conversation with him. This is history, y'all.
Mr. Sadane also features in my recent HITS...
Published 06/19/22
In this episode, I talk with musician/writer Tim Dillinger about his essay "Remembrance: Teena Marie." (https://soulmusic.com/perspectives-teena-marie-remembrance/). Here's a playlist of the songs we discuss during our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/18teHvU0MdgEjlCojTCQrk?si=3eb3b26a4ff04fb5.
Other links:
Tim's article "New Time Religion: The Holy Ghost Falls Down in the Club, Reclaiming Tramaine Hawkins’ Mainstreamed Gospel:"...
Published 04/17/22
In this Black Music Month special episode, I reflect upon my review of Aretha Franklin's 1998 album A Rose Is Still A Rose. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Thanks!
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Published 06/01/21
Craig talks about his favorite Christmas music. Includes a 2001 interview with Beyoncé about Destiny's Child's 8 Days of Christmas.
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Published 12/23/19
There was a glitch and this didn’t publish in August. Hope you still enjoy.: The 1619 Project & Mary J. Blige's August trilogy (Mary, No More Drama, Love & Life)
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Published 11/09/19
My review of Prince's memoir The Beautiful Ones
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Published 11/09/19
Check out this interview I did with Lauryn Hill in 1998 during the heyday of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
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Published 10/21/19
My review of On Time: A Princely Life in Funk by Morris Day, lead singer of The Time. I also discuss how nostalgic reissues are killing new music.
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Published 10/14/19
My thoughts on Depression Awareness Month, The 4th Anniversary of Janet Jackson's Unbreakable, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Saeed Jones' memoir How We Fight For Our Lives, & a hot black, gay rap song by DeShawn Duron
Correction: I meant the first episode of Drag Race, not the first season
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Published 10/05/19
My Guide To Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Remixes
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Published 09/21/19
Craig discusses the new Hustlers movie (NO SPOILERS), Rick Ross' memoir HURRICANES, and Janet Jackson's decision not to release any new music for the foreseeable future.
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Published 09/12/19
Delayed by punk-ass Dorian, here's my look back at Mary J. Blige's MARY album (with interview clips)
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Published 09/06/19
MTV VMA After Show; On Missy Elliott, Normani, Shawn Mendes, & More
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Published 08/27/19
A review of Missy Elliott's Iconography & the importance of 1619
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Published 08/23/19
My thoughts on the Luther Vandross convo in Pose's "Life's A Beach" episode & Flame Monroe's show-stopping performance on Tiffany Haddish's "They Ready."
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Published 08/16/19
Thoughts on the passing of Toni Morrison, "The Amazing Nina Simone" documentary, and Mary J. Blige's new single "Know."
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Published 08/11/19
Craig talks about seeing Solange's movie When I Get Home at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami and reviews Sherman's Showcase on IFC.
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Published 08/02/19
Craig imagines what Tom Holland's Janet Jackson playlist might be and reviews Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood" and Ladee Hubbard's "The Talented Ribkins."
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Published 07/27/19
My reviews of The Lion King and Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift.
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Published 07/19/19
An appreciation of Jody Watley's contributions to the queer community.
Correction: Jermaine Stewart's "Set Me Free" was released in 1992, not 1982. I knew better, but my bad.
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Published 07/17/19
Craig clarifies his Whitney Houston comments from the last episode & reviews Spiderman: Far From Home & The Bobby DeBarge Story
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Published 07/05/19
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