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Author of Lyrical Luminary: Essay series analyzing the artistry of legendary and unappreciated MCs in the history of Hip Hop.

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Video Oct 6 2021

Ranking The Source’s 5-mic Albums Based On Billboard R&B Chart Performance | Golden Age Era 1986-93

Hip Hop’s Golden Age Era produced some of rap’s greatest albums. In fact, more albums (25) released during the Golden Age Era received The Source Magazine’s highly coveted 5-mic rating than in any other period in the culture’s history. With that said, how well did these albums chart on Billboard? Join us at Soulful Charts […]
Essay Nov 30 2020

There’s Only One True God – Why Rakim Is Hip Hop’s Most Cherished Gift

Lyrical Luminary is an essay series analyzing the artistry of legendary and underappreciated MCs in the history of Hip Hop. What does it mean to be exceptional? Well, the Cambridge Dictionary defines the adjective this way: much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, and quality. Every Lyrical Luminary is exceptional in some way, but Rakim fully embodies the attribute — […]
Essay Nov 4 2020

Wise Words Of The Teacha – The Hardcore Consciousness Of KRS-One

Lyrical Luminary is an essay series analyzing the artistry of legendary and underappreciated MCs in the history of Hip Hop. KRS-One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone) was one of the biggest names on Hip Hop’s marquee during the culture’s golden age. His impeccable emceeing has made an impact on artists and fans from all over […]
Essay Oct 26 2020

The Wrath Of Kane – Brooklyn’s Finest During Hip Hop’s Golden Age

Lyrical Luminary is an essay series analyzing the artistry of legendary and underappreciated MCs in the history of Hip Hop. The Golden Age Era arguably produced more high-caliber MCs than any other era in Hip Hop history. With that said; there are levels to emceeing and while it seems like there’s a multitude of great MCs […]