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ALBUM REVIEWS
Dave Zup & Joey Aich
DUO
HIP-HOP
Reviewed By: Jewels Alexandria​
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​Joey Aich is a frequent visitor here at The Juke Joint but joining us this time, he has brought along a friend. January of this year, Joey Aich and Dave Zup released a joint project titled, Duo. A vivid hip hop album that explores the desires of stardom, respect, hard work and the thin line between friendships and acquaintances.
ARTICLES
Uplifting Black Love and Beauty: A Tribute To Positive R&B Narratives
Written: Jewels Alexandria
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In recent years, uplifting representations of Black love and beauty seem to have become rare in mainstream music. Our current music landscape—especially in R&B and Hip Hop—often highlights fleeting encounters, weekend flings, being “flewed out,” and “sneaky links.” While there’s certainly space for such expressions, and they may reflect some realities, there’s a noticeable scarcity of songs celebrating healthy, passionate love that lasts a lifetime.
The Most Overlooked Song on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX
Written By: Jewels Alexandria
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There is one song I want to highlight from Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, GNX—a track I feel has been completely overlooked and doesn’t receive nearly the praise it deserves. Personally, I believe it’s the best song on the album.