(ThyBlackMan.com) Sub-genres are hard to define because they usually appear organically, derived by the fans of the music. They are nuanced in subtle ways that make a big difference to the insiders. To the uninitiated, the manifestation of a sub-genre can pose a good question, “what’s the difference?” Instead of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I despise politicians!! They are normally rich ,self-absorbed jerks with no connection to the people the serve. With the only interaction between the two being when they solicit their constituents for votes, only later to slither back in the pocket of big business and big media to do their ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The hot phrase today constantly reminds us that the “struggle is real”. Most perceive life as a vicious cycle of trials, tribulations and hardships. We look at others who we perceive to have more material possessions than us and wonder what’s so special about them. We wonder why are ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This is just a quick note I wanted to share from my spirit, nothing long, drawn out or formal. As the world talks about rape allegations and what to believe, I reflected on a story about a very, very good friend of mine. Back in college, he slept with ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Nicki Minaj, aka Onika Tanya Maraj, disappoints me.  As a fan of quality hip-hop, I immediately concluded that Nicki Minaj is every bit as talented as her male counterparts.  Her flow is smooth, creative and powerful, and she could easily make hit records and perform battle rap at the highest ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As ugly allegations continue to surface about comedian Bill Cosby, I choose not to see things in absolutes.  I refuse to stop giving him credit for providing wonderful lessons for kids on the show “Fat Albert.”  I’ve never been one to believe that a celebrity can do no wrong, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Division is defined as the separation of something into two or more parts; another term we all come to know as DIVIDED. In order to divide, we must first create doubt which most define as distrust. Division is one if not the most powerful unseen poisons we as a country ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s late Wednesday night as I’m writing this. Something politically courageous is brewing. By the time you’re reading this, something huge and historic will have already happened on the long-stagnant issue of immigration reform here in America. President Obama has decided that there’s no time like the present. He’s ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Kudos black women! Pat yourselves on the back. Welcome back black woman! You shut down hundreds of Asian businesses across America and I’m loving it… loving it… loving it…loving it! When I first told you about the Asians taking truckloads of money out of the black community you immediately ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let’s be clear:  There are millions of black people who’ve been taught to believe that they are n*ggers.  If you don’t believe me, just listen to the radio and count the number of times you hear I’m a n*gga in Paris.”   Of course statements like “I’m a thug ...