(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Alicia Keys that just sticks with you. Maybe it’s the way she blends soulful vocals with heartfelt lyrics, or how she sits at a piano and makes it feel like she’s speaking directly to you. From the first time I heard “Fallin’” on the radio, I ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the artists who have truly moved me—who’ve stopped me mid-task, mid-thought, mid-life—Tracy Chapman is always at the top of that list. Her voice is like a soft wind that somehow knocks the air out of you. Her lyrics don’t scream; they whisper truths you’ve tried ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever cranked up a guitar-driven rock song and felt that electric jolt of rhythm pulse through your body—chances are, you’ve got Chuck Berry to thank. As a guitarist, songwriter, and flat-out pioneer of rock and roll, Chuck Berry didn’t just make music; he laid the foundation for ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Writing about James Cleveland again feels like revisiting an old friend—someone whose voice once echoed through the walls of my childhood home or the church pews on a quiet Sunday morning. While my first piece highlighted his more recognized work, this time I wanted to dig a little deeper—into ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Saturday afternoon turned deadly in the heart of downtown Memphis as Texas rapper Sauce Walka and his artist Sayso P were reportedly shot outside the Westin Hotel. The sunny afternoon took a dark turn as gunfire erupted near one of the city’s busiest areas, leaving Sayso P dead on ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Let’s be real—there’s no one quite like Erykah Badu. From the moment she floated onto the scene in the late ’90s with her headwraps, incense-swirling vibes, and unmistakable voice, she’s been a force in music and culture. But Erykah Badu isn’t just about aesthetics or trends—she’s a truth-teller, a ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the annals of boxing history, few names resonate with the gravitas and awe that George Foreman’s does. Known for his thunderous power, unyielding spirit, and one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history, Foreman transcended the ring to become a cultural icon. On [insert date of death], ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Every time I listen to Aaliyah, it feels like I’m reconnecting with a part of myself—like flipping through an old diary or finding an old photo that still makes you smile. Her voice was never about overpowering the beat—it was about blending with it, dancing around it, and making ...