(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Bobby Womack’s voice that hits you in the soul before you even realize what he’s saying. Maybe it’s the grit, maybe it’s the honesty—but whatever it is, it sticks with you. I grew up hearing his songs in the background—at family cookouts, during quiet car rides, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) NFL drafts are always suspense-filled. Family members, fans, and pundits wait with bated breath to learn where players land. Yet, as last weekend’s draft unfolded, a shocking story-within-a-story came into view. Shedeur Sanders, scion of pro football and baseball icon Deion Sanders, was widely projected to be selected in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As someone who has written about Michael Jackson before, I find myself continually drawn back into his music—not just the global hits we all know, but the ones that sit a little deeper in his discography. The ones that reveal the heart, the pain, the vulnerability, and the genius ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This marks the second time I’ve written in-depth about the legendary Smokey Robinson, and it’s a testament to his enduring artistry that there’s still so much more to explore. While the first article highlighted some of his most iconic and celebrated tracks, this follow-up takes a closer look at ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When I first wrote about James Brown, I thought I’d covered enough ground with the big hits—the songs everyone knows and loves. But not long after that article went live, I started hearing from readers who wanted more. “You forgot The Boss!” “What about Santa Claus Go Straight to ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Every now and then, an artist comes along who doesn’t just play music—they breathe life back into it. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is one of those rare talents. From the first time I heard his guitar sing, I knew the blues were in good hands. Rooted deeply in the fertile ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Robert Johnson’s music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Maybe it’s the rasp in his voice, the haunted slide of his guitar, or the way his lyrics sound like confessions whispered through time. For me, discovering Johnson was like finding the roots ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Few figures in American music loom as large as Muddy Waters. A transformative force in the evolution of modern blues, Waters bridged the acoustic traditions of the Mississippi Delta with the amplified energy of post-war Chicago. His work helped shape what we now recognize as Chicago blues—gritty, electric, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Buddy Guy that hits you right in the gut—the way he bends a string, the way his voice trembles with heartbreak, the way he pours a lifetime of joy and sorrow into every note. He’s not just a bluesman; he is the blues. It’s no wonder ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When it comes to modern R&B, there are few artists who can truly touch the heart the way Maxwell does. Since he first arrived on the scene in the mid-’90s, Maxwell has been in a class of his own — blending soul, jazz, funk, and vulnerability into music that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning of after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and after he toured St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile. His doctors had advised him to take two months of convalescence, but this ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes the best musical journeys start when you wander off the beaten path. This being my second time writing about Stevie Wonder, I can honestly say his music feels even more magical the deeper you go. Stevie has given the world a soundtrack for love, struggle, hope, and joy, ...