‘We Are the Drums’: Raphael Saadiq on 'Sinners,' D’Angelo, and Letting the Blues Find Him

With an Academy Award for Best Original Song hanging in the balance, the Grammy Award-winning musician has plenty to talk about—and even more to be…

Feb 23 • Jay Connor

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A Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Al B. Sure or Luenell in Your Life

Because if you're gonna take one in the chest, it might as well be from Cupid.

Feb 9 • Jay Connor

So What's Grammy Week Like? I'm Glad You Asked

In the immortal words of poet laureate Cam Parsons, 'May the RSVPs be in your favor.'

Feb 2 • Jay Connor

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January 2026

The Apology Wasn’t for Me

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Jan 26 • Jay Connor

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December 2025

A Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide for the Serial Procrastinator (Yes, I'm Pointing at You)

I'm just here to help.

Dec 18, 2025 • Jay Connor

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October 2025

Country Music Isn't My Ministry—But Shaboozey's Amazon Music Live Performance Took Me to Church

After 11 excruciating months, Amazon Music Live is back outside.

Oct 24, 2025 • Jay Connor

September 2025

I Got My Entire Life at The Hollywood Bowl's 'Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute'

Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Chanté Moore, and Alex Isley were just some of the big names who pulled up to honor the late singer's legacy.

Sep 25, 2025 • Jay Connor

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'Him’ Fumbles In the End Zone—Badly

This Jordan Peele-produced catastrophe is the most disappointing movie of the year.

Sep 22, 2025 • Jay Connor

Enough Is Enough. I’m Officially Good on Jay Electronica

Hit the eject button and get me off this bus IMMEDIATELY.

Sep 20, 2025 • Jay Connor

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From the Vault: Black Men Will Be the Difference This Election Cycle

An exclusive interview with Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright.

Sep 9, 2025 • Jay Connor

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The Department of Justice Finally Acts on Gun Control and All It Took Was Transphobia

Look, Mom! MAGA is MAGAing again.

Sep 5, 2025 • Jay Connor

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In 'The Long Walk,' the Scenic Route Is the Only Way Forward

Stephen King's latest film adaptation just might be his best ever.

Sep 3, 2025 • Jay Connor

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