Music is inherently subjective. Not only do opinions vary across genres, but they also vary across generations. I'm taking an opinionated stance here, but to my…

Genesis's Land of Confusion is such a different song than any other song in their catalog. It has a dance beat, industrial feel, and even leaning toward metal with a new wave rhythm. Phil Collins is one of the greatest…

Here at Laveda Jones Productions, we take our intellectual property preservation seriously.  Being IT centric as well as being a social media company and a music production company, we deal with many assets, from source code that drives our systems…

Few bands have had as much influence on modern rock music as Pink Floyd. Known for groundbreaking albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall, Pink Floyd…

From Packed Dance Floors to Polished Nightlife: What Happened to Phoenix’s Club Scene?

If you spent nights out in Phoenix, Tempe, or Scottsdale between the 1990s and around 2010, you probably remember something that feels almost extinct today: true nightclubs…

This whole thing is not adding up

The internet is once again doing what it does best—and worst: compressing a messy, real-world moment into a viral narrative that may or may not match reality.

The latest example involves Kid Cudi…

The Flying Fish Fable: How Trump’s “Civil Unrest” Narrative Went Off the Rails in Memphis

My family is very familiar with this area.  I played on Beale Street and my brother went to Booker T. Washington around the corner of…

Featuring 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Lamar

Whenever a mainstream artist that has a stake in woke politics steps onto center stage, people pay attention. For many, the most coveted and scrutinized stage of all is one reserved for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Why…

The Impact of Karma on East Coast Rap Associates of Bad Boy Records: A Case Study of Duane "Keffe D" Davis and the Arrest of Diddy

Part 1: Introduction There is a significant amount of karma raining down…

The Impact of Taylor Swift's Endorsement on the 2024 Presidential Election

A popular narrative held by the media is that celebrities have the unique ability to influence public opinion and voting behavior. This is particularly true regarding political…

Analysis of the Country Music Awards Nominations: Beyoncé's Snub and Morgan Wallen's Controversial Recognition

This morning, the nominations for the upcoming Country Music Awards were announced by Mickey Guyton, a Black country artist, and professional wrestler Xavier Woods.…

The Resurgence of Conscious Rap: Kendrick Lamar Headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

The resurgence of conscious rap before Kendrick Lamar is announced as the Super Bowl headliner in 2025, I want to make sure we have…

The Demonization of 'Woke' Culture: An Analysis of MAGA's Campaign and Misrepresentation of Left-Leaning Individuals

In the 21st century, "woke" culture has been the subject of much controversy. Some decry it as political correctness gone too far, while…

Jasmine Crockett termed the catch phrase "Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body" on the House Floor.  I reached out to her office to let her know I was releasing a rap song in her honor 2 days after she uttered…

Loved this dude since N.E.R.D. You can't be me, I'mma rock star!

I am a music producer. I will give you a good perspective on hip-hop and rap and why this is a style (won’t even call it music) that I have learned to “love”. Music is always subjective. I hated country…

Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is an initiative led by the Heritage Foundation, aimed at preparing for a potential Republican administration in 2025. The project is designed to consolidate conservative policies and personnel to ensure a…

The Origins of Diss Tracks and Beef Between Kendrick Lamar and Drake: A Potential Downfall of EDM

Moreover, both hip-hop and EDM are about escaping - whether into the music or into the rhythm - in order to…

The Execution of George Stinney.  

Don't judge me, but I love Queensryche.

Also love Living Colour.  Yep 80's metal head even though I'm not white.  This band was underrated and didn't click with audiences like they should have.  Sure you understand why.  Successful nonetheless.

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