PinnedJamal J. WallaceinModern Music AnalysisYeat: The Art of TwizzyHow can someone make a new language about conspicuous consumption?Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023
PinnedJamal J. WallaceinILLUMINATIONLiving a Fantasy In The CityAll over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is constant pressure to make people feel that they are…Aug 26, 2023Aug 26, 2023
Jamal J. WallaceinModern Music AnalysisThe Cadence of VeezeFor the past few weeks, I’ve been encapsulated by the sound of Veeze. His voice is hazy and cloudy, but it’s hip and nonchalant. His flow…Jun 14Jun 14
Jamal J. WallaceinModern Music AnalysisLyrical Rap.Lyrical miracle, I’m a spiritual individual. Get lifted, did you listen? I’m gifted — this is real rap that boom bap. Who’s that?Feb 242Feb 242
Jamal J. WallaceinILLUMINATIONHumans Are Animals In CivilizationWhat we call our civilization is largely responsible for our misery and that we would be much happier if we gave it up and returned to…Jul 14, 20231Jul 14, 20231
Jamal J. WallaceinModern Music AnalysisIce Spice: The Art of SeductionHow can one be a weapon and not wield it physically for the pedlar principle?Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
Jamal J. WallaceinILLUMINATIONThe Case Against the Black American Sexual RevolutionI’m grateful for the ability to control my reproductive cycle and make my own money. But that freedom has come at a price. The dark side…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Jamal J. WallaceinILLUMINATIONAI Makes Us HumanA mirror we created now faces us.May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Jamal J. WallaceSo-Called Rap Music“I have often been utterly astonished, since I came to the north, to find people who could speak of the singing, among slaves, as evidence…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023