Paul K. Barnes

Published in The Renaissance Project

·Aug 1

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 101 — Beyonce dropped

Yes, we care too. — What’s good y’all? We’re a hip-hop publication but if you don’t know Beyonce dropped her album Friday you probably don’t go on the internet at all and that’s okay. TL;dr — Wiz Khalifa dropped an album, Nav has returned with a single and Ye is up to something else. ANNOUNCEMENTS …

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 101 — Beyonce dropped

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·Jul 25

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 100— A Milestone

We made it. — What’s good y’all? This is officially the 100th newsletter here on The Renaissance Project. I didn’t write every single one but I think writing 97 or so of them is still commendable. I hope you’ve enjoyed them. TL;dr — Joey finally dropped the album, Meg and Future are dropping a…

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 100— A Milestone

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·Jul 20

Surf Rock: The Genre I Learned I Loved

I’m sure many of us know (and may have memorized) the opening scene + credits of Pulp Fiction. However, the song that plays on the first portion of the credits is likely more recognizable once you hear it than seeing what the name actually is. It’s “Misorilu” by The Deftones…

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·Jul 18

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 99— One Away from a Milestone

What’s good y’all? We’re halfway through July which for all my PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium players means we get our first full addition of new games tomorrow. If you like Assassin’s Creed games…you’ve got a lot to look forward to. TL;dr — Ye did something everyone expected him to…

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 99— One Away from a Milestone

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·Jul 11

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 98— Frank’s Back

And he brought music with him. — What’s good y’all? Summer is still in full force but some areas were rain deprived for a while…that changed this weekend for sure. TL;dr — Frank Ocean has returned again, Chris Brown is giving us too many songs again and Kid Cudi is cementing his legacy up to this point. …

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 98— Frank’s Back

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·Jul 6

If I Could Only Take 8 Songs with Me to a Desert Island: Rap Edition

Several of you probably read my previous attempt at this challenge over at Plethora of Pop. As I said, I wanted to do it twice to separate my rap choices from my other choices. This made the challenge a little easier for me thankfully. Just like with the other one…

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If I Could Only Take 8 Songs with Me to a Desert Island…: Rap Edition

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·Jul 4

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 97— It’s Amerikkka Day

Do you celebrate it? — What’s good y’all? You may have been at a cookout this weekend or headed to one today. There’s nothing with enjoying food, family and friends but don’t forget the things this country has done to “it’s people”. TL;dr —NPR’s Tiny Desk concert is back in “studio” and Joey Bada$$ gave…

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 97— It’s Amerikkka Day

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·Jun 27

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 96— America Takes Another L.

You know why. — What’s good y’all? We’ve reached the end of June and the heat has been high but we will make it through. Last week our country’s “leaders” made another asinine decision and it’s not only frustrating but honestly scary especially considering what they could do going forward. TL;dr —Several artists are…

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 96— America Takes Another L.

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·Jun 20

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 95: XXL Freshman 2022

The yearly discourse has begun. — What’s good y’all? First things first: Happy Juneteenth weekend. Hope yours went well and you’re off today as well. Three things in the music world signify it’s officially summer: The XXL Freshman Class, the BET Awards and summer anthems. …

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 95: XXL Freshman 2022

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·Jun 13

The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 94—Cash In Cash Out

Cash In Cash Out, Cash In Cash Out — What’s good y’all? If you haven’t had any water today yet — drink some. If you already have — drink some more. TL;dr — We got a TON of new singles, we got a real look at Kid Cudi’s new Netflix show and we could be getting some documentary type…

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The Renaissance Rundown: Heat 94—Cash In Cash Out