I’m Sorry, “Can’t Let Her Get Away”: You’re UnderratedTo commemorate #15YearsWithoutMichaelJackson and #WorldVitiligoDay, we revisit one of his most underrated gems from the 1990s.Jun 25, 202462Jun 25, 202462
Prince’s Journey from ‘The Black Album’ to ‘Lovesexy’ (Part 2 of 2)If you want someone to know the truth, tell them. If you want someone to love the truth, tell them a story.May 8, 202335May 8, 202335
Prince’s Journey from ‘The Black Album’ to ‘Lovesexy’ (Part 1 of 2)If you want someone to know the truth, tell them. If you want someone to love the truth, tell them a story.May 1, 2023361May 1, 2023361
When You Feel Like Quitting, Think About Why You StartedThree years ago, I stopped praying. Completely.Apr 23, 20236Apr 23, 20236
YHWH: His Breath in Our LungsGod’s name sounds like breathing: YH (inhale), WH (exhale).Apr 8, 20232898Apr 8, 20232898
‘Invincible’: The Michael Jackson Story‘Invincible’ wasn’t the comeback story that fans imagined. But Michael believed what he made would “see the light of day.” He was right.Jan 25, 2023741Jan 25, 2023741
“Is It Scary”: How Michael Jackson Thrives on Your Hate #BOTDF25Ever notice how the more people hate on him, the stronger his music got?May 9, 2022712May 9, 2022712
Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ Turns 30: Engaging Pop Culture Without Losing the GospelIt’s one thing to sell millions of records. It’s another to have a Biblical worldview. But what happens when both things are true?Nov 21, 20211392Nov 21, 20211392
#MJ50 Michael Jackson’s Decades ChallengeThis week in music history: Motown Records released Michael Jackson’s first solo single “Got to Be There” in 1971. Five decades later, we…Oct 4, 202161Oct 4, 202161
Remixing Vulture’s List of Michael Jackson SongsI didn’t agree with their odd rankings or ignorant commentary. But I did agree with *most* of the songs that made their Top 50.Jul 1, 2021782Jul 1, 2021782
Revisiting Prince’s ‘Batman’ (1989) | Retrospective TributeThree decades have passed, and Batman’s legacy is still somewhat unsettled. Matt Thorne, Anil Dash, Jay Gabler, and Prince’s Friend…Apr 21, 202121Apr 21, 202121
Defending Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’: A Labor of LoveOf all the hot takes I’ve seen on Twitter, nothing prepared me for this one. I didn’t think someone could contradict themselves this much…Feb 15, 20211652Feb 15, 20211652
Essential Prince: “If I Was Your Girlfriend”Only a handful of songs in Prince’s legendary catalog give “When Doves Cry” a run for its money. “Purple Rain” is one, as is “Sometimes It…Oct 14, 2020731Oct 14, 2020731
I’m Sorry, “Another Part of Me”: You’re UnderratedIs it possible for a Michael Jackson song that appeared in a ’80s Disney film and a Diamond-certified pop album to be underrated?Sep 17, 20201192Sep 17, 20201192
Published inThe Violet Reality‘Smooth Criminal’ Is Michael Jackson’s Best Short Film, Even If ‘Thriller’ Is the G.O.A.T.Yes, you read that right. There’s a difference between “greatest” and “best.”Aug 29, 20202353Aug 29, 20202353
