Madonna & Mirwais: An Impressive Instant. Chapter Two — American LifeMadonna’s eight studio album “Music,” released in August 2000, was a critical and commercial success, topping the charts in 23 countriesJun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021
Published inThe Violet Reality“There was a boy named Camille” — Exploring Prince’s Elusive Alter-EgoMuch of the literature written about Prince’s “Camille” alter-ego focuses on the character’s attributed gender or lack thereof. The…Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Madonna & Mirwais: An Impressive Instant. Chapter 1 — ‘Music’The 1998 release of the Ray Of Light album would be met with critical acclaim and commercial success, having been nominated for six GrammysAug 8, 20202Aug 8, 20202
Behind The Beat: Frank Ocean’s IvyIf there’s one word to encapsulate the illustrious career of Frank Ocean, it’s authenticity. A prolific songwriter, he’d pen tracksJun 27, 2020Jun 27, 2020
Behind The Beat: Britney Spears’ EverytimeBritney Spears will always be renowned as one of the defining artists of contemporary pop music. Taking the world by storm with her debutMay 30, 20201May 30, 20201
Behind The Beat: Mariah Carey’s Vision Of LoveOn the 15th of May 1990 Mariah Carey’s debut single Vision Of Love would burst onto the airwaves, becoming her first of an astounding 19May 14, 20201May 14, 20201
Published inThe Violet RealityConfluence: Prince’s Piano & A Microphone Tour And The Beautiful OnesAs the beginning of 2016 was approaching, Prince was in the midst of two unprecedented projects coinciding with significant change in his…Apr 21, 20201Apr 21, 20201
Mariah Carey’s Rainbow: 20th Anniversary CelebrationMariah Carey’s 1999 album entitled Rainbow would be somewhat of a concept album, as Carey would explore the emotional highs and lows of theNov 2, 2019Nov 2, 2019
George Michael: Creating Without PrejudiceBy October of 1987, George Michael was on the verge of releasing his first solo album, Faith. After conquering the charts in Britain and…Sep 28, 2019Sep 28, 2019
Savage Garden: Beyond The SinglesAustralian music act Savage Garden will always be revered as a commercial tour de force that launched Australian pop music to the…Aug 17, 2019Aug 17, 2019
Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards: Beyond The Hit-Maker.To say that accomplished musicians and production duo Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards were influential in shaping the sound of popular…Jun 22, 20191Jun 22, 20191
Mariah Carey: The Songwriter With A Music BoxMariah Carey is the true definition of an artist. Beyond the public perception of a diva and the tabloid fodder that comes with it, she is…May 11, 20192May 11, 20192
Michael Jackson’s HIStory: An Essay.Michael Jackson was quite simply one of the biggest celebrities of the 20th century, a distinction that brought with it endless coverage…Apr 13, 2019Apr 13, 2019
Published inThe Violet RealityLike A Prayer: 30th Anniversary CelebrationLike A Prayer is an album that proclaims self-expression and liberation, but also directly explores the struggle of holding such…Mar 2, 2019Mar 2, 2019
Baduizm: A Cultivation Of Wisdom Expressed Through MusicErykah Badu’s debut album Baduizm is a musical gospel according to its creator, an album immersed in human experienceFeb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
Dirty Computer: An Experience Immersed In Musical Activism.Dirty Computer is an album defined by the celebration of free expression for the marginalized and oppressed. It is a collective experience…Jan 17, 2019Jan 17, 2019
Published inThe Violet RealityScott McCullough: Prince’s Visionary DirectorScott McCullough has worked with many clients during his extensive career as a director and cinematographer, but few as iconic or revered…May 19, 2018May 19, 2018
