Maaaaaaannn hold up! Two of my best friends from Texas are coming to visit me in NY tomorrow and I’m so CRUNK, mane! In celebration, I’m bumping some good ole’ (albeit ignorant as hell) TX hip-hop——-I’m talking about that Swishahouse, “f” action, screwed and chopped ish. That Paul Wall, UGK, Slim [...]
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Insomniac Theater: Texas Style
Posted in Celebration, Insomniac Theater on March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Insomniac Theater: ‘Honey’ by Mariah Carey
Posted in Insomniac Theater on March 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I can recall the exact moment that my pre-teen love affair with Mariah Carey began: at the 20 second mark of this video.
This is hands down my favorite video by Mariah. I love everything about this joint—-the concept, the simple choreography, the vocal runs, the characteristically 90s tomfoolery by the Bad [...]
The Vanity Fair Oscar Party On Your Coffee Table
Posted in Celebration, Influence, Insomniac Theater, Inspiration on February 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I love books. They are on of my biggest passions and are my biggest extravagance. Even though I work around books all day long, I can still go into a Barnes and Noble and get lost for hours, just roaming the shelves. I am amassing quite a collection of all types of books, and my [...]
Insomniac Theater: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Posted in Insomniac Theater on February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I remember the first time I heard this song. I was in the 3rd grade and was at a classmate’s birthday party at a roller rink. The normal light pop/R&B roller rink songs had been playing, so when “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana started blaring out of the speakers, it [...]
Insomniac Theater: Steven Lopez
Posted in Insomniac Theater on February 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Artist: Steven Lopez
Series: After Midnight
Title: India Arie–Strength, Courage, and Wisdom
For more of Steven’s work visit www.ikeepmoving.com
—Travers
Insomniac Theater: Janelle Monae
Posted in Insomniac Theater, Inspiration on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
About a year ago, I had the opportunity to meet and work with Janelle Monae and her fellow Wondaland Arts Society members Deep Cotton for an event at Morehouse. I had gotten in to Janelle’s music before then, but after witnessing her graciousness and talent first hand, I was immediately a [...]
Insomniac Theater: Jon B
Posted in Insomniac Theater on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Jon B = The Most Slept-On R&B Artist EVER.
One-hit-wonder? Maybe. But you can’t deny his vocal talent…or the fact that over a decade after it’s release, you’re still gettin’ it in to this song.
Enjoy,
–TJ
The Home of the Brave
Posted in Celebration, Insomniac Theater on February 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What a triumphant way to step back on to the scene. If you didn’t see Jennifer Hudson perform the National Anthem tonight, you missed something spectacular. The National Anthem is normally just that—-a song for all Americans. But JHud’s performance tonight was as much a personal victory for her as it [...]
Insomniac Theater: “You’ve Got Me Twisted Over You”
Posted in Insomniac Theater on January 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Artist: Keith Sweat featuring Kut Klose Song: Twisted
Sure, the video is a little melodramatic and unrealistic, but I dare you to sit through this whole song without nodding your head once. And I don’t mean “Sunday morning trying to encourage the soloist who has no business being anywhere [...]
