Personal Essay
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The Difficulty of Listening to Free Nationals’ “Time” Featuring Mac Miller
Where Mac Miller’s music brings me comfort, peace, and fresh perspective, “Time” just hurt my heart.
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Latin Trap Keeps My Dad Young
My surly, Russian immigrant father: Bad Bunny super-fan.
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Do Albums Still Possess the Power to Change Our Lives?
“At 27, I’m no longer encountering new music that moves me the way it once did.”
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It Isn’t Too Late to Become a Nipsey Hussle Fan
I regret not being a part of the original ride, but I’m here to help ensure his legacy is eternal.
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I’m Not Religious, But I Believe In Hip-Hop
How hip-hop music fosters family.
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I Went to Nipsey Hussle’s Memorial
There was a eulogy in some shape or form everywhere you turned.
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My Parents Love The Internet
Something amazing happened: we were hearing each other.
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After Devastating Loss, Saba Taught Me How to Immortalize Pain
In 2017, I lost one of my closest friends.
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Why Dominic Fike Makes Me Happy
Everything moves so quickly, you have to have a take. Here’s mine: Dominic Fike brings me unquestionable joy.
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My Weekend Alone with Dave’s ‘Psychodrama’
‘Psychodrama’ is a collected tome, weighty and secure in the hand.
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Another Letter to Mac Miller
Few things feel as natural as our communion.
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I’ve Been Sleeping on Future, I Apologize
Admitting you’re an imperfect music listener isn’t easy.