GMDE: May 2025, Side B
Good Music Don’t Expire (GMDE) is a series revisiting albums that shaped my music taste and still resonate—musically, emotionally, personally.
16 Summer Essentials That’ll Make Hot Days Easier to Handle
From blackout curtains to fruit infusers, these summer must-haves will help you beat the heat and stay sane.
27 Profitable Business Ideas To Strengthen Your Neighborhood
Invest in your neighborhood with time-tested and profitable small business ideas that create essential jobs, uplift youth, and strengthen community bonds.
5 Songs I Didn’t Know Were Cover Songs
Revealing the unexpected discoveries behind songs I thought I knew—highlighting iconic cover songs and the originals that inspired them.
The Isley Brothers: Seven Decades of Sound, Style, and Staying Power
From “Shout” to collaborations with Beyoncé and 2 Chainz, the Isley Brothers’ story is seven decades of reinvention, resilience, and timeless sound.
What I Learned as a Mortgage Counselor—and the Strategy I’m Now Using to Buy My Own Home
Getting qualified for a mortgage doesn’t mean you’re ready for homeownership. I’ve seen the difference firsthand—and here’s how I’m preparing.
11 Must-Have Essentials for Setting Up Your New Home Right
Your new home deserves better than random furniture. Here’s the essentials checklist to set it up right from day one.
Why We Need Record Labels Again (But Done Right This Time)
Music is easier to make and share than ever—and record labels still have a bad reputation. So why argue for bringing them back?
GMDE: May 2025, Side A
Good Music Don’t Expire (GMDE) is a series revisiting albums that shaped my music taste and still resonate—musically, emotionally, personally.
Beyond Jodeci: How DeVante Swing Quietly Shaped the Sound of R&B For Generations
DeVante Swing built more than Jodeci—he launched legends. Discover how his sound shaped Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, and more.
Why Every Home Needs a Physical Library (and the Books You’ll Want in It)
In a digital world, every home still needs a physical library to preserve wisdom, health, and history. Begin with these 7 essential book types.
How Polyrhythm Transformed Western Music: From Tradition to Groove
Discover how African polyrhythm reshaped Western music—from classical traditions to jazz, funk, and today’s global sound.
On the One: How James Brown Flipped Music Theory and Changed Music Forever
Explore how James Brown’s creative rebellion against traditional music theory reshaped sound, rhythm, and the future of music.
How I Make Smart Buying Decisions That Support My Goals
Learn how I make major life decisions with confidence using a 10-step system that keeps me focused, financially grounded, and goal-aligned.
Life-Hacking Love: Why Dating for Benefits Can’t Replace Building for Real Security
Everyone wants the benefits of marriage, but not the actual marriage. Here’s why that approach falls short.
We Stopped Being Creative—And It’s Starting to Show
Why does everything feel the same lately? The answer might lie in our fading relationship with creativity.
The Narcissus Effect: How Ancient Mythology Predicted Our Obsession With Social Media
You know the word “narcissist.” But do you know where it came from? This ancient myth predicted our obsession with social media and our own image.
Innovation by Necessity: The Funky Birth of Slap Bass
Before it became the signature sound of funk, slap bass was just one bass guitarist solving a problem. This is the origin story.
Black Rhythm, American Invention: The Untold Story Behind the Drum Set
What if the drum set wasn’t an invention—but a response to musical genius? Unpack the history that changed American rhythm forever.
What Comes After Hip-Hop? I Asked ChatGPT to Help Me Create a New Sound
We’ve created Jazz, Soul, and Rap—what’s next? I used ChatGPT to design a music genre that reflects peace, progress, and creativity.