Anybody who knows me personally can state a simple fact: I am a big fan of Beyonce and Destiny’s Child music. Within my personal music library you can find most if not all of the music released by the group and individual members. To date, Weekly Music Commentary has featured Beyonce three times and MichelleRead More
For the second time since writing for Weekly Music Commentary I am referencing a particular post from years ago. The post was titled Influential Musician? The featured artist was singer/songwriter/producer Raphael Saadiq. Published on May 20, 2012, the post discussed if Raphael Saadiq was one of the fifty most influential musicians by Time Magazine. OneRead More
I remember a few years ago looking forward to the first time I featured an artist born after the year 2000. It has happened a few times in past years. This week will be one of those moments when another very young artist finds the main page of Weekly Music Commentary. Billie Eilish is moreRead More
I remember sitting at home checking my e-mail. Then I saw a message that I could not pass up. Crystal Gayle was releasing a studio album for the first time in sixteen years. I still remember her big breakout. I was still in grade school, with my parents first taking notice of her. During thoseRead More
It’s interesting how famous people develop into stars. Sometimes is happens quickly. Then others grind for a while before that big break comes. That grind made me think of a few rappers who worked hard for success in the music industry. Definitely this weeks’ featured artist Rick Ross is one of those hard-working performers whoRead More
I can remember my first time hearing Nicole Bus sing. It was actually early this year, listening to the radio. Her song titled “You” was playing and I wondered who was this young woman with such a unique voice. After the song played a few more times I learned a bit more about the emergingRead More
Mac Miller died more than a year ago, but his death still stings for music fans, friends and family. He died September 7, 2018 of a drug overdose. Like so many musicians before him, he left a legacy of music and a life cut way too short. Some might wonder why we are choosing toRead More
