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Do You Hear Me Now Black Male Vulnerability Don Cornelius Soul Train

February 7, 2012 – 8:51 am | 5 Comments |

I cowered at the revelation that our soul brother number one, musical architect Don Cornelius, whose funky good time was always buoyed by a distinguished gentleman aesthetic, had taken his own life. Not by a pill popping escapade gone woefully astray, but rather a volatile projectile to the dome. This was personal. A profound proclamation of sadness with a mountainous burden: Do you hear me now?

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Little Brother Second Chances feat Bilal Darien Brockington

Submitted by Edward M. Garnes, Jr. on April 12, 2010 – 8:15 pmNo Comment |

With Little Brother spittin’, Bilal lending his heavenly falsetto, and Darien Brockington crooning like a southern minister of music, this latest joint from the end of an era release Left Back almost seems unfair in a musical generation laced with more swag than real talent. The late night groove is another blue collar ballad for those who know all about dollar menu dates, ride or die women, and do right brothers trying to piece meal love in an imperfect world.