Don’t shuffle Series

overlooked music havens

There are cities all over the United States that have huge pockets of music history. The sounds of these municipalities may have gone on to influence a nation and some haven’t; yet they all document the experience of these places. Sit back, relax, and don’t shuffle any of these.

Madrigal Memphis

Be honest you’re here for those sweet guitar licks that Memphis, Tennessee has perfected. Don’t worry there’s a little something here for everyone, and that’s no bluff.

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HOUSE CALLS

House Calls

We're all at home, but that doesn't mean we can't party Chicago-style. Just pick up your phone the jams always make house calls.

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BAY AREA YODLER

Bay Area Yodler

The nine counties of the Bay Area make up the most liberal parts of America. Here the personal is political. Go Vote!

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DETROIT SOUNDS LIKE

Detroit Sounds Like

There’s more to Detroit than Motown. It’s a legendary music city, and I made this deluxe edition to show you just how important it is. Say nice things about Detroit.

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THE GATEWAY GETUP

The Gateway Getup

In the early days of what we call America, St. Louis was known as the gateway to the American west. This beacon-like state brought its homegrown talents to the world.

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CRESCENT CITY CONCERTO

Crescent City Concerto

Jazz was born in New Orleans but the bayou also birthed the framework for rhythm and blues, piped out the zydeco stylings and dropped bars from ward to ward. Time to get that pot a boilin’ your ears are hungry.

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SEATTLE IS SONIC

Seattle Is Sonic

There’s angst and dramatics, it’s grunge and dripping with musical flavors. Pull over that hoodie and prepare for the seasonal emotions and the weather. #SeattleIsSonic

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Houston we have a playlist

It's sweet, it's spicy, chopped & screwed, with a little blues tossed in too. bump this in the slab real slow so everyone can enjoy it. #HTownDown

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CAN’T MUTE DC

can’t mute d.c.

If you move where the culture is king you can’t silence the jams. as the home of our nation’s capitol, the DMV has a lot to say. #dontmutedc

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Miscellaneous

Making playlists is a fun activity. Practice makes perfect, although in my unbiased opinion these are all perfect.

uhits2024

for motivational purposes

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uhits2023

RIP Gangsta Boo

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uhits2022

you know the deal

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uhits2021

yeah…idk either

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UHITS2020

uhits 2020

We just still.

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UHITS2019

uhits2019

Two thousand nineteen, the last year of the decade. Grab your numb numb juice cause we’re gonna lift every voice while we go baby on baby.

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MY IP ADRESS IS…

My ip address is…

Computers are the future but they can also be your demise! Try to get that VPN if you can for safety and downloads.

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THE MANE ATTRACTION

the mane attraction

There’s a special relationship between Black women and their hair, it’s high time we celebrate its many forms.

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UHITS2018

uhits2018

Two thousand eighteen was a helluva year. Ups and downs, ebbs and flows of emotion. Here are some tunes that helped to ground me this year.

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