7 Ways to Work from Home in a Hectic Home
People love to rave about the benefits of remote work. No more long commutes. We get to operate on your terms, in a comfortable atmosphere. As companies begin their return to office, the opportunity to…
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Lo-Fi Anime: How an anime director defined one of hip hop’s most popular subgenres
Shinichirō is one of Japan’s most critically acclaimed animated directors in the world. Beyond anime, he also influenced the realm of Lo-Fi hip hop. The life of Watanabe Shinichirō Watanabe was born in 1965 in…
Tips for Writing When You Feel Like Quitting
To outsiders, writing might seem like an easy, enjoyable hobby. A common misconception about creativity is about where we get our ideas. They think that genius ideas drop out of the sky, or that writers…
A Guide to Healthy Living for Work from Home Workers
Working from home presents us with many benefits. No longer do you face that one hour commute every day. Neither do you have to deal with that annoying employee down the hall. However, there are…
Enter the Villain: MF Doom and his Admirers
Mf Doom is still your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. MF Doom was the ultimate anti-hero of hip hop. The quintessential anti-rapper. In a genre mired in celebrity and fame, Doom resolved to remain underground. In…
Three Ways To Increase Dopamine Levels and Stay Motivated
Many of us know dopamine as the “feel-good” chemical. However, amongst many other things, dopamine regulates our motivation and energy levels. It is the chemical in our brains that motivates us to act. Back in…
Why 2020 was the best year of my life
The holiday season is notorious for its excess and celebration of consumer culture. For me, 2020 was the exact opposite: as minimalist as you can imagine. No family get-togethers. Gifts were more symbolic than anything…
Shout out My Zoes! The Story of Haitian America
It was rough to be Haitian in America in the eighties. Being black and foreign in America came with some obvious challenges. But Haitians in particular had heavy obstacles/barriers to overcome. The West has a…
The Same Old Shit: Hip Hop Fans and Dead Rappers
Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known to the world as King Von, was born on August 9 in 1994. People describe the rising Hip Hop star as being a soft-spoken, yet smooth talker, and very charismatic. His…
Why I love Rabòday: Roots, music, and the struggle for modernity
Rabòday, is a Haitian music genre popular amongst Haitian youth. It rose from the ashes of the earthquake in 2011, providing a voice for a disaffected generation. Unlike the slow and sensual Konpa, Rabòday is…