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Movie Trailer: MIXTAPE
Before radio play, the internet and social media, there were mixtapes, and they were key in transforming hip hop from subculture to mainstream. Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, KRS-One, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, DJ Clue, N.O.R.E. and more tell the story of hip hop's underground origin in the new documentary Mixtape. Stream Mixtape on August 1, exclusively on Paramount+.
Now someone share your password with me! Lol
#hiphop#rap#Mixtapes#Mixtape documentary#documentaty#music documentary#music doc#Hiphop history#KRS-One#Lil Wayne#DJ Drama#Youtube
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The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 (Göran Olsson, 2011)
#XX century#documentary#Göran Olsson#American society#The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975#Black Liberation Movement#Stokely Carmichael#Martin Luther King Jr.#Eldridge Cleaver#Bobby Seale#Huey P. Newton#Emile de Antonio#Angela Davis#Olof Palme#Vietnam war#Black Panther Party#COINTELPRO#War on Drugs#Louis Farrakhan#Richard Nixon#Erykah Badu#Malcolm X#Harry Belafonte#Harlem#Oakland#Brooklyn#History#Civil Rights Movement#Self-determination#Sweden
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#32weeksMixtape Update 3 | ft. Vince Staples x Rose Street | remix | Cato
Get caught up on wtf I been I up to!
We have come so far, yet still a long way to go..but the end will be here in a flash!
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#vincestaples #ramonaparkbrokemyheart #rosestreet #LA #longbeach #fyp #youtubeshorts #tiktok #blogger #documentary #cato #blamesociety #music #capcut #greenscreen #overlay #journey #iloveyou #takecare
#blamesociety#cato#love#music#dope#vince staples#ramona park broke my heart#rpbmh#long beach#LA#blog#blogger#mixtape#documentary#fyp#youtube shorts#tiktok#green screen#i love you#overlay#capcut#journey#take care#art#Youtube
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It’s a soft launch, right? I mean first the documentary where JK comes over and cooks, and now the crossword today. It’s them being domestic. It’s giving married.
https://youtu.be/sn_PbXbnmLM?si=cvigjFLJcAZCY9g0
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Thank for this ask, anon 💛💜
(short answer to this ask: it's not a soft anything).
Before i answer i have to FIRST say....
<< I'm not directing this at you anon, so please don't take it personally - i dont know who you are for starters and i really appreciate this ask! 🌈🥰🏳️⚧️ >>
... I hate the term soft launch being applied to real humans and their personal lives.
Yes i know ... PR bla bla and celebrity bla bla. It's a handy bit of jargon (and buzz words make us feel like we're in the know, right?)
But i especially i hate it being used for queer people coming out. Let's compare it to a similar level of personal reveal in a hereronormative relationship...
You don't call an engagement the soft launch of a wedding, right?
It's dehumanising to see such a momentous aspect of his life reduced to the equivalent of a marketing plan. He's a person. This this is his relationship, not a political campaign.
Let's not talk about the lives of these two beautiful people in love, in business terms.
We aren't their PR agents., we are their confidants and supporters. Let's keep it that way 🙂
<<<END OF RANT>>>
Now as to the question, i think this isn't soft in any way. I think this is a freight train.
This is the transcontinental, stopping all stations, heavy cargo hauler.
In the sweetest possible way, Jimin is saying to the world "Listen to me. I am telling you my truth...
Get aboard or get out of the way."
BUT ALSO...
and mabe more importantly, i think this is not just an album and it's not just for ARMY.
Look at this:
These all sound like love songs, and the imagery used is cassette tapes. It's a mixtape... old fashioned, romantic, time consuming and unique to the individual you're (he's) making it for. Its a gift to someone special.
It's a declaration of love.
Who do you think he's really making it for?
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aot boys x guilty pleasures
a/n: this is me being self indulgent and having a lil fun so forgive the shitposting but also feedback is always appreciated mwah
eren loves the shit out of nature documentaries you'll leave him alone one saturday night and you'll come back to find him sprawled on the couch watching life of mammals or some shit on netflix lmao you'd be on a date and he'd get suddenly excited enough to hit you with random facts like “btw did you know that the average blood pressure of a giraffe is around 300/190?” he'd literally barge in rooms with a “babe omg hummingbirds are like the only birds that can fly backwards” and you'd just be sitting on the toilet with a very unimpressed look but he's cute 12/10 would make a good park ranger or whatever
armin is lowkey obsessed with youtubers like he legitimaly sits down and watches hours on end of unboxing/reaction videos or travel vlogs jfc and it's always the dumb stuff ya know like person x unboxing the same phone in 10 different colors or person y reacting to drake's new single and THAT controversial lyric. it's exhausting really he'd be in bed at 3am still going through chrissy's 27 min travel vlog about some bali vacation gone wrong and don't even get me started on drama and internal feuds or breakups oh my god he has a whole playlist of breaking my silence videos on youtube to keep track of who's said what so he can pick the best side
you've introduced jean to the world of fandoms and fanfiction and at first he was all like nah that's too weird but now he has his own ao3 account and eats the weirdest most hilarious shit up, will also use acquired terms in the wrongest way like you'd be watching bridgerton together and he'd suddenly nod to himself with a OOOO TRIGGER WARNING THEY BOUT TO FUCK lmao he's obsessed tbh his twitter is filled with commentary on random chapters he's screenshot and that I WILL GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIP titanic gif posted over and over again like no honey you will not we've moved past that 10 years ago
oh god connie is such a chronic playlist creator he'd have one for EVERYTHING and he genuinely spends hours selecting the perfect most appropriate songs and titles for each one, you best believe before you first started dating he's made one for you called “i like you idgaf about your boyfriend” which came with a weird ass mix of sweet stuff like just the way you are by bruno mars and cash shit by megan thee stallion lmaooo he's so random he thinks he's good at it too and you don't have the heart to tell him that “get down dirty bedroom sexy lapdance music” ain't a good title. it's kinda attractive that he's not a music snob tho like he'd be blasting country music classics while cooking, rap mixtapes when he's taking a shower or full on broadway showtunes when driving, he also has a cute voice that cracks on higher notes but it secretly turns you on how deep in the moment he is while screaming to defying gravity in the car
levi gets a weird kick out of serial killer documentaries or real footage of their interviews/trials, also listens to A LOT of true crime podcasts and TAKES NOTES about the most interesting cases to check if he'd be able to solve the unsolved ones and he'd always test you as well? you'd be reading a book in bed and he'd plop next to you with a dead serious look on his face asking shit like “would you help some random guy with a cast on his arm carry his bags?” 🤨 out of the blue like ?????? baby that's kinda weird can you not but it's really just him trying to flex his big big brain thank fuck he's not an actual cop he'd be insufferable (and way less hot)
to absolutely no one's surprise reiner's guilty pleasure has to do with you, the man's all about you (and hockey), you've asked him to take a bath with you once and now not a single motherfucking week goes by without him looking at you big big puppy eyes asking “bath???” most evenings after work. it doesn't even have to lead to anything he's just content basking in warm water and bubbles with you in his lap, he gets to massage shampoo into your scalp if you want to wash your hair and is now a pro at creating the perfect atmosphere with oils and dimmed lights and omg don't even get me started on candles, he's memorized your favorite scents and now also has his own preferences, catch him walking around a yankee candle store at least twice a month, girls working there ask this big scary grumpy guy if he needs help and he'd reply with the softest most polite & specific hi hello yes actually i need to stock up on sparkling cinnamon and snow globe wonderland tyvm
porco 100% checks his naked self out in the mirror lmaooo i know this shouldn't count as something people wouldn't believe he'd do but it's kinda a guilty pleasure i guess??? he finds putting clothes on a lil depressing and knows he's hot. sometimes you'd catch him doing that after showering and the man would be so fucking thirsty for compliments cause what is he supposed to do with muscles and abs and prominent biceps if you won't drool over them a little? he's annoying & also gets soooo whiny if you don't indulge him like :( do you not think your dashing boyfriend is cute :( while flexing, also always tries to convince you to take your clothes off as well for “inspection purposes” to which you simply flick his forehead lol whether you end up pressed against that very mirror 10 minutes later it's between you and him xoxo
#aot#eren yeager headcanons#eren x reader#armin arlert headcanons#armin x reader#jean kirschtein headcanons#jean x reader#connie springer headcanons#connie x reader#reiner braun headcanons#reiner x reader#levi ackerman headcanons#levi x reader#porco galliard headcanons#porco x reader
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more tiger hybrid hyuka >///<
nsfw or sfw idc just tiger hyuka
LIAAAAA !!! i have so many thoughts dw babe tiger!hyuka lives rent free in my head rn (the thoughts in italics are recycled from the ask i sent lia here)
tiger!hyuka who preys on you - but not in the way you're thinking ok maybe kind of in the way you're thinking but i mean like ??? his eyes are always on you and like you can feel someone staring at you but you can't see him because he hides himself so well in his surroundings
tiger!hyuka who pounces on you when you're sat still for too long, or laid in bed chilling, but does the little butt wiggle that felines do before pouncing :(
tiger!hyuka who - like all tigers - prefers solidarity :( but that changes so fast when he meets you !! now he's inseparable from you, and can't understand why he enjoyed being alone so much now
tiger!hyuka who bounces into your room, showing off a bug he caught like prey - hes so proud that he caught it so you better give him praise !!
tiger!hyuka who sometimes forgets he can speak and often communicates through little vocalisations - purring or humming, even occasionally chuffing when he's particularly happy
tiger!hyka who enjoys going in walks to find fields with long, thick, wavy grass to play around in !! he enjoys sneaking up on you and scaring you playfully, and the wild vegetation only helps with that
tiger!hyuka who's an incredible swimmer, and can't help his instinct of jumping into any lake or river he can find - he loves playing in the water, especially after a day in the fields, so be prepared to have to carry spare clothes with you everywhere
tiger!hyuka who also uses signals a lot - scenting all your clothes and belongings so other hybrids know who you belong to >:( and through pawing/scratching !! so expect a lot of torn up cushions if u don't get baby hyuka a scratch post :(
tiger!hyuka who is a complete night owl - tigers usually hunt at night, and so his instincts just keep him up for so long !! he's usually pass the time by gaming, but sometimes he'll ask you to watch nature documentaries with him
tiger's mating patterns usually occur during november - april, so during these months be fully prepared for tiger!hyuka's breeding kink to go wild !! tiger's also usually have 2-4 cubs so be prepared for the chance of twins or triplets
tiger!hyuka who gets more aggressive/protective in an environment with more big cat!hybrids - specifically other tigers or lions
tiger!hyuka who spends a loooong time grooming himself each day !! his fur is his pride and joy, and he needs to keep it in tip top condition
tiger!hyuka who gets along most with bears, leopards and wolves because of his instincts, although these animals are more active in the day so there isn't much collaboration
tiger!hyuka who sleeps most of the day because of his nocturnal instincts, and you can usually find him dozing on the couch - especially if the sun is shining in on him
tiger!hyuka who left home young, because tiger's leave their parents' territory at a young age - and moved far away so the males in his family wouldn't think he was challenging them for their territory
(a/n: scheduled post!)
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FEW FUN BEHIND-THE-SCENES STUFF I DID FOR “THE UNSPOKEN” WEBCOMIC SERIES (still ongoing, of course)
So I’m migrating some of the (public version of) pre-production stuff I did in 2021-2023 for THE UNSPOKEN webcomic (back when it still had the old name “Trunks and Goten in High School AU”) here, since X/Twitter apparently annihilated the old Moment feature for real. These are mostly research stuff, some warm up doodles and inspiring sountrack playlists I did before a chapter or a story got made. I usually do a lot of research offline before working on any creative project, that’s why sometimes it feels like there’s so many information gets jammed into one chapter: it was mostly to make do for all the time that I didn’t get to, or wouldn’t be able to work on the comics.
Will add in the chapters along side the information paper for clearer understanding ✌️
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1. The warm-up expression practice sheet (or doodles, in my case) of Son Goten and Trunks in my webcomic series (late 2022 or early 2023):
Since the idea in mind for these two in the webcomic was to be more “mature, human-like” than the original manga version to fit with the narrative I want to tell and aim at the older demographic, practices are needed :p
2. The Martial Arts techniques research information papers - Chapter 2 and 3 aka “The Spar” 1 & “The Spar” 2 (2021-2022):
A. Goten’s techniques:
B. Trunks’s techniques:
This research about martial arts techniques was actually very fun to do due to martial arts and cultural aspects are being two of the things I enjoy the most in life. That’s probably parts of the reasons why I went back to Dragon Ball in 2020: motorbikes, martial arts and mixed races culture.
Back then I did plan on sharing my research to everyone in the form of little fun art lessons, so there were interesting tweets like this or this. Later I decided to share this somewhere else more private (like my Patreon community) since I realized pre-production researches (or something akin to visual developments) are not that well-liked for most online viewers even though it’s a very much needed process in a creative project 🤔
This martial art concept is one of the actual main themes throughout the whole webcomic series, not really the (super duper gay) b-romance relationship between Son Goten and Trunks, yes I’m very sorryyyyyyy I like them too but I like worldbuilding more lmaoooo :p
3. The brief character design sheet and Chinese-influenced culture research information papers - Chapter 4: “The Iron Woman” and Chapter 5: “Her Resolution, His Origin” (mid-2022 until now and will be continued):
A. Character Design brief sheet:
B. Culture research stuff:
The hilarious thing about researching for these chapters are: Back when “The Iron Woman” was being made, the research limited at reading articles and some books about Chinese cultures, and watching documentaries on Youtube. But when “Her Resolution, His Origin” was being made, the research tuned into a real life trip to China, to take real life reference photos and listening to real legends and stories.
This research for “Her Resolution, His Origin” will be posted to Patreon later, of course ✌️
4. The Original Comic introduction and comeback announcements in mid-2022:
I must have eaten some edibles while drawing this because the boys look so good here. Goten looks so good, I even made him the profile picture for my Patreon account lmao.
5. Soundtrack playlists for inspirations (2021 - now): always the cherry on top. I listen to these playlists everytime I work on the series.
A. Duo playlist for chapters featuring both main characters: link
B. Character playlist for chapters focusing on single character, or anything related to that character: link
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All in all, posts like this are for people who like to see what’s beneath the surface when working on a creative project. I completely guarantee you, what you’ve seen on this blog are just the tips of the ice berg 🤫
Def not a PR, but my Patreon has lots of this lmao. Half joking half serious, there’s even a “non-posted” comic up there too and many other things. I’m just stating facts.
That aside, I’m just really happy to be able to work on this webcomic. THE UNSPOKEN webcomic series has always been a long-term indie project, not a daily content so I hope the readers who like and follow this series would stay tuned for more ✌️
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For easier reading, you can either follow the links that are included above, or just read this Tapas updated version.
#the unspoken webcomic#truten in high school au#my art#my comic#dragon ball#goten#son goten#trunks#kid trunks#dbz#dragon ball z#chichi#son gohan#martial arts#researching is fun and is also my hobby#but honestly i’m just happy drawing comics
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BTS Original Content & Social Media
THERE IS A MORE COMPLETE VERSION WHERE UPDATES WILL BE MADE. THIS OLDER ONE WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. SEE NEWER POST. *All light blue words below are clickable links.* Please feel free to let me know if links are inaccurate or need updating. THANKS.
OFFICIAL BIGHIT YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE
BangtanTV channel - Contains a Home page, Bangtan Bombs (moments), Run BTS! (several folders), BTS on Air (performances), Bangtan Logs (early vlogs), BTS Vlog (later vlogs), BTS Practice Videos, Burn The Stage documentaries (2 versions), BTS Presents (All non-BigHit solo songs), BTS music collection, Festa Videos, BTS Episodes (events, photoshoots & moments), and much more.
OFFICIAL HYBE LABELS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST PAGE
HYBE Labels Channel - Contains a Home page where video debuts occur, HYBE T&D Stories (5-part series where RM talks about training & development at Hybe), BigHit Music folder (past video debuts of all BigHit groups playlist), and more.
BIGHIT SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/ (Posts) [If no account, right click>Open in new tab to see posts.] -https://www.instagram.com/bts.bighitofficial/reels/ (Reels) TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@bts_official_bighit Twitter / X -https://x.com/BIGHIT_MUSIC -https://x.com/bts_bighit Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/bangtan Weverse (Official HYBE company platform) -https://weverse.io/bts/artistpedia (message artist, view company announcements & content, view WeVerse-based Lives of artists (Live or saved), view artists' messages to fans)
OFFICIAL BTS AUDIO PAGES
(Listen to all BTS official albums that also count toward charts) -Official BTS Albums page - BTS Topic YouTube Channel (Scroll down the playlist album by album.) -https://ibighit.com/bts/eng/ (English page) - members’ discography and other links
OFFICIAL BTS PURCHASES
-Shop BTS - (Official BTS Music Store) [Be careful to check how these purchases count toward different achievement charts for the artists.] -Weverse Shop - (Official BTS platform page)
✨ OFFICIAL MEMBERS' PAGES ✨
(Listening and watching from the official site counts toward the artist's charting stats.)
Seokjin (Jin) -Official Jin's Albums page - Jin Topic YouTube Channel (All BigHit solo songs & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Super Tuna, It's Definitely You, etc.) -Instagram - Jin’s IG Page -Eat Jin - Jin’s Mukbang show playlist -Run Jin - Jin's fun activities show -Jin’s solo album related videos:
Yoongi (Suga) -Official Suga's Albums page - Suga Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: That That, Lilith, etc.) -Instagram - Suga's IG Page -Suchwita - Suga’s talk show playlist (Scroll UP [backwards] from 101 [teaser] to see in order aired.) -Suga: Road to D-DAY documentary playlist -Suga’s solo album related videos: AgustD (m), D-2 (m), & D-DAY (a) Hoseok (J-Hope) -Official J-Hope's Albums Page - J-Hope Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Chicken Noodle Soup, Crush, etc.) -Instagram - J-Hope's IG page -J-Hope in the Box documentary playlist -Hope on the Street, Vol.1 docuseries playlist -J-Hope’s solo album related videos: Hope World (m) Jack in the Box (a) & Jack In The Box: HOPE Edition (a), Hope on the Street, Vol.1 (a)
Namjoon (RM) - leader -Official RM's Albums Page - RM Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums (a), mixtapes (m), BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Smoke Sprite, Neva Play, etc.) -Instagram - RM's IG page -HYBE T&D Stories - RM explaining HYBE’s training & development program playlist -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist -RM’s documentary -RM’s album related videos: RM (m), Mono (m), Indigo (a) & Right Place, Wrong Person (a)
Jimin (Jimin) -Official Jimin's Albums Page - Jimin Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Vibe, With You, etc.) -Instagram - Jimin's IG page -This is Jimin - dance shorts playlist -Jimin’s Production Diary documentary playlist -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & Jung Kook’s travel show playlist -Mini & Moni Music exchange - RM & Jimin album discussions playlist - Jimin’s solo album related videos: FACE & MUSE
Taehyung (V) -Official V's Albums Page - V Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs, & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Christmas Tree, Snow Flower, etc.) -Instagram - V's IG page -V’s ‘Type 1’ Photobook (teaser only) -V’s documentary -V’s solo album related videos: Layover
Jung Kook (Jung Kook / JK) -Official Jung Kook's Albums Page - Jung Kook Topic YouTube Channel (All solo albums, BigHit solo songs & videos) - Non-BigHit solo songs - Search BTS Presents playlist on BangtanTV. (Examples: Dreamers, Stay Alive, etc.) -Instagram - xxxxxx (Jung Kook discontinued it.) -TikTok - Jung Kook’s TT page -TikTok2 - Bam’s Dad TT page - Jung Kook’s dog, Bam’s page -Golden Closet Films - short films photographed, recorded, directed, and edited by Jung Kook playlist (NOTE: The the playlist is out of order for release dates. #5 [this link] was actually released 1st.) -“Are You Sure?” travel series - Jimin & Jung Kook’s travel show playlist -I Am Still documentary playlist -Jung Kook’s solo album related videos: GOLDEN
UNOFFICIAL COLLECTIONS OF BTS MATERIAL
(gathered & maintained by fans)* -The BTS Guide - BTS interviews, letters, lyrics, photos, and events -Bangtan Subs - Vlogs, logs, & Lives with translations - Scroll down playlist.
* Although these websites have what appear to be reliable information from what has been viewed, always be alert for bad translations or inaccurately edited material on any unofficial site you visit.
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Hamilton, Weaponized Wokeness, and the Internet’s Compulsive Guilt Complex
So we need to talk about Hamilton. If you’re part of a certain demographic that grew up with it in the mid-2010s, you probably remember the near-religious zeal that surrounded this musical. People were quoting it like gospel, crying over the mixtape, and breaking their banks to see it live. But now? Now, a lot of those same fans are backtracking, performing intellectual gymnastics to disown their past love. Why? Because Hamilton doesn’t check every box on today’s “woke” checklist. It’s revisionism, pure and simple, and it’s more a reflection on the critics than on Hamilton itself.
For starters, let’s talk about what Hamilton was at the time. This wasn’t just another musical; it was a cultural moment. Especially for Black and brown theater performers and fans, Hamilton was revolutionary. It put actors of color in roles traditionally whitewashed, blended contemporary music with Broadway, and reached audiences who’d never felt welcome in that space. In the sanitized world of theater, Hamilton was a bombshell, offering a fresh take that made young performers feel seen. It wasn’t perfect, but it was monumental.
The critiques I keep seeing—from both former fans and the politically progressive crowd—paint Hamilton as a whitewashed version of America’s founding, a sanitized theme-park history. But here’s the thing: Hamilton was never supposed to be a gritty historical documentary. It’s a musical about Alexander Hamilton’s ambition, his missteps, and his place in the American story—a story that is flawed, contradictory, and unfinished. Hamilton doesn’t hold up a perfect picture of America; it holds up a mirror to its messiness. And dismissing it for not being an all-encompassing critique of early America is missing the point.
Take Aaron Burr, Hamilton’s cautious, centrist foil. The musical presents Burr as someone who opts for safety over risk, and ultimately, inaction over bold moves. Burr’s passivity and Hamilton’s relentless drive serve as metaphors for the choices America has made: to act or to sit back, to strive for legacy or avoid the cost. Together, they reflect the push and pull of American ambition and apathy, neither of which are “good” or “bad.” They just are, and that’s complex. Erasing this because it’s not “woke” enough ignores the nuance Hamilton brings.
Another point these revisionist critics cling to is that Hamilton sanitizes its lead, making him into a hero. And yes, the real-life Hamilton was self-interested, married into a slave-owning family, and was often ruthless. But the musical doesn’t ignore this. It shows him as dogmatic, driven by his own ambition, and flawed beyond repair. He is, in many ways, a textbook example of the contradictions in America itself: deeply flawed, trying to belong, and ultimately, paying the price for his ego. This isn’t glorification; it’s tragedy.
Then there’s the critique that Hamilton is just “Obama-era liberalism” packaged with catchy tunes—a symbol of the old days of hope and “yes we can” that’s cringe-worthy in today’s climate. Fine. Hamilton does reflect that era of hope in America, where progress seemed possible. But slapping that label on it and moving on misses why it resonated then and why it endures. Hamilton cracked open the gates for diverse representation on Broadway, sparking conversations and productions that are still unfolding. Sure, it’s not as radical as we might want now, but that doesn’t erase its impact.
Let’s not forget that Hamilton was a product of its time and place—and one that challenged Broadway norms. Calling it “whitewashing” ignores the fact that it was a groundbreaking show for many Black and brown artists and fans. It was never intended to be the ultimate word on representation, and that’s something Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast have made clear. The show was about opening doors, not being the final answer.
Yes, Hamilton deserves critique. It’s not above analysis or even condemnation. But this revisionist guilt trip, where we erase its impact or reframe it to absolve ourselves of loving it, is shallow. Critique Hamilton all you want—but let’s not pretend it wasn’t a moment, or that its flaws erase the doors it opened and the conversations it started. History, just like art, is complicated, and this need to revise or sanitize what we once embraced doesn’t make us more progressive; it just makes us short-sighted.
Here’s the thing: We can’t just rewrite our own histories because it’s uncomfortable to confront who we once were. Hamilton isn’t perfect, and neither is America, but both invite us to grapple with contradictions and reckon with legacy. Loving something flawed doesn't make us naïve—it makes us human. Instead of erasing the impact Hamilton had, maybe we need to remember what it meant, even in its messiness.
Because at the end of the day, our cultural milestones, like Hamilton, are pieces of our journey, for better or worse. Revisiting them with fresh eyes is part of growth, but denying their impact? That’s erasing our own stories. We can move forward without tearing down the things that got us here. After all, the story of America—of progress, failure, and trying again—is still being written. And like Hamilton himself, maybe the question isn’t whether it’s perfect but whether it’s brave enough to take its shot.
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»━━› OHJANG ENTERTAINMENT TO UNVEAL NEW BOY GROUP VIA DOCUMENTARY SERIES. September 3rd, 2024. Written by Jang Hyeko.
Once considered the paragon of the genre, in recent years Ohjang Entertainment has been left in the dust by once-rival companies like Pantheon Entertainment and Valentine Records. Since the disbandment of their only active group Bouquet in 2021, who had infamously struggled to carve out a place for themselves in the new generation of idols, Ohjang have neglected to produce any more acts, and most have been passively waiting for the news of a quiet buy-out.
Last year, however, the label showcased six male trainees in a YouTube video, simply entitled “WARRIOR (LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO).” With no information left in the description beyond the caption ‘god saved the damned,’ netizens set out to identify the six boys in the video, but nobody could be sure that they would ever debut together, or if the performance was just a one-off showcase of Ohjang’s trainees. As the months ticked by with no further word from the label, many moved on or simply forgot about the video, and the moderate interest in a potential new Ohjang boy group slowly fizzled out.
And so it was to the surprise of many when, today, the label announced on their official X account that they’d be revealing the previously seen “WARRIOR team” through a three-part docuseries, to be uploaded on the label’s official YouTube channel. Entitled ‘GOD SAVE THE DAMNED,’ the series will act as precursor to the as-of-yet unnamed group’s debut; documenting the formation of the group, as well as the ‘training process that prepared them for the stage and the harsh realities of the industry.’
The docuseries will be released in three episodes, the first of which set to go live later in the month.
COMMENTS.
tachikawaz said: SHOGO DEBUT WE WON!!!!!!!!!
amfhdf said: is this engagement bait? it’s seriously gonna be called ‘god saved the damned’??????
- minjidefender replied: at least they have realistic expectations for this group
jstagrlwholovesHERO said: war flashbacks to spending eight hours scouring the internet to find the link to kijung’s lost mixtapes only to be rewarded with some of the most ass music i’ve ever heard in my life
- kijungggggggggg replied: says a fan of the poet who brought you such awe-inspiring lyrics as "yaaaaaaho... yaho!"
- jstagrlwholovesHERO replied: talk about ikumi again and i'll seriously [ ... the rest of this comment has been hidden due to reports of graphic and extreme threats of violence. show comment? ]
musicluvr1993 said: isn’t this the group that na younghwa’s son is part of???? LMAO
- minjidefender replied: the whole lineup was picked by a crazy person... i'm seated for sasung and shogo though
- ssassungss replied: did anyone ever find out who the other boy was?
- minjidefender replied: guess we’re about to!
ohjangno1hater said: god save them indeed
harinsflatass said: love them for putting the youtube logo on there like it's some collaboration and not just them uploading videos to their youtube channel like anyone is free to do
whereissongtaejun said: why did i just assume ohjang had gone bankrupt or something… have they even done anything since bouquet?
- elizanator replied: nope last we heard they were looking to be bought over. this whole group was probably made in a fit of rage after valentine got liz lol
- whereissongtaejun replied: who tf is liz .
cairoislowtone said: YONGHYUNG I’M GONNA GET YOU OUT OF THERE
- minjidefender replied: girl i love you but your fav is in the only group with a messier lineup than this one... worry about cairo!
- cairoslowtone replied: all i do is worry about cairo hence why i'd like to see at least one nextup boy not be set up to fail
- minjidefender replied: i fear yonghyung was never gonna be the one to break that curse... his setup started ON the show
#fictional idol community#fictional kpop group#idol oc#kpop oc#bts addition#𝖣𝖠𝖬.𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:ㅤㅤ( awake / arise or be forever fall'n ) ━━ㅤㅤpromotions.#𝖣𝖠𝖬.𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:ㅤㅤ( awake / arise or be forever fall'n ) ━━ㅤㅤ'predebut' era.
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Yoonmi’s Relationships with BTS
(updated as of february 2024) (mentions of hangouts are all indicating before the members’ enlistments)
JIN (Kim Seokjin)
Since Yoonmi had become an adult, Seokjin had taken to treating her like an equal and rarely using his “oppa” card, which is a stark difference from when she was younger. Yes, she still goes to him for advice, and he is the one who still helps her with adult matters such as bills and taxes and lifestyle, but he also becomes a friend that she can mess around with like she’s with other friends around her age. In his mind, she still is a baby, but he understands that she’s matured, wants to be seen as more mature, and that she’d still see him as a parental figure no matter how old she gets. He likes to think this is her finally acting out since she’s always been a good kid.
Jinmi in ARMYs’ eyes: They enjoy witnessing how Seokjin always “cries” about how she’s grown so much. The shift in their dynamic was over the pandemic, and suddenly everyone could see that Yoonmi was more comfortably roughhousing with Seokjin, and he was responding more like he would to Jungkook rather than his previous shrugging off and fond smiles. Seeing them become more like similarly-aged friends really made ARMY realize how she had grown.
Iconic Moment: It was revealed through the BTS documentary on Disney+ that Yoonmi was the one who initially started cutting his hair off. She was given the shears by her stylist, and she was so hesitant while Jin just kept encouraging her with “How will I know if I look okay bald unless you start?”. So she cut his hair, only getting distracted a small bit when Yoongi and Jungkook came, then listened attentively as their stylist carefully explained what to do with the electric razor. She, with assistance from the stylist, evened out Seokjin’s shave until she stepped back, staring at him. “It looks good.” “Of course it does, look who you’re talking to”. The video cuts there, but the next of her seen in that context has teary eyes and is gripping tightly onto Yoongi’s hand.
SUGA (Min Yoongi)
Yoongi is still very much her dad, that never changed The only thing that changed over the years is how they both actually address the fact that Yoongi is her father figure, second only to her adoptive father, and on level with her adoptive brother. Even the other members sometimes address Yoongi ad “Yoonmi’s dad” at this point. Yoongi and Yoonmi remained each other’s silent comfort person, the person who takes their side and hears them out first, and the person who they can go to when they feel overwhelmed. He’s there to hold her hand when things go wrong, and she’s there to give him a hug when things don’t go as planned.
2yoon in ARMYs’ eyes: Yoongi and Yoonmi is everyone’s comfort duo. When they’re together, there’s an air of warmth and calm, so everyone feels better after a long day when they watch 2yoon content. They find Yoongi’s care and the way Yoonmi looks up to him to the point of taking after him endearing, especially knowing Yoongi is the one Yoonmi never fought after their mysterious conflict in 2018.
Iconic Moment: Yoonmi went to all three days of the D-Day Tour finale. She, of course, did her feature on ‘Seven’ for Jungkook. During the ment where he kept them with him on stage, he thanked and praised Jungkook for ‘Burn It’ and ‘Seven’ before turning to Yoonmi. “And our princess, my daughter. She has something coming out this month and surprisingly didn’t want to spoil it—” “Surprisingly?” “— so she had a special request. As you all know, our Miya did the demo vocals of one of my previous mixtapes. I got to perform this song with our vocal line, but never with our princess. Until today.” So they performed ‘So Far Away,’ and the proud look on Yoongi’s face by the end as he looked at her made every ARMY feel like their troubles all disappeared.
J-HOPE (Jung Hoseok)
Hoseok and Yoonmi treat each other like their own personal powerbanks. They could be tired, but, once they’ve spent time together, their energy levels go up. Yoonmi says that’s why she gravitates towards Hobi when drinking, because she’s usually a sleepy drunk. They like to escape together, as well, hanging out in the practice room or either of their studios where they experiment with different styles, genres, or just mess around to fuel their creativity. Of course, Hobi never stopped seeing her as his little prodigy, teaching her old school hiphop and openstyle dancing and watching her proudly while they learned new styles together.
Homi in ARMYs’ eyes: The two sunshines, that’s what they’re known as. Hobi brings in bright energy while Yoonmi makes everyone smile, making them everyone’s favorite duo to turn to when they want to laugh and get a pick-me-up. ARMYs love seeing Hobi treat Yoonmi like the little sister he’s never had but always wanted, too! Everyone knows both Hobi and his noona see Yoonmi as their youngest sibling at this point, which is why she even got Yoonmi to sing in her wedding reception.
Iconic Moment: Yoonmi vlogged her Lollapalooza experience, so some behind the scenes were uncovered there. Hoseok got Yoonmi to rehearse Chicken Noodle Soup with him while they were waiting for Becky, and the two ended up having so much fun that the band kept vamping the song, making it longer so the two could enjoy their mini cypher. “Oh, Yoona, you haven’t forgotten your basics!” “I have the best teacher!”
RM (Kim Namjoon)
It used to be just Namjoon sitting to absorb and analyze the way Yoonmi’s mind works when they’re together. Now, she does the same to him, curious about his inner thoughts. They spend a lot of their time together having deeper conversations, whether it be about life, work, music, or just their thoughts. On the other side of things, they’re both clumsy dorks who geek out over their recent reads or watches together, actively showing interest in each other’s preferences because Namjoon wants to stay as someone who understands her almost best and Yoonmi wants to stay someone he can be proud of. Especially with Yoonmi, she wants to make her leader proud of her.
Joonmi in ARMYs’ eyes: Though ARMY initially thought they were awkward, that image disappeared. ARMYs see Joonmi and see a little sister looking to her older brother for validation, and him happily giving her that validation. ARMYs also enjoy the fact that these two together can go from 0 to 100 real quick, on any end of the meter. From just having lunch they can either go to talking about their plans for the future to being stuck in a laughing fit on the floor over a plastic utensil they’ve broken.
Iconic Moment: During the live with just the five of them, Yoonmi was a lot quieter compared to how she usually is. Namjoon kept glancing at her and tapping her leg to get her to talk. At some point, he bent to whisper something to her, then, when Taehyung opened his mouth, Namjoon quickly pushed a piece of pizza there. In his efforts to do so, he knocked over three cups. He looked at Yoonmi, who was now laughing, and he just nodded at himself in satisfaction.
JIMIN (Park Jimin)
Yoonmi has not changed in Jimin’s eyes in the way that she’s still his youngest Busan Baby. Whenever she tells him she’s an adult now, he always pouts at her and goes on a spiel about how she’ll still be his baby even when they’re in their 80s and beyond that. He invites her over to his apartment a lot, or he just stays at her’s (partly because Jungkook and her niece are usually there as well) because he genuinely enjoys her company and being able to sit with her. He also takes every opportunity he can get to give her princess treatment because he believes she should always be treated like Bangtan’s princess (even though she’s trying to shake off the delicate image that had somehow formed over the years)
Minmi in ARMYs’ eyes: Minmi are both very very affectionate, with their habit of holding onto each other unknowingly. ARMYs have so many compilations of them sharing the tightest hugs or exchanging the softest forehead kisses, naming them the mythical siblings due to the way they treat each other. Everyone also loves how these two speak either in pout or in giggles, no in between!
Iconic Moment: Nobody thought Yoonmi would be able to make it to Jimin’s fanmeet due to her solo promotions, but, while he was going to take a photo with the attendees, the “staff” who came on stage removed her padded long coat, revealing Yoonmi. ARMY started cheering while Jimin’s jaw dropped, then he rushed up to hug her really tight. “Yah, how long have you been here?” “The past hour? I had this in my schedule, oppa. You didn’t think I would miss your documentary screening, did you?” “You’re really something else, aegi.”
V (Kim Taehyung)
Taehyung and Yoonmi both matured a lot more visible than the other members, so their dynamic shifted a little bit from overly-doting big brother and complying baby sister to a pair of siblings more along a similar wavelength. While they’re still quite playful and he still dotes on her, their age gap isn’t as prominent in their actions. It’s clear that they both see how each other have grown, and it’s something they like to just observe when they’re with each other. They’re proud of each other’s growth, but more proud of how they managed to keep their friendship completely intact despite both of them changing over the years.
Taemi in ARMYs’ eyes: Taehyung and Yoonmi started posting more content together, which everyone enjoyed since they used to keep their off-screen friendship mostly to themselves. Now ARMYs enjoy seeing their posts when they meet up to go to jazz clubs, have coffee, or just do anything together. ARMYs also love seeing how they shifted from over-excitable kids to more mature youths who support and take care of each other.
Iconic Moment: An ARMY saw them in a jazz club together. Allegedly, there were a few cocktails on the table, and the two of them seemed to be exchanging stories the entire time they were there, never once letting there be dead air. Apparently Tae also tried to play the saxophone and let out a really out of tune note, but Yoonmi just cheered him on. The ARMY was able to take a picture with them, saying that they were both happy to see her yet politely asked to not post anything while they were still there. She promised, and the two were said to have continued their night of stories and jazz music.
JUNGKOOK (Jeon Jungkook)
If anything can describe these two, it’s the phrase ‘ride or die’. Yoonmi and Jungkook would drop everything if the other called them and said they were in need. Almost thirteen years of friendship and growing up alongside each other really molded them into being two peas in a pod, especially since they both hit their twenties. They would see each other every other day and talk to each other at least once a day. Jungkook had gotten less overprotective (especially now that she has a boyfriend), and he has increased his role as the main mythbuster of Yoonmi’s delicate image. Yet, even with all their bickering and squabbling, they remain each other’s support systems and hypemen, connected in a way where they can work with and around each other without even needing to talk. Their friendship is further solidified by their matching tattoos (aside from the group’s matching 7 tatts) which they successfully kept between themselves for over a year. (The only people who saw these right after they got them were Mark and Namjoon. The tannies found out by accident)
Jungmi in ARMYs’ eyes: Ever since Bangtan first debuted, Jungkook and Yoonmi’s friendship has been something so many people, whether ARMY or not, have admired and set as a standard or wish for in their own best friends. ARMYs specifically love how they’re not afraid to roughhouse or bite back at each other but still have each other’s backs no matter what. Also Jungkook biased ARMY all have Yoonmi as a bias wrecker or vice verse because of the amount of content these two have and the amount of time they spend together. Everyone already knows when either of them get married Yoonmi would be Jungkook’s best man or Jungkook would be her Maid of Honor.
Iconic Moment: Jungkook hosted one of his early morning Weverse lives from her kitchen, cooking himself something to eat. At around four AM, the sound of a door opening and closing made him look to the side where he froze and smiled brightly. You hear her go, “Oppa, again? When did you get in my house?” and he just, “Three hours ago. Ramen?” “I’ll just grab some water and go back to sleep. Don’t wake Yoonseol.” And everyone was surprised. It was common knowledge that they went to each other’s apartments often, but they just revealed Jungkook goes to her place just whenever he wants because either he knows the code or has his fingerprint in her lock.
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AITA for not apologizing to my boss after playing meme songs on the radio?
Okay. Hi! My name is O, and I run the local radio station in my town. My boss, P, is really adamant about what things can or cannot be played on radio. They've even made a list for me (due to finding a bunch of loopholes in the manual) which entails:
Do not play any documentaries on radio that are longer than 2 hours. - REVISED: Do not play any documentaries on radio period.
Do not play "your brother's fire mixtape" on radio. Ever.
Do not watch or play any audio for movies on radio. There have been many complaints of spoilers.
Do not call your friends on radio. They can hear you.
Do not play any country songs on radio early in the morning. - REVISED: Do not play any country songs period.
Do not put songs or audio snippets on loop for longer than 1 hour. REVISED: Do not put songs or audio snippets on loop period.
And there's more rules too, but you get the gist of it.
So anyways, yesterday night I was bored playing the same popular songs over and over, so I got an idea. I have a good sense of humor and laugh at anything really, so I went onto Soundcloud and looked up a bunch of memey and silly songs. Once I compiled a playlist (it was about 2 hours worth of songs), I put in some designated ad breaks, loaded the songs onto the radio, and let it loose into the world.
When I clocked into work today, P was furious. Somehow, P was driving late last night, and he was subjected to my lovely playlist while on the highway. So anyways, now he wants to fire me.
I asked him why. He said that I wasn't a good fit for the work environment and that my "attitude" was getting out of hand. I reminded him that he made a list and I followed it, and that technically I didn't break any rules so he has no reason to fire me.
He said if I don't apologize for it then he'll fire me. My coworkers are telling me to just apologize and suck up to them, but I really don't see what I did wrong here? I was just having a little bit of fun, and it's not like I always do this?? I'm holding my ground for now, but I'm really starting to wonder if I'm the a-hole here.
So, AITA?
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Weirdly enough, no! I didn't see Winning Time until after I started getting big on Bird and Magic, because I remember being excited thinking there was a show that was actually touching on this thing I was deeply interested in, but I was also scared to watch it because I wasn't sure if it would live up to what I wanted it to be.
Because at that point I had seen Courtship of Rivals, which had hit me like a gut punch and an epiphany. I was in love with it, i felt like it was a perfectly told documentary that felt like a Hollywood story/sports manga and I really really wanted to see someone adapt it creatively. I had even started my comic about them and then paused working on it when I finally watched Winning Time bc I felt like "well, they're telling the story I want to tell, so what's the point of me doing it"
... then it got canceled lol
Wait
Actually!!!!! Winning Time did tangentially get me started, bc I was really into Bo Burnham when Inside came out, and then there was news that he was cast to play Larry Bird in Winning Time (and then he got replaced :c ), which made me think of Larry, which led me to watch his mixtape, which got me starry eyed, and the mixtape ended with Magic Johnson calling Larry Bird his "friend forever," which made me curious about how they even became friends, which led me to a clip from Courtship of Rivals, which led me to the full documentary, and now here we are
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been really busy lately because i got a new job at the hospital and i barely have any time to go on here (or when i do have free time, i just spend it reading or watching documentaries).
working on a chaptered fic titled "mixtapes in braille"; it's an old work that i wrote for a different fandom that i'm no longer a part of, but i'm rewriting it entirely for rinharu (and side soumako) because they suit it better. in this story, rin and sousuke are ex-olympians that own an art jamming cafe, and rin is a nerd/romanticist that makes mixtapes. in this scene, our cafe owners are spying on makoharu. here's an excerpt for funsies:
i'm really enjoying taking my time rewriting this story because a) my writing has gotten a lot better than when i first wrote the story, b) a lot of people from my old fandom really liked the story because of the mixtape-making part of it (and that there's a surprise character that turns out to be blind in it, which is always interesting to write) and c) idk.. it was personally my favourite story to write ever (and a very good excuse to write in a ton of innuendos and dick jokes lmaooooo)
like, i truly believe sousuke and rin talk like frat boys when they're alone with just each other at times and make tons of dick jokes. idk. it's just my personal headcanon. let's hope i actually finish this one!
ALSO: I NEED A BETA READER. i've never exactly had a beta reader before so if anyone's down.......... please hit me up 🥺 thank you!
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Erykah Badu Posing for her High School Senior Picture in 1989.
The Photo at the very bottom was also Taken in 1989.
Erica Abi Wright (born February 26, 1971), known professionally as Erykah Badu, is an American singer and songwriter. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut album Baduizm (1997), placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by music critics.
Erykah Badu was born in Dallas, Texas. Badu had her first taste of show business at the age of four, singing and dancing at the Dallas Theater Center and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) under the guidance of her godmother, Gwen Hargrove, and uncle TBAAL founder Curtis King. By the age of 14, Badu was freestyling for a local radio station alongside such talent as Roy Hargrove. In her youth, she had decided to change the spelling of her first name from Erica to Erykah, as she believed her original name was a "slave name". The term "kah" signifies the inner self. She adopted the surname "Badu" because it is her favorite jazz scat sound; also, among the Akan people in Ghana, it is the term for the 10th-born child.
After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Badu went on to study theater at Grambling State University, a historically black university. She left the university in 1993 before graduating, to focus more fully on music. During this time, Badu took several minimum-wage jobs to support herself. She taught drama and dance to children at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Working and touring with her cousin, Robert "Free" Bradford, she recorded a 19-song demo, Country Cousins, which attracted the attention of Kedar Massenburg. He set Badu up to record a duet with D'Angelo, "Your Precious Love", and eventually signed her to a record deal with Universal Records.
Badu's career began after she opened a show for D'Angelo in 1994 in Fort Worth, leading to record label executive Kedar Massenburg signing her to Kedar Entertainment. Her first album, Baduizm, was released in February 1997. It spawned four singles: "On & On", "Appletree", "Next Lifetime" and "Otherside of the Game". The album was certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her first live album, Live, was released in November 1997 and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA.
Her second studio album, Mama's Gun, was released in 2000. It spawned three singles: "Bag Lady", which became her first top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #6, "Didn't Cha Know?" and "Cleva". The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Badu's third album, Worldwide Underground, was released in 2003. It generated three singles: "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)", "Danger" and "Back in the Day (Puff)" with 'Love' becoming her second song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #9. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA. Badu's fourth album, New Amerykah Part One, was released in 2008. It spawned two singles: "Honey" and "Soldier". New Amerykah Part Two was released in 2010 and fared well both critically and commercially. It contained the album's lead single "Window Seat", which led to controversy.
Badu's voice has been compared to jazz singer Billie Holiday. Early in her career, Badu was recognizable for her eccentric style, which often included wearing very large and colorful headwraps. She was a core member of the Soulquarians.
As an actress, she has played a number of supporting roles in movies including Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules and House of D. She also has appeared in the documentaries Before the Music Dies and The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
▪In 1997, Badu received twenty nominations and won three, Favorite Female Solo Single for "On & On", Favorite Female Solo Album for Baduizm and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year for "On & On" at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
▪In 1998, Badu received fourteen nominations and won eight, including Favorite R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist at the American Music Awards; Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "On & On" and Best R&B Album for Baduizm at the Grammy Awards; Outstanding New Artist and Outstanding Female Artist at the NAACP Image Awards; Favorite Female Soul/R&B Single for "On & On", Favorite Female Soul/R&B Album for Baduizm and Favorite New R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist for "On & On" at the Soul Train Music Awards.
▪In 2000, Badu received two nominations and won one, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the Grammy Awards.
▪In 2003, Badu received twelve nominations and won two, including Video of the Year for "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" at the BET Awards and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" at the Grammy Awards.
▪In 2008, Badu received eleven nominations and won two, including Best Director for "Honey" at the BET Awards and Best Direction in a Video for "Honey" at the MTV Video Music Awards. Overall, Badu has won 16 awards from 59 nominations.
▪In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Badu at number 115 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
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Musicians in Taylor’s Time Article
Does listing referencing a lot of older musicians and dressing like them remind you of anyone else? And the particular list of Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Elvis…
This TikTok pointed out that some of the Time photos reference the artists. Taylor is a huge fan of music, but it’s unusual for her to refer to so many older musicians in this way. It is exactly like Harry Styles though, he fanboys about musicians of all eras and genres any chance he gets. Particularly some of these who were mentioned:
Elvis Presley - Harry “The first music I ever heard was Elvis Presley,” Styles told Rolling Stone. “When I was little, we got a karaoke machine and I sang Elvis because that’s what my grandparents listened to.” He also included Elvis on his another man mix tape.
Michael Jackson and Madonna - neither Harry or Taylor have specifically listed MJ or Madonna as influences as far as I know, outside being “king and queen of pop” in 80’s, (i.e. 1989). They've each been given those the titles since, Harry - King of pop by Rolling Stone and Taylor - Queen of pop by Vulture.
Bob Dylan, Taylor has referenced Dylan in the making of Getaway Car she said "a Dylany kinda thing" and on Betty, written with William Bowery. In his Apple Music documentary Harry included included an excellent impression of Dylan.
Paul McCartney - Taylor did an interview with McCartney for Rolling Stone. Last week Taylor liked a tweet indicating that Sweet Nothing, another William Bowery collab was inspired by him. Harry is also heavily influenced by the Beatles, WITW and Sweet Creature in particular is influenced by McCartney. Harry has also done an interview with McCartney, and referred to the album Linda and Paul made together, Ram, many times including to Rolling Stone, Howard Stern and the another man mixtape.
Joni Mitchell - Taylor lists Joni as an influence. Harry has referred to Joni in song as well as written referenced her including Canyon Moon, for which he hunted down a Dulcimer from the same maker as Mitchel’s.
Stevie Nicks - Stevie Nicks calls Harry the love child she never had, Harry inducted her to the hall of fame, Stevie performed in the Fine Line one night only, Harry included the Chain on his first setlist, Stevie heard all of Harry’s albums before complete and he brought a carrot cake to a Fleetwood Mac concert. Stevie has gifted both Harry and Taylor a crescent moon necklace, Taylor has had hers since 2015.
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