Unfortified Castle

Simply put, it's N.E.R.D — that says more than any genre label.

Gil Scott-Heron took on a decidedly different perspective from the Last Poets in his response to "When the Revolution Comes."

As I ponder various current events and prospects for "revolution," I turn to the Last Poets' Harlem-based perspective toward social change.

Kali Uchis and Tyler, the Creator provide the former feeling, while the latter comes from the space bassist, Bootsy Collins himself.

Kendrick Lamar's funky 2015 single remains a personal favorite for a slew of reasons, many of which come back to what I like in older music.

Cameo unload a widespread critique of those in power over the lies they tell with their signature, hard-hitting funk.

Even with its title and sporting usage, Kool & the Gang's signature song embodies a more laidback form of celebrating.

His accomplishments are visible throughout one of the Gap Band's signature and most evergreen songs.

...well, I'm writing about this song and band for the first time, but the theme of love and desire is nothing new for me or music at large.

On the day most associated with the group, I just had to write about them — but I had to do it my way.

A standout track of the early 90s is even more intriguing when one applies the context of its introduction to the rest of the track.

Yom Kippur offers me the opportunity to reflect as I bare my soul in the hope of bettering myself.

In a pop scene inundated with 80s throwbacks, a tribute to the early 70s is a breath of fresh air and then some.

On a down day where little seemed to go right for me, a healthy dose of house-like funk temporarily lifted my spirits.

I finally talk about a track from my lifetime, and it gives me a chance to appreciate sampling as well as its lyrical perspective.

Eric Burdon and War prove to be the perfect soundtrack for a lazy weekend day near the start of the school year.