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Reprogram your brain with Akira The Don
Hailed as a “Legend” by the undeniable force that is Lil B, Akira the Don is a talented DJ, musical artist and all around creative. While he has produced hit songs and played music for large crowds all over the world, I discovered him through his own personal creation called Meaningwave. Read more
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Danny Brown’s Stardust: A Genre-Defying Album Review
Danny Brown is an enigma in hip-hop. From bursting on the scene with his abrasive punchlines and unique personality, Brown has been turning heads in the industry for over 20 years. On Nov. 7, 2025, Brown released his latest project, Stardust, marking his sixth studio album. The album is a rollercoaster ride through various genres Read more
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Token’s ‘I’m Not Supposed to Be Here’: A Deep Dive into Vulnerable Storytelling
Token’s newest project was the perfect album to pull me out of a writer’s coma. I titled this website Introspection Section because I am fascinated with human self-reflection and its ability to manifest through art. Honesty, vulnerability, and reflection are intrinsic factors that I look for when consuming media. I want to be moved by Read more
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Local Artist Spotlight: From Denver to Baltimore with The Shaky Experience
When I first decided to dive into The Skaky Experience, an experimental indie band initially formed in Baltimore, MD, I had no idea what to expect. The first record I listened to was Rated R Vacations, an experimental synth album that infuses spoken-word poetry with abstract instrumentals. I really didn’t know what to think of Read more
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Mansionz 2 and the art of authenticity
The return of Mansionz. There were many people waiting for this to happen, and to say I haven’t been jumping out of my skin with excitement would be lying. Mansionz is the powerful combination of Mike Ponser and Blackbear. Read more
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The Universal Language of Hip-hop
My time spent in Germany is the most recent time the power of hip-hop shook me to my core and reinspired my worldview. And let me tell you, the people love their music there. One of the coolest artists I came across in my time in Deutschland was not German at all. Instead, a retired… Read more
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The Reality of Retinoblastoma: One Girl’s Struggle to Find Normalcy
The powerful story behind Jade Cowden’s fight with a dangerous genetic eye cancer called Retinoblastoma. Read more