Ever get confused between a sample and a riddim? You’re not alone! While they both reuse musical ideas, they aren’t the same thing. We’re diving into the history of the Amen Break, Jamaican riddim culture, and the difference between borrowing a snippet and sharing a soul. Let’s geek out over some music history!
Is Jackson Dean’s ‘Hey Mississippi’ the new anthem of the Delta? Dive into our review and discover 5 surprising facts about the ‘Magnolia Sage’ era. Join the music discovery at Jess Likes Music.
As rising artists continue to push music beyond entertainment, DMV spoken word artist and emerging rapper Yxsterday delivers one of the more emotionally layered releases of the year with his…
Blackpink’s Lisa makes history as the first K-pop soloist to land a Las Vegas residency, marking a major moment for global music and representation.
Discover 7 hit songs that were almost given to other artists, including Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Leona Lewis.
“Nobody Realer” speaks to relational legacy, Black love, loyalty, devotion, and the emotional foundation required to build generational wealth and stability.
Explore the powerful songs of struggle by Mississippi artists, including Sam Cooke, Pops Staples, Mavis Staples, B.B. King, and Big K.R.I.T. From Civil Rights anthems to blues and modern reflections, these songs capture hope, resilience, and the fight for justice. Discover Mississippi’s musical legacy that gave voice to untold stories and inspired generations.
The January 2026 New Notes meeting kicked off the year with a fun one: 90s solo artists and groups! We had a great time with this theme! From The Cranberries…
Our last New Notes meeting of 2025 ended with a major throwback – 1950s Doo-Wop! Our members rose to the occasion and brought some pretty cool songs to the meeting,…
Our latest New Notes gathering was one for the books. This time, we explored a theme that stretched us in all the right directions: Eclectic Soul.
