“The Right To Vote Is The Right Upon Which All Other Rights Depend” – Spice on the Beat

Election day is just a few weeks away, and the stakes are high here in Pennsylvania.…

Philly’s Phinest – Mike Voss’s New Album ‘Spark’ – Spice on the Beat

Mike Voss is a name we’ve seen a few times on Spice on the Beat, but…

A Conversation with Dan Charnas of ‘Dilla Time’ – Spice on the Beat

Philadelphia recently kicked off February with a week of festivities honoring J Dilla, beginning with a…

“Immigration is Not Just a Link to America’s Past; It’s Also a Bridge to America’s Future” – Spice on the Beat

Artwork from @soni_artist on IG♥ It’s been some time since I last wrote a post here.…

Philly’s Phinest – A Conversation with Tame Artz – Spice on the Beat

Not too long ago, I had the pleasure of having my friend Tame Artz over to…

Fox’s New Game Show ’99 To Beat’ Bumps Grand Prize to $1 Million

Fox’s upcoming game show “99 to Beat” has given its contestants one more surprise: The show’s…

Strange Love” by Stephen Thomas Unpacks Hookup Culture Over a Genre-Blended Beat

[Los Angeles, CA]: Acclaimed artist Stephen Thomas, known for pioneering the “Universal” genre, has unveiled his…

Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich: Behind the Making of Burnin’ Beat (Verve, 1962)

Decades after their respective deaths, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich are still synonymous with jazz drumming.…