Several music videos, a ton of social media antics, and a supposed sovereign caught in jail is just some of the deep fake stuff going on this week. — What’s good y’all? This is still Juwan, subbing in for your usual newsletter presenter Paul once again this week. It’s time for another Rundown! TL;dr — Paul’s sitting out on newsletter duties for the next few weeks (he’s alright, but feel free to let him know you’re thinking about him!)…

We’re one man down, a couple of crypto cringe croons in, and a few MLK comparisons closer to hell — but we’re never gonna give you up. Happy Megan the Stallion Day! — What’s good y’all? We‘re doing a little remix on the programming here at The Renaissance for the next few weeks. Paul is out on injured reserve, so I (Juwan J. Holmes) am hopping in to bring you your regularly scheduled newsletter. TL;dr — Paul’s sitting out on newsletter duties for…

The spectacle that is Kanye West is back for another turn, and people will be jumping through hoops to justify another visit to gawk at it. Some won’t — and with reason. — In April, there was an introspective published in Vulture following the news that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s marriage was ending, entitled “The End of Kimye’s Wild Ride.” …

Our second playlist, recognizing how “the world continues to adapt to this warped reality,” features Anderson .Paak, The Internet, J. Cole, and Gym Class Heroes. — Love is love. Even if there’s space separating it. “LOVE IN THE (Social) DISTANCE” is the second playlist bought to you by The Renaissance Project editors Juwan J. Holmes and Paul K. Barnes. …

One of the most-watched concerts of the year is in need of a serious reboot. We have just the names for people to consider. — By Kyle Denis, Juwan J. Holmes and Paul K. Barnes The best time on the musical calendar is happening this week: The Super Bowl Halftime Show. One of the biggest, most-watched annual concerts for the last 30 years, mega pop/rock acts Boyz II Men, Diana Ross, U2, Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, and Katy Perry have headlined…

The freshest urban and soul-based tracks out now, including songs by Eric Bellinger, Ty Dolla $ign & ZAYN. — Flavor Waves is here to bring the freshest urban and soul-based tracks of today. Every week, check in to come float in a wave of magic. Flavor Waves is created and managed by R&B artist & playlist curator Taylor Gray, and is a separately managed, R&B-centric list that will have…

The freshest urban and soul-based tracks in this week’s update includes Ambré, Amorphous, JoJo & Queen Naija. — Welcome back — Flavor Waves is here to bring the freshest urban and soul-based tracks of today. Come float in a wave of magic. Created and managed by R&B artist & playlist curator Taylor Gray, this is a separately managed, R&B-centric list that will have periodical updates (as of now…

Here’s the freshest urban and soul-based tracks of today, including Bryson Tiller, Jazmine Sullivan, Romen & SZA. — Welcome back — Flavor Waves is here to bring the freshest urban and soul-based tracks of today. Come float in a wave of magic. As we announced in The Renaissance Rundown #18 to conclude 2020, we are welcoming the Flavor Waves playlist to The Renaissance Project. Created and managed by…

Got a taste for something new? Check out the freshest urban and soul-based tracks of today, curated by Taylor Gray. — Got a taste for something new? Check out Flavor Waves and float in a wave of magic. As we announced in The Renaissance Rundown #18 to conclude 2020, we are welcoming the Flavor Waves playlist to The Renaissance Project. Created and managed by R&B artist & playlist curator Taylor Gray…