"The crystalline clarity, empathy and confidence of Black Thought in a song like Water, the way his voice flows like liquid on You Got Me, or even just to hear the raw ability that seems polished and sophisticated anytime he freestyles is something that inspires me and has for a long time. That clarity carries over on the page in a stunning parallel that is refreshing to read." Joshunda! I love this, and also you are making me order his book.
I listened to the audiobook recently and I love the conversational tone in his rendering (complete with the “you knows” and “ums” That were not distractions but verbal asks: “are you with me? Can you relate?”); I really felt like Tariq was talking to me. It was an endearing listen.
The book confirmed for me that 1) Blackthought (and ?uestlove) are indeed geniuses, 2) Black mothers 🥹, and 3) the cultivation of Black boy genius in such a violently racialized society is all too serendipitous.
Haha I love that you called out OKP. I write about that site every five years or so, but I think about it more frequently than that. Such a vibe. I used to even peek in every now and then but it's been years. I love your insights about the audiobook. I can only imagine that it was a rich listen.
"The crystalline clarity, empathy and confidence of Black Thought in a song like Water, the way his voice flows like liquid on You Got Me, or even just to hear the raw ability that seems polished and sophisticated anytime he freestyles is something that inspires me and has for a long time. That clarity carries over on the page in a stunning parallel that is refreshing to read." Joshunda! I love this, and also you are making me order his book.
That’s so dope! I have a feeling you are going to appreciate it so much. Thank you for taking the time to read and affirm, as always! 🥰
So you were on Okayplayer, too? 🖤
I listened to the audiobook recently and I love the conversational tone in his rendering (complete with the “you knows” and “ums” That were not distractions but verbal asks: “are you with me? Can you relate?”); I really felt like Tariq was talking to me. It was an endearing listen.
The book confirmed for me that 1) Blackthought (and ?uestlove) are indeed geniuses, 2) Black mothers 🥹, and 3) the cultivation of Black boy genius in such a violently racialized society is all too serendipitous.
Haha I love that you called out OKP. I write about that site every five years or so, but I think about it more frequently than that. Such a vibe. I used to even peek in every now and then but it's been years. I love your insights about the audiobook. I can only imagine that it was a rich listen.
SUCH a vibe! Now I am curious about sneaking in myself to see what if anything is going on in there. 🤣
This sounds like an easy cop. Great review! Sharifa, has me interested in checking out the audio book. Thank you for putting me on.
I am buying this book for my grandson! He is graduating from high school next year and loves music. Thank you!