Kassinda

Released a short month ago, Lelo dropped his new album Mastiff: Pink Tiles. The Pink Tiles edition of his Mastiff album contained a 2nd disc that has become a repeat in my listening rotation. I have always known Lelo for having top tier beats, from “Kudos” to his well-known “No contempt”, but Pink Tiles has a new vibe. As someone who loves dance music, it’s safe to say Lelo successfully cultivated a new sound in that 2nd disc. He used beats with Detroit techno elements that truly capture...

I’ve never known any part of my life without Michael Jackson. Michael didn’t just make music, he engineered eras. Each of his releases marked a shift, not just in sound, but in how music was experienced. His albums weren’t just bodies of work, but full cultural resets; each had their own distinct sonic palettes, visual identities, and performance languages. Michael Jackson was both an engineer and an inventor. On April 24th, the Michael Jackson biopic was released in theaters. While I’ve...

My first All-Star Weekend was an experience I won’t forget. I’ve always been drawn to the energy of sports events and the crowds they bring. But as I’ve grown in my understanding of journalism, marketing, and audience behavior, the way I experience these environments has changed. I now notice not only what teams execute well, but also what may be missing. As someone who values music and live environments, I’ve come to believe there’s still a gap in how sports organizations approach sound. Too...