Author: Brandon Ousley

Brandon Ousley is a writer, editor, and creative from Chicago. His writing beat is music, branching across several genres. He’s an avid music enthusiast with an encyclopedic vinyl and CD collection. He contends that the album is mankind's greatest (and under-championed) art form to ever exist.

by Brandon Ousley August 10, 2019 Comments4

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When Stevie Wonder “Presented” Syreeta

Stevie Wonder’s personal and professional relationship with Syreeta Wright led to some memorable music. Her solo project, helmed by him, has been woefully overlooked.

by Brandon Ousley July 18, 2019 Comments1

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Curtis Mayfield’s “Never Say You Can’t Survive” – A Lost Gem

The advent of disco sent soul/funk genius Curtis Mayfield in another direction. We revisit one of his overlooked ’70s gems.

by Brandon Ousley June 22, 2019 Comments1

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Stevie Wonder’s “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” At 45

A near-tragic accident shifted Stevie Wonder’s exceptional gift into a whole ‘nother dimension. A look at one of his underappreciated projects.