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Mtume We Trust: 10 Artists That Successfully Sampled “Juicy Fruit”

The world lost a music giant with the passing of the legendary James Mtume. His legacy will live on through his music, most of all the hit track “Juicy Fruit.” Here are 10 artists that successfully sampled this classic.

Kaboom! Look Who Stepped in the Room: Seven Television Series Returning Early 2022

It’s a new year and with it comes a few series making their return during 2022’s first quarter. Check the list and prepare to welcome back some of your faves.

Only Classics in the Building: Ten Steve Martin Films You Need in Your Life

It’s a new year and this is a Steve Martin appreciation post. These are ten of his films that you need to see in order to appreciate the comic genius he is.

One Two Three, On Me: Artists That Made It Look Easy Covering An Adele Song

A regular edition of The Sunday Stream will return next weekend. Today, since it’s the top of a new year, we talk about the song that will be my anthem all 2022. And it was an easy choice.

What A Time to Be Alive: Sixteen Songs That Turned 30 This Year

Music is universal. Music is forever. 1991 was a great year for Hip Hop and R&B, so it’s time to acknowledge a few that turned 30 this year. Enjoy.

The Sunday Stream

It’s been an incredible year for Black creatives and they deserve to be celebrated. This week’s Stream is a collection of some of my favorite peak Blackness entertainment from the past year.

Twelve Times Insecure Reached Peak Television Status

This week is the series finale of the Black series that arguably changed television. This is a tribute post to Issa Rae and her awkward brilliance.

21 Standout Performers of 2021

Instead of listing the top television shows of the year, let’s celebrate the actors that made an impact. These are my standout performers of 2021.

Shout Out To Black Women, Just Because: Six Ladies You Should Be Watching Right Now

Here at Dawson’s Ink, we stan for Black women. Always. Here are six that should be on your television radar right now. Get familiar.

Seven Black 90s Sitcoms You Might Not Remember

For every Steve Harvey and Jamie Foxx sitcom, the 90s gave us Blackness that did NOT stand the test of time. These are some of those sitcoms. Check the list.