Donald Glover, Kanye West, and the ills of fame with Rhyanna Morgan
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders shares his opinions on Donald Glover's rise to mainstream prominence and the recent jump to compare Glover to Kanye West. Later, TV + film critic Rhyanna Morgan joins to discuss Kanye's recent behavior, the newness of Childish Gambino's character, and our overexposure to celebrities in 2018.
J. Cole, standom, Starbucks + other related topics with Mel Washington
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders welcomes Mel Washington to discuss the new J. Cole album, Cole as social media punchline, whether fame and authenticity can mesh, standom and its effect on art, the Starbucks controversy, and how to keep systemic issues in the national conversation in 2018.
Lórenzo J’s Mid-Aughts Music Review, Week 3
This is “know yourself; know your worth” years before Aubrey said it, “if you don’t want me, then don’t talk to me” without any of Fantasia’s heartbreak. Beyoncé doesn’t need you. Don’t you ever for a second get to thin... wait, that’s an entirely different song. Regardless, you get the point.
Atlanta, Music Tech & Kanye West with Rhyanna Morgan + William Garner
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders is joined by television and film critic Rhyanna Morgan and project contributor William Garner to discuss the current season of 'Atlanta,' the transition from CDs to digital music, their favorite Kanye West albums, Lupe Fiasco’s legacy, and Big Sean’s “corniness”.
Lórenzo J’s Mid-Aughts Music Review, Week 2
Ironically — or maybe not — their beef came at the apex of each rappers’ career: Paper Trail is T.I.’s last #1 album on the Billboard Hot 100, and Shawty Lo never saw that kind of mainstream attention on his music again. I might’ve found Tip’s responses petty, but he probably saw a guy he knew and respected and, most importantly, wanted his spot; this guy from down the block might’ve never held T.I.’s universal appeal, but he could threaten his neighborhood status, and that was enough to merit comebacks that were, frankly, mean.
Lórenzo J’s Mid-Aughts Music Review, Week 1
You want to see the exact moment Lil Wayne becomes a supernova? Here it is, right here.
Willie Mac Jr.
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders welcomes nascent Detroit artist + entrepreneur Willie Mac Jr. to discuss old Bates Academy, his transition into music, and more.
I Hate Sam Presti (Death of a Dynasty II)
On October 27, 2012, around 6PM London time, I learned the Thunder traded James Harden to the Houston Rockets. The Thunder vaguely claimed they were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension; James was seeking a maximum contract of $60 million over 4 years, which the Thunder countered by asking him to take a $4.5 million discount. The Thunder traded away their third head over a mid-level exception.
Rhy Speaks: On The Boondocks
Now into my mid-20s, it’s clear The Boondocks might always remain culturally and socially relevant, or at least until I’m older. Disagree? "The Trial of Robert Kelly" is the second episode the show ever produced; 12 years later, R. Kelly is still free and was recently accused of holding teenage girls captive in an Atlanta compound. Still relevant.
Fresh Never Fades Clothing | 2018 Collection 1
Major shoutout to Blake Hall and Fresh Never Fades Clothing for the launch of their 2018 Collection 1!
Black Panther, The Boondocks & Coming to America with Rhyanna Morgan + William Garner
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders welcomes WSH's new film + television critic Rhyanna Morgan and William Garner to discuss all things Black Panther, with some Boondocks and Coming to America talk toward the end.
Hypocrite!: Black Authenticity in the Age of Social Media
I’ve been crafting my personal brand around the aesthetic that I’d like WSH to exude — clean, refined, much cooler and over everything than you’d believe — and while it can be fun to play that character on Twitter and Instagram, it’s a weird feeling to consider how detached our two personalities can be. Not entirely disparate, mind you; I’d never accuse anyone of faking for likes and retweets. But we’ve all now become curators of our personal running diaries, for better or worse. Can’t blame a curator for exercising creative control, can you? That's precisely why my Twitter drafts folder is pouring over at the moment. Creative control.
Rhy Speaks: On Coming to America
I often struggle with picking a definitive list of my favorite movies, but on today, here’s the shortlist: Silence of the Lambs, The Godfather, and Coming to America. I could easily write an argument for the greatness of Silence of the Lambs or The Godfather, but the clear underdog in my top-three is Coming to America. This is completely unfair, however, and thus why I want to discuss why Coming to America is an undeniable masterpiece that doesn’t get nearly enough credit.
Blake Hall
WSH project curator Larry J. Sanders welcomes FNF Clothing’s Blake Hall to discuss the FNF brand and its growth as it celebrates its fifth anniversary.
The Migos Mélange, or You Should Be Able to Tell the Migos Apart By Now
Migos aren’t clones of anyone. They are three unique and versatile personalities capable both of producing cohesive projects and impressive individual efforts. And their differences — however minor they appear to be — are likely the key to their brilliance as a collective.
WSH's 2018 NBA All-Star Selections
Having watched an inordinate amount of hoop this year (shoutout to my Warriors-exclusive League Pass subscription), I think I’m around 77% qualified to tick off who I believe should make this year’s All-Star team. Plus, I needed to get my selections on the website before the official choices for the game's starters come out in like five minutes. Drumroll, please...
WSH's Songs of the Year 2017
No guests this year — just me. (Here’s your chance to tiptoe out the back door.) Per the title, this year’s piece will be far less “scientific” than the first two. I’m way too behind on music to pretend like I’m some sort of expert this year, so consider this a list of my personal favorites. I mean, I think I know a little bit about song construction and stuff, so I’d hope nobody sees this and finds me completely insane for some of these choices. As always, I take this project as seriously as I (think I) should, and I’d love to get your feedback on my picks and even see your “best songs” lists, as well.
Black Superstar Power: The Political Awakening of the Millennial Athlete
Sure, continue to ignore all the intentional system failures harming people of color in the name of pretending we don’t have a legitimate gripe. Let’s also pretend these wealthy, black athletes weren’t dead broke once-upon-a-time, because in this fantasy, they shouldn’t complain about anything! They don’t have it bad at all! Or — even better — let’s continue to pretend that America has this spotless history, that the many terrible things happening right now in the United States — white supremacist rallies, mass shootings by domestic terrorists, the election of an incompetent imbecile to run the country — are just aberrations and not the byproduct of backlash from the eight years prior, anger not only of a black man being President, but of him being damned good at it, too.
A Dose of Reality: Def Comedy Jam, 25 Years Later
Netflix was kind enough to give us 90 minutes of their reunion. I need that unreleased footage though, and sooner-than-later.
The WSH Black Love Movies of the New Millennium Tournament
Inside Episode 3 of WSH Radio, Larry is joined by Bonnie, Rhy, Will, and KT to discuss and determine the best black love movie of the late 1990's and early 2000's.

