Myles E. Johnson
Thinking Too Hard
The Influence of Black Gay Disco Legend Sylvester Is Everywhere
There is no black gay artist that opened up my imagination about who I can be while affirming who I am like Sylvester.
Myles E. Johnson
6.29.18
Thinking Too Hard
Nas Still Can’t Escape JAY-Z’s Takeover
Nearly 20 years after their historic beef, the two New York rap icons seem miles apart in their ability to be transparent with listeners.
Myles E. Johnson
6.20.18
Thinking Too Hard
Ms. Boogie's Transition Is Bigger Than Rap
With more queer and trans representation in popular culture than ever, the Brooklyn rapper's story is one that the hip-hop world needs to see.
Myles E. Johnson
6.14.18
Essays
The Deeply American Appeal of Donald Glover
Black art rarely gets space to be nihilistic. Childish Gambino's "This Is America" is divisive, explosive, and embodies reality.
Myles E. Johnson
5.8.18
Essays
The Ghost of Big Freedia
Mainstream artists like Drake and Beyonce continue to borrow Big Freedia's voice and New Orleans flavor, but she remains completely absent from their videos.
Myles Johnson
Myles E. Johnson
4.18.18
Op-Eds
Little Richard’s Traumatic Black, Queer Childhood Helped Mold Rock 'N' Roll
The musical legend continues to grapple with an identity that promoted freedom in rock music.
Myles E. Johnson
10.17.17
Essays
Dapper Dan Was Once Sued Out Of Business, But Now Gucci Is Knocking Him Off
The fashion house looking to Dapper Dan for inspiration shows that cultural appropriation and cultural exchange are two different things.
Myles E. Johnson
6.7.17