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One of Them Days: a long overdue laugh
Months after its U.S. release, One of Them Days has finally made its way across the pond, and I went to watch it on Friday. Produced by Issa Rae and starring SZA (Alyssa) and Keke Palmer (Dreux), the film piqued my interest, especially with a cast stacked with familiar faces…
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Zahra’s 20 Somethings…
Introducing 20 Somethings—my series where I challenge myself to achieve a set of goals before I turn 20. A year of discipline, growth, and proving to myself that I can do the things I say I will. Stay tuned!!
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Neo-Now: The Low Down
This article explores the origins and evolution of Neo-Soul, examining its fluidity, cultural intersections, and aesthetic. It’s a genre that I love because it challenges traditional genre boundaries, reflecting a movement that resists categorisation and embraces creativity.
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Love Jones: giving love a new soul
I didn’t realise how much I loved Love Jones until I rediscovered it this week. This movie is everything to me. I came for the soundtrack as part of my Neo-Soul deep dive but I stayed for the simple romance. Love Jones (1997) is a film that offers a narrative that…
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Previously on Thought Daughter Radio…
Last semester I did student radio as part of FuseFM at the University of Manchester and I had so much fun with it. Outside of lectures and work, it was an hour a week of escape and musical storytelling. The show didn’t go without its technical difficulties, but it definitely…