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Uganda’s “Ghetto President”: How Bobi Wine went from Dancehall Grooves to Revolutionary Politics

April 3, 2020 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

One of Africa’s biggest musical stars hopes his country’s young, impoverished masses can make him their next leader. But can he survive until Election Day?

Rolling Stone, April 1, 2020

Kidz Bop is a Juggernaut of the CD Age. Can it Survive the Streaming Era?

July 2, 2019 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

New York Times, Sunday, July 7, 2019

The Tragedy and Torment of Lil Peep

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

He could have been his generation’s Kurt Cobain, but he died of an overdose just after his 21st birthday. Inside his life, music, and chaotic final days.

Rolling Stone, April 2019

Building Character

October 24, 2018 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

As CEO Dara Khosrowshahi remakes Uber with an eye toward an IPO, his Iranian childhood and heritage are essential to understanding how he leads.

Fast Company, November 2018

Confessions of a Cover Band: Yacht Rock Revue croons the hits you love to hate

August 1, 2018 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

Atlanta Magazine, July 2018

Billboard Interview: Big Boi

June 26, 2018July 21, 2020 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

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Billboard Magazine, May 3, 2018

The Apples in Stereo’s Robert Schneider Gave Up a Flourishing Music Career to Chase His True Passion: Math

February 23, 2018 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

Atlanta Magazine, February 2018

It Took Trump to Make Superchunk Go Political

February 14, 2018 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

New York Times, February 14, 2018

Rhymes from the Backwoods: The Rise of Country-Rap

January 25, 2018July 21, 2020 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

“Hick-hop” is thriving despite little to no help from the mainstream music industry. Inside a scene full of big dreams and complicated politics

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Rolling Stone, January 24, 2018

 

 

Rapsody’s Grammy Breakout

January 22, 2018July 21, 2020 ~ djpeisner ~ Leave a comment

 

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