(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up on funk or ever fell down a rabbit hole of West Coast hip hop, then you’ve definitely felt the presence of Roger Troutman—even if you didn’t know it at the time. The ...

I have seen the list of this year's Oscar nominees for Best Song -- and while I've heard them all, I couldn't hum a single one back to you. --- A pre-emptive note to those who... I have seen the list ...

If you're a certain age, and you hear this music... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "STAYIN' ALIVE") BEE GEES: (Singing) Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.