Andrew Martin
Books
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Philip Roth Happily Pissed a Lot of People Off
The late, polarizing novelist set a high bar for everyone else—and himself—to violently crash into.
Andrew Martin
5.24.18
Remembering Things
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Blu & Exile's 'Below the Heavens' Was a Magic Album
Its timeless production, raw vulnerability, and obscure mythology make the 2007 album a quiet classic.
Andrew Martin
7.17.17
Remembering Things
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20 Years Ago Lil' Kim's "All About the Benjamins" Verse Took Over the Summer
Biggie was the star attraction, but Lil' Kim stole the show.
Andrew Martin
6.30.17
Longreads Or Whatever
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Me Against the World No Longer: Why I'm Getting Rid of My 2Pac Tattoo
Pac's words reminded me that I wasn’t the only one who ever felt young and lost, but now I can't imagine returning to that place of depression and anger.
Andrew Martin
7.4.16
Longreads Or Whatever
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Has SoundCloud Turned Its Back on Its Users in Favor of Major Labels?
We investigate.
Andrew Martin
7.16.14