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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 2h

bless tough nut to crack but I felt like it deserved it

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Nitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · 5h

big congrats to the @hearingthingsco.bsky.social crew (@jillmapes.bsky.social, @jawnita.bsky.social, @cinemasai.bsky.social, among others) for celebrating their first birthday in the worker-owned-media game. here's to many more to come! www.hearingthings.co/one-year-of-...

One Year of Hearing Things

Renew those subscriptions cuz we’re just getting started!

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 5h

thank u bruv!

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 5h

@hearingthingsco.bsky.social is one year old today! been a wild ride, especially for the last eight months, so peace to everyone who's been riding w us, subscribing, and rooting for us. if you're a member, appreciate u. if not, now's a perfect time to join

One Year of Hearing Things

Renew those subscriptions cuz we’re just getting started!

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 2d

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Hearing Things @hearingthingsco.bsky.social · 2d

A breakdown of massively popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's recent Mafiathon 3 event, its On The Radar-sponsored freestyle series, and Kai's position as one of hip-hop's favorite press stops

To Live and Die by a Kai Cenat Stream

A breakdown and analysis of the hugely popular Twitch streamer’s Mafiathon series and his standing as one of rap’s favorite press stops

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 2d

wrote about Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3, its On The Radar-sponsored freestyle series, and unpacked some thoughts about the omnipresence of streaming culture at large for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

To Live and Die by a Kai Cenat Stream

A breakdown and analysis of the hugely popular Twitch streamer’s Mafiathon series and his standing as one of rap’s favorite press stops

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

you’re talkin kinda crazy for someone w a Riyadh Comedy Festival avi!

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

you clearly don’t read my writing other places then. I take these asshole to task all the time. I suggest you bone up and go do something more productive w your day

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

I’m a journalist. took that gig out of professional obligation and took pains to express that he’s done horrible things while still being fascinated that he can command the big crowds he does. have been critical of him before and will again. have a nice day

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

back w my first Pitchfork review in over a year! wrote about Mobb Deep’s Infinite, which is a well-put together posthumous album and a reminder of Havoc and Prodigy’s inimitable chemistry that’s also just kinda…fine? lots to unpack

Mobb Deep: Infinite

Read Dylan Green’s review of the album.

pitchfork.com

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

no 💜

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 7d

shit crazy right?? thanks for listening btw

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 16d

I went thrift shopping w Kelly Moonstone earlier this month and spoke to her about life, love, and creating her luminous debut album New Moon for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

Kelly Moonstone Is Waxing (And Loving It)

The NYC indie singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer on love, loss, and creating her luminous debut album New Moon

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · 22d

my thoughts on Jay Electronica's A Written Testimony: Leaflets for Five Albums at @hearingthingsco.bsky.social (wasn't really feelin it outside of one or two songs)

Music for the Rapture (Not Today)

Free jazz, ambient drone, doomy metal, and other sounds you need to ascend.

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 10

spoke to the inimitable DJ Haram about her production influences, from Ryuichi Sakamoto and Ziad Rahbani to RP Boo and Three 6 Mafia, and her crazy debut album Beside Myself for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

DJ Haram Breaks Down Eight Perfectly Produced Songs From Around the World

The New Jersey producer, DJ, and sound designer burrows deep into songs by Preservation, RP Boo, Ziad Rahbani, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and more.

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 5

wrote about Chance The Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt, two blog era success stories who now happen to be fathers in their early 30s figuring it all out one step at a time on their latest albums, for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

Chance the Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt Are Rap Dads Figuring It Out

On their new albums, two established rappers navigate their 30s, fatherhood, and the next chapter of their careers

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Hearing Things @hearingthingsco.bsky.social · Sep 8

At 32 and 31 respectively, Chance and Earl’s latest albums, Star Line and Live Laugh Love, are mirror images of that tender moment when commitment is staring you in the face.

Chance the Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt Are Rap Dads Figuring It Out

On their new albums, two established rappers navigate their 30s, fatherhood, and the next chapter of their careers

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 8

hope u enjoy

One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 5

yea I get into it in the pice

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Dee Phunk @deephunk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Blog era wunderkinds turned family men is such great framing . And the similar expressions that they're both making on their album covers is no coincidence. That's resting dad face. I know this personally.

One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 5

wrote about Chance The Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt, two blog era success stories who now happen to be fathers in their early 30s figuring it all out one step at a time on their latest albums, for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

Chance the Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt Are Rap Dads Figuring It Out

On their new albums, two established rappers navigate their 30s, fatherhood, and the next chapter of their careers

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 5

figured you'd appreciate. love how this just clicked in my head

One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 5

wrote about Chance The Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt, two blog era success stories who now happen to be fathers in their early 30s figuring it all out one step at a time on their latest albums, for @hearingthingsco.bsky.social

Chance the Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt Are Rap Dads Figuring It Out

On their new albums, two established rappers navigate their 30s, fatherhood, and the next chapter of their careers

www.hearingthings.co

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 2

peace appreciate the inclusion

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One Punch-In Man @cinemasai.bsky.social · Sep 2

love appreciate being part of this good company

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Craig Jenkins @craigsj.bsky.social · Aug 25

love to people in every sector of the arts (and girl frankly far beyond) who don't know if forces beyond their control will sink their ship by decade's end but continue to get up every day and try *something* and also people who move on bc things get too tight. shit evil out here y'all valid.

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