If @minaannlee.bsky.social put it together, you know it's legit.

For the past year, I've been working on a show about the city I call home. That show is called "Atlanta Is...," and it is a truly stacked production ... starting with who's narrating our trailer: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...

i pre-ordered the UY SCUTI vinyl assuming it would be good (i was wrong) and what arrived is a totally different tracklisting with a bunch of new songs…it’s a short, mediocre, weirdly tender thug record as opposed to the 75+ minute datadump that’s on streaming

In this age of celebrity chatcasts, all I want is an updated Red Bull Music Academy lecture with Metro Boomin and Young Dro

I wrote about the recent “discussion” about how Martin treated Pam and how it bums me out that so many of us just flat out refuse to have conversations about stuff we love anymore. Stan culture and anti-intellectualism about *art* is ruining us. andscape.com/features/on-...

My friends at documentary studio Rap Portraits have been putting out a zine that features an essay by music journalist Yoh and reader submissions that are equally as thoughtful. Literally jumped at the chance to copy edit the latest edition. Read and download it here: rapportraits.substack.com

How much should a cup of coffee cost in the age of climate change, supply chain issues, and likely tariffs? I asked Atlanta roasters Portrait Coffee and Tanbrown Coffee for the Cost of Living Project and @canopyatl.bsky.social www.costoflivingatl.org/post/this-is...

Two entertainment profiles I would have loved to see from Atlanta publications: the TV return of people's champ Nicole Paige Brooks, and how Le Castle Vania went from MJQ to John Wick (and now Ballerina)

I'm in the market to hire freelance writers in Atlanta, looking at stories others are ignoring, particularly where business and politics cross paths. I'm looking to fill the gap, because subscription revenue means I can write where the AJC and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are both compromised.

Looking to speak to someone in Atlanta who's had to change their coffee-buying habits amid recent price increases. Let me know if that's you -- would love to chat for a story!

Oh wow. Bottom of the Map --- and with that, my career in podcasting --- would never have existed, had City Lights not invited me and Regina on to talk Childish Gambino's "This is America." Grateful to the OG Lois Reitzes and the 45 years she's been on the air. www.wabe.org/wabes-lois-r...

I also appreciate For Keeps Books for curating books by Black authors who I wouldn't otherwise find

Queenie's consignment in the same shopping center is *fantastic*.

JB's is great! I also love Ella Guru record shop, up in the North Druid Hills area. They have great pricing and new stuff comes in very regularly.

Bookish in East Atlanta is another great independent bookstore!

📌 have enjoyed my radio roasters beans but happy to hear there are other good ones out there! #SoonBeaning also sorry for the quote this doesn't make a lot of sense out of context

Absolutely! I have proudly supported my local groceries and bakeries. There are also plenty of little mom and pop shops that sell everything else I need/don't need. Buy local! Support small business. Let the big boys suffer until they decide to play nicely with us.

Lately (and not just because of Target ending DEI efforts), I've been so grateful that here in Atlanta, I can support small businesses to meet basic and not-so-basic needs. Some of my favorites:

Woke up mad! So I folded the laundry, did the dishes, and added more helpful links to my gregpak.link old school directory page. Check it out!

Kendrick Lamar Awarded Nobel Beef Prize theonion.com/kendric...

Closely monitoring this Georgia House bill that would restrict how "music, dance, performance art," etc. gets cited in court cases www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...

(taps mic) Nearly six months after @webjournalist.bsky.social told everyone at his ONA panel to sign up for Bluesky, I finally made it! And I'm overwhelmed! But I'm here and ready to signal boost writers and reporters who are much smarter than me