Miles Marshall Lewis

2 months ago | ebony.com | Miles Marshall Lewis

The most personal of stories often resonate universally. Individual experiences sometimes end up relatable to the most widespread audiences imaginable. We’ve all seen this, reading memoirs or watching biopics that somehow feel like they’re speaking to us directly. I am not some relationship coach or date doctor à la Will Smith in Hitch (although I did write the love-sex column "Common Sensual" for this very magazine once upon a time). But I have been in love a few times.

Dec 10, 2024 | ebony.com | Miles Marshall Lewis

Ralph Ellison’s widely acclaimed 1952 novel Invisible Man, published when he was 38, stood as the crowning achievement of his life. When Random House released his unfinished posthumous novel, Juneteenth, in 1999, the publication of more of his unearthed genius became a literary event. As luck would have it, there’s even more to the unseen artistry of Ellison.

Dec 10, 2024 | ebony.com | Miles Marshall Lewis

Ralph Ellison’s widely acclaimed 1952 novel Invisible Man, published when he was 38, stood as the crowning achievement of his life. When Random House released his unfinished posthumous novel, Juneteenth, in 1999, the publication of more of his unearthed genius became a literary event. As luck would have it, there’s even more to the unseen artistry of Ellison.

Nov 24, 2024 | hitsdailydouble.com | Miles Marshall Lewis

If you haven't yet had a chance to absorb Kendrick Lamar's monster surprise drop (via pgLang/ Interscope), writer Miles Marshall Lewis has done a deep dive that'll definitely enhance your listening experience. "WACCED OUT MURALS" Starting with Spanish vocals from mariachi singer Deyra Barrera, GNX's opener comes off moody and dramatic, with a motivational chorus. Kendrick's verbal onslaught touches on fallout from his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, his infamous Drake beef and more.

Oct 4, 2024 | ebony.com | Miles Marshall Lewis

On Tuesday, the long line snaking across Harlem’s 125th Street leading to the world-famous Apollo Theater might make passersby think Travis Scott hit New York City for the night. Upon closer inspection, the sold-out crowd was cued up for a night of ideas over beats and rhymes. Author-intellectual Ta-Nehisi Coates just released his fifth book, The Message: a thinking man’s travelogue through South Carolina, Senegal and Israel in search of embracing some difficult truths.