The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi)

In mid-February love is always in the air, but is it in the groove? Salaam Remi—producer behind hits for Amy Winehouse, Miguel, Nas and more—joins TMS to debate the past, present, and future of the ballad. From Sinatra’s stylings and Miles’s blues, to Marvin’s longings and Drake’s feelings, the Snobs dive into the heart of the love song only to discover the soul of the slow jam. Before leaving, Salaam and the fellas nominate their pick for greatest break-up song of all time. Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all!

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STRANGE LOVE: Black Narcissus

So it’s 1947 and… something’s in the air. Written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, Black Narcissus outwardly uses breathtaking sets and cinematography

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