humanity

Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.

"Healthcare: Healing, Hope, and the Story of Mankind"
A girl named Anaya lived in a small town between a hill and a rice field. She had never seen the hospital until she was nine years old. Her village had no nurses or ambulances, and medication came by bike once a week. When her younger brother got sick with a high fever, her family had to carry him five miles to the next clinic. He survived - but most.
By AR Roman9 months ago in Beat
Ruthless to Aftermath: The Untouchable Legacy of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg
Before billion-dollar beats, platinum plaques, and Super Bowl halftime shows, there was Compton. And in Compton, there was a kid with a curl, a dream, and a name that would echo forever: Eazy-E.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Beat
Top 10 Best Fighter Jets in the World.
In the world of aerial dominance, fighter jets represent the pinnacle of engineering, speed, and military power. They are crucial not just for air superiority but also for deterrence, surveillance, and precision strikes. The following list ranks the top 10 best fighter jets globally, based on performance, stealth, maneuverability, armament, and technology.
By Krypton 9 months ago in Beat
These Stars Stink!
Some celebrities are bad performers, and you might wonder how they ever rose to fame. Others stink. Really. Hollywood gossip reveals that some of your favorite celebrities smell terrible. Were they having a bad day? Maybe. Was it something more? Maybe they just don’t practice good hygiene. Whatever the case, here’s the scoop on some of the rumors surrounding smelly stars.
By E.J. V'Kanty9 months ago in Beat
5 Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20s
Life-changing advice I learned the hard way — that you can learn now. When I look back at my 20s, I feel a mix of emotions. There was excitement, confusion, ambition — and a lot of mistakes. It’s a time when we try to figure out who we are, what we want, and where we’re going. But truthfully, I wish someone had told me a few simple things back then.
By Dadullah Danish9 months ago in Beat
Alex Warren's Emotional Backstage Moment with Lana Del Rey at Stagecoach 2025. Content Warning.
At the 2025 Stagecoach Music Festival, a touching backstage encounter between pop artist Alex Warren and legendary singer Lana Del Rey captured hearts around the world. Lana surprised everyone by singing Alex’s chart-topping single “Ordinary” to him backstage, a gesture that brought him to tears and marked one of the most unforgettable moments in his career.
By FKG9 months ago in Beat
Some honest thoughts after listening to Tiken Jah Fakoly’s 'Plus Rien Ne M’étonne'.
You know those songs that hit you right in the chest, even if you weren’t expecting it? That’s exactly what happened when I listened to Tiken Jah Fakoly’s Plus Rien Ne M’étonne.
By Test9 months ago in Beat
Merrie Monarch Festival 2025
Every spring, the quiet town of Hilo, Hawaii, comes alive with the rhythm of drums, the sway of dancers, and the spirit of aloha. The Merrie Monarch Festival, named after Hawaii’s beloved King David Kalākaua (nicknamed the “Merrie Monarch” for his love of arts and joy), is more than just a hula competition—it’s a vibrant gathering that honors Hawaiian traditions and connects cultures across the Pacific. The 2025 festival, held in April, was no exception. From the thrilling Hoʻike exhibition to the heartfelt stories of hula dancers, this year’s event reminded everyone why the Merrie Monarch Festival is a cornerstone of Hawaiian culture. Let’s dive into the highlights!
By AB C10 months ago in Beat
Left on the Shelf - A Song
This is a poem I've been tweaking and working on every now and then... It never felt just right, but it was also one of those that I could never quite bring myself to chunk completely. I think because it is so close to my heart... a stage of healing. It is perhaps one of the most personal poems I've ever written, and while I'm still tweaking the execution of the music, I think it was perhaps destined to be a song.
By Lena Beana10 months ago in Beat
The Ballad of Patricia Lovarco
Patty Lovarco was a science teacher and I would say, an inspiring creature. Patty Lovarco was a teacher of facts. She demanded alertness, and rarely relaxed.
By A. S. Lawrence10 months ago in Beat
My Mother's Bracelet. Runner-Up in Harmonic Verses Challenge.
PRE-VERSE: My mother has a bracelet; it's carved from an olive tree - and etched into its rich brown wood are three different words for 'peace.'
By Gabriel Huizenga10 months ago in Beat
Anger Revisited
I decided to take the title of a poem from my adolescent days for a lyrical rewrite... These two words served as a reminder of how I dealt with undesirable situations as a teenager. Regardless of all the help, advice and direction I received, I still had to learn for myself what life meant to me...
By Lamar Wiggins10 months ago in Beat