Darren BallardStudent Loan Forgiveness Benefits the Poor — Not the EliteThe rhetoric from detractors muddles the facts in search of working-class allies.12 min read·Sep 29, 2022----
Darren BallardThis is a poignant statement in regards to NFTs.The NFT of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's first tweet (and the first tweet ever) "just setting up my twittr" was purchased by Sina Estavi for…2 min read·Apr 7, 2021----
Darren BallardHow To Invest in Jay-Z’s Cannabis VentureAnd other international stocks of a similar vertical7 min read·Mar 5, 2021----
Darren BallardThe Real P-Valley: Three Places Behind the Story That Non-Locals Should Know AboutA rich history lies deeper in the valley where the girls get naked.7 min read·Sep 15, 2020--2--2
Darren Ballard25 Years Later: 8 Reasons Why Friday is Still the Most Important Black Cult ClassicThe culture has been under the influence of Friday since ’95, and the slow burn continues.9 min read·May 14, 2020--1--1
Darren BallardinBallard SoundloadThe Top 10 Songs from Tory Lanez’ Chixtape SeriesIf the 2015 breakout hit “Say It” was your first introduction to Tory Lanez, you were considerably late. By then, Lanez had earned a cult…4 min read·Nov 13, 2019----
Darren BallardinBallard SoundloadHere are 10 of the Best Samples of Memphis Rap in 2018And a quick dive into how one song in particular has reawakened hip hop’s interest in the city’s sound.3 min read·Jan 5, 2019----
Darren BallardinBallard SoundloadHere’s the Brilliant Bankroll Fresh Reference You Missed in Atlanta Season 2, Episode 2Did you catch it?3 min read·Mar 26, 2018----
Darren BallardinBallard SoundloadKarat 24: Songs On the Rise, a Few Throwbacks, and Sleepers You Might Have MissedKarat 24 is a continuous collection of 24 buzzing hip hop/R&B songs, a few throwbacks, and a few tracks you may have snubbed or didn’t…4 min read·Feb 15, 2018----
Darren BallardinBallard SoundloadPlaylist, Ep. #01 — Inspired By JodeciOn December 21, 1993, Jodeci released one of the most influential albums in modern R&B, “Diary of a Mad Band”. In contrast to the clean-cut…2 min read·Dec 23, 2017----