What is a song by an artist you don't usually like?

R. Kelly did some sadistic things to women. He’s an interesting case of how celebrities get the pass here in the United States, as it took well over 20 years for any of the things he was accused of to land him in prison. I honestly don’t think we’d be here without the Me Too Movement.

For the most part, I exclude all R. Kelly songs from my playlists now, despite the fact he was a major artist I grew up on. Some things you just don’t let back in your life. But, “Step In the Name of Love” hits the soft spots in my music loving heart. Damn it.

A song from the first gig you went to.

Kansas City Jazz Festival... 1996 I think?

Edit: 1997

On my usual 2000s indie kick.

I’m excited for a new T.I. album.

A song you'd like to hear covered by someone else. Which artist?

I could hear Leon Thomas doing “ Spanish Joint”.

A song from the last gig you went to.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a show. Most likely it was Dropkick Murphy’s on their acoustic tour.

A song you've seen performed live, or would really like to see performed live?

Just discovered this artist. Would love to hear him live.

A precursor to Minus the Bear.

I'm looking forward to Flea's (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) jazz album, Honora. It drops March 27.

A song in a language that you don't know.