There are times when being a musical artist creates a no-win situation. Fickle fans want you to grow, but keep making the same sort of music. They don’t want you to repeat yourself, but quickly become unhappy if the new stuff is too different from what they expected.
Author Archives: Christopher Pierznik
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 58 (August/September 2019)
The latest iteration of my newsletter includes thoughts on the first day of school – for both kids and adults – family vacations, the juxtaposition of grandparents and grandchildren, writing about hip-hop again, and of course, the latest books I encountered.
A Wedding Is Not a Marriage
The ceremony should serve as the base camp of a mountain, but far too many people treat it like the peak
The Return of the Purple Tape: Raekwon’s Classic Sequel Turns Ten
“Got me behind the pot again” The odds were stacked against him.
A Fun, Glib, and Honest Trip Down Rap Memory Lane – “Ruffhouse” Reviewed
Growing up in the Philly area, there is a constant underlying feeling of inferiority, like a little brother, in regards to New York City, particularly within the realm of hip-hop.
A Decade of Slaughterhouse
“Soon as I hold a pen I co-defend the sickest MCs” August 11, 2009. I walked into the FYE in the Gallery at Market East in Philly and headed straight for the new releases section. I had already gone digital with my iPod Classic but a new album dropped that day and I wanted an actual physicalContinue reading “A Decade of Slaughterhouse”
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 57 (July 2019)
The July 2019 newsletter includes thoughts on going to the beach with kids, the quiet reconciliation of Lennon & McCartney, podcasts, organizing my library, and, of course, the latest books I encountered.
All of the Successful People I Know Have One Thing in Common
One of the perks of my job is that I am fortunate to sit in meetings with the leadership of the organization — President/CEO, COO, CFO, VP’s, fellow directors, managers, whomever.
My Career Changed When I Began to Treat My Job Search Like Free Agency
In some ways, it feels like the NBA offseason is becoming more exciting than the actual season.
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 56 (June 2019)
The June 2019 newsletter includes my thoughts on fireworks, exercising, Buffalo hip-hop, and, of course, books.
