The Magnetic Mindset

The Magnetic Mindset: The Dreamers

by Arasia Magnetic February 6, 2012 Editorials

It started with a dream and became a reality… Five years ago, Kevin had a dream. As a DJ and avid lover of music, he set out to create a destination for those that shared his tastes in music. In addition, he also wanted a place where he could rant (how many of you remember [...]

The Magnetic Mindset: Inspiration

by Arasia Magnetic October 3, 2011 Exclusive

Inspiration. This has been the word of the year for me, even moreso when I became the “lady” (as Kevin affectionately refers to me) behind KN. Sitting at the head of a blog as massive as this one isn’t easy and I have a “fuck this shit” moment at least once a week. And then [...]

Tupac Shakur: 15 Years Later

by Arasia Magnetic September 13, 2011 Exclusive

About two years ago, I had a penetrating conversation with my father about Marvin Gaye. We talked about his music, legacy, and ultimately dissected a person that neither of us met but knew so well. The conversation lasted for about three hours and was one of the greatest exchanges we’d ever had. The entire discussion [...]

The Magnetic Mindset: KN.com – The New Era

by Arasia Magnetic August 1, 2011 Exclusive

About three months ago, I sent Kevin a long ass e-mail telling him that I was done. Not because of anything he or anyone else on staff did (although Kevin is no joke as a boss): simply because I was burnt out. Working a full-time job, writing for five other websites, running my own company, [...]

The Magnetic Mindset: Lauryn Hill Has Lost More Than One… Including Me

by Arasia Magnetic January 14, 2011 The Magnetic Mindset

I’ve been a fan of Lauryn Hill’s since her role in Sister Act 2. Whoopi was the star but the mocha colored sister with the dreamy eyes stole the show. When she belted out, “His Eye Is On The Sparrow,” I was hooked. That unprocessed and genuine energy that surrounded her voice was refreshing and [...]

The Magnetic Mindset: 1988 – The Year Hip Hop Grew Up

by Arasia Magnetic November 1, 2010 The Magnetic Mindset

Picture this: you are hanging on the block with your crew. The fellas are looking fresh with their Members only jackets, hi-top fades are cut to perfection, and your fat laces are bulging out your shell toes. Doorknockers hang from the fly girl’s earlobes as they glisten against the moonlight while their asymmetric cuts blow [...]

The Magnetic Mindset: Pay To Play or Let the Dollar Circulate?

by Arasia Magnetic October 25, 2010 The Magnetic Mindset

I respect the underground. Not because I am anti-mainstream or this idea that says that they are more Hip Hop. I admire their unwillingness to give up because the odds are against them yet they still progress. They manage the business aspect of their careers, hold down jobs and families, deal with bullshit that comes [...]