The Composition Podcast

(*RE-UPLOAD) (3/21/22) On this episode, Dermaine starts with a poem by Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka). For our pop culture, Dermaine analyzes three topics: The confirmation hearings of our new Supreme Court Justice nominee, the slap heard 'round the world, and the NFL's new Rooney and overtime rules. After that he gives his take on our book of the week before listening to an upbeat, uptempo track from our artist of the week.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (3/7/22) Dermaine share's another poem by the illustrious Gwendolyn Brooks before discussing Ann Tyler's position of writer's perspective. He then talks about the book of the week, The Three-Cornered War before playing a really, really dope track!

(*RE-UPLOAD) (2/28/22) This week Dermaine discusses African American great, Phyllis Wheatley. He opens with one of her most scrutinized poems, before discussing the book of the week about her. Before this weeks book though, he talks shows, and basketball star detained? Finally he ends with new music for the week.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (2/21/22) Dermaine opens this episode with a poem by Mary Oliver. He then mentions reports of Africans not being allowed to live the Ukraine and gives his review of the Batman. Finally he gives a quick review of A Bittersweet Moment followed by a banger by an upcoming DMV artist.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (2/14/22) Happy Black History Month! Dermaine opens up with a poem by... himself. Then he explains his bittersweet Super Bowl 56 recap, followed by well wishes and prayers for.. well-everyone. Next he breaks down his reading of Iceberg Slim's Pimp book, followed by a closing track where he is featured along with the multi-faceted Tone Fatts.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (2/7/22) Happy Black History Month! On this episode, host Dermaine opens up with a poem by former NBA player, Etan Thomas. He then follows up with SB 56 predictions and praise for the rising star, Joe Burrow. Finally, as usual, a reading from the book of the week and a song from a special music spotlight this week.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (1/31/22) Happy Black History Month! On this episode, host Dermaine reads a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, before briefly discussing TB12's NFL retirement and Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL. After praises for Tia William's novel, he plays a banger from an artist he can't seem to find.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (1/17/22) On Episode 3, Dermaine opens up with a poem dedicated to faint and defeating your fears, followed by a happy retirement for a Steelers great. The book of the week is Georgette Heyer's Beauvallet. To prepare for Black History Month, our song of the week is from a good friend of Dermaine's whose talent and skill has touched many artists within the DMV.

(*RE-UPLOAD) (1/10/22) Opening Poem: Good Vibrations by Ife Aldin

On this new episode, host Dermaine discusses the loss of an African American icon before discussing the much anticipated 1619 Project edited by Nike Hannah-Jones. He also gives a special shoutout to Swing's Coffee and stand and discusses their holiday been for '21. Our music spotlight this week is none other than.......

(*RE-UPLOAD) (1/3/22) HAPPY '22 to you! In Episode 1 of The Composition Podcast, host Dermaine opens with a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks from A Street In Bronzeville (1945). Then comes RIPS for two American icons lost at the bottom of the year in 2021. Next, our host addresses a few buzzing pop culture topics before revealing thus week.s book and artist of the week for The Composition Bookclub.