the uncollected works of rkg

Rest in Power, Chinua Achebe

Here is a collection of quotes sent into OkayAfrica as a wonderful tribute to Chinua Achebe. They received some really beautiful words from Junot Díaz,Femi Kuti, & Warsan Shire. I’m very honored to be included in this. Achebe was a titan.

Searching for Zion

I was asked to review Emily Raboteau’s Searching for Zion. Bookforum, February, 2013

Best Music Writing 2012

I wrote my first profile two years ago. In high school I used to read this series and dream. This year I was selected to be included in it. Staggered, humbled and grateful. 

South Street. 2 a.m. Angry Bird and Cheesesteak.

South Street. 2 a.m. Angry Bird and Cheesesteak.

My Mother's House

An excerpt from Every Single Man I Ever Loved, my book. Transition Magazine, October 2012

Horses and High Heels

A brief review of Marianne Faithfull, the chanteuse who shares my birthday. Appeared in Rolling Stone Magazine, July 2011.