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2020- My year in review.

By Ash Lauryn on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

I’ve finally returned from my unplanned hiatus from the blog, and through all of the ups and downs that were 2020, I must say, things have been going pretty well.

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Setting The Record Straight

By Ash Lauryn on September 12, 2020February 15, 2021

As a black woman in the industry trying to contribute something positive, it truly feels shitty to have someone claiming they want to protect you take advantage of your vulnerability, and hold it against you.

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An Update From Quarantine

By Ash Lauryn on March 30, 2020February 15, 2021

Its officially week 2 of my quarantine and although the time hasn’t moved as slowly as I anticipated, I’m not exactly excited to spend another month like this. I’ve managed to keep “busy” around the house for the most part, but obviously am pretty stagnant in terms of work. I decided to pay my bills

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When Crisis Brings Out The Ugly In People

By Ash Lauryn on March 16, 2020February 15, 2021

Why spread more negativity when we can offer support and understanding?

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Underground & Black’s Favorite Records of 2K19

By Ash Lauryn on December 18, 2019February 15, 2021

In 2020 I’d like to see some major improvements in diversity in dance music journalism, and I plan to be contributing to the cause.

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Keeping It Real…

By Ash Lauryn on October 29, 2019February 15, 2021

It’s Tuesday, and I still haven’t been able to shake this whole “cornrow” situation that blew up on Twitter regarding NK. My anger is rooted in her reaction to the backlash, not the action of wearing the hairstyle. Correct everyone makes mistakes, but how one goes about the situation, in the end, is what can

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A Weekend Across The Pond

By Ash Lauryn on May 10, 2019February 15, 2021

That’s one of the crazy aspects of DJing- you travel the world yet sometimes there’s only enough time for dinner and the gig.

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Underground & Black Top 10 Records of 2018

By Ash Lauryn on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

As the year comes a close there’s no denying  that there was a lot of great music that came out these past 12 months. The state of dance music is often questionable in this day, but coming across quality music that captures the true essence of the sound and culture we come from is always

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Laying Low

By Ash Lauryn on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018

Support black music, black people, and never forget the roots of this gift to all of us- post the David Guetta article, you see how easy it is for history to be misconstrued. 

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Every Day Ain’t The Same…

By Ash Lauryn on October 11, 2018October 20, 2018

The music I play is a reflection of my soul, and I hope you feel me when you hear it. 

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Who is she?

Ash Lauryn is a DJ and Writer, hailing from Detroit, currently based in Atlanta. She is the founder of the influential platform “Underground & Black”, and is an outspoken advocate for the black historical roots of underground dance music.

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  • 2020- My year in review. February 22, 2021
  • Setting The Record Straight September 12, 2020
  • An Update From Quarantine March 30, 2020
  • When Crisis Brings Out The Ugly In People March 16, 2020
  • Underground & Black’s Favorite Records of 2K19 December 18, 2019
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