Before video games ruled malls and basements, before kids carried screens in their pockets and DJs sampled every blip and bleep they could find, there was Tilt’s “Arkade Funk” — a 1983 electro-go-go anthem that sounds like the soundtrack to every joystick and pinball machine you ever tilted mid-game. Issued as a 12-inch single on […]
Pioneering electro artist Man Parrish's 1982 hit 'Be Bop (Don't Stop)' shattered genre boundaries and influenced generations of dance music.
The Madd Hatta Morning Show on Majic 102.1 is no stranger to stirring the pot, but the latest installment of his “Daily Dilemma” segment has taken the internet by storm. A woman’s viral rant, claiming there’s “no benefit in a man being a stepdad or taking on a single mom because these women are ungrateful […]
Black hair care pioneers Annie Malone and Madam C.J. Walker's legacies intertwine, highlighting overlooked contributions to Black history.
It’s the conversation that took over The Madd Hatta Show: A Black woman, seven years deep into marriage, admitted she was unhappy. The twist? Her husband hadn’t done anything wrong. In fact, by her own admission, he is “absolutely perfect.” But as she revealed, sometimes “perfect” just isn’t enough when you’ve lost yourself in the […]
The phone lines at The Madd Hatta Show lit up this week during the popular “Daily Dilemma” segment, as listeners responded with passion and outrage to a viral audio clip attacking the work ethic of Black women. The controversy stemmed from comments made by a guest named Jen on the Nothing But the Truth podcast, […]
Is he your man or are you just his convenient secret? That was the hot topic on The Madd Hatta Morning Show’s “Daily Dilemma,” where a 25-year-old woman called in, conflicted. After three years of dating, traveling, and sharing everything, there’s one place her boyfriend won’t take her: home to meet his family. Every holiday, […]
Recent aggressive enforcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is creating ripples far beyond detention centers, seeping into our neighborhoods and affecting our children’s mental well-being. A disturbing incident involving a 12-year-old boy named Max highlights how heated rhetoric is turning playgrounds into battlegrounds. Max, a U.S. citizen born in America, was recently playing in […]
Iconic 1983 electro-funk track 'Nasty Rock' holds personal significance, reflecting regional pride and an enduring groove.
Every once in a while, a beat drops that doesn’t just make you dance — it makes you think rhythm. That’s exactly the sort of vibe you get from “Mirda Rock,” the minimalist electro gem from Reggie Griffin & Technofunk that pulsed through underground parties in 1983 and still feels fresh when you hear it […]
1983 classic 'Break Dance (Electric Boogie)' defined early hip-hop and break-dance culture with its infectious groove and chant-along lyrics.
The one and only Shaggy recently chopped it up with The Madd Hatta, and the vibes were immaculate. The international superstar dropped gems about his career, upcoming projects, and even his take on AI’s role in music. First up, get ready Houston! Shaggy is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to the stage with the Houston Symphony […]