The word "oeuvre" refers to the collected works of an artist, author or a painter. An "overture" is either an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or another extended composition or it can be an introduction to something more substantial. Smash them both together and you have an "oeuvreture". I run down the history of Dart Against Humanity, tell you what I've learned and what the future holds for me. Thank you for listening to Dart Against Humanity for the past 30 months and 5 seasons. I appreciate you all.

The word "oeuvre" refers to the collected works of an artist, author or a painter. An "overture" is either an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or another extended composition or it can be an introduction to something more substantial. Smash them both together and you have an "oeuvreture". I run down the history of Dart Against Humanity, tell you what I've learned and what the future holds for me. Thank you for listening to Dart Against Humanity for the past 30 months and 5 seasons. I appreciate you all.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 100: Game Oeuvreture

Dart Adams discusses the 40th anniversary of Prince's classic 1980 LP "Dirty Mind", the first anniversary of the release of his book "Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book Of Dart", his upcoming piece about the 25th anniversary of AZ's "Doe Or Die" &amp; his gripes with Anchor in terms of sponsorships. Next week, its a wrap!

Dart Adams discusses the 40th anniversary of Prince's classic 1980 LP "Dirty Mind", the first anniversary of the release of his book "Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book Of Dart", his upcoming piece about the 25th anniversary of AZ's "Doe Or Die" &amp; his gripes with Anchor in terms of sponsorships. Next week, its a wrap!

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 99: Darty Mind/52 Weeks Later

I tell the full story of how my verified Twitter account with over 20K followers got hacked and while I  do want it back, why I'm simultaneously not in a rush to get it back. Report it as hacked so it can't infect other accounts and Twitter finally secures it, but I'm enjoying not arguing with people all day long in the interim. Also, happy 15th anniversary to my last day working a real job at CVS.

I tell the full story of how my verified Twitter account with over 20K followers got hacked and while I  do want it back, why I'm simultaneously not in a rush to get it back. Report it as hacked so it can't infect other accounts and Twitter finally secures it, but I'm enjoying not arguing with people all day long in the interim. Also, happy 15th anniversary to my last day working a real job at CVS.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 98: Hack & Slash & Burn

Dart Adams discusses his appearance on Season 3 of KCRW's Lost Notes podcast hosted by poet/author Hanif Abdurraqib, his struggles with trying to carve out a space for himself in a new arena, how he was woefully unprepared for the 2nd straight week in a row to record an episode of Dart Against Humanity but he fully plans to have a solid final 3 episodes to close things out and make up for it.

Dart Adams discusses his appearance on Season 3 of KCRW's Lost Notes podcast hosted by poet/author Hanif Abdurraqib, his struggles with trying to carve out a space for himself in a new arena, how he was woefully unprepared for the 2nd straight week in a row to record an episode of Dart Against Humanity but he fully plans to have a solid final 3 episodes to close things out and make up for it.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 97: Lost Notes

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I had to figure out what to make the episode about since I've been so busy and I wrote a piece during this podcast since I'm on a deadline. I decided to call the episode Blockstun after an FGC term referring to when a video game character is still stuck in their blocking animation after stopping an attack. When you hear the episode, it'll make sense...

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I had to figure out what to make the episode about since I've been so busy and I wrote a piece during this podcast since I'm on a deadline. I decided to call the episode Blockstun after an FGC term referring to when a video game character is still stuck in their blocking animation after stopping an attack. When you hear the episode, it'll make sense...

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 96: Blockstun

On this episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the year 1995 in Rap tapes and films from my perspective as a high school senior who was working with the Boston Public Schools and Office Of The Attorney General as well as an actor for MCET in Cambridge saving up money for when I attended Morgan State University for the Spring 1996 semester. 

On this episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the year 1995 in Rap tapes and films from my perspective as a high school senior who was working with the Boston Public Schools and Office Of The Attorney General as well as an actor for MCET in Cambridge saving up money for when I attended Morgan State University for the Spring 1996 semester.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 95: Live 95

On today's episode I discuss the real life &amp; career ramifications of keeping it 100 at times and never compromising as a critic/journalist versus when to recognize when there's no need to give your take or insert your opinion when it won't add to the conversation or it isn't warranted. Rest in eternal peace to Chadwick Boseman &amp; John Thompson.

On today's episode I discuss the real life &amp; career ramifications of keeping it 100 at times and never compromising as a critic/journalist versus when to recognize when there's no need to give your take or insert your opinion when it won't add to the conversation or it isn't warranted. Rest in eternal peace to Chadwick Boseman &amp; John Thompson.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 94: Keep It Real

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I discuss the work stoppages in the NBA &amp; WNBA bubbles which extended to protests in other sports leagues and the frustrations of being a Black creative feeling that your contributions, innovations, creations and your labor might have value but your life doesn't based on your lack of protection. 

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I discuss the work stoppages in the NBA &amp; WNBA bubbles which extended to protests in other sports leagues and the frustrations of being a Black creative feeling that your contributions, innovations, creations and your labor might have value but your life doesn't based on your lack of protection.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 93: No Protection

This week's episode of Dart Against Humanity is LVL 45 ///. It's all about my life growing up and the lessons I learned along the way, the 30th anniversary of the North American release of SNK's Neo Geo Playmore which was Boston drug dealer status symbol, the tragic murder of  Boston basketball legend Jamal Jackson in August 1995 who Boston Legends wanted to honor but it was prevented by the COVID-19 pandemic &amp;finally the 5th anniversary of me A&amp;Ring DJ Soko's "Domino Effect" LP on his imprint label Left Of Center/Fat Beats. Enjoy!

This week's episode of Dart Against Humanity is LVL 45 ///. It's all about my life growing up and the lessons I learned along the way, the 30th anniversary of the North American release of SNK's Neo Geo Playmore which was Boston drug dealer status symbol, the tragic murder of  Boston basketball legend Jamal Jackson in August 1995 who Boston Legends wanted to honor but it was prevented by the COVID-19 pandemic &amp;finally the 5th anniversary of me A&amp;Ring DJ Soko's "Domino Effect" LP on his imprint label Left Of Center/Fat Beats. Enjoy!

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 92: LVL 45 ///

I explain where I presently am physically, emotionally and mentally 72 hours short of turning 45. I discuss my issues with Rob Markman going back years, why I skipped a mid life crisis and the mindfuck of being able to do things you always wanted to do as a young person but how that still might be enough to fill that void or satiate me. I'll explore this even further next week in LVL 45 ///

I explain where I presently am physically, emotionally and mentally 72 hours short of turning 45. I discuss my issues with Rob Markman going back years, why I skipped a mid life crisis and the mindfuck of being able to do things you always wanted to do as a young person but how that still might be enough to fill that void or satiate me. I'll explore this even further next week in LVL 45 ///

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 91: Real Life RPG Grinding

Dart Against Humanity, the podcast where journalist/historian/author Dart Adams discusses whatever he feels like discussing whenever he feels like it however he feels like it. He covers everything from music journalism to television, film, music, Hip Hop culture, the Black music continuum, comic books, gaming or sports from the perspective of a creative who overthinks and decomposes analyzes everything then walks the listener through the entire process. Enjoy. Or don’t. It’s a free country. At least for the time being it is.

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On today's episode I discuss the importance of oral history in the age of real time social media, Google &amp; Wikipedia plus discuss how I came to appreciate film the way I do

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 3 Oral History & Film Appreciation

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity Dart discusses the challenges of trying to get above the noise and constantly having to sell yourself, art, ideas/concepts or culture as if it were a product/commodity to an audience to those who might not either respect it, value it or understand it so they see enough value in it to purchase it or enough potential profit in it to invest in it or sponsor it. Also Dart explores the moral compromises that come with having to frame, sell or market a culture to outsiders.

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity Dart discusses the challenges of trying to get above the noise and constantly having to sell yourself, art, ideas/concepts or culture as if it were a product/commodity to an audience to those who might not either respect it, value it or understand it so they see enough value in it to purchase it or enough potential profit in it to invest in it or sponsor it. Also Dart explores the moral compromises that come with having to frame, sell or market a culture to outsiders.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 39: Sell Me This Pen

On this latest episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss what I learned from the loss of my mother two years ago and how it changed my life going forward and how I cope with real time social media followed getting a verified Twitter account a year ago and the online harassment that ensued shortly afterwards. I also touch on how to navigate having an online presence in the era of Cancel Culture.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 19: Catharsis

On this episode of Dart Against Humanity I observe the 25th anniversary of Redman's classic sophomore album "Dare Iz A Darkside". I recall Def Jam's Month Of The Man promotional campaign. I even read from the album credits/liner notes of the CD J card &amp; excerpts from Adario Strange's The Source cover story on Redman "Hell On Earth". 

On this episode of Dart Against Humanity I observe the 25th anniversary of Redman's classic sophomore album "Dare Iz A Darkside". I recall Def Jam's Month Of The Man promotional campaign. I even read from the album credits/liner notes of the CD J card &amp; excerpts from Adario Strange's The Source cover story on Redman "Hell On Earth".

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 64: Dare Iz A Dartside

Dart Adams is totally incensed at the latest episode of HipHopDX’s The Breakdown where MURS alleges there hasn’t been a classic Rap album released in a decade so he breaks down why MURS’ argument is pure trash.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 10: Breaking Down The Breakdown

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I explain what's going on with the new ads on this installment of Dart Against Humanity and why I decided to spilt the episode rather than record it all the way through. I then dive into the recent Showtime 4 part documentary "The Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics &amp; Men" and my last segment I spend discussing Rawkus' breakthrough compilation "Soundbombing II" which will have its 20th anniversary tomorrow on May 18th. Loaded episode. Enjoy...

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I explain what's going on with the new ads on this installment of Dart Against Humanity and why I decided to spilt the episode rather than record it all the way through. I then dive into the recent Showtime 4 part documentary "The Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics &amp; Men" and my last segment I spend discussing Rawkus' breakthrough compilation "Soundbombing II" which will have its 20th anniversary tomorrow on May 18th. Loaded episode. Enjoy...

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 47: I Soundbomb Atomically

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the new Marvel film "Captain Marvel" without any spoilers, discuss the unique challenge of being a journalist in the age of real time social media and how the entire space affects me when I try to pursue work/drum up interest in my pieces vs. how it affects athletes or artists and the odd dynamic between creatives and the media that cover them. Ultimately it boils down to how much the audience cares about the subject. If the audience no longer cares? The media won't want to cover them anymore. Question is, will the artist/creative/athlete truly be happy and no longer miserable when that interest or scrutiny stops? What happens when no one cares anymore?

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss the new Marvel film "Captain Marvel" without any spoilers, discuss the unique challenge of being a journalist in the age of real time social media and how the entire space affects me when I try to pursue work/drum up interest in my pieces vs. how it affects athletes or artists and the odd dynamic between creatives and the media that cover them. Ultimately it boils down to how much the audience cares about the subject. If the audience no longer cares? The media won't want to cover them anymore. Question is, will the artist/creative/athlete truly be happy and no longer miserable when that interest or scrutiny stops? What happens when no one cares anymore?

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 37: When No One Cares

In this episode of Dart Against Humanity Dart Adams discusses the true meaning &amp; dangers of being a creative or work for hire/freelancer in this day &amp; age. You wanted the real? You got it.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 8: Life Of A Creative

Today on Dart Against Humanity, Dart Adams rants about people not being aware of the Lauryn Hill lawsuit over the writing/arrangement/production credits for “The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill” then the conversation turns to all-time great Rap Summer albums &amp; why Rap is considered seasonal whereas R&amp;B isn’t.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 17: A Matter Of Public Record

Al Horford

On Episode 42 of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss my recent visit to General Assembly to a Music &amp; Data panel discussion, another trip to Bow Market to Vinyl Index &amp; Union Sound,  my thoughts on representation in regards to Boston, gatekeepers/tastemakers/influencer culture's affect on the digital music space, Record Store Day being tomorrow, the upcoming Boston Marathon on Patriot's Day (4.15) and I also run down my old work history in local record store within walking distance.

On Episode 42 of Dart Against Humanity, I discuss my recent visit to General Assembly to a Music &amp; Data panel discussion, another trip to Bow Market to Vinyl Index &amp; Union Sound,  my thoughts on representation in regards to Boston, gatekeepers/tastemakers/influencer culture's affect on the digital music space, Record Store Day being tomorrow, the upcoming Boston Marathon on Patriot's Day (4.15) and I also run down my old work history in local record store within walking distance.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 42: Al Horford's Number

Bobby Brown

On today's installment of Dart Against Humanity, I first recount my harrowing experience with Twitter trolls after tweeting about searching for Black Panther on Netflix, my reaction to the first part of BET's "The Bobby Brown Story", more frustrated Black Bostonian talk, thenI explore the whole Eminem debate raging after he released a surprise album and the subsequent backlash and my take on a subject I don't even care much about.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 20: Bobby Brown Story & Algorithms

Dart Against Humanity returns for Season 3 after a 3 month hiatus. I discuss what I've been working on in the interim, why I haven't tried to turn this podcast into a "brand" yet. I answer the questions behind where the merch is, my thoughts on attempting to monetize the podcast and the philosophy behind my entire approach to what other people in this space refer to as "content creation". Enjoy... Or don't. It's still a free country. At least for now it is.

Dart Against Humanity returns for Season 3 after a 3 month hiatus. I discuss what I've been working on in the interim, why I haven't tried to turn this podcast into a "brand" yet. I answer the questions behind where the merch is, my thoughts on attempting to monetize the podcast and the philosophy behind my entire approach to what other people in this space refer to as "content creation". Enjoy... Or don't. It's still a free country. At least for now it is.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 36: Write Or Go Get A Job

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity we discuss the transition from the Winter mindstate into Spring and how it changes your mood, the constant struggle that comes from being a writer/creative and how I can't just enjoy things without examining them on a cellular level. I explain why comparison is NOT the thief of joy, but a necessity/inevitability in my field. I also touch on the perils of being a serious person plus explain why I put so little effort into trying to be published.

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity we discuss the transition from the Winter mindstate into Spring and how it changes your mood, the constant struggle that comes from being a writer/creative and how I can't just enjoy things without examining them on a cellular level. I explain why comparison is NOT the thief of joy, but a necessity/inevitability in my field. I also touch on the perils of being a serious person plus explain why I put so little effort into trying to be published.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 38: Beware The Ides Of March

On today's episode of Dart Against Humanity I discussed the latest Twitter arguments re: "Ether" vs. "Takeover", telling me to "stick to my lane", "Iron Fist" Season 2 on Netflix, my thoughts on Mac Miller's passing, "Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode" and why I study things obsessively for hours rather than sleeping.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 21: Avalon Landing

In this episode, Dart gets annoyed with the idea there’s only enough space for one big event or mainstream occurrence to draw the attention of a wider audience when the truth of the matter is the field/era is what lends importance to that event which can’t exist in a vacuum

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 11: Inconvenient Truths

On today's episode, Dart Adams reaches an epiphany about how he's presently living as a writer/creative who's constantly in survival mode even at his advanced age. He then goes on a couple of rants regarding different aspects of modern journalism. Per usual...

On today's episode, Dart Adams reaches an epiphany about how he's presently living as a writer/creative who's constantly in survival mode even at his advanced age. He then goes on a couple of rants regarding different aspects of modern journalism. Per usual...

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 49: Late Night Walks

In this episode I address the last episode being trash, the Drake normalized rappers singing take, the 90's R&amp;B wasn't filthy take, when I learned R&amp;B was filthy back in 1984 and lost my innocence thus spoiling it for everyone else, working on my next two books, Uptown vs. Def Jam, digging for records fueling music discovery and I finish acknowledging the 20th anniversary of Ego Trip's Book Of Rap Lists. 

In this episode I address the last episode being trash, the Drake normalized rappers singing take, the 90's R&amp;B wasn't filthy take, when I learned R&amp;B was filthy back in 1984 and lost my innocence thus spoiling it for everyone else, working on my next two books, Uptown vs. Def Jam, digging for records fueling music discovery and I finish acknowledging the 20th anniversary of Ego Trip's Book Of Rap Lists.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 66: Dart Imitates Life

Dart discusses Winter albums again, which leads him to discussing the 25th anniversary of Method Man's classic debut "Tical" in detail. He also rehashes his Twitter debate about how iconic the Wu Tang Clan logo is then he sets up next week's discussion about Def Jam's Month Of The Man campaign and Redman's "Dare Iz A Darkside".

Dart discusses Winter albums again, which leads him to discussing the 25th anniversary of Method Man's classic debut "Tical" in detail. He also rehashes his Twitter debate about how iconic the Wu Tang Clan logo is then he sets up next week's discussion about Def Jam's Month Of The Man campaign and Redman's "Dare Iz A Darkside".

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 63: Winter Is Coming

In today's episode of Dart Against Humanity, I research whether or not it was the 30th anniversary of Chill Rob G's "Ride The Rhythm" album yesterday then discuss the 25th anniversary of Jeru Tha Damaja's classic "The Sun Rises In The East". In the second half of the episode, I discuss the 20th anniversary of Slick Rick's classic LP "The Art Of Storytellin'" then finish it off with my frustrations in not being able to find the definitive release date for MF DOOM's "Operation: Doomsday" for the conclusion of my upcoming DJ Booth Rap research article which remains without an ending. 

In today's episode of Dart Against Humanity, I research whether or not it was the 30th anniversary of Chill Rob G's "Ride The Rhythm" album yesterday then discuss the 25th anniversary of Jeru Tha Damaja's classic "The Sun Rises In The East". In the second half of the episode, I discuss the 20th anniversary of Slick Rick's classic LP "The Art Of Storytellin'" then finish it off with my frustrations in not being able to find the definitive release date for MF DOOM's "Operation: Doomsday" for the conclusion of my upcoming DJ Booth Rap research article which remains without an ending.

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 48: The Sun Rises In The East/The Art Of Storytellin'

Dart breaks down everything that happened with his book "Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book Of Dart" being released on October 8th, 2019. The stress &amp; eustress that came after its release, the unexpected sales success, what happened with the BBC's The Greatest Hip Hop Song Of All Time list he was involved in, his disappointment in "Zombieland: Double Tap" and what Netflix shows he's seen recently. Dart's back humanity!

Dart breaks down everything that happened with his book "Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book Of Dart" being released on October 8th, 2019. The stress &amp; eustress that came after its release, the unexpected sales success, what happened with the BBC's The Greatest Hip Hop Song Of All Time list he was involved in, his disappointment in "Zombieland: Double Tap" and what Netflix shows he's seen recently. Dart's back humanity!

Dart Against Humanity Ep. 61: The Book Of Dart

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