Watching unsuccessful dates unfold was both comical and heartbreaking at the same time because it was hard not to root for such a lovable, transparent person.
Presented like an eighty’s mixtape, Nelle J gives us The Phoenix Tapes, complete with a Side A and a Side B. Starting with a fiery journey through love, lust, empowerment, triumph, and faith,’ Nelle J takes us on a feisty, upbeat, passionate journey.
I appreciated the references to Back to the Future, the thoughts shared about stepping away from poetry, and the eventual persistence for the poet to continue to display their art.
Whilst this book is marketed towards women, fathers, brothers, sons, boyfriends, husbands, pick up this book. As a female (used in the loosest sense), we know of our struggles and this book tells us that we are not alone with them.
An explosion of bitter, vile, stark realities that make for tough reading.
In many ways the lyrics bring to mind Eminem in his early days
A little on the limp side, resulting in an experience related more to losing one’s virginity than orgasmic pleasure.
Explicit acts described in a sedate way.
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