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Lil Pumps new album grabbed a lot of attention when it was first announced but upon its release, it seems likely that this record will not persist in the mainstream.

Review: “Harverd Dropout” lacks timeless quality

By David West March 5, 2019

Just over two years ago, the internet gave birth to one of its most colorful and outspoken personalities. At only 16 years old, Gazzy Garcia, a cocky, raucous kid from South Florida, became Lil Pump....

Ariana Grandes thank u, next tells a story about growth after loss. It isnt without its flaws, but Grandes ability to use her music as a tool to transparently and publicly cope with personal struggles is admirable.

Review: “thank u, next” is shallow and tastelessly underhanded

By David West February 12, 2019

“Thank u, next,” the latest two-week effort from one of the world’s most popular singers, triumphs in showcasing all the negative parts of who Ariana Grande is and all of the frivolous reasons why...

Ski Mask the Slump God explores his own, one-of-a-kind style and works to produce the best music for his fans, instead of for fame.

Review: ‘Stokeley’ album is charmingly off-kilter

By David West, Staff Writer December 5, 2018
The truth is, and always has been, that the coarse, chaotic rhymes of this Florida-born rapper are an acquired taste.
From left, award winner Norman Lear; Diane Gayeski, dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications; and Lears colleague Mike Royce, 86, stand with the 2018 Serling Award.

Filmmaker Norman Lear receives Serling Award

By David West, Contributing Writer November 28, 2018
On Nov. 15, Norman Lear, legendary filmmaker and activist, was named the recipient of the Serling Award, an honor awarded by Ithaca College.
Rapper Lil Yatchys newest release, Nuthin 2 Prove, fails to demonstrate his offbeat versatility.

Review: Lil Yatchy’s new release still has much to prove

By David West November 12, 2018
It’s not often that a rapper with such versatility fails to demonstrate it so frequently, in favor of empty, meaningless noise.
Rapper Lil Wayne released his 12th studio album, Tha Carter V.

Review: Lil Wayne’s return is both savage and sentimental

By David West, Contributing Writer October 9, 2018
This was an album to shamelessly boast raw talent and establish Lil Wayne as one of the greatest to ever get on the mic.
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