The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
21° Ithaca, NY
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
'GNX' is Kendrick Lamar's followup album to his infamous feud with fellow rapper Drake. The album released on Nov. 22.

Kendrick Lamar continues to flaunt West Coast confidence in ‘GNX’

By John Baker, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
On Nov. 22, one of hip-hop’s most beloved icons, Kendrick Lamar, released his sixth studio album “GNX” by surprise. Although there were no singles or promotions for this release, there was certainly no lack of anticipation after his feud with Canadian rapper and music superstar Drake. This beef was one of the ugliest and most vicious rap beefs, with scathing accusations made on both sides. The battle between the two hip-hop moguls was capped off with Lamar’s hit single “Not Like Us” — which does not appear on this new release — debuted at  #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning over 900 million streams over just a few months.
Children of celebrities are overexposed in social media

Children of celebrities are overexposed in social media

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • March 6, 2024
The relationship between a parent and their children is widely seen as a complex, sacred connection. Understanding the ways in which social media can be harmful to someone, especially someone at a young age, can be important, more so if there is any level of celebrity status involved.
Drake's newest album, "For All The Dogs," features a number of other artists including Drake’s son Adonis, J. Cole, SZA, 21 Savage, Yeat, Lil Yachty and more.

“For All The Dogs” highlights melodic and toxic flows

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • October 11, 2023
“For All The Dogs” is a well-balanced mix of both forms of the 6 God, as the album leans heavily on its top-tier features while also showing that Drake is still having fun with his music career.
Singles for the week 4/3.

Review: Singles of the Week 4/3

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • April 13, 2023
Singles for the week 4/3.
Despite showcasing a strong musical connection between 21 Savage and Drake, Drake's jabs at other artists like Megan thee Stallion and Ice Spice hurt the overall sound of the record.

Review: 21 Savage and Drake album lost in controversy

By Malik Clement, Design Editor • November 16, 2022
21 Savage and Drake's collaboration on "Her Loss" features standout production from Lil Yachty but features questionable lyrics from Drake.
Column: Separating the art from the artist should end

Column: Separating the art from the artist should end

By Eva Salzman, Life and Culture • September 23, 2021
With two of the most anticipated albums of the year featuring accused and convicted sex criminals, we can stop separating the art from the artist.
Drake's new album, "Certified Lover Boy," doesn't bring anything new to the table and repeats the past styles that made the artist famous.

Review: Drake’s new album is a certified bummer

By Mike Ross, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Drake's new album, "Certified Lover Boy," doesn't bring anything new to the table and repeats the past styles that made the artist famous.
Singles for the week 3/1

Singles for the week 3/1

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • March 8, 2021
Singles for the week 3/1
Review: Singles for the week of 11/30

Review: Singles for the week of 11/30

By Kara Bowen, Life and Culture Editor • November 30, 2018

  Say, Can You Hear Men I Trust Released Nov. 30 Independent “Say, Can You Hear” begins with a bouncy bassline directly channeling The Cure, which makes its swerve into dreampop...

Review: Singles for the week of 1/26

Review: Singles for the week of 1/26

By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • January 26, 2018

“JOYFUL” X Ambassadors Released Jan. 26 Interscope Records The combination of piano and soulful vocals is overdone and underwhelming. Touches of cymbals and horns in the bridge add...

Drake's "More Life" released, March 18, is the ninth studio album from the world famous hip-hop artist.

Review: Drake’s latest pop-rap fusion lacks life and heart

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • March 29, 2017
There’s no doubt that this project provides plenty of club hits and a few potential Top-40’s radio tracks, but that is just about all it offers.
Expressing the Music In You

Expressing the Music In You

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • February 17, 2016
It's important to do things that make you happy, and listening to music while I do little tasks throughout the day really helps me! Follow and download my favorite, daily music playlist.
Load More Stories
Donate to The Ithacan
$1500
$3000
Contributed
Our Goal