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Pop Off! – Kendrick Lamar Albums

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • February 4, 2025
Host Ethan Kaufman and guest Luke Horchler break down Kendrick Lamar's discography and rank his albums from worst to best in anticipation of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show performance.
'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.

‘Pop Off!’ – Albums of the 2010s

April 30, 2024
Host first year student Ethan Kaufman brings on repeat guest first year student Sam Zaslow-Braverman to rank their top album of each year of the 2010s.
Although personal and interesting, the new Baby Keem album "The Melodic Blue" is consistently mediocre.

Review: Latest Baby Keem album is consistently mediocre

By Andres Hernandez, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2021
Although personal and interesting, the new Baby Keem album "The Melodic Blue" is consistently mediocre.
Kendrick Lamar produced the soundtrack to the "Black Panther" movie, collaborating with artists such as Travis Scott, SZA and Saudi.

Review: ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack’s synergy stands strong

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • February 14, 2018
Featuring sounds ranging from hip-hop to R&B to traditional African music, “Black Panther: The Album” comes off a bold celebration of black culture.
Review: Singles for the week of 2/2

Review: Singles for the week of 2/2

By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • February 3, 2018

“Pray for Me” The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar Released Feb. 2 XO “Pray for Me” begins passably with The Weeknd’s smooth voice over a dance beat, and only takes off when Kendrick Lamar...

Deja View: A look back at pop culture in 2017

Deja View: A look back at pop culture in 2017

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • December 15, 2017

Senior writer Jake Leary sat down with a collection of Ithacan writers, editors and producers to round out 2017. In the first segment, staff writer Matt Maloney and podcast editor Kendyl Bennett argue...

Rhapsody blends her personal life with cultural drama on her latest album "Laila's Wisdom." Based on advice from her grandmother, "Laila's Wisdom" is an opportunity for Rhapsody to give back to her fans.

Review: Rapsody spreads wisdom on latest rap release

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • October 2, 2017
It would be a cultural injustice to ignore the phenomenal lyrical stylings of Rapsody’s work on “Laila’s Wisdom.”
Kendrick Lamar's newest album, "DAMN.," released April 14 and features guest appearances by U2, Rihanna and Zacari. "DAMN." is Lamar's sixth album and follows the 2016 release "untitled unmastered."

Review: Kendrick Lamar conquers the hip-hop competition

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 26, 2017
It may not be a straightforward classic like “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” or sonically experimental like “To Pimp a Butterfly,” but it has mass appeal.
Deja View: Piracy

Deja View: Piracy

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • April 11, 2017

In a micro edition of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary sat down with Assistant Multimedia Editor Matt Maloney to talk about the moral grey area of piracy. You can read Matt's review of ALL-AMERICAN...

Review: ‘Starboy’ shines in the Weeknd’s latest release

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • December 3, 2016
The Weeknd has created one of the most fun and hypnotizing albums of 2016. His themes of materialism and betrayal immerse listeners into “Starboy”.
Review: Kendrick Lamar's surprise album stuns

Review: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album stuns

By Cecilia Morales, Staff Awiter • March 8, 2016
Lamar is one of the few artists in the music industry who truly captures the raw emotions and difficulties of living in a system of oppression.
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