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Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign released their most recent album Feb. 9, titled VULTURES 1, which has 16 new songs by the artists.

Kanye West continues to tarnish legacy with ‘VULTURES 1’

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor February 13, 2024
In the past few years, the Chicago rapper Kanye West has descended into madness. The once prolific artist — known for his earlier albums, like “Graduation,” “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and “The Life of Pablo,'' as well as his intricate production work —  released his album “VULTURES 1” on Feb. 9. Amid controversial social media feuds with his divorced wife Kim Kardashian, the death of his mother Donda West, public outbursts and antisemitic remarks, self-proclaimed “Ye” continues to tarnish his legacy with his most recent album.
Drakes 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.
Doja Cats fourth album, Scarlet, was released on Sept. 22 and features 17 new songs from the artist.

‘Scarlet’ does not escape the pop stereotype

By Sarah Mooney, Contributing Writer September 27, 2023
Doja’s past album “Planet Her” went above and beyond. It is unfair to judge because there is no way anything could surpass that album. This high expectation coupled with Doja’s attempt to escape her popstar reputation left many disappointed. Maybe pop is Doja’s forté and she should stick to music that constantly goes viral on TikTok.  
Review: Singles of the Week 9/8

Review: Singles of the Week 9/8

By Molly Fitzsimons, Co-Life and Culture Editor September 15, 2023

Song name: “RN” Artist: Joey Valence & Brae  Release date: 9/8 Record label: JVB RECORDS Review: Joey Valence & Brae released their new song “RN” Sept. 8, following their hit...

Review: Singles of the week 8/25

Review: Singles of the week 8/25

By Molly Fitzsimons, Co-Life and Culture Editor September 1, 2023
Singles for the week of 8/25.
“The Forty-Year-Old Version” is a semiautobiographical film following Radha Blank, a 39-year-old playwright who, after winning the 30 under 30 Playwright Award in her twenties, has yet to have any of her plays regionally produced.

Review: Semiautobiographical film discusses problems in theater industry

By Sydney Brumfield, Contributing writer October 20, 2020
“The Forty-Year-Old Version” is Radha Blank’s semiautobiographical debut feature film, and it premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion flex femininity in WAP

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion flex femininity in ‘WAP’

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer September 17, 2020
It isn’t difficult to see a pattern in how listeners respond to music based on the artist who creates it.
In his latest album Limbo, Aminé uses his storytelling skills to contemplate the difficulties of growing up and the search for meaning in his own life.  Although the album covers heavy topics, the music is bright and playful.

Review: Rap artist copes with adulthood and meaning of life

By Eva Salzman, Staff Writer September 2, 2020
In his latest album "Limbo," Aminé uses his storytelling skills to contemplate the difficulties of growing up and the search for meaning in his own life.
Bashar Jackson, known as Pop Smoke, died five months before the release of his debut album, leaving music enthusiasts lamenting the artist and career that could have been. Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon is an atmospheric but unrefined album.

Review: Late artist travels the world in drill album

By Lucas Jafet, Staff Writer July 13, 2020
Bashar Jackson, known as Pop Smoke, died five months before the release of his debut album. Fans lamented the artist and career that could have been.
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