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Singles for the week 4/17.

Review: Singles of the Week 4/17

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • April 25, 2023
Singles for the week 4/17.
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.

Review: ‘Positions’ fools around with frisky lyrics

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • November 12, 2020
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.
While The Weeknd's new album is emotional and soul-bearing, it fails to experiment beyond his usual R&B sound.

Review: The Weeknd delivers emotional synth-pop album

By Lucas Jafet • April 4, 2020

Returning from a four-year album hiatus, R&B icon The Weeknd has released his latest project, “After Hours.” From start to finish, The Weeknd uses an array of synthesizers, auto-tune and echo to...

Review: Singles for the week of 4/19

Review: Singles for the week of 4/19

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor • April 20, 2019

“Easy” Tycho, Saint Sinner Released April 17, 2019 Mom + Pop/ Ninja Tune Tycho is known for composing glittering, ambient techno soundscapes. This collaboration with producer and vocalist...

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...

"Luv is Rage 2" is the fourth album from Lil Uzi Vert. The album bounces back and forth between serious subject matter and lighter material.

Review: Uzi’s ‘Luv is Rage 2’ transcends trap tropes

By Charlie Musante, Contributing writer • September 13, 2017
Uzi’s colorful influences come together to create one of the more entertaining trap albums released this year.
"HNDRXX" is the second album in two weeks from popular rapper Future. The album features tracks with guest artists The Weeknd and Rihanna.

Review: Future’s ‘HNDRXX’ marks a new era in rapper’s career

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • March 1, 2017
Future sacrificed the high-energy simplicity that put him on the map for an overabundance of deep contemplation that doesn’t fit his artistic persona.

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: Old and new sounds create beautiful blend of music

Review: Old and new sounds create beautiful blend of music

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • September 2, 2015
“Beauty Behind the Madness” is an impressive album, featuring powerful lyrics and diverse but unified sounds.

Review: The Weeknd releases commercial compilation album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • November 28, 2012
The Weeknd released its newest album "Trilogy."
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