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(11/02/22 12:00pm)
Oct. 28 featured some spectacular releases from Westside Gunn, SZA, and even Rihanna. However, the St. Louis star Smino finally released his long-awaited album “Luv 4 Rent.” Being one of the most authentic and grooviest artists of this generation, the highly anticipated project couldn’t have come sooner.
(10/27/22 12:00pm)
Thanks to streaming and technology, there are millions of artists available for listeners to discover. However, as helpful as this seems, it is difficult for these independent artists to carve out a career. For the past six years, Spotify has developed the Fresh Finds Program to help launch careers of multiple artists such as Clairo, Omar Apollo, and 100 gecs.
(10/19/22 12:00pm)
October is a time of fall, cider and most of all, horror. Scary movies are a pivotal part of the month of October and so are their sinister theme songs.
(10/13/22 12:00pm)
Rap and rock have always shared a close relationship. However, artists such as Jean Dawson have slowly been tearing down the walls that separate the two. With the release of his second studio album "CHAOS NOW*," Dawson continues to spearhead this new artistic movement of hip-hop.
(10/05/22 12:00pm)
Since the 1992 Super Bowl halftime show hosted by In Living Color, the halftime show has been an essential part of American culture. Some notable names to have performed include Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Prince, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more.
(09/27/22 12:00pm)
From Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, current students and alumni get the chance to celebrate and reconnect during this year's homecoming. As the most spirited week on campus, there are so many events that it can be hard to decide where to go. To help fellow homecoming partakers out, here is a list of some of the best events happening:
(09/22/22 12:00pm)
When fans of R&B discuss neo-soul artists, the same names are mentioned. Those names being D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, India.Arie or Musiq Soulchild, who all deserve their flowers. However, here are some more underrated talents who fit into this flavorful genre.
(09/11/22 7:28pm)
Thanks to the gift of streaming, music is being pushed out at a violent speed every Friday. Almost at the same space, reviews and reactions are released within a couple of days to a few hours. This rapid consumption and production of art and content, however, may not be as pleasant as it seems.
(09/07/22 12:00pm)
Even though Ari Lennox has been in the R&B scene since the early 2010s, she did not fully break into the mainstream until the release of “Shea Butter Baby” ft. J. Cole in 2018. Since then, the Queen of Dreamville has been a beloved voice and personality, accumulating four million monthly followers. Continuing this success, she plans to release “age/sex/location” Sept. 9, and to help with that, she just released an unanticipated EP “Away Message.”
(09/01/22 4:00am)
As technology advances new ideas are always sprouting with the hopes of change. However, recently the artist FN MEKA has been the point of discussion as this artist is not even human. FN MEKA is an AI that is branding a style similar to SoundCloud rappers such as Lil Pump and 6ix9ne.
(08/30/22 12:00pm)
As the days get shorter and school starts back up, having a playlist full of warming tracks can help create a good time regardless. If you’re moving in on campus, enjoying a walk in the park, or just need some good tunes, here are some songs that are perfect to add to your fall playlist.
(08/17/22 12:00pm)
Since the release of “Funk Wav Bounces, Vol 1” in 2017, there has yet to be a project more synonymous with Summertime. When the single “Potion” was released in late May featuring Dua Lipa and Young Thug, many fans were hoping for the long-awaited volume two. With 14 tracks packed with wide-ranging features, Calvin Harris finally released the album three months later.
(08/08/22 12:18pm)
After an untimely hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mo Pop Festival in Detroit came back in fashionable style. Relocating from the Riverfront to the Hart Plaza, the festival hosted a miraculous two-day event. From Big Sean to Glass Animals, here were the highlights of the festival.
(08/02/22 4:00am)
In the early ages, artists like Tina Bell, Skin, Death, Bad Brains and more were scarce in the heavily white-dominated rock scene. However, as the genre has started to resurrect itself back into the mainstream, it has been represented by new faces. Coming from far and wide, here are some of the best of the new age black alternative artists.
(07/27/22 12:00pm)
People love Friday for many reasons: it not only signals the end of a long week, but also the release of heavily anticipated music. With more surprises than disappointments, July 22 featured some amazing projects. Check out the best albums and EPs of this week:
(07/19/22 12:00pm)
It has been a rapid rise to the top for Maryland's own Brent Faiyaz thanks to commercial success from his 2016 feature on “Crew” by Goldlink and the release of his pandemic project “Fuck the World.” Now having the rhythm and blues scene in the palm of his hands, the artist has released his sophomore album “Wasteland.”
(09/10/22 3:32pm)
Over the years, the Minions and Despicable Me franchise has been known to contain surprising hit songs thanks to a soundtrack composed by Pharrell Williams and Heitor Pereira.
(07/07/22 12:00pm)
Whether it's having hidden gems in your playlist, being the first to put your friends on, or watching the artists blow up, it’s always fun being the first to know about an artist.
(06/28/22 12:00pm)
Out of nowhere, on Kendrick Lamar's birthday, Drake released a dance-influenced album titled “Honestly, Nevermind." Many people claim Drake to be a genius for this house style, as it may be the new wave. The only issue is Drake is not the first. Here are a few artists who have been mastering the sound of electronic, dance and house.
(06/22/22 12:00pm)
Since 2017, many rap fans have complained about the names listed on the XXL Freshman class as well as some of the weak rap cyphers that have been featured.