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Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty first came to prominence during the SoundCloud rap era, becoming the poster boy for the fun and melodic time. Being known for his bubbly trap songs, he caught fans by surprise with the release of his single “Poland.” However, his most recent project “Let’s Start Here.” released on Jan. 27, may be his most artistic endeavor to date.
Claiming to be influenced by superstar artists such as MARINA, Amy Winehouse, and Kehlani, Shane Garcia has a deep appreciation for songwriting. Pair that with their captivating energy and unique voice, the 26-year-old alt-pop artist born and raised in New York has steadily grown their fanbase.
When I heard the powerhouse indie/alt super-group boygenius, made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus, had announced that they were finally releasing a debut album together, I wasn’t surprised. To the delight of myself and many fans, rumors of a debut boygenius album had been swirling on the internet ever since their appearance on the Coachella festival lineup.
Artists face plenty of pressure when releasing music. Due to the high standards that fans hold them to or other outside circumstances, some artists have more on the line with their upcoming albums.
More rock bands seem to be making their way out of the woodwork already in 2023. With Pierce The Veil’s long-awaited release and Paramore’s return just around the corner, it would be a good time to take in some of the underappreciated bands of the scene, specifically ones like Sleep Token.
Figuring out the breakout artists of the year is almost impossible, especially thanks to social media and streaming. Last year, artists like Glorilla, Ice Spice, Steve Lacy, Yeat, and others were almost impossible to ignore. Now that 2023 has kicked off, here are the potential breakout artists of the year.
2022 was filled with some of the most revolutionary and spectacular albums when compared to the last few years. With many memorable projects, singles, and new artists, it can only make one excited for what's to come in the future.
As we leave 2022 in the past, it's hard to imagine 2023 following up this year in music. In all genres, but especially in R&B, this year has contained some of the most spectacular albums of the decade. Continuing my last two week's articles on the top 6-15 R&B albums of the year, here are my top five.
As 2022 nears its end, it's great to reflect and be grateful for what we've received. Last week, we started to look at some of the top R&B albums including Steve Lacy's "Gemini Rights" and Alex Isley's "Marigold." Continuing this, here are the next best R&B projects of the year.
As the year comes to an end, some phenomenal albums have been released. This year was particularly eventful for rock musicians. There were many great albums released, but only a few stood out.
With the year coming to a close, it’s always great to look back and appreciate what it's given us. When it comes to music, 2022 has been full of star-studded releases from across the globe, but the genre of R&B may have been the most exciting for many listeners. Here are my top R&B albums of 2022:
When “CTRL” was released in 2016, SZA was not only hailed as one of the best R&B artists of her time, but the album itself is considered one of the best of the decade. However, fans were left with very little to enjoy afterward as she only released a string of singles and features during her five-year hiatus.
All Time Low has become a staple pop-punk band in the past twenty years, coming out with such hits as “Dear Maria, Count Me In,” which just starts with a simple cough, and “Remembering Sunday,” which tells a simple but tragic tale of two potential lovers.
Earlier this year, in celebration of Black History Month, the Echo highlighted five unsung black artists, including local heroes like the Belleville Three and recently deceased Betty Davis.
Eastern Michigan University’s annual Holiday Candlelight Concert takes place again this year on Dec. 10 and 11. The concert titled “For When We Love” will draw audiences together to celebrate the season’s traditional holiday music.
Eastern Michigan University's dance department and symphony orchestra are partnering up for an abridged performance of Delibes's "Coppélia" on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Today, many artists can credit quarantine and TikTok to their meteoric rise to fame, and Fousheé is one of them. After gaining popularity from her “Deep End Freestyle,” she continued to build off that momentum in the following year with an R&B album titled “time machine.”
Born in Cameroon, now living in Houston, Texas, Armstrong Orock's life and musical journey has been a unique spectacle. Going by the artist name ArmstrongWW, the artist has been making music since the age of six.
The documentary on Selena Gomez, which came out earlier this month, covers a traumatic six-year era marked by significant physical and mental health challenges. The film, shot after Gomez received a bipolar disorder and lupus diagnosis, portrays the singer and actress learning how to love herself.
Walking between classes is a must for students. There's a good chance of having to take a freezing walk to make it from one class to another on time. Also, if you own a leather-seated car, you understand the struggle of sitting on cold seats and having to act like it's fine when it's not! However, blasting music is a good distraction to forget about your freezing hands.
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