Drake found himself in the center of an apparent feud last week with Pulitzer winner Kendrick Lamar. On Future and Metro Boomin’s new album, We Don’t Trust You: Kendrick Lamar took an apparent dig at him on “Like That,” rapping, “Motherf*** the big three, n****, it’s just big me.” The line is seemingly a...
Country music has had a peculiar history within the United States. Despite being one of the most popular music sub-genres in the U.S., a palpable divide has kept a significant portion of the populace from taking part. Now, with Beyonce officially entering the country sphere with her latest album, Country...
Let’s face it, Hip-hop wouldn’t be what it is today if it weren’t for its pioneers. Hip-hop megastars of today, like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole (to name a few), wouldn’t be where or what they are if these pioneers didn’t influence them. My top three favorite old-school Hip-hop...
With the adaptation of auxiliary cords and Bluetooth devices into most, if not all motor vehicles, it’s become a bit of a rare occurrence to listen to the radio over your own curated playlist, static-free and on demand in your car. However, there are many benefits to listening to the...
Don’t get me wrong, I love Latin-Trap artists like El Alfa and Arcangel, and they deserve their recognition and success. However, there are many other artists that I feel should get the same amount of attention: Tali Goya and Chucky73. Let me tell you why. I found out about these...
As a shining example of self-reflection, unfiltered feeling, and creative growth, Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” stands out among her many impressive albums. After all this time, it’s quite evident that this masterwork is Swift’s magnum opus. Swift reveals her deepest emotions and ideas in “Folklore” with an enthralling honesty that goes...
Baby Kia is a supervillain in the making. Not much is known about the rapper, but many believe that he was sentenced to 738 years in prison for 14 counts of voluntary manslaughter. The news blew up on TikTok, with many being shocked and commenting that Baby Kia certainly wasn’t...
There was a time when folk music had a grip on American culture. However, as society has changed and introduced new technologies, one wonders if traditional folk music still has a place. It is a peculiar thought. Folk music has played a part in all cultures. Grey Group International notes...
On March 6th, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, officially ended the program that provided free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Before March 6th, families were able to order four free tests delivered to their homes through...
Boy bands used to be all the rage in US pop culture in the 90s and even the early 2000s. Now, in 2024, that craze has all but fizzled out. So, what made boybands so popular, and will that industry ever find its way back to the US? According to...
There is a language that may bring people together, heal broken hearts, and provide comfort in times of sorrow, even if our world is often full of confusion and unpredictability. Music is this language, this symphony of perfect harmony. With its power to stir up strong emotions and hit close...
A lot of the artists of today are absolutely phenomenal and talented, but as a member of Gen Z, I’ve come to like older music and artists equally as much as I like artists of my time. I gave older music a shot during COVID-19 when I was bored at...
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