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Released October 22, 2012, Kendrick Lamar’s concept album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” remains a potent experience where the renowned artist reveals his upbringing in a climate of gang violence and police brutality. With features from artists such as Drake, Dr. Dre and Mary J. Blige, the listener follows Lamar’s journey in Compton, a city that he adores but resents simultaneously.

Revisiting the m.A.A.d city of Kendrick Lamar

Ivan Mendoza, Reporter
October 22, 2022
Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Jack Harlow went from underground rapper to pop icon in a matter of two years. Harlow’s swagger and charm propelled him forward, setting him up for a massive release in the album “Come Home The Kids Miss You”. Besides unnecessary hate, Harlow’s newest project got mixed reviews from listeners. Harlow embarks on a shift toward a more pop central genre, leaving much of his large fan base torn.

Jack Harlow hits close to home with new album release

Peyton Stack, Co-Copy Editor
May 11, 2022
With her four projects, Lorde has continued to keep on living, and fans cannot wait to see more from her in the future. Even with her not releasing music, anyone can enjoy the music of the past, from “The Love Club” to the new album “Solar Power”. She continues to create a feeling of care for her fans, having them reminisce on past memories. “Well, I just have to go and live my life so that I have stuff to write about. its just sort of mooching and taking time,” Lorde said.

Lorde and Saviour

Nicolas Gomez, Reporter
March 4, 2022
The Weeknd’s 2020 “After Hours” album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, drawing attention to the artists’ unique R&B style. Tesfaye’s songs speak to the world in a time of chaos, providing entertainment and fun TikTok dances. His new album, “Dawn FM”, was recently released and generated a sizable amount of publicity. Filled with 80’s pop music and “hosted” by Jim Carrey, the album cements its place in the charts.

The sun rises on “Dawn FM”

Hannah Gresham and Elijah Pacis
January 13, 2022
Understanding Drake and Kanye West’s feud leads into a complicated hole of rivalry, deception, pettiness and mental illness; all stemming mostly from the latter. However, the recent controversy from West, mainly from him releasing Drake’s address through an instagram post, has heads turning. The leak potentially put Drake and his three-year-old son, Adonis, at risk and in harms way. Regardless, the question remains of whether this could deter audiences from listening to, let alone enjoying, Kanye’s music. The profitability of his future endeavors remains unknown, and the larger question of where the path of no return for separating the art from the artist begins.

Battle between GOATs

Erinn Gardner and Zioni Moore
September 22, 2021
The Weeknd makes his long-awaited comeback, delivering his soft but powerful pitches; and with songs featuring lively and energetic beats, After Hours exhilarates his fanbase. Abel Tesfaye dropped his new album portraying his vulnerability and naked emotion, referring and admitting to his fight for and within himself, all the while hurting others along the way. With this upbeat, 80s styled take on the new album, Tesfaye does not fail to disappoint once again.

After Hours: It’s finally The Weeknd!

Julyana Ayache, Staff
March 21, 2020
After five years of mental health struggles, heartbreak and a kidney transplant, artist Selena Gomez finally releases her third solo album, Rare, on January 10, 2020. The album mimics a diary of all the emotions that Gomez has experienced during her journey. All 13 tracks on Rare follow a similar theme of self-confidence for listeners to dance and sing along to.

Selena Gomez “Rarely” Disappoints

Michelle Lin, Staff
January 16, 2020
The album K-12 not only dives into the life of Melanie Martinez, but also into the life of its teenage listeners around the world as she discusses dark, relatable challenges that young people may experience throughout their school career. The emotional and dark twist on her alternative pop style continues to entice listeners and leave them eagerly waiting for the next song. As fans celebrate the release of Martinez’s album they actively anticipate her creative music videos to release next.

The soundtrack to adolescence: K-12 

Nia-Simone Sherwood, Media Editor
September 13, 2019
Junior Maddie Nicholas recreates the album cover for Ariana Grande’s latest album, thank u, next. “This album has to be one of her best albums I have ever listened to. The transition of her music has worked really well for her, and I am excited to see what else she comes up with,” Nicholas said.

Thank u, next: I’m so grateful for Ari’s new album

Haley Kish, Reporter, Photographer
February 20, 2019
Junior Grayson Powers recreates the cover for Khalid’s new EP Suncity, dropped on October 19. The EP cover gives off a calm, yet depressed, vibe as Powers looks off into the distance with a serious face and an old Camaro in the background. “Khalid’s EP has a lot of emotion behind it and it really affected me a lot. I really feel for his music as it makes me really happy,” Powers said.

Chillin’ in Suncity

Haley Kish, Photographer
October 25, 2018
The alternative rock duo, Twenty One Pilots, return from their hiatus after releasing their fifth studio album, Trench, on October 5. Lead singer Tyler Joseph explains that their logo represents their encouragement for people to create, whether that be musically, artistically, or any aspect in their life. Ecstatic fans join together to raise the bands hand symbol in the sky, supporting the musical journey ahead.

Twenty One Pilots: No longer hiding in the Trenches

Nia-Simone Sherwood, Reporter, Videographer
October 15, 2018
YSIV hit Spotify and Apple Music on September 28, 2018. With obvious excitement for Logic’s new releases, fans quickly download the album, along with purchasing their YSIV merchandise to represent their favorite artist.

Only Logic(al) to enjoy YSIV

Naoshin Kaiser, Photographer
October 9, 2018
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