Last month Jay Z launched a new music streaming service called Tidal. Tidal's mission, as stated on the website, is to "[connect] artists with fans through the best high fidelity sound quality, high quality music videos and expertly curated editorial." Now, it's being called a “spectacular flop,” “stupid” and “too much money.” Other respected artists, like Mumford & … [Read more...] about Tidal: Music’s New World Order
Meet Pepp’s ‘Everything Guy’
Photo by Alysha Tsuji Amazing. Blessed. Grateful. These aren’t poster words for a Pepperdine promo script — they are the words Cesar Uribe used to describe his Pepperdine experience. “Cees,” as some call him, is very much like a drunk college student at Jack in the Box: he’s always there. During the day, he’s in the IT office or around campus working as a senior … [Read more...] about Meet Pepp’s ‘Everything Guy’
Rep Aims to Make Adobe Go Viral
Photo by Alysha Tsuji From floppy disks (remember those?) to the Creative Cloud, Adobe products have evolved in the past 25 years. One student, senior Austin Dixon, will represent the company and its evolution on Pepperdine’s campus. Three weeks ago, Adobe selected Dixon as its spring 2015 student representative. His duties span from running workshops to generating social … [Read more...] about Rep Aims to Make Adobe Go Viral
Understand the Real Kanye
Art by Peau Porotesano Somewhere deep in my soul lies an affinity for people with personalities that the general public loathes. Kanye West is one of those people. Doused in controversy, fresh off stealing the Grammy spotlight from Beck, Mr. West still holds my affection. From “College Dropout” to “808s & Heartbreak” to “Yeezus,” he can do no wrong. From swiping … [Read more...] about Understand the Real Kanye
If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late
Art by Alysha Tsuji My relationship with Drake is a lot like my relationship with my senior year. A week ago, I didn’t like Drake. I never caught on to the fan craze. “Thank Me Later,” “Take Care,” “Nothing Was The Same” — none of it captivated me. Whenever someone said, “Drake,” all I could picture was Jimmy Brooks, the wheelchair kid. Sure he had his bangers, “Best I … [Read more...] about If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late
