Hip-hop mixtapes are, by design, free. Notoriously unpolished in content, stripped of studio mastering and laid bare before the ears of all willing to listen, mixtapes in their purest form provide a euphonic playground for the artist to experiment; and this rings especially true for rapper, author and motivational speaker Lil B. With five studio albums and 49 mixtapes under his … [Read more...] about Lil B, Chance the Rapper Deconstruct Form with New Mixtape, ‘Free’
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Blue Sky Riders to Debut their Newest Album at Smothers
Photo courtesy of Allison ClayTo the “Top Gun” devotees, the Kevin Bacon enthusiasts, the slow-dancers of “Danny’s Song” or simply the lovers of a good three-part harmony: Stay tuned. Kenny Loggins, who brought dancing back to Beaumont in “Footloose,” will bring dancing to Smothers Theatre on Sept. 19 as he takes the stage with Georgia … [Read more...] about Blue Sky Riders to Debut their Newest Album at Smothers
Rule No. 1: Respect the Late Latte Policy
Art by Peau PorotesanoWe’re almost in week three of the semester. The trial run is over. Hopefully you and your new professors are tight — you’ve bonded over “Game of Thrones,” you’ve gone to office hours just to chat and you’ve babysat their kids on the weekends. You’re on the level where if they drove by the shuttle line, they … [Read more...] about Rule No. 1: Respect the Late Latte Policy
Conquer the Fear of the Freshman 15
Art by Peau Porotesano Once again, the new school year is off and running. However, with all the big changes, many new students are left wondering if they should be the ones running. As late-night HAWC snacks, Caf food and Netflix binges become commonplace, the looming Freshman 15 is a serious concern. Even the infamous Web MD confirms that one in four students gains 10 … [Read more...] about Conquer the Fear of the Freshman 15
Ollo Gives Malibu Cuisine a New Flare
Photo by Emily CombiasOn June 26, the former Coogie’s Beach Cafe on Malibu Colony Road, a Malibu staple for over 20 years, reopened under a new name, Ollo. Owned by the same family, Ollo’s completely refurnished interior and new upscale menu, featuring Californian cuisine with a Mediterranean-Italian twist, has proven to attract a nonstop crowd. Ollo, a name that … [Read more...] about Ollo Gives Malibu Cuisine a New Flare