Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. "Do I keep the light on or do I gracefully bow?" — thus ends the first track of Tyler Okonma’s, better known by his stage name Tyler, the Creator, seventh studio album "Chromakopia." … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tyler the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is Authentically Fantastic
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Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘GUTS’ on New Album
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Purple, angst, electric guitar, revenge, insecurity and recklessness are the pulse of Olivia Rodrigo’s new album — “GUTS.” Fans have been anticipating new music from Rodrigo since … [Read more...] about Album Review: Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘GUTS’ on New Album
Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Lana Del Rey tilts her head while resting her chin on her hand on the black and white cover of "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd." Del Rey released her ninth studio album March 24 and received positive feedback from fans. Photo courtesy of Interscope RecordsTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are … [Read more...] about Album Review: Listeners Latch Onto Lana Del Rey’s Lyricism on Her New Album
Review: Katy Perry’s New Debut Album Will Make Listeners ‘Smile’
Pop sensation Katy Perry dons the cover of her sixth album, "Smile." The twelve-track album was released Aug. 28 and features the standalone singles "Never Really Over," "Harleys in Hawaii," "Daisies" and more. Photo courtesy of katyperry.comAfter countless rejections from the music industry, knocking on doors and performing on streets, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson finally caught … [Read more...] about Review: Katy Perry’s New Debut Album Will Make Listeners ‘Smile’
Best Hip-Hop of 2017
Images courtesy of TDE and Roc Nation Since its humble beginnings, rap and hip-hop music have been creative outlets for artists to paint a picture of their realities. Artists use their music to share their personal narratives, address inner struggles and confront social issues. Over the years, rap and R&B artists have used their platforms to tackle issues of mental … [Read more...] about Best Hip-Hop of 2017