Drake - “Nothing Was The Same” Equal parts self indulgence and brooding introspection, Drake’s latest album showcases the rapper’s range while staying true to the radio-friendly formula that has made him the undisputed usurper to the commercial rap throne. Clever lyrics help deliver messages about lost love, jealous haters and throwing money stacks in the club, while a … [Read more...] about Album review: Musical multiplicity
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Guess who’s back, back again?
It's hard not to feel a bit of anticipation at the prospect of new music by Eminem, merely because it’s hard to know what the enigmatic artist will say next. Eminem has been hailed by many as one of the greatest lyricists to ever bless the mic, while being equally maligned by others for the unabashedly grotesque and at times hateful content of his music. It would be unfair to … [Read more...] about Guess who’s back, back again?
Rising Star of Suriname
Photo Courtesy of James Francis James Francis is a young rapper, singer and songwriter who is looking to break into an industry as competitive as any other. He has the drive, the raw talent and the backing of a record label, but also the unrefined and at times flawed sound typical of any newcomer to music. Although Francis has been creating music for no more than a few years … [Read more...] about Rising Star of Suriname
Detroit’s finest shares uplifting album
“Hall of Fame,” the sophomore album release by rapper Big Sean, was overshadowed by the buzz created by “Control,” a heavily criticized track left off the album but leaked online prior to its release. Featuring a verse by Kendrick Lamar, which sent rappers across the country crying foul after their names were called out —or in some cases not called out — by Lamar in regard to … [Read more...] about Detroit’s finest shares uplifting album
Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album
Indie music has acquired a certain connotation, be it the expectation of an unconventional sound that is becoming the norm or commercially relevant irrelevance manufactured by fame-hating artists seeking unbridled fame. As a departure from the mainstream created by artists who eschewed the A-list for the comfort of the B and C crowds, the core of indie music has become elusive … [Read more...] about Arcade Fire showcases reflection on new album