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Album Review: Family, Faith and Fame Underline Kanye West’s Album, ‘Donda’

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The alternate album cover for "Donda," published by Kanye West on Twitter, comprises a heavily saturated, abstract display. GOOD Music and Def Jam Records released West's 10th studio album Aug. 29. Photo courtesy of GOOD Music"I miss the old Kanye."This was a line from (in)famous rapper, singer, songwriter and fashion designer Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” … [Read more...] about Album Review: Family, Faith and Fame Underline Kanye West’s Album, ‘Donda’

Please Don’t Run for President

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Art by Peau PorotesanoDear all celebrities: Please don’t run for president. It’s a little early to be talking about this, but I feel like I need to say something before anyone makes a serious move and announces a campaign. This is a genuine plea for all people in the public eye who could gain momentum because of their name, but have absolutely no experience in the … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Run for President

Light Up The Blackout with Music

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Photos by Alli BurnisonAmong the craziness of the blackout that occurred Monday night emerged a playlist with songs frantically offered by members of the Graphic staff through an exploding group text. This playlist covers all sorts of genres and all phases of the blackout. Come along for the ride.The second that the lights went out, a silence swept before the panic started. One … [Read more...] about Light Up The Blackout with Music

Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is a Wonderful Trainwreck

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Photo Courtesy of G.O.O.D. Music Kanye West is having a tough time right now. There's no point in disputing that. I don't need to regurgitate his insanely controversial tweets, or the rekindling of his beef with Taylor Swift; nearly any publication on the planet can tell you about that. Let's talk about the music. Here's the issue: With Kanye, separating the artist from … [Read more...] about Kanye’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is a Wonderful Trainwreck

Understand the Real Kanye

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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