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“Blue Tape” review: Jay Park takes it down a notch
Photo Courtesy of KPOP Lover Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer H1GHR Music and Jay Park are back with their second installment, another 14-track album entitled “Blue Tape.” The record contains a mix of hip-hop and R&B beats, which are written in a combination of English and Korean. The album features a few new artists who …
Same words, different sound: Kelsea Ballerini changes it up on “Ballerini”
Photo Courtesy of WWD Story by Makala Greene/Contributing Writer On “Ballerini,” Kelsea Ballerini reinvents herself with a record that’s more emotional and mature than her last LP, which released on March 20th of this year. The new album dropped around the world on Friday, inviting everyone to hear more intimate versions of the songs they …
Declan McKenna spaces out (in a good way) on “Zeros”
Photo Courtesy of News Break Story by Ashley Barrientos/Contributing Writer 21-year-old British pop prodigy Declan McKenna released his glittery and celestial new album, “Zeros,” on September 4th. Once labeled as a voice for his generation after addressing several social issues in his debut record, “What Do You Think About the Car,” McKenna’s new album steers …
New label from Jay Park releases compilation album “Red Tape”
Photo Courtesy of Cultr Story By Makala Greene/Contributing Writer Korean American rapper and CEO of H1GHR Music Jay Park dropped a 14-track album featuring artists from his new label on September 2. The album, “Red Tape,” is a hip-hop/rap album written in Korean and English. “Red Tape” gives off a sense of individuality with colorful …
Brendan Benson “Dear Life” album release
Story by Danielle Findley Photos courtesy of Third Man Records Brendan Benson released a new album on April 24, 2020 titled Dear Life. Dear Life was a surprise, considering Benson has not produced a new LP in seven years. Benson’s outlook on his new album heralds his Good to be Alive single, which was a …
Album review: Jhene Aiko gets meditative on “Chilombo”
Photo courtesy of Singersroom Story by Salina Vongsanith/Contributing Writer Jhene Aiko released her 3rd studio album, “Chilombo,” on March 6th, which focuses on the healing nature of sound while also highlighting stories about a relationship. Aiko, an American R&B singer, explores new sounds on “Chilombo” that tell the story of her relationships while becoming invested …