Kanye West
Review: Kanye West’s ‘Ye’ is enjoyable but average
Photo courtesy of Flickr Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer In the wake of several controversial statements made in public, Kanye West has released his long-anticipated album. This album, his eighth, is titled “Ye” and was made in Wyoming with the majority of its production handled by West himself. The album is the second …
‘Beat’ those back-to-school blues with this playlist
Photo by Tayhlor Stephenson / Lifestyles Editor Nothing is more difficult than facing the first couple weeks of school — freshman or senior, the change in routines can be overwhelming — but a guaranteed pick-me-up is music, and one can never really have too many vibe-worthy playlists. Below is a list of ten tracks that …
Motivate your Monday with this Black History Month-inspired playlist
Photo Courtesy of Flickr Story by Barbara Sherman / Contributing Writer Black History Month may be winding down, but we’ve got 10 empowering songs that will keep you in the spirit throughout your Monday and the rest of the year. These songs not only reflect black history in a positive light, but also recount the struggle and motivation …
Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” should be in your summer playlist
By Raven Harmon // Contributing Writer Have you ever been able to hear a color? Has gospel rap ever peeked your interest? I answered no to both these questions until the release of “Coloring Book.” Being able to hear colors along with unintentionally becoming a fan of gospel rap is an experience from the rapper …
Kanye West showcases production skills, new direction on ‘The Life of Pablo’| Album Review
Kanye West’s seventh studio album, The Life of Pablo, can only be described as “very Kanye.” Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Kanye West preceded the release of this album with some borderline crazy Twitter rants, which stirred up a lot of controversy. West changed the name of his album three times, beginning …
The singles’ soundtrack to celebrating Valentine’s Day
By Evan Dunne // Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Def Jam As February reaches its halfway mark, the aroma of love fills the air. However, this aroma tends to be more of a pungent stench for those of us who find ourselves unencumbered by the pangs of romance. Luckily for all you single stags and …