Joji’s ‘Nectar’ Album Review
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Joji’s ‘Nectar’ Album Review

By Kelly Sanchez When you look at George Kusunoki Miller’s old crude Youtube character “Filthy Frank” and compare him to “Joji,” a brilliant artist and musician, there’s no doubt that his transformation has been incredible. He went from being an outrageous persona on the internet to venturing a risk by pursuing his dreams — and…

Detroit 2: Big Sean’s Album Review
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Detroit 2: Big Sean’s Album Review

By Jaylyn Gonzalez & Tyler Banks With his previous album, Double Or Nothing, dropping in 2017, Big Sean — a long-time Hip-Hop artist — recently made his three-year debut by releasing Detroit 2—an album that many fans have long-anticipated from him. Being his fifth album to date, Sean made a decision to take steps back…

Folklore, Taylor Swift’s Pandemic Poem
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Folklore, Taylor Swift’s Pandemic Poem

By Ajmaanie Andre Taylor Swift is arguably one of the most iconic pop stars of this generation. With a lengthy discography consisting of catchy tunes that get stuck in people’s heads, she has been dominating music charts since her very first debut, the published song Tim McGraw. Given her record as a top-notch artist, it…

Testing Season: A Must-Have Playlist
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Testing Season: A Must-Have Playlist

By Jaylyn Gonzalez For many students, the stress-filled season of online AP testing and submissions of AICE essays and projects has struck—leaving many struggling with concentration and a great lack of motivation.  With hardcore studying and being on the verge of burning out, assignments have quickly turned into an ongoing cycle of boredom and immense…

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BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US: Jessie Reyez’s Album Review

By Jaylyn Gonzalez and Carla Rubio With a powerful, aggressive, and hard to match sound, Jessie Reyez is an ever-growing R&B-Soul artist who not only reaches her fans with her heart-wrenching lyrics but also through her bold persona.  This young Colombian-Canadian singer and songwriter has grown roots in her Canadian city, Toronto, where the variety…

03.15.20: Gambino’s Synthesis of Genres
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03.15.20: Gambino’s Synthesis of Genres

By Samantha Jimenez Through chaotic beats, rhythmic romance, and personal concerns expressed through his lyrics, Childish Gambino returns to the music scene with an amalgamation of hard-hitting tracks. Donald Glover, who goes by his stage name Childish Gambino, has not released a full length album since Awaken, My Love! in 2016. Some singles and EPs…

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Normani: A Star Ready to Shine

By Ajmaanie Dort After getting her start back in 2012 on the popular music competition show, The X-Factor, Normani Hamilton, better known by the entertainment world as “Normani,” surprised everyone by venturing into a solo-career after Fifth Harmony’s hiatus. While in Fifth Harmony, the popular girl band that many will remember for catchy songs such…