The most influential rapper of the last decade released his second studio album, “Punk,” at 12 a.m. PST. on Friday, Oct. 15. The title, cover art and overall album promotion were true to Young Thug's left-field approach to music. From gleefully destroying a Rolls Royce with his disciple, Gunna, to reinventing Octavio Ocampo's “Forever Always” piece, it was evident...
Movie theater owners everywhere mourned as they realized their business model was incompatible with the pandemic, forcing them to close down for what was close to a year and a half. People adapted to the circumstances by watching newly-released films on streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+, a practical way of enjoying new releases while also staying...
After shooting the music video for the final single "Rock the Boat" off of Detroit singer Aaliyah's 2001 self-titled album, she and eight other passengers boarded a plane from the Bahamas Islands back to the United States. The plane, overloaded with weight from passengers and technical equipment, caused the engine to fail and catch fire, subsequently killing each person...
On Sept. 29, the highly anticipated collaboration between artists, Kali Uchis and SZA came into fruition in a new rendition of "fue mejor." It’s the final single released off of Uchis' Latin pop and R&B infused, multilingual sophomore album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios).
Sonically, the track is dark and sultry, demonstrated by the heavy synth bass and...
Following the enormous amount of media coverage on Britney’s life and her fight against her conservatorship, “Britney Vs Spears” allows viewers to learn the full story. In the massive #FreeBritney movement, the support for Britney to get her freedom has been widespread in the media. Britney Spears was and arguably still is a massive celebrity with a great following...
Throughout the history of music, we have seen many genres become prominent then slowly decline, becoming a staple for certain fans to turn to for eternity. There’s rock, EDM, rap, R&B, the list goes on. Looking at different generations, such as the classic rock era in the ‘70s, the coastal beef in rap music during the ‘90s, and the...
Netflix Korea’s latest series, “Squid Game,” is taking the world by storm as a strange and violent show whose ruthless and depressing atmosphere exposes a dark reality of our society. And this was specifically the intention of the writer and director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, who stated how he "wanted to write a story that was an allegory or fable about...
“Dear White People” was first released as a film in 2014 to critical and commercial success. Directed and written by Justin Simien, in 2017, he adapted his film into a Netflix television series, of which the fourth and final season was just released on Sep. 22, 2021. The film and the series both revolve around several influential Black student...
Though it may be sad to see the end of an era, when looking at the music industry, it’s safe to say that many of the artists we grew up listening to are beginning to fade away as a new generation of artists begins to emerge. At the forefront of this major movement, The Kid Laroi has taken the...
Those looking for a very fun and extremely entertaining game to play either alone or with friends this summer should consider Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the latest entry in the iconic Super Smash Bros. crossover fighting game franchise created by the legendary video game director, Masahiro Sakurai. New and experienced players will each find...