By Aidan Rivas First things first, this album is tight. I’ll rank it an 8.5 out of 10 right now before the review even starts. Onwards to the musicians themselves: Mansionz is an alternative hip-hop and R&B duo consisting of singer-songwriter Mike Posner and producer/singer Matthew Musto, known more commonly by his stage name Blackbear. […]
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A cheesy kind of love
By Jeweliana Register Settled in a quaint spot on Wilton Drive is New York Grilled Cheese, a shop specializing in creative grilled cheeses and tomato soup. The shop features a bright pink exterior with the company’s logo: the Statue of Liberty holding up a grilled cheese. The interior is cozy but cool, making it a […]
“Tremaine the Album” is strong and soulful
The Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz, known for his smash hits “Bottoms Up” and “Slow Motion,” released his anticipated album, “Tremaine the Album,” on March 24. His soulful rendition of romantic melodies and lyrics is highlighted throughout the 15-track LP. The prelude introduces the upcoming feature tracks and sets the tone for the rest of […]
Soundbite: “More Life” by Drake
By Celina Mahabir Whether you’ve kept up with mainstream music or not, the name Drake should be no stranger to you. The Toronto-born actor-turned-rapper has taken home three Grammys thus far, continuing to deliver since his debut in 2009. His latest release, “More Life,” dropped on March 18, featuring 22 tracks that Drake described during […]
Author Review: Grow with John Maxwell
By Bianca Galan “The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” – John Maxwell John Maxwell is an American speaker, author and pastor who focuses mostly on leadership development. Maxwell has sold more than 20 million books. According to […]
“Being No One, Going Nowhere” by STRFKR
By Adam DeRoss Indie rock is one of the most saturated and competitive genres for aspiring musical artists today. Creating a unique sound and standing out from the crowd is becoming harder for emerging bands as the years go on. Most indie bands are not able to break through the sea of competition and gain […]
A tale as old as time brought to life
By: Melissa Boneta With the lovable return of classic characters, a gripping backstory and a modern feel to its original feminist protagonist, the live-action remake of the 1991 classic “Beauty and the Beast” leaves the audience understanding why this is truly a tale as old as time. Emma Watson captures the essence of Belle: compassion, […]
Go Gaga for “Joanne”
Little monsters have “A Million Reasons” to love Lady Gaga’s latest album “Joanne.” Released in October, this album reveals a softer rock side to the pop sensation that brought us “Bad Romance” and “Born This Way.” Gaga’s vocal and lyrical ability replaces the myriad of disco pop electronic sounds that have become a token of […]
Soundbite: “DROGAS Light” by Lupe Fiasco
By: Aidan Rivas The name Lupe Fiasco isn’t new on the rap scene. Since the mid-2000s, Fiasco has been an active and prominent rapper, as reflected by his Grammy award and several other Grammy nominations. The last album he released was in January 2015, but now Fiasco is back in a sizable way. On Feb. […]
Big Sean delivers big on latest album
Detroit-native rapper Big Sean dropped his solid and anticipated album, “I Decided”, Feb. 3, selling nearly 150,000 copies during the albums debut week. This is his fourth album since Kanye West signed him in 2007. Since then, Big Sean has been spawning a litany of mixtapes with the likes of French Monatna, Kendrick Lamar, Lil […]