Tag Kendrick Lamar

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Travis Scott Has His Moments On ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’

Travis Scott, Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight © Epic

Alternative rapper Travis Scott returns with ambitious, sophomore album, ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’, featured a star-studded cast.

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September 7, 2016

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Year in Review

10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)

In our first "running list" of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with 'Lemonade' while Frank Ocean isn't far behind with 'Blonde'.

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August 28, 2016

Evergreen, Guest Posts, Music, Pop Culture

Old School 2 New School: How Hip-Hop Took Over the World

Music-loving, guest entertainment and technology blogger Caroline takes us on the riveting journey of how hip-hop music (and culture) "took over the world."

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August 18, 2016

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, 'Major Key', a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

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August 9, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture

10 Recent Meaningful Songs Worth Spinning | Playlist

Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]

For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.

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July 5, 2016

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

DJ Khaled, For Free | Track Review 🎵

On infectious single "For Free," DJ Khaled - with a mighty assist from Drake – have their minds on one thing only – awesome sex.

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June 29, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Pop Culture, Year in Review

25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far)

The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change...or not.

Columns, Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Year in Review

Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017

It’s-a-ways off 'til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 "in the books," who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?

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June 23, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Year in Review

58th Annual Grammys Miss Bigger Statement With Album Of The Year

The 58th Annual Grammys ended predictably, with Taylor Swift earning her second Album of the Year honors with pop juggernaut, 1989.

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February 17, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists, Year in Review

Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope

After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get…