We’re entering a post-Drake era, and he has no one to blame but himself
One of hip hop’s biggest stars is finally looking like he’s not at the top.
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Drake, 21 Savage dazzle, puzzle on ‘Her Loss’
Though on its face a fun duo rap project, the album’s lyrical lowlights distract from its successes.
Celebrate ‘Her Loss’ with these hip-hop collab projects
Loving the Drake and 21 Savage team-up? Look back at what other rappers have teamed up through the years.
‘Honestly, Nevermind’ shows Drake’s versatility
The rapper attempts to turn house music into heartbreaking hits.
COLUMN: Artists don’t have to be good people
It almost feels like a personal betrayal when an artist does something out of character. You think you have come to know them, their quirks and the style of music, but then they do something completely foreign to their personality. Take Drake for example. He recently dropped More Life, a “playlist” that broke streaming records […]
REVIEW: Drake’s More Life reveals originality in production
While inconsistent in quality, More Life is an ambitious addition to Drake’s discography.
Intersection of music and sport forms new media monolith
Sports and music have always been not-so-strange bedfellows — just look at Sheryl Crowe and Lance Armstrong, or Madonna and Alex Rodriguez, to name a few. But in recent years, this marriage has gone beyond celebrity relationships as the institutions themselves are becoming increasingly “synonymous.” Each passing year, it seems like there are more references […]
New artist makes his way into spotlight
Independent hip-hop artist G-Eazy is currently transitioning into the mainstream after gaining a following through online mixtapes.
Drake and Stromae: In a time of international unity, how similar are we?
The Olympics are often seen as a time of international unity, when countries can set aside their differences in order to celebrate humanity’s greatest athletic achievements. Unfortunately, the Olympics just as often evoke both blatant and subtle forms of political posturing that highlight cultural differences rather than commonalities. In the buildup to and commencement of […]
Nothing offers more of the same Drake
The rapper continues to touch on incredibly personal topics in his most recent studio release.