Tag Archive for: Kanye West
The sophomore slump may have started as an old wives’ tale, something to encourage students to work hard in school, but for musicians, it is a looming nightmare that has forced many of them into a cold sweat. A well-received first album doesn’t mean a damn thing in the world of music, and while the […]
Kim Kardashian Vogue cover reflects culture
By DANNI WANG
in Columns, Featured, Opinion
I hate working out. It keeps me away from my happiest place: stuffing my face with mint chocolate chip ice cream. I do, however, subject myself to exercising at least three times per week, or at least that’s what I tell my physician to keep her happy. And usually while running on the treadmill, I turn […]
Odd Future energizes crowd at Coliseum
By PATRICK CLELAND
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Music
The Los Angeles-based hip hop collective performed with rapper Mac Miller for the 2nd Annual OFWGKTA Carnival last weekend.
Fast beats spice up work out
By RINI SAMPATH
1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment, Columns
Folks, I have a full disclaimer: I have never, ever stepped foot in the Lyon Recreation Center with the intention of using a treadmill, elliptical — or any other machine, for that matter. The one time that I did go was to sign the general waiver form during orientation. The closest I have come to […]
Big Sean surprises with Hall of Fame
By EUNO LEE
in Arts & Entertainment, Music
The rapper’s sophomore album is a vast improvement over his debut, still it has a few flaws.
Music to make you move and groove this semester
By SARA WORTH
1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment
From Kanye to No Doubt, these 10 songs will help motivate you to get out and get active.
Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music deliver another hit
By MATT PADAVICK
in Arts & Entertainment, Music
ince its 2004 founding, G.O.O.D. Music has been considered one of the industry’s most top labels, and its highly anticipated compilation album Cruel Summer, released Tuesday, did not disappoint. Ringleader Kanye West and his fellow rap and hip-hop impresarios have put together a quality album in a time when no other labels are showing this type of team connectivity.
HAUTE HIGHLIGHTS
By BERNARD LEED AND CARRIE RUTH MOORE
in Arts & Entertainment
The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival Friday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept.16 · Ports O’ Call Village, San Pedro Cling to the end of summer at this three-day festival, which is essentially a massive lobster bake. Fans of the crustacean will surely have no issue filling their bellies with the $19 Maine lobster meal deal. And […]
Guetta’s re-release ‘Nothing’ to go crazy for
By JOSHUA FERGUSON
1 Comment/in Arts & Entertainment, Music
The new songs on David Guetta’s Nothing but the Beat 2.0 will likely top the charts but don’t make for necessary additions.
Will Coachella’s second weekend repeat the small touches?
By CORINNE GASTON
in Blogs, That's What We Said
With the first weekend of this year’s Coachella Music & Art Festival wrapped up, it’s time to reflect on the highlights and see what people are anticipating for weekend two. Of course the one thing everyone’s been talking about is the holographic resurrection of music legend Tupac Shakur during the Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre set. There […]