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(04/23/18 1:00pm)
When Buzzfeed News first reported last July that R. Kelly was being accused of holding women against their will in a “cult,” a few other incidents came to mind: his supposed illegal marriage to then 15–year–old singer Aaliyah in 1994, sexual misconduct and child pornography allegations regarding an underage girl in 2002 (for which he was eventually acquitted), and constant lawsuits from other women regarding abusive underage relationships.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
When getting in the zone for that grind session, one thing is always a must: some high quality music to put you in the mood to crank out the six–page paper that you didn’t start until the night before it’s due. The choice of genre varies among individuals, but a few stand above the rest. With that being said, Street decided to rank the best types of study music:
(03/30/18 1:00pm)
Every once in a while, you need some music that puts you in a classic good mood—music you roll down your car windows for, music you can bump your head to while studying, music you can rock to with some friends. Specifically, you need some iconic rock music that dominated the 1970s and 1980s. Here's a playlist full of that:
(03/27/18 3:09am)
Eating out isn't always easy when you have dietary restrictions to consider. Whether your restrictions are medical, moral or preferential, here are some places to try if you are vegan, vegetarian or gluten–free.
(03/27/18 1:00pm)
When news first surfaced last May that Kanye West was working on new music on a mountain in Wyoming, one thing came to mind—the artist’s self–imposed Hawaiian exile in 2009 that led to the creation of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. During that time, West spent a bulk of his daily existence in the studio, churning out content that eventually became the critically acclaimed masterpiece widely considered to be his magnum opus. Are we about to see a repeat?
(03/20/18 1:00pm)
To individuals newly acquainted with mainstream hip–hop, DJ Khaled’s presence can be somewhat confusing. He shows up at the beginnings of his songs, usually says his name and a slogan, and then lets the other artists take over. How does a man put out so many successful records with top artists while appearing to do so little himself? Well, “appearing” is the key word—Khaled does plenty, both with the music itself and in building his brand.
(03/18/18 1:00pm)
In July 2012, Frank Ocean released his debut album Channel Orange to critical acclaim and commercial success. It was the culmination of the hype that built from his 2011 appearances on Kanye West and Jay–Z’s Watch the Throne, his membership in the hip hop collective Odd Future, his openness about his sexuality, and his popular mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra. Everyone was ready for Ocean to take over the music industry. We all know what happened after.
(03/13/18 1:00pm)
It’s been a minute since Logic sounded like the rapper we were first introduced to with mixtapes such as the Young Sinatra trilogy. It’s not that subsequent releases since then have been poor or completely lacking of the same rapid–fire delivery and hard–hitting braggadocio found on his early mixtapes; it’s that the tone has simply felt different. Under Pressure felt like a biographical album, The Incredible True Story served as a concept record, Bobby Tarantino sounded like a fun but vapid mixtape, and Everybody was a politically charged release.
(03/02/18 2:00pm)
An outspoken voice, yet an enigma. A genius, yet often the source of highly questionable statements and opinions. Kanye West is like no other—starting from his humble beginnings in Chicago and continuing through his winding career path to becoming one of the most famous and critically acclaimed artists of all time, the man has been a major influence on the music industry. His impact is palpable in the works of countless performers over the last two decades—it’s most impressive. Let’s take a closer look and trace Mr. West’s path to becoming a living legend:
(03/01/18 2:00pm)
(02/14/18 4:50am)
Curated by the one and only Kendrick Lamar, Black Panther: The Album by Various Artists is finally here. Featuring songs that either appear in the eponymous film or are inspired by it, the record is an outstanding celebration of black culture and musical talent. A track–by–track review:
(02/09/18 12:46pm)
Sometimes it’s a bit jarring to try to listen to a song in another language. You don’t understand the words, and you can’t really sing along to the track. Still, there’s something about its pure quality that still makes it a worthwhile listen. One of my favorite records of the last few years is “Unravel,” a Japanese pop song by Toru Kitajima (better known as TK) from the Japanese pop band Ling Tosite Sigure. A haunting melody, it seeps into one’s soul with its angst and frustration as one listens to TK’s pained falsetto. The balance between the piano, the drums, and the electric guitar create a sonic mural that evokes a hypnotic emptiness. There’s something about the fragility of TK’s voice that makes “Unravel” inescapable and beautiful.
(02/07/18 8:03am)
As I sprinted back to my computer in Harnwell from a late Sunday night meeting, only one thing was on my mind: whether or not the Grammys would finally award a lauded hip–hop or traditional R&B artist its highest honors. Unfortunately, as I opened the live stream with anticipation, the Recording Academy decided to stick to the worrisome trend of average pop singers or artsy musicians that lack any in-depth quality. Pop performer Bruno Mars was handed Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and (most absurdly) Album of the Year.
(02/14/18 4:25am)
Man, the 2000s were a strange time for music. Hip–hop was in a weird, adolescent phase, traditional rock and roll had become completely obsolete, and electronic dance music had yet to blow up. The only unsurprising fact is that pop reigned supreme, as it has since the 1990s. As the 2010s come to a close, it still feels weird to consider that songs like “Live Your Life,” “Viva La Vida,” and “Love in this Club” came out ten years ago.
(01/29/18 8:28am)
Iconic. Inescapable. Made for wild fiestas and weekend DFMOs. You walk into a fraternity house, and immediately detect the distinctive bass of a familiar EDM tune. Like clockwork, your body starts gyrating to the beat, edging towards a dance floor full of sweaty, rowdy, and hormonal college students. Suddenly, the song changes, and most of the crowd groans while a select few cheer. Clearly, not all party songs are created equal. Some have staying power, some don’t, some are currently the rage, and some I really just like a lot. Without further ado, here are Street’s rankings of frat party songs.
(02/07/18 7:50am)
To quote a tweet I saw the other day: “Every time I remember that Lil Pump is a 17–year–old who got rich and famous for saying ‘Gucci gang’ for three minutes, I have to remind myself that life is a meaningless simulation in order to calm down.” Yes, that last part might be a little dark and hyperbolic, but the point remains the same.
(01/24/18 2:00pm)
There’s no way Ian “Kevin Abstract” Simpson could’ve imagined that a simple 2010 post in the KanyeToThe online forum (Mr. West’s most notable fan site) would eventually result in a meteoric rise to fame. Not a chance. At the time, Abstract asked if any of his fellow users wanted to form a hip–hop band, and soon enough, AliveSinceForever was created with Ameer Vann, Dom McLennon, and Rodney Tenor.
(01/17/18 3:15am)