There was so much to talk about; this weekend was very overwhelming for music (but in the best way possible). Childish Gambino dropped his third studio album, Awaken, My Love!, a new song by Kid Cudi and Travi$ Scott titled "Baptized In Fire" was released a teaser for Cudi's upcoming album, and J.Cole released album artwork and videos for the sudden release of his fourth studio … [Read more...] about Week 12: December 5, 2016
Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!”
It's here. Childish Gambino has released his third studio album, Awaken, My Love! It is available on iTunes and Apple Music, Glassnote, Spotify, and through what he terms as a "virtual reality vinyl." It is 11 tracks of nothing less than soul food. There is not a single ounce of rapping on the album. It is filled with smooth vibes, instrumentals, choir vocals, and overlaid … [Read more...] about Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!”
Week 11: November 28, 2016
DJs Deej, Winks, and Nix have all had a chance to listen to Starboy by The Weeknd. Deej does not hate it by any means, but her co-hosts certainly enjoy the album more than they do. Deej is a fan of the vocal ability, but found it to be too easily listening compared to the complexity of his past work. Winks loves it overall, but he feels like there are some tracks that could … [Read more...] about Week 11: November 28, 2016
The Star Potential of Starboy (?)
Yesterday, The Weeknd released his highly anticipated album, Starboy. It is presently sitting at #1 in 80 countries. I have listened to the album cover-to-cover, and all I could think to myself was, "Where is the angst?" I only really saw a trace of this in the song "Party Monster." I can't deny that it is well-produced and that his vocal ability is admirable, but it is … [Read more...] about The Star Potential of Starboy (?)
Blogging 101 (Reference Guide)
(EXAMPLE OF IN-DEPTH BLOG) Drake and Future finished off their second Summer Sixteen show in Atlanta last night, by bringing out hometown favorites Gucci Mane, Young Thug and Usher. While there may not be a flying stage, Drake and Futures Summer Sixteen tour has been shaping up to be a "can't miss" showcase of special guests. In Chicago, the pair brought out Kanye West; … [Read more...] about Blogging 101 (Reference Guide)