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
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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 Rap Up: Episode No. 11
Young Money < No Money Tyga celebrated his 24th birthday last week, including appearances from friends, family and a subpoena. Thats right. While its not clear if the subpoena he received is 100% related, Tyga has incurred yet another lawsuit for missed payments on his red Ferrari. The same red Ferrari that has already been repo'd twice. Either way you slice it, thats not a … [Read more...] about The Rap Up: Episode No. 11
The Morning After… The Weeknd
This week was certainly a big one for DJ O$AP and Goldilocks! As many of you already know, Starboy is finally here! Quite possibly the biggest musical day of the year for the two DJ’s, since their common love for The Weeknd is the reason this radio show exists! There’s been half a week’s worth of talk and debate about this highly anticipated album and you can rest assured that … [Read more...] about The Morning After… The Weeknd
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 (?)