Kendrick Lamar Good Kid M.A.A.D. City Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City” celebrated its five year anniversary on October 22nd. During the Rap Up we discussed how not only was this one of our most cherished albums, it also changed the way the audience was listening to the music. Not only was it critically acclaimed, but listeners like us could not get enough of it. We … [Read more...] about The Rap Up: Episode No. 19
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The DAMN. Tour
The DAMN. Tour has been described by critics as a "centre-stage ass kicking" by critics. The acclaimed album DAMN. by Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar, has gone double platinum since it's Good Friday release. In terms of the album, I would describe it as a very complete piece. His alter-ego "Kung Fu Kenny" comes through a lot of the tracks and carries right over into the … [Read more...] about The DAMN. Tour
Good Kid Good Friday: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar
Technically, my time with Radio Laurier is over... but I couldn't resist jumping at the opportunity to review DAMN. by the one and only Kendrick Lamar. After the release of his acclaimed concept album To Pimp a Butterfly in 2015 and accompanying piece Untitled Unmastered in 2016, I was convinced that Kendrick would be on a break. Then, it happened. Out of nowhere, he dropped a … [Read more...] about Good Kid Good Friday: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar
The Zeitgeist of Hip-Hop: Migos’ Culture
Donald Glover, a.k.a. Childish Gambino, set social media ablaze with all things Migos on January 8th when he shouted out the Atlanta hip-hop trio and their single “Bad and Boujee” during his first Golden Globes acceptance speech. The big ups to Migos increased Spotify streams of the single by a staggering 243 percent and it didn’t stop there—Glover confirmed an upcoming … [Read more...] about The Zeitgeist of Hip-Hop: Migos’ Culture
Week 12: December 5, 2016
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