Share: The first round of the ‘Big Three’ beef has concluded and in a span of one month, we got three albums, two diss tracks (kind of), and one participant turned casualty. Coming into the fight there was a wide consensus that Drake for some reason was at the bottom of the pole, but after this preliminary round, it’s time to throw that list away and actually get it right this time. What reignited the Cold War feud into the fiery onslaught it is now …
What’s the big deal, it’s just the tip?
Share: To tip or not to tip that is the question. Does the server have to do anything specific to get your money or is it wraps from the jump and there’s no tip regardless of what they do? When the IPad does more work than the cashier should you still tip that 20%? Are you thinking about the employees in the back of the kitchen? These are just some of the questions that a lot of people, especially college students, think of when entering …
‘COWBOY CARTER’ is the perfect mix of music regardless of your favorite genre
Share: Beyonce didn’t play it safe when she buckled her belt and strapped on her boots for her new country album, it was a full indulgence into a new terrain. “COWBOY CARTER” succeeded in creating a safe place for those who do not identify as Beyonce or country listeners to thoroughly enjoy. Approaching the first listen of Beyonce’s second act of her ‘Renaissance’ era, there were a lot of personal doubts in terms of how music can be enjoyed by those who don’t take themselves …
Trap legends Metro and Future separate from the competition on ‘We Don’t Trust You’
Share: As if there was any doubt of who the best producer is in music right now, Metro Boomin came in again and supplied Future with the instrumentals to present one of the most bullet-proof trap albums in the new age of rap. There’s not much to complain about on this project but there is a whole lot to dissect and review. From the surplus of beat switches, hidden features, and blatant disses, “We Don’t Trust You” checks off the boxes of being an exciting …
Rush the court, but keep your madness in the stands this March
Share: It’s a part of the college culture to storm the court after a big time upset against a superior team, and there’s nothing wrong with this. But on two different occasions in the same year, two of the biggest names in this year’s class both got ran into by fans. This cannot happen, ever. Kyle Filipowski and Caitlin Clark, two top tier collegiate basketball players who will be making a lot of noise in the NCAA tournament this year, coincidentally were hit with minor …
The ‘Carnival’ is inevitable, so don’t judge fans for Kanye’s circus act
Share: Kanye’s tour is coming. Don’t know when, and definitely don’t know how, but it’s coming. After he gets out of the social prison of cancellation someone you know will be attending. And when they do, they shouldn’t get criticism for wanting to witness one of the greatest artists perform. As of late there isn’t really too much to discuss regarding Mr. West, no questionable or wild statements. The most we’ve heard from him is from the recent collaboration album “Vultures 1” with singer Ty …
These guards deserve your respect: In the paint with our SCC First Team Lancers
Share: Putting in the work silently and privately so family, friends and fans can give praise loudly and publicly. While recognition from the outside isn’t the top goal, it’s never a bad thing to receive, especially when it’s deserved and sought after by many. The All-South Coast Conference Team is one of the highest honors a California community college athlete can achieve. It’s not enough to be the best player on the team; in order to break through to this level, players must outperform everyone …
The Grammys continue to be the low note in the music award system
Share: With the Billboards Awards ending earlier this month and the Grammys right around the corner, the conversation of musical snubs and robberies has taken the front seat again on social media. The company and academy just can’t seem to escape the noise, but it’s not like they really care either. The Grammys have long been claimed and respected to be the highest award system possible for anything music-related. But for the past decade, social media as a whole has had endless complaints about their …
Travis Scott at Sofi: Comparing the floor vs. stands experience
Share: Waiting almost an hour and a half in Travis Scott’s merch line, fans were getting rowdy as Scott’s opener, Teezo Touchdown had finished his set. Anticipation was running through every fan in line out of the fear of missing Scott’s entrance. Three minutes after finding my seat, Scott made his grand entrance and the energy from the fans went from 0-100, filling throughout the velodrome. But depending where you were seated, that affected the overall enjoyment spectators had with the show. This piece is …
Kendrick, Tyler, and SZA ignite a fire at Camp Flog Gnaw
Share: While Baseball season may have just ended, Dodger Stadium was once again the place to be this Veterans Day weekend. For the first time this decade, Camp Flog Gnaw has returned to Elysian Park and it seemed like every performer on the lineup showed up with a mission to make up for lost time. Camp Flog Gnaw is a music festival founded by artist Tyler, The Creator over a decade ago, in 2012. With every passing year the attendance and popularity has grown, making …