By Mackenzie Viera |Staff Writer| Kendrick Lamar fans, the wait is finally over. The highly anticipated album good kid, m.A.A.d city has been released, establishing it as the highlight of hip-hop releases this year. As a Los Angeles native, who has not only followed but has lived, experienced and grown up with the West Coast hip-hop scene, it's been expected of the west side honcho to deliver his finest work. good kid, m.A.A.d city invites listeners into a particular day living in Compton from Lamar's point of view. The short story starts with a dark, chilling murmuring prayer followed by the synthesized bass evolving into a seventeen-year old Lamar elaborating on his lust for a … [Read more...] about Kendrick Lamar: good kid, r.A.A.d. CD
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Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis
By Eric Brown |Chronicle Contributor| Southern California's premiere music festival was the "same flavor, twice the fun" on the weekends of April 13-15 and April 20-22 in the Coachella Valley. Musically the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival had the same line-up, however completely different festivals ensued. The first week was an uncharacteristically rainy and cold festival, while the second weekend experienced the normal heat the festival is known for, with temperatures breaking triple digits. Check our photo stream below to see what ensued and our special from the pit streaming, or check out the unprecedented live streaming of music highlights from Coachella's Youtube … [Read more...] about Coachella Weekend 2: Three days in a musical oasis