By Natalie Padron |Staff Writer| Pop sensation, Ariana Grande, is finally back with her new album, "Dangerous Woman." After months of releasing singles and teasers, Grande shows off her more mature side with this album release. The 23-year-old singer expresses herself through dance hits and heartfelt lyrics with an experimental R&B sound. The first song on the album, "Moonlight," as well as the song, "I Don't Care," are very much a throw back to her last two albums, with their fuzzy doo-wop sound and beautiful crooning. The song, "Dangerous Woman," has proven to be a hit when it debuted in March at no.10 on Billboard's Hot 100. This single is something different for … [Read more...] about Dangerous Woman is Dangerously Good
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Tyler drops the “Cherry Bomb”
By: Itzayana Jimenez | Staff Writer | Notorious for his bluntness, inappropriate slander, and controversial lyrics, Los Angeles native Tyler, the Creator, released his fourth studio album “Cherry Bomb.” To his fans he is real, self-assured, and funny. Tyler the front man of Collective, Odd Future (OF). The OF crew is extremely diverse, having artists ranging from hip-hop to rock. Tyler released this album on April 13. He performed the first two singles from the album for the first time at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. According to the Billboard 200 chart, in it’s first week out the album ranked at number four. “Cherry Bomb” begins with the album’s second … [Read more...] about Tyler drops the “Cherry Bomb”
Juicy J riles up the crowd
By Lily Perez |Asst. A&E Editor| Juicy J sold out the Fonda Theater in Hollywood with his sick rhymes on Nov. 25 as part of the Red Bull Sound Select 30 Days in L.A. concert series. 30 Days in L.A. is a month-long concert series that presents artists from different genres at different venues throughout the city of Los Angeles for every night during the month of November. The 25th night of the series featured soul trap rapper, MC Tree G, hip-hop group, Two-9, and the Juiceman himself, Juicy J. The night started off with MC Tree G who captivated the audience with his deep voice. Two-9 followed Tree's performance and got the crowd jumping around the stage and even took a … [Read more...] about Juicy J riles up the crowd
Tyler, the Creator cries Wolf
By Lupe Duran |Staff Writer| Tyler, the Creator fans received the expected outlandish antics of the Odd Future member in his newest album, along with a pleasantly surprising look into his personal thoughts on love, relationships and fame. Wolf contains the same comedic elements and explicit language over mellow beats, courtesy of Hodgy Beats, which are similar to his previous albums. What we love and appreciate from Tyler and the Odd Future gang is that they remind listeners to look beyond mainstream music. Originality is not dead. Avid OFWGKTA listener and student James Reynoso agrees. “If you’ve never heard Tyler the Creator and you’re expecting some ‘ringtone rap’ trash, … [Read more...] about Tyler, the Creator cries Wolf