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”
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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
Paid Dues Festival saturates San Bernardino
By Matthew Bramlett |Arts & Entertainment Editor| Hordes of hip-hop heads of all shapes and sizes descended on the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino for the seventh annual Paid Dues Festival on April 7. The day-long event showcased the finest acts in independent hip-hop, from underground acts such as K. Flay and Rah Digga to established groups such as Hieroglyphics and Dipset. Staten Island's own Wu-Tang Clan was the biggest draw of the festival, with thousands of fans crowding the main stage to catch a glimpse of one of hip-hop's most influential music collectives. “If it wasn't for the west coast, 36 Chambers would not have gone platinum,” said RZA to a cheering crowd, in … [Read more...] about Paid Dues Festival saturates San Bernardino
Earl returns from exile
By Justin Mathew Dennis |Staff Writer| After a long absence, Earl Sweatshirt is finally free. The teenage rap artist declared on Twitter that he is back by releasing a new song, entitled “Home.” "You'll hear from me without a doubt when I'm ready," wrote Earl Sweatshirt in an e-mail obtained by the New Yorker. Clearly, he has not disappointed. Earl Sweatshirt, whose birth name Thebe Kgositsile, was one of the most popular members of the Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. Earl has been regarded as the most talented and buzz-worthy rapper in Odd Future. He has also become one of the more interesting stories in underground rap due to … [Read more...] about Earl returns from exile
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