Album Review: Ariana Grande – “Sweetener”

It’s hard not to think of Sweetener as a post-Manchester album. Nowhere in the lyrics does Ariana Grande directly address the tragic bombing; yet memory of the event colors the record in subtle ways. The final track features 40 seconds…

Album Review: Vic Mensa – “The Autobiography”

It’s been a long road for Vic Mensa. The 24-year-old Chicago rapper was given all the typical opportunities a new rapper gets to break into the mainstream: a XXL Freshman Class cover in 2014, collaborations with major names like Skrillex…

Album Review: Calvin Harris – “Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1”

If you find yourself riding in your car with the windows down on a nice summer day, the Calvin Harris’ new album Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1 should be one of your go-to party playlists to put on the radio.  I wouldn’t go…

President Obama’s Summer Playlist

Have you ever been curious about President Barack Obama’s taste in music? If so, you’re in luck. On August 11th, the POTUS released an eclectic list of songs titled “President Obama’s 2016 Summer Playlist,” which can be found on Spotify.…

So, We Might As Well Talk About the 2015 VMAs

At this point, the Video Music Awards are one of MTV’s few connections with its past as either a music network or a channel with any sort of identifiable characteristic.  This year’s show had a handful of good spots, but…

The Best Celebrity Cameos in “Entourage”

Entourage had a very successful eight-year run on HBO which ended in 2011. Since that time, there has always been some talk of a movie version and four years after the series finale, the Entourage film has finally been released! It continues in the same tradition and styling of the hit series—including cameos from all kinds of celebrities!

Top 20 Pharrell Williams songs!

I am just so excited about seeing Pharrell Williams as a judge on The Voice that I was inspired to make a list of some of my favorite jams from him! Whether he produced or co-produced; wrote or co-wrote, these…