Grammy Nominations Report
Rebecca Tatera, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2019
On Jan. 26, music artists will be honored at the 2020 Grammy Awards. This year, the Grammys may change the trends of past years. In 2018, during the televised ceremony, Alessia Cara was the sole female winner, which drew criticism for a lack of female representation in the award winners, according...
Release of “Jesus is King” Proves There’s No Keeping Up with Kanye
Ria Maisonet, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2019
Finally, the album we’ve been waiting for has arrived— except it’s not at all what we wanted. If you thought the days of lyrics like “whoopdity scoop” were bad, wait until you hit play on “Jesus Is King.” It seems that in the new era of Kanye, the man cannot be mentioned without...
Spooky Playlist
Ken Fabian, Contributing Writer
October 29, 2019
Monster (feat. Jay Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver) – Kanye West A monumental moment in hip-hop history, “Monster” holds a special place. Every verse has iconic lyricism that is perfect for getting into spooky season. This is Halloween (From The Nightmare Before Christmas) - Danny Elfma...
The Status of Jesus is King
Dominic Robucci, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2019
The rollout for Kanye West’s forthcoming album, “Jesus is King,” has been tumultuous. Last year, West’s wife, Kim Kardashian West, announced West’s next album, “Yandhi,” which was scheduled to release September 2018. “Yandhi” was later delayed indefinitely by West on Twitter after his pe...
Cuffing Season
Ken Fabian, Contributing Writer
October 23, 2019
Right around this time of the year, for some reason, love is in the air. To celebrate the special feelings you might have for someone, here are some of the sweetest songs around. A mix of mostly Pop and R&B, with a few wild cards thrown in. “Lovefool” – The Cardigans Better remembered by mo...
2020 Grammy Predictions
Christine Kattar, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2019
It’s that time of year. The 2020 Grammy nominations and broadcast are approaching fast. So who should be nominated this year, especially in the categories of Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year. Billboard and Forbes predict Billie Eilish will have a guaranteed spot in the no...
Why We LOVE “Lover”
Rebecca Tatera, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2019
Taylor Swift shocked the pop music world when she released her much anticipated seventh studio album, Lover, on Aug. 23. This album is drastically different from the previous era of Reputation. After it was shared that Swift does not own all of her past albums, Swift said, “Something that's v...
Lana Del Rey Releases New Album “NFR!”
Kayla Mutchler, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2019
About a year after being announced, on Aug. 30, Lana Del Rey released her fifth studio album, Norman F*****g Rockwell! NFR! features 14 tracks. Del Rey began releasing singles for the album in 2018, beginning with “Mariners Apartment Complex,” and followed by the nine-minute-long “Venice B*t...
“I’ve Been Waiting” A Tribute to Lil Peep
Ilana Morris, Contributing Writer
April 24, 2019
On April 10, iLoveMakonnen released a new music video for “I’ve Been Waiting” in tribute to Lil Peep, who died of a drug overdose in Nov. 2017. “I’ve Been Waiting” is a track that the two artists collaborated on before the rapper’s untimely death. The new music video features the famous...
Playlist of the Week: Spring Weekend
Nicole Manall, Opinion Editor
April 17, 2019
21 Savage was just announced as the headliner for Spring Weekend, and to get more familiar with his music before May 3rd check out this playlist! Bank Account – 21 Savage One of his biggest hits to date, 21 raps about taking on the reins of his ever-growing empire. Ocean Drive – 21 Sav...
States Honor Meek Mill With His Own Day
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Following suit with other states, Connecticut declared a “Meek Mill Day” following his performance in Hartford, CT on Mar. 19. Before stepping on stage, Meek Mill met backstage with State Representative, Brandon McGee who not only handed Mill the key to Connecticut, but also a proclamation officia...
A Review of Billie Eilish’s Debut Album
Meghan Mahar, Contributing Writer
April 17, 2019
Billie Eilish released her debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” On March 29, receiving an exceptional amount of praise. The 17-year-old singer’s first release was widely anticipated. Billie’s sharp rise in popularity came from her first single supported by Interscope in 2016,...
Drake Crowned Best Selling Artist of 2018
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
The IFPI best selling artist of the year goes to yours truly Aubrey Graham, also known by his stage name as Drake. The self proclaimed “6-God” himself can add another title to his endless number of accomplishments. Drake won a Grammy for best rap song of the year for 2018’s anthem “God’s Pl...
Gunna “Drip or Drown 2” Review
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Atlanta native Young Thug and protégée Gunna give us Gunna’s first album after releasing a slew of mixtapes, which were collaborations with rapper Lil Baby. “Drip or Drown 2” is the next installment of Gunna’s “Drip or Drown EP,” which was released in Nov. 2017. “Drip or Drown 2,” ...
BREAKING NEWS: 21 Savage Headlining Spring Weekend Concert
Kiana Quinonez, Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
The University of New Haven's Student Committee of Programing Events (S.C.O.P.E) announced 21 Savage as the artist for this year's spring weekend concert. The reveal was held in Bartels Marketplace on Mar. 27 at 6 P.M The other highlights of the weekend were revealed as well. The theme is "All Around...