The mere mentioning of their names will cause most to cringe in despair. “Ugh I can’t stand him and she just makes me sick,” remarks easily uttered from lips of hated ones, but their fame and popularity is downright unstoppable. The West’s- Kim and Kanye have become the world’s most notorious loved and hated couple....
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Tidal Steaming Service Tanks
Jay Z‘s Tidal is losing money like folks on the elliptical machine, slow but steady. Tidal’s parent company Aspiro has reported that they’ve lost a total of $28 million in 2015, the same year Jay-Z bought it. While Tidal has seen its fair share of success from artist of high calibers such as Kanye West, Beyonce,...
Chance the Rapper “Coloring Book” Album Review
Previously titled “Chance 3” as mentioned on his infamous verse on Kanye’s opening “TLOP” track “Ultralight Beam” merely served as the prelude for Chance’s “Coloring Book.” Rich in production with colorful subject matter; you easily hear his church upbringing along with the influence of hip-hop, soul and gospel music. Chance takes you on a...
Kanye West “The Life Of Pablo” Album Review
Kanye West unleashed his seventh studio LP in his own unorthodox Kanye way. Not appearing on its scheduled day, but two final track lists, and three days later, after the album went through a few title changes, four to be exact. In its final hours West settled on the name “The Life of Pablo.” Wondering...
Ty Dolla $ign “Free TC” Album Review
After countless features, a few mixtapes, and songwriting credits, Ty Dolla $ign releases his long-awaited debut album “Free TC.” Highly known as a feature artist himself, Ty returns the favor on his debut project. Rapper Future and Rae Sremmurd assist him on the party track “Blasé.” While Bay Area veteran rapper E-40 spits a verse...
6 R&B Songs Produced by Kanye West
Kanye West is one of the most influential rappers of his time, with a unique style unlike any other rapper. The musical genius has reinvented himself with every album of his, while still remaining true to the music. Before we all knew him as a rapper he was a music producer who transitioned into super...
Why Kanye’s “808 & Heartbreaks” Deserved The Most Groundbreaking Album of All Time
For those of you who haven’t heard by now, Rolling Stones Magazine released a list titled “40 Most Groundbreaking Albums Of All Time” and Mr. Kanye West nabbed the number one spot with his 2008 “808’s & Heartbreak” album. I know most are thinking “WTF, why that album of all his albums?” Well, once you...
Understanding A Brand New Ye, Through His GQ Interview
There are and have been many things said about one Kanye West. One thing in particular most can all agree on is he gives great interviews, whether you’re entertained, or just disgusted by the things that come out of his mouth. In his most recent interview with GQ Magazine, writer Zach Baron bought out the...
The Yeezus Experience
It’s 7:30 pm Saturday November 16th and the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia is packed. As I wait for 8pm to approach with a cup full of Hennessey in hand, it hit me that in less than 30 minutes Kanye West will be hitting the stage. At that very moment every fiber in my entire...
Kanye West “Yeezus” Album Review
Kanye West, the super producer who became popular for sampling old soulful songs and turning them into hip-hop hits. His popularity continued to grow, as he became people’s favorite fashion icon, all while metamorphosing into one of the most influential rapper of his time. Creating his own sound and style of rhyming, West has proven...