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Playboi Carti drops long awaited “Whole Lotta Red”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor January 15, 2021

After some two years of waiting and hyping up the project, Playboi Carti finally released his third album Whole Lotta Red on Christmas day.  Die hard Carti fans have been anticipating this record for quite some time, with a leak surfacing every once...

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Big Sean delivers lengthy “Detroit 2”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor October 5, 2020

After a three-year hiatus, Detroit rapper Big Sean returns with an overlong studio album that is stacked with an A-list cast of features. The 21-track Detroit 2 released on Sept. 4 marks the artist’s fifth studio effort. The project follows up 2017’s...

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New music Friday: 10/2 recap

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor October 5, 2020

A wave of new music flooded streaming services on October 2, and with no lack of some anticipated projects, there is certainly lots to unpack. To start, Megan Thee Stallion dropped a single accompanied by Young Thug entitled “Don’t Stop.” The...

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The importance of politics entwining in music

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor May 31, 2020

2020 proceeds and the world continues to fall apart as more issues plague the nation; however, one universal language still stands unscathed: music.  Given the recent horrific murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, many individuals...

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Drake makes return with “Dark Lane Demo Tapes”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor May 5, 2020

After a year away from the spotlight yet still having a presence on a few loose features, Drake has returned with his first project of the decade, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, on May 1. On Thursday, April 30, it was rumored that Drake would be releasing...

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“Eternal Atake” lands earlier than expected

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor March 9, 2020

After what seemed to be an eternal wait, Northern Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert finally dropped back down to Earth to release his highly anticipated album, Eternal Atake. Fans love Lil Uzi Vert for his vocal agility, infectious energy and catchy...

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