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Playlist of the Week Apr 7 – 13

Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2017

Courtesy of hotnewhiphop.com “HUMBLE.” – Kendrick Lamar A week after releasing the hottest diss track of 2017, Kendrick Lamar is pouring even more gasoline all over the fire of hype surrounding...

Playlist of the Week March 31 – April 6

Connor Swingle, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2017

Source - bestclassicbands.com Chuck Berry - “Maybellene” Chuck Berry, the undisputable father of rock and roll, passed away from natural causes at 90 last week. His music was characterised...

Playlist of the Week March 24 – March 31

Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2017

Genius.com Drake—“More Life” Released unexpectedly this past Saturday, “More Life” is a collection of 22 songs that Drake labels a “playlist,” rather than an album. The jury is...

Playlist of the Week Mar 3 – Mar 9

Chrismaly Vidal, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2017

In Celebration of Dominican Independence Day (Feb. 27th) La Carretera - Prince Royce “La Carretera” is the fourth song from the Dominican-American's fifth album “Five.” Although his newest...

“Future” just more of the same

Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2017

Without much pomp and circumstance, the Atlanta rap star known as Future has released two full-length albums in the span of one week. The first, announced on Instagram only three days before it was released,...

Playlist of the Week Feb 24 – Mar 2

Alex Tomazic, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2017

“We Exist” – Arcade Fire Last Monday, Arcade Fire announced their 2017 European tour starting mid-June to support their new album due later this year. The Montreal-based indie staple is preparing...

Playlist of the Week Feb 17 – Feb 23

Isabel Torres-Padin, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2017

Sampha — “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano” (Wikipedia.org) The debut album of British artist Sampha “Process” lives up to its widespread acclaim. With mystical instrumental...

Playlist of the Week Feb 10 – Feb 16

Connor Swingle, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2017

Source: complex.com Kehlani - Piece of Mind Kehlani released her long awaited debut album SweetSexySavage after a long career buildup that started in 2011 when her cover band Poplyfe took home...

Playlist of the Week Feb 3 – Feb 9

Connor Swingle, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2017

Source: swetshopboys.bandcamp.com Swet Shop Boys - T5 Former Das Racist member Heems and actor Riz MC (recently appearing in Rogue One) have teamed up to form Swet Shop Boys, releasing their debut...

Playlist of the Week Jan 27 – Feb 2

Connor Swingle, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2017

Source: pitchfork.com Foxygen - “Follow the Leader” This past week Foxygen put out “Hang”—an ambitious return to stability from a band known for its turbulence. Employing a whole 40-piece...