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STREAMING IS KING Over the past couple of decades, record labels have sought new ways to profit off their recording artists. In the early 2000s, the music industry was being ravaged by leaks and free music downloads through sites like Napster and the advent of the mp3 file. Today, streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc.) have replaced sites like […]
To be an F-boy or a Trife-gyaal So what the heck is an F-boy or Trife-gyaal? Pronounced, [eff- boy] and [try-ff-guh-yaal], shortened versions of, F*ck Boy and Trifling Girl. How do either of these terms impact your fall/winter? Ladies, gents and distinguished non-binaries, you’re about to find out. An F-boy and their Trife-gyaal counterpart are creatures that live all over […]
When Colin Kaepernick took a knee in support of racial equality, he faced national outrage and criticism. The backlash surrounding his choice to kneel in solidarity with the Black community was roaring. Some white football fans burned his jerseys, posting videos on social media expressing their disdain and disappointment in his views. Politicians and media personalities like Donald Trump called […]
The Knee When Colin Kaepernick took a knee (Knelt down) in support of racial equality, he faced national outrage and criticism. The backlash surrounding his choice to kneel in solidarity with the Black community was roaring. Some white football fans burned his jerseys, posting videos on social media expressing their disdain and disappointment in his views. Politicians and media personalities like […]
Covid Politics The politics surrounding Covid-19 are bewildering to say the least. 2020 revealed so many things about our society, and some of the insights are increasingly worrisome –– dystopian as hell. From masks to vaccines, just how far are we willing to take our politics? Covid-19 is a virus that doesn’t care what your political beliefs are, it […]
THE GREATS- Before Social Media My earliest entertainment memories include the likes of Boys II Men, Eddie Murphy, Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and many more. Growing up I remember watching these entertainers and adoring their undeniable talent. The culture that I was raised in applauded talent and skill, to the extent that most could not ascend to […]
Where Do You Stand? It’s time to pick a side. Today, more adults than ever identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, many being people of color. The Black community’s relationship with sexuality has long been tied to respectability and racism. Black men and women are often seen as sexual objects, praised, feared, or rejected because of their bodies. The […]
Just 3 years ago Amala Dlamini, famously known as Doja Cat could have been described as a humorous and talented niche musician. In some ways Doja Cat is an unlikely music star, however considering all her talents, ‘marketability’ and how well she mixes her various genre influences, it’s surprising she wasn’t famous sooner. On June 25, 2021 the “Streets” musician […]
The race for New York City mayor is intensifying, as candidates campaign towards the June 22nd primary date. Currently, 14 candidates are running for a chance to lead the largest city in America into a new ‘post pandemic’ era. Among these candidates is Paperboy Love Prince. On the surface Paperboy may seem like an unlikely candidate, however, after a closer […]
When genre-bending musician Lil Nas X debuted his single Montero (Call Me by Your Name) in March 2021, no one could have predicted its accompanying video, nor the outrage that would quickly follow. When the music video debuted, the reaction was reminiscent of early 2000’s pop culture shock –– Janet Jackson’s nipple gate at the 2004 Super Bowl, or more […]